7887 E. 60th Ave.

Commerce City, CO 80022

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Commerce City

Meeting Minutes - Final

City Council

Monday, March 23, 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_whHdFOV3Tbyst8

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Special Meeting. No public comment is allowed at special meetings unless specifically

noted in the agenda. All times given are estimates only. Revised 3/19/26 at 9:45 AM.

Call to Order/Roll Call

A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Commerce City was called to order

by Mayor Douglas on March 23, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

A motion was made by Council Member Young, seconded by Council Member Dukes,

to excuse those members not present. VOTE: 8 - Aye, 1 - Excused (Noble)

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Present:

Mayor Steven J. Douglas, 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

1 - Mayor Pro Tem Susan Noble

Excused:

Public Comment

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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 meeting date.

Joey Ortega spoke on the 2025 City Council elections.

Randy Wulf spoke on matters concerning the unhoused.

Jackie Valdez spoke on motor vehicle parking and matters concerning the unhoused.

Keith Rogers addressed issues related to street speeding, food trucks, drainage

problems, and heavy construction equipment on Colorado Blvd.

Damon Scordo spoke about permitting reform in relation to his upcoming primary

election campaign on June 30th.

Noticed Council Business

8 -

Present:

Mayor Steven J. Douglas, 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

1 - Mayor Pro Tem Susan Noble

Excused:

NCB 26-013

MOTION TO SCHEDULE AN EXECUTIVE SESSION ON THE APRIL

6TH REGULAR MEETING AGENDA PURSUANT TO C.R.S.

24-6-402(4)(B) FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING LEGAL ADVICE

REGARDING FEDERAL GRANT CONDITIONS

A motion was made by Council Member Rocky Teter, seconded by Council

Member Charles Dukes, to schedule an executive session on the April 06, 2026

regular meeting agenda pursuant to C.R.S 24-6-402(4)(B) for the purpose of

receiving legal advice regarding federal grant conditions. VOTE:

8 -

Aye:

Mayor Douglas, Council Member Guardiola, Council Member Teter, Council

Member Sandoval, Council Member Kim, Council Member Dukes, Council

Member Trujillo and Council Member Young

1 - Mayor Pro Tem Noble

Excused:

NCB 26-017

MOTION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO WORK WITH FLOCK

TO PROVIDE A PRESENTATION FOR COUNCIL DURING THE APRIL

6TH REGULAR MEETING PRIOR TO COUNCIL VOTING ON THE

FLOCK ORDINANCE ON SECOND READING

A motion was made by Council Member Stefanie Trujillo, seconded by Council

Member Charles Dukes, directing the city manager to work with Flock to

provide a presentation for Council during the April 6th regular meeting prior to

council voting on the Flock ordinance on second reading. VOTE:

8 -

Aye:

Mayor Douglas, Council Member Guardiola, Council Member Teter, Council

Member Sandoval, Council Member Kim, Council Member Dukes, Council

Member Trujillo and Council Member Young

1 - Mayor Pro Tem Noble

Excused:

Resolutions

Res 2026-048

A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A WORKFORCE ADVISORY

COMMITTEE

A motion was made by Council Member Dukes, seconded by Council Member

Teter, “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. VOTE:

8 -

Aye:

Mayor Douglas, Council Member Guardiola, Council Member Teter, Council

Member Sandoval, Council Member Kim, Council Member Dukes, Council

Member Trujillo and Council Member Young

1 - Mayor Pro Tem Noble

Excused:

Ordinances on 1st Reading

Ord 2764

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 5 OF THE

COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE TO ENACT A NEW

DIVISION 14 TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE COLORADO

WILDFIRE RESILIENCY CODE

This Ordinance was introduced by council as seated and approved on first

reading

8 -

Aye:

Mayor Douglas, Council Member Guardiola, Council Member Teter, Council

Member Sandoval, Council Member Kim, Council Member Dukes, Council

Member Trujillo and Council Member Young

1 - Mayor Pro Tem Noble

Excused:

Adjourn

The meeting adjourned at 6:32 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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Steve J. Douglas, Mayor

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Stephen J. Ruger, City Clerk

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