December 13, 2022 Council and TDA Meetings
| 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 | Garcia, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Vote Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Approval of the Agenda | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 10. Consent Calendar: | ||||||||||
| A. Approval of Minutes - November 29, 2022 Regular City Council meeting. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. Monthly Financial Report for September 2022. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. A resolution acknowledging receipt of the Bellflower Annexation Petition and establishing January 24, 2023, as the date for consideration of the requested annexation of property generally located north of East 140th Avenue and east of Holly Street to the City (Bellflower Annexation). | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| D. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with Colorado Department of Transportation for the 88th Avenue Corridor Study, Pecos Street to Dahlia Street. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| E. A resolution approving the First Amendment to the Administrative Services Agreement for the 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan and 401(a) Defined Contribution Plans of the City with Nationwide Retirement Solutions, Inc. to add Deemed Roth IRAs to the recordkeeping services and other administrative services already provided and approving related documents thereto; approving the amendment to the 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan and related documents to implement the Deemed Roth IRA; and approving the amended Adoption Agreements for the 401(a) Defined Contribution Plans for the General Employee, Police, Firefighters, City Manager, City Attorney, and Presiding Municipal Judge and the 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan to reflect changes approved in the 2023 Pay Plans. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 11. Public Hearings: | ||||||||||
| A. A public hearing regarding the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for the 2021 Community Development Block Grant Program Year and the Third Substantial Amendment to the Citizen Participation Plan for Community Development Block Grant funding. | ||||||||||
| 1)A resolution to approve and submit the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for the 2021 Community Development Block Grant Program Year. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 2)A resolution authorizing the Third Substantial Amendment to the Citizen Participation Plan for Community Development Block Grant funding. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. A public hearing regarding a resolution authorizing the First Substantial Amendment to the 2022 Annual Action Plan and the Fourth Substantial Amendment to the 2019 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant funding. | ||||||||||
| 1)A resolution authorizing the First Substantial Amendment to the 2022 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant funding. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 2)A resolution authorizing the Fourth Substantial Amendment to the 2019 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant funding. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. A public hearing regarding the Zoning Amendment and a Conceptual Site Plan for land located northwest of the intersection of Grant Street and East 160th Avenue (Larkridge K1 Go-Carts). | ||||||||||
| 1)An ordinance approving a Zoning Amendment with an associated Overall Development Plan and Planned Development Standards for approximately six acres of land located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Grant Street and East 160th Avenue (Larkridge K1 Go-Karts). | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 2)A resolution approving a Conceptual Site Plan for a commercial development located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Grant Street and East 160th Avenue (Larkridge K1 Go-Karts). | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 12. Action Items: | ||||||||||
| A.An ordinance approving the annexation of approximately five acres of property situated in the northeast quarter of Section 7, and the northwest quarter of Section 8, Township 2 South, Range 67 West of the sixth Principal Meridian, County of Adams, State of Colorado, generally located south of East 110th Avenue and west of Holly Street and assigning the annexed property to Ward 2 (10851 Holly Street Annexation). (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Passed |
| B.An ordinance approving the Zoning of approximately six acres of land generally located south of East 110th Avenue and west of Holly Street to Single-Family Attached (10851 Holly Street Annexation). (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Passed |
| C.An ordinance repealing Section 2-88 of the Thornton City Code pertaining to the Judicial Appointment and Retention Advisory Commission. (Second Reading) | No | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Passed |
| D.An ordinance modifying ward boundaries within the City of Thornton, Colorado and repealing Ordinance 3207. (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| E.An ordinance amending Chapter 42, Article VII, of the City Code, amending the definition of Pawnbrokers. (First Reading) | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 13. Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| TDA - Approval of Agenda | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| TDA - Approval of Minutes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| TDA - 5A. A resolution adopting the third amendment to the 2022 Budget for the Thornton Development Authority beginning January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022, and appropriating the funds for expenditure in 2022 (Thornton Shopping Center). | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| TDA - Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
November 29, 2022 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 | Garcia, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Vote Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Approval of the Agenda as Amended | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Passed |
| 10. Consent Calendar: | ||||||||||
| A. Approval of Minutes - October 25, 2022 Regular City Council meeting. | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. An ordinance providing for the tax levy upon all taxable property in the City for municipal purposes. (Second Reading) | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. An ordinance amending Section 54-82, 54-302, 54-305, and 54-307 related to changes to the 2023 Career Service and Excluded Pay Plans. (Second Reading) | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| D. A resolution approving the Operation and Maintenance Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and the Regional Transportation District regarding respective operations and maintenance obligations arising out of the Regional Transportation District's operation of the Commuter Rail Train System as it passes through City limits. | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| E. A resolution approving the First Amendment to an Intergovernmental Agreement by and between the City and the City of Northglenn regarding the design and construction of 120th Avenue roadway improvements. | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| F. A resolution amending Council Policy 1.1 of Resolution C.D. No. 2022-060 regarding appointment of City Council representatives to various boards and commissions. | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| G. A resolution approving Temporary Construction Easements and Perpetual Easements to Bayswater Exploration & Production LLC on Thornton's Farms 4, 9, 22, 53-6, 98, and 115. | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| H. A resolution approving Temporary Construction Easements and Perpetual Easements to Black Diamond Rockies Midstream LLC on Thornton's Farms 4, 9, 22, 50, 53-6, 58, 98, and 115. | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| J. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement among the City of Thornton, Adams County, and Commerce City for the maintenance and operation of the traffic signal at 88th Avenue and Dahlia Street. | Not present | 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 south of East 110th Avenue and west of Holly Street and assigning the annexed property to Ward 2 (10851 Holly Street Annexation). | ||||||||||
| 1) An ordinance approving the annexation of approximately five acres of property situated in the northeast quarter of Section 7, and the northwest quarter of Section 8, Township 2 South, Range 67 West of the sixth Principal Meridian, County of Adams, State of Colorado, generally located south of East 110th Avenue and west of Holly Street and assigning the annexed property to Ward 2 (10851 Holly Street Annexation). [Public Hearing] | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Abstained | Passed |
| 2) A resolution adopting certain Findings of Fact for the annexation of certain unincorporated territory of approximately five acres of property situated in the northeast quarter of Section 7 and the northwest quarter of Section 8, Township 2 South, Range 67 West of the sixth Principal Meridian, County of Adams, State of Colorado, generally located south of East 110th Avenue and west of Holly Street and assigning the annexed property to Ward 2 (10851 Holly Street Annexation). [Related Action Item] | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Abstained | Passed |
| 3) An ordinance approving the Zoning of approximately six acres of land generally located south of East 110th Avenue and west of Holly Street to Single-Family Attached (10851 Holly Street Annexation). [Public Hearing] | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Abstained | Passed |
| 4) A resolution approving a Conceptual Site Plan for a residential development on land generally located south of East 110th Avenue and west of Holly Street (10851 Holly Street Annexation). [Public Hearing] | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Abstained | Passed |
| B. A public hearing regarding a resolution to decline participation in the Statewide Family and Medical Leave Insurance program. [Public Hearing] | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 12. Action Items: | ||||||||||
| A. An ordinance making appropriations for the City of Thornton, Colorado, for the fiscal year 2023 for all operating funds and making appropriations for all capital improvement projects for the City of Thornton, Colorado, for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023, 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) | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. An ordinance modifying ward boundaries within the City of Thornton, Colorado and repealing Ordinance 3207. (First Reading) | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. An ordinance repealing Section 2-88 of the Thornton City Code pertaining to the Judicial Appointment and Retention Advisory Commission. (First Reading) | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Passed |
| D. A resolution authorizing an Operator Agreement with Extraction Oil & Gas, Inc. for the development of the Washington Pad oil and gas operation, which is generally located southeast of I-25 and E-470. | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Passed |
| 13. Adjournment | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
October 25, 2022 Council, TASHCO, TDA, GID, and E911 Meetings
| 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 | Garcia, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Vote Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Approval of the Agenda | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 6. Presentations: | ||||||||||
| A. A resolution naming the Margaret Carpenter Park Carousel after Frank Newton. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 10. Consent Calendar: | ||||||||||
| A. Approval of Minutes - October 4, 2022 Special and October 11, 2022 Regular City Council meetings. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. An ordinance Amending Chapter 38, Articles VI and VII by Adding Sections 38-181 (Motor Vehicle Theft), 38-216 (Interference with Staff, Faculty, or Students of Educational Institutions), and Amending Sections 38-172 (Damaging Property Prohibited) and 38-179 (Trespassing) of the Thornton City Code. (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. An ordinance repealing Ordinance 3628 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 | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| D. An ordinance repealing Ordinance 3629 and enacting a new ordinance revising and prescribing sewer rates and charges and solid waste charges for 2023. (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| E. A resolution adopting the 2023 City Council Meeting Schedule for the City and changing the dates for certain regular City Council meetings. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| F. A resolution adopting the Colorado Municipal Records Retention Schedule with local exceptions and subsequent updates. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| G. A resolution amending Council Policy 8.2 Setting of Sewer Utility Rates and Charges. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| H. A resolution approving the State of Colorado Subaward Agreement for the Thornton Transit Study. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| I. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and the East Larimer County Water District for the Lease of Recharge Facilities. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| J. A resolution amending the monthly retirement benefit paid to all current retired members and beneficiaries of the City of Thornton Firefighters' Old Hire Pension Plan by providing a one-time $250 per month cost-of-living adjustment effective January 1, 2023, and a one-time $250 per month cost-of-living adjustment effective January 1, 2024. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| K. A resolution approving the 2023 Operating Plan and Budget for the RII-DII Business Improvement District. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 11. Public Hearings: | ||||||||||
| A. A resolution adopting a Pay Plan for Career Service employees of the City, for the calendar year 2023. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. A public hearing regarding the 2023 City of Thornton Budget. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 1) A resolution adopting a budget for the City of Thornton, Colorado, for the period beginning January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023. | No | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 2) A resolution adopting a Pay Plan for Excluded employees of the City, for the calendar year 2023. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 3) An ordinance making appropriations for the City of Thornton, Colorado, for the fiscal year 2023 for all operating funds and making appropriations for all capital improvement projects for the City of Thornton, Colorado, for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023, and continuing for each project until that project is completed or cancelled, and regulating the payment of money out of the City treasury. | No | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 4) An ordinance providing for the tax levy upon all taxable property in the City for municipal purposes. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 5) An ordinance amending Section 54-82, 54-302, 54-305, 54-307 related to changes to the 2023 Career Service and Excluded Pay Plans. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 6) A resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the International Association of Firefighters Local 2376 concerning Appendix A and Appendix B for 2023 and 2024. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 12. Action Items: | ||||||||||
| A. An ordinance approving a Zoning Amendment with an associated Overall Development Plan and Planned Development Standards for the Lee's Farm Planned Development which encompasses approximately 81 acres of land which is generally located southeast of the intersection of Quebec Street and East 136th Avenue to develop a mixed residential neighborhood (Lee's Farm). (Second Reading) | No | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. A resolution approving an Agreement for a Development Incentive between the City and Echelon Thornton, LLC. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 13. Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| TASHCO - Approval of Agenda | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| TASHCO - Approval of Minutes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| TASHCO - 5A. A resolution adopting a budget for the Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council, Inc. (TASHCO) beginning January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| TASHCO - Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| TDA - Approval of Agenda | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| TDA - Approval of Minutes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| TDA - 5A. A resolution adopting a budget for the Thornton Development Authority beginning January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023, and appropriating the funds for expenditure in 2023. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| TDA - Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| GID - Approval of Agenda | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| GID - Approval of Minutes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| GID - 8A. A resolution adopting a budget for the 136th Avenue General Improvement District of the City of Thornton, Colorado beginning January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023, and appropriating the funds for expenditure in 2023. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| GID - 8B. A resolution providing for the tax levy upon all taxable property in the 136th Avenue General Improvement District of the City of Thornton, Colorado, for the purpose of financing interchange construction. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| GID - Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| E911 - Approval of Agenda | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
October 11, 2022 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 | Garcia, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Vote Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Approval of the Agenda | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 10. Consent Calendar: | ||||||||||
| A. Approval of Minutes - September 27, 2022 Regular City Council meeting. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. Monthly Financial Report for August 2022. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. An ordinance adopting the fifth 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 (York Street Bridge, Roundabout at 112th Avenue and Dahlia Street, Sidewalk at 100th Avenue and Riverdale Road, Turn Lane at 104th Avenue and York Street, Floodplain Map Revision, Thornton Parkway Privacy Wall, Shade Shelters at Tuck Ditch and Community Park, Playground Rehabilitation at Loomis and Liberty Park, and Riverdale Trail). (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| D. An ordinance repealing Ordinance 3617 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 | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| E. An ordinance repealing Ordinance 3601 and reenacting an ordinance revising and prescribing sewer rates for the operation and maintenance of the sewer and solid waste systems for the City. (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| F. A resolution designating a plan for the purposes of the Municipal Annexation Act regarding land in Adams and Weld Counties. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| G. A resolution acknowledging receipt of the 10851 Holly Street Annexation Petition and establishing November 29, 2022 as the date for consideration of the requested annexation of property generally located south of East 110th Avenue and west of Holly Street to the City (10851 Holly Street Annexation). | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| H. A resolution accepting the City of Thornton Firefighters' Old Hire Pension Plan Annual Report of the plan's financial status. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 11. Public Hearings: | ||||||||||
| A. A public hearing regarding a request by Larkridge Metropolitan District No. 1 to issue debt in the form of a refunding loan, Series 2022. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. A public hearing regarding a Zoning Amendment and associated Conceptual Site Plan for the Lee's Farm Planned Development located southeast of the intersection of Quebec Street and East 136th Avenue to develop a mixed residential neighborhood (Lee's Farm). | ||||||||||
| 1) Consideration of an ordinance for a Zoning Amendment from Single Family Attached and Single Family Detached to Planned Development for the subject property, and one half of the adjacent right-of-way, equaling approximately 81 acres of land, incorporating an Overall Development Plan and Planned Development Standards. | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 2) Consideration of a resolution for an associated Conceptual Site Plan to allow for the development of 502 Single Family Detached, Single Family Attached, and multifamily residential units on approximately 75 acres of land. | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 12. Action Items: | ||||||||||
| A. An ordinance Amending Chapter 38, Articles VI and VII by Adding Sections 38-181 (Motor Vehicle Theft), 38-216 (Interference with Staff, Faculty, or Students of Educational Institutions), and Amending Sections 38-172 (Damaging Property Prohibited) and 38-179 (Trespassing) of the Thornton City Code. (First Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. An ordinance repealing Ordinance 3628 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 | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. An ordinance repealing Ordinance 3629 and enacting a new ordinance revising and prescribing sewer rates and charges and solid waste charges for 2023. (First Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| D. A resolution approving an Agreement for a Development Incentive between the City and Echelon Thornton, LLC. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| E. A resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the International Association of Firefighters Local 2376 concerning a post-retirement medical plan benefit to eligible retirees and irrevocably pledging present cash reserves for payment of the benefit in future fiscal years. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| F. A resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Fraternal Order of Police Thornton Lodge 16 concerning a post-retirement medical plan benefit to eligible retirees and irrevocably pledging present cash reserves for payment of the benefit in fiscal year 2023. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 13. Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
September 27, 2022 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 | Garcia, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Vote Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Approval of the Agenda as Amended | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 6. Presentations: | ||||||||||
| A. A resolution recognizing the Thornton Police Department Explorer Post 2128 for outstanding performance at the 2022 Law Enforcement Explorer Post Advisors Association of Colorado Conference. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. A resolution recognizing Robin Martinez for her contributions to the City in building the Small Business Assistance Program in Thornton. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. A resolution declaring October 9 through October 15, 2022 as National Fire Prevention Week and October 8 and October 9, 2022 as National Fallen Firefighters' Memorial Weekend. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| D. A resolution declaring September 15 through October 15, 2022, as Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Thornton, Colorado. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 10. Consent Calendar: | ||||||||||
| A. Approval of Minutes - September 13, 2022 Regular City Council meeting. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with Adams County to allow the City to share client data with Adams County using the Homeless Management Information System. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. A resolution approving the Colorado Region 8 Opioid Intergovernmental Agreement. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 11. Public Hearings: | ||||||||||
| A. Motion to continue the public hearing concerning the appeal of a decision of the Development Permits and Appeals Board denying a variance request regarding the installation of artificial turf within the front yard of an existing single-family residential property located at 11597 Ash Circle (Woodglen Filing No. 6). | Yes | No | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 12. Action Items: | ||||||||||
| A. A resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with Rangeview Library District to lease a portion of the land and participate in the construction of a library as a part of the Thornton Community Center. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. An ordinance adopting the fifth 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 (York Street Bridge, Roundabout at 112th Avenue and Dalia Street, Sidewalk at 100th Avenue and Riverdale Road, Turn Lane at 104th Avenue and York Street, Floodplain Map Revision, Thornton Parkway Privacy Wall, Shade Shelters at Tuck Ditch and Community Park, Playground Rehabilitation at Loomis and Liberty Park, and Riverdale Trail). (First Reading) | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. An ordinance repealing Ordinance 3617 and reenacting an ordinance revising and prescribing water rates and charges for the operation and maintenance of the water system for the City. (First Reading) | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| D. An ordinance repealing Ordinance 3601 and reenacting an ordinance revising and prescribing sewer rates for the operation and maintenance of the sewer and solid waste systems for the City. (First Reading) | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| E. A resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the International Association of Firefighters Local 2376 concerning a post-retirement medical plan benefit to eligible retirees. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| F. A resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Fraternal Order of Police Thornton Lodge 16 concerning a post-retirement medical plan benefit to eligible retirees. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 13. Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
September 13, 2022 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 | Garcia, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Vote Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Approval of the Agenda | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 6. Presentations: | ||||||||||
| A. A resolution conveying the City Council's gratitude and appreciation to Daniel Jimenez on his retirement from the City. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 10. Consent Calendar: | ||||||||||
| A. Approval of Minutes - August 16, 2022 Special and August 23, 2022 Special and Regular City Council meetings. | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. Monthly Financial Report for July 2022. | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. A resolution approving an Access Easement and Boundary Line Agreement between the City and the Alexander Rusch and Benita Marie Rusch Revocable Trust. | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| D. A resolution approving a sponsorship request from the Early Childhood Partnership of Adams 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 |
August 23, 2022 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 | Garcia, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Vote Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Approval of the Agenda | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 6. Presentations: | ||||||||||
| A. A resolution naming the Thornton Municipal Courthouse the Charles J. Rose Courthouse. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. A resolution commending members of the 2022 Thornton Youth Tennis Team. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 10. Consent Calendar: | ||||||||||
| A. Approval of Minutes - July 19, 2022 Special and July 26, 2022 Regular City Council meetings. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. An ordinance adopting the fourth 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 (2022 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan, 88th Avenue Corridor Study, frontage improvements along East 144th Avenue, and Northern Properties Stewardship Plan). (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. A resolution approving a Common Use Agreement between the City and the E-470 Public Highway Authority for the Thornton Water Project when crossing E-470 at Quebec Street. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| D. A resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and Adams County for the approval and construction of the Thornton Water Project in lieu of a 1041 permit. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| E. A resolution appointing a member to the Thornton Active Adult Board. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 12. Action Items: | ||||||||||
| A. A resolution authorizing assignment of the City's 2022 Private Activity Bond Allocation to Maiker Housing Partners pursuant to the Colorado Private Activity Bond Ceiling Allocation Act. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Abstained | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 13. Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
July 26, 2022 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 | Garcia, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Vote Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Approval of the Agenda as Amended | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 10. Consent Calendar: | ||||||||||
| A. Approval of Minutes - July 12, 2022 Special and Regular City Council meetings. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. A resolution appointing a member to the Development Permits and Appeals Board. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| D. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment regarding grant funding to expand compost collection within the City. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 11. Public Hearings: | ||||||||||
| A. A public hearing regarding the 2022 Annual Action Plan and reallocation of 2021 program year funds for the Community Development Block Grant funding. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. A public hearing regarding the Second Substantial Amendment to the Citizen Participation Plan for Community Development Block Grant funding. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 12. Action Items: | ||||||||||
| A. A resolution approving an Agreement for a Development Incentive between the City and Living Spaces Furniture, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. | No | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | No | Yes | Passed |
| B. An ordinance adopting the fourth 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 (2022 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan, 88th Avenue Corridor Study, frontage improvements along East 144th Avenue, and Northern Properties Stewardship Plan). (First Reading) | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. A motion to submit Councilmember Eric Garcia as the nominee for the open voting seat to represent cities on the Adams County Opioid Regional Council. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes* | Yes | Passed |
| D. A resolution canceling the August 9, 2022 Regular City Council meeting. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 13. Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Passed |
* Voted abstention; however, pursuant to Council's Rules of Order and Procedure, recorded in the affirmative.
July 12, 2022 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 | Garcia, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Vote Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Approval of the Agenda | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| 10. Consent Calendar: | ||||||||||
| A. Approval of Minutes - June 14, 2022 Regular and June 22, 2022 Special City Council meetings. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| B. Monthly Financial Report for May 2022. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| C. A resolution approving the First Amendment to a Revocable Permit between the City and AMC Redwood Estates, LLC to occupy a portion of the City's right-of-way. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| D. A resolution appointing a member to the Building Code Advisory Board. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| E. A resolution appointing a member to the Thornton Active Adult Board. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| 12. Action Items: | ||||||||||
| A. A resolution amending Attachment 1 to Resolution C.D. No. 2020-169 for Parks, Recreation and Community Programs fees and charges for the City, effective January 1, 2023. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
| 13. Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Passed |
June 14, 2022 Council and Special TDA Meetings
| 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 | Garcia, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Vote Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Approval of the Agenda | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 10. Consent Calendar: | ||||||||||
| A. Approval of Minutes - May 17, 2022 Special and May 24, 2022 Regular City Council meetings. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. Report of independent auditors for year ended December 31, 2021. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. Monthly Financial Report for April 2022. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| D. A resolution approving temporary construction easements and permanent easements to Black Diamond Rockies Midstream, LLC on Thornton's Farms 35, 47, 75, 84, and 116. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| E. A resolution appointing a member to the Local Licensing Authority. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 13. Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| TDA - Approval of Agenda | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| TDA - Approval of Minutes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| TDA - 5A. A resolution approving an Infrastructure Reimbursement Agreement between the Thornton Development Authority and Confluent Development, LLC for regional improvements within the North Washington Corridor Urban Renewal Area and Plan. | No | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Passed |
| TDA - Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
May 24, 2022 Council and Special TDA Meetings
| 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 | Garcia, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Vote Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Approval of the Agenda | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 6. Presentations: | ||||||||||
| A. A resolution commending Frank Newton for his service on the Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council Board of Directors. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 10. Consent Calendar: | ||||||||||
| A. Approval of Minutes - May 10, 2022 Special and Regular City Council meetings. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. An ordinance denying a rezoning from Community Retail to Planned Development, an Overall Development Plan/Conceptual Site Plan, and Planned Development Standards for approximately three acres of land generally located west of Interstate 25 and south of West 84th Avenue to develop industrial buildings and a digital message monument sign (electronic billboard) (Falk Industrial Tract, Amendment No. 1, Lot 4A). (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. An ordinance initiating a pilot program regarding the keeping of miniature goats in the backyard of Single-Family Detached dwellings. (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| D. An ordinance adopting the third 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 (Thornton COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program and Farmers Highline water shares). (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| E. A resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City; the City of Aurora; and the United States of America, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management regarding water rights for the augmentation of Trout Creek Pond. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 12. Action Items: | ||||||||||
| A. A resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with Rangeview Library District for development of a nature-based center library on a 15-acre parcel within the Aylor Open Lands. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 13. Adjournment | ||||||||||
| TDA - Approval of Agenda | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| TDA - Approval of Minutes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| TDA - 5A. A resolution adopting the Thornton Development Authority Relocation Assistance for Displaced Businesses Policy. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| TDA - 5B. A resolution adopting the second amendment to the 2022 Budget for the Thornton Development Authority beginning January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022, and appropriating the funds for expenditure in 2022 (Thornton Shopping Center). | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| TDA - Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
May 10, 2022 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 | Garcia, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Vote Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Approval of the Agenda | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 6. Presentations: | ||||||||||
| A. A resolution conveying the City Council's gratitude and appreciation to Michael McTaggart on his retirement from the City. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. A resolution commending the 2022 Thornton Assistance Funds Committee for their services. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 10. Consent Calendar: | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| A. Approval of Minutes - April 19, 2022 Special and April 26, 2022 Regular City Council meetings. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. Monthly Financial Report for March 2022. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. An ordinance amending the City Council Policy Regarding the Rules of Order and Procedure for City Council Meetings to add new language regarding to add new language regarding the use of telephone or other electronic means of participation by the Mayor and Councilmembers in regular and special meetings. (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| D. A resolution rescinding the City of Thornton's Declaration of Emergency relating to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic as provided in C.D. No. 2021-105. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| E. A resolution establishing the composition of the Firefighters' Old Hire Pension Plan Board of Trustees. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| F. A resolution approving amendments to the Bylaws of the Firefighters' Old Hire Pension Plan Board of Trustees. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| G. A resolution appointing a member to the Firefighters' Old Hire Pension Board. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| H. A resolution approving sponsorship requests from the Adams County Regional Economic Partnership, Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children of Adams and Broomfield Counties, Community Reach Center, Northglenn / Thornton Rotary, and Ralston House. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| I. A resolution appointing a member to the Thornton Active Adult Board. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| J. A resolution appointing a member to the Parks and Open Space Advisory Commission. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 11. Public Hearings: | ||||||||||
| A. A continuance of the Public Hearing concerning an ordinance adopting by reference the 2020 Model Traffic Code; repealing and reenacting Sections 38-521 and 38-523 of the Thornton City Code, which relate to the adoption of and amendments to the Model Traffic Code; and setting the Public Hearing date for April 26, 2022. (Second Reading) [Public Hearing] | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. An ordinance denying a rezoning from Community Retail to Planned Development, an Overall Development Plan/Conceptual Site Plan, and Planned Development Standards for approximately three acres of land generally located west of Interstate 25 and south of West 84th Avenue to develop industrial buildings and a digital message monument sign (electronic billboard) (Falk Industrial Tract, Amendment No. 1, Lot 4A). [Public Hearing] | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 12. Action Items: | ||||||||||
| A. A resolution authorizing the distribution of the 2022 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 | Not present | Yes | Abstained | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. An ordinance initiating a pilot program regarding the keeping of miniature goats in the backyard of Single-Family Detached dwellings. (First Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. An ordinance adopting the third 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 (Thornton COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program and Farmers Highline water shares). (First Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 13. Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
April 26, 2022 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 | Garcia, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Vote Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Approval of the Agenda as Amended | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 6. Presentations: | ||||||||||
| A. A resolution commending Frank Newton for his service on the Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council Board of Directors. | Removed | Removed | Removed | Removed | Removed | Removed | Removed | Removed | Removed | Removed |
| 10. Consent Calendar: | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| A. Approval of Minutes - April 5, 2022 Special and April 12, 2022 Special and Regular City Council meetings. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. An ordinance approving a zoning amendment from Eastlake Transit Oriented Development to a Planned Development district, incorporating an Overall Development Plan and Planned Development Standards, for approximately 26 acres of land generally located south of East 126th Avenue between Lafayette Street and Claude Court to develop a mixed-use neighborhood (Huffy Business Park Lot 2 - Eastlake Station South). (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. A resolution adopting the Transportation and Mobility Master Plan as a supplement to the 2020 Comprehensive Plan to supersede the 2009 Transportation Plan with 2016 amendments. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 11. Public Hearings: | ||||||||||
| A. A continuance of the Public Hearing concerning an ordinance adopting by reference the 2020 Model Traffic Code; repealing and reenacting Sections 38-521 and 38-523 of the Thornton City Code, which relate to the adoption of and amendments to the Model Traffic Code; and setting the Public Hearing date for April 26, 2022. (Second Reading) [Public Hearing] | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. A continuance of the Public Hearing concerning a rezoning from Community Retail to Planned Development, an Overall Development Plan/Conceptual Site Plan, and Planned Development Standards for approximately three acres of land generally located west of Interstate 25 and south of West 84th Avenue to develop industrial buildings and a digital message monument sign (electronic billboard) (Falk Industrial Tract, Amendment No. 1, Lot 4A). [Public Hearing] | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. A public hearing concerning a Conceptual Site Plan for a 14-lot commercial development on approximately 25 acres of land generally located northeast of East 136th Avenue and Quebec Street (Lot 1, Quebec Highlands Filing No. 1 Third Amendment Subdivision). [Public Hearing] | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 12. Action Items: | ||||||||||
| A. An ordinance amending the City Council Policy Regarding the Rules of Order and Procedure for City Council Meetings to add new language regarding the use of telephone or other electronic means of participation by the Mayor and Councilmembers in regular and special meetings. (First Reading) | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 13. Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
April 12, 2022 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 | Garcia, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Vote Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Approval of the Agenda | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 6. Presentations: | ||||||||||
| A. A resolution declaring the month of April 2022 as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month in the City of Thornton. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. A resolution presenting the Community Heroism Award for Excellence in Citizenship recognizing Levi Roberts for his assistance in providing evacuation efforts and activating 911. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 10. Consent Calendar: | ||||||||||
| A. Approval of Minutes - March 8, 2022 Special, March 22, 2022 Regular, and March 29, 2022 Special City Council meetings. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. Monthly Financial Report for February 2022. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. A resolution approving the amended Adoption Agreements with Nationwide Financial Services, Inc. for the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and the Police, Fire, and Presiding Municipal Judge Money Purchase Plans. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| D. A resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and Adams County regarding location, inspection, and mitigation of the Storm Ditch Company infrastructure located within the Adams County rights-of-way, as well as the transfer of said infrastructure from the Storm Ditch Company to Adams County. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| E. A resolution approving an Amended and Restated Public Road At-Grade Crossing Agreement between the City and the Regional Transportation District. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| F. A resolution approving amendment of temporary construction and permanent easements to Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Pipeline Company for an oil and hydrocarbons distribution pipeline in Weld County on Thornton's Farms 116, 108, 105, 95, 84, 43, and 2. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| G. A resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding among Adams County and the cities of Aurora, Brighton, Commerce City, Federal Heights, Northglenn, Thornton, Westminster; the Town of Bennett; and the City and County of Broomfield regarding homelessness services. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| H. A resolution reappointing Scott Twombly to the Metro Water Recovery Board of Directors. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| I. A resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and the Colorado Department of Transportation to provide Federal funding for the 104th Avenue at Washington Plaza Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program Project. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| J. A resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and the Colorado Department of Transportation to provide Federal funding for the 120th Avenue and Northaven Circle Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program Project. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| K. A resolution amending Council Policy 1.1 of Resolution C.D. No. 2022-008 regarding appointment of City Council representatives to various boards and commissions. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| L. A resolution approving the Youth Event Funding application for $600 for the "Brawling Bananas" middle school robotics team to offset the cost to attend the VEX Robotics World Championship to be held in Dallas, TX in May 2022. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| M. A resolution approving the Youth Event Funding application for $600 for the "Sky's The Limit" middle school robotics team to offset the cost to attend the VEX Robotics World Championship to be held in Dallas, TX in May 2022. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| N. A resolution approving sponsorship requests from the Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children of Adams and Broomfield Counties and the Denver Regional Council of Governments Annual Awards Celebration. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| O. A resolution approving the First Amendment to the Employment Agreement between the City Manager and the City of Thornton. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 11. Public Hearings: | ||||||||||
| A. A public hearing concerning a rezoning with an associated Overall Development Plan and Planned Development Standards and concerning a Conceptual Site Plan for property generally located south of East 126th Avenue between Lafayette Street and Claude Court (Huffy Business Park Lot 2 - Eastlake Station South): | ||||||||||
| 1) Consideration of a zoning amendment from Eastlake Transit Oriented Development to a Planned Development district, incorporating an Overall Development Plan and Planned Development Standards, for approximately 26 acres of land generally located south of East 126th Avenue between Lafayette Street and Claude Court to develop a mixed-use neighborhood (Huffy Business Park Lot 2 - Eastlake Station South). | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 2) Consideration of a Conceptual Site Plan to allow for the development of 531 residential units and 14,470 square feet of commercial uses on approximately 24.5 acres of land generally located south of East 126th Avenue between Lafayette Street and Claude Court (Huffy Business Park Lot 2 - Eastlake Station South). | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 12. Action Items: | ||||||||||
| A. An ordinance adopting by reference the 2020 Model Traffic Code; repealing and reenacting Sections 38-521 and 38-523 of the Thornton City Code, which relate to the adoption of and amendments to the Model Traffic Code; and setting the Public Hearing date for April 26, 2022. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 13. Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
March 22, 2022 Council, TASHCO, TDA, and MLA Meetings
| 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 | Garcia, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Vote Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Approval of the Agenda | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 10. Consent Calendar: | ||||||||||
| A. Approval of Minutes - February 8, 2022 Regular, February 15, 2022 Special, and February 22, 2022 Regular City Council meetings. | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. Monthly Financial Report for January 2022. | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. A resolution approving the City's 2022 Federal Legislative Priorities. | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| D. A resolution approving temporary construction easements and electric transmission line easements to Public Service Company of Colorado on Thornton's Farms 107-5, 66, 28-4, 80, 67, 22, 111, 115, 9, and 58. | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| E. A resolution approving a First Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding regarding Water Quality Monitoring in the Upper Cache la Poudre Basin among the cities of Thornton, Fort Collins, and Greeley and the Soldier Canyon Water Treatment Authority. | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 11. Public Hearings: | ||||||||||
| A. A continued public hearing concerning a rezoning from Community Retail to Planned Development, including an Overall Development Plan/Conceptual Site Plan and Planned Development Standards for approximately three acres of land generally located west of Interstate 25 and south of West 84th Avenue to develop industrial buildings as well as a digital message monument sign (electronic billboard) (Falk Industrial Tract, Amendment No. 1, Lot 4A). | ||||||||||
| Motion to continue the public hearing to April 26, 2022. | Not present | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | No | No | Passed |
| 12. Action Items: | ||||||||||
| A. An ordinance approving an Amendment to an Overall Development Plan/Conceptual Site Plan for the Bramming Farm commercial development generally located on the southwest corner of East 128th Avenue and Hudson Street (Bramming Farm Subdivision Filing No. 3). (Second Reading) | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Abstained | Not present | Yes | Abstained | Passed |
| B. An ordinance amending the City Council Policy regarding the Rules of Order and Procedure for City Council meetings to add new language regarding the use of telephone or other electronic means of participation by the Mayor and Councilmembers in regular and special meetings. (First Reading) | Removed | Removed | Removed | Removed | Removed | Removed | Removed | Removed | Removed | Removed |
| 13. Adjournment | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| TASHCO - Approval of Agenda | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| TASHCO - Approval of Minutes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| TASHCO - Adjournment | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| TDA - Approval of Agenda | Not present | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| TDA - Approval of Minutes | Not present | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| TDA - Adjournment | Not present | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| MLA - Approval of Agenda | Not present | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| MLA - Approval of Minutes | Not present | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| MLA - Motion awarding the Quadrant 4 license to the applicant that was selected during the lottery drawing. | Not present | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| MLA - Adjournment | Not present | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Passed |
March 8, 2022 Special 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 | Garcia, Councilmember, Ward 1 | Vote Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3. Action Items: | ||||||||||
| B. A resolution appointing a representative to the City Council Ward 1 vacancy to serve the remainder of the term of office that was vacated. | ||||||||||
| Motion to have a public discussion about all of the candidates. | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Failed | |
| Motion appointing JJ Dove to the Ward 1 vacancy. | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Failed | |
| Motion to approve a resolution appointing Eric Garcia to the City Council Ward 1 vacancy to serve the remainder of the term of office that was vacated. | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Passed | |
| 4. Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
February 22, 2022 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 | Vacant,Ward 1 | Vote Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Approval of Agenda as Amended | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Passed | |
| 6. Presentations: | ||||||||||
| A. A resolution recognizing Karen Stuart for her contributions and dedicated service to the north metro community and the City upon her retirement from Smart Commute Metro North Transportation Management Organization. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Passed | |
| 10. Consent Calendar: | ||||||||||
| A. Approval of Minutes - February 1, 2022 Special and February 8, 2022 Regular City Council meetings. | Yes | Not present | Not present | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Passed | |
| B. A resolution reappointing and appointing members to the Building Code Advisory Board; Businesses of Thornton Advisory Commission; Development Permits and Appeals Board; Election Commission; Judicial Appointment and Retention Advisory Commission; Local Licensing Authority; Parks and Open Space Advisory Commission; and Thornton Active Adult Board. | Yes | Not present | Not present | Yes | Yes | Not present | 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 | Not present | Not present | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Passed | |
| 11. Public Hearings: | ||||||||||
| A. A public hearing regarding a resolution approving the Service Plan for the 164th Avenue and York Street Metropolitan District and Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and the 164th Avenue and York Street Metropolitan District regarding the Service Plan for the District. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Passed | |
| B. A public hearing regarding an ordinance approving an Amendment to an Overall Development Plan/Conceptual Site Plan for the Bramming Farm commercial development generally located on the southwest corner of East 128th Avenue and Hudson Street (Bramming Farm Subdivision Filing No. 3). | No | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Passed | |
| C. A continued public hearing regarding a resolution upholding the decision of the Development Permits and Appeals Board denying a variance request regarding the installation of artificial turf within the front yard of an existing single-family residential property located at 11597 Ash Circle (Woodglen Filing No. 6). | Yes | No | Not present | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Passed | |
| 12. Action Items: | ||||||||||
| A. A resolution appointing Tiffany Sorice as Presiding Municipal Judge for the City of Thornton, effective March 7, 2022, and approving the associated Employment Agreement. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Passed | |
| B. Motion to move the date for the Ward 1 candidate interviews to Sunday, March 6 at 1:00 p.m. | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | No | Passed | |
| 13. Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Not present | Yes | Yes | Passed |
February 15, 2022 Special 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 | Vacant,Ward 1 | Vote Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4A. Motion to adopt the timeline from the Ward 4 vacancy that was filled in 2019 and 2020 to this process for the vacancy to fill Ward 1. | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Failed | |
| 4A. Motion to adopt the process for filling the Ward 1 vacancy as presented by the City Clerk. | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Passed | |
| 4B. Motion to go into executive session. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed | |
| 4C. Motion to go into executive session. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed | |
| 4D. Motion to go into executive session. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed | |
| 5. Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
February 8, 2022 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motion to table Agenda Item 12A. | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Failed |
| Motion amend the agenda to gather only evidence on Agenda Item 12A and then have a period of time that the record can be confirmed by the public and then revisit. | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Failed |
| 5. Approval of Agenda | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Passed |
| 10. Consent Calendar: | ||||||||||
| A. Approval of Minutes - January 18, 2022 Special and January 25, 2022 Regular City Council meetings. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. An ordinance adopting the second 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 (Water capital projects, COVID-19 testing and vaccination program, COVID-19 Rapid Response program, Family Crimes Unit, traffic signals). (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. A resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and the Adams County Fire Protection District for the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| D. 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 |
| E. A resolution appointing a member to the Thornton Active Adult Board. | 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: | ||||||||||
| Motion to continue public hearing 11A to March 22, 2022. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| Motion to continue public hearing 11B February 22, 2022. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 12. Action Items: | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| A. Council's consideration of evidence and a potential vote regarding the alleged Ward 1 vacancy due to residency of the Ward 1 Council seat held by Councilmember Jacque Phillips, pursuant to section 4.5 of the Thornton City Charter. | ||||||||||
| Motion to take no action this evening and postpone the vote until the next meeting. | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Failed |
| Motion to not vote on the motion affirming Charter Section 4.5(c). | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Failed |
| Motion to affirm Charter Section 4.5(c). | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | Passed |
| Motion that based upon Council's consideration of competent evidence placed on the record of the Council minutes, Council determines that a vacancy exists in the ward 1 seat of Councilmember Jacque Phillips due to the lack of residency. | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | FALSE |
| 12. Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
January 25, 2022 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 | Not present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 10. Consent Calendar: | ||||||||||
| A. Approval of Minutes - January 7, 2022 Special and January 11, 2022 Regular City Council meetings. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. An ordinance amending Subsection 54-303 of the City Code related to compensation for working holidays. (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. A resolution appointing a member to the Businesses of Thornton Advisory Commission. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| D. A resolution designating the at-large members to the Thornton Assistance Funds Committee for 2022. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 11. Public Hearings: | ||||||||||
| A. A continuance, to February 22, 2022, of the 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. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 12. Action Items: | ||||||||||
| A. 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. (Second Reading) | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Passed |
| B. An ordinance adopting the second 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 (Water capital projects, COVID-19 testing and vaccination program, COVID-19 Rapid Response program, Family Crimes Unit, traffic signals). (First Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 13. Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
January 11, 2022 Council and Special TDA Meetings
| 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 as amended | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 10. Consent Calendar: | ||||||||||
| A. Approval of Minutes - December 7, 2021 Special and December 14, 2021 Regular City Council meetings. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| B. Monthly Financial Report for November 2021. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| C. 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. (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| D. 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. (Second Reading) | 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. (Second 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). (Second Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| G. 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 2022. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| H. A resolution amending Council Policy 1.1 of Resolution C.D. No. 2021-192 regarding appointment of City Council representatives to various boards and commissions. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| I. A resolution repealing and replacing C.D. No. 2017-112 regarding the City's regional and subregional transportation priorities. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| J. An ordinance amending Subsection 54-303 of the City Code related to compensation for working holidays. (First Reading) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| K. A resolution approving the City's 2022 State Legislative Priorities. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 11. Public Hearings: | ||||||||||
| A. A public hearing regarding 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. (Second Reading) [Public Hearing] | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Passed |
| 12. Action Items: | ||||||||||
| A. 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) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 13. 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 - October 26, 2021 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 5A. A resolution authorizing negotiations and, if necessary, eminent domain proceedings to acquire all or a portion of certain real property located within the South Thornton Urban Renewal Area to effectuate the purposes and provisions of the South Thornton Urban Renewal Plan. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| 5B. A resolution adopting the first amendment to the 2022 Budget for the Thornton Development Authority beginning January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022, and appropriating the funds for expenditure in 2022 (Thornton Shopping Center, Gateway District, Bull Canal Relocation). | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |
| TDA - Adjournment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed |