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Commerce City, CO 80022  
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Meeting Minutes - Final  
City Council  
Monday, January 8, 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_xaRRuTLASdusSv  
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Regular Meeting  
Times given are estimated only  
Updated 1/8/24 @ 10:00 AM  
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 8, 2024, at 6:01 PM.  
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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 Douglas,  
to approve this meeting's agenda as is. 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, January 8, 2024.  
- Ronna Sanchez spoke on the Metro Districts meetings.  
- Jackie Valdez spoke on an upcoming meeting with the Mayor and snow plowing on  
neighborhood roads.  
Proclamations and Recognitions  
5.  
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Proclamation Declaring February 2024 as Black History Month in  
Commerce City, Colorado  
Mayor Douglas read the proclamation.  
A motion was made by Council Member Kim, seconded by Council Member  
Dukes, that this Proclamation be approved. VOICE VOTE: Unanimous, all  
present affirmed.  
Presentations  
6.  
7.  
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Oil and Gas Monthly Update  
Dr. Rosemarie Russo, Sustainability Manager, gave the presentation.  
Consent Agenda  
A motion was made by Council Member Dukes, seconded by Council Member  
Madera, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 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  
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Min 24-010  
Min 24-011  
Minutes of the December 4, 2023 Regular Meeting  
Minutes of the December 11, 2023 Regular Meeting  
Minutes of the December 11, 2023 Organizational Meeting  
Min 24-001  
Min 24-002  
Res 2024-006  
Minutes of the December 12, 2023 Special Meeting  
Minutes of the December 18, 2023 Regular Meeting  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR  
ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY FOR UNIFORMED ARMED  
SECURITY SERVICES  
Resolutions  
8.  
Res 2024-003  
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING LEE ZARZECKI AS CITY ATTORNEY  
EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY15, 2024 AND APPROVING AN  
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT  
A motion was made by Council Member Dukes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem  
Noble, that this Resolution be adopted. VOICE VOTE: Unanimous, all present  
affirmed.  
Public Hearings  
9.  
Z23-0002  
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  
Mayor Douglas opened the public hearing.  
Stacy Wasinger, Principal Planner, provided the staff presentation to Council.  
Kip Scott, Special Projects Manager with South Adams County Water & Sanitation  
District, gave the applicant's presentation and were present to take questions from  
Council.  
Jackie Valdez spoke on the water quality from SACWSD.  
Mayor Douglas closed the public hearing.  
A motion was made by Council Member Dukes, seconded by Council Member Ford, to  
accept the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission. VOTE: 9 - Aye  
A motion was made by Council Member Dukes, seconded by Council Member  
Teter, that this Zoning Ordinance be introduced by council as seated and  
approved on first reading. 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 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.  
Ordinances on 1st Reading  
10.  
Ord 2556  
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  
A motion was made by Council Member Dukes, seconded by Council Member  
Ford, that this ordinance be introduced by council as seated and approved on  
first reading. 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 2560  
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  
A motion was made by Council Member Teter, seconded by Council Member  
Madera, that this ordinance be introduced by council as seated and approved  
on first reading. 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 2562  
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  
A motion was made by Council Member Teter, seconded by Council Member  
Dukes, that this ordinance be introduced by council as seated and approved on  
first reading. 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  
Administrative Council Business  
11.  
A motion was made by Council Member Kim, seconded by Council Member Chacon,  
to look into Ronna Sanchez request on the metro districts, and to direct to staff look  
into potential options to dissolve existing metro districts, and to bring this to a study  
session in Q1 of 2024. VOTE: 9 - Aye.  
A motion was made by Council Member Dukes, seconded by Council Member  
Douglas, to explore holding a study session about high hazard zones and speeding in  
the City. VOTE: 9 - Aye  
A motion was made by Council Member Douglas, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Noble,  
to bring a study session to discuss how to close the road from 68th Ave and Highway  
85 from 18-wheeler traffic nearby the neighborhood. VOTE: 7 - Aye, 2 - Nay (Madera,  
Teter)  
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Planning Commission Request for Council Authorized Committee on  
Comprehensive Plan Training  
Planning Commissioner Cammack spoke on this item.  
A motion was made by Council Member Douglas, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Noble,  
to create a subcommittee comprised of two Planning Commission members and one  
City Council member for the purpose of reviewing and making recommendations to the  
Planning Commission, to retain an external consultant and authorize the procurement  
of the consultant to provide guidance and training to the Planning Commission, to be  
completed within 90 days. VOTE: 9 - Aye  
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Unauthorized Urban Camping Ban Updates  
Assistant City Manager Tolbert gave the presentation.  
A motion was made by Council Member Kim, seconded by Council Member Douglas,  
to extend the meeting for an hour. Aye - 7, Nay - 2 (Madera, Ford).  
A motion was made by Mayor Douglas, seconded by Council Member Dukes, to bring  
this topic to a future study session as soon as possible. VOTE: 9 - Aye  
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Short-Term Rental Study Session Request  
A motion was made by Council Member Dukes, seconded by Council Member  
Chacon, to bring this item to an upcoming study session. VOTE: 9 - Aye  
Council Reports  
12.  
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.  
At 10:43 PM, a motion was made by Mayor Douglas, seconded by Council Member  
Kim, to extend the meeting to midnight. VOTE: 7 - Aye, 2 - Nay (Madera, Teter)  
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Review of Work Schedule  
Executive Session  
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13.  
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  
Council did not take action on this item.  
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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.  
A motion was made by Council Member Dukes, seconded by Council Member  
Teter, to enter into an executive session 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. VOTE:  
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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  
14.  
A motion was made by Council Member Dukes, seconded by Council Member  
Chacon, to adjourn into executive session. VOTE: 8 - Aye, 1 - Nay (Teter)  
The meeting adjourned at 11:58 PM.  
In accord with the city charter, the city clerk read the title to all ordinances and  
resolutions adopted by Council at this meeting.  
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Brittany Rodriguez, Assistant City Clerk  
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