City Council

7887 E. 60th Ave. Commerce City Commerce City, CO 80022 c3gov.com Meeting Minutes - Final City Council Monday, December 5, 2016 6:30 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 December 5, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Bullock, seconded by Council Member McEldowney, to excuse Council Member Carson from tonight's meeting because of her excused absence. VOTE: 8 aye, 1 excused (Carson) Present: 8 - Mayor Sean Ford , 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 - Council Member Jadie Carson 2. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. Audience Introduction The audience introduced themselves. 4. Proclamations and Recognitions 16-62 Recognition of the Commerce City Youth Commission Community Liaison Daniela Villarreal introduced the members of the city's youth commission. Ms. Villareal reviwed the commission's goals for 2017. 5. Citizen Communication Glen Murray, 11010 Havana St, addressed council regarding his concern for safety at 104th & Florence St. and 104th and Havana. Executive Director of Colorado Information Sharing Consortium Dave Shipley and Adams County Sheriff Bureau Chief Vince Line awarded Interim Deputy City Manager Troy Smith with a Leadership Award for his work on the formation of the consortium. Angela Brandt, 12168 Kitteridge St., thanked staff members for formalizing a plan to Commerce City Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 5, 2016 implement safe crossing from the Outlook Subdivision across 120th Avenue. Brian Ruden, 9670 Dalls St. Unit E + F, believes there are areas for improvement between the city and the marijuana industry. Would like the renewal process streamlined and the odor component of the municipal code, changed. Jim McTurnan, general council for Starbuds, stated that the zero tolerance standard for marijuana odor is tough for businesses and not a realistic standard. Mr. McTurnan asked council to consider new odor regulations with a scientific measurement component. TJ Joudah, 9670 Dallas St. Units E + F, felt that the city has been harsh on Starbuds. Mayor Ford responded to the marijuana license representatives by asking staff to review the licensing process in place and present any recommendations for improvements to council at a future study session. Guillermo Serna, 14122 E. 102nd Pl., spoke about blighted area in Derby, homelessness in Commerce City, and 104th & Union Pacific Railroad. Robert Toavs, expressed concern regarding the right of entry provision in the municipal code. 6. Consent Agenda A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Bullock, seconded by Council Member Teter, to approve the consent agenda as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: Aye: 8- Mayor Ford, Council Member Teter, Mayor Pro Tem Bullock, Council Member Elliott, Council Member McEldowney, Council Member Douglas, Council Member Amador and Council Member Diaz Excused: 1- Council Member Carson Res 2016-113 RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES Res 2016-114 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN CITY OF COMMERCE CITY AND THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT Res 2016-122 RESOLUTION APPROVING GRANT OF EASEMENTS TO UNITED POWER, INC. Res 2016-133 RESOLUTION REGARDING POSTING LOCATIONS FOR ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC MEETINGS Res 2016-134 RESOLUTION CANCELLING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS THAT FALL ON OFFICIALLY SCHEDULED CITY HOLIDAYS Res 2016-138 RESOLUTION AMENDING COUNCIL POLICY #CP-5 REGARDING COUNCIL EXPENDITURES FOR AUTHORIZED EVENTS AND TRAVEL Commerce City Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 5, 2016 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. 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. 7. Ordinances on 1st Reading Ord 2119 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 9-3302 AND 9-3303 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF OUTDOOR VENDORS A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Bullock, seconded by Council Member Teter, that this ordinance be introduced by council as seated and approved on first reading. VOTE: Aye: 8- Mayor Ford, Council Member Teter, Mayor Pro Tem Bullock, Council Member Elliott, Council Member McEldowney, Council Member Douglas, Council Member Amador and Council Member Diaz Excused: 1- Council Member Carson 8. Presentations Pres 16-645 Latino Engagement Taskforce Recommendations A Cultivando representation gave a presentation to council on the recommendations of the Latino Engagement Taskforce. 9. Administrative Council Business City Manager McBroom Public Works Director D'Andrea provided council with a brief presentation on CDOT's request for council support of a FASTLANE grant application. A motion was made by Council Member McEldowney, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bullock, to send a strongly worded letter to CDOT, and direct staff to explore avenues to engage other public officials regarding regional efforts toward.... VOTE: 8 aye, 1 excused (Carson) Commerce City Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 5, 2016 Council Member Douglas repairing ruts along the detour route, watch commander logs and pd schedule, 2-lane turn from Highway 2 to Quebec A motion was made by Council Member Douglas, seconded by Mayor Ford to a rapid flashing beacon at 112th & Oakland.staff engage with a process to prioritize crossings. VOTE: 8 aye, 1 excused (Carson) Ford: would like staff to speak to Flatiron Construction regarding the detour road, Hwy 2 north of 112th ask to lower speed, 104th + Florence examine U-Turn, 104th & Peoria median landscape, 27J under developing parking for new schoold bldgs, liability for providing habitat (i.e. storm drains) 10. Reports CM McBroom reported on sending his report to council earlier Mayor and council reported on their attendance at various meetings and events. 11. Adjourn Commerce City Page 4