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7887 E. 60th Ave. Commerce City Commerce City, CO 80022 c3gov.com Meeting Minutes - Final City Council Monday, October 16, 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_-PyYBFiYRbybTh QABCC_vA Regular Meeting Times given are estimates only. Revised 10/13/2023 @ 6:00 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 16, 2023, at 6:00 PM. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Allen-Thomas, seconded by Council Member Ford, to excuse members not present. VOTE: 7 - Aye, 2 - Excused (Hurst, Madera) Present: 8 - Mayor Benjamin Huseman, Mayor Pro Tem Jennifer Allen-Thomas, Council Member Renee Millard-Chacon, Council Member Susan Noble, Council Member Craig Hurst, Council Member Craig Kim, Council Member Sean Ford and Council Member Kristi Douglas Excused: 1 - Council Member Oscar Madera 2. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. Approval of Agenda A motion was made by Council Member Kim, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Allen-Thomas, to adopt the agenda. VOTE: 7 - Aye, 2 - Excused (Hurst, Madera) 4. Public Comment Commerce City Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 16, 2023 23-179 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 16, 2023. Troy Younger spoke on the I-270 project and Hispanic Heritage Month. 5. Executive Session Council Member Hurst entered the meeting at 6:08 PM 23-170 An executive session of the City Council pursuant to C.R.S. section 24-6-402(4)(e) for the purpose of determining positions relative to matters subject to negotiation, developing strategy for negotiations, and instructing negotiators accordingly, specifically with regard to the renewal of the franchise agreement between Comcast and the City. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Allen-Thomas, seconded by Council Member Kim, to enter into an executive session of the City Council pursuant to C.R.S. section 24-6-402(4)(e) for the purpose of determining positions relative to matters subject to negotiation, developing strategy for negotiations, and instructing negotiators accordingly, specifically with regard to the renewal of the franchise agreement between Comcast and the City. VOTE: Aye: 7- Mayor Pro Tem Allen-Thomas, Council Member Millard-Chacon, Council Member Noble, Council Member Hurst, Council Member Kim, Council Member Ford and Council Member Douglas Nay: 1- Mayor Huseman Excused: 1- Council Member Madera Commerce City Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 16, 2023 23-250 An executive session of the City Council 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 Kim, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Allen-Thomas, to enter into an executive session of the City Council 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: 8- Mayor Huseman, Mayor Pro Tem Allen-Thomas, Council Member Millard-Chacon, Council Member Noble, Council Member Hurst, Council Member Kim, Council Member Ford and Council Member Douglas Excused: 1- Council Member Madera Res 2023-120 A RESOLUTION APPROVING SECOND AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT OF INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY A motion was made by Council Member Hurst, seconded by Council Member Kim, that this Resolution be adopted. VOTE: Aye: 8- Mayor Huseman, Mayor Pro Tem Allen-Thomas, Council Member Millard-Chacon, Council Member Noble, Council Member Hurst, Council Member Kim, Council Member Ford and Council Member Douglas Excused: 1- Council Member Madera 6. Recess to the Urban Renewal Authority Meeting City Council recessed to the Urban Renewal Authority meeting at 6:54 PM. 7. Reconvene City Council Regular Meeting City Council reconvened the meeting at 7:09 PM. 8. Consent Agenda A motion was made by Council Member Hurst, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Allen-Thomas, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: Aye: 8- Mayor Huseman, Mayor Pro Tem Allen-Thomas, Council Member Millard-Chacon, Council Member Noble, Council Member Hurst, Council Member Kim, Council Member Ford and Council Member Douglas Excused: 1- Council Member Madera Commerce City Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 16, 2023 Min 23-255 Minutes of the October 2, 2023 Regular Meeting Ord 2543 SECOND AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2023 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,000 FROM THE DEFENSE COUNCIL FIRST APPEARANCE GRANT PROGRAM AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF Ord 2544 SECOND AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2023 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE COLORADO ENERGY OFFICE CHARGE AHEAD COLORADO GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,000 FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES CENTER AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF. Ord 2545 SECOND AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2023 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,280 FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMERCE CITY SAFETY ACTION PLAN AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF Res 2023-119 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO DESIGNATED BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS OF COMMERCE CITY 9. Public Hearings Res 2023-042 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO FOR THE YEAR 2024 AND PROVIDING FOR 2023 COMMERCE CITY TAX LEVY Mayor Huseman opened the public hearing. No public testimony was received. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Allen-Thomas, seconded by Council Member Noble, that this public hearing to November 6. VOTE: Aye: 8- Mayor Huseman, Mayor Pro Tem Allen-Thomas, Council Member Millard-Chacon, Council Member Noble, Council Member Hurst, Council Member Kim, Council Member Ford and Council Member Douglas Excused: 1- Council Member Madera Commerce City Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 16, 2023 The public hearings will be conducted electronically via Zoom. There will be an opportunity to testify live during the meeting via Zoom or in advance in advance via email or regular mail. Visit c3gov.com/council and click on “Virtual Meeting and Public Comment Instructions” for instructions on how to register or submit comments. The deadline to register to comment and to submit written comments is noon on Monday, October 16, 2023. Please contact the City Clerk to request paper copies of materials. 10. Administrative Council Business A motion was made by Mayor Huseman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem, to approve Council Members attendance at the 2023 National League of Cities City Summit. VOTE: 8 - Aye, 1 - Excused (Madera) 23-249 2024 NAIOP Real Estate Challenge Sponsorship City Manager Rogers presented the opportunity to City Council for support. 23-254 180 Community Church A motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Hurst, to approve the City to sponsor the 180 Church trunk or treat event and donate $500 for the event. VOTE: 8 - Aye, 1 - Excused (Madera) 11. Council Reports 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. 23-253 Review of Work Schedule 12. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 8:36 PM. In accord with the city charter, the city clerk read the title to all ordinances and resolutions adopted by Council at this meeting. _________________________________ Dylan A. Gibson, City Clerk 23-251 City Manager Week in Review Report 23-252 City Council Policies Commerce City Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 16, 2023 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