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Commerce City

Meeting Minutes - Final

City Council

Monday, April 6, 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_HpNhUt0wT6moT

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Regular Meeting. Revised 4/6/2026 at 12:45 PM.

The City will host the Civic Academy Graduation Ceremony in the lobby of the

Civic Center at 5:30 p.m.

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 April 6, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

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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

Approval of Agenda

The agenda was approved as presented. 9 - Aye

Public Comment

26-062

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.

- Trevor Steen spoke in opposition to Flock security cameras.

- Derek Reinhart spoke in opposition to Flock security cameras.

- Terry Petrie spoke on violations with the code enforcement team.

- Rayna Castillo spoke in opposition to Flock security cameras.

- Nate Harris spoke in opposition to Flock security cameras.

- Keith Rogers spoke on traffic issues in the City.

- Brandi Valdez spoke on Council meetings with other organizations and in favor of the

Flock security cameras.

- Chrissy Chard spoke in opposition to Flock security cameras.

- Jackie Valdez spoke on traffic issues and homeless in the City, as well as in

opposition to Flock security cameras.

- Brandon Jimenez spoke in opposition to Flock security cameras.

- Heather Tolle spoke in opposition to Flock security cameras.

- Francisco Chica spoke in opposition to Flock security cameras.

- Avis Yi spoke building code violations regarding her Oakwood house.

- Kristi Douglas spoke in opposition to Flock security cameras.

- Ivan Scarpiro Korb spoke on food pantry events in the City.

- Rene Bullock spoke on the upcoming Chamber of Commerce Kentucky Derby

Watch Party.

Presentations

Pres 26-116

PARKS, RECREATION & GOLF COMMISSION ANNUAL UPDATE

Co-Chair's Bob Grandinetti and Desiree Martinelli gave this presentation.

NCB 26-022

FOLLOW-UP ON MOTION TO DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO

CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENT TO DETERMINE IF THE E.

104TH AVENUE AND REUNION PARKWAY INTERSECTION POSES

A HIGH RISK AND DETERMINE OPTIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT

LIMITED TO A RED LIGHT CAMERA TO ENHANCE PEDESTRIAN

SAFETY CROSSING

Public Works Director Jenna Hahn presented her teams findings from this prior

Council request.

Pres 26-351

FLOCK SAFETY PRESENTATION

Chief Guadnola introduced the staff with Flock to present this item.

Recess to the Urban Renewal Authority Meeting

The Council meeting recessed at 8:11 PM.

Reconvene Council Meeting

The Council meeting reconvened at 8:38 PM.

Ordinances on Second Reading

Ord 2755

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH FLOCK

GROUP, INC. FOR THE LONG-TERM LEASE OF EQUIPMENT

INCLUDING LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION CAMERAS, DRONES

AND OTHER CAMERAS, GRANTING A REVOCABLE LICENSE TO

OPERATE SAID EQUIPMENT ON CITY PROPERTY, AND THE

MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT IN THE FORMAT

ATTACHED HERETO

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

establish a pilot program in North Commerce City for the Flock Safety items for the

same period of time as the pilot program in South Commerce City. VOTE: 2 - Aye, 7 -

Nay (Guardiola, Teter, Sandoval, Kim, Dukes, Trujillo, Young). Does not pass.

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

Guardiola, to close the debate on this item. VOTE: 8 - Aye, 1 - Nay (Noble)

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

Sandoval, that this Ordinance be approved on second & final reading. VOTE:

7 -

Aye:

Council Member Guardiola, Council Member Teter, Council Member

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

Trujillo and Council Member Young

2 - Mayor Douglas and Mayor Pro Tem Noble

Nay:

Ord 2756

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF

COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF FUNDING

FROM THE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY, FEDERAL FORFEITURE

FUND, CAPITAL EXPENDITURES FUND, AND GENERAL FUND IN

THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $608,900 FOR USE ON THE FLOCK

EXPANSION PROJECT AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE

EXPENDITURE THEREOF

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

Teter, that this Ordinance be approved on second & final reading. VOTE:

7 -

Aye:

Council Member Guardiola, Council Member Teter, Council Member

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

Trujillo and Council Member Young

2 - Mayor Douglas and Mayor Pro Tem Noble

Nay:

Z25-0005

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND

ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY

REZONING THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 13701 EAST

104TH AVENUE FROM AG (AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT) TO P

(PUBLIC DISTRICT)

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

Sandoval, that this Zoning Ordinances be approved on second & final 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

Noticed Council Business

NCB 26-009

PROPOSAL OF STUDY SESSION TO CONSIDER OPTIONS FOR

CITY COUNCIL DISTRIBUTION TO ACHIEVE FAIRNESS,

INCLUSIVITY, AND EQUITY FOR POTENTIAL CHARTER CHANGE

RECOMMENDATIONS

NCB 26-012

MOTION TO ADOPT PROVIDER APPRECIATION DAY

PROCLAMATION ON MAY 8, 2026

A motion was made by Council Member Kim, seconded by Mayor Douglas, to adopt

the proclamation designating May 8, 2026, as Provider Appreciation Day in Commerce

City to recognize the vital contributions of early care and education providers. VOTE: 9

- Aye

NCB 26-018

APPROVAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY & INNOVATION

COMMISSION (EPIC) LETTER IN SUPPORT OF NATIONAL CENTER

FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH (NCAR)

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

a letter by Council as recommended by EPIC in support of NCAR. This motion was

withdrawn.

NCB 26-021

NCB 26-023

DISCUSSION REGARDING ATTENDANCE AT THE ICSC

CONFERENCE

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

to approve Council Member Young and Trujillo to represent Commerce City at the

ICSC Conference. VOTE: 8 - Aye, 1 - Nay (Noble).

MOTION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO DRAFT A

RESOLUTION FOR THE REMOVAL OF A COMMISSIONER FROM

THE PARKS RECREATION AND GOLF COMMISSION

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

direct the City Manager to draft a resolution to remove Karl Zimmermann from the

Parks, Rec, and Golf Commission. VOTE: 8 - Aye, 1 - Nay (Douglas).

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

postpone the first motion to vote on the next motion. VOTE: 9 - Aye.

A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Noble, seconded by Council Member Dukes,

to extend the meeting to midnight. VOTE: 8 - Aye, 1 - Nay (Kim).

Consent Agenda

10.

Resolution 2026-036 and Resolution 2026-054 were 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

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

MINUTES OF THE MARCH 2, 2026 MEETING

MINUTES OF THE MARCH 23, 2026 MEETING

CIVIC ACADEMY GRADUATION RECOGNITION PROCLAMATION

SIKH AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION MONTH PROCLAMATION

AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION

SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION

CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH PROCLAMATION

INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY DAY PROCLAMATION

NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK PROCLAMATION

Proc 26-009

Ord 2745

ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF

COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF

STATEWIDE INTERNET PORTAL AUTHORITY (SIPA) FUNDS IN THE

AMOUNT OF $425,000 FOR THE GOVGRANT PROGRAM AND

AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF

Ord 2749

Ord 2750

Ord 2753

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF

COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF GRANT

FUNDING FROM ADAMS COUNTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $175,000

FOR STAMPEDE PARK PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS AND THE

AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF

COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF GRANT

FUNDING FROM GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO IN THE AMOUNT

OF $168,000 FOR GENERATION WILD FUNDING AND THE

AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF

COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF

DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS (DOLA) HOMELESSNESS

RESOLUTION PROGRAM GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF

$75,000 AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE

THEREOF

Ord 2762

Ord 2765

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO, AMENDING CHAPTER 23 OF THE

COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE

CITY’S EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2725 RELATING TO

THE ISSUANCE OF ONE OR MORE SERIES OF THE CITY OF

COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO’S SALES AND USE TAX REVENUE

REFUNDING BONDS, AND PROVIDING OTHER DETAILS IN

CONNECTION THEREWITH

Res 2026-010

Res 2026-013

A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT

REGARDING FUNDING OF OUTFALL SYSTEMS PLANNING FOR

FAIRFAX TRIBUTARY AND TRIBUTARIES WITH URBAN DRAINAGE

AND FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT D/B/A MILE HIGH FLOOD

DISTRICT

A RESOLUTION GRANT OF LICENSE AND AGREEMENT FOR

CONCESSIONS TO M & M TASMANIAN DEVIL, INC.

Res 2026-017

A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO

AGREEMENT REGARDING FUNDING OF MAJOR DRAINAGE-WAY

PLANNING AND FLOOD HAZARD AREA DELINEATION FOR THIRD

CREEK WITH URBAN DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT

D/B/A MILE HIGH FLOOD DISTRICT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO,

CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AND CITY OF AURORA,

COLORADO, ACTING BY AND THROUGH ITS UTILITY ENTERPRISE

Res 2026-023

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE

AND FINALIZE AN AGREEMENT WITH HIGH COUNTRY LOW

VOLTAGE, LLC FOR THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AV REMODEL

Res 2026-028

Res 2026-033

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR

LICENSING AND PERMITTING SOFTWARE TO CENTRAL SQUARE

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE

AND FINALIZE AN AGREEMENT WITH VERTOSOFT, LLC FOR ACFR

SOFTWARE

Res 2026-035

Res 2026-036

A RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING COMMERCE CITY'S COMMITMENT

TO ECONOMIC GROWTH AND BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEACCESSION AND REMOVAL

FROM THE PUBLIC ART COLLECTION OF THE MURAL LOCATED

UNDER THE PEDESTRIAN UNDERPASS AT APPROXIMATELY 74TH

AVENUE AND QUEBEC PARKWAY BY ROTHA SOK STUDIO LLC

A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Noble, seconded by Council Member

Young, that this Resolution 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 2026-041

Res 2026-049

Res 2026-053

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR

WASH BAY AND STORAGE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

TO NOVUS CONSTRUCTION LLC

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HUITT-ZOLLARS,

INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE UPDATED

CITY OF COMMERCE CITY EMPLOYEE POLICY HANDBOOK

Res 2026-054

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A REIMBURSEMENT

FOR UNITED POWER, INC. TO MOVE THEIR INFRASTRUCTURE TO

FACILITATE THE CITY’S CONSTRUCTION OF A PEDESTRIAN

UNDERPASS

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

recuse Mayor Douglas from voting on Resolution 2026-054. VOTE: 8 - Aye, 1 - Abstain

(Douglas)

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

Dukes, that this Resolution be adopted. VOTE:

Res 2026-055

Res 2026-056

A RESOLUTION GRANTING A COMMERCIAL LEASE TO

PROMOTORES DE ESPERANZA IN ADAMS TOWER FLOOR FIVE

A RESOLUTION AMENDING A COMMERCIAL LEASE GRANTED TO

BLACK PARENTS UNITED FOUNDATION IN ADAMS TOWER FLOOR

FIVE

Res 2026-057

Res 2026-058

V25-0003

A RESOLUTION GRANTING A COMMERCIAL LEASE TO YHC CLINIC,

INC. IN ADAMS TOWER FLOOR FIVE

A RESOLUTION GRANTING A COMMERCIAL LEASE TO APPIANI

AGENCY, LLC. IN ADAMS TOWER FLOOR FIVE

AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF PEORIA STREET

BETWEEN EAST 104TH AVENUE AND THE XCEL POWER LINES

AND BETWEEN HIGHWAY 2 AND PEORIA PARKWAY, COMMERCE

CITY, COLORADO.

Z25-0004

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND

ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY

REZONING THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 4850 EAST

60th AVENUE FROM C-3 (REGIONAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT) TO

I-2 (MEDIUM-INTENSITY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT)

Administrative Council Business

11.

12.

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

amend the previous Noticed Council Business motion to direct staff to prepare an

Issue Briefing that reflects updated input from the Adams County Health Department,

clarifies business impacts and operational requirements, outlines the legal

considerations and enforcement limitations identified, and recommends next steps and

necessary business engagement prior to any ordinance drafting. VOTE: 9 - Aye.

Council Reports

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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.

Executive Session

EXS 26-011

13.

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

DISCUSSING PERSONNEL MATTERS, SPECIFICALLY TO

ESTABLISH 2027 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR THE CITY

MANAGER

A motion was made by Council Member Young, 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 DISCUSSING PERSONNEL MATTERS, SPECIFICALLY TO

ESTABLISH 2027 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR THE CITY MANAGER. VOTE:

8 -

Aye:

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

Member Teter, Council Member Sandoval, Council Member Dukes, Council

Member Trujillo and Council Member Young

1 - Council Member Kim

Nay:

EXS 26-012

AN EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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 Teter, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem

Noble, to enter into an executive session 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, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Guardiola, Council

Member Teter, Council Member Sandoval, Council Member Dukes, Council

Member Trujillo and Council Member Young

1 - Council Member Kim

Nay:

Adjourn

14.

The meeting adjourned at 12:01 AM.

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, Senior Assistant City Clerk

26-064

CITY MANAGER WEEK IN REVIEW REPORT