Minutes - City Council

7887 E. 60th Ave.

Commerce City, CO 80022

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Commerce City

Meeting Minutes - Final

City Council

Monday, May 18, 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:

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Regular Meeting

Call to Order/Roll Call

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

Douglas on May 18, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

A motion was made by Council Member Kim, seconded by Council Member Sandoval,

to excuse those members not present. VOTE: 7 - Aye, 2 - Excused (Trujillo, Young)

7 -

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 and Council Member Charles Dukes

2 - Council Member Stefanie Trujillo and Council Member Lori Young

Excused:

Pledge of Allegiance

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: 7 - Aye

7 -

Aye:

Mayor Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Guardiola, Council

Member Teter, Council Member Sandoval, Council Member Kim and

Council Member Dukes

2 - Council Member Trujillo and Council Member Young

Excused:

Public Comment

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Public Comment - Individuals may address the City Council on items that

are not on the agenda, or on agenda items that do not appear as Public

Hearings, during Public Comment. Items of a personal nature should not

be discussed; personnel-related matters shall be directed through the

appropriate chain of command. Please sign up prior to the meeting start

time. Neither Council Members nor City staff should be expected to

engage in discussions or debate with any speaker. The Council may

direct the City Manager to follow up with certain matters. Out of respect

for City Council and others in attendance, comments are limited to three

(3) minutes or less. If a large number of speakers have signed up

representing a group and on the same topic, the Mayor may ask that the

group designate a representative to present their collective comments.

Visit <http://c3gov.com/council> to access full meeting agendas. Click

on, "Virtual Meeting and Public Comment Instructions," for instructions on

how to provide virtual live and written comments. The deadline to register

for virtual comments, or submit written comments, is noon on the date of

the meeting.

Dave Ruble requested the city's support for potential future city projects.

Jackie Valdez addressed Suncor’s accountability and inquired about a school meeting

regarding the roadwork that occurred on 68th Avenue.

Kristie Douglas raised concerns on District Accountability Committee’s involvement

with ADCO 14, Suncor’s accountability, and the flock cameras.

Nate Harris and Jim Travis both spoke about their concerns regarding the flock

cameras in the city.

Rob Shecter also addressed the District Accountability Committee’s work with ADCO

14 and was in favor.

Damon Scordo expressed his commitment to being a strong partner and in his

candidacy for House District 32.

Scott McHugh spoke on Resolution 2026-060 and requested that work be done on the

side streets in Reunion.

Recognitions

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RECOGNITION OF LIFESAVING EFFORTS BY PARKS

MAINTENANCE STAFF

City Manager Rogers and City Council recognized Park Maintenance staff, Jairo

Aguayo and Roberto Montes Garcia.

Noticed Council Business

NCB 26-026

NCB 26-030

ESTABLISHMENT OF ANNUAL STUDY SESSION WITH ADAMS 14

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEES (DAC)

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

directing the City Manager to coordinate an annual presentation for the Adam 14

District Accountability Committees (DAC) to City Council on August 24, 2026.

Vote: 5 - Aye; 2 - Nay (Douglas, Noble); 2 - Excused (Trujillo, Young)

A REQUEST TO DEVELOP A NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT

GRANT PROGRAM

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

Guardiola, directing the City Manager to explore the development of a Neighborhood

Improvement Grant Program that supports City Council goals related to economic

investment, neighborhood revitalization, public safety, and a quality of life by

empowering residents to lead visible community driven improvement projects

throughout Commerce City.

Vote: 7 - Aye; 2 - Excused (Trujillo, Young)

Presentations

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CITIZENS PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD ANNUAL

PRESENTATION

Vice Chair Tracee Perkins and Board Member Jeff Turner presented the Citizens

Public Safety Advisory Board Annual Update to Council.

Executive Session

EXS 26-001

AN EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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 MUNICIPAL

COURT JUDGE.

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

Kim, 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 Municipal Court Judge. VOTE:

7 -

Aye:

Mayor Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Guardiola, Council

Member Teter, Council Member Sandoval, Council Member Kim and

Council Member Dukes

2 - Council Member Trujillo and Council Member Young

Excused:

Consent Agenda

Upon return from Executive Session, A motion was made by Council Member Teter,

seconded by Council Member Kim, directing the City Manager and City Attorney to

prepare a resolution for reappointment of the Municipal Judge for a six-month term.

VOTE: Aye - 7, Excused - 2 (Trujillo, Young).

Mayor Pro Tem Noble requested Resolution 2026-019 be removed from the Consent

Agenda. Mayor Douglas requested Resolutions 2026-060 and 2026-068 be removed

from the Consent Agenda.

A motion was made by Council Member Teter, seconded by Council Member Kim, to

extend the regular time of adjournment to 11:00 p.m. Vote: 6 - Aye; 1 - Nay (Dukes); 2

- Excused (Trujillo, Young)

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

Kim, to approve the Consent Agenda, as amended. VOTE:

7 -

Aye:

Mayor Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Guardiola, Council

Member Teter, Council Member Sandoval, Council Member Kim and

Council Member Dukes

2 - Council Member Trujillo and Council Member Young

Excused:

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NCB 26-028

NCB 26-029

MINUTES OF THE MAY 4, 2026 REGULAR MEETING

A SPONSORSHIP REQUEST FOR HĀLAU KALAMA

A SPONSORSHIP REQUEST FOR KIDS FIRST HEALTHCARE

This Noticed Council Business was discussed and closed

NCB 26-032

Ord 2768

A SPONSORSHIP REQUEST FOR THE CULTURAL COUNCIL

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF

COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF GRANT

FUNDING FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS IN THE

AMOUNT OF $17,750 FOR COMMERCE CITY POLICE

DEPARTMENT RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION PROJECT AND

THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF

Proc 26-020

A PROCLAMATION DECLARING JUNE 2026 AS PRIDE MONTH IN

COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO

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AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE HOGAN PROPERTY PUD ZONE

DOCUMENT AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CONSOLIDATE PLANNING

AREAS B-D, MODIFY THE ALLOWABLE USES, ESTABLISH

DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND EXPAND THE BOUNDARY OF

THE PUD FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 10230 CHAMBERS

ROAD AND 15955 E 101ST WAY CONSISTING OF 16.82 ACRES

Res 2026-019

A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO DESIGNATED BOARDS

AND COMMISSIONS OF COMMERCE CITY

A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Noble, seconded by Mayor Douglas, to

adopt Resolution 2026-019, with the exception of the approval of Mr. Tyrel

Nelson on the Planning Commission until the final interview is conducted for

the Planning Commission Position on May 26, 2026. VOTE:

7 -

Aye:

Mayor Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Guardiola, Council

Member Teter, Council Member Sandoval, Council Member Kim and

Council Member Dukes

2 - Council Member Trujillo and Council Member Young

Excused:

Res 2026-060

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACT FOR THE ASPHALT MILL AND OVERLAY PROJECT TO

BRANNAN SAND AND GRAVEL COMPANY, L.L.C.

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

Sandoval, to adopt Resolution 2026-060. VOTE:

7 -

Aye:

Mayor Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Guardiola, Council

Member Teter, Council Member Sandoval, Council Member Kim and

Council Member Dukes

2 - Council Member Trujillo and Council Member Young

Excused:

Res 2026-068

A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE DIRECTORY OF CITY FEES AND

CHARGES

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

Teter, to adopt Resolution 2026-068. VOTE:

7 -

Aye:

Mayor Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Guardiola, Council

Member Teter, Council Member Sandoval, Council Member Kim and

Council Member Dukes

2 - Council Member Trujillo and Council Member Young

Excused:

Resolutions

10.

Res 2026-004

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATIONS, PURCHASE, AND

THE EXERCISE OF THE CITY’S POWERS OF EMINENT DOMAIN TO

ACQUIRE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS NECESSARY

FOR THE CHAMBERS ROAD WIDENING PROJECT

A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem, seconded by Mayor Douglas, to extend the

meeting to 11:15 p.m. VOTE: 3 - Aye (Douglas, Noble, Sandoval); 4 - Nay; 2 -

Excused (Trujillo, Young)

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

Teter, to adopt Resolution 2026-004, in the Event the City is Unable to Reach an

Agreements of Agreeable terms with the Property Owners. VOTE:

Administrative Council Business

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There were no reports.

Council Reports

There were no reports.

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REVIEW OF THE WORK SCHEDULE

Executive Session

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EXS 26-014

AN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO C.R.S. SECTION

24-6-402(4)(E) FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING POSITIONS

RELATIVE TO MATTERS THAT MAY BE SUBJECT TO

NEGOTIATIONS; DEVELOPING STRATEGY FOR NEGOTIATIONS;

AND INSTRUCTING NEGOTIATORS CONCERNING THE POTENTIAL

LEASE OR SALE OF THE CITY’S MINERAL RIGHTS AND PURSUANT

TO C.R.S. SECTION 24-6-402(4) (B) FOR THE PURPOSE OF

RECEIVING LEGAL ADVICE REGARDING THE SAME

A motion was made by Mayor Douglas, seconded by Council Member

Sandoval, to continue Executive Session EXS 26-014 to a future regular

meeting on June 1, 2026. Vote: 7 - Aye; 2 - Excused (Trujillo, Young)

7 -

Aye:

Mayor Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Guardiola, Council

Member Teter, Council Member Sandoval, Council Member Kim and

Council Member Dukes

2 - Council Member Trujillo and Council Member Young

Excused:

Adjourn

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The meeting adjourned at 10:59 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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Steven J. Douglas, Mayor

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Stephen J. Ruger, City Clerk

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CITY MANAGER WEEK IN REVIEW REPORT

CITY COUNCIL POLICIES