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Jun 17, 2026

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Briefing
May 19, 2026

City Council meeting summary

Council directed staff to schedule an annual presentation from Adams 14 District Accountability Committees, to explore a Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program, and to prepare a six‑month reappointment resolution for the Municipal Judge. Council adopted multiple items including an asphalt mill-and-overlay construction contract (Res. 2026-060), an amendment to the city fees directory (Res. 2026-068), a budget ordinance recognizing a $17,750 police recruitment grant (Ord. 2768), a Hogan Property PUD amendment (PUDA25-0003), and a resolution authorizing eminent domain negotiations for the Chambers Road widening project (Res. 2026-004). Council continued an executive session on potential lease/sale of the city’s mineral rights to June 1, 2026. Several sponsorships, proclamations, and board/commission appointments were also approved.

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Briefing
May 5, 2026

City Council meeting summary

Council directed staff to develop a refreshed strategic plan, approved multiple budget and ordinance actions on first reading, asked staff to explore private activity bond options for an advanced mobile home park, and entered executive session to discuss the City Manager’s 2026 performance standards.

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Briefing
Apr 21, 2026

City Council meeting summary

Council directed staff to study county land annexation options, scheduled a tree canopy presentation, adopted a City Council working agreement, approved budget amendments including a $17,750 grant and a $40,000 opioid-fund transfer, awarded the Northern Range police substation contract, amended the public comment time allocation, approved a youth services IGA, adopted annexation eligibility for Adams Crossing, adopted the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code, and renewed two industrial conditional use permits.

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Briefing
Apr 13, 2026

Special City Council meeting held to enter executive session on federal grant legal advice and negotiation strategy

On April 13, 2026, Commerce City Council convened a special meeting and voted to enter Executive Session EXS 26-013 to receive legal advice regarding federal grant conditions and to develop negotiation strategy. The vote was 7–1 with one council member excused. The meeting adjourned at 9:52 PM.

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Briefing
Apr 6, 2026

Council approves Flock camera expansion and multiple budget actions; rezones property and moves on commission matters

On April 6, 2026, Commerce City Council met in Council Chambers (hybrid via Zoom). Major actions included approval of Ordinance 2755 (agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for license-plate recognition cameras, drones and related equipment) and Ordinance 2756 (amend 2026 budget to recognize $608,900 for the Flock expansion) — both passed on second & final reading (each vote: 7–2). Council approved Z25-0005 rezoning 13701 E. 104th Ave from AG to P (9–0), adopted a resolution to deaccession a mural under the 74th Ave/Quebec underpass (Res 2026-036, 9–0), and approved a range of consent items including multiple budget/grant ordinances. Council adopted a Provider Appreciation Day proclamation for May 8, 2026 (9–0), directed the City Manager to draft a resolution to remove a Parks, Recreation & Golf commissioner (motion 8–1), and directed staff to prepare an issue briefing incorporating Adams County Health Department input before any ordinance drafting (9–0). The meeting included two executive sessions (personnel and federal grant legal advice) and adjourned at 12:01 AM.

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Briefing
Mar 23, 2026

Commerce City Council establishes workforce advisory committee, schedules executive session, directs Flock presentation, and introduces wildfire resiliency code on first reading

At the March 23, 2026 special meeting the Council (8 present, Mayor Pro Tem Noble excused) scheduled an April 6 executive session on federal grant legal advice, directed the city manager to arrange a Flock presentation before second-reading vote, adopted a resolution creating a Workforce Advisory Committee, and approved Ordinance 2764 on first reading to adopt the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code by reference. Multiple members of the public spoke on elections, unhoused issues, parking, speeding, drainage, and permitting.

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Briefing
Mar 2, 2026

Commerce City Council (Mar 2, 2026) directs new nonprofit advisory committee, amends Housing Authority appointments, and advances public-safety camera lease on first reading

The Commerce City Council met March 2, 2026 in Council Chambers (hybrid via Zoom). Council (9 present) held an executive session on municipal court judge personnel, directed staff to draft a one-year Non‑profit Engagement Advisory Committee resolution, required quarterly community health and well‑being updates, and approved changes to the Commerce City Housing Authority appointment process (making Council appointees non‑voting and revising non‑council commissioner terms). Council introduced several ordinances on first reading including a Flock Group equipment/lease agreement (license‑plate recognition cameras, drones) and a related budget amendment for the Flock expansion (both introduced 6–3). Land use actions (vacation and zone changes) were approved on first reading. Consent items and multiple resolutions (sponsorships, street light maintenance contract, landscape contract amendments, intergovernmental cost‑sharing agreements, and grant recognitions for xeriscape/park projects) were approved. Public comment included multiple speakers opposed to the Flock items and concerns about youth commission removals, neighborhood speed limits, and police presence. Meeting adjourned at 11:54 PM.

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Briefing
Feb 2, 2026

Commerce City Council approves Transportation Master Plan; directs safety assessment for E. 104th Ave intersection

At the February 2, 2026 Commerce City Council meeting (hybrid), council approved a Transportation Master Plan, directed a feasibility assessment for pedestrian safety at E. 104th Avenue and Reunion Parkway, introduced an ordinance prohibiting off‑highway vehicles on city streets, and approved several budget amendments and sponsorships. Public comment focused on a fatal crash at 104th & Brighton Boulevard, groundwater concerns, recreational facility improvements, and requests for oil & gas updates. An executive session on City Manager performance standards was held.

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Briefing
Jan 5, 2026

Commerce City Council adopts workforce advisory committee, advances land-use and housing items, and approves multiple consent resolutions (Jan. 5, 2026)

At a hybrid City Council meeting on January 5, 2026 (6:00 PM, Council Chambers and Zoom), all nine council members were present. Council directed the City Attorney to draft a resolution to establish a Future-Ready City Workforce Advisory Committee; requested a study-session on the City Charter; approved multiple land-use final plats and introduced a land-use amendment on first reading; approved the Consent Agenda including intergovernmental and professional services agreements; and adopted a proclamation declaring February 2026 Black History Month. The meeting concluded at 10:15 PM.

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Briefing
Dec 18, 2025

Council adopts resolution approving letter agreement for Rapids v. Inter Miami match at Empower Mile High Field

Commerce City Council held a special meeting on December 18, 2025 (virtual option via Zoom). Meeting called to order at 12:34 PM and adjourned at 12:36 PM. Council adopted Res 2025-188 approving a letter agreement with Kroenke Stadium Services, Inc. regarding the proposed Rapids v. Inter Miami match at Empower Mile High Field. Vote to adopt: 6 Aye, 0 No; Mayor Pro Tem Susan Noble, Council Members Rocky Teter and Craig Kim were excused. Public comment was not allowed at this special meeting unless noted on an agenda item.

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Briefing
Dec 15, 2025

Commerce City Council — December 15, 2025: budget, housing, land‑use, public safety and economic development actions

The Commerce City Council met on December 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers (hybrid via Zoom). All nine council members were present. Council approved consent items including multiple budget amendments and ordinances, introduced an ADU land‑use ordinance on first reading, adopted a resolution to proceed with a police substation design amendment, approved a final plat for Murray Family Farms Filing No. 2, advanced a comprehensive plan land‑use amendment on first reading, approved a Community Sponsorship Protocol (timeline amended to 60 days), and directed staff to prepare a resolution reaffirming commitment to economic growth and business partnership. The council held an executive session concerning agreements and negotiation strategy with Kroenke Soccer Stadium, LLC and adjourned at 11:56 PM.

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Briefing
Dec 8, 2025

Commerce City Council organization meeting: new members sworn in; Mayor Pro Tem and board assignments decided — Dec 8, 2025

City Council convened on December 8, 2025. Public comment was received. Four new council members (Jose Guardiola, Joanna Sandoval, Stefanie Trujillo, Lori Young) were sworn in. Susan Noble was appointed Mayor Pro Tem. After two failed motions, Council appointed Council Member Charles Dukes to the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) Board of Directors and approved board, commission, and committee assignments. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM.

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Briefing
Dec 1, 2025

Commerce City Council meeting minutes — December 1, 2025

Council met in regular session (hybrid) and heard presentations on the E-470 corridor and the monthly Oil & Gas update. Council adopted multiple resolutions including prohibiting graywater use, appointing members to boards and commissions, and authorizing submission of the 2024 CDBG CAPER. Council directed a third‑party investigation into allegations concerning a remaining Council member, approved 2026 performance standards and a salary increase for the City Attorney, and adopted 2026 performance metrics for the City Manager. Public comment addressed police drone use, commercial development, neighborhood traffic, and drainage on Colorado Blvd.

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Briefing
Nov 17, 2025

Commerce City Council (Nov 17, 2025): annexation approved; sprinkler and zoning ordinances passed; city manager pay increased

Date/time: November 17, 2025, 6:00 PM. Location: Council Chambers, 7887 E 60th Ave; hybrid via Zoom. Attendance: eight council members present, one excused. Key actions: adopted Resolution 2025-087 (Commerce Place annexation); approved Ordinance 2732 (amendments to IRC fire sprinkler requirements) and Ordinance Z25-0002 (rezoning 10225 Chambers Rd to R-3) on second and final readings (each passed 5–3); directed staff to study a Small Business Ambassador Program and report by the first regular meeting in March; approved multiple budget ordinances on consent (including recognition of a DOLA grant for a Housing Action Plan); appointed members to the Council Orientation Committee; authorized a salary increase for the City Manager (Resolution 2025-168). The council held executive sessions for legal advice regarding federal grants and for the city manager performance evaluation. Meeting adjourned at 12:00 AM.

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Briefing
Nov 3, 2025

Commerce City Council adopts 2026 budget, approves multiple ordinances and contracts, and holds executive session on City Manager evaluation

At the November 3, 2025 regular meeting the Commerce City Council adopted the 2026 budget and 2025 tax levy (Res 2025-053); approved the Consent Agenda including multiple ordinances updating the Land Development Code, creating a Department of Economic and Community Vitality, and other municipal code amendments; authorized contracts for sidewalk, asphalt crack repair and emergency streetlight repair; adopted an appropriation for a police substation capital project (Ord 2723); directed a proclamation to the Youth Commission; received an oil and gas monthly update; took no action on emergency SNAP recipient support; and entered an executive session to conduct the City Manager’s annual performance evaluation and set 2026 performance standards.

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Briefing
Oct 20, 2025

Commerce City Council amends economic development policy, advances multiple land‑use and infrastructure actions, and continues 2026 budget hearing

The Commerce City Council met October 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers (7887 E 60th Ave) and via Zoom; nine members were present. Major actions included adoption of a revised Economic Development Incentive Policy, direction to study recreational vehicle enforcement, authorization to pursue property interests (including eminent domain) for the East 56th Ave. reconstruction, land‑use approvals and introductions (including a rezoning and a PUD amendment), continuation of the 2026 budget hearing to November 3, 2025, and instruction to the City Attorney to obtain a third‑party investigator on a council complaint. The meeting adjourned at 12:11 AM.

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