City Council
Regular MeetingCommerce City, CO · October 16, 2017
Minutes
7887 E. 60th Ave.
Commerce City Commerce City, CO 80022
c3gov.com
Meeting Minutes - Final
City Council
Monday, October 16, 2017 6:35 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 16, 2017, at 7:07 p.m..
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. Citizen Communication
Mike Akerman, 15798 E. 108th Ave., asked about the Tower Road Project, 112th
Avenue between Potomac and Chambers and the trucking terminal going in at
Highway 2 & 104th Ave.
5. Approval of Minutes
Min 17-46 Meeting minutes of July 10, 2017, Special Meeting
A motion was made by Council Member McEldowney, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Bullock, that the minutes be approved. VOICE VOTE: Unanimous, all
present affirmed.
Min 17-47 Meeting Minutes of August 21, 2017
A motion was made by Council Member McEldowney, seconded by Council Member
Teter, to allow Mayor Pro Tem Bullock to abstain from voting on the minutes of August
21, 2017, because of his excused absence.
VOTE: 8 aye, 1 abstain (Bullock)
A motion was made by Council Member McEldowney, seconded by Council
Member Amador, that the minutes be approved. VOTE:
Commerce City Page 1
City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 16, 2017
Aye: 8- Mayor Ford, Council Member Carson, Council Member Teter, Council
Member Elliott, Council Member McEldowney, Council Member Douglas,
Council Member Amador and Council Member Diaz
Abstained: 1- Mayor Pro Tem Bullock
Min 17-48 Meeting Minutes of August 7, 2017
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Bullock, seconded by Council Member
McEldowney, that the minutes be approved. VOICE VOTE: Unanimous, all
present affirmed.
6. Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Council Member McEldowney, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Bullock, 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-942-17 AN ORDINANCE REZONING FROM ADAMS COUNTY C-4 TO
COMMERCE CITY C-3 THE PROPERTIES DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT
“A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, GENERALLY
LOCATED AT NORTH OF EAST 88TH AVENUE AND WEST OF
INTERSTATE 76 (PIN: 172120011007 AND 172120011005),
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO, AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP
OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO TO REFLECT SAID
REZONING.
Z-935-17 AN ORDINANCE REZONING FROM ADAMS COUNTY A-1 TO
COMMERCE CITY C-1 AND AG THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN
EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF,
LOCATED AT 11555 CHAMBERS ROAD, COMMERCE CITY,
COLORADO, AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO TO REFLECT SAID REZONING.
Z-881-08-17 AN ORDINANCE REZONING FROM PUD TO I-2 THE PROPERTY
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A
PART HEREOF, LOCATED AT 8200 EAST 84TH AVENUE,
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO, AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP
OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO TO REFLECT SAID
REZONING.
AN-239-17 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCOMPLISHING THE
ANNEXATION OF CONTIGUOUS UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A
PART HEREOF, COMMONLY KNOWN AS PARCEL 172306000009
EAST, COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO
Commerce City Page 2
City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 16, 2017
AN-240-17 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCOMPLISHING THE
ANNEXATION OF CONTIGUOUS UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A
PART HEREOF, COMMONLY KNOWN AS PARCEL 172306000009
WEST, COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO.
AN-241-17 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY
CERTAIN CONTIGUOUS UNINCORPORATED AND
MUNICIPALLY-OWNED TERRITORY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A”
GENERALLY LOCATED ALONG THE HIGHWAY 2 RIGHT-OF-WAY
FROM EAST 80TH AVENUE, TO JUST SOUTH OF THE
INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 2 AND INTERSTATE 76.
AN-242-17 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY
CERTAIN CONTIGUOUS UNINCORPORATED AND
MUNICIPALLY-OWNED TERRITORY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A”
GENERALLY LOCATED ALONG THE HIGHWAY 2 RIGHT-OF-WAY
BETWEEN EAST 96TH AVENUE, AND EAST 104TH AVENUE
AN-243-17 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY
CERTAIN CONTIGUOUS UNINCORPORATED AND
MUNICIPALLY-OWNED TERRITORY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A”
GENERALLY LOCATED ALONG THE HIGHWAY 2 RIGHT-OF-WAY
BETWEEN EAST 96TH AVENUE, AND EAST 104TH AVENUE.
AN-247-17 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCOMPLISHING THE
ANNEXATION OF CONTIGUOUS UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A
PART HEREOF, GENERALLY LOCATED WEST OF INTERSTATE 76
AND NORTH OF EAST 88TH AVENUE (PIN: 172120011007),
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO.
AN-248-17 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCOMPLISHING THE
ANNEXATION OF CONTIGUOUS UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A
PART HEREOF, GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF MONACO
STREET AND NORTH OF EAST 88TH AVENUE (PIN: 172120011005),
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO.
Res 2017-111 RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO DESIGNATED BOARDS
AND COMMISSIONS OF COMMERCE CITY
7. Public Hearings
Res 2017-28 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2018 BUDGET AND CERTIFICATION
OF THE MILL LEVY FOR THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY.
Commerce City Page 3
City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 16, 2017
Mayor Ford opened the public hearing.
Finance Director Sheryl Carstens presented the 2018 proposed budget to council. Ms.
Carstens stated that the budget is a tool aimed at accomplishing city council priorities.
Staff was directed to submit budget requests directly tied to the organizational work
plan. The proposed budget is balanced.
No one came forward to address council on the proposed budget.
A motion was made by Council Member McEldowney, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Bullock, that this resolution be continued to November 6, 2017. VOICE
VOTE: Unanimous, all present affirmed.
8. Resolutions
Res 2017-109 RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CITY COUNCIL SUPPORT FOR
SCHOOL DISTRICT 27J REFERRED MEASURE 3D
School District 27J Superintendent Fiedler thanked council for their support of this
resolution.
A motion was made by Council Member McEldowney, seconded by Council
Member Diaz, that this resolution be adopted. VOICE VOTE: Unanimous, all
present affirmed.
Res 2017-110 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-249-17
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Bullock, seconded by Council Member
McEldowney, that this resolution be adopted. VOICE VOTE: Unanimous, all
present affirmed.
9. Ordinances on 1st Reading
Ord 2143 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF VEHICLES AND THE
EXECUTION BY THE CITY OF A MASTER EQUITY LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH ENTERPRISE FM TRUST AND RELATED
DOCUMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
RELATED SCHEDULES; SETTING FORTH PARAMETERS AND
RESTRICTIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER RELATED MATTERS
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Bullock, seconded by Council Member
McEldowney, 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
Ord 2148 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2017 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF
Commerce City Page 4
City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 16, 2017
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $699,721
FOR THE SEXUAL ASSAULT TASKFORCE AND THE
AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF.
A motion was made by Council Member McEldowney, seconded by Council
Member Amador, 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
Ord 2149 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2017 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE
COLORADO HEALTH FOUNDATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$20,000 FOR THE HEALTHY PLACES COMMERCE CITY PROGRAM
AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF.
A motion was made by Council Member Amador, 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
Mayor Pro Tem Bullock provided council with some handouts regarding multi-family
and senior housing projects in San Diego, CA. He reported on inconsistency of the hot
water at the recreation center and asked that the public hours of the recreation center
be extended by one half hour from the current opening time and one half hour from the
current closing time
Council Member Amador asked to see the dedication placque for the new recreation
center.
11. Reports
Mayor Ford and council reported on their attendance at various meetings and events.
12. Adjourn to the NIGID Meeting
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 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:
Commerce City Page 5
City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 16, 2017
_________________
Laura Bauer, City Clerk
Commerce City Page 6
Agenda
7887 E. 60th Ave.
Commerce City Commerce City, CO 80022
c3gov.com
Meeting Agenda - Final
City Council
Monday, October 16, 2017 6:35 PM Council Chambers
1. Call to Order/Roll Call - 6:35
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Audience Introduction - 6:40
4. Citizen Communication - 6:45
A Public Comment Roster is available immediately inside the Council Chambers. Anyone who would like to
address Council will be given the opportunity after signing the roster. Speakers should limit their comments to three
minutes.
5. Approval of Minutes - 7:15
Min 17-46 Meeting minutes of July 10, 2017, Special Meeting
Attachments: Minutes
Min 17-47 Meeting Minutes of August 21, 2017
Attachments: Minutes
Min 17-48 Meeting Minutes of August 7, 2017
Attachments: Minutes
6. Consent Agenda - 7:20
Z-942-17 AN ORDINANCE REZONING FROM ADAMS COUNTY C-4 TO
COMMERCE CITY C-3 THE PROPERTIES DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A”
ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, GENERALLY
LOCATED AT NORTH OF EAST 88TH AVENUE AND WEST OF
INTERSTATE 76 (PIN: 172120011007 AND 172120011005),
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO, AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP
OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO TO REFLECT SAID
REZONING.
Attachments: Z-942-17 Final
Commerce City Page 1 Printed on 10/13/2017
City Council Meeting Agenda - Final October 16, 2017
Z-935-17 AN ORDINANCE REZONING FROM ADAMS COUNTY A-1 TO
COMMERCE CITY C-1 AND AG THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN
EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF,
LOCATED AT 11555 CHAMBERS ROAD, COMMERCE CITY,
COLORADO, AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO TO REFLECT SAID REZONING.
Attachments: Z-935-17 Final
Z-881-08-17 AN ORDINANCE REZONING FROM PUD TO I-2 THE PROPERTY
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, LOCATED AT 8200 EAST 84TH AVENUE, COMMERCE
CITY, COLORADO, AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY
OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO TO REFLECT SAID REZONING.
Attachments: Z-881-08-17 Final
AN-239-17 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCOMPLISHING THE
ANNEXATION OF CONTIGUOUS UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, COMMONLY KNOWN AS PARCEL 172306000009 EAST,
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO
Attachments: AN-239-17 Final
AN-240-17 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCOMPLISHING THE
ANNEXATION OF CONTIGUOUS UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, COMMONLY KNOWN AS PARCEL 172306000009 WEST,
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO.
Attachments: AN-240-17 Final
AN-241-17 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY
CERTAIN CONTIGUOUS UNINCORPORATED AND
MUNICIPALLY-OWNED TERRITORY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A”
GENERALLY LOCATED ALONG THE HIGHWAY 2 RIGHT-OF-WAY
FROM EAST 80TH AVENUE, TO JUST SOUTH OF THE INTERSECTION
OF HIGHWAY 2 AND INTERSTATE 76.
Attachments: AN-241-17 Final
AN-242-17 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY
CERTAIN CONTIGUOUS UNINCORPORATED AND
MUNICIPALLY-OWNED TERRITORY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A”
GENERALLY LOCATED ALONG THE HIGHWAY 2 RIGHT-OF-WAY
BETWEEN EAST 96TH AVENUE, AND EAST 104TH AVENUE
Attachments: Z-942-17 Final
Commerce City Page 2 Printed on 10/13/2017
City Council Meeting Agenda - Final October 16, 2017
AN-243-17 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY
CERTAIN CONTIGUOUS UNINCORPORATED AND
MUNICIPALLY-OWNED TERRITORY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A”
GENERALLY LOCATED ALONG THE HIGHWAY 2 RIGHT-OF-WAY
BETWEEN EAST 96TH AVENUE, AND EAST 104TH AVENUE.
Attachments: AN-243-17 Final
AN-247-17 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCOMPLISHING THE
ANNEXATION OF CONTIGUOUS UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, GENERALLY LOCATED WEST OF INTERSTATE 76 AND
NORTH OF EAST 88TH AVENUE (PIN: 172120011007), COMMERCE
CITY, COLORADO.
Attachments: AN-247-17 Final
AN-248-17 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCOMPLISHING THE
ANNEXATION OF CONTIGUOUS UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF MONACO STREET AND
NORTH OF EAST 88TH AVENUE (PIN: 172120011005), COMMERCE
CITY, COLORADO.
Attachments: AN-248-17 Final
Res RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO DESIGNATED BOARDS
2017-111 AND COMMISSIONS OF COMMERCE CITY
Attachments: Resolution
7. Public Hearings 7:25
Res 2017-28 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2018 BUDGET AND CERTIFICATION OF
THE MILL LEVY FOR THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY.
Attachments: Resolution
Presentation
8. Resolutions - 7:40
Res RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CITY COUNCIL SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL
2017-109 DISTRICT 27J REFERRED MEASURE 3D
Attachments: Resolution
2017 Election Fact Sheet
Presentation
Commerce City Page 3 Printed on 10/13/2017
City Council Meeting Agenda - Final October 16, 2017
Res RESOLUTION FINDING SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE OF AN
2017-110 ANNEXATION PETITION AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO
DETERMINE IF THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION COMPLIES WITH
STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCH ANNEXATION AN-249-17
Attachments: Petition
Resolution
Mid-Rail Op Agreement
Vicinity Map
9. Ordinances on 1st Reading - 7:55
Ord 2143 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF VEHICLES AND THE
EXECUTION BY THE CITY OF A MASTER EQUITY LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH ENTERPRISE FM TRUST AND RELATED
DOCUMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
RELATED SCHEDULES; SETTING FORTH PARAMETERS AND
RESTRICTIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER RELATED MATTERS
Attachments: Ordinance
Lease Addendum
Master Agreements
Ord 2148 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2017 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $699,721
FOR THE SEXUAL ASSAULT TASKFORCE AND THE AUTHORIZATION
OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF.
Attachments: Ordinance
Ord 2149 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2017 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE
COLORADO HEALTH FOUNDATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$20,000 FOR THE HEALTHY PLACES COMMERCE CITY PROGRAM
AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF.
Attachments: Ordinance
10. Administrative Council Business - 8:15
11. Reports - 8:30
12. Adjourn to the NIGID Meeting - 8:45
Commerce City Page 4 Printed on 10/13/2017
Get email alerts for Commerce City
A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.