7887 E. 60th Ave.  
Commerce City, CO 80022  
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Commerce City  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
City Council  
Monday, December 18, 2023  
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_h8-0wOivQFqHZp  
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Regular Meeting. Times given are estimates only.  
Updated @ 10:34 am on December 18, 2023  
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 18, 2023, at 6:00 PM.  
9 -  
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 Mayor Pro Tem Noble, to  
adopt the agenda. VOTE: Unanimous, all present affirmed.  
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 18, 2023.  
Jackie Valdez spoke on an issue with homelessness near her home.  
Executive Session  
5.  
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An executive session of the City Council pursuant to C.R.S. §  
24-6-402(4)(f) & (g) for the purposes of discussing personnel matters,  
specifically reviewing and discussing applications and materials related  
to candidates for the position of City Attorney which are documents  
protected by the mandatory nondisclosure provision of the Colorado  
Open Records Act, and for interviewing candidates for the position of  
City Attorney; and further, pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-6-402(e)(I) for the  
purpose of instructing negotiators with regard to the potential hiring of a  
City Attorney.  
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Noble, seconded by Council Member Kim, to  
extend the automatic time of adjournment by one hour. VOTE: 8 - Aye, 1 - Nay  
(Madera)  
A motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem  
Noble, to enter into an executive session of the City Council pursuant to C.R.S.  
§ 24-6-402(4)(f) & (g) for the purposes of discussing personnel matters,  
specifically reviewing and discussing applications and materials related to  
candidates for the position of City Attorney which are documents protected by  
the mandatory nondisclosure provision of the Colorado Open Records Act, and  
for interviewing candidates for the position of City Attorney; and further,  
pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-6-402(e)(I) for the purpose of instructing negotiators with  
regard to the potential hiring of a City Attorney. VOICE VOTE: Unanimous, all  
present affirmed.  
Consent Agenda  
6.  
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  
Res 2023-104  
Res 2023-105  
Res 2023-127  
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 MASTER SERVICES  
AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL REPAIR SERVICES FOR CITY  
BUILDINGS WITH WEIFIELD GROUP CONTRACTING,  
INTERMOUNTAIN ELECTRICAL, AND DURO ELECTRIC  
Res 2023-128  
Res 2023-138  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR  
CONSTRUCTION OF THE COLORADO BOULEVARD BICYCLE &  
PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS TO COLORADO PAVING, INC.  
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY APPROVING AN  
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF  
COMMERCE CITY AND THE ADAMS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE  
FOR THE PROVISION OF RECORDS TERMINAL SUPPORT  
Public Hearings  
7.  
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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.  
A motion was made by Council Member Madera, seconded by Council Member  
Ford, that the public hearing be continued to January 8, 2024. VOICE VOTE:  
Unanimous, all present affirmed.  
Res 2023-129  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE  
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION  
REPORT (CAPER) FOR THE 2022 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT  
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM YEAR  
Mayor Douglas opened the public hearing.  
No public testimony was received.  
Mayor Douglas closed the public hearing.  
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Noble, seconded by Council Member  
Dukes, that this Resolution be adopted. VOICE VOTE: Unanimous, all present  
affirmed.  
The public hearings will be conducted electronically via Zoom. There will be an  
opportunity to testify live during the meeting via Zoom or in advance in advance  
via email or regular mail. Visit c3gov.com/council and click on “Virtual Meeting  
and Public Comment Instructions” for instructions on how to register or submit  
comments. The deadline to register to comment and to submit written comments  
is noon on Monday, December 18. Please contact the City Clerk to request paper  
copies of materials.  
Resolutions  
8.  
A motion was made by Council Member [NAME], seconded by Council Member  
[NAME], to excuse Mayor Douglas from the vote. VOTE: - Aye, - Nay  
Res 2023-137  
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A UTILITY EASEMENT ON CITY  
PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF BUCKLEY ROAD  
BETWEEN E. 96TH AVENUE AND E. 88TH AVENUE TO UNITED  
POWER, INC. TO ACCOMMODATE AN UNDERGROUND  
ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION LINE  
A motion was made by Council Member Kim, seconded by Council Member Madera, to  
excuse Mayor Douglas from voting on the resolution. VOTE: Unanimous, all present  
affirmed.  
A motion was made by Council Member Madera, seconded by Council Member  
Millard-Chacon, that this Resolution be adopted. VOICE VOTE: 8 - Aye, 1 -  
Excused (S. Douglas)  
Ordinances on 1st Reading  
Ord 2558  
9.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2023 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF  
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE  
BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP - BUREAU OF JUSTICE  
ASSISTANCE (BJA) BULLETPROOF VEST GRANT PROGRAM IN  
THE AMOUNT OF $57,750 FOR BULLETPROOF VESTS FOR  
OFFICER SAFETY AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE  
EXPENDITURE THEREOF  
A motion was made by Council Member Dukes, seconded by Council Member  
Madera, that this Ordinance be introduced by council as seated and approved  
on first reading. 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  
Administrative Council Business  
10.  
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Approval of 2024 Proclamations  
City Clerk Gibson presented the list of the 2024 proclamations. City Council requested  
to add various proclamations to this list for 2024.  
Council Reports  
11.  
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.  
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Review of Work Schedule  
Executive Session  
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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  
Millard-Chacon, to enter into 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. VOICE VOTE: Unanimous, all present affirmed.  
Adjourn  
13.  
A motion was made by Council Member Dukes, seconded by Council Member Ford, to  
adjourn the meeting automatically following the executive session. VOTE: Unanimous,  
all present affirmed.  
The meeting adjourned at 11:29 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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Dylan A. Gibson, City Clerk  
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City Manager Week in Review Report  
City Council Policies  
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