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

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 the Monday meeting date.

Noticed Council Business

BUILDING A FUTURE-READY WORKFORCE: ESTABLISHMENT OF A CITY WORKFORCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

MOTION TO EVALUATE DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS FOR 112TH AVENUE CORRIDOR

CITY CHARTER REVIEW

Presentations

JANUARY 2026 MONTHLY OIL AND GAS UPDATE

Consent Agenda

A PROCLAMATION DECLARING FEBRUARY 2026 AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH IN COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO

MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 8, 2025 ORGANIZATION MEETING

MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 15, 2025 REGULAR MEETING

MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 18, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING

A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH ADAMS COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT TO UPFIT CERTAIN COMMERCE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLES

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT TO GROUND ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE BANKING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.

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 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 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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SURPLUS, CONTRABAND, AND UNCLAIMED PROPERTY

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

Public Hearings

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMMERCE CITY 2045 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN’S ANNEXATION AREAS AND GROWTH BOUNDARIES MAP, CHARACTER AREAS LAND USE MAP, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK MAP, AND RESIDENTIAL AREAS FRAMEWORK MAP FOR THE AREA GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF EAST 120TH AVENUE AND CHAMBERS ROAD

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR REUNION CENTER FILING NO. 1 AMENDMENT NO. 1, GENERALLY LOCATED BETWEEN EAST 104TH AVENUE AND HOMESTEAD TRAIL AND BETWEEN WALDEN STREET AND TOWER ROAD, CONSISTING OF 35.55 ACRES

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR REUNION CENTER FILING NO. 1 AMENDMENT NO. 2, GENERALLY LOCATED BETWEEN EAST 104TH AVENUE AND HOMESTEAD TRAIL AND BETWEEN WALDEN STREET AND YAMPA STREET, AND CONSISTING OF 15.25 ACRES

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, January 5. Please contact the City Clerk to request paper copies of materials.

Administrative Council Business

Council Reports

REVIEW OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SCHEDULE

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.