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7887 E. 60th Ave. Commerce City Commerce City, CO 80022 c3gov.com Meeting Minutes - Final City Council Monday, May 19, 2025 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_XpDcp9RiTFaoNd QdO1lmrQ Regular Meeting Times given are estimates only 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 Pro Tem Noble on May 19, 2025, at 6:00 PM. A motion was made by Council Member Teter, seconded by Council Member Dukes, to excuse those members not present. VOTE: 7 - Aye, 2 - Excused (Ford, Madera) Present: 7 - Mayor Steven J. Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Susan Noble, Council Member Rocky Teter, Council Member Renee Chacon, Council Member Craig Kim, Council Member Charles Dukes and Council Member Kristi Douglas Absent: 2 - Council Member Oscar Madera and Council Member Sean Ford 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approval of Agenda A motion was made by Council Member Chacon, seconded by Council Member Kim, to adopt the agenda. VOTE: 7 - Aye, 2 - Excused (Ford, Madera) 4. Public Comment Commerce City Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 19, 2025 25-031 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, May 19, 2025. Scott VanHeusen invited City Council to Sand Creek Regional Greenway on May 21 at 5:30 PM for a pollinator garden groundbreaking. Shawn Poe thanked the Council Boards and Commissions committee for his nomination and for approving a contract for improving Chambers Road. Jackie Valdez spoke on ATVs and semi-trucks driving through the neighborhood. Keith Rogers spoke on ATVs, speeding, and police response times, in their neighborhood. 5. Consent Agenda Council Member Douglas requested Proclamation 25-021 be removed from the Consent Agenda. Mayor Pro Tem Noble requested Resolution 2025-052 be removed from the Consent Agenda. A motion was made by Council Member Dukes, seconded by Council Member Teter, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. ROLL CALL VOTE: Aye: 7- Mayor Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Teter, Council Member Chacon, Council Member Kim, Council Member Dukes and Council Member Douglas Min 25-105 Minutes of the May 5, 2025 Regular Meeting Ord 2672 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTIONS 2-4301 THROUGH 2-4303 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE (CCRMC) AND ADDING A NEW SECTION, ARTICLE VI OF CHAPTER 2, TO THE CCRMC TO CONSOLIDATE AND CODIFY A CODE OF ETHICS FOR THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY Commerce City Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 19, 2025 Ord 2675 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2025 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF OFF-SYSTEM BRIDGE PROGRAM GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $720,000 FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE BRIDGE AT TOWER ROAD AND THIRD CREEK. Ord 2678 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2025 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF NATURAL DISASTER MITIGATION ENTERPRISE GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000 FOR WILDLAND FIRE MITIGATION AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF. Ord 2679 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2025 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY BY RE-APPROPRIATING REMAINING DONATIONS AND GRANTS BALANCES IN THE GENERAL FUND, POLICE DONATIONS FUND, AND GRANTS FUND, TOTALING $444,136.72 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF Ord 2680 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2025 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY BY RE-APPROPRIATING REMAINING METROPOLITAN FOOTBALL STADIUM DISTRICT FUNDING BALANCES IN THE AMOUNT OF $16.430.19 FOR CONTINUED USE ON YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF Ord 2681 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF EQUIPMENT INCLUDING MOBILE SPEED UNITS AND THE EXECUTION BY THE CITY OF A MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS, INC. DOING BUSINESS AS VERRA MOBILITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT; SETTING FORTH PARAMETERS AND RESTRICTIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER RELATED MATTERS Proc 25-021 Proclamation Declaring June 2025 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in Commerce City, Colorado A motion was made by Council Member Douglas, seconded by Council Member Chacon, that this Proclamation be approved. VOTE: Aye: 7- Mayor Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Teter, Council Member Chacon, Council Member Kim, Council Member Dukes and Council Member Douglas Commerce City Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 19, 2025 Res 2025-052 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF FELSBURG HOLT & ULLEVIG, INC. A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING AND PROPERTY ACQUISITION FOR THE E. 120TH AVENUE AND US 85 INTERCHANGE PROJECT A motion was made by Council Member Teter, seconded by Council Member Dukes, that this Resolution be adopted. VOTE: Aye: 7- Mayor Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Teter, Council Member Chacon, Council Member Kim, Council Member Dukes and Council Member Douglas Res 2025-068 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KENDIG KEAST COLLABORATIVE, INC. Res 2025-070 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO DESIGNATED BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS OF COMMERCE CITY Res 2025-080 A RESOLUTION AMENDING COUNCIL POLICY #CP-14 FOLLOWING THE CODIFICATION OF A CITY ETHICS CODE IN THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE Res 2025-081 A RESOLUTION AMENDING COUNCIL POLICY #CP-25 TO CLARIFY THE PROCESS FOR RECEIVING AND REVIEWING COMPLAINTS Res 2025-082 A RESOLUTION AMENDING COUNCIL POLICY #CP-2 TO ADD LANGUAGE GOVERNING THE CONDUCT OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY IN #CP-14 6. Resolutions Res 2025-055 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AGREEMENT BY WITH GOLD STAR CONCRETE, INC. FOR THE CITY’S ANNUAL CONCRETE FLATWORK PROJECTS A motion was made by Council Member Dukes, seconded by Council Member Teter, to adopt Resolution 2025-055. VOTE: 6 - Aye, 1 - Nay (Kim), 2 - Excused (Ford, Madera) A motion was made by Mayor Douglas, seconded by Council Member Douglas, to reconsider the vote on Resolution 2025-055. VOTE: 6 - Aye, 1 - Nay (Teter), 2 - Excused (Ford, Madera) A motion was made by Council Member Dukes, seconded by Council Member Teter, that this Resolution be adopted. VOTE: Commerce City Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 19, 2025 Aye: 7- Mayor Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Teter, Council Member Chacon, Council Member Kim, Council Member Dukes and Council Member Douglas Res 2025-056 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE DIRECTORY OF CITY FEES AND CHARGES TO MODIFY THE FEES PERTAINING TO METROPOLITAN DISTRICTS A motion was made by Council Member Teter, seconded by Council Member Douglas, that this Resolution be adopted. VOTE: Aye: 7- Mayor Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Teter, Council Member Chacon, Council Member Kim, Council Member Dukes and Council Member Douglas 7. Administrative Council Business A motion was made by Mayor Douglas, seconded by Council Member Kim, to direct the City Manager to (1) conduct an assessment of the existing tree lawn sidewalks in the Northern Range area to determine the total linear footage of sidewalk flatwork that is in need of repair or replacement. This assessment shall consist of submissions by residents including information regarding the linear feet of their sidewalk that may need repair or replace); (2) seek opportunities to develop a sidewalk repair programs to include tree lawn sidewalk flatwork in the Northern Range, based on the assessment; and (3) report back to City Council with a summary of findings from the assessment, including the estimated linear feet of sidewalk in need of repair or replacement; cost estimates associated with the recommended additional work; and potential funding sources or program adjustments to support the expanded scope. VOTE: 7 - Aye, 2 - Excused (Ford, Madera) 8. 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. 25-032 Review of Work Schedule 9. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 8:46 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 25-033 City Council Policies Commerce City Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 19, 2025 25-034 City Manager Week in Review Report 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