City Council
Regular MeetingCommerce City, CO · May 5, 2014
Minutes
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City Council
Monday, May 5, 2014 6:00 PM Council Chambers
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Commerce City was called to
order by Mayor Ford on May 5, 2014, at 6:00 PM.
Present: 8 - Mayor Sean Ford , Council Member Jim Benson, Council Member Rick A.
Teter, Council Member Crystal Elliott, Council Member Steven J. Douglas,
Council Member Andrew Amador, Council Member Jadie Carson and
Mayor Pro Tem René Bullock
Absent: 1 - Council Member Jason McEldowney
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Audience Introduction
The audience introduced themselves.
4. Proclamations and Recognitions
Councilman McEldowney arrived during the Municipal Clerks Week Proclamation.
Present: 9 - Mayor Sean Ford , Council Member Jim Benson, Council Member Rick A.
Teter, Council Member Crystal Elliott, Council Member Steven J. Douglas,
Council Member Andrew Amador, Council Member Jadie Carson, Council
Member Jason McEldowney and Mayor Pro Tem René Bullock
Proc 14-03 Kids to Park Day Proclamation
A motion was made by Council Member Carson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Bullock, that this proclamation be approved. VOICE VOTE: Unanimous, all
present affirmed.
Aye: 8 - Mayor Ford, Council Member Benson, Council Member Teter, Council
Member Elliott, Council Member Douglas, Council Member Amador,
Council Member Carson and Mayor Pro Tem Bullock
Proc 14-08 Proclamation designating May 4-10, 2014, as Municipal Clerks Week
A motion was made by Council Member Amador, seconded by Council Member
Carson, that this proclamation be approved. VOICE VOTE: Unanimous, all
present affirmed.
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Aye: 8 - Mayor Ford, Council Member Benson, Council Member Teter, Council
Member Elliott, Council Member Douglas, Council Member Amador,
Council Member Carson and Mayor Pro Tem Bullock
Proc 14-09 Proclamation for National Police Week
A motion was made by Council Member Carson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Bullock, that this proclamation be approved. VOICE VOTE: Unanimous, all
present affirmed.
5. Citizen Communication
Charles Wolfersberger addressed Council on behalf of the Riverdale Dunes
Metropolitan District to invite them to a ribbon cutting event .
6. Approval of Minutes
Min 14-156 Meeting Minutes of February 3, 2014
A motion was made by Council Member Carson, seconded by Council Member
McEldowney, that the minutes be approved. VOICE VOTE: Unanimous, all
present affirmed.
Min 14-157 Meeting Minutes of March 3, 2014
A motion was made by Council Member Douglas, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Bullock, that the minutes be approved. VOICE VOTE: Unanimous, all present
affirmed.
7. Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem René Bullock, seconded by Council
Member Jason McEldowney, that the consent agenda be approved as
presented. ROLL CALL VOTE:
Aye: 9- Mayor Ford, Council Member Benson, Council Member Teter, Council
Member Elliott, Council Member Douglas, Council Member Amador,
Council Member Carson, Council Member McEldowney and Mayor Pro
Tem Bullock
Ord 2000 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12-6010 OF THE
COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING THE
RESIDENCY OF SEX OFFENDERS WITHIN THE CITY
Res 2014-46 RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY AND
ZAK DIRT, INC. FOR EAST 104TH AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT, PHASE 3B
Res 2014-49 RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO DESIGNATED BOARDS
AND COMMISSIONS OF COMMERCE CITY
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8. Ordinances on 1st Reading
Ord 2005 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7-1014 OF THE
COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXTEND THE
PROHIBITION OF SMOKING IN CITY PARKS, TRAILS, OPEN
SPACES AND RECREATION FACILITIES, TO INCLUDE THE USE
OF ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES.
Boys & Girls Club participants came forward to encourage council to approve
Ordinance 2005 banning the use of electronic smoking devices in city parks, trails,
recreation facilities and open spaces. These same youth were instrumental in
banning cigarettes in these same areas.
A motion was made by Council Member McEldowney, seconded by Council
Member Carson, that this ordinance be continued to a future study session.
VOICE VOTE: Unanimous, all present affirmed.
9. Presentations
Pres 14-627 2014 1st Quarter Update
City Manager McBroom presented the first quarter update of the organization's work
plan. Three main reasons for the plan include: transparancy to the community,
demonstrate that daily work is aligned with council's goals, and provide staff with an
understanding that their work adds value to the community. Mr. McBroom provided
key highlights from each department.
Pres 14-628 Capital Program Update
Deputy City Manager Hayes presented council with a capital program update. Mr.
Hayes highlighted the completion of program tasks that include: finalized staffing and
consultant needs, issued RFPs and RFQs, completed bond issuance, finalized and
adopted a procurement policy. The first of three (3) neighborhood outreaches for the
Fronterra Park project was held. Council encouraged staff to erect signage to inform
the public of ongoing projects.
10. Administrative Council Business
None
11. Reports
City Manager McBroom provided highlights of his weekly report emailed to council
earlier in the day.
Mayor and Council provided updates on their weekly meetings and events.
12. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 pm.
In accord with the city charter, the city attorney read the title to all ordinances and
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resolutions adopted by council at this meeting.
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