City Council

7887 E. 60th Ave. Commerce City Commerce City, CO 80022 c3gov.com Meeting Minutes City Council Monday, March 19, 2018 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 March 19, 2018, at 6:00 p.m.. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Teter, seconded by Council Member Huseman, to excuse Council Member Frank from tonight's meeting. VOTE: 8 Aye, 1 Excused (Frank) A motion was made by Council Member Huseman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Teter, to amend the agenda to move the executive session before proclamations and presentations. VOTE: 8 Aye, 1 Excused (Frank) Present: 8 - Mayor Sean Ford , Mayor Pro Tem Rick A. Teter, Council Member Crystal Elliott, Council Member Steven J. Douglas, Council Member Paolo Diaz, Council Member Benjamin Huseman, Council Member Jose Guardiola and Council Member Oscar Madera Excused: 1 - Council Member Nicole Frank 2. Proclamations and Recognition 18-15 Quality Community Foundation Grant Awards Recognition The foundation president presented this year's grant awards to those non-profits present. 3. Executive Session 18-21 An executive session pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(b) for the purpose of receiving legal advice relative to pending litigation (Leadholm v. Commerce City et al.). A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Teter, seconded by Council Member Douglas, to enter into an executive session, pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(b), for the purpose of receiving legal advice relative to pending litigation (Leadholm v. Commerce City et al.). VOTE: Aye: 8- Mayor Ford, Mayor Pro Tem Teter, Council Member Elliott, Council Member Douglas, Council Member Diaz, Council Member Huseman, Council Member Guardiola and Council Member Madera Commerce City Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes March 19, 2018 Excused: 1- Council Member Frank 4. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 5. Audience Introduction The audience introduced themselves. 6. Citizen Communication Norma Portnoi appeared on behalf of Kids First to inform council of an upcoming concert to benefit Kids First Health Care. A motion was made by Council Member Huseman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Teter, to allocate $1,800 to the Kids First Health Care Event. Vote: 8 Aye, 1 Excused (Frank) Charles Wolfesburger appeared on behalf of several metro districts in the northern range. He commented on the Highway 2 widening project and street parking problems within some developments. Council discussed adding parking issues to a future study session. Guillermo Serna, 14122 East 102nd Pl., spoke on the underpriveledged in the community. 7. Approval of Minutes Min 18-21 Meeting Minutes of December 18, 2017 A motion was made by Council Member Elliott, seconded by Council Member Huseman, that the minutes be approved. VOTE: Aye: 8- Mayor Ford, Mayor Pro Tem Teter, Council Member Elliott, Council Member Douglas, Council Member Diaz, Council Member Huseman, Council Member Guardiola and Council Member Madera Excused: 1- Council Member Frank 8. Consent Agenda A motion was made by Council Member Huseman, seconded by Council Member Guardiola, to approve the consent agenda as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: Aye: 8- Mayor Ford, Mayor Pro Tem Teter, Council Member Elliott, Council Member Douglas, Council Member Diaz, Council Member Huseman, Council Member Guardiola and Council Member Madera Excused: 1- Council Member Frank Commerce City Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes March 19, 2018 Res 2018-16 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY AND THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Res 2018-23 RESOLUTION APPROVING FIFTH AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH CORE CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR THE TOWER ROAD WIDENING PROJECT 9. Administrative Council Business City Attorney Robert Sheesley stated that council had authorized a tolling agreement between multiple jurisdictions back in December. Negotiations are continuing and an 60-day extension and will be signed by the city attorney on behalf of the city. Council Member Douglas asked if the topic of aesthetic consideration of residential home construction is included on an upcomming study session agenda. Council Member Huseman spoke on School District 27J and their decision to move forward with a four-day school week and asked for council to direct staff to look into providing childcare services for those impacted by the four-day school week. A motion was made by Huseman, seconded by Diaz, to direct staff to include the topic of childcare services on an upcoming study session. VOTE: 8 Aye, 1 Excused (Frank) 18-23 Letter of Support for Community Choice Credit Union federal grant application A motion was made by Mayor Pro TemTeter, seconded by Council Member Madera, to allow the mayor to sign a a letter of support for Community Choice Credit Union's federal grant application. VOTE: 8 Aye, 1 Excused (Frank) 10. Reports City Manager McBroom highlighted items off his weekly report provided to council earlier. The mayor and council reported on their attendance at various meetings and events throughout the week. Commerce City Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes March 19, 2018 11. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 7:15 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 _____________________ Dylan A. Gibson, Deputy City Clerk Commerce City Page 4