City Council
Regular MeetingCommerce City, CO · November 7, 2016
Minutes
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Meeting Minutes - Final
City Council
Monday, November 7, 2016 6:00 PM Council Chambers
1. Call to Order/Roll Call - 6:00
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Commerce City was called to
order by Mayor Ford on November 7, 2016, at 6:06 pm.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Bullock, seconded by Council Member
Amador to excuse Council Member McEldowney from tonight's meeting.
VOTE: 8 aye, 1 excused (McEldowney)
Present: 8 - Mayor Sean Ford , Council Member Jadie Carson, Council Member Rick
A. Teter, Mayor Pro Tem René Bullock, Council Member Crystal Elliott,
Council Member Steven J. Douglas, Council Member Andrew Amador and
Council Member Paolo Diaz
Excused: 1 - Council Member Jason McEldowney
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Audience Introduction
The audience introduced themselves.
4. Citizen Communication
David Rush, no address given, appeared before council to express concern over
gopher holes in the alleyway by his house.
5. Consent Agenda
Council Member Douglas asked to remove Resolutions 2016-128 and 2016-129 from
the consent agenda for further discussion.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Bullock, seconded by Council Member
Amador, to approve the consent agenda as amended. ROLL CALL VOTE:
Aye: 8- Mayor Ford, Council Member Carson, Council Member Teter, Mayor Pro
Tem Bullock, Council Member Elliott, Council Member Douglas, Council
Member Amador and Council Member Diaz
Excused: 1- Council Member McEldowney
Ord 2111 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEASING OF CERTAIN CITY
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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
Res 2016-125 RESOLUTION APPROVING INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
CONCERNING THE ADAMS COUNTY COMMUNITY TRANSIT
PROGRAM
Res 2016-126 RESOLUTION FINDING SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE OF AN
ANNEXATION PETITION AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO
DETERMINE IF THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION COMPLIES WITH
STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCH ANNEXATION
AN-244-16
Res 2016-129 RESOLUTION APPROVING INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
WITH THE SOUTH ADAMS COUNTY WATER AND SANITATION
DISTRICT REGARDING SECOND CREEK INFRASTRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENTS
Interim Director of External Affairs Halstead provided clarification on the funding
mechanism for this project.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Bullock, seconded by Council Member
Douglas, that this resolution be adopted. VOTE:
Aye: 8- Mayor Ford, Council Member Carson, Council Member Teter, Mayor Pro
Tem Bullock, Council Member Elliott, Council Member Douglas, Council
Member Amador and Council Member Diaz
Excused: 1- Council Member McEldowney
Res 2016-128 RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO
CONTRACT FOR NEW RECREATION CENTER AND
INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Bullock, seconded by Council Member
Douglas, that this resolution be adopted. VOTE:
Aye: 8- Mayor Ford, Council Member Carson, Council Member Teter, Mayor Pro
Tem Bullock, Council Member Elliott, Council Member Douglas, Council
Member Amador and Council Member Diaz
Excused: 1- Council Member McEldowney
6. Public Hearings
Res 2016-39 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2017 BUDGET AND
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CERTIFICATION OF THE MILL LEVY FOR THE CITY OF
COMMERCE CITY
Mayor Ford reopened the public hearing on the 2017 proposed budget.
No one came forward to address council on the budget and the public hearing was
closed.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Bullock, seconded by Council Member
Amador, that this resolution be adopted. VOTE:
Aye: 8- Mayor Ford, Council Member Carson, Council Member Teter, Mayor Pro
Tem Bullock, Council Member Elliott, Council Member Douglas, Council
Member Amador and Council Member Diaz
Excused: 1- Council Member McEldowney
7. Ordinances on 1st Reading
Ord 2117 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2016 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
(HUD) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $386,340 FOR SIDEWALK
CONSTRUCTION AND BUS STOP IMPROVEMENTS AND THE
AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF.
A motion was made by Council Member Douglas, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Bullock, that this ordinance be introduced by council as seated and approved
on first reading. VOTE:
Aye: 8- Mayor Ford, Council Member Carson, Council Member Teter, Mayor Pro
Tem Bullock, Council Member Elliott, Council Member Douglas, Council
Member Amador and Council Member Diaz
Excused: 1- Council Member McEldowney
Ord 2118 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2016 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE
BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $6,400.00 FOR THE BULLETPROOF VEST
PROGRAM IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE
AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Bullock, seconded by Council Member
Diaz, that this ordinance be introduced by council as seated and approved on
first reading. VOTE:
Aye: 8- Mayor Ford, Council Member Carson, Council Member Teter, Mayor Pro
Tem Bullock, Council Member Elliott, Council Member Douglas, Council
Member Amador and Council Member Diaz
Excused: 1- Council Member McEldowney
8. Presentations
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Pres 16-596 Senior Advisory Committee Bi-Annual Presentation
Recreation Supervisor Derrick Tripp introduced members of the senior committee.
Mr. Tripp stated that the senior advisory committee is made up of three
sub-committees: Program/Wellness, Outreach, and Umbrella . The advisory
committee completed 12 action items in 2016.
Thelma Cole, Carol Harvotth, Jennie Loveridge and George Maxey spoke on behalf
of the three sub-committees. Each member highlighted the year's accomplishments.
Pres 16-99 Capital Program Update
Susan Carabajal reviewed the CIP Citizens Advisory Committee's recent milestones.
Scott Hergenrader provided council with the 11th update on the capital program. Mr.
Hergenrader stated that the second debt of $66 million has been issued and on the
revenue side, the target is $9 to $10 million. Both the Tower Road Project and the
new recreation center project have begun and the existing recreation center remodel
is in the planning phase.
Pres 16-100 2016 3rd Quarter Work Plan Update
City Manager McBroom provided council with an update of the administrative work
plan. The plan is an action plan that is in alignment with council's stated goals.
Highlights of the plan include: partnering with Adelante Community Development to
provide training programs for small businesses, McLane Food Service, Inc.
purchased 20 acres for a 216,000 square foot industrial facility near DIA, 172 new
residential permits issued, a final roadmap to improving the city's records
management program presented to the leadership team, and an increase in
complaints of marijuana grows in residential neighborhoods.
9. Administrative Council Business
City Manager McBroom proposed holding the winter retreat on January 27th & 28th.
A motion was made by Council Member Amador, seconded by Council Member
Elliott, to hold the winter retreat on January 27th and 28th.
VOTE: 8 aye, 1 excused (McEldowney)
Council Member Douglas asked about installing a safe crossing at 112th & Oakland
Street.
Council Member Amador asked about including reflectors on the new traffic islands
along 72nd Avenue. He also reported on asphalt issues at 74th & Colorado Blvd.
16-63 Letter to U.S. Postal Service regarding multiple zip codes
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Bullock, seconded by Council Member
Amador, to authorize the mayor to sign a letter addressed to the United States Postal
Service regarding multiple zip codes within Commerce City.
VOTE: 8 aye, 1 excused (McEldowney)
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10. Reports
City Manager McBroom highlighted items from his weekly report sent to council via
email earlier today.
Mayor and council reported on their attendance at various meetings and events.
11. Executive Session
16-41 An executive session pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(a) and (e) for the
purpose of considering the potential lease or transfer of the real
property at 7450 Highway 2 and for the purpose for determining
positions relative to negotiations for any such transaction
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Bullock, seconded by Council Member
Teter, that an executive session, pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(a) and (e), for the
purpose of considering the potential lease or transfer of the real property at
7450 Highway 2 and for the purpose of determining positions relative to
negotiations for any such transaction, be held. VOTE:
Aye: 8- Mayor Ford, Council Member Carson, Council Member Teter, Mayor Pro
Tem Bullock, Council Member Elliott, Council Member Douglas, Council
Member Amador and Council Member Diaz
Excused: 1- Council Member McEldowney
12. Adjourn to NIGID Meeting
Mayor Ford appointed Council Member Amador to serve as acting mayor while he
and Mayor Pro Tem Bullock are out of town.
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 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:
___________________________
Laura Bauer, City Clerk
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Agenda
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Meeting Agenda - Final-revised
City Council
Monday, November 7, 2016 6:00 PM Council Chambers
1. Call to Order/Roll Call - 6:00
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Audience Introduction - 6:05
4. Citizen Communication - 6:10
5. Consent Agenda - 6:40
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 Final
Res RESOLUTION APPROVING INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
2016-125 CONCERNING THE ADAMS COUNTY COMMUNITY TRANSIT
PROGRAM
Attachments: Resolution
IGA
Res RESOLUTION FINDING SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE OF AN
2016-126 ANNEXATION PETITION AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO
DETERMINE IF THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION COMPLIES WITH
STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCH ANNEXATION AN-244-16
Attachments: Resolution
Petition
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Res RESOLUTION APPROVING INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
2016-129 WITH THE SOUTH ADAMS COUNTY WATER AND SANITATION
DISTRICT REGARDING SECOND CREEK INFRASTRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENTS
Attachments: Resolution
IGA
Res RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO CONTRACT
2016-128 FOR NEW RECREATION CENTER AND INFRASTRUCTURE
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
Attachments: Resolution
Change Order Details
6. Public Hearings - 6:45
Res 2016-39 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2017 BUDGET AND CERTIFICATION
OF THE MILL LEVY FOR THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY
Attachments: Resolution
Presentation
7. Ordinances on 1st Reading - 6:55
Ord 2117 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2016 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
(HUD) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $386,340 FOR SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION
AND BUS STOP IMPROVEMENTS AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF
THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF.
Attachments: Ordinance
Ord 2118 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2016 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE
BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $6,400.00 FOR THE BULLETPROOF VEST PROGRAM
IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE
EXPENDITURE THEREOF.
Attachments: Ordinance
8. Presentations - 7:05
Pres 16-596 Senior Advisory Committee Bi-Annual Presentation
Attachments: Presentation
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Pres 16-99 Capital Program Update
Attachments: Presentation
Pres 16-100 2016 3rd Quarter Work Plan Update
Attachments: Presentation
WorkPlan Projects
Ops ProActive
Ops Reactive
Economic Activity Report
Economic Indicators Trends
9. Administrative Council Business - 8:30
16-63 Letter to U.S. Postal Service regarding multiple zip codes
Attachments: Letter
10. Reports - 8:45
11. Executive Session - 9:00
16-41 An executive session pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(a) and (e) for the
purpose of considering the potential lease or transfer of the real property
at 7450 Highway 2 and for the purpose for determining positions relative
to negotiations for any such transaction
12. Adjourn to NIGID Meeting - 9:30
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