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7887 E. 60th Ave. Commerce City Commerce City, CO 80022 c3gov.com Meeting Minutes - Final City Council Monday, October 6, 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_T-YBMw8HRIGvlb BeK-j6fQ 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 October 06, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Present: 9 - Mayor Steven J. Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Susan Noble, Council Member Oscar Madera, Council Member Rocky Teter, Council Member Renee Chacon, Council Member Craig Kim, Council Member Charles Dukes, Council Member Sean Ford and Council Member Kristi Douglas 2. Pledge of Allegiance The pledge of allegiance was recited. 3. Approval of Agenda A motion was made by Council Member Chacon, seconded by Council Member Kim, that this Agenda be adopted. VOTE: Aye: 9- Mayor Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Madera, Council Member Teter, Council Member Chacon, Council Member Kim, Council Member Dukes, Council Member Ford and Council Member Douglas 4. Public Comment Commerce City Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 6, 2025 25-063 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 6, 2025. Jeff Mark spoke on the Land Development Code, highlighting Motor Court driveways and Green Court configurations. Sue McGowan spoke on the use of Substation funds to enhance the Bison Ridge Recreation Center for seniors and youth, and to improve accessibility on the Chambers to Potomac. Michael Scanlon asked Council about the process for pre-approval as a vendor and inquired about the municipal code regarding politicking. Jackie Valdez spoke on the need for support from Code Enforcement and the Police Department regarding neighbors who frequently fix trucks and host weekend parties. Renee Bullock spoke on the Candidate Forum and thanked the League of Women Voters and Community College of Aurora. 5. Noticed Council Business 25-247 Healthy Drinks on Kids Menus A motion was made by Council Member Kim, seconded by Council Member Dukes, to direct the City Manager to work with City staff to prepare a Healthy Beverages in Children's Meals ordinance to bring back to council on first reading that would ensure water or unflavored milk be the default offering for kids meals and explicitly not dis-allowing families from purchasing sugary drinks if they choose. VOTE: Aye: 9- Mayor Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Madera, Council Member Teter, Council Member Chacon, Council Member Kim, Council Member Dukes, Council Member Ford and Council Member Douglas 25-248 Engaging Parents to Keep Commerce City Streets Safe A motion was made by Council Member Dukes, seconded by Council Member Ford, to direct the City Manager and the City Attorney’s Office to draft an ordinance for Council consideration that addresses the unlawful operation of electric bicycles, E motorcycles, and off-highway vehicles such as ATVs by minors. VOTE: Commerce City Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 6, 2025 Aye: 9- Mayor Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Madera, Council Member Teter, Council Member Chacon, Council Member Kim, Council Member Dukes, Council Member Ford and Council Member Douglas 25-249 Commerce City Connected Publication Public Statement The Council discussed Commerce City Connected and website postings. No motions were made. 25-250 Housing Units Submitted, Approved or Pending in Community Development Pipeline A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Noble, seconded by Mayor Douglas, to provide the number of units in the planning process, units approved but not applied for permit, and units in the permit process, and, if possible, by unit type, by October 13, 2025, Study Session. VOTE: Aye: 4- Mayor Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Chacon and Council Member Douglas Nay: 5- Council Member Madera, Council Member Teter, Council Member Kim, Council Member Dukes and Council Member Ford 6. Presentations Pres 25-059 Oil and Gas Monthly Update Melody Mascarenaz, Sustainability Manager, presented the oil and gas update. 7. Consent Agenda Council Member Chacon requested Proclamation 25-027 and Proclamation 25-029 be removed from the Consent Agenda. Mayor Douglas requested Resolution 2025-130 and Ordinance 2727 be removed from the Consent Agenda. A motion was made by Council Member Teter, seconded by Council Member Kim, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: Aye: 9- Mayor Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Madera, Council Member Teter, Council Member Chacon, Council Member Kim, Council Member Dukes, Council Member Ford and Council Member Douglas Min 25-209 Minutes of the September 15, 2025 Regular Meeting Min 25-208 Minutes of the September 22, 2025 Special Meeting Commerce City Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 6, 2025 Ord 2684 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2025 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO FUNDS THE AMOUNT OF $500,000 FOR SAND CREEK REGIONAL GREENWAY AND THE WETLAND PARK DESTINATION PROJECT AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF Ord 2694 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2025 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO, BY APPROPRIATING UNENCUMBERED FUND BALANCE IN THE COMMERCE CITY BRIGHTON SCHOOL DISTRICT (CCBSD) USE TAX FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,571,320 FOR SPECIFIC JOINTLY USED RECREATION FACILITIES AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF Ord 2704 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2025 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF GRANT FUNDING FROM ADAMS COUNTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $805,750 FOR MULTIPLE PARKS, RECREATION AND GOLF (PRG) IMPROVEMENTS AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF Ord 2708 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2025 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF GRANT FUNDING FROM DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,025 FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF. Ord 2721 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2025 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF DERBY PLAN AREA FUNDING FROM THE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $325,000 FOR THE 72ND PLACE AND MONACO INTERSECTION RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF Ord 2727 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE (CCRMC) REGARDING ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT BY AMENDING SECTION 2-4102 OF ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 2 TO CREATE A DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY VITALITY Aye: 9- Mayor Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Madera, Council Member Teter, Council Member Chacon, Council Member Kim, Council Member Dukes, Council Member Ford and Council Member Douglas Commerce City Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 6, 2025 Ord 2729 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-3009 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE TO MODIFY THE QUORUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND INNOVATION COMMISSION Ord 2730 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-3007 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE TO MODIFY THE QUORUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SENIOR COMMISSION Proc 25-027 Proclamation Declaring October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Commerce City, Colorado A motion was made by Council Member Chacon, seconded by Mayor Douglas, that this Proclamation be approved. VOTE: Aye: 9- Mayor Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Madera, Council Member Teter, Council Member Chacon, Council Member Kim, Council Member Dukes, Council Member Ford and Council Member Douglas Proc 25-029 Proclamation Declaring October 13, 2025 as Indigenous Peoples' Day in Commerce City, Colorado Council Member Chacon and Senior Policy Analyst, Jordan Roberts, read the proclamation. A motion was made by Council Member Chacon, seconded by Council Member Kim, that this Proclamation be approved. VOTE: Aye: 9- Mayor Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Madera, Council Member Teter, Council Member Chacon, Council Member Kim, Council Member Dukes, Council Member Ford and Council Member Douglas Proc 25-030 Proclamation Declaring October 2025 as Manufacturing Month in Commerce City, Colorado Res 2025-086 A RESOLUTION FINDING SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE OF THE ANNEXATION PETITION IN CASE AN25-0003 KNOWN AS THE COMMERCE PLACE ANNEXATION AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR SUCH ANNEXATION Res 2025-130 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE DESIGN OF IMPROVEMENTS TO 68TH AVENUE BETWEEN COLORADO BOULEVARD AND BRIGHTON BOULEVARD TO WSB, LLC A motion was made by Council Member Kim, seconded by Council Member Madera, that this Resolution be adopted. VOTE: Aye: 9- Mayor Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Madera, Council Member Teter, Council Member Chacon, Council Member Kim, Council Member Dukes, Council Member Ford and Council Member Douglas Commerce City Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 6, 2025 Res 2025-150 A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SOUTH ADAMS COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BALLOT ISSUE 6A Res 2025-153 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH THE COMMUNITY FIRM D/B/A ECONOMIC DEFENSE PROJECT 8. Resolutions Res 2025-149 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER/GENERAL CONTRACTOR CONTRACT FOR THE CIVIC CENTER REMODEL PROJECT TO FRANSEN-PITTMAN CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. A motion was made by Council Member Madera, seconded by Council Member Ford, that this Resolution be adopted. VOTE: Aye: 6- Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Madera, Council Member Teter, Council Member Kim, Council Member Dukes and Council Member Ford Nay: 3- Mayor Douglas, Council Member Chacon and Council Member Douglas 9. Ordinances on 1st Reading Ord 2710 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE III ESTABLISHING THE PARKS, RECREATION AND GOLF COMMISSION A motion was made by Council Member Teter, seconded by Council Member Ford, that this Ordinance be introduced by council as seated and approved on first reading. VOTE: Aye: 9- Mayor Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Madera, Council Member Teter, Council Member Chacon, Council Member Kim, Council Member Dukes, Council Member Ford and Council Member Douglas Ord 2723 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2025 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO, BY APPROPRIATING UNENCUMBERED FUND BALANCE IN THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,300,000 FOR USE ON THE POLICE SUBSTATION CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, INCLUDING AN INTERFUND TRANSFER FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE CAPITAL EXPENDITURES FUND AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF A motion was made by Council Member Madera, seconded by Council Member Ford ,that this Ordinance be introduced by council as seated and approved on first reading. VOTE: Commerce City Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 6, 2025 Aye: 5- Council Member Madera, Council Member Teter, Council Member Kim, Council Member Dukes and Council Member Ford Nay: 4- Mayor Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Chacon and Council Member Douglas Ord 2731 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH BUFFALO RIDGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT FOR THE EXPANSION OF EAST 120TH AVENUE A motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Teter, that this Ordinance be introduced by council as seated and approved on first reading. VOTE: Aye: 9- Mayor Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Madera, Council Member Teter, Council Member Chacon, Council Member Kim, Council Member Dukes, Council Member Ford and Council Member Douglas Ord 2719 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 21-7601, 21-7612, 21-7622, 21-7655, AND 21-7663 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO PROHIBIT VINYL SIDING IN NEW CONSTRUCTION A motion was made by Council Member Teter, seconded by Council Member Chacon, that this Ordinance be introduced by council as seated and approved on first readingVOTE: Aye: 9- Mayor Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Madera, Council Member Teter, Council Member Chacon, Council Member Kim, Council Member Dukes, Council Member Ford and Council Member Douglas Ord 2720 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLATS AND TO MAKE RELATED AMENDMENTS THE OTHER SECTIONS OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE PERTAINING TO PLATS A motion was made by Council Member Teter, seconded by Council Member Kim, that this Ordinance be introduced by council as seated and approved on first reading. VOTE: Aye: 9- Mayor Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Madera, Council Member Teter, Council Member Chacon, Council Member Kim, Council Member Dukes, Council Member Ford and Council Member Douglas Ord 2688 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2025 CITY OF COMMERCE CITY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF, AND PROVIDING HOW THE 2025 CITY OF COMMERCE CITY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE WILL BE IMPLEMENTED A motion was made by Council Member Dukes, seconded by Council Member Madera, that this Ordinance be introduced by council as seated and approved on first reading. VOTE: Commerce City Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 6, 2025 Aye: 9- Mayor Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Madera, Council Member Teter, Council Member Chacon, Council Member Kim, Council Member Dukes, Council Member Ford and Council Member Douglas 10. Administrative Council Business A motion was made by Council Member Kim, seconded by Council Member Teter, to direct staff to schedule an annual review of the Land Development Code to identify any challenges and change recommendations by staff and to make the public aware of when the review will come forward before Council. VOTE: 9 – Aye. A motion was made by Council Member Dukes, seconded by Council Member Teter, to direct the City Manager to work with staff to review the Land Development Code's provisions regarding motor court and driveway length and to present their analysis and recommendations to the City Council within six months of the adoption of the Land Development Code. VOTE: 8- Aye, 1- Nay (K. Douglas). A motion was made by Council Member Kim, seconded by Council Member Teter, to direct staff to schedule an annual review of the Land Development Code to identify any challenges and change recommendations by staff and to make the public aware of when the review will come forward before Council. VOTE: 9 – Aye A motion was made by Council Member Kim, seconded by Council Member Teter, to direct staff to schedule an annual review of the Land Development Code to identify any challenges and change recommendations by staff and to make the public aware of when the review will come forward before Council. VOTE: 9 – Aye 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. 25-064 Review of Work Schedule 12. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 10:30 PM. In accord with the city charter, the City Clerk read the title to all ordinances and resolutions adopted by Council at this meeting. _________________________________ Kim Adame, Assistant City Clerk. 25-065 City Council Policies Commerce City Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 6, 2025 25-066 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 at least 48 hours before the meeting. Commerce City Page 9