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

Commerce CityOct 20, 20253 min read

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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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Directed the City Manager and staff to research how neighboring jurisdictions regulate recreational vehicle parking and identify potential municipal code revisions (25-257).
Approved the Consent Agenda as amended, including sponsorships for Adams 14 Foundation and The Feline Fix, proclamations (Extra Mile Day; Native American Heritage Month; Cultural Council recognition), and listed ordinance/resolution items.
Continued the public hearing on Resolution 2025-053 (2026 budget and 2025 tax levy) to November 3, 2025.
Introduced and approved on first reading Zoning Ordinance Z25-0002 (rezoning property at 10225 Chambers Road from AG to R-3) — first reading passed 6-3.
Adopted Resolution 2025-158 to approve a revised Commerce City Economic Development Incentive Program Policy, amending priority investments to list target clusters including renewable/clean energy, broadband/digital communication, healthcare and wellness, financial services, IT & software, food & beverage, and education (unanimous).
Adopted Resolution 2025-148 authorizing negotiations, purchase, and exercise of eminent domain powers as necessary for the East 56th Ave. reconstruction (Brighton Blvd. to Vasquez Blvd.) (unanimous).
Introduced Ordinance 2732 (amending fire sprinkler requirements of the 2021 IRC) and approved on first reading by a 5-4 vote.
Approved PUDA25-0002 (Nexus North at DIA PUD amendment No. 3 to allow warehouse/distribution uses and reduce a front yard setback for planning area 3 at 17010 E 88th Ave) on second and final reading (6-3).
Instructed the City Attorney to obtain a third‑party investigator to investigate allegations in a complaint involving a Council Member and provide a report per CP-25 (unanimous).

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Oct 20, 2025, 12:00 AMCouncil Chambers, 7887 E 60th Ave, Commerce City, CO 80022. The meeting will also be conducted in a hybrid format via Zoom. Registration link: https://c3gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kewqZRMXTdKxs9Flj0829wscheduled

Regular Meeting. Revised 10/17/2025 at 6:15 PM. Times given are estimates only

Agenda

Call to Order/Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
Public Comment
Public Comment - City Council will conduct this meeting in person at the Commerce City Civic Center, 7887 E 60th Ave, Commerce City, CO 80022. There will be the opportunity for public comment at the meeting during public comment and/or for each agenda item. Comments may be consolidated under the Public Comment part of the meeting. The public can submit their comments live during the meeting in person, via Zoom, or in advance through mail or email. Visit c3gov.com/council and click on “Meeting agendas” for the full meeting agenda and "Virtual Meeting and Public Comment Instructions" for instructions on how to submit live verbal and written comments. The deadline to register via Zoom or submit written comments is noon on Monday, October 20, 2025.
Noticed Council Business
Recreational vehicles and abandoned vehicle enforcement
Consent Agenda
Minutes of the October 6, 2025 Regular Meeting
Sponsorship for Adams 14 Foundation Fundraiser
Sponsorship for The Feline Fix Fundraiser
Proclamation Declaring November 1, 2025 as Extra Mile Day in Commerce City, Colorado
Proclamation Declaring November 2025 as Native American Heritage Month in Commerce City, Colorado
Proclamation Recognizing Cultural Council for Music in the Park 2025 Season
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21-9230 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO REPEAL THE WATER ACQUISITION FEE
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR HIGHWAY 2 MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS FROM EAST 96TH AVENUE TO EAST 104TH AVENUE PROJECT TO CONCRETE EXPRESS, INC. D/B/A CEI OR CEI CONSTRUCTORS
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT REGARDING FINAL DESIGN, RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION, AND CONSTRUCTION OF DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS FOR FAIRFAX PARK DETENTION AND OUTFALL WITH THE URBAN DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
Public Hearings
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO FOR THE YEAR 2026 AND PROVIDING FOR 2025 COMMERCE CITY TAX LEVY
Recess to Urban Renewal Authority and General Improvement District Meetings - 7:20 PM
Reconvene City Council Regular Meeting
Public Hearings
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY REZONING THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 10225 CHAMBERS ROAD FROM AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT (AG) TO MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R-3)
The public hearings will be conducted in a hybrid format in person and via Zoom. There will be an opportunity to testify live during the meeting or in advance via email or regular mail. Visit c3gov.com/council and click on “Virtual Meeting and Public Comment Instructions” for instructions on how to register or submit comments. The deadline to register to comment and to submit written comments is noon on Monday, October 20. Please contact the City Clerk to request paper copies of materials.
Resolutions
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A REVISED COMMERCE CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM POLICY
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATIONS, PURCHASE, AND THE EXERCISE OF THE CITY’S POWERS OF EMINENT DOMAIN TO ACQUIRE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS NECESSARY FOR THE EAST 56TH AVE. RECONSTRUCTION, BRIGHTON BLVD. TO VASQUEZ BLVD. PROJECT
Ordinances on 1st Reading
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 2 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND THE FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS OF THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE (IRC)
Ordinances on 2nd Reading
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE NEXUS NORTH AT DIA PUD ZONE DOCUMENT AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO ALLOW WAREHOUSE AND DISTRIBUTION LAND USES AND REDUCE THE MAXIMUM FRONT YARD SETBACK FOR PLANNING AREA 3 CONSISTING OF 21.5 ACRES LOCATED AT 17010 EAST 88TH AVENUE
Administrative Council Business
Council Reports
Review of Work Schedule
Adjourn
City Council Policies
City Manager Week in Review Report
Any member of the public requesting accommodations, with respect to rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act, to attend or participate in any public meeting, and/or to obtain this notice in alternate formats, is asked to please contact the City Clerk at 303-227-8791 at least 48 hours before the meeting.

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Summary

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

Commerce CityOct 20, 20253 min read

At a glance

Quick context to catch up fast.

Projects mentioned

Browse all related coverage for the main local project pages tied to this summary.

Commerce City Economic Development Economic Development

Committees mentioned

Open the committee coverage hubs tied to this summary.

City Council

Topics discussed

TransportationBudget & TaxPublic SafetyCommerceHousingUtilities

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Key decisions

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Directed the City Manager and staff to research how neighboring jurisdictions regulate recreational vehicle parking and identify potential municipal code revisions (25-257).
Approved the Consent Agenda as amended, including sponsorships for Adams 14 Foundation and The Feline Fix, proclamations (Extra Mile Day; Native American Heritage Month; Cultural Council recognition), and listed ordinance/resolution items.
Continued the public hearing on Resolution 2025-053 (2026 budget and 2025 tax levy) to November 3, 2025.
Introduced and approved on first reading Zoning Ordinance Z25-0002 (rezoning property at 10225 Chambers Road from AG to R-3) — first reading passed 6-3.
Adopted Resolution 2025-158 to approve a revised Commerce City Economic Development Incentive Program Policy, amending priority investments to list target clusters including renewable/clean energy, broadband/digital communication, healthcare and wellness, financial services, IT & software, food & beverage, and education (unanimous).
Adopted Resolution 2025-148 authorizing negotiations, purchase, and exercise of eminent domain powers as necessary for the East 56th Ave. reconstruction (Brighton Blvd. to Vasquez Blvd.) (unanimous).
Introduced Ordinance 2732 (amending fire sprinkler requirements of the 2021 IRC) and approved on first reading by a 5-4 vote.
Approved PUDA25-0002 (Nexus North at DIA PUD amendment No. 3 to allow warehouse/distribution uses and reduce a front yard setback for planning area 3 at 17010 E 88th Ave) on second and final reading (6-3).
Instructed the City Attorney to obtain a third‑party investigator to investigate allegations in a complaint involving a Council Member and provide a report per CP-25 (unanimous).

Timeline & follow-ups

Action items flagged by the community.

No follow-ups have been shared yet. Add one in the community board below.

Meeting information

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City Council

Regular Meeting. Revised 10/17/2025 at 6:15 PM. Times given are estimates only

Agenda

Call to Order/Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
Public Comment
Public Comment - City Council will conduct this meeting in person at the Commerce City Civic Center, 7887 E 60th Ave, Commerce City, CO 80022. There will be the opportunity for public comment at the meeting during public comment and/or for each agenda item. Comments may be consolidated under the Public Comment part of the meeting. The public can submit their comments live during the meeting in person, via Zoom, or in advance through mail or email. Visit c3gov.com/council and click on “Meeting agendas” for the full meeting agenda and "Virtual Meeting and Public Comment Instructions" for instructions on how to submit live verbal and written comments. The deadline to register via Zoom or submit written comments is noon on Monday, October 20, 2025.
Noticed Council Business
Recreational vehicles and abandoned vehicle enforcement
Consent Agenda
Minutes of the October 6, 2025 Regular Meeting
Sponsorship for Adams 14 Foundation Fundraiser
Sponsorship for The Feline Fix Fundraiser
Proclamation Declaring November 1, 2025 as Extra Mile Day in Commerce City, Colorado
Proclamation Declaring November 2025 as Native American Heritage Month in Commerce City, Colorado
Proclamation Recognizing Cultural Council for Music in the Park 2025 Season
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21-9230 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO REPEAL THE WATER ACQUISITION FEE
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR HIGHWAY 2 MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS FROM EAST 96TH AVENUE TO EAST 104TH AVENUE PROJECT TO CONCRETE EXPRESS, INC. D/B/A CEI OR CEI CONSTRUCTORS
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT REGARDING FINAL DESIGN, RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION, AND CONSTRUCTION OF DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS FOR FAIRFAX PARK DETENTION AND OUTFALL WITH THE URBAN DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
Public Hearings
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO FOR THE YEAR 2026 AND PROVIDING FOR 2025 COMMERCE CITY TAX LEVY
Recess to Urban Renewal Authority and General Improvement District Meetings - 7:20 PM
Reconvene City Council Regular Meeting
Public Hearings
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY REZONING THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 10225 CHAMBERS ROAD FROM AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT (AG) TO MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R-3)
The public hearings will be conducted in a hybrid format in person and via Zoom. There will be an opportunity to testify live during the meeting or in advance via email or regular mail. Visit c3gov.com/council and click on “Virtual Meeting and Public Comment Instructions” for instructions on how to register or submit comments. The deadline to register to comment and to submit written comments is noon on Monday, October 20. Please contact the City Clerk to request paper copies of materials.
Resolutions
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A REVISED COMMERCE CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM POLICY
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATIONS, PURCHASE, AND THE EXERCISE OF THE CITY’S POWERS OF EMINENT DOMAIN TO ACQUIRE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS NECESSARY FOR THE EAST 56TH AVE. RECONSTRUCTION, BRIGHTON BLVD. TO VASQUEZ BLVD. PROJECT
Ordinances on 1st Reading
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 2 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND THE FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS OF THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE (IRC)
Ordinances on 2nd Reading
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE NEXUS NORTH AT DIA PUD ZONE DOCUMENT AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO ALLOW WAREHOUSE AND DISTRIBUTION LAND USES AND REDUCE THE MAXIMUM FRONT YARD SETBACK FOR PLANNING AREA 3 CONSISTING OF 21.5 ACRES LOCATED AT 17010 EAST 88TH AVENUE
Administrative Council Business
Council Reports
Review of Work Schedule
Adjourn
City Council Policies
City Manager Week in Review Report
Any member of the public requesting accommodations, with respect to rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act, to attend or participate in any public meeting, and/or to obtain this notice in alternate formats, is asked to please contact the City Clerk at 303-227-8791 at least 48 hours before the meeting.