City Council
Regular MeetingCommerce City, CO · October 17, 2016
Minutes
7887 E. 60th Ave.
Commerce City Commerce City, CO 80022
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Meeting Minutes - Final
City Council
Monday, October 17, 2016 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 October 17, 2016, at 6:06 pm.
Present: 9 - Mayor Sean Ford , Council Member Jadie Carson, Council Member Rick
A. Teter, Mayor Pro Tem René Bullock, Council Member Crystal Elliott,
Council Member Jason McEldowney, Council Member Steven J. Douglas,
Council Member Andrew Amador and Council Member Paolo Diaz
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Audience Introduction
The audience introduced themselves.
4. Proclamations and Recognitions
16-46 Recognition of the CPRA 2016 Fellow Award
Parks Recreation and Golf Director Keith introduced Tim Moore as the recipient of
the Colorado Parks and Recreation Association's 2016 Fellow Award. Mr. Moore has
served Commerce City for 40 years.
This Recognition was discussed and closed
5. Citizen Communication
Suncor representatives provided council with a recap of the power outage event at
the refinery last week. They explained that air quality monitoring went into effect
immediately and is still in effect.
Chief Vincel from South Adams County Fire District appeared before council to
review the district's protocol in hazmat incidents.
A representative from Congressman Perlmutter's Office provided council with an
itinerary of upcoming events.
Harvest Thomas, 7110 E. 60th Wy., provided council with an update from the Adams
14 School District. Mr. Thomas asked about the procedure for installing speed bumps
on Oneida in front of Rose Hill Elementary.
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6. Approval of Minutes
Min 16-76 Meeting minutes of August 15, 2016
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Bullock, seconded by Council Member
McEldowney, to allow Mayor Ford to abstain from voting on the meeting minutes of
August 15, 2016, because of his excused absence.
VOTE: 8 aye, 1 abstain (Ford)
A motion was made by Council Member McEldowney, seconded by Council
Member Teter, that the minutes be approved. VOTE:
Aye: 8- Council Member Carson, Council Member Teter, Mayor Pro Tem Bullock,
Council Member Elliott, Council Member McEldowney, Council Member
Douglas, Council Member Amador and Council Member Diaz
Abstained: 1- Mayor Ford
7. Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Council Member McEldowney, seconded by Council
Member Amador, to approve the consent agenda as presented. ROLL CALL
VOTE:
Aye: 9- Mayor Ford, Council Member Carson, Council Member Teter, Mayor Pro
Tem Bullock, Council Member Elliott, Council Member McEldowney,
Council Member Douglas, Council Member Amador and Council Member
Diaz
Z-934-16 AN ORDINANCE REZONING FROM ADAMS COUNTY A-3 TO
COMMERCE CITY PUBLIC THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN
EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF,
LOCATED NORTH OF E. 112TH AVENUE, SOUTH OF THE
BURLINGTON NORTHERN AND SANTA FE RAILROAD
RIGHT-OF-WAY, WEST OF THE O’BRIAN CANAL, AND EAST OF
HIGHWAY 2 (PIN: 172306000013 AND 172306200001),
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO, AND AMENDING THE ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO TO
REFLECT SAID REZONING.
AN-237-16 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCOMPLISHING THE
ANNEXATION OF CONTIGUOUS UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A
PART HEREOF, LOCATED NORTH OF E. 112TH AVENUE, WEST
OF THE O’BRIAN CANAL, SOUTH OF THE BURLINGTON
NORTHERN SANTA FE RAILROAD, AND EAST OF HIGHWAY 2
(PIN: 172306000013), COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO.
AN-238-16 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCOMPLISHING THE
ANNEXATION OF CONTIGUOUS UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A
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PART HEREOF, LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF THE BURLINGTON
NORTHERN SANTA FE RAILROAD AND THE INTERSTATE 76
ALIGNMENT (PIN: 172306200001), COMMERCE CITY,
COLORADO.
Ord 2108 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21-9210 OF THE
COMMERCE CITY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELATING TO
PUBLIC PARKS AND RECREATION FEES
Ord 2115 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2016 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE - JAG/BYRNE GRANT FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $18,766 FOR THE PURCHASE OF TASERS TO BE
USED BY POLICE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL AND
AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF
Res 2016-116 RESOLUTION APPROVING GREATER OUTDOORS COLORADO
INSPIRE GRANT AGREEMENT
Res 2016-117 RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE PARKS, RECREATION AND GOLF
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Res 2016-120 RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TERMINATING
TOWER ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT FUNDING
AGREEMENT
Res 2016-124 RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO DESIGNATED BOARDS
AND COMMISSIONS OF COMMERCE CITY
8. Public Hearings
Res 2016-39 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2017 BUDGET AND
CERTIFICATION OF THE MILL LEVY FOR THE CITY OF
COMMERCE CITY
Mayor Ford opened the public hearing.
Finance Director Carstens presented the proposed 2017 budget to council. Ms.
Carstens stated that the total budget is $71.5 million and there is $39,581,438 in
general fund reserves. Council is asked to continue the hearing to November 7,
2016.
A motion was made by Council Member McEldowney, seconded by Council
Member Amador, that this resolution be continued to November 4, 2016. VOICE
VOTE: Unanimous, all present affirmed.
9. Ordinances on 1st Reading
Ord 2111 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEASING OF CERTAIN CITY
PROPERTY AND THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY BY THE CITY
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OF A SITE LEASE, A LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AN
ESCROW AGREEMENT AND OTHER FINANCING DOCUMENTS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH; SETTING FORTH PARAMETERS AND
RESTRICTIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE FINANCING;
AUTHORIZING THE REFUNDING OF CERTAIN CERTIFICATES OF
PARTICIPATION; RATIFYING ACTION PREVIOUSLY TAKEN
CONCERNING THE REFERENCED TRANSACTIONS; AND
PROVIDING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO
A motion was made by Council Member McEldowney, seconded by Council
Member Teter, that this ordinance be introduced by council as seated and
approved on first reading. VOTE:
Aye: 9- Mayor Ford, Council Member Carson, Council Member Teter, Mayor Pro
Tem Bullock, Council Member Elliott, Council Member McEldowney,
Council Member Douglas, Council Member Amador and Council Member
Diaz
10. Administrative Council Business
Council Member Amador reported on a mobile home on blocks with no skirting
around the bottom and a structure with a cardboard roof located at approximately
59th & Highway 2. Mr. Amador also expressed concern with the number of campers
parked in the WalMart parking lot.
Council Member Douglas asked if the rough patches on the Tower Road detour route
can be patched.
Council Member Douglas and Mayor Pro Tem Bullock gave a brief presentation on
the highlights of the Leadership Conference they recently attended.
11. Reports
City Manager McBroom highlighted items off his weekly report provided to council
earlier via email.
Mayor Ford and council reported on their attendance at various meetings and events.
12. Adjourn to NIGID Meeting
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 pm.
In accord with the city charter, the city attorney read the title to all ordinances and
resolutions adopted by council at this meeting.
Respectfully Submitted By:
____________________________
Laura Bauer, City Clerk
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Agenda
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Meeting Agenda - Final
City Council
Monday, October 17, 2016 6:00 PM Council Chambers
1. Call to Order/Roll Call - 6:00
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Audience Introduction - 6:05
4. Proclamations and Recognitions - 6:10
16-46 Recognition of the CPRA 2016 Fellow Award
5. Citizen Communication - 6:15
6. Approval of Minutes - 6:45
Min 16-76 Meeting minutes of August 15, 2016
Attachments: Minutes
7. Consent Agenda - 6:50
Z-934-16 AN ORDINANCE REZONING FROM ADAMS COUNTY A-3 TO
COMMERCE CITY PUBLIC THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT
“A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, LOCATED
NORTH OF E. 112TH AVENUE, SOUTH OF THE BURLINGTON
NORTHERN AND SANTA FE RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, WEST OF
THE O’BRIAN CANAL, AND EAST OF HIGHWAY 2 (PIN:
172306000013 AND 172306200001), COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO,
AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE
CITY, COLORADO TO REFLECT SAID REZONING.
Attachments: Ordinance Final
Vicinity Map
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AN-237-16 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCOMPLISHING THE
ANNEXATION OF CONTIGUOUS UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A
PART HEREOF, LOCATED NORTH OF E. 112TH AVENUE, WEST OF
THE O’BRIAN CANAL, SOUTH OF THE BURLINGTON NORTHERN
SANTA FE RAILROAD, AND EAST OF HIGHWAY 2 (PIN:
172306000013), COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO.
Attachments: Ordinance Final
Annexation Map
AN-238-16 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCOMPLISHING THE
ANNEXATION OF CONTIGUOUS UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A
PART HEREOF, LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF THE BURLINGTON
NORTHERN SANTA FE RAILROAD AND THE INTERSTATE 76
ALIGNMENT (PIN: 172306200001), COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO.
Attachments: Ordinance Final
Annexation Map
Ord 2108 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21-9210 OF THE
COMMERCE CITY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELATING TO
PUBLIC PARKS AND RECREATION FEES
Attachments: Ordinance Final
Ord 2115 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2016 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE - JAG/BYRNE GRANT FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $18,766 FOR THE PURCHASE OF TASERS TO BE
USED BY POLICE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL AND
AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF
Attachments: Ordinance Final
Res RESOLUTION APPROVING GREATER OUTDOORS COLORADO
2016-116 INSPIRE GRANT AGREEMENT
Attachments: Resolution
Application
Res RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE PARKS, RECREATION AND GOLF
2016-117 ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Attachments: Resolution
Res RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TERMINATING
2016-120 TOWER ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT FUNDING AGREEMENT
Attachments: Resolution
Amendment
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Res RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO DESIGNATED BOARDS
2016-124 AND COMMISSIONS OF COMMERCE CITY
Attachments: Resolution
8. Public Hearings - 6:55
Res 2016-39 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2017 BUDGET AND CERTIFICATION
OF THE MILL LEVY FOR THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY
Attachments: Resolution
Presentation
9. Ordinances on 1st Reading - 7:10
Ord 2111 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEASING OF CERTAIN CITY
PROPERTY AND THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY BY THE CITY OF
A SITE LEASE, A LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AN ESCROW
AGREEMENT AND OTHER FINANCING DOCUMENTS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH; SETTING FORTH PARAMETERS AND
RESTRICTIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE FINANCING;
AUTHORIZING THE REFUNDING OF CERTAIN CERTIFICATES OF
PARTICIPATION; RATIFYING ACTION PREVIOUSLY TAKEN
CONCERNING THE REFERENCED TRANSACTIONS; AND
PROVIDING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO
Attachments: Ordinance
10. Administrative Council Business - 7:15
11. Reports - 7:30
12. Adjourn to NIGID Meeting - 7:45
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