Commerce City public meetings in 2022

Derby Review Board

The Derby Review Board will review the board's policy handbook and receive a report on the Catalyst Fund. Staff will also present updates regarding murals and upcoming projects.

• Approval of September 27, 2022, meeting minutes
• Derby Review Board Policy Handbook memo
• Catalyst Fund Report
• Mural Update Report
• CU Denver Capstone Project announcement

Veterans Commission

The Commerce City Veterans Commission is meeting to discuss its 2022 budget and planning for 2023. The agenda also includes reviewing promotional materials and approving minutes from November 15, 2022.

• Approval of November 15, 2022, meeting minutes
• Review of the 2022 Budget
• Discussion of promotional materials
• Planning for 2023

City Council

The City Council will consider rezoning properties at E 54th Place and Quebec Street from industrial to regional commercial use. The agenda also includes budget amendments for Fairfax and Stampede Park improvements and a moratorium on new service plans for residential metropolitan districts.

• Rezoning of E 54th Place and Quebec Street from Industrial (I-2) to Regional Commercial (C-3)
• $700,000 budget amendment for Fairfax Park improvements
• $375,000 budget amendment for Stampede Park improvements
• Public hearing for Avilla Settlers Crossing Subdivision near E 100th Avenue and Tower Road
• Moratorium on applications for new service plans for residential metropolitan districts

City Council denied the Avilla Settlers Crossing subdivision resolution and approved a moratorium on new residential metropolitan district service plans. The council also approved a rezoning at E. 54th Place and Quebec Street and two park improvement grants.

• Denied Resolution 2022-03 for Avilla Settlers Crossing subdivision (6-2)
• Approved Ordinance 2453 imposing a moratorium on new residential metropolitan district service plans (5-2)
• Approved rezoning at E. 54th Place and Quebec Street from I-2 to C-3 (5-2)
• Approved Ordinance 2432 amending the Land Development Code regarding sign regulation (6-1)
• Approved $700,000 Adams County Open Space grant for Fairfax Park (first reading)
• Approved $375,000 Adams County Open Space grant for Stampede Park (first reading)
• Approved Resolution 2022-108 for Metro Wastewater Reclamation Project access agreement (7-0)
• Appointed Council Member Kim to the Youth Commission (7-0)

City Council Legislative Committee

This meeting is focused on a review of legislative priorities. No other specific ordinances, contracts, or rezonings are listed on this agenda.

• Legislative priority review

Urban Renewal Authority

The Urban Renewal Authority is considering a resolution to approve the first amendment to a purchase and sale agreement with Commerce City Extended Stay, LLC. The agreement involves a +/- 2.14 acre lot at Mile High Greyhound Park intended for a hotel.

• First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement with Commerce City Extended Stay, LLC for a +/- 2.14 acre lot at Mile High Greyhound Park

The Urban Renewal Authority approved the first amendment to a purchase and sale agreement with Commerce City Extended Stay, LLC. This agreement concerns a +/- 2.14 acre lot at Mile High Greyhound Park for a hotel.

• Approved first amendment to purchase and sale agreement with Commerce City Extended Stay, LLC for hotel lot (10-0)

City Council Policy and Governance Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Commerce City Council Policy and Governance Committee meeting on December 15, 2022. The agenda text contains only the meeting header and no substantive items, so no decisions or discussions are listed.

Housing Authority

The Commerce City Housing Authority will review October financial reports for several properties, including Conter Estates and Pinecrest. The meeting includes a discussion on structural changes for Pinecrest at Commerce City LLLP and an update on 7001 Colorado Blvd. An executive session is also scheduled to discuss Pinecrest Apartments refinancing and personnel matters.

• October financial reports for CCHA, Conter Estates (Phases 1 and 2), Conter Cottage, and Pinecrest
• Structural change of Pinecrest at Commerce City LLLP from LLLP to Single Member LLC
• Review of the 2021 Audit Report
• Update on 7001 Colorado Blvd
• Executive session regarding Pinecrest Apartments refinancing and CCHA executive staff

Police Pension Board

The Commerce City Police Pension Board is scheduled to meet on December 13, 2022. The agenda includes items related to Cook Street Consulting and Mission Square, though specific details of the discussions are not provided.

• Cook Street Consulting
• Mission Square

City Council

This study session features presentations regarding the MyC3 Program and a 'Back to the Basics' brainstorming session. The agenda also includes council reports.

• Update on the MyC3 Program
• 'Going Back to the Basics' brainstorming session

Urban Renewal Authority

The Urban Renewal Authority will review an update on the Sand Creek Business Area redevelopment at the Triangle Logistics Center. The authority will also consider a resolution to approve the second amendment to a loan agreement from the City of Commerce City.

• Update on Sand Creek Landfill redevelopment at the Triangle Logistics Center
• Resolution approving the second amendment to a loan agreement from the City of Commerce City
• Approval of November 14, 2022 meeting minutes

The Urban Renewal Authority approved a second amendment to an intergovernmental agreement regarding the loaning of funds from the City of Commerce City to the Authority. The board also received a status update on the Sand Creek Business Area Urban Renewal Area.

• Approved November 14, 2022 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved resolution for second amendment to intergovernmental agreement loaning funds from the City of Commerce City to the URA (9-0)

City Council

The Commerce City Council will meet to discuss the employment contract and appointment of Jason Rogers as City Manager. The council will also review applications for the City Attorney position during executive sessions. Additionally, the agenda includes a grant application letter of intent related to the Inflation Reduction Act.

• Reconsideration of motion to set a public hearing for Third Creek West Filing No. 2 Final Plat
• Grant application letter of intent for Inflation Reduction Act funding
• Discussion of employment contract and appointment of Jason Rogers as City Manager
• Review of applications for the City Attorney position

City Council approved a letter of intent for grant funding under the Inflation Reduction Act. The Council also adopted Resolution 2022-115 and held executive sessions regarding the appointment of Jason Rogers as City Manager and the recruitment of a City Attorney.

• Rescinded motion to call Third Creek West Filing No. 2 Final Plat for public hearing (7-1 excused)
• Approved support for Inflation Reduction Act grant application letter of intent (7-1 excused)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-115 (7-1 excused)
• Entered executive session to discuss employment contract and appointment of Jason Rogers as City Manager (6-1 excused)
• Entered executive session to discuss recruitment and applications for City Attorney (6-1 excused)

Senior Commission

This meeting is a study session for the Commerce City Senior Commission. No formal action will be taken during this meeting. The agenda consists of a single item regarding a holiday celebration.

• Senior Commission Holiday Celebration

Youth Commission

This meeting is a study session for the Commerce City Youth Commission. The agenda includes a discussion about a holiday celebration. No formal action will be taken during this meeting.

• Youth Commission Holiday Celebration

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request to amend the Nexus North at DIA PUD Zone Document. The proposal seeks to permit additional land uses and modify bulk standards in Planning Area 3. The property is located at the southeast corner of Buckley Road and East 88th Avenue.

• Amendment to Nexus North at DIA PUD Zone Document (Case Pres 22-653)
• Request for additional land uses and modified bulk standards in Planning Area 3

The Planning Commission recommended that City Council approve a PUD Zone Document amendment for Becknell Services, LLC. The amendment would allow for produce storage, warehousing, and retail sales at the southeast corner of Buckley Road and East 88th Avenue.

• Recommended approval of PUD Zone Document Amendment for property Z-945-17-19-20-21-22 (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from 2022-11-01 (4-0, 1 abstention)

City Council

The council will review a rezoning request for properties near Quebec Street and a moratorium on new service plans for residential metropolitan districts. The agenda also includes discussions regarding vehicle lease spending and lodging tax rebates.

• Rezoning E. 54th Place and Quebec Street from industrial to regional commercial district
• Ordinance 2453: Moratorium on new service plans for residential metropolitan districts
• Ordinance 2449: Increase in spending for vehicle leases with Enterprise Fleet Management
• Resolution 2022-102: Renewal of citywide custodial services contract
• Lodging tax rebate incentives for 96th and Tower Road Inc and DIA Onepearl LLC

City Council Legislative Committee

The Legislative Council Subcommittee will review the 2023 legislative priorities booklet and the State Policy Statement v1. The meeting also includes a review of related council communications.

• Review of Legislative Priorities Booklet (Pres 22-649)
• Review of State Policy Statement 2023 v1

Northern Infrastructure General Improvement District

The Northern Infrastructure General Improvement District is holding a public hearing regarding Ordinance NIGID 182-22. This ordinance proposes adding portions of land known as Commons at 104th to the district. The area is located at the southeast corner of E. 104th Avenue and Potomac Street.

• Public hearing for Ordinance NIGID 182-22 (land inclusion)
• Approval of November 7, 2022 meeting minutes

The Northern Infrastructure General Improvement District approved the minutes from the November 7, 2022 meeting. The board also approved the first reading of an ordinance to include lands known as Commons at 104th into the district.

• Approved November 7, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Ord NIGID 182-22 to include Commons at 104th lands into the district (6-0)

City Council Boards & Commissions Committee

The subcommittee will conduct a review of the year 2022 and establish interview dates for 2023. This meeting consists of procedural administrative items.

• 2022 Review
• 2023 Interview Dates

Quality Community Foundation

The Quality Community Foundation is meeting to conduct elections and review organizational documents, including by-laws and articles of incorporation. The board will also work on developing the 2023 budget, calendar, and the Curt Holland Scholarship Program.

• Approval of October 25, 2022 meeting minutes
• Board elections
• Review of By-Laws and Articles of Incorporation
• Development of 2023 budget and calendar
• Development of 2023 Curt Holland Scholarship Program

The Board unanimously approved the 2023 budget and goals. The Board also held elections for leadership positions and updated the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Approved Oct. 25, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Board member Hellewell as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Board member Larson as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 budget and goals (unanimous)
• Moved January meeting to January 10, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. (unanimous)
• Moved monthly meeting time to 6:30 p.m. (unanimous)

Citizens Public Safety Advisory Board

The board will discuss its 2023 ideas and goals. The meeting also includes an update on the Neighborhood Watch Group and a review of community survey feedback regarding qualities for the next police chief.

• 2023 Ideas and Goals for the CPSAB
• Temporary Public Safety Officer position
• CPSAB Best Practices discussion
• Neighborhood Watch Group quarterly meeting update
• Community survey regarding qualities for the next police chief

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission will discuss its short- and long-term goals and receive training on Robert's Rules of Order. The meeting also includes a presentation for Native American Heritage Month and updates regarding the DEI Needs Assessment Subcommittee.

• Approval of September 28 and October 26, 2022, meeting minutes
• Robert's Rules of Order training presentation
• Review of short- and long-term DEI goals
• DEI Needs Assessment Subcommittee discussion
• Proclamation Calendar review

The Commission approved the final draft of its short- and long-term goals and directed staff to prepare a 2023 work plan. Members also established a two-person subcommittee to assist with a DEI Needs Assessment. A motion to eliminate DEI Planning Meetings was denied.

• Approved minutes from September 28 and October 26, 2022 (8-0-1)
• Denied motion to eliminate DEI Planning Meetings (2-7-1)
• Approved final draft of Short- and Long-Term Goals (8-0-2)
• Approved creation of a two-member DEI Needs Assessment Subcommittee (9-0-0)
• Appointed Commissioners Gonzalez and LaRue to the Needs Assessment Subcommittee (9-0-0)

City Council

The Council will conduct executive sessions to review applications and interview candidates for the City Attorney and City Manager positions. The meeting also includes the selection of City Attorney candidate finalists. Public comment is not permitted at this special meeting.

• Selection of City Attorney candidate finalists
• Executive session regarding City Attorney recruitment
• Executive session regarding City Manager recruitment

City Council named Jason Rogers as a finalist for the City Manager position and extended the Interim City Manager's appointment to December 12, 2022. A special meeting was scheduled for December 12 to consider appointing Rogers and approving an employment agreement.

• Extended Interim City Manager appointment to December 12, 2022 (8-1)
• Named Jason Rogers as a finalist for the City Manager position (8-1)
• Scheduled special meeting for December 12 to consider appointing Jason Rogers as City Manager and approving an employment agreement (8-1)
• Entered executive session for City Attorney recruitment (8-1)
• Entered executive session for City Manager recruitment (8-1)

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances regarding sign regulations and lodging establishment rules. The agenda also includes contract awards for the Eagle Pointe Recreation Center kitchen remodel and road improvements with CDOT. Additionally, the council will discuss city manager personnel matters in executive session.

• Final reading of ordinance for Commons at 104th PUD zone amendment
• Contract award for Eagle Pointe Recreation Center kitchen remodel
• First reading of ordinance amending sign regulations
• Intergovernmental agreements with CDOT for signal and road improvements
• Amendment to sustainability services agreement with Lotus Engineering and Sustainability, LLC

City Council approved a land use amendment for Commons at 104th and directed staff to create a rental inspection program. The council also extended the Acting City Manager's agreement and approved several infrastructure and sustainability contracts.

• Approved Commons at 104th 1st Amendment PUD Zone Document (5-3)
• Directed staff to draft a rental inspection program ordinance (8-0)
• Extended Acting City Manager agreement to December 5th (8-0)
• Approved internal job posting for City Manager position (8-0)
• Approved first amendment to professional services agreement with Lotus Engineering and Sustainability, LLC (8-0)
• Approved contract for Eagle Pointe Recreation Center kitchen remodel to DSRW Enterprises, Inc. (8-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreements with CDOT for signal replacements and road improvements (8-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinances regarding sign regulation and lodging establishment minimums (8-0)

City Council Legislative Committee

The Legislative Council Subcommittee meeting consists of scheduled presentations. These include the Legislative Priorities Booklet and the State Policy Statement for 2023.

• Legislative Priorities Booklet (Pres 22-649)
• Council Communication
• State Policy Statement 2023 v1

City Council

This public meeting involves member testimonies and a report on the Rental Housing Inspection Program. No official action will be taken during this session.

• Introduction of language interpreters
• UNE Member Report on Rental Housing Inspection Program
• City Official Responses

Youth Commission

The Commerce City Youth Commission will discuss holiday service projects and celebration logistics. The meeting also includes a guest speaker from the South Adams County Fire Department and a review of commission by-laws.

• Holiday Service Project: Project Present
• Approval of By-Laws
• Holiday Celebration Logistics
• Water/Wastewater Tour discussion
• Guest speaker from South Adams County Fire Department

The Youth Commission unanimously approved its 2023 draft budget and the commission's by-laws. Members also agreed to volunteer for the City's Christmas Tree Lighting event. A scheduled guest speaker from the South Adams County Fire Department was postponed due to weather.

• Approved 2023 draft budget (unanimous)
• Approved Youth Commission By-Laws (unanimous)
• Approved Oct. 20, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Determined to volunteer at City's Christmas Tree Lighting

Senior Commission

This is a study session meeting where no public business will be discussed. The agenda includes a kick-off meeting for a senior needs assessment.

• Senior Needs Assessment Kick-Off Meeting

Parks, Recreation, and Golf Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Golf Advisory Committee meeting on November 15, 2022, contains no official business. The agenda is limited to an informal committee social gathering.

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council approved its goals for 2023 and voted to use remaining 2022 grant funds to purchase easels for community art shows. The board also approved the minutes from the 2022 Annual Retreat and the October 11, 2022 meeting.

• Approved minutes of the 2022 Annual Retreat (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the Oct. 11, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved use of remaining 2022 grant funds for community art show easels (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Cultural Council goals (unanimous)

Veterans Commission

The Veterans Commission will conduct an After Action Review of the Veterans' Day event. The commission will also discuss promotional materials and planning for 2023.

• Veterans' Day Event After Action Report (AAR) review
• Discussion of promotional materials
• 2023 planning
• Approval of October 18, 2022 meeting minutes

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission agenda consists only of a procedural discussion regarding the November meeting agenda.

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to review several presentations. Topics include policy direction for the building code update, an analysis of custodial delivery methods, and the Q3 2022 work plan update.

• Policy direction for the Commerce City Building Code Update
• Facilities Custodial Delivery Method Analysis
• 2022 Work Plan - Q3 Update

Urban Renewal Authority

The Urban Renewal Authority will discuss strategic planning and review resolutions. This includes an agreement with Adams County to share costs for selecting a vendor to create an urban renewal plan near the 72nd Light Rail RTD Station. The board will also acknowledge the appointment of Craig Machuga.

• Cost-sharing agreement with Adams County to select a vendor for an urban renewal plan near the 72nd Light Rail RTD Station
• Acknowledgment of Craig Machuga's appointment to the URA Board of Commissioners
• Strategic planning for the Urban Renewal Authority

The Urban Renewal Authority approved an intergovernmental agreement with Adams County to share costs for a vendor to create an urban renewal plan near the 72nd Light Rail RTD Station. The board also acknowledged the appointment of Craig Machuga to the board of commissioners.

• Approved cost-sharing agreement with Adams County for 72nd Light Rail RTD Station urban renewal plan (7-1)
• Approved appointment of Craig Machuga to the URA Board of Commissioners (8-0)
• Approved minutes of the November 7, 2022 Special Meeting (8-0)
• Tabled strategic planning for the Urban Renewal Authority

Senior Commission

The Senior Commission will hear from guest speakers representing Oak Street Health and the Area Agency on Aging. The commission will discuss the remaining 2022 budget, promotional items, and a Senior Needs Assessment. Additionally, members will review and approve goals for 2023.

• Guest speaker Charity Clifton, Oak Street Health
• Guest speaker Kelly Roberts, Area Agency on Aging
• Review of remaining 2022 budget
• Approval of 2023 goals
• Discussion of Senior Needs Assessment

The Senior Commission approved the goals and budget for 2023. The commission also authorized spending up to $2,200 of the remaining 2022 budget for promotional items, name tags, logistics, and a service project.

• Approved Oct. 13, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved spending up to $2,200 of remaining 2022 budget on promotional items, logistics, name tags, and a service project
• Approved 2023 goals and budget (unanimous)

Housing Authority

The Commerce City Housing Authority will review September financial reports for Conter Estates, Conter Cottage, and Pinecrest. The agenda includes updates on the 7001 Colorado Blvd project and discussions regarding Pinecrest developments and a potential buyout. The board will also enter executive sessions to discuss Pinecrest refinancing and personnel matters.

• September financial reports for Conter Estates, Conter Cottage, and Pinecrest
• Update on the 7001 Colorado Blvd project
• Discussion of Pinecrest developments and buyout
• Review of Pinecrest audit engagement letter and budget
• Executive session regarding Pinecrest Apartments refinance negotiations

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the 2023 city budget and tax levy. The agenda also includes a second reading of an ordinance regarding unauthorized urban camping and a rezoning request for E. 48th Avenue and Ivy Street.

• Adoption of the 2023 City Budget and 2022 tax levy (Res 2022-38)
• Rezoning property at E. 48th Avenue and Ivy Street from agricultural to industrial (Z-983-22)
• Ordinance restricting unauthorized urban camping (Ord 2431)
• Cost share agreement for Chambers Road improvements (Res 2022-81)
• New municipal code chapter regarding Metropolitan Districts (Ord 2450)

City Council adopted the 2023 budget and a tax levy for 2022. The council also approved an ordinance restricting unauthorized urban camping and rezoned property at E. 48th Avenue and Ivy Street to industrial use. A cost-share agreement for Chambers Road improvements was denied.

• Adopted 2023 budget and 2022 tax levy (8-0)
• Approved ordinance restricting unauthorized urban camping (6-1)
• Approved rezoning of E. 48th Avenue and Ivy Street from agricultural to medium intensity industrial (8-0)
• Denied cost-share agreement with Reunion Metropolitan District for Chambers Road improvements (2-5)
• Approved proclamation for Native American Heritage Month (8-0)
• Directed city attorney to draft a one-year moratorium on new metropolitan districts (5-2)
• Approved moving Director of Public Safety to Chief of Police (7-0)
• Directed City Manager to hold a study session on the noise ordinance (7-0)

Urban Renewal Authority

The Urban Renewal Authority will hold a public hearing regarding a resolution to adopt its 2023 budget. This item is a continuation from the October 17, 2022 meeting. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• Resolution Res URA 2022-14 to adopt the 2023 Urban Renewal Authority budget
• Approval of October 17, 2022, meeting minutes

The Urban Renewal Authority approved the 2023 budget following a public hearing with no public comment. The board also approved the minutes from the October 17, 2022 meeting.

• Approved 2023 budget for the Urban Renewal Authority (7-0, 4 excused)
• Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0, 4 excused)

E-470 Commercial Area General Improvement District

The district will hold a public hearing regarding Resolution ECAGID 22-01. This item proposes adopting the 2023 budget and certifying the mill levy for the E-470 Commercial Area General Improvement District.

• Public hearing for 2023 budget adoption
• Certification of the mill levy

The board adopted the 2023 budget and the certification of the mill levy. The board also approved the minutes from the October 17, 2022 meeting.

• Adopted 2023 budget and mill levy certification (7-0)
• Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)

E-470 Residential Area General Improvement District

The E-470 Residential Area General Improvement District (ERAGID) is meeting to approve the minutes from its October 17, 2022 session. The primary action is the adoption of the 2023 budget and the certification of the mill levy, a public hearing continued from the previous meeting. The agenda is brief, concluding with adjournment shortly after the start time.

• Approval of minutes from the October 17, 2022 meeting (Min ERAGID 22-03)
• Adoption of the 2023 Budget and Certification of the Mill Levy (Res ERAGID 22-01)

The Board approved the 2023 budget and the certification of the mill levy. The board also approved the minutes from the October 17, 2022 meeting.

• Approved 2023 budget and mill levy certification (7-0)
• Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)

Northern Infrastructure General Improvement District

The Board approved the 2023 budget and the certification of the mill levy. No public comments were received during the public hearing for this resolution.

• Approved 2023 budget and mill levy certification (7-0)
• Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request from 5441 Quebec LLC. The proposal seeks to change the zoning for 5441 and 5451 Quebec Street from Medium-Intensity Industrial to Regional Commercial. The commission will also review minutes from the October 04, 2022 meeting.

• Rezoning request for 5441 and 5451 Quebec Street (I-2 to C-3)
• Approval of October 04, 2022, Planning Commission minutes

The Planning Commission recommended that City Council approve a rezoning request for two properties on Quebec Street. The request seeks to change the zoning from Medium-Intensity Industrial District (I-2) to Regional Commercial District (C-3).

• Approved October 04, 2022 meeting minutes (4-1)
• Recommended approval of rezoning for 5441 and 5451 Quebec Street from I-2 to C-3 (5-0)

Marijuana Licensing Authority

The Marijuana Licensing Authority will hold a public hearing regarding a change in the controlling beneficial owner for Ty Webb Enterprise LLC. The application proposes changing control to Sun Truth LLC.

• Public hearing for 22-182 Ty Webb Enterprise LLC (9792 Hanover Ct., Henderson, CO) to change controlling beneficial owner to Sun Truth LLC

Citizens Public Safety Advisory Board

The Citizens Public Safety Advisory Board will discuss ideas for the 2023 Work Plan and methods for community engagement with the Police Department. The board will also consider how to utilize budgeted funds.

• Approval of minutes from meeting 22-295
• Development of goals for the 2023 Work Plan
• Discussion on community engagement opportunities with the Police Department
• Review of how to use budgeted funds

The board approved the previous meeting minutes and discussed goals for the 2023 work plan, including recruiting a police public information officer. Members discussed community engagement methods and potential uses for budgeted funds.

• Approved previous meeting minutes

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission

The commission will review a presentation on the DEI Needs Assessment and Community Survey by Beth Mulligan from Corona Insights. Members will also debrief on the 2022 DEI Winter Retreat and discuss next steps regarding Report 22-611. An open forum is provided for commissioners to raise topics such as budget requests or future guest speakers.

• Presentation of DEI Needs Assessment and Community Survey
• Debrief of the 2022 DEI Winter Retreat (Report 22-611)
• Open forum for discussing participation, guest speakers, and budget requests

The Commission reviewed a presentation from Corona Insights regarding a DEI Needs Assessment and Community Survey. Members discussed the 2022 Winter Retreat and scheduled a vote on the Work Plan for November 30, 2022. The Commission agreed that Leadership and Planning Meetings will be used for planning and agenda setting only.

• Agreed that Leadership and Planning Meetings are for planning and agenda setting only
• Scheduled Work Plan vote for November 30, 2022

Quality Community Foundation

This meeting consists of routine procedural items. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from the September 27, 2022, meeting and subcommittee reports.

• Approval of September 27, 2022, meeting minutes (Min 22-292)

The Board approved the minutes from the September 27, 2022 meeting and voted to participate in CO Gives Day 2022 to raise operating funds. Members discussed planning for the 2023 Curt Holland Memorial Scholarship and Golf Tournament.

• Approved Sept. 27, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved participation in CO Gives Day 2022 (unanimous)
• Set 2023 Curt Holland Memorial Golf Tournament date for August 25

City Council

This study session includes presentations on road and drainage impact fees. The council will also discuss homeless services, the snow and ice control plan, and a fleet assessment update.

• Navigation Center Draft Business Plan and homelessness hot spots discussion
• 2022-2023 Snow and Ice Control Plan Update
• Road Impact Fees presentation regarding Ordinance 2390
• Drainage Impact Fees presentation regarding Ordinance 2391
• Commerce City Fleet Study Phase 1 Report update

City Council

The City Council will hold presentations from nine candidates for At-Large seats. Following these presentations, the council will conduct the selection and swearing-in of the applicants.

• Presentations by nine At-Large Council applicants
• Selection and swearing-in of At-Large applicants

The City Council held a special meeting to interview applicants and fill an at-large vacancy. After narrowing the field to three finalists, the council deadlocked between Craig Kim and Jose Guardiola, and resolved the tie by coin flip. Craig Kim was then unanimously appointed and sworn in.

• Approved modified selection process to choose top three finalists (5-2)
• Selected Craig Kim as finalist via coin flip (6-2)
• Appointed Craig Kim to the City Council At-Large seat (unanimous)

Liquor License Authority

The Liquor License Authority will hold a public hearing regarding a new hotel restaurant liquor license application. The application is submitted by Birrieria Y Taqueria La Guera, Inc. for the property located at 7272 Locust St.

• Liquor license application: Birrieria Y Taqueria La Guera, Inc., 7272 Locust St.

Marijuana Licensing Authority

The Marijuana Licensing Authority is holding a public hearing regarding Ty Webb Enterprise LLC. The application seeks to change the company's controlling beneficial owner to Sun Truth LLC.

• Public hearing 22-182: Change of Controlling Beneficial Owner for Ty Webb Enterprise LLC (9792 Hanover Ct., Henderson, CO) to Sun Truth LLC

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will conduct officer elections and discuss 2023 goals. The agenda also includes reviews of the 2023 budget, subcommittee assignments, and the 2023 calendar.

• Officer Elections
• 2023 Cultural Council Goals
• 2023 Budget
• Subcommittee Assignments
• 2023 Calendar

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission

The agenda contains a single presentation item concerning the DEI Winter Retreat. No other business or decisions are listed in this document.

• Presentation 22-606 regarding the DEI Winter Retreat

Youth Commission

The Commerce City Youth Commission will meet to hear from a guest speaker from Rocky Mountain Partnership. The agenda includes discussions regarding PRG and Washington D.C. overviews, as well as the approval of by-laws and the Veteran's Day Project.

• Guest speaker: Rocky Mountain Partnership
• PRG Overview discussion
• Washington D.C. Overview discussion
• By-Laws approval
• Veteran's Day Project

The Youth Commission met on October 20, 2022, with three members present and six absent. They unanimously approved the previous meeting's minutes and tabled both the by-laws approval and a Washington D.C. overview item until a future meeting. Commissioners also worked on a Veterans Day project and received updates on community events.

• Approved minutes of Oct. 6, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled by-laws approval until next meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled Washington D.C. overview until a future meeting

Parks, Recreation, and Golf Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Golf Advisory Committee will introduce new members and approve previous meeting minutes. The agenda also includes a presentation regarding potential collaboration opportunities with the Quality Community Foundation.

• Introduction of new committee members
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Review of November/December meeting agendas
• Presentation on Quality Community Foundation collaboration opportunities

The Parks, Recreation, and Golf Advisory Committee voted unanimously to replace the November 15 business meeting with a group social event and to cancel the December meeting due to the holiday season. The committee also unanimously approved the July 19 and September 20, 2022 meeting minutes as submitted. Laura Hellewell presented on Quality Community Foundation collaboration opportunities, including scholarship and grant programs for Commerce City residents.

• Approved July 19 and September 20, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 15 group gathering in lieu of business meeting (unanimous)
• Approved cancellation of December meeting (unanimous)

Veterans Commission

The Veterans Commission will conduct an election of officers and discuss plans for a Veterans' Day event. The meeting also includes reviewing promotional materials design and discussing 2023 planning.

• Election of Officers
• Approval of September 20, 2022 minutes
• Veterans' Day Event Planning
• Promotional Materials Design
• 2023 Planning

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission met to discuss programming for a winter retreat. The agenda also included a review of the October meeting agenda.

• Discussion of Winter Retreat Programming

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2023 budget and 2022 tax levy. The council is also reviewing zoning amendments for properties at E. 48th Avenue and 104th Avenue. Several ordinances regarding grant-funded improvements to roads and parks are up for final reading.

• Public hearing for the 2023 City Budget and 2022 tax levy
• $3,000,000 CDOT grant for 88th Avenue from I-76 to Highway 2
• Rezoning of E. 48th Avenue and Ivy Street to Medium Intensity Industrial
• $1,895,515.24 Adams County Open Space Grant for Second Creek Farm Park
• Rezoning of The Commons at 104th PUD near Potomac Street and E. 104th Avenue

The City Council approved the Commons at 104th 1st Amendment PUD Zone Document on first reading, allowing additional land uses at the southeast corner of Potomac Street and E. 104th Avenue. The approval included amendments capping residential development at 50% until commercial frontage is built, and changing service stations, fuel sales, car washes, and drive-thru restaurants to conditional uses. The vote was 7-1.

• Approved Commons at 104th PUD amendment on first reading as amended (7-1)
• Amended PUD to cap residential development at 50% until 25% of 104th Ave commercial frontage is under vertical construction (8-0)
• Amended PUD to change service stations, fuel sales, and car wash from use by right to conditional use (7-1)
• Amended PUD to change restaurants with drive-thru from use by right to conditional use (6-2)
• Approved rezoning at northeast corner of E. 48th Avenue and Ivy Street from AG to I-2 (8-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending lodging minimum to 50 units for new hotels (8-0)
• Continued Resolution 2022-81 (Chambers Road cost share) to November 7, 2022 (8-0)
• Continued Resolution 2022-38 (2023 budget and tax levy) to November 7, 2022 (8-0)

Urban Renewal Authority

The Urban Renewal Authority will hold a public hearing regarding Resolution URA 2022-14 to adopt the 2023 budget. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the October 10, 2022, meeting.

• Public hearing for the adoption of the 2023 Urban Renewal Authority budget (Res URA 2022-14)
• Approval of October 10, 2022, meeting minutes

The Urban Renewal Authority voted unanimously to continue the public hearing and resolution adopting the 2023 budget to the November 7 meeting. The board also approved minutes from the October 10 meeting. No substantive decisions were made on the budget or other items.

• Continued 2023 budget adoption resolution to Nov. 7 meeting (8-0, 2 excused)
• Approved minutes of Oct. 10, 2022 meeting (8-0, 2 excused)

E-470 Commercial Area General Improvement District

The district will hold a public hearing regarding Resolution ECAGID 22-01 to adopt the 2023 budget. This includes the certification of the mill levy for the E-470 Commercial Area General Improvement District. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the June 27, 2022 meeting.

• Public hearing for 2023 budget adoption and mill levy certification
• Approval of June 27, 2022, meeting minutes

E-470 Residential Area General Improvement District

The district is holding a public hearing to consider adopting the 2023 budget and certifying the mill levy. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the June 27, 2022 meeting.

• Public hearing for Resolution ERAGID 22-01 (2023 Budget and mill levy certification)
• Approval of June 27, 2022 meeting minutes

The E-470 Residential Area General Improvement District board voted unanimously to continue a resolution adopting the 2023 budget and certifying the mill levy to the November 7, 2022 meeting. Minutes from the June 27, 2022 meeting were also approved. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of June 27, 2022 meeting (9-0)
• Continued Resolution ERAGID 22-01 (2023 budget and mill levy) to November 7, 2022 (9-0)

Northern Infrastructure General Improvement District

The Northern Infrastructure General Improvement District board voted 6-2 to set the 2023 mill levy at 14 mills, but continued the resolution adopting the 2023 budget to the November 7 meeting. The board also unanimously approved minutes from June 6 and June 27, 2022.

• Set 2023 mill levy at 14 mills (6-2)
• Continued budget adoption resolution to November 7 meeting (9-0)
• Approved minutes from June 6 and June 27, 2022 (8-0)

Senior Commission

The Senior Commission will conduct officer elections and develop goals for 2023. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the 2023 budget, calendar review, and Fall Fest planning.

• Officer elections
• 2023 goal development
• 2023 budget discussion
• 2023 calendar review
• Fall Fest planning

The Senior Commission approved $200 for Fall Fest supplies, elected Carli Plummer as Chair and Carol Boyd as Vice Chair, and discussed 2023 goals, budget, and calendar. Minutes from the Sept. 8 meeting were also approved.

• Approved minutes of Sept. 8, 2022 meeting.
• Approved Carli Plummer as Chair of the Senior Commission.
• Approved Carol Boyd as Vice Chair of the Senior Commission.
• Approved $200 for Fall Fest supplies.
• Approved title change in Senior Resource Guide from 'Recreation and Leisure' to 'Recreation and Activities'.

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will receive a financial and grant update. Subcommittees will present reports regarding music in the park, art shows, and marketing. The council will also discuss logistics for the Annual Retreat and Fall Fest.

• Financial and Grant Update
• Music in the Park subcommittee report
• Community Art Shows subcommittee report
• Student Art Shows subcommittee report
• Annual Retreat & Fall Fest logistics

The Cultural Council approved five applicants for the Fall Art Exhibition, an opening reception on Nov. 1, and a $700 budget. The September meeting minutes were approved unanimously. Two board members resigned effective immediately.

• Approved Sept. 13, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved five applicants for Fall Art Exhibition, opening reception Nov. 1, and $700 budget (unanimous)
• Chair Ramirez and Board member Ramirez resigned from Cultural Council effective immediately

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to review presentations regarding the Comprehensive Plan, including draft goals, objectives, and implementation strategies. The council will also receive communication concerning hazard pay and retention bonuses.

• Presentation of draft goals and objectives for the Comprehensive Plan (Pres 22-468)
• Review of draft implementation strategies for the Comprehensive Plan
• Council communication regarding hazard pay and retention bonuses (Pres 22-537)

Urban Renewal Authority

The Urban Renewal Authority will review meeting minutes and hear presentations regarding Mile High Greyhound Park finances and strategic planning. The board will also enter executive session to discuss TIF negotiations for the Sand Creek Landfill area.

• Mile High Greyhound Park financial update and repayment priorities
• Strategic Planning for the Urban Renewal Authority
• TIF negotiations for Sand Creek Landfill redevelopment at Ivy Street and E 48th Ave

The Commerce City Urban Renewal Authority held a special meeting on October 10, 2022, and approved minutes from seven prior meetings. The board received presentations on the Mile High Greyhound Park financial update and strategic planning, then voted unanimously to enter an executive session to discuss Tax Increment Financing negotiations for the Sand Creek Landfill redevelopment. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from Feb 7, Mar 7, Apr 18, Jun 13, Jun 27, Sep 19, and Oct 3, 2022 meetings (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss TIF negotiations for Sand Creek Landfill redevelopment (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct an executive session. This session involves receiving legal advice from the City Attorney regarding contractual matters involving the former Chief of Police.

• Executive session regarding contractual matters with the former Chief of Police

The Commerce City Council held a special meeting and unanimously voted to enter an executive session to receive legal advice regarding contractual matters involving the former Chief of Police, and if necessary, to instruct negotiators. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Excused Council Member Hurst from meeting (7-0)
• Entered executive session for legal advice on former police chief contract (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned at 10:30 PM

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission is reviewing meeting minutes from September 2022 and discussing a combination with YAC. The agenda also includes a review of by-laws and work time for a Veteran's Day project.

• Approval of Sept. 1 and Sept. 15, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review of Youth Commission and YAC combination
• By-Laws review/approval
• Upcoming volunteer events planning
• Veteran's Day project work time

The Commerce City Youth Commission approved minutes from two prior meetings, canceled the November 3 meeting, and moved the December 1 meeting to December 8. They discussed combining with the Youth Advisory Council, tabled by-law approval, and approved a membership for the Colorado Youth Diversity conference. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of Sept. 1, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Sept. 15, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Canceled November 3 meeting and moved December 1 meeting to December 8 (unanimous)
• Tabled by-laws review/approval to next meeting
• Approved sign-up for Colorado Youth Diversity annual membership (unanimous)

City Council Boards & Commissions Committee

The Boards & Commissions Council Subcommittee meeting consists of scheduled interviews. No other specific agenda items or topics are listed for this session.

• Interviews

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider updates to the city's sign code regulations. The commission will also review proposed changes to the Land Development Code regarding transitional housing, shelters, and homeless resource centers.

• Amendments to sign code regulations (ORD 2432)
• Proposed land development code changes for transitional housing and homeless services (ORD 2373)
• Approval of September 6, 2022, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission voted to recommend City Council approval of two ordinances: one updating sign regulations (ORD 2432) and another amending the land development code to regulate transitional housing and add homeless resource centers and shelters (ORD 2373). Both recommendations passed with majority votes, though Commissioner Amador voted against the homeless services ordinance citing concerns about zoning controls.

• Recommended approval of ORD 2432 (sign code regulations) to City Council (5-0)
• Recommended approval of ORD 2373 (homeless services zoning amendments) to City Council (4-1)
• Approved minutes of September 6, 2022 meeting (4-0, 1 abstention)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session regarding the Comprehensive Plan (Pres 22-547). The discussion will focus on the plan's goals, objectives, and implementation. There is no opportunity for citizen comments during this meeting.

• Comprehensive Plan (Pres 22-547) goals and objectives
• Comprehensive Plan implementation

City Council

The Council will review ordinances to update road and drainage impact fees based on recent studies. They will also consider budget amendments for two Adams County Open Space grants. A presentation regarding environmental policy and oil and gas updates is also scheduled.

• Ordinance 2390: Updating road impact fees based on a recent study
• Ordinance 2416: $1,895,515.24 grant for Second Creek Farm Park
• Ordinance 2431: Adding a section to the municipal code restricting unauthorized urban camping
• Resolution 2022-97: Declaring a City Council vacancy following a resignation
• Ordinance 2415: $9,275 grant for park ranger e-bikes

The City Council approved on first reading an ordinance restricting unauthorized urban camping (Ord 2431) by a 5-2 vote, with one excused. The council also adopted resolutions establishing minimum budgetary funding for boards and commissions, declaring a council vacancy, and authorizing a third amendment to the city attorney's interim employment agreement. Several proclamations were approved, and two ordinances regarding road and drainage impact fees were continued.

• Approved first reading of ordinance restricting unauthorized urban camping (5-2)
• Adopted resolution establishing minimum budgetary funding for boards and commissions (7-0, 1 excused)
• Adopted resolution declaring a council vacancy and setting application deadline (7-0, 1 excused)
• Adopted resolution authorizing third amendment to city attorney's interim employment agreement (7-0, 1 excused)
• Continued first reading of ordinance updating road impact fees (7-0, 1 excused)
• Continued first reading of ordinance updating drainage impact fees (7-0, 1 excused)
• Approved first reading of ordinance recognizing Outdoor Fitness Court as part of National Fitness Campaign (7-0, 1 excused)
• Approved first reading of ordinance recognizing Adams County Open Space grant for Second Creek Farm Park ($1,895,515.24) (6-0, 2 excused)

Urban Renewal Authority

The Urban Renewal Authority is holding a special meeting to discuss Tax Increment Financing (TIF) negotiations and potential assignments for the Sand Creek Landfill redevelopment. This item was continued from September 19, 2022, and will be continued to October 10, 2022.

• Executive session regarding TIF negotiations for Sand Creek Landfill redevelopment

The Urban Renewal Authority held a special meeting on Oct. 3, 2022, immediately following the City Council meeting. The only action taken was a motion to continue an executive session regarding Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for the Sand Creek Landfill redevelopment to October 10, 2022. The motion passed 7-0, with three members excused. No other decisions were made.

• Continued executive session on TIF for Sand Creek Landfill redevelopment to Oct. 10, 2022 (7-0, 3 excused)

Northern Infrastructure General Improvement District

The Northern Infrastructure General Improvement District is meeting to approve minutes from June 2022 and consider a resolution regarding bond redemption. Resolution NIGID 2022-03 proposes using excess funds in the Bond Redemption Fund to defease outstanding Series 2002 bonds maturing on or after December 1, 2022.

• Approval of June 6 and June 27, 2022 meeting minutes
• Resolution NIGID 2022-03 to defease outstanding General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2002

City Council Boards & Commissions Committee

This meeting consists of a call to order, scheduled interviews, and adjournment. No other specific topics or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Interviews

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission will review minutes from June and August meetings. The agenda includes discussing upcoming November and December proclamations and receiving reports on attendance policy and the employee DEI team meeting. The commission will also discuss details for a winter retreat.

• Approval of June 29 and August 31 meeting minutes
• November and December proclamations
• Report on attendance policy
• Report on Employee DEI Team Meeting
• Winter Retreat planning including facilitator discussion

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission voted to hold an in-person winter retreat on October 22, 2022, and approved hiring a facilitator for $3,000. Minutes from June and August were approved. Proclamations for November (Land Acknowledgement and Native American Heritage Month) and December (Universal Human Rights Month, National Day of Remembrance) were discussed but not voted on. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from June 29 and August 31 meetings (7-0-1)
• Approved in-person winter retreat on October 22, 2022 (7-1)
• Approved $3,000 facilitator for October 22 retreat (8-0)

Quality Community Foundation

The Quality Community Foundation will review the 2021 financial report and approve minutes from the August 23, 2022 meeting. The agenda includes reports on the Curt Holland Memorial Golf Tournament and Scholarship Program. Members will also discuss Fall Fest volunteers and a new 80s Prom Fundraiser.

• Review of 2021 Financial Report
• Curt Holland Memorial Golf Tournament review
• Curt Holland Scholarship Program updates
• Fall Fest volunteer and theme discussion
• 80s Prom Fundraiser proposal

The Quality Community Foundation approved a motion to partner with Parks, Recreation and Golf for a spring 80s Prom fundraising event, with Chair Hellewell and Board Member Larson as co-chairs. The board also approved the August 23, 2022 meeting minutes and discussed the 2021 financial report, the Curt Holland Memorial Golf Tournament, and a potential grant workshop partnership with ENT.

• Approved partnership with Parks, Recreation and Golf for spring 80s Prom fundraiser (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 23, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Determined Chair Hellewell and Board Member Larson as co-chairs for 80s Prom
• Discussed 2021 fund balance and tournament financials (no formal action)

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to review several presentations. Topics include recommendations from the Blue Ribbon Economic Development Advisory Committee and proposed amendments to sign regulations. The council will also discuss the Criminal Justice Center program.

• Blue Ribbon Economic Development Advisory Committee recommendations
• Proposed LDC amendments for sign regulations
• Franchise Agreement Renewal overview
• Criminal Justice Center follow-up discussion
• Police Substations Program presentation

Citizens Public Safety Advisory Board

The Citizens Public Safety Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes from the August 25, 2022, meeting. The agenda also includes reviewing the Q4 meeting schedule and brainstorming future goals.

• Approval of August 25, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review of Q4 meeting schedule
• Brainstorming ideas and goals for 2023

Parks, Recreation, and Golf Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Golf Advisory Committee will introduce new members and approve previous minutes. The agenda also includes reviewing community relations feedback regarding the city website.

• Introduction of new members
• City Website Feedback from Community Relations Division
• October/November/December Meeting Agendas

The Parks, Recreation, and Golf Advisory Committee tabled approval of the July 19, 2022 minutes due to lack of quorum, and discussed future meeting agendas. No formal votes were taken on substantive items.

• Tabled approval of July 19, 2022 minutes until October meeting (no quorum)
• Discussed potential cancellation of December 20, 2022 meeting (vote deferred to next meeting)

Veterans Commission

The Commerce City Veterans Commission will meet to review recent meeting minutes and address commission recruitment. The agenda also includes planning for a Veterans' Day event and a legislative update.

• Approval of July 19, 2022, and August 16, 2022, meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding outgoing members and recruitment
• Veterans' Day Event planning
• Legislative update
• Coin/swag discussion

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission is holding a planning and leadership meeting. The commission will discuss preparations for a winter retreat and employee attendance at DEI meetings. They will also review the September agenda.

• Winter retreat planning
• Employee DEI meeting attendance
• September agenda discussion

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission held a virtual planning and leadership meeting on September 20, 2022. The agenda included winter retreat planning, employee DEI meeting attendance, and September agenda discussion. Per the Commission's February 2022 rules, no formal action was permitted and no minutes were recorded.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was procedural only

City Council

The City Council is reviewing budget amendments involving a $3,000,000 transportation grant and $2,289,902.66 in additional appropriations. The agenda also includes a public hearing for the Avilla Settlers Crossing subdivision and updates on homelessness services.

• Public hearing for the Avilla Settlers Crossing subdivision near E. 100th Avenue and Tower Road
• Ordinance to amend the 2022 budget with a $3,000,000 CDOT grant for 88th Avenue
• Ordinance to restrict unauthorized urban camping
• Contract award for Buffalo Run Golf Course design services to Z Design Group, LLC
• Resolution to decline participation in the Paid Family Medical Leave Insurance Program

The City Council voted 8-0 to decline participation in the state's Paid Family Medical Leave Insurance Program and awarded a contract for a comprehensive update of the Land Development Code to Kendig Keast Collaborative. The council also continued a public hearing on the Avilla Settlers Crossing subdivision to January 2, 2023, and continued second reading of an ordinance restricting unauthorized urban camping to October 3, 2022. Additionally, Jason Roger was appointed Acting City Manager until November 30, 2022.

• Declined participation in Paid Family Medical Leave Insurance Program (8-0)
• Awarded contract for Land Development Code update to Kendig Keast Collaborative (8-0)
• Continued Avilla Settlers Crossing subdivision public hearing to Jan 2, 2023 (8-0)
• Continued unauthorized urban camping ordinance to Oct 3, 2022 (8-0)
• Approved first reading of $3M CDOT grant budget amendment for 88th Ave (8-0)
• Approved first reading of $2,289,902.66 budget amendment for general fund, police donations, grants (8-0)
• Approved second reading of annexation agreement standards amendment (8-0)
• Appointed Jason Roger as Acting City Manager until Nov 30, 2022 (8-0)

Urban Renewal Authority

The Urban Renewal Authority will review land sale pricing for Greyhound Park parcels and digital sign designs. Staff will also provide an update on the Sand Creek Business Area redevelopment plan involving Triangle Logistics Center. The board will also consider a resolution to appoint Craig Machuga to a vacant seat.

• Land sale pricing for Greyhound Park Parcels A and B
• Digital marketing sign design and easement for Greyhound Park
• Mile High Greyhound Park D-1 TIF assignment presentation
• Update on Sand Creek Business Area redevelopment plan
• Appointment of Craig Machuga to a vacant URA seat

The Urban Renewal Authority approved price and development parameters for Greyhound Park parcels A and B, and authorized staff to negotiate a $4 million tax increment financing assignment to the developer. A resolution acknowledging Craig Machuga's appointment to the board was continued to a later meeting. The board also held an executive session on TIF negotiations for the Sand Creek Landfill redevelopment.

• Approved price and development parameters for Greyhound Park Parcels A and B commercial and retail land sale (8-0)
• Authorized staff to negotiate up to $4 million TIF assignment for Greyhound Park D-1 project (8-0)
• Continued resolution on Craig Machuga's appointment to a later meeting (8-0)
• Continued executive session on Sand Creek Landfill TIF negotiations to October 19, 2022 (7-1)

Senior Commission

The Senior Commission met on September 15, 2022, to discuss planning for senior housing visits. The agenda contains only this substantive item and procedural motions.

• Senior Housing Visit Planning

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will hear from Mayor Huseman and review minutes from the September 1 meeting. The agenda includes discussion regarding upcoming volunteer events for Fall Fest and a Health Fair.

• Upcoming volunteer events: Fall Fest (10/22) and Health Fair (11/5)
• Brighton Image Summit discussion
• Sweatshirt requests
• Veteran's Day Project work time

The Youth Commission met and discussed several upcoming volunteer events and projects. They tabled the voter registration project and discussed moving the December 1 meeting. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

• Tabled voter registration project
• Discussed moving December 1 meeting to new date
• Discussed Holiday Service Project activities and refreshments
• Gathered sweatshirt orders
• Worked on Veteran's Day Service project

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council approved spending up to $100 on supplies and decorations for the Fall Fest event. Members also discussed a mural project with Adams City High School, adjusted the Fall Art Exhibition application deadline to October, and reviewed committee updates on Music in the Park, the Student Art Show, and Commerce City Eats.

• Approved up to $100 for Fall Fest supplies and decorations (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 9, 2022 (unanimous)
• Pushed back Fall Art Exhibition application due date to October (discussion, no formal vote recorded)

City Council

The City Council study session includes presentations on the updated 2023 Work Plan and FAMLI benefits. The council will also review premium pay bonuses for essential workers and a technical memorandum regarding LED flashing stop signs. A draft item regarding an urban camping ban is also listed.

• Draft 2023 Work Plan update
• Technical memorandum on LED flashing stop signs
• FAMLI benefits and employer participation requirements presentation
• Premium pay bonuses for essential workers via CARES Act expenditures
• Draft urban camping ban

Senior Commission

The Senior Commission will hear from a guest speaker representing Via Mobility Services. The commission will also discuss officer term limits, an annual retreat, and updates to the Senior Resource Guide.

• Guest presentation by Via Mobility Services
• Discussion of officer term limits
• Planning for an annual retreat
• Updates to the Senior Resource Guide
• Senior Housing Visits and Senior Fan Initiative updates

The Senior Commission voted unanimously to amend its operating procedures to hold officer elections yearly and allow up to two consecutive terms. They also approved holding the annual retreat at the October meeting from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and invited Oak Street Medical Group to speak at the November meeting. No substantive decisions were made on the Senior Resource Guide Additions, which was tabled.

• Approved amendment to hold officer elections yearly and allow up to two consecutive terms (unanimous)
• Approved annual retreat at October meeting from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved inviting Oak Street Medical Group to speak at November meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 11, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled Senior Resource Guide Additions until future meeting

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission is meeting to review the budget and approve minutes from August 18, 2022. The agenda includes discussions regarding a restructure of the Youth Commission and YAC, as well as upcoming community initiatives.

• Youth Commission and YAC restructure
• Voter Registration Drive
• Veteran's Day Postcard Project
• Budget update
• Senior Holiday Event

The Youth Commission approved a motion to move forward with a Veteran's Day postcard project and authorize supplies, and discussed incorporating the Youth Advisory Committee into the Commission. Other items, including a budget update and volunteer events, were discussed but no other votes were taken.

• Approved Veteran's Day Postcard Project and expenditures for supplies (unanimous)
• Approved ordering Youth Commission sweatshirts (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 18, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission will review an amendment to the attendance policy and bylaws. The agenda also includes a report on Music in the Park and planning for a DEI retreat. Training topics such as DEIA and Robert's Rules of Order are listed for the open forum.

• Attendance Policy Update (Pres 22-506 Bylaws Amendment)
• Music in the Park Report Out
• DEI Retreat planning
• Proclamation assignments for October and November

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission voted 9-1-1 to direct staff to investigate attendance policy rules. The commission also discussed proclamations for Hispanic Heritage Month, Suicide Prevention Month, and others, and tentatively agreed to hold a DEI retreat on October 8th or 22nd.

• Approved motion to investigate attendance policy rules (9 ayes, 1 nay, 1 abstain)
• Discussed proclamations: Hispanic Heritage Month approved; Suicide Prevention Month to run Sept. 19; Equal Pay Day not to run; LGBTQ+ proclamations not to run; Breast Cancer Awareness Month to be written by Mayor Pro-Tem
• Tentatively agreed to hold DEI retreat on Saturday, October 8th or 22nd, 2022

City Council

The Commerce City Council is holding a joint meeting with the 27J School District and the City of Brighton. The agenda includes updates regarding the 27J 2021 Bond, specifically concerning safety, security, a potential mill levy, and the High School #4 site.

• 27J 2021 Bond Update (Safety and Security)
• Potential Mill Levy discussion
• High School #4 Site update
• City of Brighton Update
• City of Commerce City Update

City Council

The Commerce City Council is holding a joint meeting with the Adams 14 School District Board of Education. The agenda includes updates from both entities and a discussion regarding the frequency of future joint meetings.

• Adams 14 update
• Discussion on joint meeting frequency
• City of Commerce City update

Urban Renewal Authority

The Urban Renewal Authority will review several presentations regarding Greyhound Park. These include discussions on digital marketing sign designs, land sale pricing for Parcels A and B, and a financial report. The meeting also includes an update on the Multi-Cultural Building project.

• Greyhound Park Digital Marketing Sign Design presentation
• Pricing for Greyhound Park Parcels A and B commercial and retail land sales
• Greyhound Park financial report presentation
• Multi-Cultural Building update including a site plan and HOK proposal

Citizens Public Safety Advisory Board

The Citizens Public Safety Advisory Board will discuss police department updates and work to finalize CPSAB By-Laws. The meeting also includes discussions regarding vice-chair replacement and concealed carry permits. Director of Public Safety Richard "Rick" Myers will provide an introduction.

• Finalizing the CPSAB By-Laws
• Police Department Updates
• Vice-chair replacement
• Concealed carry permits

The board approved its bylaws and heard introductions from the new Public Safety Director and a police department update on crime trends and recruitment. A member was nominated for Vice-Chair, and the board requested a command staff member attend future meetings.

• Approved minutes of July 28, 2022 meeting (8-0)
• Approved establishment of board bylaws
• Self-nomination for Vice-Chair accepted; nominations closed by motion

Quality Community Foundation

The Quality Community Foundation will review financial updates and subcommittee reports. The agenda includes discussions regarding the Curt Holland Memorial Scholarship Program and the annual golf tournament. New business items include planning for Fall Fest and Chamber of Commerce involvement.

• Approval of July 26, 2022, meeting minutes
• Curt Holland Memorial Scholarship Program report
• Curt Holland Memorial Golf Tournament update
• Fall Fest discussion
• Chamber of Commerce support and involvement

The Quality Community Foundation board approved the minutes from the July 26 meeting unanimously. They discussed the Curt Holland Memorial Scholarship, the upcoming golf tournament, and participation in Fall Fest. The board set the 2022 Annual Retreat for December 3 at the Civic Center, replacing the November and December meetings. No financial or funding decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of July 26, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Set 2022 Annual Retreat for December 3 at Civic Center (discussion only, no vote recorded)

City Council

This special meeting includes presentations regarding impact fee study updates and a follow up on the 2023 budget. The council will also enter an executive session to discuss applications for the City Attorney position.

• Impact Fee Study Updates presentation (Pres 22-466)
• Executive session regarding City Attorney recruitment (22-153)
• 2023 Budget Follow Up presentation (Pres 22-472)

The City Council held a special meeting on August 22, 2022. They unanimously voted to enter an executive session to review and discuss applications for the City Attorney recruitment, citing Colorado law. No public comment was allowed. The meeting adjourned at 11:30 p.m. before council reports could be made.

• Excused absent members Grimes and Noble (7-0 vote).
• Approved entering executive session to discuss City Attorney recruitment (unanimous voice vote).
• Extended meeting time by one hour (7-1, Madera opposed, Ford excused).

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission approved attending the Brighton Image Summit Conference in November and unanimously approved minutes from two prior meetings. No other substantive decisions were made; discussion items on a winter service project and new apparel were tabled to future meetings.

• Approved attendance at Brighton Image Summit Conference (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 7, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Annual Retreat on August 2, 2022 (unanimous)

Veterans Commission

The Commerce City Veterans Commission will meet to discuss bylaw amendments and budget planning. The agenda also includes a presentation on homelessness and discussion regarding a Veterans' Day event.

• Bylaw amendment discussion
• Homelessness presentation
• Veterans' Day event discussion
• Budget and planning discussion

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission will meet to discuss its agenda for August 2022. No other substantive items or actions are listed on this meeting agenda.

• Discussion of the August 2022 DEI Agenda

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission met virtually on August 16, 2022, to discuss the August 2022 DEI agenda. Per the commission's own rules established in February 2022, no formal action was permitted and no minutes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned after the discussion.

• Discussed August 2022 DEI agenda (no formal action permitted)

City Council

The Council will meet in executive session to discuss the employment status and appointment of the City Manager. The agenda includes second readings for several ordinances, including a $12.6 million fund re-appropriation and new term limits for various boards. Public hearings are also scheduled regarding a new subdivision and a rezoning request at 7001 Colorado Boulevard.

• Discussion of City Manager employment status and appointment
• $2,720,000 DRCOG Safer Main Street Program Grant budget amendment
• Contract award to Huitt-Zollars, Inc. for 96th Avenue widening project
• Rezoning request for 7001 Colorado Boulevard to multi-family residential
• $12,659,472 budget re-appropriation of city funds

The City Council accepted the resignation of City Manager Tinklenberg and approved a severance agreement, both by 8-0 votes with one excused. Cathy Blakeman was continued as acting city manager through September 30. The council also approved several ordinances and resolutions, including a zoning change for 7001 Colorado Boulevard and a $12.66 million budget amendment.

• Accepted City Manager Tinklenberg's resignation (8-0, 1 excused)
• Approved severance agreement for City Manager (8-0, 1 excused)
• Continued Cathy Blakeman as acting city manager through Sept 30 (8-0, 1 excused)
• Approved zoning change for 7001 Colorado Blvd to R-3 multi-family (6-2, 1 excused)
• Approved $12,659,472 budget amendment on second reading (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance to auto-adjourn meetings at 10:30 PM (7-1, 1 excused)
• Approved assignment of private activity bond allocation to Housing Authority (7-1, 1 excused)
• Directed staff to enforce unregistered vehicle laws and engage towing operation (8-0, 1 excused)

Senior Commission

The Commerce City Senior Commission will hear from RTD guest speaker Jyotsna Khattri. The meeting includes discussions regarding the Senior Fan Initiative and senior housing visits. Other business involves a resource guide request, commission apparel, and a regional summit.

• Presentation by Jyotsna Khattri from RTD
• Senior Fan Initiative discussion
• Senior Housing Visits discussion
• Senior Resource Guide request
• Regional Summit of Senior Commissions

The Senior Commission approved spending up to $5,000 on fans for seniors, allocated $500 per senior housing visit, and purchased apparel for members. A request to add Senior Storage Solutions to the resource guide was tabled for review.

• Approved $5,000 for Senior Fan Initiative (unanimous)
• Approved $500 per senior housing visit (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of polo and cardigan for each member (unanimous)
• Tabled request to add Senior Storage Solutions to resource guide

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority will review monthly financials for CCHA, Conter Cottage, Conter Estates, and Pinecrest. The meeting includes discussions regarding a new MHGP office lease and a housing accountant contract. Members will also receive a presentation on PABs.

• MHGP New Office Lease discussion
• Housing Accountant Contract discussion
• Sherman & Howard presentation on PABs
• 2021 Audit and Auditor Required Communications
• Pinecrest Investor Buyout terms and operations

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider a request for two sign variances at the intersection of E. 104th Ave. and Joliet St. The proposal seeks to increase a sign's size by 66 square feet and its height by 4 feet. The board will also review minutes from the March 8, 2022 meeting.

• Sign variance request for property at NEC of E. 104th Ave. & Joliet St.
• Approval of March 8, 2022 Board of Adjustment meeting minutes

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved the minutes from the March 8, 2022 meeting. The board also approved a request by Ware Malcomb for two sign variances to allow a 166 sq. ft., 24-ft. tall sign at the northeast corner of E. 104th Ave. & Joliet St., as recommended by staff.

• Approved minutes of March 8, 2022 meeting
• Approved sign variances A-1760-V-22 for 166 sq. ft., 24-ft. tall sign (recommended for approval)

Cultural Council

The agenda consists of procedural items and the approval of minutes from the July 12, 2022, meeting. No specific business or committee reports are detailed in this document.

• Approval of July 12, 2022, meeting minutes (Min 22-217)

The Cultural Council approved minutes from July 12, ratified payments for Music in the Park events, approved up to $45 for missed 2021 Food Truck payments, and set the annual retreat for October 22, 2022. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved July 12, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Ratified payments for staging, bands, cooler, booth materials, and raffle prizes for 2022 Music in the Park (unanimous)
• Approved payment for missed 2021 Food Truck payments up to $45.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Annual Retreat date of October 22, 2022 (unanimous)

City Council

This meeting is a study session for the Commerce City Council. The agenda includes presentations regarding character areas land use for the Comprehensive Plan and the 2023 preliminary budget request summary.

• Comprehensive Plan Study Session on Character Areas Land Use
• 2023 Preliminary Budget Session presentation
• Review of 2023 Budget Request Summary and forms

City Council

The City Council will review the draft of the 2023 Work Plan. The council will also hold executive sessions to discuss City Attorney recruitment and the mid-year evaluation of the City Manager.

• Review of 2023 Work Plan Draft
• Discussion of City Attorney recruitment applications
• Mid-year evaluation of the City Manager

The Commerce City Council held a special meeting on August 8, 2022, with 8 members present and 1 excused. They reviewed a draft of the 2023 work plan and voted unanimously to enter two executive sessions: one to discuss City Attorney recruitment and another to discuss the City Manager's employment status and mid-year evaluation. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Excused Council Member Hurst from meeting (8-0, 1 excused)
• Entered executive session on City Attorney recruitment (8-0, 1 excused)
• Entered executive session on City Manager employment status and mid-year evaluation (8-0, 1 excused)

Youth Commission

The Commerce City Youth Commission is meeting to conduct planning activities for the 2022-2023 term. The agenda includes electing new officers and establishing bylaws and an attendance point system. Members will also begin planning for the Skills for the Future Conference.

• Election of 2022-2023 Officers
• 2022-2023 Calendar Planning
• By-Laws & Attendance Point System
• Skills for the Future Conference Planning

City Council

The Council will consider a first reading of an ordinance to amend the 2022 budget by $12,719,772. Members will also review a feasibility study for a potential Criminal Justice Center headquarters. Additionally, the Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Community Development Block Grant program's annual action plan.

• Ordinance 2402: $12,719,772 budget amendment
• Feasibility study for Criminal Justice Center headquarters
• Public hearing for the CDBG Annual Action Plan
• Amendment to City Attorney's employment agreement
• Proclamation of National Health Center Week

The council voted 8-1 to place City Manager Roger Tinklenberg on administrative leave for two weeks effective immediately, and unanimously appointed Deputy City Manager Blakeman as Interim City Manager for that period. The council also approved a $12.66 million budget amendment on first reading, amended to remove ballistic gear funding, and directed Code Enforcement to begin citing city property.

• Placed City Manager Roger Tinklenberg on administrative leave for two weeks (8-1)
• Appointed Deputy City Manager Blakeman as Interim City Manager for two weeks (9-0)
• Approved first reading of Ord 2402, $12,659,472 budget amendment, amended to remove ballistic helmets/plates/carriers (8-1)
• Adopted Res 2022-76, CDBG 2022 Annual Action Plan (9-0)
• Adopted Res 2022-82, second amendment to City Attorney employment agreement (9-0)
• Approved $2,500 sponsorship for 2nd Annual Hacking for Heroes Golf Tournament (9-0)
• Directed Code Enforcement to begin citing city property and report to council (7-2)
• Approved proclamations for National Health Center Week and Employee Appreciation Month (9-0)

City Council Boards & Commissions Committee

This meeting of the Boards & Commissions Council Subcommittee consists of scheduled interviews. No other specific agenda items or topics are listed in the document.

• Interviews

Citizens Public Safety Advisory Board

The meeting includes discussions regarding bylaws and the replacement of the Vice-Chair. It also features briefings from city administration and updates from the Police Department.

• By Laws discussion
• Vice-Chair Replacement
• Police Department updates
• Briefing by CMO, HR, and Community Relations

Quality Community Foundation

The meeting includes a review of a student request for the Curt Holland Memorial Scholarship Program. The agenda also covers financial updates regarding raffle accounts and Chamber of Commerce dues.

• Curt Holland Memorial Scholarship Program student request
• Financial update on Raffle Checking Account and Chamber of Commerce annual dues
• Enterprise Holdings Grant Award
• Promotional items

The Quality Community Foundation approved the June minutes, transferred $305 from the Raffle Checking Account to the General Checking Account for Recreation Scholarships, and approved payment of Chamber of Commerce annual dues. A scholarship recipient's request to use funds for rent was denied, and the board approved up to $10,000 for golf tournament expenditures. Discussion on Enterprise Holdings Grant uses and promotional items was tabled.

• Approved June 28, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Transferred $305 from Raffle Checking Account to General Checking Account for Recreation Scholarships (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Commerce City Chamber of Commerce Annual Dues (unanimous)
• Denied scholarship recipient's request to use funds for rent or other expenses (unanimous)
• Approved Curt Holland Golf Tournament expenditures up to $10,000 (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on Enterprise Holdings Grant award uses to August meeting
• Tabled discussion on promotional items to a future meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session regarding Metro District reform. Presentations include a draft model service plan, draft regulations, and an EPS white paper.

• Presentation of Draft Model Service Plan for Metro District Reform
• Presentation of Draft Metro District Regulations
• Review of comments received regarding Metro District reform
• Presentation of EPS White Paper

City Council Boards & Commissions Committee

The agenda for this meeting is limited to conducting interviews. No other specific business or topics are listed for discussion.

• Interviews

Senior Commission

The Senior Commission will receive a financial update regarding a $10,000 Council allocation. The meeting also includes a presentation by Detective Conni Crook and discussions related to senior housing visits and the Senior Resource Fair Celebration.

• $10,000 Council allocation financial update
• Presentation by Detective Conni Crook
• Discussion of senior housing visits
• Senior Resource Fair Celebration discussion
• Approval of June 9, 2022 meeting minutes

The Commerce City Senior Commission approved a motion to add a Senior Fan Initiative, funded by a $10,000 council allocation. The board also approved the June 9, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously and discussed future Senior Housing visits and celebrated the Senior Resource Fair's success.

• Approved Senior Fan Initiative (unanimous)
• Approved June 9, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council Boards & Commissions Committee

The meeting consists of a call to order and an interview. No other specific topics or candidates are listed in the agenda.

• An interview

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review staff reports and an ordinance regarding annexation agreements. The commission is also scheduled for a joint study session on the Comprehensive Plan on August 8, 2022. Additionally, the body will acknowledge the passing of Commissioner David Yost.

• Adoption of LDC Annexation Agreements (Pres 22-402)
• Ordinance 2411 regarding annexation agreements
• Joint PC/CC Comp Plan Study Session on August 8, 2022
• Acknowledgment of Commissioner David Yost's passing

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend that City Council approve Ordinance 2411, which amends the Commerce City Land Development Code regarding annexation agreements. The recommendation followed a staff presentation and confirmation that the language had been reviewed by the City Attorney and City Council. No public comments were made on the item.

• Approved minutes of June 7, 2022 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2411 amending the Land Development Code (5-0)

Parks, Recreation, and Golf Commission

The committee will discuss member name badge and shirt distribution. The agenda also includes a PRGAC orientation overview and community feedback updates.

• Member name badge/shirt distribution (22-137)
• PRGAC orientation overview (22-138)
• Community feedback update

The Parks, Recreation, and Golf Advisory Committee approved the June 21, 2022 minutes unanimously. Members discussed a cloud-based orientation for new members, shared positive community feedback, and noted updates on the 4th Fest event and Comp Plan. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved June 21, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Veterans Commission

The Veterans Commission will hold an election for Vice-Chair. The meeting includes discussions regarding Music in the Park, engagement ideas, and a Veterans' Day event. Members will also discuss budget and planning.

• Vice-Chair election
• Music in the Park discussion
• Veterans' Day Event planning
• Budget/Planning discussion

City Council

The Council will select finalists for the City Attorney position and discuss a new residential subdivision at Settlers Crossing. The agenda includes second readings for property rezoning and road improvement agreements. Several budget amendments regarding various grants will also be considered.

• Selection of City Attorney candidate finalists
• Final plat for 108 residential lots at Settlers Crossing
• $2,720,000 DRCOG Safer Main Street Program grant
• Annexation and rezoning of 7001 Colorado Boulevard
• 120th Avenue Road Improvement Project agreement

The Commerce City Council directed the City Attorney to draft an ordinance repealing the permission of fireworks use and banning all fireworks (6-1). Council also directed staff to draft an ordinance awarding $2,500 to Adams 14, 27J, and Charter schools that have not already received city financial support (7-0), and to expand environmental consultants' scope to include a greenhouse gas inventory (7-0). Several budget ordinances were approved on first reading, and a zoning ordinance for the 7001 Colorado Blvd annexation was continued to August 15.

• Directed City Attorney to draft fireworks ban ordinance (6-1)
• Directed staff to draft ordinance awarding $2,500 to eligible Adams 14, 27J, and Charter schools (7-0)
• Increased environmental consultants' scope to include greenhouse gas inventory (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda as amended (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-73 appointing substitute municipal court judges (8-0)
• Approved Order 22-01 on appeal of Oakwood Homes land use denial (7-1)
• Approved first reading of Ord 2407 (CDBG grant $422,541) (7-0)
• Continued Z-984-22 zoning for 7001 Colorado Blvd to August 15 (5-2)

City Council Boards & Commissions Committee

The Commerce City Boards & Commissions Council Subcommittee will hold a call to order and an interview. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn at 6:00 PM.

• Interview

City Council Boards & Commissions Committee

This meeting consists of scheduled interviews and administrative business. The agenda does not list specific projects, ordinances, or public hearings.

• Interviews
• Administrative business

Senior Commission

The scheduled meeting for the Commerce City Senior Commission on July 14, 2022, was cancelled. No business was conducted or decided during this session.

City Council

The council will meet to select candidates for the City Attorney position and determine an interview schedule for those finalists. This is a special meeting where no public comment will be conducted.

• Selection of City Attorney candidate finalists (22-126)
• Determination of City Attorney finalists interview schedule (22-127)

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will review minutes from the June 14, 2022 meeting and receive a financial and grants report. Committee members are also scheduled to provide updates on several programs including public art shows and Music in the Park.

• Financial and Grants Report
• Public Art Show committee report
• Student Art Show committee report
• Commerce City Eats committee report
• Music in the Park committee report

The Cultural Council approved additional expenditures for staging for Music in the Park No. 2, and unanimously approved the June 14 meeting minutes. Committee updates were given for Commerce City Eats and Music in the Park, with a subcommittee formed for Commerce City Eats. No new business was discussed.

• Approved June 14, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved additional expenditures for staging for Music in the Park No. 2 (unanimous)
• Formed Commerce City Eats subcommittee (Chair Ramirez, Riggs-Gonzales, Arce)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Sand Creek Business Area Urban Renewal Plan and its conditions study. The agenda also includes executive sessions for City Attorney recruitment and the mid-year evaluation of the City Manager.

• Resolution 2022-74: Approval of the Sand Creek Business Area Urban Renewal Plan and findings of blight
• Executive session to review applications and interview candidates for the City Attorney position
• Executive session for the mid-year evaluation of the City Manager

The City Council held a special meeting on July 11, 2022, and approved Resolution 2022-74, which adopts the conditions study and urban renewal plan for the Sand Creek Business Area, finding blight exists. The council also held executive sessions for City Attorney interviews and the City Manager's mid-year review, and heard public comment on policing. The meeting adjourned at 12:12 a.m.

• Approved Resolution 2022-74 for Sand Creek Business Area urban renewal plan (9-0)
• Amended agenda to add citizen communication, executive sessions, and public hearing (6-3)
• Entered executive session for City Attorney interviews (9-0)
• Entered executive session for City Manager mid-year review (9-0)

City Council Boards & Commissions Committee

The Commerce City Boards & Commissions Council Subcommittee meeting scheduled for July 9, 2022, was canceled. No business or interviews were conducted.

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will review previous meeting minutes and hear subcommittee reports regarding Music in the Park swag and an annual retreat. The agenda also includes discussions on the Skills for the Future Conference and recruitment updates.

• Approval of Minutes 22-178
• Subcommittee report on Music in the Park Swag
• Subcommittee report on Annual Retreat
• Skills for the Future Conference discussion
• Recruitment updates

The Youth Commission approved expenditures for a lemonade stand at Music in the Park events, moved the Annual Retreat to August 2, 2022, and approved up to $2,500 for retreat and bonding activities. They also approved a $30 gift card for Mr. DeBord as a thank you. The Skills for the Future Conference was discussed but deferred to the retreat.

• Approved minutes of June 2, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved expenditures for Youth Commission Lemonade Stand at Music in the Park (unanimous)
• Moved Annual Retreat to August 2, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved funding not-to-exceed $2,500 for Annual Retreat and bonding activities (unanimous)
• Approved $30 gift card for Mr. DeBord (unanimous)

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission met to provide staff direction regarding the purchase of handouts and swag. The agenda consisted only of these procedural items.

• Direction on purchasing handouts and swag

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission will hold leadership elections and discuss the DEI budget and spending process. The commission will also consider a motion to purchase event handouts and swag. Other discussions include meeting formats and city website resource pages.

• Leadership elections
• DEI budget and spending process proposals
• Motion to purchase DEI handouts and swag for events
• Discussion and potential vote on in-person or hybrid meetings

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission held a virtual meeting on June 29, 2022, and made several decisions. They approved a budget management option (Option 1: Lump Sum + Leadership) and directed staff to add it to bylaws. They also approved allocating $2,500 for DEI handouts and swag, and scheduled a special meeting on July 5 to direct purchasing. The commission voted to change regular meeting start time to 5:30 pm, and approved the May 2022 minutes.

• Approved Option 1 (Lump Sum + Leadership) for budget management (10-0)
• Approved $2,500 for DEI handouts and swag (10-0)
• Approved special Leadership and Planning Meeting on July 5 at 6 pm (10-0)
• Approved May 2022 minutes (9-0)
• Approved changing regular meeting start time to 5:30 pm (8-0, 1 abstain)
• Elected Michelle Spreutels-Martinez as Chair (unopposed)
• Elected Nicole Corder as Vice Chair (7-2)
• Elected Bianca Gonzalez-De La Rosa as Secretary (unopposed)

City Council

The City Council will receive legal advice regarding a potential lawsuit against the State of Colorado challenging House Bill 22-1024. This bill prohibits the city from collecting taxes on construction materials for certain projects. The council will also consider rescheduling a discussion on metropolitan districts to July 25, 2022.

• Legal advice regarding joining a lawsuit against Colorado House Bill 22-1024
• Motion to reschedule metropolitan district discussion to July 25, 2022

The Commerce City Council voted 7-0 (with two excused) to join a lawsuit with Denver and other municipalities challenging House Bill 22-1024, which prohibits the city from collecting taxes on construction materials for certain projects. The council also scheduled a July 25, 2022 meeting to discuss metropolitan districts and held an executive session for legal advice on the lawsuit.

• Approved joining lawsuit against State of Colorado challenging HB 22-1024 (7-0, 2 excused)
• Scheduled metropolitan districts discussion for July 25, 2022 (7-0, 2 excused)
• Held executive session for legal advice on lawsuit (7-0, 2 excused)

Quality Community Foundation

The Quality Community Foundation will review a financial update and subcommittee reports. These reports include the Curt Holland Memorial Scholarship Program and the Curt Holland Memorial Golf Tournament. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from May 24, 2022.

• Financial update
• Curt Holland Memorial Scholarship Program report
• Curt Holland Memorial Golf Tournament update
• Approval of May 24, 2022, meeting minutes

The Quality Community Foundation approved the purchase of golf gloves for $2,081.25 and a basketball case for up to $50.00 for the silent auction. The board also decided not to apply for a Ball Grant this year but directed staff to continue collecting documentation for a potential future application. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved purchase of golf gloves for $2,081.25 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of basketball case for no more than $50.00 (unanimous)
• Decided not to apply for Ball Grant this year
• Directed staff to collect documentation for potential future Ball Grant application

Urban Renewal Authority

The Urban Renewal Authority is considering two resolutions: one authorizing tax increment revenue agreements with taxing entities for the Sand Creek Business Area, and another recommending that the City Council approve the updated Sand Creek Business Area Urban Renewal Plan. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 PM on June 27, 2022, and is open to the public via Zoom or Channel 8.

• Resolution URA 2022-15: Approves TIF sharing agreements with the City, Adams 14 School District, and other taxing entities
• Resolution URA 2022-17: Recommends City Council approval of the updated Sand Creek Business Area Urban Renewal Plan
• Attachments include impact reports for the City and Adams County School District 14

The Urban Renewal Authority approved two resolutions related to the Sand Creek Business Area Urban Renewal Plan. The first authorized tax increment revenue agreements with taxing entities, amended to set the URA's share at 95% and the City's at 5%. The second recommended that City Council approve the urban renewal plan and blight study. Both passed 8-0 with 5 excused.

• Approved tax increment revenue agreements with taxing entities, amended to 95% URA / 5% City share (8-0, 5 excused)
• Approved resolution recommending City Council approve Sand Creek Business Area Urban Renewal Plan and blight study (8-0, 5 excused)

Northern Infrastructure General Improvement District

The Northern Infrastructure General Improvement District board approved two ordinances on second and final reading. One ordinance added land at 9940 East 112th Avenue, requested by QuikTrip Corporation and United Development Companies, into the district, passing 4-3. The other added portions of the Eberly Place PUD at 10070 Potomac Street, passing 7-0. Both actions were final approvals.

• Approved ordinance adding 9940 East 112th Ave into NIGID (4-3)
• Approved ordinance adding 10070 Potomac St (Eberly Place PUD) into NIGID (7-0)
• Approved June 6, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Excused absent members Grimes and Hurst (7-0)

E-470 Commercial Area General Improvement District

The E-470 Commercial Area General Improvement District board approved a resolution amending the intergovernmental agreement for Third Creek West regional improvements. The board also approved minutes from three prior meetings and excused two absent members. All votes were 7-0 with two excused.

• Approved Resolution ECAGID 22-02 amending the IGA for Third Creek West regional improvements (7-0, 2 excused)
• Approved minutes from Nov 1, 2021, Nov 15, 2021, and Dec 6, 2021 meetings (7-0, 2 excused)
• Excused members Grimes and Hurst from attendance (7-0, 2 excused)

E-470 Residential Area General Improvement District

The E-470 Residential Area General Improvement District board approved a joint resolution amending the intergovernmental agreement for construction of Third Creek West regional improvements. The vote was 7-0 with two members excused. The board also approved the minutes from the November 1, 2021 meeting.

• Approved Resolution ERAGID 22-02 for First Amendment to IGA for Third Creek West Regional Improvements (7-0)
• Approved minutes of November 1, 2021 meeting (7-0)

City Council

The Commerce City Council approved making Juneteenth a paid holiday for city staff and cancelling council meetings that fall on the holiday. The council also approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Urban Renewal Authority for the Sand Creek Business Area and introduced four budget amendments recognizing state grants. All votes were 7-0 with two members excused.

• Approved Juneteenth as paid city holiday and cancelled council meetings on the holiday (7-0)
• Approved Res 2022-56, intergovernmental agreement with Urban Renewal Authority for Sand Creek Business Area (7-0)
• Introduced Ord 2399 on first reading, recognizing $13,000 DOLA grant for defense council first appearance (7-0)
• Introduced Ord 2400 on first reading, recognizing $79,739 TGYS grant for youth activities (7-0)
• Introduced Ord 2403 on first reading, recognizing $13,000 CDOT grant for DUI enforcement (7-0)
• Introduced Ord 2404 on first reading, recognizing $79,449 CDHS grant for licensed child facilities (7-0)
• Held executive sessions on economic development incentives, city manager evaluation, and legal advice on HB 1024

Citizens Public Safety Advisory Board

The board will review video footage and discuss the 22-114 Citizens Public Safety Draft Bylaws. Members will also address finding a replacement for Co-chair Leo Rodriquez and receive updates from the Police Department.

• Review of video footage
• Replacement for Co-chair Leo Rodriquez
• 22-114 Citizens Public Safety Draft Bylaws
• Police Department updates

Derby Review Board

The Derby Review Board will consider case application DRB-086-22, which includes sign estimates and specifications. The board will also review a Catalyst Fund application and approve minutes from the April 19, 2022 meeting.

• Approval of April 19, 2022, meeting minutes
• Case Application DRB-086-22 regarding sign estimates and specifications
• Catalyst Fund application review
• Review of memos regarding vacant board positions and in-person meetings

Derby Review Board

The Derby Review Board will hold a study session to discuss its governing rules. The session includes a review of the Rules of Procedures Memo and the Draft Derby Rules of Procedure.

• Review of Rules of Procedures Memo
• Review of Draft Derby Rules of Procedure

Parks, Recreation, and Golf Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Golf Advisory Committee will discuss potential topics for future meetings. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and committee reports.

• Future meeting topic discussion (Item 22-107)

The Parks, Recreation, and Golf Advisory Committee approved the May 17, 2022 minutes unanimously. The committee discussed future meeting topics, including changing meeting formats, adding interactive programming, and increasing community engagement, but took no formal action on these items. Reports noted the July proclamation for Parks & Recreation Month and upcoming projects.

• Approved May 17, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission

The meeting is scheduled for a discussion regarding the June Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission agenda. No other specific items or actions are listed in the provided document.

• Discussion of June DEI Agenda

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission met via Zoom on June 21, 2022, and discussed the June DEI agenda. Per the commission's own rules established in February 2022, no formal action was permitted and no minutes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned without any substantive decisions.

City Council

The City Council will vote on final readings for budget amendments, including a $13,677,240 transfer for the Buffalo Run Golf Club clubhouse expansion. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding new subdivisions and the first reading of an annexation ordinance for 7001 Colorado Boulevard.

• Budget amendment transferring $13,677,240 for Buffalo Run Golf Club expansion
• Rezoning of 7001 Colorado Boulevard to multi-family residential (R-3)
• Approval of Legato Filing No. 1 and No. 2 subdivisions
• Contract award to RME Ltd., LLC for mill and overlay work
• Motion to rescind the direction to pursue the Echo Property purchase

The City Council approved two Legato subdivision plats, the annexation of 7001 Colorado Blvd, and related zoning and right-of-way vacation. It also rescinded direction to purchase the Echo Property, approved a $1.69M budget amendment, and denied a request for a public hearing on case S-787-22.

• Approved Legato Filing No. 1 subdivision (6-2)
• Approved Legato Filing No. 2 subdivision (6-1, 1 recused)
• Approved 7001 Colorado Blvd annexation (8-0)
• Approved zoning of annexed property to R-3 multi-family (6-2)
• Approved right-of-way vacation along Colorado Blvd (8-0)
• Rescinded direction to purchase Echo Property (5-3)
• Approved $1,687,658 budget amendment with $10,000 to boards/commissions (8-0)
• Denied public hearing for case S-787-22 (3-5)

Northern Infrastructure General Improvement District

The Northern Infrastructure General Improvement District is conducting second and final readings for two ordinances. These items propose including properties at 9940 East 112th Avenue and 10070 Potomac Street into the district.

• Second reading of Ordinance 180-22 to include lands at 9940 East 112th Avenue
• Second reading of Ordinance 181-22 to include portions of Eberly Place PUD at 10070 Potomac Street
• Approval of June 6, 2022 meeting minutes

E-470 Residential Area General Improvement District

The district will consider a joint resolution regarding the first amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement for Third Creek West Regional Improvements construction. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from November 1, 2021.

• First amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement for Third Creek West Regional Improvements construction
• Approval of November 1, 2021, meeting minutes

City Council Boards & Commissions Committee

The committee is reviewing current board and commission rosters and work plans. They will also address the Planning Commission vacancy and provide direction on reappointments.

• Planning Commission Vacancy
• Review of Current Board and Commission Rosters
• Update on Board and Commission Work Plans
• Direction on Reappointments

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will review financial and grant updates and approve minutes from the May 10, 2022 meeting. The council will also hear reports from committees regarding public art, marketing, and community programs.

• Approval of May 10, 2022 meeting minutes
• Financial and grant updates
• Committee reports on Public Art Shows, Social Media and Marketing, Commerce City Eats, and Music in the Park
• Discussion regarding promotional items and meeting formats

The Commerce City Cultural Council approved several financial items, including May 2022 financials, a $200 per concert budget for band dinners at Music in the Park, and $2,500 each for promotional items and marketing/advertising. The council also created a new subcommittee for student art shows, ordered polo shirts for members, and voted to switch to hybrid meetings. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved May 2022 financial documents (unanimous)
• Approved $200 per concert for band dinners at Music in the Park (unanimous)
• Created new subcommittee for student art shows (unanimous)
• Ordered polo shirts for each Cultural Council member (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 budget for promotional items (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 budget for marketing and advertising (unanimous)
• Moved to hybrid meeting format (unanimous)

Police Pension Board

The June 14, 2022, Police Pension Board meeting agenda contains sparse procedural information. The board will review minutes and address items related to Cook Street Consulting and Mission Square.

• Approval of minutes
• Cook Street Consulting item
• Mission Square item

City Council

This study session includes presentations on community governance survey results and emergency operations. The council will also receive reports.

• Community Governance Survey Results (Pres 22-307)
• Emergency Operations presentation (Pres 22-81)

Urban Renewal Authority

The Urban Renewal Authority held a special meeting and voted 9-0 (with 4 excused) to continue negotiations with Adams 14 School District over a property tax increment revenue sharing intergovernmental agreement, and to move to mediation if no resolution is reached by June 30. The board also entered executive session for legal advice on the same matter. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to continue negotiations with Adams 14 School District and move to mediation if no resolution by June 30 (9-0, 4 excused)
• Approved entering executive session for legal advice on the Adams 14 intergovernmental agreement (9-0, 4 excused)

Senior Commission

The Senior Commission will review the Senior Resources Fair and discuss mid-year accomplishments. The agenda also includes a budget update and discussion of promotional items.

• Review of Senior Resources Fair
• Budget update
• Discussion of mid-year accomplishments
• Approval of May 12, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding promotional items such as t-shirts and pens

The Commerce City Senior Commission heard a presentation on a future senior housing project, with two council members recusing themselves to stay neutral. The board approved the May 12 meeting minutes and voted to hold a one-hour business meeting plus a one-hour mid-year celebration in July. Discussion on purchasing new apparel for commissioners was tabled to a future meeting.

• Approved minutes of May 12, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved one-hour business meeting and one-hour mid-year celebration for July (unanimous)
• Tabled promotional items and new apparel discussion

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission voted 4-1 to reverse the City's denial of Oakwood Homes' application for a Lot Line and Terminology Adjustment for Tract C of Reunion Ridge, Filing 1, located at the southwest corner of E. 104th Avenue and Tucson Street. The commission approved re-titling Tract C to a Lot, with Alternate Commissioner Douglas dissenting. The commission also discussed the Murray Farms PUD concept schematic but took no action, and voted 5-0 to cancel the July 5, 2022 meeting in favor of a possible special meeting.

• Approved appeal to reverse city denial and re-title Tract C to a Lot (4-1)
• Approved minutes of May 3, 2022 meeting (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Voted to cancel July 5, 2022 meeting and hold special meeting if needed (5-0)

City Council

The Council approved the Canam annexation and rezoning (6-3 and 5-4), the Eberly Place annexation and rezoning (9-0), and the Eberly Place Metropolitan District service plan (8-1). It also directed staff to implement term limits for boards and commissions (7-2) and ratified an easement and settlement agreement. Several public hearings were continued, and Ordinance 2379 on metropolitan districts failed on first reading (4-5).

• Approved Canam annexation (AN-259-21-22) 6-3
• Approved Canam rezoning to PUD (Z-964-21-22) 5-4
• Approved Eberly Place annexation (AN-260-22) 9-0
• Approved Eberly Place rezoning to PUD (Z-971-21-22) 9-0
• Adopted Eberly Place Metropolitan District service plan (Res 2022-40) 8-1
• Directed staff to implement board/commission term limits 7-2
• Ratified City Manager's signature on Easement and Settlement Agreement (unanimous)
• Failed to introduce Ordinance 2379 (metropolitan districts) on first reading 4-5

Northern Infrastructure General Improvement District

The board approved two ordinances adding properties to the Northern Infrastructure General Improvement District. The first, at 9940 East 112th Avenue, was approved 8-1. The second, at 10070 Potomac Street (Eberly Place PUD), was approved unanimously. No public testimony was given at either hearing.

• Approved ordinance adding 9940 East 112th Avenue to the district (8-1)
• Approved ordinance adding 10070 Potomac Street (Eberly Place PUD) to the district (9-0)

Youth Commission

The Commerce City Youth Commission approved minutes from May 19, 2022, and elected officers for time keeper and secretary. They voted to cancel the August 4, 2022 meeting in favor of attending the Music in the Park event, and created a subcommittee for recruitment swag. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved May 19, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Commissioner Kennison as Time Keeper (unanimous)
• Approved Commissioner Acevedo as Secretary (unanimous)
• Cancelled August 4, 2022 meeting for Music in the Park (unanimous)
• Created recruitment swag subcommittee (unanimous)

City Council

The Commerce City Council and 27J School District are holding a joint meeting for updates. The agenda includes discussions regarding school district growth, Southlawn Elementary, and Comprehensive High School foresight.

• School District 27J update on growth and Southlawn Elementary
• Comprehensive High School foresight discussion
• Commerce City update

Marijuana Licensing Authority

The Marijuana Licensing Authority will hold a public hearing regarding a new retail marijuana application. The application is submitted by Kind Henderson, LLC for the property located at 9670 Dallas St. Unit A.

• Public hearing for Kind Henderson, LLC new retail marijuana application (Pres 22-352)

Senior Commission

The Commerce City Senior Commission is holding a virtual study session via Zoom. The agenda includes discussion regarding a Senior Resource Fair and Memorial Day.

• Senior Resource Fair
• Memorial Day

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission

The commission will conduct elections for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary positions. Members will also discuss a potential vote to transition to in-person or hybrid meetings. Additionally, the group will coordinate logistics for Memorial Day and the Adams County Pride Festival.

• Elections for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Welcome of new member Derene Armelin
• Potential vote on moving to in-person or hybrid meetings
• Logistics for Memorial Day and Adams County Pride Festival participation

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission approved the April 27, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0). Leadership elections and the DEI Award through the Denver Business Journal were pushed to the June meeting due to absences. No budget was created, with formal discussion scheduled for June. No proclamations were made for July or August 2022.

• Approved April 27, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Pushed leadership elections to June meeting
• Pushed DEI Award discussion to June meeting
• No proclamations for July or August 2022
• No budget created; formal discussion scheduled for June

Quality Community Foundation

The Quality Community Foundation meeting includes updates on grants and scholarships. The agenda also covers the Curt Holland Memorial Golf Tournament and the Memorial Day Parade.

• Grants & Scholarships Update
• Curt Holland Memorial Golf Tournament
• Memorial Day Parade

The Quality Community Foundation approved two special scholarship requests: one allowing a recipient to use awarded funding for summer classes, and another permitting a different recipient to defer scholarship use for one year. Both motions passed unanimously. The board also discussed the 2022 Curt Holland Memorial Golf Tournament and Memorial Day Parade logistics.

• Approved special circumstance allowing scholarship recipient to use funding for summer classes (unanimous)
• Approved one-year deferral of scholarship use for another recipient (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 26, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

This study session includes discussions regarding project funding for Volunteers of America and a related sales and use tax rebate request. The council will also discuss potential changes to meeting structures and review the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) plan.

• Volunteers of America project funding discussion and tax rebate request
• Discussion regarding meeting structure change
• Presentation on the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) plan

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances regarding the annexation and rezoning of the Eberly Place property. They will also decide between two budget amendments to fund expansion at the Buffalo Run Golf Clubhouse. Other items include road improvement agreements and metropolitan district regulations.

• Annexation and rezoning of 10070 Potomac Street
• Budget transfer for golf clubhouse expansion ($10,627,240 or $12,077,240)
• Intergovernmental agreement for the 120th Avenue Road Improvement Project
• Concrete repair contract award to Silva Construction, Inc.
• Re-appropriation of $1,687,658 from the General Fund

The Commerce City Council approved the Eberly Place annexation (AN-260-22) and related zoning change (Z-971-21-22) on first reading, with amendments requiring a $600,000 contribution toward Blackhawk road improvements and 50% of the cost of a traffic light at Potomac and 96th Avenue. The council also approved first reading of ordinances for the 120th Avenue road project (Ord 2360), a new metropolitan districts chapter (Ord 2379, on a 4-4 vote), and budget transfers for the Buffalo Run Golf Clubhouse project (Ord 2401, 2398). A motion to continue three ordinances to June 6 failed, and Ord 2397 was tabled.

• Approved Eberly Place annexation (AN-260-22) on first reading as amended (8-0, 1 excused)
• Approved zoning change to PUD for Eberly Place (Z-971-21-22) on first reading as amended (8-0, 1 excused)
• Amended annexation agreement to require $600,000 for Blackhawk improvements (7-1, 1 excused)
• Amended annexation agreement to require 50% of traffic light cost at Potomac & 96th (7-1, 1 excused)
• Approved first reading of Ord 2360 for 120th Avenue road project IGA (8-0, 1 excused)
• Approved first reading of Ord 2379 on metropolitan districts as amended (4-4, 1 excused)
• Approved first reading of Ord 2401 for Buffalo Run golf clubhouse budget transfer as amended (8-0, 1 excused)
• Tabled Ord 2397 (Buffalo Run golf clubhouse budget transfer)

Youth Commission

The commission is reviewing minutes from April and May 2022 meetings. Members are also discussing the summer meeting schedule, a summer retreat, and recruitment subcommittee work.

• Approval of April 21 and May 5 meeting minutes
• Summer meeting schedule planning
• Summer retreat subcommittee planning
• Recruitment subcommittee updates
• Memorial Day Parade discussion

The Commerce City Youth Commission approved minutes from two prior meetings and created two new subcommittees: a Summer Retreat Planning Subcommittee (Commissioners Pham and Smith) and a Recruitment Subcommittee (Commissioners Velasco-Zubia and Kennison). The commission also set its summer meeting schedule for the first Thursday of June and July, and discussed the Memorial Day Parade and volunteer opportunities. The Secretary/Time Keeper role was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved minutes of April 21, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 5, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Created Summer Retreat Planning Subcommittee with Pham and Smith (unanimous)
• Created Recruitment Subcommittee with Velasco-Zubia and Kennison (unanimous)
• Set summer meetings for first Thursday of June and July
• Deferred Secretary/Time Keeper vote to next meeting

Derby Review Board

The May 17, 2022, Derby Review Board meeting agenda consists of procedural business. The scheduled study session for this meeting was cancelled.

Parks, Recreation, and Golf Commission

The committee will discuss the PRG Vision Map and the 2022 CIPP Update. Members will also receive an update regarding the April 30 City Tour.

• Update on the April 30 City Tour (22-72)
• PRG Vision Map discussion (22-87)
• 2022 CIPP Update (22-88)

The Parks, Recreation, and Golf Advisory Committee unanimously approved the April 19, 2022 minutes. Members reviewed the updated PRG Vision Map and Statement, and the 2022 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) update, including proposed 2023 preservation projects and additional 2K projects approved by City Council. No formal votes were taken on these items; they were informational only.

• Approved April 19, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Veterans Commission

The Commerce City Veterans Commission will review minutes from April 2022 and discuss participation in the Memorial Day Parade and Concert. The commission will also consider plans for a Veterans Stand Down Day and a Veteran's Benefits Event.

• Memorial Day Parade and Concert participation
• Veterans Stand Down Day planning
• Veteran's Benefits Event planning
• Potential vote on hybrid or in-person meeting format

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission is meeting to review its May 2022 agenda. The session includes discussions regarding DEI flyers, polos, and a new member.

• DEI flyers and polos
• New member
• Substitute liaison for May 2022 meeting

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission held a virtual leadership meeting on May 17, 2022. Per the meeting's creation in February 2022, no formal action was permitted, and minutes were not recorded. The agenda included discussion of DEI flyers and polos, a new member, and a substitute liaison for the May 2022 meeting.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the annexation of properties at 10070 Potomac Street and 9940 East 112th Avenue. These items include first readings for ordinances to annex these lands and change their zoning to Planned Unit Development (PUD). Additionally, the council will review an ordinance regarding Metropolitan Districts.

• Annexation and rezoning of 10070 Potomac Street to PUD
• Annexation and rezoning of 9940 East 112th Avenue to PUD
• Ordinance 2379 regarding Metropolitan Districts
• Extension of Interim City Attorney employment agreement
• Adoption of appeal rules for Community Development Director decisions

The City Council approved the Canam annexation (AN-259-21-22) and its rezoning to PUD (Z-964-21-22) on first reading, with a 7-2 vote for the annexation and 6-3 for the zoning. The zoning approval included an amendment requiring a traffic light at Florence St and 112th Ave, subject to CDOT approval, or other pedestrian safety measures if denied. The Eberly Place annexation and related ordinances were continued to a May 23 special meeting due to a lack of an updated PUD zone document. The council also approved the consent agenda, including resolutions on the comprehensive plan committee and appeals rules, and amended Council Policy #2.

• Approved Canam annexation (AN-259-21-22) on first reading (7-2)
• Approved Canam rezoning to PUD (Z-964-21-22) on first reading (6-3)
• Amended Z-964-21-22 to require traffic light at Florence St and 112th Ave, subject to CDOT approval (9-0)
• Continued Eberly Place annexation (AN-260-22) and related ordinances to May 23 special meeting (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Res 2022-59, 2022-61, 2022-62 (9-0)
• Approved Proclamation for Public Works Week (9-0)
• Amended Council Policy #2 (9-0)
• Approved $1,500 sponsorship of Rotary Club Trap Tournament (9-0)

City Council Legislative Committee

The Legislative Council Subcommittee will review a presentation regarding the 2022 Colorado legislative session. The item includes a bill tracker for the end of the session.

• Presentation 22-243: 2022 Colorado Legislative Session Summary and Bill Tracker

Senior Commission

The commission is reviewing preparations for a Senior Resource Fair, including vendor registrations and outreach. The meeting also covers logistical planning for Memorial Day parade participation.

• Senior Resource Fair vendor and registration updates
• Memorial Day parade logistics and dress code
• Outreach plans via social media and flyers

The Commerce City Senior Commission met and heard a presentation from the Denver Regional Council of Governments' Area Agency on Aging director about services and resources. The board discussed logistics for the upcoming Senior Resources Fair and Memorial Day Parade, including vendor registrations and volunteer needs. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational and planning-focused.

• Heard presentation from Area Agency on Aging director (informational)
• Discussed Senior Resources Fair registered organizations and logistics
• Chair Plummer to follow up with CDBG coordinator George Lewis
• Discussed pending vendor registrations and volunteer needs
• Confirmed Community Relations to provide new Senior Commission banner for Memorial Day Parade

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will hear a presentation from the Senior Commission and receive financial and grant updates. The meeting includes discussions on committee reports regarding the Public Art Show, Commerce City Eats, and Music in the Park.

• Senior Commission presentation
• Financial and Grant Update
• Public Art Show report
• Memorial Day Parade discussion
• Summer Camp update

The Cultural Council approved the minutes from the April 12, 2022 meeting unanimously. Members discussed updates on the Public Art Show, social media, Commerce City Eats, and Music in the Park, and planned participation in the Senior Resource Fair and Memorial Day Parade. No formal policy decisions were made.

• Approved April 12, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed Public Art Show next steps and celebratory reception
• Discussed social media strategy and new flyer
• Planned Memorial Day Parade with tractor/trailer and distribution of necklaces and candy
• Discussed returning to in-person meetings, to be further discussed next meeting

City Council

The City Council is holding a study session to finalize the vision statement and key choices for the Joint Planning Commission and City Council Comprehensive Plan Study. The meeting also includes updates on commercial development activities and the Q1 2022 Council Work Plan.

• Finalization of the Comprehensive Plan Study Session vision statement
• Commercial activity update for May 2022
• Q1 2022 Council Work Plan update

City Council

This special meeting is scheduled to conduct an executive session to receive legal advice related to the Commerce City Housing Authority. No other substantive items are listed on this agenda.

• Executive session for legal advice regarding the Commerce City Housing Authority

The City Council met in special session and voted 3-3 on a motion to extend the meeting by 30 minutes, which failed. Council then voted 3-3 to enter executive session for legal advice on the Commerce City Housing Authority; the motion passed despite the tie. The meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Motion to excuse Mayor Huseman and Mayor Pro Tem Allen-Thomas approved (6-0, 1 absent)
• Motion to excuse Council Member Madera approved (6-0, 3 excused)
• Motion to extend meeting by 30 minutes failed (3-3)
• Motion to enter executive session on Housing Authority legal advice approved (3-3)

City Council

This meeting is part of the eighth session of City Council orientation. The agenda includes a presentation regarding land use public hearing orientation and training.

• Land Use Public Hearing Orientation and Training (Pres 22-318)

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will meet to approve minutes from the April 21 meeting and introduce a new liaison. The agenda includes discussions regarding the Memorial Day Parade, summer retreats, and recruitment efforts. Members will also follow up on Earth Day cleanup activities.

• Introduction of new liaison
• Memorial Day Parade discussion
• Summer retreat and recruitment planning
• Adams 14 Scholarship - Kenya Prieto
• Earth Day Cleanup follow up

The Youth Commission held a routine meeting with no formal votes or decisions. They discussed plans for a summer retreat to be held before school starts, with staff scheduling a date, and agreed to bring float ideas for the Memorial Day Parade to the next meeting. The new Community Relations Liaison, Jenny Penoncello, introduced herself, and Commissioner Prieto was recognized for receiving the Adams 14 Scholarship.

• Summer retreat to be held late summer before school begins; staff to schedule date
• Commissioners to bring float ideas for Memorial Day Parade to next meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several requests for annexation and zone changes, including a residential subdivision at 10070 Potomac Street. The commission will also consider the adoption of an urban renewal plan for approximately 65 acres near East 48th Avenue and Ivy Street. Additionally, developers are seeking approvals for multi-family housing and final plats for the Legato West project.

• Adoption of Urban Renewal Plan for East 48th Avenue and Ivy Street (~65 acres)
• Zone change for QuikTrip at US Highway 85 & E. 112th Avenue
• Single-family residential subdivision 'Eberly Place' at 10070 Potomac Street
• Multi-family residential development at 7001 Colorado Boulevard
• Final Plats for Legato West to create 181 and 131 residential lots

The Commerce City Planning Commission recommended approval of several annexation and zoning requests, including the Eberly Place single-family subdivision, a QuikTrip gas station with a condition prohibiting a gas station, a multi-family development at 7001 Colorado Boulevard, and two Legato residential plats. The commission also recommended approval of the Sand Creek Urban Renewal Plan. All recommendations will go to the City Council for final decisions.

• Recommended approval of Eberly Place PUD zone change (4-1)
• Recommended approval of QuikTrip PUD for annexed portion, with condition of no gas station (4-1)
• Recommended approval of QuikTrip PUD for unannexed portion, with condition of no gas station (4-1)
• Recommended approval of annexation zone change to R-3 for 7001 Colorado Blvd (5-0)
• Recommended approval of vacation plat for 7001 Colorado Blvd (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Legato West Filing No. 1 final plat (4-1)
• Recommended approval of Legato Filing No. 2 final plat (4-1)
• Recommended approval of Sand Creek Urban Renewal Plan (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review several items including a $2,000,000 budget transfer for the Buffalo Highlands Oasis Project. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding the Mountain View Industrial Park PUD and resolutions related to commercial development fees.

• $2,000,000 fund transfer to the Capital Improvements and Preservation Plan Fund
• Zoning amendment for Potomac Farms PUD at 104th Avenue and Worchester Drive
• Public hearing for Mountain View Industrial Park PUD amendment at 9801 Havana Street
• Contract award for concrete repair project to Essential Contractors, Inc.
• Resolution to waive development fees for certain new commercial developments

The Commerce City Council approved several proclamations, directed staff to map truck routes, ratified a letter of support for the Lake Mary Learning Center, and approved the consent agenda with amendments. The council continued Ordinance 2379 on metropolitan districts to the next meeting after several amendments were considered. A resolution awarding a concrete flatwork contract to Silva Construction failed.

• Approved proclamations for AAPI Heritage Month, Mental Health Awareness, Small Business Week, Kids to Parks Day, and Nurses Month (8-0, Davis excused)
• Directed staff to create maps of current truck routes and distribute to business owners (8-0, Davis excused)
• Ratified letter of support for Congressionally Directed Spending Request for Lake Mary Learning Center (8-0, Davis excused)
• Approved consent agenda including budget transfer of $2,000,000 for Buffalo Highlands Oasis Project (8-0, Davis excused)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-47 waiving development fees for certain commercial development (8-0, Davis excused)
• Failed to award 2022 Concrete Flatwork Replacement and Repair Project to Silva Construction (2-6, Davis excused)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-53 setting public hearing for 7001 Colorado Boulevard annexation (8-0, Davis excused)
• Continued Ordinance 2379 on metropolitan districts to next meeting (6-2, Davis excused)

City Council Legislative Committee

The committee will review new bills, including Legislative Update Pres 22-242. The agenda also includes reviewing the bill tracker and addressing next steps.

• Review of New Bills (Pres 22-242)
• Bill Tracker review

Citizens Public Safety Advisory Board

The Citizens Public Safety Advisory Board will review specific video footage during this meeting. The board will also discuss finding a replacement for Leo Rodriquez as Vice Chair. Additionally, the Police Chief will provide department updates.

• Review and discussion of video footage
• Replacement for Leo Rodriquez as Vice Chair
• Police Department updates

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission met to review minutes and discuss upcoming proclamations for May and June. The agenda includes discussions regarding inclusive language on city materials and participation in local events. Members will also consider a potential vote on conducting future meetings virtually.

• Proclamations for AAPI Heritage Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, Pride Month, and Juneteenth
• Participation in Memorial Day Parade and Pride Fest
• Discussion of inclusive language on City materials
• Potential vote on virtual meetings

The Commission approved the March 30, 2022 minutes as amended (8-0). They assigned June proclamations for Pride Month and Juneteenth, decided to participate in a parade via a table only, and voted to include all member names on informational flyers. They also voted unanimously to request candy and commission swag for events.

• Approved March 30, 2022 minutes as amended (8-0)
• Assigned Pride Month proclamation to Gonzalez-De La Rosa
• Assigned Juneteenth proclamation to Koonce
• Decided to participate in parade via table only
• Voted to put all member names on informational flyers
• Voted unanimously to request candy and commission swag for events

Quality Community Foundation

The Quality Community Foundation will discuss a promotional video during new business. The meeting also includes an executive session for scholarship deliberation and the approval of March 29, 2022, minutes.

• Discussion regarding a promo video
• Executive session for scholarship deliberation
• Approval of March 29, 2022, meeting minutes

The Quality Community Foundation approved the minutes from March 29, 2022, and voted to support the fall Curt Holland Memorial Golf Tournament. The board also discussed entering the Memorial Day Parade and a promotional video project. In executive session, the board approved funding scholarship applications as presented.

• Approved March 29, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved support for fall Curt Holland Memorial Golf Tournament (5-0)
• Approved scholarship funding as discussed in executive session

City Council

This meeting is a study session featuring several presentations. Topics include the Parks, Recreation & Golf Advisory Committee annual update and discussions regarding Buffalo Run golf expansion and the Prairieways Action Plan.

• Parks, Recreation & Golf Advisory Committee Annual Update
• Experience Your South Platte presentation
• Buffalo Run Golf Expansion Discussion
• Prairieways Action Plan Overview and Trails Update
• Parks, Recreation & Golf Creating Community presentation

Youth Commission

Commissioners will present ideas for participating in Earth Day events within Commerce City. The meeting also includes a creative session regarding a logo for apparel.

• Earth Day participation event ideas
• Logo for apparel creative session
• Approval of March 3, 2022 meeting minutes

Derby Review Board

The Derby Review Board is reviewing applications for the Commercial Catalyst Program. The board will consider funding requests for exterior improvements, including door replacements and maintenance, at several properties.

• $2,231.84 request for one door replacement at 6460 E. 73rd Ave
• $5,995.80 request for three door replacements at 7291, 7293, and 7295 Monaco St
• $658.01 request for door maintenance at 7287 Monaco St

Parks, Recreation, and Golf Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Golf Advisory Committee will discuss the Buffalo Run Golf Course and review survey results. The agenda also includes selecting a committee co-chair and planning for an April 30 city tour.

• Buffalo Run Golf Course overview
• Committee Co-chair selection
• Survey results review
• April 30 City Tour planning
• Pledge of Allegiance at meetings

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission met to discuss flyers for upcoming public events and the meeting schedule for April 2022. The agenda consists of procedural items and discussion topics.

• Discussion of flyers for public events
• Scheduling for April 2022 DEI Commission meetings

Veterans Commission

The Veterans Commission will discuss the Memorial Day Parade and review banner/tent requests with staff. The commission will also discuss new events and a homeless veteran's event. Members may also discuss returning to in-person meetings.

• Memorial Day Parade discussion
• Review of Banner/Tent Request
• Discussion of Homeless Veteran's Event
• Potential return to in-person meetings

Liquor License Authority

The Liquor License Authority will conduct a show cause hearing. The matter involves non-compliance with a joint stipulation agreement by 6171, LLC.

• Show cause hearing regarding non-compliance with a joint stipulation agreement by 6171, LLC

City Council

The City Council will review sponsorship requests and updates on environmental planning policy. The agenda also includes ordinances regarding park ranger authority and budget amendments.

• Ordinance 2368: Defining Park Rangers as peace officers with enforcement authority
• Ordinance 2371: Transferring $500,000 to the Capital Improvements and Preservation Plan Fund
• Ordinance 2382: Recognizing a $5,000 CDOT grant for 'Click It or Ticket'
• Resolution 2022-44: Authorizing Baseline Engineering Corporation for planning services
• Discussion regarding an urban camping ban

The City Council voted 7-2 to direct staff to draft an urban camping ban ordinance for the May 16, 2022 meeting. They also approved several sponsorships, including $3,000 for the Adams County Pride Festival and $2,500 for the Kentucky Derby in Derby fundraiser. The consent agenda was approved, including a $500,000 budget transfer for the Land Development Code update and a resolution authorizing planning services. A motion to include water quality violations in the monthly environmental update failed 5-4.

• Directed staff to draft urban camping ban ordinance (7-2)
• Approved $3,000 sponsorship for Adams County Pride Festival (9-0)
• Approved $2,500 sponsorship for Kentucky Derby in Derby (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Ord 2368 (park ranger authority), Ord 2371 ($500K budget transfer for LDC update), Ord 2382 (CDOT grant), Res 2022-44 (planning services) (9-0)
• Denied motion to include water quality violations in monthly update (5-4)
• Approved entering executive session for historic preservation property purchase (8-1)

City Council Legislative Committee

The Legislative Council Subcommittee will review state legislative action using the Pres 22-241 Legislative Update and Bill Tracker. No other specific business items are listed on this agenda.

• Review of State Legislative Action (Pres 22-241)

Urban Renewal Authority

The Urban Renewal Authority will consider resolutions to amend the 2022 budget and approve tax increment revenue agreements for the Sand Creek Business Area. The meeting also includes a proposal to authorize property sale and development at the former Mile High Greyhound Park for a hotel.

• Resolution to amend the 2022 budget and adopt a supplemental appropriation
• Approval of tax increment revenue agreements under the Sand Creek Business Area Urban Renewal Plan
• Authorization of property sale and development at former Mile High Greyhound Park for a hotel
• Presentation regarding the Derby Retail Project

The Urban Renewal Authority approved a supplemental budget amendment, tax increment revenue agreements for the Sand Creek Business Area, and the sale and development of authority property at the former Mile High Greyhound Park for a hotel. All resolutions passed with 10 ayes and 3 excused members.

• Approved 2022 supplemental budget appropriation (10-0, 3 excused)
• Approved tax increment revenue agreements with taxing entities for Sand Creek Business Area (10-0, 3 excused)
• Approved sale and development of former Mile High Greyhound Park property for a hotel (10-0, 3 excused)

City Council Boards & Commissions Committee

The meeting agenda consists of scheduled interviews and administrative business. No specific ordinances or projects are listed for discussion.

• Interviews
• Administrative business

Senior Commission

The Senior Commission will meet via Zoom to approve minutes from March 10, 2022. The agenda includes new business regarding senior resources and a commission handout.

• Approval of minutes (MM_3_10_22)
• Senior Commission Handout and Senior Resources
• Community Relations update with Alondra Gonzalez-Carrillo

Housing Authority

The Commerce City Housing Authority will host a presentation regarding a proposal for a 48-unit affordable senior housing project. The agenda also includes budget reports and legal updates on several projects.

• Proposal for 48-Unit Affordable Senior Housing Project
• Update on 7001 Colorado Boulevard Project
• Update on Greyhound Empowerment Project
• Financial reports for Conter Cottage, Conter Estates, and Pinecrest
• Discussion of Pinecrest buyout in executive session

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will review financial and grant updates and discuss committee reports. Topics include public art, marketing, and Music in the Park. New business items involve planning for the Memorial Day Parade and summer camp speakers.

• Approval of March 08, 2022 minutes
• Financial and grant updates
• Committee reports on Public Art/Art Shows and Marketing/Outreach
• Planning for Memorial Day Parade and Summer Camp Speaker
• Discussion regarding storage at Historical Society

The Cultural Council approved the minutes from the March 8, 2022 meeting. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting consisted of routine updates on finances, grants, and committee activities, plus discussion of upcoming events and logistics.

• Approved March 8, 2022 meeting minutes (motion by Jennifer Martin, seconded by Jacqueline Riggs-Gonzales)

City Council

The City Council will review presentations regarding road and drainage impact fees. The session also includes discussions on the elected officials retirement fund and Oakwood’s vision for Reunion.

• Road Impact Fees Presentation (Pres 22-113)
• Drainage Impact Fees Presentation (Pres 22-121)
• Elected Officials Retirement Fund presentation (Pres 22-226)
• Oakwood’s Vision for Reunion and Proposed Town Hall Discussion (Pres 22-190)

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions to change the public hearing date for Case AN-259-21-22 and Case AN-260-22 to May 16, 2022. This is a special meeting where no public comment is allowed unless specifically noted.

• Res 2022-41: Amend public hearing date for Case AN-259-21-22 to May 16, 2022
• Res 2022-42: Amend public hearing date for Case AN-260-22 to May 16, 2022

The Commerce City Council held a brief special meeting and unanimously approved two resolutions correcting the dates of public hearings for cases AN-259-21-22 and AN-260-22 to May 16, 2022. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Res 2022-41, moving public hearing for case AN-259-21-22 to May 16, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted Res 2022-42, moving public hearing for case AN-260-22 to May 16, 2022 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Commission will consider a request to change the zoning of 9801 Havana Street from PUD Industrial (I-1) to PUD Industrial (I-2). The meeting also includes a study session on the Comprehensive Plan Update and discussion regarding homeless services definitions.

• Rezoning of 9801 Havana Street from I-1 to I-2 zoning
• Study session for the Comprehensive Plan Update
• Review of Anderson Farm PUD Concept Schematic
• LDC Amendment regarding Homeless Services Definitions and Zoning District Classifications

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend City Council approve a PUD zone document amendment for 9801 Havana Street, changing Lot C, Block 3 from I-1 to I-2 industrial zoning, subject to conditions including obtaining an air emissions permit. The commission also approved the March 1, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0, with one abstention) and moved the LDC Amendment on Homeless Services to a later date. A study session discussed the Comprehensive Plan Update and Anderson Farm PUD concept, with suggestions for design improvements.

• Recommended approval of PUD zone amendment for 9801 Havana St (5-0)
• Approved minutes from March 1, 2022 meeting (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Moved LDC Amendment on Homeless Services to a later date (voice vote 5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review budget amendments involving a $1.5 million grant for the Buffalo Run Golf Course irrigation system and a $2 million transfer for the Buffalo Highlands Oasis project. The meeting also includes public hearings on land use and annexation petitions.

• $1.5 million Adams County Open Space Grant for Buffalo Run Golf Course irrigation
• $2 million budget transfer for the Buffalo Highlands Oasis project
• Public hearing for Southlawn Elementary School final plat at Walden Street and East 100th Avenue
• $515,000 transfer for the Buffalo Run Golf Course well project
• Annexation petitions AN-259-21-22 and AN-260-22

The City Council approved a $2,000,000 transfer from the General Fund to the Capital Improvements and Preservation Plan Fund for the Buffalo Highlands Oasis project on first reading. It also approved an amended $691,652 transfer for the Buffalo Run Golf Course well project, adopted resolutions for annexation hearings and a school final plat, and directed staff on several administrative actions.

• Approved Ord 2388 transferring $2,000,000 for Buffalo Highlands Oasis (9-0)
• Approved Ord 2365 as amended to $691,652 for Buffalo Run well project (9-0)
• Adopted Res 2022-28 and 2022-29 setting annexation public hearings (9-0 each)
• Adopted Res 2022-17 approving Southlawn Elementary final plat with traffic study condition (9-0)
• Approved Ord 2369 recognizing $1,500,000 Adams County Open Space grant (consent agenda)
• Adopted Res 2022-39 supporting Adams 14 School District students (9-0)
• Directed staff to prepare land use public hearing orientation (5-3)
• Directed Policy and Governance Subcommittee to draft policy limiting council member staff tasks (9-0)

City Council Legislative Committee

The Legislative Council Subcommittee will review newly introduced bills and the bill tracker. The meeting also includes a legislative update regarding Pres 22-235.

• Review of new bills introduced
• Pres 22-235 Legislative Update
• Bill Tracker review

City Council Boards & Commissions Committee

The April 2, 2022, meeting of the Commerce City Boards & Commissions Council Subcommittee was canceled and rescheduled to April 16, 2022. The original agenda included interviews and administrative discussions regarding PRG reappointments and returning to in-person interviews.

• Discussion on PRG reappointments
• Discussion on returning to in-person interviews

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission

The Commerce City Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission approved the February 2022 meeting minutes, directed staff to order shirts for the Commission by April 14th, and requested attendance of two members at the Brighton Evolution Women's Conference. All motions passed unanimously. The commission also discussed DEI policies with State Senate Majority Leader Dominick Moreno and tabled discussion of in-person meetings until the April meeting.

• Approved February 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Directed staff to order shirts for the Commission by April 14th (unanimous)
• Requested attendance of two members at the Brighton Evolution Women's Conference (unanimous)

Quality Community Foundation

The Quality Community Foundation will meet via Zoom to approve minutes from the February 22, 2022 meeting. The agenda also includes a scholarship discussion and an executive session for grant deliberation.

• Approval of February 22, 2022 meeting minutes
• Scholarship discussion
• Executive session for grant deliberation

The Quality Community Foundation met on March 29, 2022, and approved the minutes from the February 22, 2022 meeting. The board discussed the Curt Holland Memorial Scholarship and then entered executive session for grant deliberation. After the session, the board voted to approve funding for the grants discussed and presented. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM.

• Approved minutes of February 22, 2022 meeting (7-0)
• Entered executive session for grant deliberation (6-0)
• Approved funding for grants discussed in executive session (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hear several presentations regarding city programs and updates. These include a public safety overview from the Police Department and a discussion on rental registry and inspections. The council will also review draft amendments for residential HOA requirements.

• Rental Registry and Inspections presentation
• Police Department Public Safety Overview
• Draft LDC Amendment regarding Residential HOA Requirements
• Keep C3 Clean - MyC3 Update
• Metro Mayors Caucus Flex Fund Support Request

Urban Renewal Authority

The Urban Renewal Authority will consider a resolution to approve an amended and restated owner's representative services agreement. This item involves updating the terms of an existing service agreement.

• Resolution Res URA 2022-12: Amended & Restated Owner's Representative Services Agreement

The Urban Renewal Authority approved Resolution URA 2022-12, authorizing an amended and restated owner's representative services agreement. The vote was 6 in favor, 3 against, with 4 members excused. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved amended & restated owner's representative services agreement (6-3, 4 excused)

City Council

The City Council will consider requests to determine if a public hearing process is appropriate for two final plat filings by Cohen Denver Airport, LLC. These filings involve the creation of 181 lots and 131 lots in the Legato West area. This is a special meeting with no opportunity for public comment.

• Request 22-68: Legato West Filing No. 1 Final Plat (181 lots, 34.84 acres)
• Request 22-67: Legato Filing No. 2 Final Plat (131 lots, 32.38 acres)

Veterans Commission

This is a planning meeting for the Commerce City Veterans Commission. No formal action will be taken during this session. The commission will discuss its 2022 calendar.

• Discussion of the 2022 Veterans Commission Calendar

Quality Community Foundation

The Quality Community Foundation will discuss scholarship applications and the Music in the Park schedule. The meeting also includes an executive session for grant deliberation.

• Scholarship application discussion
• Music in the Park schedule
• Executive session for grant deliberation

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances regarding park ranger enforcement powers and all-terrain vehicle use on park property. The meeting also includes a proposed $500,000 fund transfer for a land development code update project. Additionally, the council will review grant support requests for local schools and transportation programs.

• Ordinance 2371: Transferring $500,000 to the Capital Improvements and Preservation Plan Fund
• Ordinance 2368: Defining park rangers as peace officers with enforcement authority
• Ordinance 2380: Prohibiting all-terrain vehicles on park property and establishing fines
• Ordinance 2382: Recognizing a $5,000 CDOT grant for the 'Click It or Ticket' program

The City Council voted unanimously to direct the City Attorney and City Manager to prepare a resolution and letter supporting the Adams 14 School District and its Board of Education, to be sent to the State Board of Education for approval at the April 4, 2022 meeting. The council also approved several ordinances on first reading, including one defining park rangers as peace officers and another transferring $500,000 for a land development code update. A motion to prepare an ordinance on impact fees failed in a 4-5 vote. The council also directed staff to prepare an ordinance for a $2,000,000 municipal park near Second Creek.

• Directed preparation of resolution and letter supporting Adams 14 School District (9-0)
• Approved ordinance defining park rangers as peace officers on first reading (9-0)
• Approved $500,000 transfer for Land Development Code update on first reading (9-0)
• Approved emergency ordinance prohibiting ATVs on park property (9-0)
• Approved $5,000 CDOT grant recognition for Click It or Ticket on first reading (9-0)
• Directed staff to prepare ordinance for $2,000,000 municipal park near Second Creek (9-0)
• Motion to prepare impact fee ordinance failed (4-5)

City Council Boards & Commissions Committee

The committee will provide direction for the PRG Advisory Committee. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding an update to the Boards and Commissions Program logo, including a summary of a logo input survey.

• Direction for PRG Advisory Committee
• Boards and Commissions Program Logo Update (Pres 22-134)
• Logo Input Survey Summary

City Council Legislative Committee

The Legislative Council Subcommittee will review newly introduced bills and the 2022 Colorado Bill Tracker. The agenda consists only of these procedural items.

• Review of new bills (Pres 22-185)
• Colorado Bill Tracker - 2022

Urban Renewal Authority

The Urban Renewal Authority is considering a resolution to approve tax increment revenue agreements with taxing entities. These agreements involve property tax increments under the Sand Creek Business Area Urban Renewal Plan. The agenda also includes reviews of several impact reports from local districts.

• Tax increment revenue agreements for Mile High Flood District
• Tax increment revenue agreements for South Adams Fire District
• Impact reports from Adams County, school, and water districts

The Urban Renewal Authority approved Resolution URA 2022-08, authorizing tax increment revenue (TIF) agreements with taxing entities for the Sand Creek Business Area Urban Renewal Plan. The vote was unanimous, 9-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution URA 2022-08 authorizing TIF agreements for Sand Creek Business Area (9-0)

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will review previous meeting minutes and address other business items. Commissioners are scheduled to present ideas for participating in Earth Day events in town. The agenda also includes a creative session regarding a logo for apparel.

• Creative session for apparel logo
• Presentation of Earth Day participation event ideas

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission

This leadership and planning meeting is focused on discussing the March DEI Meeting Agenda. No other business or specific topics are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of the March DEI Meeting Agenda

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission held a leadership and planning meeting via Zoom. The agenda for the March DEI meeting was discussed. Per the commission's own rules established in February 2022, no formal action was permitted and minutes were not recorded.

• Discussed March DEI meeting agenda (no formal action permitted)

Parks, Recreation, and Golf Commission

The committee will review the Prairieways Action Plan and trails presentation. The agenda also includes a redistricting overview and the selection of a committee co-chair.

• Prairieways Action Plan and Trails presentation
• Re-districting overview
• Committee Co-chair selection
• Discussion of April City Tour date
• Review of survey results

The Parks, Recreation, and Golf Advisory Committee tabled approval of the February 15, 2022 minutes until the April 19 meeting due to lack of a quorum. Members reviewed the Prairieways Action Plan and trails presentation, providing feedback on safety and connectivity for the master plan update. The committee also heard a redistricting overview and discussed future agenda items, a city tour, and survey results on meeting formats. No formal votes or decisions were taken on these items.

• Tabled approval of February 15, 2022 minutes until April 19, 2022 (no quorum)
• Reviewed Prairieways Action Plan and trails presentation; feedback noted for master plan update
• Heard redistricting overview; feedback requested via online portal
• Discussed co-chair selection; interested members to contact Co-Chair Houde or Director Keith
• Discussed future agenda items; summary to be emailed to members
• Discussed city tour date options; follow-up to finalize
• Discussed survey results on in-person vs. hybrid meetings

Veterans Commission

The commission will review the February 15 meeting minutes and a presentation regarding redistricting and council composition. Members will also discuss updates on the Memorial Day Parade, the VCB Plaque, and the postponement of the VA Benefits Event to April.

• Presentation on redistricting and council composition
• Postponement of the VA Benefits Event to April
• Discussion regarding the Memorial Day Parade
• Update on the VCB Plaque
• Discussion of in-person meetings

City Council

This study session includes updates on the Concrete Flatwork Replacement and Repair Program and the 2022 Pavement Management Program. Council will also discuss a 2K bond regarding future park trails roads.

• Concrete Flatwork Replacement and Repair Program Update
• 2022 Pavement Management Program Presentation
• 2K Bond Discussion for Future Park Trails Roads

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions regarding Colorado Boulevard improvements and bond project designations. The agenda also includes first readings of ordinances for Buffalo Run Golf Course funding and new prohibitions on ATVs in parks. This is a special meeting with no public comment scheduled.

• Contract negotiations with Michael Baker International, Inc. for Colorado Boulevard improvements
• $515,000 budget transfer for the Buffalo Run Golf Course well project
• $1,500,000 Adams County Open Space Grant recognition for irrigation systems
• Emergency ordinance prohibiting ATVs and motorcycles on park property

The Commerce City Council unanimously authorized the city manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Michael Baker International for design and preconstruction services for the Colorado Boulevard widening and improvements. It also unanimously designated projects to be funded with 2022A sales and use tax revenue bond proceeds, as amended. Two budget ordinances were introduced on first reading, and an emergency ordinance on all-terrain vehicles was continued to the next regular meeting.

• Authorized city manager to negotiate contract with Michael Baker International for Colorado Boulevard widening design (unanimous)
• Designated projects funded by 2022A sales and use tax revenue bonds, as amended (unanimous)
• Introduced Ord 2365 transferring $515,000 from Water Acquisition Fund to CIPP for Buffalo Run Golf Course well project (9-0)
• Introduced Ord 2369 recognizing $1,500,000 Adams County Open Space grant for Buffalo Run irrigation system (9-0)
• Continued emergency ordinance on ATV use on park property to March 21 meeting (unanimous)

Senior Commission

The agenda consists of procedural items and lacks specific details on new business or upcoming events. The commission will review minutes from a previous meeting.

• Approval of Meeting Minutes 22-56

Citizens Public Safety Advisory Board

The Citizens Public Safety Advisory Board approved the minutes from its last meeting. The board discussed moving meeting start times, reviewed body camera footage as an exercise, and heard from Deputy Chief Sadar about recent fentanyl cases in Commerce City. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Approved minutes of the last meeting (motion not recorded)
• Discussed moving meeting start time (no action taken)
• Reviewed body camera footage of non-CCPD officers as an exercise (no action taken)

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will hear a presentation from the Clerk's Office regarding the redistricting process. The meeting also includes financial and grant updates, as well as committee reports on public art, marketing, and music in the park.

• Presentation on the redistricting process by the Clerk's Office
• Financial and grant updates
• Committee reports on Public Art/Art Shows and Music in the Park
• Update on a Mini Comic Con Event
• City Council/Delwest meeting update

The Cultural Council approved the minutes from its February 8, 2022 meeting. Members received updates on finances, grants, and committee activities, and heard a guest presentation on the city's redistricting process. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of February 8, 2022 meeting (moved by Ronna Sanchez, seconded by Jennifer Martin)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Board will consider use-by-permit requests for a religious institution at 5651 E. 62nd Ave and a distillery at 6340 E 58th Ave. The meeting also includes a presentation on the special election and redistricting process.

• Use-by-permit request for a religious institution at 5651 E. 62nd Ave
• Use-by-permit request for a distillery at 6340 E 58th Ave, Unit I and J
• Presentation on the special election and redistricting process

The Commerce City Zoning Board of Adjustment approved two use-by-permits: one for a religious institution at 5651 E. 62nd Ave and one for a distillery at 6340 E. 58th Ave, Units I and J. Both approvals were unanimous (4-0). The board also approved the minutes from the February 8, 2022 meeting.

• Approved use-by-permit for religious institution at 5651 E. 62nd Ave (A-1757-U-21) (4-0)
• Approved use-by-permit for distillery at 6340 E. 58th Ave, Units I and J (A-1761-U-22) (4-0)
• Approved minutes of February 8, 2022 meeting (4-0)

Police Pension Board

The Commerce City Police Pension Board scheduled a meeting for March 8, 2022. The provided agenda lists items regarding Cook Street Consulting and Mission Square but does not provide specific details on the nature of these discussions.

• Approval of minutes
• Cook Street Consulting
• Mission Square

City Council

The council will review budget amendments involving a $1,500,000 grant and a $515,000 transfer for the Buffalo Run Golf Course. The agenda also includes public hearings for two subdivisions and an ordinance regarding all-terrain vehicles on park property.

• $1,500,000 Adams County Open Space Grant for irrigation systems
• $515,000 budget transfer for Buffalo Run Golf Course well project
• Ordinance prohibiting all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles on park property
• Contract negotiations with Michael Baker International, Inc. for Colorado Boulevard improvements
• Public hearings for Avilla Settlers Crossing and Reunion Filing 38 subdivisions

The Commerce City Council denied Resolution 2022-14 for the Reunion Filing 38 subdivision (9-0) due to concerns about traffic, public improvements, and schools. The Avilla Settlers Crossing subdivision (Resolution 2022-03) failed to pass (2-7) and was continued to a later date for further definition. The council also approved several proclamations, sponsorships, and an emergency ordinance for sales and use tax revenue bonds (8-1).

• Denied Reunion Filing 38 subdivision (Resolution 2022-14) (9-0)
• Continued Avilla Settlers Crossing subdivision (Resolution 2022-03) to a later date (9-0)
• Approved Women's History Month proclamation (9-0)
• Approved sponsorship for Camo to College Golf Tournament (9-0)
• Approved sponsorship for Celebrate Hope - Food for Hope Annual Gala 2022 (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes of Feb 7 and Feb 14 meetings (9-0)
• Approved emergency ordinance for sales and use tax revenue bonds (8-1)
• Approved agenda amendment to vote on Ordinance 2376 and continue remaining items (9-0)

City Council Legislative Committee

The Legislative Council Subcommittee will review new bills from the 2022 Colorado Bill Tracker. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the February 7, 2022, meeting.

• Approval of February 7, 2022, meeting minutes (Min 22-53)
• Review of new bills via the Colorado Bill Tracker - 2022

Urban Renewal Authority

The Urban Renewal Authority will review an update on the Mile High Greyhound Park public art process. The authority will also consider a resolution to amend and supplement the 2022 budget. Additionally, members will meet in executive session regarding ReGen, LLC's role in the development of Mile High Greyhound Park.

• Mile High Greyhound Park public art process update presentation
• Resolution URA 2022-07 to amend and supplement the 2022 budget
• Executive session regarding ReGen, LLC as owner's representative for Mile High Greyhound Park development

The Urban Renewal Authority approved a resolution amending its 2022 budget and adopting a supplemental appropriation. The board also held an executive session to discuss continued engagement of ReGen, LLC as owner's representative for the Mile High Greyhound Park development. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2022 budget amendment and supplemental appropriation (11-0, 2 excused)
• Held executive session on ReGen, LLC owner's representative contract (11-0, 2 excused)

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission voted unanimously to resume in-person meetings starting with the next regularly scheduled meeting. Commissioners also discussed Earth Day event participation and agreed to create a new logo as a group effort at in-person meetings.

• Approved return to in-person meetings (6-0)
• Discussed Earth Day event participation; research to be brought to next meeting
• Agreed new logo will be created as a group effort at in-person meetings

Planning Commission

The commission will consider a request for a new elementary school at Walden St & E 100th Ave. The meeting also includes a study session on homeless services definitions and a presentation regarding the redistricting process.

• Southlawn Elementary Final Plat to allow development of a new school at Walden St & E 100th Ave
• Potomac Farms PUD amendment for additional entryway signs at E. 104th Avenue and Worchester Drive
• LDC Amendment regarding homeless services definitions and zoning district classifications
• Presentation on the special election and redistricting process

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend City Council approval of the Southlawn Elementary School final plat (case S-809-22) and the Potomac Farms PUD amendment for additional entryway signs (case Z-722-00-21). The commission also heard a study session on proposed homeless services zoning changes but took no action.

• Recommended approval of Southlawn Elementary final plat (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Potomac Farms PUD sign amendment (5-0)
• Approved minutes from Feb 10, 2022 (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Agenda amended to allow clerk's presentation on redistricting (5-0)

City Council

This study session includes presentations regarding commercial development, 120th Avenue widening agreement terms, and Adams Tower tenant selection. The council will also review a draft ordinance for refunding 2K bonds.

• Commercial Development Activities and Market Update presentation
• 120th Avenue Widening Intergovernmental Agreement Terms
• Adams Tower Tenant Selection Process presentation
• 2021 Work Plan - Q4 Update report
• Refunding 2K Bonds draft ordinance

City Council

This meeting is part of a council orientation series focused on providing a finance overview. There are no legislative decisions, public hearings, or ordinances scheduled for this session.

• Finance Overview presentation

Liquor License Authority

The Liquor License Authority is reviewing a transfer application for J&E Corp. This item concerns the property located at 6171 Olive Street.

• Transfer Application 22-154 for J&E Corp at 6171 Olive Street

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission

The commission will review meeting etiquette and hear a presentation on neurodiversity. The agenda also includes planning for upcoming proclamations, events, and Q2/Q3 2022 DEI surveys.

• Neurodiversity presentation by Vice Chair Nicole Corder
• Review of meeting conference and Zoom etiquette
• Planning for Women's History Month and Neurodiversity Month events
• Discussion of Q2/Q3 2022 DEI initiatives and survey
• Historical Society follow-up

The DEI Commission voted unanimously to draft a budget to present to city council, with members tasked to identify needs and obtain quotes. Council approved a Black History Month proclamation, and the commission discussed upcoming proclamations for Women's History Month, April, and May. The neurodiversity presentation was postponed to next month due to the vice chair's absence.

• Approved motion to draft a DEI budget for council (unanimous, 4 absent)
• Approved January meeting minutes (unanimous, 5 absent)
• Black History Month proclamation approved by council
• Postponed neurodiversity presentation to next month

Quality Community Foundation

The Quality Community Foundation will meet to select a new Vice President and receive updates on grants, Zoom capabilities, and the 2021 Annual Report. The meeting also includes a City Vision presentation by the City Manager.

• Vice President selection
• SharePoint and application process update
• Grant updates
• Draft 2021 Annual Report update
• Laurel’s 80’s Prom Event Proposal

Youth Commission

This meeting will be conducted electronically via Zoom. The provided agenda does not list specific topics for discussion under new or other business.

• No specific topics, contracts, or ordinances are listed in the agenda.

City Council

This meeting is an educational session regarding the Commerce City North Denver Air Monitoring Program. It is not a regular or special meeting of the City Council, and no public business will be conducted.

• Presentation on updated CCND Air Monitoring

Parks, Recreation, and Golf Commission

The committee will review a presentation regarding Buffalo Highlands history and park-open space. Members will also discuss the estimated May 1 start for the PRG Master Plan.

• Buffalo Highlands History and Park-Open Space presentation
• PRG Master Plan estimated start of May 1
• Discussion regarding April city tour date

Veterans Commission

The Commerce City Veterans Commission is meeting to review previous meeting minutes and a recap of a Council presentation. The commission will also hold a discussion regarding planning for the Memorial Day Parade.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Council presentation recap
• Memorial Day Parade planning discussion

Derby Review Board

The Derby Review Board is holding a study session focused on procedural items. The board will discuss its rules, policies, and procedures, as well as the 2022 meeting calendar.

• Derby Review Board Rules Policies and Procedures
• 2022 Derby Review Board Calendar

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two items. These include a resolution for the appointment of a Municipal Court Judge and an ordinance regarding the Buffalo Hills Ranch PUD development agreement. Public comment is permitted only on the ordinance item.

• Resolution 2022-19: Agreement for appointment of Municipal Court Judge
• Ordinance 2372: Amendment and six-month extension of Buffalo Hills Ranch PUD development agreement

The City Council held a special meeting on February 14, 2022, with 8 members present and 1 excused. They approved Resolution 2022-19, which approves an agreement for the appointment of a municipal court judge, with a 5-0 vote (4 excused). The council continued Ordinance 2372, which amends and extends the Buffalo Hills Ranch PUD consolidated development agreement, to the April 18 regular meeting, with the condition that staff and Oakwood Homes hold a public town hall meeting to discuss the sports and entertainment district and the CDA. The vote to continue was 8-0 (1 excused). The meeting adjourned at 6:41 PM.

• Approved Resolution 2022-19, approving the agreement for appointment of municipal court judge (5-0, 4 excused).
• Continued Ordinance 2372, amending and extending the Buffalo Hills Ranch PUD agreement, to the April 18 regular meeting (8-0, 1 excused).
• Conditioned the continuation on staff and Oakwood Homes holding a public town hall meeting about the sports and entertainment district and the CDA.
• Excused absent members Allen-Thomas, Grimes, Hurst, and Madera from the start of the meeting (5-0).

City Council

This meeting is a session of the City Council orientation program. The agenda includes presentations regarding external communications and constituent requests.

• Presentation on Constituent Requests
• Presentation on External Communication

City Council

This study session includes presentations regarding the Comprehensive Plan's vision statements and core elements. The council will also review water law information and updates to metro district reform regulations. A presentation on light pole banners is also scheduled.

• Comprehensive Plan Study Session: Vision Statement and Core Elements
• Water Law Information presentation
• Metro District Reform Update: Draft Regulations and Model Service Plan
• Light Pole Banners presentation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering two subdivision plat requests. NexMetro Communities is seeking approval for a 12.93-acre lot at E. 100th Ave and Tower Rd. Oakwood Homes is requesting approval for 153 residential lots and 11 tracts at 112th Ave and Chambers Rd.

• Avilla Settlers Crossing Subdivision Plat (12.93-acre lot)
• Reunion Filing No. 38 Final Plat (153 residential lots and 11 tracts)
• Approval of January 4, 2022, meeting minutes

The Commerce City Planning Commission denied the Avilla Settlers Crossing Subdivision Plat (S-789-21) for a 12.93-acre lot at E. 100th Ave & Tower Rd, citing non-compliance with LDC criteria E and G. The commission also recommended approval of the Reunion Filing No. 38 Final Plat (S-776-20-22) for 153 residential lots at 112th Ave & Chambers Rd, forwarding it to City Council. Both votes were 3-2.

• Denied Avilla Settlers Crossing Subdivision Plat (S-789-21) (3-2)
• Recommended approval of Reunion Filing No. 38 Final Plat (S-776-20-22) (3-2)
• Approved minutes of January 4, 2022 meeting (3-0, 2 abstentions)

Quality Community Foundation

The Quality Community Foundation will meet via Zoom to discuss the grant submittal process. No other specific agenda items or decisions are listed for this meeting.

• Review of the grant submittal process

Senior Commission

The agenda consists of standard procedural items for the Senior Commission. The body is scheduled to approve the minutes from the January 13, 2022, meeting.

• Approval of January 13, 2022, meeting minutes

The Senior Commission approved visiting senior living facilities on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, and agreed to use its budget without limit for snacks and drinks. No decision was made on which facilities to visit, except that Conter Estates was excluded because it was visited last year. The commission also requested updates to its member list and discussed a dedicated email and CDBG outreach.

• Approved facility visits on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday (unanimous)
• Approved using Senior Commission budget with no limit for snacks and drinks (unanimous)
• Approved January 13, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Quality Community Foundation

The Quality Community Foundation meeting will include introductions and a discussion regarding the grant submittal process. No other specific business is listed on this agenda.

• Discussion of the grant submittal process

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider a height exception request from Omega Products International. The application involves a 14-foot height exception for a 64-foot bucket elevator and 55-foot sand silos at 6101 Dexter Street. The board will also review minutes from the September 8, 2020 meeting.

• Height exception request for a 64-ft. bucket elevator and 55-ft. sand silos at 6101 Dexter Street
• Approval of September 08, 2020 Board of Adjustment Meeting minutes

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a 14-foot height exception for a 64-foot bucket elevator and 55-foot sand silos at 6101 Dexter Street, in the I-3 Heavy Intensity Industrial District. The approval is specific to the structure, not the owner. The motion passed unanimously with four votes.

• Approved 14-ft height exception for bucket elevator and sand silos at 6101 Dexter Street (4-0)
• Approved minutes of September 08, 2020 meeting (2-0, 2 abstentions)

Cultural Council

The council will discuss economic development projects including Derby Murals and a restaurant directory. The agenda also includes financial and grant updates along with several committee reports.

• Derby Murals and Restaurant Directory updates
• Shop Where I Live/Small Business Incubator discussion
• Memorial Day Parade and neighborhood outreach planning
• Financial and grant updates
• Committee reports on public art, marketing, and music in the park

City Council

The City Council will discuss existing land use maps and the Oakwood Consolidated Development Agreement. The agenda also includes presentations on road and drainage impact fees and authorization for a Suncor Energy permit comment letter.

• Oakwood Consolidated Development Agreement
• Road Impact Fees presentation
• Drainage Impact Fees presentation
• Suncor Energy discharge permit comment letter authorization
• Black History Month proclamation

The City Council voted 6-3 to direct staff to draft an ordinance reinstating the consolidated development agreement with Oakwood Homes retroactively to its expiration date, minus the sales and use tax rebate. The council also approved a consent agenda (8-0-1) and a comment letter on Suncor's draft surface water discharge permit (7-2). A motion to postpone the drainage impact fee presentation was approved (7-0-2).

• Directed staff to draft ordinance reinstating Oakwood Homes consolidated development agreement retroactively, minus sales/use tax rebate (6-3)
• Approved consent agenda including Black History Month proclamation, meeting minutes, HUTF report, and board appointments (8-0-1)
• Approved updated comment letter for Suncor draft surface water discharge permit (7-2)
• Postponed drainage impact fee presentation to later date (7-0-2)
• Directed staff to procure Veterans Commission memorial placard for dedication on May 22, 2022 (9-0)

City Council Legislative Committee

The Legislative Council Subcommittee will review newly introduced bills and the 2022 Colorado Bill Tracker. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding action items and next steps.

• Review of New Bills Introduced (Pres 22-43)
• Colorado Bill Tracker - 2022

Urban Renewal Authority

The meeting includes a presentation regarding the Derby Entryway Sign Project. The Authority will also consider a resolution to adopt a supplemental budget reappropriation.

• Presentation regarding the Derby Entryway Sign Project
• Resolution Res URA 2022-03 for a supplemental budget reappropriation
• Approval of meeting minutes from January 3 and January 24, 2022

The Urban Renewal Authority approved a resolution adopting a supplemental budget reappropriation. The board also approved the minutes from the January 3 and January 24 meetings. A presentation on the Derby Entryway Sign Project was given. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved supplemental budget reappropriation resolution (11-0, 2 excused)
• Approved minutes of January 3 and January 24 meetings (10-0, 3 excused)

Youth Commission

The Commerce City Youth Commission will hold an electronic meeting via Zoom. The provided agenda contains only procedural items and does not list specific topics for discussion or decision.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold study sessions regarding the City Manager's vision and the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes a discussion on an amendment to the Land Development Code concerning HOA requirements for new residential developments.

• LDC Amendment: Requirement of HOA for new residential developments
• Comprehensive Plan Study Session: Vision Statement and Core Elements
• City Manager Roger Tinklenberg's Vision study session

The Planning Commission held a study session to discuss a proposed Land Development Code amendment requiring HOAs for new residential developments and to review the Comprehensive Plan's vision statement and core elements. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was discussion-only.

Senior Commission

The Commerce City Senior Commission will meet via Zoom to address committee items. The agenda features the Senior Housing Committee and the Senior Resource Fair Planning Committee.

• Senior Housing Committee
• Senior Resource Fair Planning Committee

City Council

The City Council will conduct interviews for the position of Municipal Court Judge. The agenda also includes a resolution regarding the third amendment of an agreement for the judge's appointment and an executive session to discuss negotiations with candidates.

• Resolution 2022-13: Third amendment of agreement for Municipal Court Judge appointment
• Interviews for the Municipal Court Judge position
• Executive session regarding negotiations with judge candidates

The City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2022-13, authorizing a third amendment to the agreement for the appointment of the municipal court judge. The council also interviewed municipal judge applicants and held an executive session to discuss negotiations with candidates. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 2022-13 authorizing third amendment of agreement for appointment of municipal court judge (9-0)
• Conducted interviews for municipal judge position
• Held executive session to determine negotiation positions with judge candidates (9-0)

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission approved minutes from December 1, 2021, elected Nicole Corder as Vice Chair, and approved two proposed changes to the commission's bylaws regarding vacancy clauses for members and leadership. The commission also discussed the city's redistricting process and planned upcoming proclamations for Black History Month, Women's History Month, and Autism Awareness Month.

• Approved minutes from 12/1/21 (8-0)
• Elected Nicole Corder as Vice Chair (8-0)
• Approved bylaw change to vacancy clause for members (8-0)
• Approved bylaw change to vacancy clause for leadership (8-0)

Quality Community Foundation

The Quality Community Foundation will discuss strategic planning and social media guidelines. The agenda includes a presentation on redistricting and governance surveys. The board will also receive an annual report update from Theresa Wilson.

• Redistricting and Governance Survey Presentation
• Strategic Planning/Review of Theme
• Social Media Guidelines
• Future Fundraiser planning
• Annual Report Update from Theresa Wilson

The Quality Community Foundation board met and approved the minutes from the December 11, 2021 special meeting. The board reviewed its draft strategic plan, discussed future themes, recruitment, a social media policy, fundraisers, and initial golf tournament logistics. Two members volunteered to chair the Golf Tournament Committee. No formal decisions were made on these items.

• Approved minutes of December 11, 2021 special meeting (6-0)
• Discussed draft strategic plan and future themes
• Discussed developing a social media policy
• Discussed future fundraisers and initial golf tournament logistics
• President Hellewell and Board Member Eller volunteered to chair Golf Tournament Committee
• Board Member Wilson presented draft Annual QCF Report and fund balance spreadsheet

City Council

This meeting is part of a series of council orientation sessions. The agenda includes a presentation regarding community development.

• Presentation 22-31: Community Development orientation

City Council

The Commerce City Council will hold a study session featuring several presentations. Topics include an overview of the Infrastructure Bill, updates on homelessness via the American Rescue Plan Act, and a review of the Suncor Water Quality Permit comment letter.

• Infrastructure Bill Overview (Pres 22-07)
• State of the Municipal Court presentation (Pres 22-06)
• Homelessness and American Rescue Plan Act updates (Pres 22-20)
• Suncor Water Quality Permit comment letter review (Pres 22-27)
• Buffalo Highlands Park issue discussion (Pres 22-60)

Urban Renewal Authority

The Urban Renewal Authority will consider a first amendment to the Owner's Representative Services Agreement. The meeting also includes an update on the Mile High Greyhound Park Hotel and associated work. An executive session is scheduled regarding ReGen, LLC's role in development.

• First Amendment to Owner's Representative Services Agreement
• Mile High Greyhound Park Hotel and Associated Work Update
• Executive session regarding ReGen, LLC engagement

The Urban Renewal Authority approved a first amendment to the owner's representative services agreement with ReGen, LLC for the Mile High Greyhound Park development, with a 7-3 vote. The board also held an executive session to discuss negotiating positions regarding ReGen's continued engagement. An update on the hotel and associated work at the park was presented but no decision was made on that item.

• Approved first amendment to owner's representative services agreement with ReGen, LLC (7-3)
• Held executive session to determine positions and instruct negotiators regarding ReGen, LLC engagement (10-0)

Liquor License Authority

The Liquor License Authority will conduct a public hearing regarding a new beer and wine license application for GDLP Restauraunt Group LLC, doing business as Wingstop. The hearing includes a review of petition results and preliminary findings for the location at 10430 Chambers Rd Ste 1200.

• New beer/wine license application (Pres 21-605) for GDLP Restauraunt Group LLC dba Wingstop at 10430 Chambers Rd Ste 1200

Youth Commission

The Commerce City Youth Commission will discuss its annual calendar of activities and Zoom etiquette. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the January 6, 2022 meeting. A planned team building session has been cancelled until further notice.

• Approval of January 6, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review of yearly calendar of activities
• Discussion of Zoom etiquette

City Council

This is a community information session regarding redistricting. This is not a regular or special meeting of the City Council, and no public business will be conducted.

• Redistricting Community Information Session

Derby Review Board

The Derby Review Board is considering a request for exterior improvements at 7225 Monaco Street using $25,000 in Catalyst Funds. The agenda also includes a presentation on Lester Arnold High School and staff updates regarding the Derby Sign.

• $25,000 Catalyst Fund request for 7225 Monaco Street exterior improvements
• Lester Arnold High School presentation
• Approval of November 16, 2021 meeting minutes
• Staff updates on CIP and Derby Sign

Parks, Recreation, and Golf Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Golf Advisory Committee will review the 22-16 Comprehensive Plan: Existing Conditions Report. The agenda also includes information regarding the February meeting via Zoom.

• Presentation of the 22-16 Comprehensive Plan: Existing Conditions Report
• Information regarding the February meeting via Zoom

The Parks, Recreation, and Golf Advisory Committee reviewed the Comprehensive Plan Existing Conditions Report, which outlines growth challenges and community priorities. The committee approved the November 16, 2021 minutes and agreed to hold the February meeting via Zoom. No formal decisions were made on the plan itself.

• Approved November 16, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to hold February meeting via Zoom

Veterans Commission

This meeting consists of procedural items including a call to order and approval of past minutes. No new business or specific projects are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from December 15, 2020

City Council Boards & Commissions Committee

The Commerce City Boards & Commissions Council Subcommittee meeting includes an interview and a discussion regarding term limits. The session is scheduled to be held via Zoom.

• Interview
• Term limit discussion

Senior Commission

The January 13, 2022, Senior Commission meeting consists of procedural items. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from the December 9, 2021, meeting.

• Approval of December 9, 2021 meeting minutes

The Senior Commission approved the December 9, 2021 meeting minutes. Commissioners met the new City Manager and received a presentation on redistricting. They discussed strategic plan goals, scheduling working meetings on senior housing and a resource fair. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved December 9, 2021 meeting minutes (motion by Ledesma, second by Natho)
• Scheduled working meeting on senior housing goal (members Harvell, Boyd, Ledesma, Loveridge, Noble, Allen-Thomas)
• Scheduled working meeting for resource fair details (members Plummer, Ledesma, Natho, Harvell)

Cultural Council

The January 11, 2022, meeting agenda for the Cultural Council consists of procedural business. Items include a financial update and the approval of minutes from December 14, 2021.

• Approval of December 14, 2021, meeting minutes

The Cultural Council approved the minutes from its December 14, 2021 meeting. Members discussed a collaboration with Commerce City's Parks, Recreation & Gold department for Music in the Park and received committee updates on financials, art shows, fundraising, grants, and social media. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved December 14, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discussed Music in the Park collaboration with Parks, Recreation & Gold

City Council

The City Council will determine if a public hearing is required for the Southlawn Elementary Final Plat at Walden St & E 100th Ave. The agenda also includes discussions on electronic meeting procedures and executive sessions regarding judge recruitment and Suncor Energy litigation.

• Resolution to suspend electronic-only meeting requirements through March 7, 2022
• Executive session for Municipal Judge recruitment and candidate reviews
• Executive session regarding legal advice on potential Suncor Energy litigation
• Public hearing determination for Southlawn Elementary Final Plat (10.61 acres)

The City Council held a special meeting via Zoom. A resolution to suspend remote meeting requirements through March 7, 2022 failed (3-4). The Council voted to bring the Southlawn Elementary final plat to a joint public hearing with the Planning Commission. Two executive sessions were held regarding municipal judge recruitment and Suncor litigation.

• Resolution 2022-08 to suspend remote meeting requirement failed (3-4)
• Approved motion to bring Southlawn Elementary Filing No. 1 final plat to public hearing (5-2)
• Entered executive session for municipal judge recruitment (7-0)
• Entered executive session for legal advice on Suncor litigation (7-0)

Youth Commission

This meeting consists of procedural items and the approval of previous meeting minutes. No substantive new business or specific projects are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of December 2, 2021 meeting minutes
• Approval of December 16, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

This is not a regular or special meeting of the City Council, and no action will be taken. The agenda consists of an annual legislative dinner to discuss state legislator priorities and city priorities.

• Discussion of state legislator priorities
• Overview of city priorities

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request for the Avilla Settlers Crossing Subdivision Plat. This proposal involves creating a 12.93-acre lot to develop 132 multi-family units at E. 100th Ave and Tower Rd. The commission will also review minutes from the October 5, 2021 meeting.

• Avilla Settlers Crossing Subdivision Plat request for 132 multi-family units
• Approval of October 5, 2021 Planning Commission minutes

The Commerce City Planning Commission approved the minutes from the October 5, 2021 meeting. The only substantive item, the Avilla Settlers Crossing Subdivision Plat, was continued to the next meeting because the public improvement agreement was not fully executed by the city by the deadline. No other decisions were made.

• Approved October 5, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Continued Avilla Settlers Crossing Subdivision Plat to next meeting (5-0)

City Council

This meeting is the fourth session of a council orientation series. It includes introductions from department heads and an overview of budget planning.

• Budget and budget planning overview

City Council

The City Council will review a $400,000 budget transfer for the Buffalo Run Golf Course well project. The agenda includes contract awards for landscape maintenance and pool equipment replacement. Council members will also receive updates on environmental planning and oil and gas policies.

• Ordinance 2365: $400,000 budget transfer for Buffalo Run Golf Course well project
• Contract award to Sierra Landscaping and Maintenance for landscape maintenance
• Contract award to Frontier Mechanical, Inc. for pool dehumidification units
• Presentation on Environmental Planning Policy and Oil and Gas Monthly Update
• Discussion regarding 2022 Private Activity Bonds

The City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included contracts for landscape maintenance and pool dehumidification units, and appointments to boards and commissions. A resolution on posting locations for ordinances and public meetings was also adopted unanimously. An ordinance to transfer $515,000 for the Buffalo Run Golf Course well project was tabled. The council also held an executive session on personnel matters.

• Approved consent agenda including landscape maintenance contract with Sierra Landscaping (9-0)
• Approved pool dehumidification unit replacement contract with Frontier Mechanical (9-0)
• Approved appointments to boards and commissions (9-0)
• Adopted resolution on posting locations for ordinances and public meetings (9-0)
• Tabled ordinance transferring $515,000 for Buffalo Run Golf Course well project

Urban Renewal Authority

The Urban Renewal Authority will meet via Zoom to approve minutes from the December 20, 2021 meeting. The body will also consider Resolution 2022-01 regarding a first amendment to the Owner's Representative Services Agreement.

• Approval of December 20, 2021 meeting minutes
• First Amendment to Owner's Representative Services Agreement (Resolution 2022-01)

The Urban Renewal Authority approved the December 20, 2021 meeting minutes and voted to continue Resolution URA 2022-01, which would authorize a first amendment to the owner's representative services agreement, to the next meeting because the wrong attachment was included. No other substantive decisions were made.