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7887 E. 60th Ave. Commerce City Commerce City, CO 80022 c3gov.com Meeting Minutes - Final City Council Monday, October 9, 2023 6:00 PM Council Chambers, 7887 E 60th Ave, Commerce City, CO 80022. The meeting will also be conducted in a hybrid format via Zoom. Registration link: https://c3gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bn3AvpzSSWyW WMAFBS9_Iw Regular Meeting Times given are estimates only Revised 10/9/2023 @ 12:00 PM 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 Huseman on October 9, 2023, at 6:00 PM. A motion was made by Council Member Madera, seconded by Council Member Hurst, to excuse those members not present. VOTE: 7 - Aye, 2 - Excused (Allen-Thomas, Chacon). Present: 7 - Mayor Benjamin Huseman, Council Member Oscar Madera, Council Member Susan Noble, Council Member Craig Hurst, Council Member Craig Kim, Council Member Sean Ford and Council Member Kristi Douglas Excused: 2 - Mayor Pro Tem Jennifer Allen-Thomas and Council Member Renee Millard-Chacon 2. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. Approval of Agenda A motion was made by Council Member Noble, seconded by Council Member Douglas, to amend the agenda to move presentations after ordinances on 2nd reading. VOTE: 7 - Aye, 2 - Excused (Allen-Thomas, Chacon) 4. Public Comment Commerce City Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 9, 2023 23-178 Public Comment - City Council will conduct this meeting in person at the Commerce City Civic Center, 7887 E 60th Ave, Commerce City, CO 80022. There will be the opportunity for public comment at the meeting during public comment and/or for each agenda item. Comments may be consolidated under the Public Comment part of the meeting. The public can submit their comments live during the meeting in person, via Zoom, or in advance through mail or email. Visit c3gov.com/council and click on “Meeting agendas” for the full meeting agenda and "Virtual Meeting and Public Comment Instructions" for instructions on how to submit live verbal and written comments. The deadline to register via Zoom or submit written comments is noon on Monday, October 9, 2023. The following spoke in opposition of Ordinance 2541: - Andrew Hammric - Patrick Demmer - Robert Klein - Davinder Sandu - Patrick Peterson - Frank Oliver - Scott McCann - Rene Bullock - Trudy Smith - Ted Kimmes - Tod McCann - Cathee Sherr - Lorraine McCann - Mark McCann - Jo Marie - Carol Roubidoux - David Buzzby The following spoke in support of Ordinance 2541: - Morgan Khan - Jamal Khan - Reina Barraza - Willa Shelton - Rosa Acosta - Carmen Romero Canita Mercado - Alexis Jones - Alexandria Georgiadis General Public Comment: Alexander Greenberg spoke on the blight and impacts in their community. Andrew Amador spoke on the Comprehensive Plan. Brandy Valdez thanked Council for helping support Adams 14. 5. Recess to the NIGID Meeting Council recessed to the NIGID meeting at 7:34 PM. Commerce City Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 9, 2023 6. Reconvene the Regular Meeting Council reconvened at 7:50 PM. 7. Executive Session 23-228 An executive session of the City Council of the City of Commerce City pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f)& (g) for the purposes of considering documents protected by the mandatory nondisclosure provisions of the Colorado Open Records Act, specifically for the consideration of application materials related to the recruitment of a City Attorney and for the purpose of determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations, developing strategy for negotiations and instructing negotiators regarding the recruitment of the City Attorney. A motion was made by Council Member Madera, seconded by Council Member Kim, to enter into an executive session pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f)& (g) for the purposes of considering documents protected by the mandatory nondisclosure provisions of the Colorado Open Records Act, specifically for the consideration of application materials related to the recruitment of a City Attorney and for the purpose of determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations, developing strategy for negotiations and instructing negotiators regarding the recruitment of the City Attorney. VOTE: Aye: 7- Mayor Huseman, Council Member Madera, Council Member Noble, Council Member Hurst, Council Member Kim, Council Member Ford and Council Member Douglas Excused: 2- Mayor Pro Tem Allen-Thomas and Council Member Millard-Chacon 23-235 An executive session of the City Council of Commerce City pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(e)(I) & (f)(I) for the purposes of discussion of personnel matters relating to the interim city attorney and for the purpose of determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations; developing strategy for negotiations; and instructing negotiators concerning an extension of the term of interim city attorney A motion was made by Council Member Madera, seconded by Council Member Hurst, to enter into an executive session pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(e)(I) & (f)(I) for the purposes of discussion of personnel matters relating to the interim city attorney and for the purpose of determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations; developing strategy for negotiations; and instructing negotiators concerning an extension of the term of interim city attorney. VOTE: Aye: 7- Mayor Huseman, Council Member Madera, Council Member Noble, Council Member Hurst, Council Member Kim, Council Member Ford and Council Member Douglas Excused: 2- Mayor Pro Tem Allen-Thomas and Council Member Millard-Chacon Commerce City Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 9, 2023 8. Presentations Pres 23-496 Continued Xeriscaping Discussion A motion was made by Council Member Madera, seconded by Council Member Kim, to continue the presentation until after the holidays but prior to spring. VOTE: 6 - Aye, 1 - Nay (Noble), 2 Excused ( Allen-Thomas, Chacon). Pres 23-613 Adams County Health Department Update A motion was made by Council Member Hurst, seconded by Council Member Kim, to continue the presentation to October 27th. VOTE: 7 - Aye, 2 - Excused (Allen-Thomas, Chacon) 9. Ordinances on 1st Reading Ord 2547 SECOND AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2023 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO, BY TRANSFERRING $298,800 FROM THE UNENCUMBERED FUND BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND TO THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FLOCK CAMERA SYSTEM AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF A motion was made by Council Member Kim, seconded by Council Member Hurst, that this Ordinance be introduced by council as seated and approved on first reading. VOTE: Aye: 7- Mayor Huseman, Council Member Madera, Council Member Noble, Council Member Hurst, Council Member Kim, Council Member Ford and Council Member Douglas Excused: 2- Mayor Pro Tem Allen-Thomas and Council Member Millard-Chacon 10. Ordinances on 2nd Reading Ord 2541 SECOND AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A LONG-TERM RENTAL REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION LICENSURE PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY A motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Hurst, to postpone Ordinance 2541 indefinitely. VOICE VOTE: Aye: 6- Mayor Huseman, Council Member Madera, Council Member Noble, Council Member Hurst, Council Member Kim and Council Member Ford Nay: 1- Council Member Douglas Excused: 2- Mayor Pro Tem Allen-Thomas and Council Member Millard-Chacon Commerce City Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 9, 2023 11. Administrative Council Business 23-237 Recommendation of Joy Bishop for Mayoral Appointment to Commerce City Urban Renewal Authority A was made to recommend Joy Bishop for mayoral appointment to the Commerce City Urban Renewal Authority. VOTE: 7 - Aye, 2 - Excused (Allen-Thomas, Chacon) 23-238 Mayoral Appointment to Commerce City Urban Renewal Authority Mayor Huseman chose not to appoint Joy Bishop to the Commerce City Urban Renewal Authority. 23-243 Appointments to the Council Retreat Committee A motion was made by Council Member Madera, seconded by Council Member Noble, to appoint Council Members Douglas, Ford, and Hurst to the Council Retreat Committee. VOTE: 7 - Aye, 2 - Excused (Allen-Thomas, Chacon). 23-242 Appointments to the Council Orientation Committee A motion was made by Council Member Douglas, seconded by Council Member Ford, to appoint Council Members Hurst, Madera, and Noble to the Council Orientation Committee. VOTE: 7 - Aye, 2 - Excused (Allen-Thomas, Chacon). 23-246 2024 Sponsorship Request - Boots 'N Business Event A motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Hurst, to sponsor the Boots 'N Business event at the National Western Stock Show. VOTE: 7 - Aye, 2 - Nay (Allen-Thomas, Chacon) 12. Council Reports A motion was made by Council Member Noble, seconded by Council Member Hurst, to extend the automatic adjourn time by 15 minutes. VOTE: 5 - Aye, 2 - Nay (Ford, Madera), 2 - Excused (Allen-Thomas, Chacon) City Manager Rogers highlighted items presented in their weekly report provided to council earlier. The Mayor and Council reported on their attendance at various meetings and events. 23-247 Review of Work Schedule Commerce City Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 9, 2023 13. Adjourn A motion was made by Council Member Kim, seconded by Council Member Hurst, to adjourn the meeting. VOTE: 6 - Aye, 1 - Nay (Madera), 2 - Excused (Allen-Thomas, Chacon) The meeting adjourned at 10:33 PM. In accord with the city charter, the city clerk read the title to all ordinances and resolutions adopted by Council at this meeting. _________________________________ Jordan D. Roberts, Deputy City Clerk 23-245 City Manager Week in Review Report 23-244 City Council Policies Any member of the public requesting accommodations, with respect to rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act, to attend or participate in any public meeting, and/or to obtain this notice in alternate formats, is asked to please contact the City Clerk at 303-227-8791 as soon as possible before the meeting. Commerce City Page 6