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Commerce City, CO 80022  
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Meeting Minutes - Final  
City Council  
Monday, December 16, 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_jt3jKwqJSJ-cNFR6  
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Regular Meeting  
Times given are estimates only  
Revised 12/16/2024 @ 3:00 PM  
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 December 16, 2024, at 6:00 PM.  
9 -  
Present:  
Mayor 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 Teter, to  
approve the agenda as presented. 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, December 16, 2024.  
Janet Hopkins spoke on Ordinance 2661.  
Ryan Keefer spoke on Ordinance 2661.  
Daniel Frank spoke on Ordinance 2661.  
Marissa Mink spoke on the Thompson Thrift land development at 10225 Chambers  
Road.  
Jackie Valdez spoke on the Buffalo Run Golf Course.  
Keith Rogers spoke on how the city tax money be could be spent.  
Cindy Wood spoke on Thompson Thrift land development at 10225 Chambers Road.  
Logan Souder spoke on Ordinance 2647.  
Lilyan Moore spoke on Ordinance 2647.  
Filbert Millard-Chacon acknowledged the indigenious people and spoke on how the city  
tax money could be spent.  
Noticed Council Business  
24-297 Economic Development Community Gatherings  
5.  
A motion was made by Council Member Dukes, seconded by Council Member Ford, to  
direct City staff to review the City budget and prepare an ordinance appropriating  
$300,000 specifically for the promotion and organization of community gatherings. The  
expansion of community events offerings is intended to enhance park activation and  
create quality social experiences for park users. These gatherings will highlight the  
positive aspects of Commerce City, particularly during the holiday and summer  
months. VOTE: 9 - Aye  
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Motion for Research on Alternatives to the Current Park Curfew  
A motion was made by Council Member Dukes, seconded by Council Member Ford, to  
direct City staff to conduct a review of alternative options regarding the City's current  
park curfew and present City Council with a comprehensive presentation that outlines  
the practical impacts of changing the park curfew.  
VOTE: 9 - Aye  
Presentations  
6.  
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Snow Operations Plan  
John Bourjaily, Parks Operations Manager presented the snow operations plan.  
Consent Agenda  
7.  
Mayor Pro Tem Noble requested Resolutions 2024-108 and 2024-113 be removed from  
the Consent Agenda.  
Mayor Douglas requested Resolution 2024-109 be removed from the Consent Agenda.  
A motion was made by Council Member Kim, seconded by Council Member  
Millard-Chacon, that this Consent Agenda be adopted as amended VOTE:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Mayor 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  
Min 24-232  
Min 24-231  
Min 24-187  
Ord 2648  
Minutes of the October 28, 2024 Special Meeting  
Minutes of the November 25, 2024 Special Meeting  
Minutes of the December 2, 2024 Regular Meeting  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 21-5263, 21-5400, 21-5420,  
21-5450 AND 21-11200 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE  
PERTAINING TO THE REGULATION OF SHORT-TERM RENTALS  
Ord 2650  
Ord 2651  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2024 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF  
COMMERCE CITY BY REVISING AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT  
FUNDING APPROPRIATIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE  
EXPENDITURE THEREOF  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2025 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF  
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE U.S.  
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)  
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS IN  
THE AMOUNT OF $409,823 AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE  
EXPENDITURE THEREOF  
Ord 2652  
Ord 2653  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2025 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF  
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF  
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT CORONAVIRUS STATE AND  
LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $261,250  
FOR A CO-RESPONSE PROGRAM IN THE COMMERCE CITY  
POLICE DEPARTMENT  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 9 OF THE  
COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE REVISING THE  
SHORT-TERM RENTAL REGISTRATION PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF  
COMMERCE CITY  
Ord 2654  
Ord 2660  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2025 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF  
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF LOCAL  
PLANNING CAPACITY GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF  
$201,902 FROM THE DIVISION OF LOCAL AFFAIRS FOR A  
HOUSING PLANNER IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT  
DEPARTMENT  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING DIVISION 2 OF ARTICLE II OF  
CHAPTER 8 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE  
PERTAINING TO NOTICE OF HEARING REQUIREMENTS  
Res 2024-009  
Res 2024-010  
Res 2024-108  
A RESOLUTION CANCELLING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS THAT  
FALL ON OFFICIALLY SCHEDULED CITY HOLIDAYS  
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING POSTING LOCATIONS FOR  
ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC MEETINGS  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR  
CONSTRUCTION OF E 88th AVENUE - SEGMENT A TO HUDICK  
EXCAVATING, INC d/b/a HEI CIVIL  
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Noble, seconded by Council Member  
Teter, that this Resolution be continued to February 3, 2025 regular meeting.  
VOTE:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Mayor 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  
Res 2024-109  
A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE CIP PROJECT DESIGN OF  
CHAMBERS ROAD WIDENING FROM 105TH AVE. TO 116TH AVE.  
TO MARTIN/MARTIN, INC.  
A motion was made by Mayor Douglas, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Noble, to direct  
staff to schedule this item for discussion on the January 13, 2025 study session and  
Continue Resolution 2024-109 to the February 3, 2025 regular meeting. VOTE: 3 - Aye,  
6 - Nay (Dukes, Kim, Madera, Chacon, Teter, Ford) The motion failed.  
A motion was made by Council Member Madera, seconded by Council Member  
Dukes, that this Resolution be adopted. VOTE:  
8 -  
Aye:  
Mayor Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Madera, Council  
Member Teter, Council Member Millard-Chacon, Council Member Kim,  
Council Member Dukes and Council Member Ford  
1 - Council Member Douglas  
Nay:  
Res 2024-110  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR  
CONSTRUCTION OF THE POTOMAC BRIDGE REPLACEMENT TO  
JALISCO INTERNATIONAL, INC  
Res 2024-113  
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL  
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY,  
COLORADO AND SOUTH ADAMS COUNTY WATER AND  
SANITATION DISTRICT ACTING THROUGH ITS SOUTH ADAMS  
COUNTY WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT ACTIVITY  
ENTERPRISE REGARDING INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS  
A motion was made by Council Member Dukes, seconded by Council Member  
Madera, that this Resolution be adopted VOTE:  
6 -  
Aye:  
Mayor Douglas, Council Member Madera, Council Member Teter, Council  
Member Kim, Council Member Dukes and Council Member Ford  
3 -  
Nay:  
Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Millard-Chacon and Council  
Member Douglas  
Res 2024-117  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO  
A MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LUMIN8  
TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC. FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL  
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ACTIVITIES  
Res 2024-133  
Res 2024-153  
Res 2024-156  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR  
HOSTED SOFTWARE-AS-A-SERVICE AND RELATED SERVICES  
TO JAGGAER, LLC  
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE DIRECTORY OF CITY FEES AND  
CHARGES PERTAINING TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FEE  
FOR RESIDENTIALLY ZONED PROPERTIES  
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONVEYANCE OF REAL  
PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT BOWEN COURT TO ADAMS  
COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 14, FOR A CHILD CARE AND  
EDUCATION SITE.  
Res 2024-163  
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING 2025 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS  
AND APPROVING A SALARY INCREASE FOR CITY ATTORNEY LEE  
ZARZECKI  
Resolutions  
8.  
Res 2024-164  
A RESOLUTION DENYING CASE Z24-0003 AND ADOPTING  
WRITTEN FINDINGS  
A motion was made by Council Member Dukes, seconded by Council Member Teter,  
to allow Council Member Madera to recuse themselves from the vote on Resolution  
2024-164. VOTE: 7 - Aye, 1 - Nay (Kim) 1 - Recused (Madera)  
A motion was made by Council Member Douglas, seconded by Council  
Member Millard-Chacon, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion failed.  
VOTE:  
4 -  
Aye:  
Mayor Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Millard-Chacon  
and Council Member Douglas  
4 -  
Nay:  
Council Member Teter, Council Member Kim, Council Member Dukes and  
Council Member Ford  
1 - Council Member Madera  
Recused:  
Ordinances on 1st Reading  
Ord 2623  
9.  
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING THE EXISTING MORATORIUM ON NEW  
RETAIL AND MEDICAL MARIJUANA STORE LICENSES IN WARDS I  
AND II IN THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY  
A motion was made by Council Member Kim, seconded by Council Member  
Ford, that this Ordinance be introduced by council as seated and approved on  
first reading. VOTE:  
6 -  
Aye:  
Mayor Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Madera, Council  
Member Teter, Council Member Ford and Council Member Douglas  
3 -  
Nay:  
Council Member Millard-Chacon, Council Member Kim and Council Member  
Dukes  
Ord 2624  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING DIVISION 3 OF ARTICLE II OF  
CHAPTER 8 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE  
PERTAINING TO MARIJUANA BUSINESSES BY ADDING NEW  
SECTIONS RELATED TO SECURITY AND STORAGE  
REQUIREMENTS  
A motion was made by Council Member Kim, seconded by Council Member  
Dukes, that this Ordinance be introduced by council as seated and approved  
on first reading. VOTE:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Mayor 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 2625  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING DIVISION 2 OF ARTICLE II OF  
CHAPTER 8 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE  
PERTAINING TO MARIJUANA BUSINESSES BY ADDING NEW LIMITS  
ON THE NUMBER OF RECREATIONAL AND MEDICAL RETAIL  
STORES ALLOWED IN THE CITY  
A motion was made by Council Member Kim, seconded by Council Member  
Dukes, that this Ordinance be introduced by council as seated and approved  
on first reading. VOTE:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Mayor 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 2661  
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2453 IMPOSING A  
MORATORIUM UPON THE CITY’S PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS  
FOR APPROVAL OF NEW SERVICE PLANS FOR RESIDENTIAL  
METROPOLITAN DISTRICTS  
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:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Council Member Madera, Council Member Teter, Council Member Kim,  
Council Member Dukes and Council Member Ford  
4 -  
Nay:  
Mayor Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Millard-Chacon  
and Council Member Douglas  
Ordinances on 2nd Reading  
Ord 2647  
10.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED  
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 4 ARTICLE I AND ADDING A NEW  
ARTICLE VI REGARDING COMMERCIAL KENNELS, HOBBY  
BREEDERS, AND PET STORES  
A motion was made by Council Member Kim, seconded by Council Member  
Dukes, that this Ordinance be approved on second & final reading. VOTE:  
7 -  
Aye:  
Mayor Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Madera, Council  
Member Millard-Chacon, Council Member Kim, Council Member Dukes and  
Council Member Douglas  
2 - Council Member Teter and Council Member Ford  
Nay:  
Administrative Council Business  
11.  
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Noble, seconded by Mayor Douglas to  
schedule a meeting with Adams 14 School District on December 23, 2024. VOTE: 3 -  
Aye, 6 - Nay (K. Douglas, Ford, Dukes, Teter, Madera, Kim) The motion failed.  
A motion was made by Council Member Madera, seconded by Council Member Teter,  
directing the City Attorney to review the City of Aurora's three-strike ordinance  
regarding vehicle registration, valid driver's license and insurance, and how a similar  
program could be implemented in Commerce City. VOTE: 9 - Aye  
A motion was made by Council Member Dukes, seconded by Council Member Madera,  
to have a joint meeting with Adams 14 School District on December 30, 2024. VOTE:  
6 - Aye, 3 - Nay (Kim, Teter, Noble)  
A motion was made by Council Member Dukes, seconded by Council Member Madera,  
to review the Metro District Model Service Plan in a study session one year after the  
model service plan has been in place, which would occur when the Metro District  
Moratorium has been lifted. VOTE: 4 - Aye, 5 - Nay (S. Douglas, Noble, K. Douglas,  
Teter, Chacon) The motion failed.  
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Cancellation of the December 23, 2024 Study Session  
A motion was made by Council Member Kim, seconded by Council Member Dukes, to  
cancel the December 23, 2024 study session. VOTE: 8 - Aye, 1 - Nay (Teter)  
2025 Proclamation List  
A motion was made by Council Member Chacon, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Noble,  
to add a Climate Emergency Proclamation to the 2025 Proclamation list. VOTE: 6 -  
Aye, 3 - Nay (Dukes, Teter, Ford)  
Council Reports  
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12.  
13.  
Review of Work Schedule  
Adjourn  
The meeting adjourned at 10:04 PM.  
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Kim Garland, Deputy City Clerk  
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City Manager Week in Review Report  
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