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7887 E. 60th Ave. Commerce City Commerce City, CO 80022 c3gov.com Meeting Minutes - Final City Council Monday, November 21, 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 Pro Tem Bullock on November 21, 2016, at 6:00 PM. A motion was made by Council Member Amador, seconded by Council Member McEldowney to excuse Mayor Ford from this meeting. ROLL CALL VOTE: 8 aye, 1 excused (Ford) Present: 8 - 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 Excused: 1 - Mayor Sean Ford 2. Executive Session 16-60 An executive session pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(b) for the purpose of receiving legal advice concerning public official liability training A motion was made by Council Member McEldowney, seconded by Council Member Carson, that an executive session, pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(b) for the purpose of receiving legal advice concerning public official liability training, be held. 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 3. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 4. Audience Introduction The audience introduced themselves. 5. Citizen Communication Kristi Douglas and Reba Drotar appeared on behalf of the Commerce City Business and Professionals Association. They thanked council for their continued support and invited them to participate in this year's Winterfest. Commerce City Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 21, 2016 6. Approval of Minutes Min 16-81 Special meeting minutes of August 22, 2016 A motion was made by Council Member McEldowney, seconded by Council Member Diaz, 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 Min 16-82 Meeting Minutes of August 1, 2016 A motion was made by Council Member Amador, seconded by Council Member Douglas, 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 Min 16-83 Meeting Minutes of October 3, 2016 A motion was made by Council Member Teter, seconded by Council Member Carson, to allow Council Member Elliott to abstain from voting on the minutes of October 3, 2016. VOTE: 7 aye, 1 excused (Ford), 1 abstain (Elliott) A motion was made by Council Member McEldowney, seconded by Council Member Douglas, that the minutes be approved. VOTE: Aye: 7- Council Member Carson, Council Member Teter, Mayor Pro Tem Bullock, Council Member McEldowney, Council Member Douglas, Council Member Amador and Council Member Diaz Abstained: 1- Council Member Elliott Min 16-84 Meeting Minutes of September 19, 2016 A motion was made by Council Member Diaz, seconded by Council Member McEldowney, 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 7. Consent Agenda Council Member Amador asked to remove Resolution 2016-32 from the consent agenda for further discussion and vote. A motion was made by Council Member Douglas, seconded by Council Member McEldowney, to approve the consent agenda as amended. ROLL CALL VOTE: Commerce City Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 21, 2016 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 Res 2016-132 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT AWARD FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE COLORADO BOULEVARD AND 72ND AVENUE RAIL STATION AREA IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NUMBER 2014-06PW In response to questions from council, Public Works Director Maria D'Andrea stated that the 72nd & Colorado Boulevard Rail Line Station Area Improvement is mostly funded through a DRCOG grant with a 25% match from the city. The money, coming from DRCOG through CDOT, is federal funds requiring the city to follow a qualification-based selection. A motion was made by Council Member McEldowney, seconded by Council Member Amador, that this resolution be adopted. 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 Res 2016-136 RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR SECOND CREEK DRAINAGE, POTOMAC ST. & 112TH AVE. PRELIMINARY & FINAL DESIGN SERVICES 8. Resolutions Res 2016-135 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2017 CITY OF COMMERCE CITY LEGISLATIVE PRINCIPLES A motion was made by Council Member McEldowney, seconded by Council Member Carson, that this resolution be adopted. 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 9. Presentations Pres 16-611 Commerce City Historical Society Update Society board members provided council with an update on their collections, activities, budget and upcoming events. 10. Administrative Council Business Council Member Elliott read a letter from Prairie View High School Student Council seeking funds for the Make A Wish Foundation. A motion was made by Council Member Teter that each council member will make a donation of $22.50. Council Member McEldowney asked for clarification on where the money would come Commerce City Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 21, 2016 from, and it was decided that each member would contribute funds personally toward the $200 goal. Council Member Douglas said he is receiveing complaints from people who are having a hard time hearing the audio of their meetings. He asked that council be notified of prescribed burns at the arsenal. A motion was made by Council Member Douglas, seconded by Council Member McEldowney, to hold a study session on placement, quantity, and the nature of streetlights within the city's subdivisions. VOTE: 8 aye, 1 excused (Ford) A motion was made by Council Member Amador, seconded by Council Member Carson, to put forth a proclamation in support of our immigrant community. VOTE: 8 aye, 1 excused (Ford) 16-65 Hold Special Meeting January 9, 2017 A motion was made by Council Member McEldowney, seconded by Council Member Teter, to convene a special meeting, in lieu of a study session, on January 9, 2017. VOTE: 8 aye, 1 excused (Ford) 16-66 US 85 PEL Response Letter A motion was made by Council Member Douglas, seconded by Council Member McEldowney, to authorize Mayor Ford's signature on the US 85 PEL response letter. VOTE: 8 aye, 1 excused (Ford) 11. Reports Acting City Manager Troy Smith provided council with highlights of the city manager's weekly report provided to council earlier. 12. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m. 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 J. Bauer, City Clerk Commerce City Page 4