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

Commerce CityFeb 2, 20263 min read

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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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Directed the City Manager to conduct a feasibility assessment of pedestrian safety at E. 104th Avenue and Reunion Parkway (including options such as a red light camera) and return an issues briefing by April 6.
Adopted Resolution 2026-008 approving the Transportation Master Plan (motion to remove E. 96th from a truck route failed).
Introduced Ordinance 2761 (first reading) prohibiting off‑highway vehicles on city streets, sidewalks and highways, amended to include a minimum fine of $250.
Approved consent items including: recognition of a $47,257.75 grant for xeriscape demonstration gardens (Ord 2746); $90,500 Derby photometric study & lighting plan funding (Ord 2759); amendments to the 2045 Comprehensive Plan (LUP25-0001); and other routine items.
Approved the Adams 14 Education Foundation sponsorship request for $2,500 (Council Member Young recused).
Directed the City Manager to draft a formal letter requesting Adams County and CDOT initiate permitting, design and construction for a traffic signal at 104th Avenue and Brighton Boulevard and to explore temporary options.
Directed staff to draft a letter of support for the I-270 draft legislation introduced by CDOT and sent a letter of support to Adams County for the NATA Federal Belt Grant Application for the 120th Avenue multimodal corridor and US-85/120th interchange project.
Entered executive session to discuss personnel matters related to City Manager performance standards.

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Feb 2, 2026, 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_Dq82r2bAQGuk5D17Ob6htAscheduled

Regular Meeting. All times given are estimates only. Revised 2/2/2026 at 12:00 PM.

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 meeting date.
Noticed Council Business
FOLLOW-UP ON MOTION TO DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENT TO DETERMINE IF THE E. 104TH AVENUE AND REUNION PARKWAY INTERSECTION POSES A HIGH RISK AND DETERMINE OPTIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO A RED LIGHT CAMERA TO ENHANCE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY CROSSING
Presentations
2025 STATE OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT
MONTHLY OIL AND GAS PRESENTATION
Consent Agenda
MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 5, 2026 REGULAR MEETING
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH PROCLAMATION
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF GRANT FUNDING FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, COLORADO WATER CONSERVATION BOARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $47,257.75 TO CONSTRUCT XERISCAPE DEMONSTRATION GARDENS AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SURPLUS, CONTRABAND, AND UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF DERBY PLAN AREA FUNDING FROM THE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $90,500 FOR THE DERBY PHOTOMETRIC STUDY & LIGHTING PLAN AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF
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 AUTHORIZING THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH HOFFMANN PARKER WILSON & CARBERRY, P.C.
ADAMS 14 EDUCATION FOUNDATION SPONSORSHIP REQUEST
Resolutions
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO APPROVING A TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN
Ordinances on 1st Reading
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES ON CITY STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND HIGHWAYS
Administrative Council Business
Council Reports
REVIEW OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SCHEDULE
Executive Session
AN EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL PURSUANT TO C.R.S. SECTION 24-6-402(4)(F)(I) FOR THE DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS, SPECIFICALLY TO DISCUSS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS OF THE CITY MANAGER
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 303-227-3611 at least 48 hours before the meeting.

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Summary

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

Commerce CityFeb 2, 20263 min read

At a glance

Quick context to catch up fast.

Committees mentioned

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City Council

Topics discussed

TransportationBudget & TaxPublic SafetyEducationCommerce

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Key decisions

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Directed the City Manager to conduct a feasibility assessment of pedestrian safety at E. 104th Avenue and Reunion Parkway (including options such as a red light camera) and return an issues briefing by April 6.
Adopted Resolution 2026-008 approving the Transportation Master Plan (motion to remove E. 96th from a truck route failed).
Introduced Ordinance 2761 (first reading) prohibiting off‑highway vehicles on city streets, sidewalks and highways, amended to include a minimum fine of $250.
Approved consent items including: recognition of a $47,257.75 grant for xeriscape demonstration gardens (Ord 2746); $90,500 Derby photometric study & lighting plan funding (Ord 2759); amendments to the 2045 Comprehensive Plan (LUP25-0001); and other routine items.
Approved the Adams 14 Education Foundation sponsorship request for $2,500 (Council Member Young recused).
Directed the City Manager to draft a formal letter requesting Adams County and CDOT initiate permitting, design and construction for a traffic signal at 104th Avenue and Brighton Boulevard and to explore temporary options.
Directed staff to draft a letter of support for the I-270 draft legislation introduced by CDOT and sent a letter of support to Adams County for the NATA Federal Belt Grant Application for the 120th Avenue multimodal corridor and US-85/120th interchange project.
Entered executive session to discuss personnel matters related to City Manager performance standards.

Timeline & follow-ups

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Meeting information

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City Council

Regular Meeting. All times given are estimates only. Revised 2/2/2026 at 12:00 PM.

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 meeting date.
Noticed Council Business
FOLLOW-UP ON MOTION TO DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENT TO DETERMINE IF THE E. 104TH AVENUE AND REUNION PARKWAY INTERSECTION POSES A HIGH RISK AND DETERMINE OPTIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO A RED LIGHT CAMERA TO ENHANCE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY CROSSING
Presentations
2025 STATE OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT
MONTHLY OIL AND GAS PRESENTATION
Consent Agenda
MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 5, 2026 REGULAR MEETING
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH PROCLAMATION
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF GRANT FUNDING FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, COLORADO WATER CONSERVATION BOARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $47,257.75 TO CONSTRUCT XERISCAPE DEMONSTRATION GARDENS AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SURPLUS, CONTRABAND, AND UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF DERBY PLAN AREA FUNDING FROM THE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $90,500 FOR THE DERBY PHOTOMETRIC STUDY & LIGHTING PLAN AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF
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 AUTHORIZING THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH HOFFMANN PARKER WILSON & CARBERRY, P.C.
ADAMS 14 EDUCATION FOUNDATION SPONSORSHIP REQUEST
Resolutions
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO APPROVING A TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN
Ordinances on 1st Reading
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES ON CITY STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND HIGHWAYS
Administrative Council Business
Council Reports
REVIEW OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SCHEDULE
Executive Session
AN EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL PURSUANT TO C.R.S. SECTION 24-6-402(4)(F)(I) FOR THE DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS, SPECIFICALLY TO DISCUSS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS OF THE CITY MANAGER
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 303-227-3611 at least 48 hours before the meeting.