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Commerce City Council — December 15, 2025: budget, housing, land‑use, public safety and economic development actions
Commerce CityDec 15, 20253 min read
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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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- Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous).
- Directed the City Manager and staff to create 'A Resolution Reaffirming Commerce City’s Commitment to Economic Growth and Business Partnership', amended to reference prior Blue Ribbon Economic Development Committee efforts (motion approved unanimously).
- Canceled the December 22, 2025 study session (unanimous).
- Approved the 2026 proclamations list (unanimous).
- Approved the Community Sponsorship Protocol with a friendly amendment changing the recommended submission timeline from 90 to 60 days (unanimous).
- Adopted the Consent Agenda, which included multiple ordinances and resolutions such as budget amendments (Ord 2724, Ord 2734, Ord 2741), recognition of a DOLA grant for a Housing Action Plan (Ord 2726), and authorization ordinances related to sales and use tax revenue bonds (Ord 2725) (consent motion approved unanimously as amended).
- Introduced and approved on first reading Ordinance 2737 to allow accessory dwelling units (approved by council as seated).
- Adopted Resolution 2025-184 authorizing a second amendment to professional services with D2C Architects, Inc. for design services for the new police substation (unanimous).
- Adopted Resolution 2025-135 approving the final plat for Murray Family Farms Filing No. 2 (~72 acres) (unanimous).
- Introduced and approved on first reading LUP25-0002, amending the Commerce City 2045 Comprehensive Plan economic development and residential framework maps for property near East 120th Avenue and Chambers Road (unanimous).
- Entered executive session under C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(b) and (e) for legal advice and negotiation strategy regarding existing agreements with Kroenke Soccer Stadium, LLC (motions to enter executive session approved).
- Adjourned the meeting at 11:56 PM; city clerk read titles of adopted ordinances and resolutions in accord with the city charter.
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City Council
Dec 15, 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_2KPM0dc0SwWm_IDcz4-OwQscheduled
Regular Meeting - Revised 12/11/2025
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, December 15, 2025.
- Recess to the URA Meeting - 6:20 PM
- Reconvene Council Meeting - 6:30 PM
- Noticed Council Business
- A RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING COMMERCE CITY’S COMMITMENT TO ECONOMIC GROWTH AND BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP
- Presentations
- DECEMBER 22, 2025 STUDY SESSION CANCELLATION
- 2026 PROCLAMATION LIST
- COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP PROTOCOL
- Consent Agenda
- MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 1, 2025 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 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO OF ONE OR MORE SERIES OF ITS SALES AND USE TAX REVENUE BONDS; AND PROVIDING OTHER DETAILS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
- 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 THE 2026 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT FUNDING FROM THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $315,000 FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CLEAN STREAMS, CLEAR SKIES, CONNECTED COMMUNITIES PROJECTS AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF
- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ALLOW ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AS A PERMITTED USE AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURE IN RESIDENTIAL AND AGRICULTURAL ZONES AND TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS RELATED THERETO
- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF FAMILY IN SECTION 21-11200 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE RESIDENTIAL SPACE AND OCCUPANCY STANDARDS IN SECTIONS 5-302 AND 5-303 IN CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE XVIII OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE
- 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
- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12-5005 OF CHAPTER 12 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE TO MODIFY THE SOLICITATIONS ON POSTED PROPERTY PROVISION
- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING DIVISION 3 OF ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 9 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF OUTDOOR VENDORS AND ESTABLISH LICENSING AN REGULATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MOBILE FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO, AMENDING CHAPTER 11, ARTICLE III, OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO MANDATORY IMPOUNDMENT OF VEHICLES STOPPED BY A POLICE OFFICER WHERE THE OFFICER HAS PROBABLE CAUSE THAT THE OPERATOR DOES NOT HAVE A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE, THE VEHICLE IS NOT PROPERLY REGISTERED, AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE INSURANCE AS REQUIRED BY LAW
- A RESOLUTION CANCELLING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS THAT FALL ON OFFICIALLY SCHEDULED CITY HOLIDAYS
- A RESOLUTION REGARDING POSTING LOCATIONS FOR ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC MEETINGS
- A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT REGARDING FUNDING OF PROJECT PRIORITIZATION STUDY FOR COMMERCE CITY PROJECT PRIORITIZATION PLAN WITH URBAN DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT D/B/A MILE HIGH FLOOD DISTRICT
- A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE PERMITTING OF THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEMS
- A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A SERVICES AGREEMENT TO BEAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC. FOR UPFITTING CERTAIN POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLES
- A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY AND ADELANTE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR PERIODIC USE OF THE SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTER
- A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH D2C ARCHITECTS, INC. FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE NEW POLICE SUBSTATION BUILDING
- Public Hearing
- A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR MURRAY FAMILY FARMS FILING NO. 2, GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF EAST 112TH AVENUE AND HAVANA STREET, EXTENDING SOUTHWARD TO EAST 108TH STREET AND EASTWARD TO THE APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF JAMAICA DRIVE, CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 72 ACRES
- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMMERCE CITY 2045 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK MAP AND RESIDENTIAL FRAMEWORK MAP FOR THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF EAST 120TH AVENUE AND CHAMBERS ROAD
- Administrative Council Business
- Reports
- Review of Work Schedule
- Executive Session
- An executive session of the City Council of Commerce City pursuant to C.R.S. section 24-6-402(4)(b) for the purpose of receiving legal advice regarding existing agreements between Commerce City and Kroenke Soccer Stadium, LLC and pursuant to C.R.S. section 24-6-402(4)(e) to develop strategy for negotiations regarding the same.
- 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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