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Commerce City, CO 80022

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Commerce City

Meeting Minutes - Final

City Council

Monday, October 20, 2025

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_kewqZRMXTdKxs

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Regular Meeting. Revised 10/17/2025 at 6:15 PM.

Times given are estimates only

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 October 20, 2025, at 6:00 PM.

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Present:

Mayor Steven J. Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Susan Noble, Council Member

Oscar Madera, Council Member Rocky Teter, Council Member Renee

Chacon, Council Member Craig Kim, Council Member Charles Dukes,

Council Member Sean Ford and Council Member Kristi Douglas

Pledge of Allegiance

The pledge of allegiance was recited.

Approval of Agenda

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

approve the agenda as presented. VOTE: 9 - Aye

Public Comment

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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, October 20, 2025.

The following residents spoke in support of Ordinance 2732:

Bryan Reid

Jim Erwin-Svoboda

Amy Cesario

Mark Armstrong

Mike Bruce

Priya Mahesh

Randi Bauer

Dan Galasso

The following residents spoke in opposition to Ordinance 2732:

Jaeger Luke

Augdon Greening

Jay Willmott

Ryan Doherty

Preston Bentley

Patrick Haney

Mike Eggleston

Tim Trostel

Lori Young requested Council consider a $1,000 sponsorship for Adams14

Scholarships.

Keith Rogers spoke on neighborhood issues and flooding on Colorado Blvd.

Jackie Valdez spoke on traffic issues on Brighton Blvd. and Ordinance 2732.

Lauren Simpson spoke on Feline Fix mission, Council consideration of a sponsorship

to Feline Fix, and a Dec. 2nd Holiday of Sinatra Event.

Noticed Council Business

25-257 Recreational vehicles and abandoned vehicle enforcement

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

Ford, to direct the City Manager and staff to look into how neighboring

jurisdictions regulate the parking of recreational vehicles and to identify

potential revisions to the City's municipal code. VOTE:

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Aye:

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

Member Teter, Council Member Chacon, Council Member Kim, Council

Member Dukes, Council Member Ford and Council Member Douglas

Consent Agenda

Council Member Chacon requested to remove Proc 25-036 and Proc 25-037 from the

Consent Agenda.

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

Chacon, that the Consent Agenda be approved, as amended. VOTE:

9 -

Aye:

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

Member Teter, Council Member Chacon, Council Member Kim, Council

Member Dukes, Council Member Ford and Council Member Douglas

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Minutes of the October 6, 2025 Regular Meeting

Sponsorship for Adams 14 Foundation Fundraiser

Sponsorship for The Feline Fix Fundraiser

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Proc 25-031

Proclamation Declaring November 1, 2025 as Extra Mile Day in

Commerce City, Colorado

Proc 25-036

Proclamation Declaring November 2025 as Native American Heritage

Month in Commerce City, Colorado

Iona LongSoldier, DEI Commission Chair, read the proclamation for the record.

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

Ford, that this Proclamation be approved. VOTE:

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Aye:

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

Member Teter, Council Member Chacon, Council Member Kim, Council

Member Dukes, Council Member Ford and Council Member Douglas

Proc 25-037

Proclamation Recognizing Cultural Council for Music in the Park 2025

Season

Council Member Chacon and Council Member Douglas read the proclamation for the

record.

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

Member Kim, that this Proclamation be approved. VOTE:

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Aye:

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

Member Teter, Council Member Chacon, Council Member Kim, Council

Member Dukes, Council Member Ford and Council Member Douglas

Ord 2733

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21-9230 OF THE LAND

DEVELOPMENT CODE TO REPEAL THE WATER ACQUISITION FEE

Res 2025-099

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR

HIGHWAY 2 MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS FROM EAST 96TH AVENUE

TO EAST 104TH AVENUE PROJECT TO CONCRETE EXPRESS,

INC. D/B/A CEI OR CEI CONSTRUCTORS

Res 2025-156

A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO

AGREEMENT REGARDING FINAL DESIGN, RIGHT-OF-WAY

ACQUISITION, AND CONSTRUCTION OF DRAINAGE AND FLOOD

CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS FOR FAIRFAX PARK DETENTION AND

OUTFALL WITH THE URBAN DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL

DISTRICT

Public Hearings

Res 2025-053

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF

COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO FOR THE YEAR 2026 AND

PROVIDING FOR 2025 COMMERCE CITY TAX LEVY

Mayor Douglas opened the public hearing.

Christopher Johnson, Budget Manager, provided the staff presentation to Council.

There was no public testimony on the matter.

Mayor Douglas closed the public hearing.

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

Teter, to continue the hearing for Resolution 2025-053 to November 3, 2025.

Vote:

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Aye:

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

Member Teter, Council Member Chacon, Council Member Kim, Council

Member Dukes, Council Member Ford and Council Member Douglas

Recess to Urban Renewal Authority and General Improvement District Meetings -

7:20 PM

The meeting adjourned to the Urban Renewal Authority and General Improvement

District meetings at 8:00 p.m.

Reconvene City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council Meeting reconvened at 9:09 p.m.

Public Hearings

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Z25-0002

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND

ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY

REZONING THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 10225

CHAMBERS ROAD FROM AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT (AG) TO

MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R-3)

Mayor Douglas opened the public hearing.

Marcus Hawkner, representing the applicant, provided the applicant presentation and

was present to take questions from Council.

Nathan Chaves, City Planner, provided the staff presentation to Council.

Cynthia Wood spoke in support of Ordinance Z25-0002

Tom Kaufman spoke in support of Ordinance Z25-0002

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

to extend the automatic time of adjournment to midnight. VOTE: 9- Aye

Greg Thompson spoke on the capacity of 27J School District to accommodate

additional housing

Mayor Douglas closed the public hearing.

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

Ford, that Zoning Ordinance Z25-0002 be introduced by Council as seated and

approved on first reading. VOTE:

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Aye:

Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Madera, Council Member Teter,

Council Member Kim, Council Member Dukes and Council Member Ford

3 - Mayor Douglas, Council Member Chacon and Council Member Douglas

Nay:

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, October 20. Please contact the City Clerk to request paper

copies of materials.

Resolutions

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Res 2025-158

A RESOLUTION APPROVING A REVISED COMMERCE CITY

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM POLICY

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

to amend the Economic Development Incentive Policy Section 1: Priority Investments

to read "[g]row the City's target manufacturing clusters, including renewable and clean

energy, broadband and digital communication, healthcare and wellness, financial

services, IT & software, food & beverage, and education. VOTE: 9 - Aye

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

Teter, that Resolution 2025-158 be adopted, as amended. VOTE:

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Aye:

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

Member Teter, Council Member Chacon, Council Member Kim, Council

Member Dukes, Council Member Ford and Council Member Douglas

Res 2025-148

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 EAST 56TH AVE. RECONSTRUCTION, BRIGHTON BLVD.

TO VASQUEZ BLVD. PROJECT

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

Ford, that Resolution 2025-148 be adopted. VOTE:

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Aye:

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

Member Teter, Council Member Chacon, Council Member Kim, Council

Member Dukes, Council Member Ford and Council Member Douglas

Ordinances on 1st Reading

Ord 2732

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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 2

OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND

THE FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS OF THE 2021

INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE (IRC)

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

to extend the meeting by 15 minutes. VOTE: 8- Aye, 1- Nay (Ford)

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

reconsider the vote on Ordinance 2732. VOTE: 4- Aye, 5- Nay (Dukes, Kim, Madera,

Teter, Ford)

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

Teter, that Ordinance 2732 be introduced by Council as seated and approved

on first reading. VOTE:

5 -

Aye:

Mayor Douglas, Council Member Madera, Council Member Teter, Council

Member Dukes and Council Member Ford

4 -

Nay:

Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Chacon, Council Member Kim and

Council Member Douglas

Ordinances on 2nd Reading

PUDA25-0002

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AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE NEXUS NORTH AT DIA PUD

ZONE DOCUMENT AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO ALLOW WAREHOUSE

AND DISTRIBUTION LAND USES AND REDUCE THE MAXIMUM

FRONT YARD SETBACK FOR PLANNING AREA 3 CONSISTING OF

21.5 ACRES LOCATED AT 17010 EAST 88TH AVENUE

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

Teter, that this Zoning Ordinances be approved on second & final reading.

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 Chacon and Council Member

Douglas

Administrative Council Business

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15.

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

that the City Attorney's office be instructed to obtain a third-party investigator to (a)

investigate the allegations of a complaint involving a Council Member and (b) provide

Council a report and summary as set forth in CP-25, for Council's further consideration.

VOTE: 9- Aye

Council Reports

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

Adjourn

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The meeting adjourned at 12:11 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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Kim Garland, Acting City Clerk

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