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Commerce City Council (Nov 17, 2025): annexation approved; sprinkler and zoning ordinances passed; city manager pay increased
Commerce CityNov 17, 20253 min read
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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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- Adopted Resolution 2025-087 determining eligibility for annexation (Commerce Place) — Vote: 8 Aye, 1 Excused
- Approved Ordinance 2732 (amend fire sprinkler requirements of 2021 IRC) on second and final reading — Vote: 5 Aye, 3 Nay, 1 Excused
- Approved Ordinance Z25-0002 (rezoning 10225 Chambers Rd from AG to R-3) on second and final reading — Vote: 5 Aye, 3 Nay, 1 Excused
- Directed the City Manager and staff to review the viability of a Small Business Ambassador Program and report back by the first regular meeting in March — Vote: 8 Aye, 1 Excused
- Canceled the November 24, 2025 study session — Vote: 6 Aye, 2 Nay, 1 Excused
- Approved Consent Agenda items including budget ordinances (Ord 2724, Ord 2726 recognizing DOLA grant for a Housing Action Plan, Ord 2741, and others) — Vote: 8 Aye, 1 Excused
- Appointed the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and Council Member Dukes to the City Council Orientation Committee — Vote: 8 Aye, 1 Excused
- Motion expressing displeasure at accepting Suncor funds for the Ice Rink and Holiday Market failed — Vote: 3 Aye, 5 Nay, 1 Excused
- Entered executive sessions for legal advice regarding federal grants and for the City Manager annual performance evaluation; subsequently adopted Resolution 2025-168 approving a salary increase for City Manager Jason Rogers — Vote: 8 Aye, 1 Excused
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City Council
Nov 17, 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_2m6UCaUBRI25sxrk4EiCTgscheduled
Regular Meeting
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, November 17, 2025.
- Noticed Council Business
- Small Business Ambassador Program
- Cancellation of November 24, 2025 Study Session
- Presentations
- CALEA Accreditation for Commerce City PD
- Consent Agenda
- Minutes of the November 03, 2025 Regular Meeting
- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2025 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY APPROPRIATING UNENCUMBERED FUND BALANCES IN THE GENERAL FUND AND FACILITY SERVICES FUND, RECOGNIZING EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COST-SHARING REVENUE IN THE BENEFITS FUND, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF
- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2025 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF GRANT FUNDING FROM DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS (“DOLA”) IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,250 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A HOUSING ACTION PLAN
- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21-9230 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO REPEAL THE WATER ACQUISITION FEE
- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2025 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF GRANT FUNDING FROM WALMART IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,000 FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND PARKS, RECREATION AND GOLF COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENTS
- Proclamation Declaring November 29, 2025 as Small Business Saturday in Commerce City, Colorado
- A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF 96TH AVENUE AND LANDMARK DRIVE
- A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERs TO DESIGNATED BOARD AND COMMISSION OF COMMERCE CITY
- Public Hearings
- A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE ELIGIBILITY FOR ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO OF THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF EAST 104TH AVENUE AND BRIGHTON ROAD IN CASE AN25-0003 KNOWN AS THE COMMERCE PLACE ANNEXATION
- 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, November 17. Please contact the City Clerk to request paper copies of materials.
- Ordinances on 2nd 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)
- 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)
- Administrative Council Business
- Council Reports
- Review of Work Schedule
- Executive Session
- An executive session of the City Council of Commerce City pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b) for the purpose of receiving legal advice regarding federal grants.
- An executive session of the City Council of Commerce City pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f)(I) for the discussion of personnel matters, specifically to conduct the yearly performance evaluation, and to establish 2026 performance standards of the City Manager. Formal action by the City Council following the executive session is anticipated and will occur in open session.
- Adjourn
- City Manager Week in Review Report
- City Council Policies
- 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.
- A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SALARY INCREASE FOR CITY MANAGER JASON ROGERS
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