City Council
Regular MeetingCommerce City, CO · March 4, 2019
Minutes
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Monday, March 4, 2019 7:00 PM Council Chambers
Regular Meeting
Immediately Following the Urban Renewal Authority Meeting
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 4, 2019, at 6:45 PM.
Present: 9 - Mayor Sean Ford , Mayor Pro Tem Rick A. Teter, Council Member Crystal
Elliott, Council Member Steven J. Douglas, Council Member Benjamin
Huseman, Council Member Jose Guardiola, Council Member Nicole Frank,
Council Member Oscar Madera and Council Member Steve Davis
2. Pledge of Allegiance
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Teter, seconded by Council Member Davis, to
amend the agenda to move the executive sessions to the beginning of the meeting.
VOTE: 8 - Aye, 1 - Nay (Huseman)
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Audience Introduction
The audience introduced themselves.
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4. Citizen Communication
Monique Ward, 10077 Carson Way, spoke on the health effects of vaping on children.
A motion was made by Council Member Huseman, seconded by Council Member
Guardiola, to have a study session item on vaping laws. VOTE: Unanimous, all present
affirmed.
Susan Noble, 10642 Olathe Street, spoke on the spacing application submitted by
Extraction Oil and Gas and requested council support Senate Bill 19181 regarding oil
and gas development in the state.
David Phillips, 6151 E 66th Place, spoke on an issue regarding his neighbor's barking
dogs.
Ron Bruce, 15800 E 121st Ave, requested council support Senate Bill 19181 regarding
oil and gas development in the state.
Dan Bruce, 15800 E 121st Ave, requested council support Senate Bill 19181 regarding
oil and gas development in the state.
5. Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Council Member Huseman, seconded by Council
Member Madera, to approve the consent agenda as presented. ROLL CALL
VOTE:
Aye: 9- Mayor Ford, Mayor Pro Tem Teter, Council Member Elliott, Council
Member Douglas, Council Member Huseman, Council Member Guardiola,
Council Member Frank, Council Member Madera and Council Member
Davis
Res 2019-11 RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO DESIGNATED BOARDS
AND COMMISSIONS OF COMMERCE CITY
Res 2019-17 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES BY MICHAEL
BAKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Res 2019-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES BY JACOBS
ENGINEERING GROUP, INC.
Res 2019-24 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR
CITYWIDE CUSTODIAL SERVICES
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Res 2019-25 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING PARTICIPATION BY
THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY IN THE METRO MORTGAGE
ASSISTANCE PLUS PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF THE DELEGATION AND PARTICIPATION
AGREEMENT AND OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS
Res 2019-26 RESOLUTION APPROVING VENDING SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH COMPASS GROUP USA, INC.
Res 2019-29 RESOLUTION WAIVING DEVELOPMENT-RELATED FEES FOR THE
NEW FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS IN THE CITY OF COMMERCE
CITY
Ord 2195 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2019 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE
DEFENSE COUNSEL FIRST APPEARANCE GRANT OF $41,400
FOR THE DEFENSE COUNSEL FIRST APPEARANCE PROGRAM
AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF.
6. Ordinances on 1st Reading
Ord 2198 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2019 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION GRANT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $15,000.00 FOR DUI ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS AND
THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF.
A motion was made by Council Member Huseman, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Teter, that this ordinance be introduced by council as seated and
approved on first reading. VOTE:
Aye: 9- Mayor Ford, Mayor Pro Tem Teter, Council Member Elliott, Council
Member Douglas, Council Member Huseman, Council Member Guardiola,
Council Member Frank, Council Member Madera and Council Member
Davis
Ord 2204 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2019 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE
BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $14,000.00 FOR THE BULLETPROOF VEST PROGRAM
IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE
EXPENDITURE THEREOF.
A motion was made by Council Member Huseman, seconded by Council
Member Frank, that this ordinance be introduced by council as seated and
approved on first reading. VOTE:
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Aye: 9- Mayor Ford, Mayor Pro Tem Teter, Council Member Elliott, Council
Member Douglas, Council Member Huseman, Council Member Guardiola,
Council Member Frank, Council Member Madera and Council Member
Davis
Ord 2205 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2019 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION GRANT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $5,580.00 FOR CLICK IT OR TICKET EFFORTS AND
THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF.
A motion was made by Council Member Madera, seconded by Council Member
Huseman, that this ordinance be introduced by council as seated and approved
on first reading. VOTE:
Aye: 9- Mayor Ford, Mayor Pro Tem Teter, Council Member Elliott, Council
Member Douglas, Council Member Huseman, Council Member Guardiola,
Council Member Frank, Council Member Madera and Council Member
Davis
7. Ordinances on 2nd Reading
Z-781-02-04-05- AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE BUFFALO HILLS RANCH,
06-10-17-19 REUNION PUD ZONE DOCUMENT AMENDMENT NO. 5.
A motion was made by Council Member Huseman, seconded by Council
Member Madera, that this ordinances be approved on second & final reading.
VOTE:
Aye: 8- Mayor Ford, Mayor Pro Tem Teter, Council Member Elliott, Council
Member Huseman, Council Member Guardiola, Council Member Frank,
Council Member Madera and Council Member Davis
Nay: 1- Council Member Douglas
8. Presentations
Pres 19-49 Commerce City Historical Society 2018 Report
Debra Bullock, Esther Hall, Pam Meier, and Sheila Harris, representing the Commerce
City Historical Society, presented their 2018 report. They provided an overview of the
Historical Society's founding, a summary of community events they hosted or
participated in during 2018, updates to the Historical Society's museum builiding and
displays and their 2019 goals.
A motion was made by Council Member Huseman, seconded by Council Member
Davis, for the city to provide a permanent location in the civic center atrium for a
historical society display. VOTE: Unanimous, all present affirmed.
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Pres 19-10 State of the Court for 2018
Municipal Judge David Juarez presented on the state of the court for 2018. Judge
Juarez provided a summary of court activity in 2018, grants awarded to the court,
potential intergovernmental programs the court may enter into in 2019, and current bills
in the state legislature that may impact the court in the future.
A motion was made by Council Member Huseman, seconded by Council Member
Madera, to authorize the municipal judge to spend $1,000 from his budget for a
contribution to the Colorado Municipal Judges Association lobbying services and to
authorize the municipal judge to pay the Colorado Municipal Judges Association dues
for the associate judges. VOTE: Unanimous, all present affirmed.
9. Administrative Council Business
Council Member Huseman informed the council he engaged in discussions on social
media regarding a pending land use case that is scheduled to come before council on
March 18, that he would be absent from the April 1 meeting, and requested that the
case be postponed from the scheduled March 18 meeting to the April 15 meeting so
that he will be present and able to recuse himself from voting on the case.
A motion was made by Council Member Huseman, seconded by Council Member
Davis, to move the case from March 18 to April 15. VOTE: Unanimous, all present
affirmed.
Council Member Douglas informed the council of the Spring Out the Homeless Gala on
May 3 and requested council sponsor a table of 8 at the event.
A motion was made by Council Member Huseman, seconded by Council Member
Davis, to authorize the expenditure of $2,000 to purchase a sponsorhip table of 8
Spring Out the Homeless Gala on May 3.
A motion was made by Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member Madera,
to direct staff to look into installing a crosswalk at the intersection of 105th and
Reunion Parkway and painting foglines for parking spaces along Reunion Parkway.
Council Member Guardiola asked staff to follow up on his request for a study session
item on how the city funds event sponsorships.
Mayor Ford congratulated residents who had been advocating for increased oil and gas
regulations for getting the state legislature to take up a bill on state-wide oil and gas
development.
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10. Reports
City Manager McBroom highlighted items presented in his weekly report provided to
council earlier. The mayor and council reported on their attendance at various meetings
and events.
A motion was made by Council Member Madera, seconded by Council Member
Guardiola, to invite the state wrestling and state culinary championship winners from
Adams City High School to a city council meeting and present them with proclamations
recognizing their achievements. VOTE: Unanimous, all present affirmed.
11. Executive Session
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Teter, seconded by Council Member
Davis, to enter into two executive sessions pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(a, b,
and e) regarding the potential sale of City-owned property at Holly St., 68th
Avenue, and Highway 2 and for the receipt of legal advice relating thereto;
and for the purpose of determining positions relative to a matter that may be
subject to negotiations concerning incentives for a potential economic
development project within the city. VOTE:
Aye: 8- Mayor Ford, Mayor Pro Tem Teter, Council Member Elliott, Council
Member Douglas, Council Member Guardiola, Council Member Frank,
Council Member Madera and Council Member Davis
Nay: 1- Council Member Huseman
19-08 An executive session pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(a, b) regarding the
potential sale of City-owned property at Holly St., 68th Avenue, and
Highway 2 and for the receipt of legal advice relating thereto.
19-16 An executive session pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(e) for the purpose
of determining position relative to a matter that may be subject to
negotiations concerning incentives for a potential economic development
project within the city.
12. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 9:11 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:
___________________________
Dylan A. Gibson, Deputy City Clerk
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Meeting Agenda - Final
City Council
Monday, March 4, 2019 7:00 PM Council Chambers
Regular Meeting
Immediately Following the Urban Renewal Authority Meeting
1. Call to Order/Roll Call - 7:00 pm
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Audience Introduction - 7:05 PM
4. Citizen Communication - 7:10 PM
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. Consent Agenda - 7:40 PM
Res 2019-11 RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO DESIGNATED BOARDS
AND COMMISSIONS OF COMMERCE CITY
Attachments: Resolution
Res 2019-17 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES BY MICHAEL
BAKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Attachments: Resolution
Exhibit A - Work Order #7
Master Services Agreement and Previous Work Orders
Res 2019-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES BY JACOBS
ENGINEERING GROUP, INC.
Attachments: Resolution
Work Order 4
Master Services Agreement and Previous Work Orders
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Res 2019-24 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR
CITYWIDE CUSTODIAL SERVICES
Attachments: Resolution
Memo
Res 2019-25 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING PARTICIPATION BY
THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY IN THE METRO MORTGAGE
ASSISTANCE PLUS PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF THE DELEGATION AND PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT AND
OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS
Attachments: Resolution
Agreement
Res 2019-26 RESOLUTION APPROVING VENDING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
COMPASS GROUP USA, INC.
Attachments: Resolution
Exhibit A - Vending Services Agreement
Res 2019-29 RESOLUTION WAIVING DEVELOPMENT-RELATED FEES FOR THE
NEW FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS IN THE CITY OF COMMERCE
CITY
Attachments: Resolution
Exhibit A - Waived Fees
Ord 2195 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2019 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE
DEFENSE COUNSEL FIRST APPEARANCE GRANT OF $41,400 FOR
THE DEFENSE COUNSEL FIRST APPEARANCE PROGRAM AND THE
AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF.
Attachments: Ordinance - Final
6. Ordinances on 1st Reading - 7:45 PM
Ord 2198 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2019 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION GRANT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $15,000.00 FOR DUI ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS AND
THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF.
Attachments: Ordinance
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Ord 2204 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2019 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE
BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $14,000.00 FOR THE BULLETPROOF VEST PROGRAM
IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE
EXPENDITURE THEREOF.
Attachments: Ordinance
Ord 2205 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2019 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION GRANT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $5,580.00 FOR CLICK IT OR TICKET EFFORTS AND THE
AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF.
Attachments: Ordinance
7. Ordinances on 2nd Reading - 8:00 PM
Z-781-02-04- Case #: Z-781-02-04-05-06-10-17-19: Oakwood Homes, Buffalo Hills
05-06-10-17- Ranch LLC, and FFP-DIA LLC are requesting approval to amend the
19 existing Reunion PUD (Planned Unit Development) Zone Document
Attachments: Ordinance
Presentation
Draft Planning Commission Minutes January 9, 2019
Staff Report
Reunion PUD Narrative
Reunion PUD Zone Document
Map
8. Presentations - 8:05 PM
Pres 19-49 Commerce City Historical Society 2018 Report
Attachments: Presentation
2018 Accomplishments
2019 Schedule
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Pres 19-10 State of the Court for 2018
Attachments: Presentation
2018 MONTHLY Court Report
2017 vs 18 monthly report COMPARISON
PUBLISHED 2019 COURT SCHEDULE
2018 in custody with attorneys
Charter section 8.7
9. Administrative Council Business - 8:50 PM
10. Reports - 9:05 PM
11. Executive Session - 9:25 PM
19-08 An executive session pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(a, b) regarding the
potential sale of City-owned property at Holly St., 68th Avenue, and
Highway 2 and for the receipt of legal advice relating thereto.
19-16 An executive session pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(e) for the purpose of
determining position relative to a matter that may be subject to
negotiations concerning incentives for a potential economic development
project within the city.
12. Adjourn - 10:25 PM
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