December 14, 2021 Council Meeting
| Item | Bigelow, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Matkowsky, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Unrein, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Kulmann, Mayor | Marvin, Councilmember, Ward 2 | Sandgren, Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2 | Henson, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Phillips, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Vote Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Approval of Agenda | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 10. Consent Calendar: | ||||||||||
| A. Approval of Minutes - November 30, 2021 Regular City Council meeting. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. Monthly Financial Report for October 2021. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. A resolution amending Council Policy 1.1 of Resolution CD. No. 2019-168 regarding appointment of City Council representatives to various boards and commissions. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| D. An ordinance amending Subsections 2-1(a)(2) and (3) of the Thornton City Code pertaining to posting of legal notices to add Trail Winds Recreation Center as an additional required location to post public notices and approved ordinances. (First Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 11. Public Hearings: | ||||||||||
| A. A public hearing regarding a resolution authorizing the submission of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for the 2020 Community Development Block Grant program year. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. An alternative motion to ask staff to go back and redraft the ordinance to state that, "authorizing the TDA to exercise its power of eminent domain to acquire all of certain real property located within the South Thornton Renewal Area." | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Failed |
| B. A public hearing regarding an ordinance authorizing the Thornton Development Authority to exercise its power of eminent domain to acquire all or a portion of certain real property located within the South Thornton Urban Renewal Area. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. A public hearing regarding a resolution approving a Conceptual Site Plan to allow for the development of a motor vehicle fueling station, general merchandise store (convenience store), restaurant, and multi-tenant commercial building on approximately five acres of land generally located at the southwest corner of East 128th Avenue and Washington Street. | ||||||||||
| Motion to continue the public hearing to January 25, 2022. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 12. Action Items: | ||||||||||
| A. An ordinance repealing and reenacting Chapter 10, Article IV Sections 10-166, 10-170, and 10-172 adopting by reference the 2019 Edition of the Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, the 2017 Edition of the Safety Standards for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chair Lifts, and the 2013 Automated People Mover Standards, of the Thornton City Code and setting the Public Hearing date for January 11, 2022. (First Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. An ordinance repealing Ordinance 3604 and reenacting an ordinance revising and prescribing water rates and charges for the operation and maintenance of the water system for the City of Thornton, Colorado. (First Reading) | ||||||||||
| B. Motion to move the Action Item to January 11, 2022. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between Adams County and the cities of Commerce City, Federal Heights, Northglenn, Thornton, and Westminster; and the Town of Bennett for contributions towards motel vouchers for the 2021 Severe Weather Activation Plan Program. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| D. A resolution approving the Second Amendment to the lntergovernmental Agreement between the City and the Regional Transportation District regarding artwork for the North Metro Rail Line stations within the City's boundaries. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| E. An ordinance amending Article VI of Chapter 10 of the Thornton City Code, entitled the Neglected and Derelict Buildings Code. (First Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| F. An ordinance adopting the first amendment to the 2022 Budget amending section one of Ordinance 3600, making appropriations for the City of Thornton, Colorado for the fiscal year 2022 for all funds except that appropriations for certain individual projects shall not lapse at year end but continue until the project is completed or cancelled (Fire Station 7). (First Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| G. City Council Direction by Motion regarding the appeal of the Court's decision in Case No. 2021CV030611. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 13. Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
November 30, 2021 Council Meeting
| Item | Bedolla, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Matkowsky, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Nizam, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Kulmann, Mayor | Marvin, Councilmember, Ward 2 | Sandgren, Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2 | Goodman, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Phillips, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Vote Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Approval of Agenda | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| 10. Consent Calendar: | ||||||||||
| A. Approval of Minutes - October 19, 2021 Special and October 26, 2021 Regular City Council meetings. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| B. An ordinance adopting the fifth amendment to the 2021 Budget amending section one of Ordinance 3569, making appropriations for the City of Thornton, Colorado for the fiscal year 2021 for all funds except that appropriations for certain individual projects shall not lapse at year end but continue until the project is completed or cancelled (Additional Funding for Approved Incentive and Revenue Sharing Agreements). (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| 13. Presentations and Remarks: | ||||||||||
| A. A resolution recognizing Councilmember Sherry Goodman for her leadership and contributions as a Ward 1 Councilmember for the City of Thornton. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| B. A resolution recognizing Councilmember Sam Nizam for his leadership and contributions as a Ward 3 Councilmember for the City of Thornton. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| C. A resolution recognizing Councilmember Angie Bedolla for her leadership and contributions as a Ward 4 Councilmember for the City of Thornton. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| 14. Recess and Reception: | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| Item | Bigelow, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Matkowsky, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Unrein, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Kulmann, Mayor | Marvin, Councilmember, Ward 2 | Sandgren, Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2 | Henson, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Phillips, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Vote Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motion that in our voting for Mayor Pro Tem we put our name on the ballot for who we voted for. | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Failed |
| 20. Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
October 26, 2021 Council and Special TDA Meetings
| Item | Bedolla, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Matkowsky, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Nizam, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Kulmann, Mayor | Marvin, Councilmember, Ward 2 | Sandgren, Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2 | Goodman, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Phillips, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Vote Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Approval of Agenda as Amended | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| 10. Consent Calendar: | ||||||||||
| A. Approval of Minutes - October 12, 2021 Regular City Council meeting. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| B. An ordinance amending Chapter 10 of the Thornton City Code by enacting a new Article VI, entitled the Neglected and Derelict Buildings Code, pertaining to preventing nonresidential, multifamily, and common area buildings and spaces within private developments from becoming or remaining neglected or derelict. (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| C. An ordinance repealing Section 38-270 of the Thornton City Code, pertaining to Unlawful Use of Telephones and amending Thornton City Code, Chapter 38, Section 38-209.5, pertaining to Harassment. (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| D. An ordinance amending Section 390 of Chapter 26 of the Thornton City Code to eliminate the sales and use tax exemption for cigarettes. (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| E. A resolution adopting the 2022 City Council Meeting Schedule for the City and changing the dates for certain regular City Council meetings. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| F. A resolution approving the amended Adoption Agreement for Nationwide Financial Services, Inc. Governmental 401(a) Money Purchase Plan for the City Attorney. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| G. A resolution approving the Nationwide Financial Services, Inc. Non-Standardized Governmental 401(a) Pre-Approved Plan that covers six separate 401(a) Money Purchase Plans and the restated Adoption Agreements for Nationwide Financial Services, Inc. for the General Employees, Police, Fire, City Manager, City Attorney, and Presiding Municipal Judge Money Purchase Plans effective January 1, 2021. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| H. A resolution amending Resolution C.D. No. 2015-188 to amend Council Policy 5.1 regarding Education Foundation Funding. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| I. A resolution approving the 2022 Operating Plan and Budget for the RII-DII Business Improvement District. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| 12. Action Items: | ||||||||||
| A. An ordinance approving a Rezoning of approximately 15 acres of land located southwest of East 136th Avenue and Grant Street from Business Park to Planned Development, including an Overall Development Plan/Conceptual Site Plan and Planned Development Standards (Rolling Hills Subdivision Amended, Amendment No. 3, Lots 4A and 7A). (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| B. A resolution amending Attachment 3, Chapter 10, Building Code of Resolution C.D. No. 2020-169, to incorporate fees pertaining to the Neglected and Derelict Buildings List. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| C. A resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City, the State of Colorado, and other participating local governments regarding opioid settlement proceed distribution and a related Settlement Participation Form, Subdivision Settlement Participation Form, and Colorado Subdivision Escrow Agreement. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| D. A resolution of support for the initiation of negotiations and, if necessary, eminent domain proceedings to acquire all or a portion of the Thornton Shopping Center located within the South Thornton Urban Renewal Area to effectuate the purposes and provisions of the South Thornton Urban Renewal Plan. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Not present | No | Passed |
| E. A resolution approving an Agreement for a Development Incentive between the City and BRC BIG CO JV I LLC. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| F. An ordinance adopting the fourth amendment to the 2021 Budget amending section one of Ordinance 3569, making appropriations for the City of Thornton, Colorado for the fiscal year 2021 for all funds except that appropriations for certain individual projects shall not lapse at year end but continue until the project is completed or cancelled (Coronavirus Disease 2019 Testing and Vaccination, 2021 American Rescue Plan Act, and Payment in Lieu of Cost of Living Adjustment). (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| G. An ordinance adopting the fifth amendment to the 2021 Budget amending section one of Ordinance 3569, making appropriations for the City of Thornton, Colorado for the fiscal year 2021 for all funds except that appropriations for certain individual projects shall not lapse at year end but continue until the project is completed or cancelled (Additional Funding for Approved Incentive and Revenue Sharing Agreements). (First Reading) | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| 13. Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| TDA - Approval of Agenda | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| TDA - Approval of Minutes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| TDA - A. A resolution adopting the first amendment to the 2021 Budget for the Thornton Development Authority beginning January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021, and appropriating the funds for expenditure in 2021. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| TDA - Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
October 12, 2021 Council Meeting
| Item | Bedolla, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Matkowsky, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Nizam, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Kulmann, Mayor | Marvin, Councilmember, Ward 2 | Sandgren, Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2 | Goodman, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Phillips, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Vote Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Approval of Agenda as Amended | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 10. Consent Calendar: | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| A. Approval of Minutes - September 28, 2021 Regular City Council meeting. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. Monthly Financial Report for August 2021. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. An ordinance making appropriations for the City, for the fiscal year 2022 for all operating funds and making appropriations for all capital improvement projects for the City, for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022, and continuing for each project until that project is completed or cancelled, and regulating the payment of money out of the City treasury. (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| D. An ordinance repealing Ordinance 3573 and enacting a new ordinance revising and prescribing sewer rates and charges and solid waste charges for 2022. (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| E. An ordinance providing for the tax levy upon all taxable property in the City for municipal purposes. (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| F. An ordinance amending Sections 66-60 and 66-65 of the Thornton City Code to modify the requirements and procedures for the formation of Metropolitan Districts and amending the City's model Service Plan and model Intergovernmental Agreement which serve as the application forms for Metropolitan Districts. (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| G. An ordinance repealing Ordinance 3480 and reenacting an ordinance revising and prescribing water rates and charges for the operation and maintenance of the Water System for the City of Thornton, Colorado. (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| H. A resolution designating a plan for the purposes of the Municipal Annexation Act regarding land in Adams and Weld Counties. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| I. A resolution approving temporary construction and permanent easements to NWC Development, LLC on Thornton's Farm 20. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| J. A resolution appointing a member to the Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council Board of Directors. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 11. Public Hearing: | ||||||||||
| A. A public hearing regarding an ordinance approving a Rezoning of approximately 15 acres of land located southwest of East 136th Avenue and Grant Street from Business Park to Planned Development, including an Overall Development Plan/Conceptual Site Plan and Planned Development Standards (Rolling Hills Subdivision Amended, Amendment No. 3, Lots 4A and 7A). [Public Hearing] | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Passed |
| 12. Action Items: | ||||||||||
| A. An ordinance amending Chapter 10 of the Thornton City Code by enacting a new Article VI, entitled the Neglected and Derelict Buildings Code, pertaining to preventing nonresidential, multifamily, and common area buildings and spaces within private developments from becoming or remaining neglected or derelict. (First Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Passed |
| B. An ordinance repealing Section 38-270 of the Thornton City Code, pertaining to Unlawful Use of Telephones and amending Thornton City Code, Chapter 38, Section 38-209.5, pertaining to Harassment. (First Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Passed |
| C. An ordinance amending Section 390 of Chapter 26 of the Thornton City Code to eliminate the sales and use tax exemption for cigarettes. (First Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Passed |
| D. A resolution approving an Agreement for a Development Incentive between the City and Emergy Inc. dba Meati Foods. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Passed |
| E. A resolution approving an Agreement for a Development Incentive between the City and BRC BIG CO JV I LLC. | Removed | Removed | Removed | Removed | Removed | Removed | Removed | Removed | Removed | Removed |
| F. An ordinance adopting the fourth amendment to the 2021 Budget amending section one of Ordinance 3569, making appropriations for the City of Thornton, Colorado for the fiscal year 2021 for all funds except that appropriations for certain individual projects shall not lapse at year end but continue until the project is completed or cancelled (Coronavirus Disease 2019 Testing and Vaccination, 2021 American Rescue Plan Act, Additional Funding for Approved Incentive and Revenue Sharing Agreements, and Payment in Lieu of Cost of Living Adjustment). (First Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Passed |
| G. A Resolution declaring October 2021 as Italian Heritage Month in the City of Thornton, Colorado. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Passed |
| 13. Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Passed |
September 28, 2021 Council, TASHCO, TDA, GID, and E911 Meetings
| Item | Bedolla, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Matkowsky, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Nizam, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Kulmann, Mayor | Marvin, Councilmember, Ward 2 | Sandgren, Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2 | Goodman, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Phillips, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Vote Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Approval of Agenda as Amended | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 6. Presentations: | ||||||||||
| A. A resolution declaring October 3 through October 9, 2021 as National Fire Prevention Week and October 2 and October 3, 2021 as National Fallen Firefighters' Memorial Weekend. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 10. Consent Calendar: | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| A. Approval of Minutes - September 14, 2021 Regular City Council meeting. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. An ordinance amending Thornton City Code Section 1-2 and adding Section 2-3 to allow the continued use of electronic signatures. (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 11. Public Hearings: | ||||||||||
| A. A resolution adopting a Pay Plan for Career Service employees of the City of Thornton, Colorado for the calendar year 2022. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. A public hearing regarding the 2022 City of Thornton Budget | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 1) A resolution adopting a budget for the City, for the period beginning January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Passed |
| 2) A resolution adopting a Pay Plan for Excluded employees of the City, for the calendar year 2022. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 3) An ordinance making appropriations for the City, for the fiscal year 2022 for all operating funds and making appropriations for all capital improvement projects for the City, for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022, and continuing for each project until that project is completed or cancelled, and regulating the payment of money out of the City treasury. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 4) An ordinance repealing Ordinance 3573 and enacting a new ordinance revising and prescribing sewer rates and charges and solid waste charges for 2022. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 5) An ordinance providing for the tax levy upon all taxable property in the City for municipal purposes. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 12. Action Items: | ||||||||||
| A. An ordinance approving an Amendment to an Overall Development Plan/Conceptual Site Plan and Planned Development Standards for the Amber Creek commercial development generally located on the southwest corner of East 136th Avenue and Quebec Street (Amber Creek Subdivision Filing No. 1). (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. An ordinance amending Sections 66-60 and 66-65 of the Thornton City Code to modify the requirements and procedures for the formation of Metropolitan Districts and amending the City's model Service Plan and model Intergovernmental Agreement which serve as the application forms for Metropolitan Districts. (First Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. A resolution authorizing negotiations and, if necessary, eminent domain proceedings to acquire property interests necessary to construct the Thornton Water Project. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| D. An ordinance repealing Ordinance 3480 and reenacting an ordinance revising and prescribing water rates and charges for the operation and maintenance of the Water System for the City of Thornton, Colorado. (First Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| E. A resolution supporting School District 27J's ballot issues 5A and 5B which would authorize a $16 million mill levy override, not to exceed eight additional mills, and authorize the issuance of $515 million in debt with no expected increase in the District's current bond mill levy which will be considered by the voters at the election to be held on November 2, 2021. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| F. A resolution appointing an ad hoc judicial nominating committee for the purpose of recommending to City Council qualified candidates for the position of Presiding Municipal Judge. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| G. A resolution declaring September 15 through October 15, 2021, as Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Thornton, Colorado. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 13. Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| TASHCO - Approval of Agenda | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| TASHCO - Approval of Minutes - March 23, 2021 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| TASHCO - 6A. A resolution adopting a budget for the Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council, Inc. beginning January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| TASHCO - Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| TDA - Approval of Agenda | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| TDA - Approval of Minutes - March 23, 2021 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| TDA - 6A. A resolution adopting a budget for the Thornton Development Authority beginning January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022, and appropriating the funds for expenditure in 2022. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Passed |
| TDA - Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| GID - Approval of Agenda | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| GID - Approval of Minutes - October 27, 2020 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| GID - 8A. A resolution adopting a budget for the City of Thornton 136th Avenue General Improvement District, beginning January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022, and appropriating the funds for expenditure in 2022. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| GID - 8B. A resolution providing for the tax levy upon all taxable property in the City of Thornton 136th Avenue General Improvement District, for the purpose of financing interchange construction. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| GID - Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| E911 - Approval of Agenda | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| E911 - Approval of Minutes - October 27, 2020 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| E911 - 7A. A resolution adopting the 2022 Budget for the Thornton E-911 Authority beginning January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022 and appropriating the funds for expenditure in 2022. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| E911 - Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
September 14, 2021 Council Meeting
| Item | Bedolla, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Matkowsky, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Nizam, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Kulmann, Mayor | Marvin, Councilmember, Ward 2 | Sandgren, Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2 | Goodman, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Phillips, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Vote Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Approval of Agenda | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| 10. Consent Calendar: | ||||||||||
| A. Approval of Minutes - August 17, 2021 Special and August 24, 2021 Regular City Council meetings. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| B. Monthly Financial Report for July 2021. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| C. A resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and Pinnacle Charter School for a joint School Resource Officer Program. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| D. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and Adams County regarding construction of a sanitary sewer pipeline from the Remington Sanitary Sewer Lift Station to the Riverdale Park Sanitary Sewer Lift Station. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| E. An ordinance amending Thornton City Code Section 1-2 and adding Section 2-3 to allow the continued use of electronic signatures. (First Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| F. A resolution approving Dedication of Public Road Right-of-Way and Temporary Construction Easements to Weld County on Thornton's Farm 58. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| G. A resolution appointing a member to the Development Permits and Appeals Board. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| H. A resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Stargate Charter School regarding the Washington Street Tunnel Art Mural. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| 11. Public Hearings: | ||||||||||
| A. A public hearing regarding a resolution determining that (1) the South Thornton Urban Renewal Area continues to be a blighted area, (2) the Thornton Shopping Center is located in a blighted area, (3) the Thornton Shopping Center itself is blighted, and (4) the South Thornton Urban Renewal Area and the Thornton Shopping Center are appropriate for an urban renewal project. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| B. A public hearing regarding a resolution approving a Conceptual Site Plan to allow for the development of a motor vehicle fueling station and general merchandise store (convenience store) on approximately one acre of land generally located at the southwest corner of West 84th Avenue and I-25. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | No | Passed |
| C. A continued public hearing regarding a resolution approving a Conceptual Site Plan to allow for the development of a 312-unit multifamily development on approximately 23.44 acres of land generally located north of East 104th Avenue and east of York Street (Village at Sunny Acres Filing No. 1). | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 12. Action Items: | ||||||||||
| A. An ordinance approving an Amendment to an Overall Development Plan/Conceptual Site Plan and Planned Development Standards for the Amber Creek commercial development generally located on the southwest corner of East 136th Avenue and Quebec Street (Amber Creek Subdivision Filing No. 1). (First Reading) | ||||||||||
| A motion approving Option 1, approving an Amendment to an Overall Development Plan/Conceptual Site Plan and Planned Development Standards for the Amber Creek commercial development generally located on the southwest corner of East 136th Avenue and Quebec Street (Amber Creek Subdivision Filing No. 1). (First Reading) | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Failed |
| A motion approving Option 2, approving an Amendment to an Overall Development Plan/Conceptual Site Plan and Planned Development Standards for the Amber Creek commercial development generally located on the southwest corner of East 136th Avenue and Quebec Street (Amber Creek Subdivision Filing No. 1). (First Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Passed |
| B. An ordinance approving the annexation of approximately 24 acres of property situated in the east half of Section 2, Township 1 South, Range 68 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, County of Adams, State of Colorado, generally located north and south of East 164th Avenue and west of York Street, and assigning the annexed property to Ward 4 (164th Avenue and York Street Annexation). (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. An ordinance approving the Zoning for approximately 25 acres of land generally located north and south of East 164th Avenue and west of York Street to Single-Family Attached (164th Avenue and York Street Zoning). (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| D. A resolution authorizing assignment of the City's 2021 Private Activity Bond allocation to Colorado Housing Finance Authority, pursuant to the Colorado Private Activity Bond Ceiling Allocation Act. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| E. A resolution approving the First Amendment of the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and Village at North Creek Metropolitan District to allow a Public Improvement Fee. | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 13. Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
August 24, 2021 Council Meeting
| Item | Bedolla, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Matkowsky, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Nizam, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Kulmann, Mayor | Marvin, Councilmember, Ward 2 | Sandgren, Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2 | Goodman, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Phillips, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Vote Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Approval of Agenda | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 10. Consent Calendar: | ||||||||||
| A. Approval of Minutes - August 7, 2021 Special and August 10, 2021 Special and Regular City Council meetings. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. An ordinance amending the Thornton City Code to establish operating requirements for mobile food trucks. (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. A resolution approving Perpetual Easements and Temporary Construction Easements to DCP Operating Company, LP on Thornton's Farms 75, 84, and 116. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| D. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement by and between the City and the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District d/b/a Mile High Flood District regarding funding of a Hoffman Drainageway hydrology update. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| E. A resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and other Colorado participating law enforcement agencies in the Denver Metro Area operating Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| F. A resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 11. Public Hearings: | ||||||||||
| A. A public hearing regarding the Annexation, Findings of Fact, Zoning, and a Conceptual Site Plan for property generally located north and south of East 164th Avenue and west of York Street, and assigning the annexed property to Ward 4 (164th Avenue and York Street Annexation). | ||||||||||
| 1) An ordinance approving the annexation of approximately 24 acres of property situated in the east half of Section 2, Township 1 South, Range 68 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, County of Adams, State of Colorado, generally located north and south of East 164th Avenue and west of York Street, and assigning the annexed property to Ward 4 (164th Avenue and York Street Annexation). [Public Hearing] | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Abstained | Passed |
| 2) A resolution adopting certain Findings of Fact for the annexation of certain unincorporated territory of approximately 24 acres of property situated in the east half of Section 2, Township 1 South, Range 68 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, County of Adams, State of Colorado, generally located north and south of East 164th Avenue and west of York Street, and assigning the annexed property to Ward 4 (164th Avenue and York Street Annexation). [Related Action Item] | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Abstained | Passed |
| 3) An ordinance approving the Zoning for approximately 25 acres of land generally located north and south of East 164th Avenue and west of York Street to Single-Family Attached (164th Avenue and York Street Zoning). [Public Hearing] | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Abstained | Passed |
| 4) A resolution approving a Conceptual Site Plan for residential development on land generally located north and south of East 164th Avenue and west of York Street (164th Avenue and York Street Annexation). [Public Hearing] | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Abstained | Passed |
| B. A public hearing regarding an ordinance approving an Amendment to an Overall Development Plan/Conceptual Site Plan and Planned Development Standards for the Amber Creek commercial development generally located on the southwest corner of East 136th Avenue and Quebec Street (Amber Creek Subdivision Filing No. 1). [Public Hearing] | ||||||||||
| Motion to continue the public hearing to September 14, 2021. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 12. Action Items: | ||||||||||
| A. An ordinance amending Section 18-761 of the Thornton City Code to incorporate allowances for temporary signs and banners displayed on vehicles and amending Section 18-901 to clarify the definition of temporary sign. (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | Passed |
| B. A resolution appointing Tami Yellico as City Attorney for the City of Thornton, effective October 4, 2021, and approving the associated Employment Agreement. | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Passed |
| 13. Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
August 10, 2021 Council Meeting
| Item | Bedolla, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Matkowsky, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Nizam, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Kulmann, Mayor | Marvin, Councilmember, Ward 2 | Sandgren, Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2 | Goodman, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Phillips, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Vote Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Approval of Agenda | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| 10. Consent Calendar: | ||||||||||
| A. Approval of Minutes - July 20, 2021 Special and July 27, 2021 Special and Regular City Council meetings. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| B. An ordinance approving the rezoning of approximately 1.81 acres of land and abutting and adjacent right-of-way from Community Retail to Planned Development, amending the Planned Development Standards and the Overall Development Plan and Conceptual Site Plan for property located south of East 104th Avenue and east of Grant Street, and amending the Official Zoning Map (104th Avenue Redevelopment). (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| C. An ordinance adopting the third amendment to the 2021 Budget amending section one of Ordinance 3569, making appropriations for the City of Thornton, Colorado for the fiscal year 2021 for all funds except that appropriations for certain individual projects shall not lapse at year end but continue until the project is completed or cancelled (Fire Engines and 2021 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan). (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Abstained | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| D. A resolution accepting the City of Thornton Firefighters' Old Hire Pension Plan Annual Report of the Plan's financial status. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| E. A resolution authorizing the grant of a temporary right-of-access easement over City property located adjacent to the 104th and Colorado Crossing Pointe affordable housing project, generally located southeast of the 104th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard intersection. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Abstained | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| F. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Adams County Clerk and Recorder and the City providing for the November 2, 2021 Thornton Regular Municipal Election to be held as part of the coordinated mail ballot election to be conducted by the Adams County Clerk and Recorder. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| 11. Public Hearings: | ||||||||||
| A. A public hearing regarding a resolution approving a Conceptual Site Plan to allow for the development of a 312-unit multifamily development on approximately 23.44 acres of land generally located north of East 104th Avenue and east of York Street (Village at Sunny Acres Filing No. 1). | ||||||||||
| Motion to continue the public hearing to September 14, 2021. | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| B. A public hearing regarding an ordinance amending Section 18-761 of the Thornton City Code to incorporate allowances for temporary signs and banners displayed on vehicles and amending Section 18-901 to clarify the definition of temporary sign. | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Not present | No | Passed |
| 12. Action Items: | ||||||||||
| A. An ordinance amending the Thornton City Code to establish operating requirements for mobile food trucks. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| 12. Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
July 27, 2021 Council Meeting
| Item | Bedolla, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Matkowsky, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Nizam, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Kulmann, Mayor | Marvin, Councilmember, Ward 2 | Sandgren, Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2 | Goodman, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Phillips, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Vote Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Approval of Agenda | Yes | Not present | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Passed |
| 10. Consent Calendar: | ||||||||||
| A. Approval of Minutes - July 12, 2021 Special and July 13, 2021 Special and Regular City Council meetings. | Yes | Not present | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Passed |
| B. A resolution ratifying and approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and Fraternal Order of Police Thornton Lodge 16. | Yes | Not present | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Passed |
| C. A resolution identifying a project to award the 2021 Home Investment Partnership Program fund allocation. | Yes | Not present | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Abstained | Yes | Not present | Passed |
| D. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement among the City, Adams County, and the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District d/b/a Mile High Flood District regarding funding of a Major Drainageway Plan and Flood Hazard Area Delineation for Todd Creek and Tributaries. | Yes | Not present | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Passed |
| 11. Public Hearings: | ||||||||||
| A. A public hearing regarding a resolution approving and authorizing submission of the 2021 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant funding. | Yes | Not present | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Passed |
| B. A public hearing regarding an ordinance approving the rezoning of approximately 1.81 acres of land and abutting and adjacent right-of-way from Community Retail to Planned Development, amending the Planned Development Standards and the Overall Development Plan and Conceptual Site Plan for property located south of East 104th Avenue and east of Grant Street, and amending the Official Zoning Map (104th Avenue Redevelopment). | Yes | Not present | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Passed |
| 12. Action Items: | ||||||||||
| A. An ordinance adopting the third amendment to the 2021 Budget amending section one of Ordinance 3569, making appropriations for the City of Thornton, Colorado for the fiscal year 2021 for all funds except that appropriations for certain individual projects shall not lapse at year end but continue until the project is completed or cancelled (Fire Engines and 2021 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan). | Yes | Not present | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Passed |
| 13. Adjournment | Yes | Not present | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Passed |
July 13, 2021 Council Meeting
| Item | Bedolla, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Matkowsky, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Nizam, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Kulmann, Mayor | Marvin, Councilmember, Ward 2 | Sandgren, Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2 | Goodman, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Phillips, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Vote Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Approval of Agenda as Amended | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Failed |
| 5. Approval of Agenda | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 10. Consent Calendar: | ||||||||||
| A. Approval of Minutes - June 15, 2021 Special and June 29, 2021 Special and Regular City Council meetings. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. Monthly Financial Report for May 2021. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. A resolution acknowledging receipt of the 164th Avenue and York Street Annexation Petition and establishing August 24, 2021 as the date for consideration of the requested annexation of property generally located north and south of East 164th Avenue and west of York Street to the City (164th Avenue and York Street Annexation). | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 11. Public Hearings: | ||||||||||
| A. A public hearing regarding an ordinance approving a rezoning from Single-Family Attached to Planned Development, an Overall Development Plan/Conceptual Site Plan, and Planned Development Standards for approximately five acres of land generally located east of Colorado Boulevard and south of East 112th Avenue to develop age restricted senior housing (Grange Creek Subdivision, Filing No. 10, Lot 1). | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Failed |
| 12. Action Items: | ||||||||||
| A. A resolution authorizing the continuation of the City of Thornton's Declaration of Emergency relating to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic. | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. A resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Adams County, Colorado, for a joint School Resource Officer Program. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 13. Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
June 29, 2021 Council Meeting
| Item | Bedolla, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Matkowsky, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Nizam, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Kulmann, Mayor | Marvin, Councilmember, Ward 2 | Sandgren, Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2 | Goodman, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Phillips, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Vote Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Approval of Agenda | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 6. Presentations: | ||||||||||
| A. A resolution commending Richard Zetterman for his service as a member of the Development Permits and Appeals Board. | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. A resolution conveying the City Council's gratitude and appreciation to Shaunna Heywood-Allyn on her retirement from the City. | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. A resolution recognizing and congratulating Bahati Nabindu, a Thornton resident and student at Global Leadership Academy and recipient of a Sachs Foundation scholarship. | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 10. Consent Calendar: | ||||||||||
| A. Approval of Minutes - June 1, 2021 Special and June 8, 2021 Special and Regular City Council meetings. | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. A resolution appointing a member to the Building Code Advisory Board. | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 11. Public Hearings: | ||||||||||
| A. A public hearing regarding a resolution approving the First Amendment to the Service Plan for The Villas at Eastlake Reservoir Metropolitan District and the First Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and The Villas at Eastlake Reservoir Metropolitan District regarding the Service Plan for the District. | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 12. Action Items: | ||||||||||
| A. A resolution approving an Agreement for a Development Incentive between the City and Sashco Inc. | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. A resolution declaring certain water rights as surplus property and authorizing disposition by abandonment pursuant to the 2020 Colorado Division of Water Resources Division Engineer's Water Rights Abandonment List. | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. A resolution exercising the City's authority pursuant to Section 30-28-110 of the Colorado Revised Statutes as it relates to the City's application for a Use by Special Review Permit to locate and construct a domestic water pipeline in unincorporated territory of Weld County. | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 13. Adjournment | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
June 8, 2021 Council Meeting
| Item | Bedolla, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Matkowsky, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Nizam, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Kulmann, Mayor | Marvin, Councilmember, Ward 2 | Sandgren, Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2 | Goodman, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Phillips, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Vote Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Approval of Agenda | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 6. Presentations: | ||||||||||
| A. A resolution declaring June 2021 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the City of Thornton, Colorado. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| A motion for the rainbow flag to be flown at City Hall during the month of June in honor of Pride Month and to visibly show that Thornton is an inclusive community that supports our LGBTQ+ residents. | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 10. Consent Calendar: | ||||||||||
| A. Approval of Minutes - May 11, 2021 and May 18, 2021 Special and May 25, 2021 Regular City Council meetings. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. Monthly Financial Report for April 2021. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and the Colorado Department of Transportation to provide Federal funding for the Thornton Travel Time Monitoring Project. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| D. A resolution reappointing Charles W. Long to the Metro Wastewater Reclamation District Board of Directors for the term ending June 30, 2023. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| E. A resolution appointing two members to the Election Commission. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 12. Action Items: | ||||||||||
| A. Report of independent auditors for year ended December 31, 2020. | ||||||||||
| B. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement among the City, Adams County, and the Cities of Commerce City and Westminster for continued participation in the Home Investment Partnerships Program Consortium for program years 2022, 2023, and 2024. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. A resolution amending a Pay Plan for Career Service employees of the City of Thornton, Colorado, to take effect as of June 20, 2021. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| D. A resolution amending a Pay Plan for Excluded employees of the City of Thornton, Colorado, to take effect as of June 20, 2021. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| 13. Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
May 25, 2021 Council Meeting
| Item | Bedolla, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Matkowsky, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Nizam, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Kulmann, Mayor | Marvin, Councilmember, Ward 2 | Sandgren, Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2 | Goodman, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Phillips, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Vote Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Approval of Agenda | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 10. Consent Calendar: | ||||||||||
| A. Approval of Minutes - May 11, 2021 Regular City Council meeting. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. An ordinance amending Ordinance 3480 revising and prescribing water rates and charges for the operation and maintenance of the water system for the City. (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. An ordinance amending Ordinance 3511 prescribing stormwater rates and charges for the operation and maintenance of the stormwater system for the City. (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| D. A resolution authorizing the distribution of the 2021 Thornton Assistance Funds to nonprofit organizations that help Thornton residents meet their basic needs and enhance their ability to be self-sufficient. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Abstained | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| E. A resolution approving the Intergovernmental Agreement among the cities of Northglenn, Thornton, Westminster, Federal Heights, Commerce City, and Brighton; Mapleton School District; School District #12; School District #27J; School District #14; Westminster Public Schools; and Adams County Human Services for the establishment of the North Metro Youth Diversion Program and a governing North Metro Community Diversion Board. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 11. Public Hearings: | ||||||||||
| A. A public hearing regarding a resolution approving a Conceptual Site Plan for a commercial/retail development on approximately nine acres of land located northeast of East 144th Avenue and York Street (144th and York). | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 13. Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
May 11, 2021 Council Meeting
| Item | Bedolla, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Matkowsky, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Nizam, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Kulmann, Mayor | Marvin, Councilmember, Ward 2 | Sandgren, Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2 | Goodman, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Phillips, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Vote Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Approval of Agenda as Amended | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 10. Consent Calendar: | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| A. Approval of Minutes - April 20, 2021 Special and April 27, 2021 Regular City Council meetings. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. An ordinance amending Section 18-583 of the Thornton City Code pertaining to proximity requirements for development near oil and gas operations. (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. An ordinance amending Ordinance 3480 revising and prescribing water rates and charges for the operation and maintenance of the water system for the City. (First Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| D. An ordinance amending Ordinance 3511 prescribing stormwater rates and charges for the operation and maintenance of the stormwater system for the City. (First Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| E. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and the City of Northglenn regarding the Eastlake Avenue relocation. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| F. A resolution appointing a member to the Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council Board of Directors. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 11. Public Hearings: | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| A. A public hearing regarding an ordinance approving a Zoning Amendment with an associated Overall Development Plan/Conceptual Site Plan and Planned Development Standards for the Eastcreek Farm Planned Development which is generally located at the northeast corner of the intersection of East 152nd Avenue and York Street (Eastcreek Farm - Amendment No. 1). (Second Reading) | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 12. Action Items: | ||||||||||
| A. An ordinance amending Article X, Marijuana, Division 3, of Chapter 42, Licenses, Permits and Businesses, of the Thornton City Code to add Section 42-723 (Delivery of Retail Marijuana) to allow the delivery of Retail Marijuana to locations in the City of Thornton. (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Passed |
| B. A resolution authorizing the use of the administrative review process for North Creek, LLC, pursuant to Section 18-58 of the Thornton City Code. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. A resolution approving a Conceptual Site Plan to allow for the development of a convenience store, motor vehicle fueling station, and future commercial use on approximately four acres of land generally located southeast of East 120th Avenue and Holly Street (Snydal Substation Subdivision). | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Passed |
| D. A resolution declaring May 2021 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the City. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 13. Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
April 27, 2021 Council Meeting
| Item | Bedolla, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Matkowsky, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Nizam, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Kulmann, Mayor | Marvin, Councilmember, Ward 2 | Sandgren, Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2 | Goodman, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Phillips, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Vote Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Approval of Agenda | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Passed |
| 10. Consent Calendar: | ||||||||||
| A. Approval of Minutes - April 6, 2021 Special and April 13, 2021 Regular City Council meetings. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Passed |
| B. Monthly Financial Report for February 2021. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Passed |
| C. An ordinance adopting the second amendment to the 2021 Budget amending section one of Ordinance 3569, making appropriations for the City of Thornton, Colorado for the fiscal year 2021 for all funds except that appropriations for certain individual projects shall not lapse at year end but continue until the project is completed or cancelled (City of Thornton Firefighters' Old Hire Pension Plan Cost of Living Adjustment and Assistant City Attorney). (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Passed |
| D. A resolution authorizing the application and match funds commitment for the State of Colorado - Department of Local Affairs Cycle 21-12: Energy/Mineral Impact Assistance Fund Grant. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Passed |
| E. A resolution supporting the grant application and matching funds commitment for the U.S. Department of Interior - Bureau of Reclamation Fiscal Year 2021 WaterSMART: Water Marketing Strategy Grant Funding Opportunity Number R21AS00278. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Passed |
| F. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and Front Range Community College's North Metro Small Business Development Center for small business services at the Alliance Business Assistance Center. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Passed |
| G. A resolution ratifying and approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and International Association of Firefighters Local 2376. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Passed |
| 11. Public Hearings: | ||||||||||
| A. A public hearing regarding a resolution approving a Conceptual Site Plan to allow for the development of a convenience store, motor vehicle fueling station, and future commercial use on approximately four acres of land generally located southeast of East 120th Avenue and Holly Street (Snydal Substation Subdivision). | Not present | |||||||||
| Motion to direct staff to come back with information on a noise study, updates to the traffic study based on volume and potentially street racing, and timing of the light installation. | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Passed |
| B. A public hearing regarding an ordinance amending Section 18-583 of the Thornton City Code pertaining to proximity requirements for development near oil and gas operations. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Passed |
| 12. Action Items: | ||||||||||
| A. An ordinance approving an amendment to the Thornton Sam's Club Planned Development to allow liquor sales as a permitted use within the Planned Development Standards for the commercial development generally located on the northwest corner of Thornton Parkway and Grant Street (Thornton Sam's Club Subdivision, First Amendment). (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Failed |
| B. An ordinance approving the annexation of approximately 357 acres of property situated in the southwest quarter of Section 11 and the west half of Section 14, Township 1 South, Range 68 West of the sixth Principal Meridian, County of Adams, State of Colorado, generally located on the east side of Washington Street between East 146th Avenue and E-470, and assigning the annexed property to Ward 4 (City Creek Annexation). (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Passed |
| C. An ordinance approving the Zoning, with an associated Overall Development Plan, Conceptual Site Plan, and Planned Development Standards for the City Creek Planned Development which is generally located on the east side of Washington Street between East 146th Avenue and E-470 (City Creek Zoning). (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Passed |
| D. An ordinance amending Article X, Marijuana, Division 3, of Chapter 42, Licenses, Permits and Businesses, of the Thornton City Code to add Section 42-723 (Delivery of Retail Marijuana) to allow the delivery of Retail Marijuana to locations in the City. (First Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Not present | Passed |
| 13. Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Passed |
April 13, 2021 Council Meeting
| Item | Bedolla, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Matkowsky, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Nizam, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Kulmann, Mayor | Marvin, Councilmember, Ward 2 | Sandgren, Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2 | Goodman, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Phillips, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Vote Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Approval of Agenda as Amended | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 6. Presentations: | ||||||||||
| A. A resolution declaring the month of April 2021 as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness month in the City of Thornton | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 10. Consent Calendar: | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| A. Approval of Minutes - March 16, 2021 Special and March 23, 2021 Regular City Council meetings. | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. An ordinance amending Chapter 74, Article III, of the Thornton City Code, pertaining to the conservation of water resources, to provide for water use rules, violations, and enforcement; appeal rights; and the authority to correct water leak and water waste violations and assess costs. (Second Reading) | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement among the cities of Thornton, Federal Heights, and Northglenn to conduct a Local Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 11. Public Hearings: | ||||||||||
| A. A public hearing regarding an ordinance approving an amendment to the Thornton Sam's Club Planned Development to allow liquor sales as a permitted use within the Planned Development Standards for the commercial development generally located on the northwest corner of Thornton Parkway and Grant Street (Thornton Sam's Club Subdivision, First Amendment). | Not present | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. A public hearing regarding the Annexation; Findings of Fact; Zoning, with an associated Overall Development Plan, Conceptual Site Plan, and Planned Development Standards for property generally located on the east side of Washington Street between East 146th Avenue and E-470, and assigning the annexed property to Ward 4 (City Creek Annexation). | ||||||||||
| 1) An ordinance approving the annexation of approximately 357 acres of property situated in the southwest quarter of Section 11 and the west half of Section 14, Township 1 South, Range 68 West of the sixth Principal Meridian, County of Adams, State of Colorado, generally located on the east side of Washington Street between East 146th Avenue and E-470, and assigning the annexed property to Ward 4 (City Creek Annexation). | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 2) A resolution adopting certain Findings of Fact for the annexation of certain unincorporated territory of approximately 357 acres of property situated in the southwest quarter of Section 11 and the west half of Section 14, Township 1 South, Range 68 West of the sixth Principal Meridian, County of Adams, State of Colorado, generally located on the east side of Washington Street between East 146th Avenue and E-470, and assigning the annexed property to Ward 4 (City Creek Annexation). | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 3) An ordinance approving the Zoning, with an associated Overall Development Plan, Conceptual Site Plan, and Planned Development Standards for the City Creek Planned Development which is generally located on the east side of Washington Street between East 146th Avenue and E-470 (City Creek Zoning). | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 12. Action Items: | ||||||||||
| A. An ordinance amending Section 18-761 of the Thornton City Code to incorporate allowances for temporary signs and banners displayed on vehicles and amending Section 18-901 to clarify the definition of temporary sign. (Second Reading) | Not present | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | Failed |
| B. An ordinance approving a Zoning Amendment with an associated Overall Development Plan/Conceptual Site Plan and Planned Development Standards for the Eastcreek Farm Planned Development which is generally located at the northeast corner of the intersection of East 152nd Avenue and York Street (Eastcreek Farm - Amendment No. 1). (Second Reading) | ||||||||||
| Motion to move the second reading of the public hearing to May 11 to allow for additional comments and feedback related to matters that have occurred since the first reading. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. An ordinance adopting the second amendment to the 2021 Budget amending section one of Ordinance 3569, making appropriations for the City of Thornton, Colorado for the fiscal year 2021 for all funds except that appropriations for certain individual projects shall not lapse at year end but continue until the project is completed or cancelled (City of Thornton Firefighters' Old Hire Pension Plan Cost of Living Adjustment and Assistant City Attorney). (First Reading) | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| D. A resolution to approve an Agreement to reinstate, amend, and extend the Agreement for Development Incentives between the City and Thorncreek Properties LLC. | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 13. Adjournment | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
March 23, 2021 Council, TDA, and TASHCO Meetings
| Item | Bedolla, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Matkowsky, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Nizam, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Kulmann, Mayor | Marvin, Councilmember, Ward 2 | Sandgren, Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2 | Goodman, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Phillips, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Vote Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Approval of Agenda | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| 6. Presentations: | ||||||||||
| A. A resolution conveying the City Council's gratitude and appreciation to Officer Matt Barnes on his retirement from the City. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| 10. Consent Calendar: | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| A. Approval of Minutes - February 23, 2021 Special and Regular and March 2, 2021 Special City Council meetings. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| B. Monthly Financial Report for January 2021. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| C. A resolution appointing Associate Judges for the Municipal Court through March 31, 2023. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| D. A resolution approving a Temporary Construction Easement and Perpetual Easement to DCP Operating Company, LP on Thornton's Farm 4. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| E. A resolution approving Temporary Construction Easements and Perpetual Easements to DCP Operating Company, LP on Thornton's Farms 28-9, 61-10, and 61-15. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| F. A resolution approving a Temporary Construction Easement and Perpetual Easement to WTE-Wolf Creek, LLC on Thornton's Farm 109. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| G. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and the Colorado Department of Transportation to provide Federal funding for 30% design of the 104th Avenue widening from Colorado Boulevard to Highway 85. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| H. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement among the City, Adams County, and the City of Commerce City to provide for 30% design of the 104th Avenue widening from Colorado Boulevard to Highway 85. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| 11. Public Hearings: | ||||||||||
| A. A public hearing regarding an ordinance amending Section 18-761 of the Thornton City Code to incorporate allowances for temporary signs and banners displayed on vehicles and amending Section 18-901 to clarify the definition of temporary sign. | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Not present | No | Passed |
| B. A public hearing regarding an ordinance approving a Zoning Amendment with an associated Overall Development Plan/Conceptual Site Plan and Planned Development Standards for the Eastcreek Farm Planned Development which is generally located at the northeast corner of the intersection of East 152nd Avenue and York Street (Eastcreek Farm - Amendment No. 1). | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| 12. Action Items: | ||||||||||
| A. An ordinance amending Chapter 74, Article III, of the Thornton City Code, pertaining to the conservation of water resources, to provide for water use rules, violations, and enforcement; appeal rights; and the authority to correct water leak and water waste violations and assess costs. (First Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| B. A resolution adopting the City's 2021 Drought Management Plan. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| 13. Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| TDA - Approval of the Agenda | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| TDA - Approval of Minutes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| TDA - Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| TASHCO - Approval of the Agenda | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| TASHCO - Approval of Minutes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| TASHCO - Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
February 23, 2021 Council Meeting
| Item | Bedolla, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Matkowsky, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Nizam, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Kulmann, Mayor | Marvin, Councilmember, Ward 2 | Sandgren, Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2 | Goodman, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Phillips, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Vote Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Approval of Agenda as Amended | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 10. Consent Calendar: | ||||||||||
| A. Approval of Minutes - February 2, 2021 Special and February 9, 2021 Regular City Council meetings. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. An ordinance adopting the first amendment to the 2021 Budget amending section one of Ordinance 3569, making appropriations for the City of Thornton, Colorado for the fiscal year 2021 for all funds except that appropriations for certain individual projects shall not lapse at year end but continue until the project is completed or cancelled (Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Funds, Coronavirus Disease 2019 testing and vaccination, Mobile Integrated Emergency Medical Services Healthcare Program, and Skylake Open Space improvements). (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. An ordinance amending various sections of Chapter 26 of the Thornton City Code pertaining to sales and use tax to explicitly cover sales through marketplace facilitators. (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| D. An ordinance approving a Zoning Amendment with an associated Overall Development Plan, Conceptual Site Plan, and Planned Development Standards for the Parterre Planned Development which is generally located at the intersection of Quebec Street and E-470 and bordered by East 152nd Avenue on the north, Quebec Street and unincorporated Adams County on the east, East 144th Avenue and the City's future regional Aylor Park on the south, and Holly Street on the west (Parterre). (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| E. A resolution acknowledging receipt of the City Creek Annexation Petition and establishing April 13, 2021 as the date for consideration of the requested annexation of property generally located on the east side of Washington Street between East 146th Avenue and E-470 to the City (City Creek Annexation). | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| F. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between Adams County, Colorado Legal Services, the cities of Westminster, Thornton, Federal Heights, Brighton, Commerce City, Aurora, and the City and County of Broomfield regarding contributions toward continuation of a Landlord/Tenant Legal Services Pilot Program for 2021 and 2022. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| G. A resolution amending Resolution C.D. No. 2020-130 to amend Council Policy 5.3 regarding the Special Events Funding Program. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| H. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District d/b/a Mile High Flood District and the City for design and construction of drainage and flood control improvements for Niver Creek and Niver Creek Tributary M within the Niver Open Space. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| I. A resolution appointing a member to the Building Code Advisory Board. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 11. Public Hearings: | ||||||||||
| A. A public hearing regarding a resolution approving the First Amended and Restated Service Plan and Second Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement for Parterre Metropolitan District Nos. 1-8 between the City and Parterre Metropolitan District Nos. 1-8 regarding the Service Plan for the Districts. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 12. Action Items: | ||||||||||
| A. A resolution approving the City's 2021 Federal Legislative Priorities. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. Appointing Bill Tuthill as the Interim City Attorney and directing staff to finalize an agreement based on his proposal and authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement. | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 13. Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
February 9, 2021 Council Meeting
| Item | Bedolla, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Matkowsky, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Nizam, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Kulmann, Mayor | Marvin, Councilmember, Ward 2 | Sandgren, Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2 | Goodman, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Phillips, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Vote Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Approval of Agenda | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 10. Consent Calendar: | ||||||||||
| A. Approval of Minutes - January 26, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. A resolution appointing a member to the Judicial Appointment and Retention Advisory Commission. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. A resolution appointing a member to the Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council Board of Directors. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| D. A resolution approving a First Amendment to an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District d/b/a Mile High Flood District and Adams County regarding the Adams County South Platte Working Group to include the City and the City of Commerce City as members of the Adams County South Platte River Working Group. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| E. A resolution approving Temporary Construction Easements and Perpetual Easements to Black Diamond Rockies Midstream LLC on Thornton's Farms 35, 47, 75, 84, and 116. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| F. A resolution approving a Temporary Construction Easement and Perpetual Easement to NWC Development, LLC on Thornton's Farm 61-8. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 11. Public Hearings: | ||||||||||
| A. A public hearing regarding an ordinance approving a Zoning Amendment with an associated Overall Development Plan, Conceptual Site Plan, and Planned Development Standards for the Parterre Planned Development which is generally located at the intersection of Quebec Street and E-470 and bordered by East 152nd Avenue on the north, Quebec Street and unincorporated Adams County on the east, East 144th Avenue and the City's future regional Aylor Park on the south, and Holly Street on the west (Parterre). | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 12. Action Items: | ||||||||||
| A. A resolution recognizing February 2021 as Black History Month in the City. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. An ordinance adopting the first amendment to the 2021 Budget amending section one of Ordinance 3569, making appropriations for the City of Thornton, Colorado for the fiscal year 2021 for all funds except that appropriations for certain individual projects shall not lapse at year end but continue until the project is completed or cancelled (Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Funds, Coronavirus Disease 2019 testing and vaccination, Mobile Integrated Emergency Medical Services Healthcare Program, and Skylake Open Space improvements). | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. An ordinance amending various sections of Chapter 26 of the Thornton City Code pertaining to sales and use tax to explicitly cover sales through marketplace facilitators. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 13. Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
January 26, 2021 Council Meeting
| Item | Bedolla, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Matkowsky, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Nizam, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Kulmann, Mayor | Marvin, Councilmember, Ward 2 | Sandgren, Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2 | Goodman, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Phillips, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Vote Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Approval of Agenda | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 10. Consent Calendar: | ||||||||||
| A. Approval of Minutes - January 12, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. An ordinance approving the annexation of approximately three acres of City-owned property situated in the northeast one-quarter of Section 11, Township 1 South, Range 68 west of the sixth Principal Meridian, County of Adams, State of Colorado, generally located on the west side of York Street, between East 156th Avenue and East 158th Avenue and assigning the annexed property to Ward 4 (Fire Station No. 7 Annexation). (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. An ordinance approving the Zoning of approximately three acres of land as Neighborhood Services and amending the Official Zoning Map for City-owned property generally located on the west side of York Street, between East 156th Avenue and East 158th Avenue (Fire Station No. 7 Zoning). (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| D. A resolution approving a Deed of Perpetual Non-Exclusive Easement and Temporary Construction Easement to Weld County on Thornton's Farm 118-2. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| E. A resolution approving an Agreement among the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District d/b/a Mile High Flood District, Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District, the City of Federal Heights, and the City regarding the intent to assure the existing floodwater storage upstream of Pecos Street. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 12. Action Items: | ||||||||||
| A. A resolution approving the City's 2021 State Legislative Priorities. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. A resolution amending Attachment 4 of Resolution C.D. No. 2020-169, Chapter 18, Development Code, to incorporate short-term rental license fees. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 13. Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
January 19, 2021 Special Council Meeting
| Item | Bedolla, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Matkowsky, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Nizam, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Kulmann, Mayor | Marvin, Councilmember, Ward 2 | Sandgren, Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2 | Goodman, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Phillips, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Vote Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3A. Motion to terminate the City Attorney's contract and at-will employment and direct HR to issue any severance or any other amounts due in his contract and also designate John Mallonee as the Interim City Attorney until further notice. | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | Passed |
| 3B. Motion to recess into executive session. | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 4. Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
January 12, 2021 Council Meeting
| Item | Bedolla, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Matkowsky, Councilmember, Ward 4 | Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Nizam, Councilmember, Ward 3 | Kulmann, Mayor | Marvin, Councilmember, Ward 2 | Sandgren, Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2 | Goodman, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Phillips, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Vote Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Approval of Agenda | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 10. Consent Calendar: | ||||||||||
| A. Approval of Minutes - December 15, 2020 Regular City Council meeting. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. Monthly Financial Report for November 2020. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. A resolution designating City Hall as the public place to post notices and agendas of regular, special, and other open meetings of the City Council, any board, committee, commission, authority, or local public body of the City, during exigent circumstances or in the event of an emergency that prevents the public from accessing notices online, for the calendar year 2021. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| D. A resolution amending the monthly retirement benefit paid to all current retired members and beneficiaries of the City's Firefighters' Old Hire Pension Plan by providing a one time, $150 per month, cost-of-living adjustment effective January 1, 2021. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 11. Public Hearings: | ||||||||||
| A. A public hearing regarding a resolution approving a Conceptual Site Plan to allow for the development of future commercial land uses on approximately 13 acres of land generally located at the southwest corner of East 128th Avenue and Quebec Street in the Community Retail zoning district (Creekside Village East Commercial). | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. A public hearing regarding the Annexation and Zoning for property generally located on the west side of York Street, between East 156th Avenue and East 158th Avenue and assigning the annexed property to Ward 4 (Fire Station No. 7 Annexation). | ||||||||||
| 1) An ordinance approving the annexation of approximately three acres of City-owned property situated in the northeast one-quarter of Section 11, Township 1 South, Range 68 west of the sixth Principal Meridian, County of Adams, State of Colorado, generally located on the west side of York Street, between East 156th Avenue and East 158th Avenue and assigning the annexed property to Ward 4 (Fire Station No. 7 Annexation). | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 2) An ordinance approving the Zoning of approximately three acres of land as Neighborhood Services and amending the Official Zoning Map for City-owned property generally located on the west side of York Street, between East 156th Avenue and East 158th Avenue (Fire Station No. 7 Zoning). | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 13. Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |