7887 E. 60th Ave.  
Commerce City, CO 80022  
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Commerce City  
Meeting Agenda - Final  
City Council  
Monday, July 15, 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_dXo  
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Regular Meeting  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Call to Order/Roll Call  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Approval of Agenda  
Public Comment  
24-138  
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, July 15, 2024.  
5.  
6.  
Proclamations and Recognitions  
Proc 24-013  
Proclamation Declaring August 2024 as Employee Appreciation Month in  
Commerce City, Colorado  
Attachments:  
Employee Appreciation Month Proclamation  
Presentations  
Pres 24-150  
Senior Commission Yearly Report  
Council Communication  
Attachments:  
2024 Senior Commission Annual Presentation  
Pres 24-400  
Metro District Review  
Attachments:  
Council Communication  
Presentation  
Metro District Audit Data  
Metro District Audit Memo  
Metro District Regional Comparison Memo  
Previously discussed at the November 27, 2023, February 26, 2024, and April 8, 2024 meetings.  
7.  
Noticed Council Business  
24-108  
Independent Commission to Review and Oversee Metro Districts  
Attachments:  
Council Communication  
24-109  
Costs Associated with Metro District Audit - Alternative Funding Methods  
Council Communication  
Attachments:  
24-166  
24-167  
Discussion of a joint meeting between the City Council and the Chamber of  
Commerce  
Internet and Cellular Service Capabilities Discussion  
Attachments:  
Council Communication  
24-182  
24-183  
24-184  
Costs Analysis of Doing Business in Commerce City  
Attachments:  
Council Communication  
Small Business Retention and Expansion Task Force  
Attachments:  
Council Communication  
Rotary Club 31st Annual Golf Tournament  
Attachments:  
Council Communication  
Sponsorship Form  
8.  
Consent Agenda  
Min 24-114  
Minutes of the July 1, 2024 Regular Meeting  
July 1, 2024 Minutes  
Attachments:  
Ord 2595  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2024 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF  
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE  
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD (CDEC) GRANT  
FUNDS  
IN  
THE  
AMOUNT  
OF  
$12,023 FOR  
CHILD  
CARE  
STABILIZATION AND CAPACITY BUILDING AND THE AUTHORIZATION  
OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF.  
Attachments:  
Council Communication  
Ordinance 2595  
Passed on 1st Reading on June 17, 2024. VOTE: 8 - Aye, 1 - Excused.  
Ord 2600  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2024 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF  
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF  
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CDOT) FUNDS IN  
THE AMOUNT OF $1,420,000 FOR THE REVITALIZING MAIN STREETS  
PROGRAM AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE  
THEREOF.  
Attachments:  
Council Communication  
Ordinance 2600  
Signed IGA  
Resolution 2023-030  
Passed on 1st Reading on June 17, 2024. VOTE: 8 - Aye, 1 - Excused.  
Res  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ASSIGNMENT TO THE COLORADO  
2024-024  
HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY OF A PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND  
ALLOCATION OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY PURSUANT TO THE  
COLORADO PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND CEILING ALLOCATION ACT  
Attachments:  
Council Communication  
Resolution 2024-024  
PAB Assignment Form  
PAB in Commerce City 2021-2023  
Res  
2024-054  
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CONCEPT DESIGN FOR  
WAYFINDING SIGNAGE FOR THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY  
Attachments:  
Council Communication  
Resolution 2024-054  
Presentation  
Res  
2024-068  
A RESOLUTION REGARDING ADOPTION OF FINAL PARKS,  
RECREATION AND GOLF MASTER PLAN (THE “PARKS PLAN”)  
Council Communication  
Attachments:  
Resolution 2024-068  
Resolution 2024-068 - Exhibit A - Parks Plan  
Previously discussed at the January 22, 2024, May 13, 2024, and July 2, 2024 meetings.  
Res  
2024-069  
A RESOLUTION FINDING SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE OF THE  
ANNEXATION PETITION IN CASE AN-268-24 KNOWN AS THE  
ANDERSON RANCH ANNEXATION AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING  
TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR SUCH ANNEXATION  
Attachments:  
Council Communication  
Resolution 2024-069  
Resolution 2024-069 - Exhibit A - Legal Description  
Annexation Petition  
Vicinity Map  
Letter of Authorization  
Staff Presentation  
Res  
2024-076  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR  
GENERATION WILD NORTHEAST METRO COALITION  
Council Communication  
Attachments:  
Resolution 2024-076  
Generation Wild Northeast Metro Coalition Agreement  
Res  
2024-079  
A RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION 5 OF THE DIRECTORY OF CITY  
FEES AND CHARGES TO ADD THE FEES CHARGED FOR THE  
BACKYARD KEEPING OF CHICKENS / BEES PERMITS  
Attachments:  
Council Communication  
Resolution 2024-079  
Exhibit A - Fee Schedule Section 5  
Fee Schedule Section 5 - Redlined  
June 3, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes  
Ordinance discussed at the June 3, 2024 meeting.  
Res  
A RESOLUTION APPROVING GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO  
2024-084  
GRANT AGREEMENT FOR GENERATION WILD NORTHEAST METRO  
COALITION  
Council Communication  
Attachments:  
Resolution 2024-084  
Grant Agreement  
Grant Agreement - Exhibit A - Grantee Resolution  
Grant Agreement - Exhibit A - Grantor Resolution  
Grant Agreement - Exhibit B - Project Application  
Grant Agreement - Exhibit C - Approved Budget  
Grant Agreement - Exhibit D - Governing Agreements  
9.  
Public Hearings  
Res  
A RESOLUTION FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK  
2024-030  
GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM APPROVING THE 2024 ANNUAL ACTION  
PLAN  
Attachments:  
Council Communication  
Resolution 2024-030  
Resolution 2024-030 - Exhibit A - 2024 Annual Action Plan  
Presentation  
Legal Notice Affidavit  
The public hearings will be conducted in a hybrid format in person and via Zoom. There  
will be an opportunity to testify live during the meeting or 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, July 15th.  
Please contact the City Clerk to request paper copies of materials.  
10.  
Ordinances on 1st Reading  
Ord 2579  
AN  
DEVELOPMENT CODE ARTICLE VII DIVISION 5 AND ARTICLE XI  
DIVISION 2 TO EXPAND PERMITTED AREAS FOR XERIC  
LANDSCAPING PRACTICES  
ORDINANCE  
AMENDING  
COMMERCE  
CITY  
LAND  
Attachments:  
Council Communication  
Ordinance 2579  
Presentation  
Ordinance 2579 - Exhibit A - Division 5 - Redline  
Ordinance 2579 - Exhibit B - Division 5 - Clean  
Ordinance 2579 - Exhibit C - Division 2 - Redline  
Ordinance 2579 - Exhibit D - Division 2 - Clean  
Approved Plant List - Clean  
Approved Plant List - Redlined  
April 8, 2024 Study Session Presentation  
Ord 2583  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 9 OF THE  
COMMERCE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE (CCRMC) BY ADDING A NEW  
DIVISION 9 ESTABLISHING A SHORT-TERM RENTAL REGISTRATION  
PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY  
Attachments:  
Council Communication  
Ordinance 2583  
Ordinance 2583 - Exhibit A - Division 9  
Presentation  
March 18, 2024 Presentation  
March 18, 2024 Meeting Minutes  
Ord 2611  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2024 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF  
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO, BY APPROPRIATING  
UNENCUMBERED FUND BALANCE IN THE GENERAL FUND IN THE  
AMOUNT OF $8,828,665 FOR USE ON SPECIFIED PROJECTS,  
INCLUDING  
SPECIFIED  
INTERFUND  
TRANSFERS,  
AND  
AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURES THEREOF.  
Attachments:  
Council Communication  
Ordinance 2611  
2024 Mid-Year Appropriations Package Summary  
Ord 2612  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2024 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF  
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE  
SONORAN INSTITUTE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000 FOR THE  
FUNDING OF  
GARDEN.  
A
DESIGN FOR  
A
XERISCAPE DEMONSTRATION  
Attachments:  
Council Communication  
Ordinance 2612  
Grant Agreement  
11.  
Ordinances on 2nd Reading  
Ord 2567  
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE EXISTING MORATORIUM ON NEW  
RETAIL AND MEDICAL MARIJUANA STORE LICENSES IN WARDS I  
AND II IN THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY BY AN ADDITIONAL SIX  
MONTHS  
Council Communication  
Attachments:  
Ordinance 2567  
Ordinance 2567 - Exhibit A - Redline  
Ordinance 2567 - Exhibit B - Clean  
Marijuana Licensee List  
Interactive Marijuana Licensee Map  
Marijuana Potential Eligible Properties Map  
Ordinance 2527  
Passed on 1st Reading on June 17, 2024. VOTE: 6 - Aye, 2 - Nay, 1 - Excused.  
12.  
13.  
Administrative Council Business  
Council Reports  
24-181  
Review of Work Schedule  
Regular Meetings  
Study Sessions  
Attachments:  
14.  
Adjourn  
24-179  
City Manager Week in Review Report  
Attachments:  
July 5, 2024 Report  
24-180  
City Council Policies  
Council Policies  
Attachments:  
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