Council Record of Votes

5. Approval of the Agenda

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

7. Presentations:

A. A resolution declaring September 11 - 13, 2026 as Rosh Hashanah in the City of Thornton, Colorado.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

B. A resolution declaring September 20 - 21, 2026 as Yom Kippur in the City of Thornton, Colorado.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

13. Consent Calendar:

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

The following items were approved on the Consent Calendar:

A. A motion to approve the Minutes for the August 22, 2026 Special and August 25, 2026 Regular City Council meetings.

B. An ordinance approving the Annexation of approximately 26 acres of land situated in the southeast quarter of Section 22, Township 1 South, Range 68 West of the sixth Principal Meridian, County of Adams, State of Colorado, generally located on the southwest corner of East 140th Avenue and Washington Street and assigning the annexed property to Ward 4 (Creekside Gardens Annexation). (Second Reading)

C. An ordinance approving a Zoning Amendment, with an associated Overall Development Plan and Planned Development Standards, for approximately 29 acres of land generally located on the southwest corner of East 140th Avenue and Washington Street (Creekside Gardens Annexation). (Second Reading)

D. A resolution approving an Agreement Regarding Quebec Street Intersection Expansion Funding, Design, and Construction related to the Parterre development between the City of Thornton, the E-470 Public Highway Authority, the Parterre Metropolitan District No. 1, and HT Parterre Land, LP.

14. Action Items:

A. An ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on the submission, acceptance, processing, or approval of any applications to the City of Thornton for any permit, license, plan approval, or other type of approval related to new or expanding of data centers. (First Reading)

Motion to amend the moratorium from 12 months to six months.

Result: Failed

Yes: Acunto, Byrd, Morris

No: Alge, Ayala, Kulmann, Martinez, Russell, Salazar

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

Motion to amend section five of the ordinance with two changes. First, remove phrase "if directed to do so by City Council" and add the following elements to section five: "within 90 days of the effective date of this ordinance staff shall present to City Council an initial regulatory gap analysis and "within 180 days within the effective date of this ordinance staff shall present permanent regulations for consideration by Council."

Result: Failed

Yes: Acunto, Byrd, Kulmann, Morris

No: Alge, Ayala, Martinez, Russell, Salazar

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

Motion to amend the ordinance by removing the word "submission" from the title and from section two and by adding language to section two clarifying that the moratorium does not prohibit pre-application meetings, conceptual discussions, technical consultations, or other non-binding review of city staff.

Result: Failed

Yes: Acunto, Byrd, Kulmann, Morris

No: Alge, Ayala, Martinez, Russell, Salazar

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

A. An ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on the submission, acceptance, processing, or approval of any applications to the City of Thornton for any permit, license, plan approval, or other type of approval related to new or expanding of data centers. (First Reading)

Result: Passed

Yes: Alge, Ayala, Martinez, Russell, Salazar

No: Acunto, Byrd, Kulmann, Morris

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

B. An ordinance adopting the fifth amendment to the 2026 Budget amending section one of Ordinance 3751, making appropriations for the City of Thornton, Colorado for the fiscal year 2026 for all funds except that appropriations for certain individual projects shall not lapse at year end but continue until the project is completed or canceled. (First Reading)

Motion to remove the police training facility's storage shed from this budget amendment and consideration after follow-up from staff about the details of this shed.

Result: Failed

Yes: Alge, Kulmann, Martinez, Russell

No: Acunto, Ayala, Byrd, Morris, Salazar

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

B. An ordinance adopting the fifth amendment to the 2026 Budget amending section one of Ordinance 3751, making appropriations for the City of Thornton, Colorado for the fiscal year 2026 for all funds except that appropriations for certain individual projects shall not lapse at year end but continue until the project is completed or canceled. (First Reading)

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Morris, Russell

No: Martinez, Salazar

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

5. Approval of the Agenda

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Alge

7. Presentations:

A. A resolution declaring August 26, 2026 as Women’s Equality Day in the City of Thornton, Colorado.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Alge

B. A resolution declaring the week of September 6 – 12, 2026, as National Suicide Prevention Week and the month of September as National Suicide Prevention Month in the City of Thornton, Colorado.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Alge

10. Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings:

A. A public hearing concerning Findings of Fact, Annexation, Zoning Amendment, and Conceptual Site Plan of land generally located on the southwest corner of east 140th Avenue and Washington Street (Creekside Gardens Annexation) [Public Hearing]

1. A resolution adopting certain Findings of Fact for the annexation of certain unincorporated territory of approximately 26 acres of land situated in the southeast quarter of Section 22, Township 1 South, Range 68 West of the sixth Principal Meridian, County of Adams, State of Colorado, generally located on the southwest corner of East 140th Avenue and Washington Street and assigning the annexed property to Ward 4 (Creekside Gardens Annexation).

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Alge

2. An ordinance concerning the Annexation of approximately 26 acres of land situated in the southeast quarter of Section 22, Township 1 South, Range 68 West of the sixth Principal Meridian, County of Adams, State of Colorado, generally located on the southwest corner of East 140th Avenue and Washington Street and assigning the annexed property to Ward 4 (Creekside Gardens Annexation). (First Reading)

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Alge

3. An ordinance concerning a Zoning Amendment, with an associated Overall Development Plan and Planned Development Standards, for approximately 29 acres of land generally located on the southwest corner of East 140th Avenue and Washington Street (Creekside Gardens Annexation). (First Reading)

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Alge

4. A resolution concerning a Conceptual Site Plan for a mixed-use development on approximately 26 acres of land generally located on the southwest corner of East 140th Avenue and Washington Street (Creekside Gardens Annexation).

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Alge

13. Consent Calendar:

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Alge

The following items were approved on the Consent Calendar:

A. A motion to approve the Minutes for the August 11, 2026 Special and Regular City Council meetings.

B. An ordinance amending Sections 1-8, 38-175, 38-176, and 38-177 of the Thornton City Code to align with State Law pursuant to a ruling by the Colorado Supreme Court. (Second Reading)

C. An ordinance adopting the fourth amendment to the 2026 Budget amending section one of Ordinance 3751, making appropriations for the City of Thornton, Colorado for the fiscal year 2026 for all funds except that appropriations for certain individual projects shall not lapse at year-end but continue until the project is completed or canceled. (Second Reading)

D. An ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of Water Enterprise Revenue Bonds, Series 2026, payable solely out of the net revenues to be derived from the operation of the City’s Water Enterprise; and providing other details concerning the bonds, including, without limitation, covenants and agreements in connection therewith. (Second Reading)

E. A resolution of the City Council of the City of Thornton, Colorado, determining that the Water Enterprise Revenue Bonds, Series 2026, shall be sold by competitive sale.

F. A resolution approving three event sponsorship requests from Romito Foundation, Almost Home Inc., and Rocky Mountain Partnership.

G. A resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

H. A resolution appointing a member to the Thornton Active Adult Board.

14. Action Items:

A. An ordinance amending Chapter 6: Animals of the City Code. (Second Reading)

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Alge

B. An ordinance submitting to the registered electors of the City of Thornton, Colorado, proposed amendments to Section 4.5 of the Thornton City Charter regarding vacancies to require that any member of the Thornton City Council, including the Mayor, shall be deemed to have resigned and vacated the member’s office upon formally declaring candidacy for any elected office other than Thornton City Councilmember or Mayor. (Second Reading)

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Morris

No: Martinez, Russell, Salazar

Abstained: —

Not Present: Alge

C. A resolution calling a Special Municipal Election on November 3, 2026 for the purpose of submitting to the Thornton electors a proposed Charter amendment question.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Morris

No: Martinez, Russell, Salazar

Abstained: —

Not Present: Alge

D. A resolution supporting the ballot question that City Council has referred to the voters at the November 3, 2026, Special Municipal Election to provide for an automatic vacancy and resignation upon a Councilmember, including the Mayor, formally declaring candidacy for another elected office not on City Council.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Morris

No: Martinez, Russell, Salazar

Abstained: —

Not Present: Alge

E. A resolution appointing Jessica Whitney as Interim City Attorney for the City of Thornton and approving the associated Employment Agreement.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Alge

5. Approval of the Agenda

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Kulmann

7. Presentations:

Result: No Vote

Yes: 

No: 

Abstained: 

Not Present:

A. A resolution commending Stacey Flint for her service on the Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council, Inc. Board of Directors.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

13. Consent Calendar:

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

The following items were approved on the Consent Calendar:

A. A motion to approve the Minutes for the July 21, 2026 Special and July 28, 2026 Regular City Council meetings.

B. An ordinance amending Sections 1-8, 38-175, 38-176, and 38-177 of the Thornton City Code to align with State Law pursuant to a ruling by the Colorado Supreme Court. (First Reading)

Result: Passed

C. An ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of Water Enterprise Revenue Bonds, Series 2026, payable solely out of the net revenues to be derived from the operation of the City’s Water Enterprise; and providing other details concerning the bonds, including, without limitation, covenants and agreements in connection therewith. (First Reading)

D. A resolution accepting the City of Thornton Firefighters’ Old Hire Pension Plan Annual Report of the plan’s financial status.

E. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between Thornton and the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District d/b/a Mile High Flood District regarding Restoration of Drainage and Flood Control Improvements for Grange Hall Creek Tributary Northeast Downstream of 112th Avenue.

F. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Thornton and the Town of Severance for an emergency raw water connection between Thornton’s pipeline and Severance’s water system.

14. Action Items:

A. A resolution repealing and reenacting Council Policy 4.2 on Council Policy Direction.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

B. An ordinance amending Chapter 6: Animals of the City Code. (First Reading)

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

C. An ordinance adopting the fourth amendment to the 2026 Budget amending section one of Ordinance 3751, making appropriations for the City of Thornton, Colorado for the fiscal year 2026 for all funds except that appropriations for certain individual projects shall not lapse at year-end but continue until the project is completed or canceled. (First Reading)

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

D. An ordinance adopting the fourth amendment to the 2026 Budget amending section one of Ordinance 3751, making appropriations for the City of Thornton, Colorado for the fiscal year 2026 for all funds except that appropriations for certain individual projects shall not lapse at year-end but continue until the project is completed or canceled. (First Reading)

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

E. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Adams County Clerk and Recorder and the City providing for the November 3, 2026 Thornton Special Municipal Election to be held as part of the coordinated mail ballot election to be conducted by the Adams County Clerk and Recorder.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

TDA - Approval of Agenda

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

TDA - Approval of Minutes

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

TDA - 5A. A resolution authorizing conveyance of property from the Thornton Development Authority to the City of Thornton for the construction of the Thornton Parkway Multimodal Path from I-25 to Grant Street.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

5. Approval of the Agenda

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Kulmann

7. Presentations:

A. A resolution commending Peter Duong for his service on the Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council, Inc. Board of Directors.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Kulmann

B. A resolution conveying the City Council's gratitude and appreciation to Charlton Kent Moorman on his retirement from the City.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Kulmann

C. A resolution declaring August 2026 as National Immunization Awareness Month in the City of Thornton, Colorado.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Kulmann

Motion to table the discussion (below)

Result: Failed

Yes: Acunto, Byrd, Morris

No: Alge, Ayala, Martinez, Russell, Salazar

Abstained: —

Not Present: Kulmann

Directing staff to present some preliminary findings about the current state of language access in Thornton to the Council in a future Planning Session. The preliminary findings should cover 1) the number of portion of limited English proficient residents living in our City; 2) the frequency with which these residents come into contact with our different departments; 3) the nature and importance of our services ensuring we prioritize life, safety, emergency response, and critical resources first; 4) the cost and resources available so we can deploy cost effective solutions like shared translation solutions and modern technology without wasting taxpayer dollars; and following this Planning Session presentation, the Council, will be able to come to consensus on the best course of action for creating a language access policy.

Result: Passed

Yes: Alge, Ayala, Martinez, Russell, Salazar

No: Acunto, Byrd, Morris

Abstained: —

Not Present: Kulmann

11. Legislative Public Hearings:

A. A public hearing concerning a resolution approving and authorizing submission of the 2026 Annual Action Plan and the associated projects for Community Development Block Grant funding. [Public Hearing]

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Kulmann

B.  A public hearing concerning the revoking and reassigning the City’s 2024 and 2025 Private Activity Bonds and authorizing the assignment of the City’s 2026 Private Activity Bonds. [Public Hearing]

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Kulmann

1. A resolution revoking and reassigning the City’s 2024 Private Activity Bond allocation to Maiker Housing Partners for the benefit of Related Affordable LLC and the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority pursuant to the Colorado Private Activity Bond Ceiling Allocation Act.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Kulmann

2. A resolution revoking and reassigning the City’s 2025 Private Activity Bond allocation to Maiker Housing Partners and to Maiker Housing Partners for the benefit of Reuter Walton pursuant to the Colorado Private Activity Bond Ceiling Allocation Act.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Kulmann

3. A resolution authorizing the assignment of the City’s 2026 Private Activity Bond allocation to Maiker Housing Partners for the benefit of Related Affordable LLC and Maiker Housing Partners for the benefit of Reuter Walton pursuant to the Colorado Private Activity Bond Ceiling Allocation Act.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Kulmann

13. Consent Calendar:

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Kulmann

The following items were approved on the Consent Calendar:

A. A motion to approve the Minutes for the July 7, 2026 Special and July 14, 2026 Regular City Council meetings.

B. Monthly Financial Report for May 2026.

C. Report of the independent auditors for year ended December 31, 2025.

D. An ordinance concerning the Annexation of approximately 87 acres of land situated in the east half of the west half of Section 5, Township 2 South, Range 67 West of the sixth Principal Meridian, County of Adams, State of Colorado, generally located south of East 120^th Avenue and east of Holly Street and assigning the annexed property to Ward 3 (Sunrise Annexation). (Second Reading)

E. An ordinance approving a Zoning Amendment, with an associated Overall Development Plan and Planned Development Standards, for approximately 88 acres of land generally located south of East 120^th Avenue and east of Holly Street (Sunrise Annexation). (Second Reading)

F. An ordinance approving the Annexation of eight City-owned parcels of right-of-way along Washington Street at East 152^nd Avenue and East 160^th Avenue totaling approximately four acres of land (152^nd and Washington ROW Annexation). (Second Reading)

G. An ordinance approving a Zoning Amendment for eight City-owned parcels of Right-of-Way along Washington Street at East 152^nd Avenue and East 160^th Avenue to zone the properties Development Reserve (152^nd and Washington ROW Annexation). (Second Reading)

H. An ordinance adopting the third amendment to the 2026 Budget amending section one of Ordinance 3751, making appropriations for the City of Thornton, Colorado for the fiscal year 2026 for all funds except that appropriations for certain individual projects shall not lapse at year end but continue until the project is completed or canceled. (Second Reading)

I. An ordinance amending Ordinance 3681 regarding the City Council Policy for Reimbursement of Expenses for Travel, Training, Subsistence, and other Business Expenses. (Second Reading)

J. A resolution approving Temporary Construction Easements and Perpetual Easements to Prairie SWD Co., LLC on Thornton Farms 11, 23, 53-6, and 118-25.

5. Approval of the Agenda

Result: Passed

Yes: Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Acunto, Alge, Martinez

7. Presentations:

A. A resolution conveying the City Council's gratitude and appreciation to John Orr on his retirement from the City.

Result: Passed

Yes: Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Acunto, Alge

B. A resolution recognizing July 2026 as Disability Pride Month in the City of Thornton, Colorado.

Result: Passed

Yes: Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Acunto, Alge

C. A resolution recognizing July 2026 as Parks and Recreation Month and July 17, 2026, as Parks and Recreation Professionals Day in the City of Thornton, Colorado.

Result: Passed

Yes: Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Acunto, Alge

10. Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings:

A. A public hearing concerning the Findings of Fact, Annexation, Zoning Amendment, and Conceptual Site Plan of land situated in the east half of the west half of Section 5, Township 2 South, Range 67 West of the sixth Principal Meridian, County of Adams, State of Colorado, generally located south of East 120th Avenue and east of Holly Street and assigning the annexed property to Ward 3 and the Service Plan for and Intergovernmental Agreement with the Thornton Sunrise Metropolitan District (Sunrise Annexation). [Public Hearing]

1. A resolution adopting certain Findings of Fact for the annexation of certain unincorporated territory of approximately 87 acres of land situated in the east half of the west half of Section 5, Township 2 South, Range 67 West of the sixth Principal Meridian, County of Adams, State of Colorado, generally located south of East 120th Avenue and east of Holly Street and assigning the annexed property to Ward 3 (Sunrise Annexation).

Result: Passed

Yes: Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Acunto, Alge, Martinez

2. An ordinance concerning the Annexation of approximately 87 acres of land situated in the east half of the west half of Section 5, Township 2 South, Range 67 West of the sixth Principal Meridian, County of Adams, State of Colorado, generally located south of East 120th Avenue and east of Holly Street and assigning the annexed property to Ward 3 (Sunrise Annexation). (First Reading)

Result: Passed

Yes: Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Acunto, Alge, Martinez

3. An ordinance approving a Zoning Amendment, with an associated Overall Development Plan and Planned Development Standards, for approximately 88 acres of land generally located south of East 120th Avenue and east of Holly Street (Sunrise Annexation). (First Reading)

Result: Passed

Yes: Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Acunto, Alge, Martinez

4. A resolution approving a Conceptual Site Plan for a residential development on approximately 86 acres of land generally located south of East 120th Avenue and east of Holly Street (Sunrise Annexation).

Result: Passed

Yes: Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Acunto, Alge, Martinez

5. A resolution conditionally approving the Service Plan for the Thornton Sunrise Metropolitan District and an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and the Thornton Sunrise Metropolitan District regarding the Service Plan for the District.

Result: Passed

Yes: Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Acunto, Alge, Martinez

B. A public hearing concerning the Findings of Fact, Annexation, and Zoning Amendment  of land situated in part of the southeast quarter of Section 10, the west half of Section 11, the northwest quarter of section 14 and the northeast quarter of Section 15, Township 1 south, Range 68 west of the sixth Principal Meridian, County of Adams, State of Colorado, generally located along Washington Street at East 152nd Avenue and East 160th Avenue and assigning the annexed property to Ward 4 (152nd and Washington ROW). [Public Hearing]

1. A resolution adopting the adoption of certain Findings of Fact for the annexation of certain unincorporated territory of approximately 4.08 acres of land situated (eight parcels) in part of the southeast quarter of Section 10, the west half of Section 11, the northwest quarter of section 14 and the northeast quarter of Section 15, Township 1 south, Range 68 west of the sixth Principal Meridian, County of Adams, State of Colorado, generally located along Washington Street at East 152nd Avenue and East 160th Avenue and assigning the annexed property to Ward 4 (152nd and Washington ROW Annexation).

Result: Passed

Yes: Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Acunto, Alge, Martinez

2. An ordinance approving the Annexation of eight City-owned parcels of right-of-way along Washington Street at East 152nd Avenue and East 160th Avenue totaling approximately four acres of land (152nd and Washington ROW Annexation). (First Reading)

Result: Passed

Yes: Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Acunto, Alge, Martinez

3. An ordinance approving a Zoning Amendment for eight City-owned parcels of Right-of-Way along Washington Street at East 152nd Avenue and East 160th Avenue to zone the properties Development Reserve (152nd and Washington ROW Annexation). (First Reading)

Result: Passed

Yes: Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Acunto, Alge, Martinez

13. Consent Calendar:

Result: Passed

Yes: Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Acunto, Alge, Martinez

The following items were approved on the Consent Calendar:

A. A motion to approve the Minutes for the June 2, 2026 Special and June 9, 2026 Special and Regular City Council meetings.

B. An ordinance approving a Zoning Amendment for approximately 29 acres of land generally located on the northeast corner of East 112th Avenue and York Street (Dodge Ranch). (Second Reading)

C. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Thornton and Adams County for modification and maintenance of the 128th Avenue and Riverdale Road intersection.

D. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation for the Riverdale Road Solar Lighting and Striping Project.

E. A resolution approving the First Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement among the City, Adams County Fire Protection District, Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District, Greater Brighton Fire Protection District, Hudson Fire Protection District, North Metro Fire Rescue District, Sable-Altura Fire Protection District, South Adams County Fire Protection District, City of Federal Heights, and City of Westminster for Emergency Services Automatic Aid.

F. A resolution acknowledging receipt of the Creekside Gardens Annexation Petition and establishing August 25, 2026, as the date for consideration of the requested annexation of property generally located on the southwest corner of East 140th Avenue and Washington Street to the City (Creekside Gardens Annexation).

G. A resolution approving the Vote Center Facilities Use Agreement between the Adams County Clerk and Recorder’s Office and the City which authorizes the use of portions of City-owned facilities as vote center locations.

H. A resolution approving two event sponsorship requests from Stout Street Foundation and The Naloxone Project.

14. Action Items:

A. A resolution authorizing the distribution of the 2026 Thornton Assistance Funds to nonprofit organizations that help Thornton residents meet their basic needs and enhance their ability to be self-sufficient.

Result: Passed

Yes: Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Morris, Russell, 

No: Salazar

Abstained: —

Not Present: Acunto, Alge, Martinez

B. An ordinance adopting the third amendment to the 2026 Budget amending section one of Ordinance 3751, making appropriations for the City of Thornton, Colorado for the fiscal year 2026 for all funds except that appropriations for certain individual projects shall not lapse at year end but continue until the project is completed or canceled. (First Reading)

Result: Passed

Yes: Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Acunto, Alge, Martinez

C. An ordinance amending Ordinance 3681 regarding the City Council Policy for Reimbursement of Expenses for Travel, Training, Subsistence, and other Business Expenses. (First Reading)

Result: Passed

Yes: Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Acunto, Alge, Martinez

D. A resolution repealing and replacing Council Policies 5.1 and 5.3 regarding Education Foundation Funding and Youth Event Funding and adding Non-Profit Funding to consolidate into one policy regarding sponsorships.

Result: Passed

Yes: Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Acunto, Alge, Martinez

E. A resolution amending Council Policy 4.1 to establish recreation and community engagement benefits for current and former Mayors, Councilmembers, and immediate family members.

Result: Passed

Yes: Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Acunto, Alge, Martinez

F. A resolution adopting the Council Policy on Informal Ward Meetings hosted by a Councilmember.

Result: Passed

Yes: Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Acunto, Alge, Martinez

Motion to add a resolution recognizing June 15 – 21, 2026 as National Waste and Recycling Workers Week to this evening’s Agenda as Item 7B

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

Motion to remove Action Item 14A.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Morris

No: Martinez, Russell, Salazar

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

5. Approval of the Agenda as amended

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Morris, Russell

No: Martinez, Salazar

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

7. Presentations:

A. A resolution declaring June 19, 2026 as Juneteenth in the City of Thornton, Colorado.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

B. A resolution recognizing June 15-21, 2026 as National Waste and Recycling Workers Week in the City of Thornton, Colorado.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

10. Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings:

A. A public hearing concerning an ordinance approving a Zoning Amendment for approximately 29 acres of land generally located on the northeast corner of East 112th Avenue and York Street (Dodge Ranch). [Public Hearing]

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: Russell

Not Present: —

11. Legislative Public Hearings:

A. A public hearing concerning an ordinance amending Section 10-61 of the Thornton City Code regarding work exempt from a building permit and creating new Sections 10-182 and 10-183 to adopt by reference the Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready C

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

13. Consent Calendar:

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

The following items were approved on the Consent Calendar:

A. A motion to approve the Minutes for the May 26, 2026 Regular City Council meeting.
 

B. Monthly Financial Report for April 2026.

C. An ordinance amending Section 38-523(HHH): Careless Driving and Section 38-645: Operation of Motor Vehicles and Recreational Vehicles; and repealing and replacing Section 38-641: Electrical Assisted Bicycle. (Second Reading)

D. A resolution acknowledging receipt of the East 152^nd Avenue and Washington Street Annexation Petition and establishing July 14, 2026 as the date for consideration of the requested annexation of eight parcels of City-owned land along East 152^nd Avenue and Washington Street rights-of-way (152^nd & Washington ROW Annexation).

E. A resolution acknowledging receipt of the Sunrise Annexation Petition and establishing July 14, 2026, as the date for consideration of the requested annexation of property generally located south of East 120^th Avenue and east of Holly Street to the City (Sunrise Annexation).

F. A resolution designating an individual and alternate to cast votes on behalf of the City at the Colorado Municipal League and National League of Cities annual business meetings.

14. Action Items:

A. A resolution authorizing the distribution of the 2026 Thornton Assistance Funds to nonprofit organizations that help Thornton residents meet their basic needs and enhance their ability to be self-sufficient.

Result: Removed from Agenda 

B. An ordinance amending Article II of Chapter 18 of the City of Thornton Municipal Code to supplement the adoption of a Fast-Track permitting process for qualified affordable housing projects. (Second Reading)

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Kulmann, Martinez, Russell, Salazar

No: Byrd, Morris

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

5. Approval of the Agenda

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Ayala, Morris

7. Presentations:

A. A resolution conveying the City Council's gratitude and appreciation to Pete Brezall on his retirement from the City.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Ayala, Morris

B. A resolution declaring June 2026 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in the City of Thornton, Colorado.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Ayala, Morris

11. Legislative Public Hearings:

A. A public hearing concerning fast-tracking housing choice projects consistent with Proposition 123. [Public Hearing]

1. A resolution adopting fast-tracking review processes for qualified housing choice projects as a part of the city’s commitment to Proposition 123.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Ayala, Morris

2. An ordinance amending Article II of Chapter 18 of the City of Thornton Municipal Code to supplement the adoption of a Fast-Track permitting process for qualified affordable housing projects. (First Reading)

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Ayala, Morris

13. Consent Calendar:

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Ayala, Morris

The following items were approved on the Consent Calendar:

A. A motion to approve the Minutes for the May 12, 2026 Special and Regular City Council meetings.

B. An ordinance amending sections of Chapter 42 related to liquor licensing. (Second Reading)

14. Action Items:

A. An ordinance amending Section 38-523(HHH): Careless Driving and Section 38-645: Operation of Motor Vehicles and Recreational Vehicles Generally; and repealing and replacing Section 38-641: Definitions: Electrical Assisted Bicycle. (First Reading)

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Ayala, Morris

5. Approval of the Agenda as amended

Result: Passed

Yes: Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Acunto, Martinez

7. Presentations:

A. A resolution recognizing and honoring graduating students entering military service.

Result: Passed

Yes: Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Acunto

B. A resolution recognizing the City of Thornton's 2025 Employees and Teams of the Year.

Result: Passed

Yes: Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Acunto

C. A resolution recognizing May 17-23, 2026 as National Public Works Week in the City of Thornton, Colorado.

Result: Passed

Yes: Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Acunto

D. A resolution recognizing May 4 – 8, 2026 as Teacher Appreciation Week in the City of Thornton, Colorado.

Result: Passed

Yes: Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Acunto

13. Consent Calendar:

Result: Passed

Yes: Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Acunto

The following items were approved on the Consent Calendar:

A. A motion to approve the Minutes for the April 28, 2026 Special and Regular City 

B. An ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 38-214. (Second Reading)

C. An ordinance amending sections of Chapter 42 related to liquor licensing. (First Reading)

D. A resolution vacating the Tuck Ditch easement located on the Mapleton Explore School property.

E. A resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement by and between the Adams County Sheriff’s Office for the provision of DNA laboratory services.

14. Action Items:

A. An ordinance amending Section 10-61 of the Thornton City Code regarding work exempt from a building permit and creating new Sections 10-182 and 10-183 to adopt by reference the Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code pursuant to State Law. (

Result: Passed

Yes: Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Acunto

TDA - Approval of Agenda

Result: Passed

Yes: Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Acunto

TDA - Approval of Minutes

Result: Passed

Yes: Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Acunto

TDA - 5A A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between the Thornton Development Authority and the Mile High One Metropolitan District regarding Tax Increment Revenues derived from the District’s Mill Levy.

Result: Passed

Yes: Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Acunto

5. Approval of the Agenda

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

7. Presentations:

A. A resolution recognizing May 8, 2026 as Early Care and Education Provider Appreciation Day in the City of Thornton, Colorado.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

B. A resolution declaring May 2026 as Jewish Heritage Month in the City of Thornton, Colorado.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

C. A resolution declaring May 2026 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the City of Thornton, Colorado.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

D. A resolution declaring May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month in the City of Thornton, Colorado.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

E. A resolution declaring the week of May 11 through May 17, 2026 as National Police Week in the City of Thornton, Colorado.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

10. Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings:

A. A public hearing concerning a resolution approving a Conceptual Site Plan in the Community Retail Zone District for the addition of a restaurant generally located at the southeast corner of Thornton Parkway and Huron Street (Schweitzer Subdivision, Blo

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell

No: —

Abstained: —

Recused: Salazar

B. A public hearing concerning a resolution approving a Conceptual Site Plan for Planning Area 5A of the Parterre Subdivision, generally located at the southwest corner of E-470 and Quebec Street (Parterre Subdivision – Amendment No.1). [Public Hearing]

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

13. Consent Calendar:

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

The following items were approved on the Consent Calendar:

A. A motion to approve the Minutes for the April 14, 2026 Regular City Council meeting.

B. Monthly Financial Report for February 2026.

C. An ordinance adopting the second amendment to the 2026 Budget amending section one of Ordinance 3751, making appropriations for the City of Thornton, Colorado for the fiscal year 2026 for all funds except that appropriations for certain individual proj

D. A resolution approving a Youth Event Funding Request from Pathways Future Center School.

E. A resolution reappointing Jason O’Shea to the Metro Water Recovery Board of Directors.

F. A resolution appointing members to the Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council Board of Directors.

14. Action Items:

A. An ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 38-214. (First Reading)

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

5. Approval of the Agenda

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Kulmann, Martinez

7. Presentations:

A. A resolution declaring the month of April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month in the City of Thornton, Colorado.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

B. A resolution declaring April 2026 as Autism Acceptance Month in the City of Thornton, Colorado.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

C. A resolution declaring April 2026 as Arab American Heritage Month in the City of Thornton, Colorado.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

D. A resolution recognizing April 22, 2026 as Earth Day in the City of Thornton, Colorado.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

13. Consent Calendar:

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

The following items were approved on the Consent Calendar:

A. A motion to approve the Minutes for the March 31, 2026 Special and Regular City Council meetings.

B. An ordinance amending Sections 46-37 and 46-40 of the Thornton City Code. (Second Reading)

C. An ordinance adopting the first amendment to the 2026 Budget amending section one of Ordinance 3751, making appropriations for the City of Thornton, Colorado for the fiscal year 2026 for all funds except that appropriations for certain individual projects shall not lapse at year end but continue until the project is completed or canceled. (Second Reading)

D. A resolution approving four Youth Event Funding Requests and an event sponsorship request from the Denver Regional Council of Governments.

E. A resolution approving settlements with opioid manufacturers and distributors and authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute related settlement documents.

14. Action Items:

A. An ordinance adopting the second amendment to the 2026 Budget amending section one of Ordinance 3751, making appropriations for the City of Thornton, Colorado for the fiscal year 2026 for all funds except that appropriations for certain individual projects shall not lapse at year end but continue until the project is completed or canceled. (First Reading)

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

5. Approval of the Agenda

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

7. Presentations:

A. A resolution commending board and commission members for their dedication and service to the City.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

10. Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings:

A. A public hearing concerning a resolution approving the Service Plan for the Thornton Commons Metropolitan District and an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and the Thornton Commons Metropolitan District regarding the Service Plan for the District. [Public Hearing]

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Morris

13. Consent Calendar:

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

The following items were approved on the Consent Calendar:

A. A motion to approve the Minutes for the March 3, 2026 Special and March 10, 2026 Special and Regular City Council meetings.

B. Monthly Financial Report for January 2026.

C. A resolution approving event sponsorship funding requests from Bullying Recovery Resource Center, Food for Hope, Laradon, The Arc of Adams County, and Almost Home Inc.

D. A resolution authorizing a Non-Exclusive Right-of-Way Use Agreement between the City and Forged Fiber 37, LLC.

E. A resolution authorizing a Non-Exclusive Right-of-Way Use Agreement between the City and Hyperfiber of Colorado, LLC doing business as Ripple Fiber.

F. A resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement by and between the City and the Colorado Metropolitan Auto Theft Task Force.

G. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and Adams County for the installation of traffic calming devices on Jasmine Street.

H. A resolution appointing and reappointing members to the Building Code Advisory Board, Businesses of Thornton Advisory Commission, Parks and Open Space Advisory Commission, Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment and Thornton Active Adult Board.

14. Action Items:

A. A resolution adopting the Environmental Sustainability Master Plan for the City of Thornton.

Result: Passed

Yes: Alge, Ayala, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: Acunto, Byrd

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

B. An ordinance amending Sections 46-37 and 46-40 of the Thornton City Code. (First Reading)

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

C. An ordinance adopting the first amendment to the 2026 Budget amending section one of Ordinance 3751, making appropriations for the City of Thornton, Colorado for the fiscal year 2026 for all funds except that appropriations for certain individual projects shall not lapse at year end but continue until the project is completed or canceled. (First Reading)

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

D. A resolution of the City Council of the Thornton, Colorado, authorizing the City Attorney to initiate or join litigation against the State of Colorado challenging the constitutionality of certain land use legislation and related executive orders which threaten home rule authority.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

TASHCO - Approval of Agenda

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

TASHCO - Approval of Minutes

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

TASHCO - A resolution approving a fifth amendment to the bylaws of the Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council, Inc. of the City of Thornton.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

TDA - Approval of Agenda

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

TDA - Approval of Minutes

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

5. Approval of the Agenda

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Kulmann, Martinez

7. Presentations:

A. A resolution declaring March 2026 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Thornton, Colorado.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Kulmann, Martinez

13. Consent Calendar:

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Kulmann, Martinez

The following items passed on the Consent Calendar:

A. A motion to approve the Minutes for the February 17, 2026 Special and February 24, 2026 Regular City Council meetings.

B. An ordinance approving the Annexation of approximately 22 acres of land situated in the southeast quarter of Section 2, Township 1 South, Range 68 West of the sixth Principal Meridian, County of Adams, State of Colorado, generally located south of East 164th Avenue and west of Highway 7 and assigning the annexed property to Ward 4 (164th Avenue and Highway 7 - Royel Point East). (Second Reading)

C. An ordinance approving a Zoning Amendment for approximately 21 acres of land generally located south of East 164th Avenue and west of Highway 7 (164th Avenue and Highway 7 - Royel Point East). (Second Reading)

D. An ordinance approving the Annexation of approximately eight acres of land situated in the southwest quarter of Section 2, Township 1 South, Range 68 West of the sixth Principal Meridian, County of Adams, State of Colorado, generally located north of East 160th Avenue and east of the Bull Canal and assigning the annexed property to Ward 4 (164th Avenue and Highway 7 - Royel Point West). (Second Reading)

E. An ordinance approving a Zoning Amendment for approximately eight acres of land generally located north of East 160th Avenue and east of the Bull Canal (164th Avenue and Highway 7 - Royel Point West). (Second Reading)

F. An ordinance approving a Zoning Amendment for approximately 73 acres of land generally located north of East 160th Avenue, east of the Bull Canal, south of East 164th Avenue, and west of Highway 7 (164th Avenue and Highway 7 - Royel Point Central). (Second Reading)

G. A resolution authorizing the City to apply for and the City Manager to accept, on behalf of the City, grant monies and enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Northglenn for a Shared Victim Services Unit for the Cities.

14. Action Items:

A. A resolution declaring Stage 1: Moderate to Severe drought response and authorizing the Utilities Director to promulgate rules and regulations for the conservation of water in the City of Thornton water service area.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Kulmann, Martinez

B. A resolution approving the 2026 Federal Legislative Agenda for the City of Thornton.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Kulmann, Martinez

5. Approval of the Agenda

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

7. Presentations:

A. A resolution declaring March 3, 2026 as World Hearing Day in the City of Thornton, Colorado.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

B. A resolution recognizing March 2026 as Women's History Month and March 8, 2026 as International Women's Day in the City of Thornton, Colorado.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

10. Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings:

A. A public hearing concerning the Findings of Fact, Annexation, and Zoning Amendments of land generally located south of East 164th Avenue and west of Highway 7; north of East 160th Avenue and east of the Bull Canal; and north of East 160th Avenue, east of the Bull Canal, south of East 164th Avenue, and west of Highway 7 and assigning the annexed property to Ward 4 (164th Avenue and Highway 7 – Royel Point East, West, and Central). [Public Hearing]

1. A resolution adopting certain Findings of Fact for the annexation of certain unincorporated territory of approximately 22 acres of land situated in the southeast quarter of Section 2, Township 1 South, Range 68 West of the sixth Principal Meridian, County of Adams, State of Colorado, generally located south of East 164th Avenue and west of Highway 7 and assigning the annexed property to Ward 4 (164th Avenue and Highway 7 - Royel Point East).

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

2. An ordinance approving the Annexation of approximately 22 acres of land situated in the southeast quarter of Section 2, Township 1 South, Range 68 West of the sixth Principal Meridian, County of Adams, State of Colorado, generally located south of East 164th Avenue and west of Highway 7 and assigning the annexed property to Ward 4 (164th Avenue and Highway 7 - Royel Point East). (First Reading)

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

3. An ordinance approving a Zoning Amendment for approximately 21 acres of land generally located south of East 164th Avenue and west of Highway 7 (164th Avenue and Highway 7 - Royel Point East). (First Reading)

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

4. A resolution adopting certain Findings of Fact for the annexation of certain unincorporated territory of approximately eight acres of land situated in the southwest quarter of Section 2, Township 1 South, Range 68 West of the sixth Principal Meridian, County of Adams, State of Colorado, generally located north of East 160th Avenue and east of the Bull Canal and assigning the annexed property to Ward 4 (164th Avenue and Highway 7 - Royel Point West).

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

5. An ordinance approving the Annexation of approximately eight acres of land situated in the southwest quarter of Section 2, Township 1 South, Range 68 West of the sixth Principal Meridian, County of Adams, State of Colorado, generally located north of East 160th Avenue and east of the Bull Canal and assigning the annexed property to Ward 4 (164th Avenue and Highway 7 - Royel Point West). (First Reading)

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

6. An ordinance approving a Zoning Amendment for approximately eight acres of land generally located north of East 160th  Avenue and east of the Bull Canal (164th Avenue and Highway 7 - Royel Point West). (First Reading)

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

7. An ordinance approving a Zoning Amendment for approximately 73 acres of land generally located north of East 160th Avenue, east of the Bull Canal, south of East 164th Avenue, and west of Highway 7 (164th Avenue and Highway 7 - Royel Point Central). (First Reading)

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

13. Consent Calendar:

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

The following items were approved on the Consent Calendar. 

A. A motion to approve the Minutes for the February 10, 2026 Special and Regular City Council meetings.

B. Monthly Financial Report for December 2025.

C. An ordinance approving a Zoning Amendment for approximately 24 acres, generally located southwest of the intersection of East 102nd Avenue and Grant Street (Thornton Town Center A3 L1). (Second Reading)

D. A resolution approving the grant of a Deed of Perpetual Non-Exclusive Utility Easement and Access Easement on Farm 91 to the Fort Collins-Loveland Water District.

E. A resolution extending the terms for members on the Businesses of Thornton Advisory Commission, Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment, and Parks and Open Space Advisory Commission.

14. Action Items:

A. A resolution appointing Associate Judges for the Thornton Municipal Court for the period February 24, 2026 through March 31, 2027.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

5. Approval of the Agenda

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

7. Presentations

A. A.   A resolution recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month in the City of Thornton, Colorado.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

10. Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings:

A. A.   A public hearing concerning a Zoning Amendment and Conceptual Site Plan generally located southwest of the intersection of East 102nd Avenue and Grant Street pursuant to Chapter 18 of the Thornton City Code (Thornton Town Center A3 L1).

1. An ordinance approving a Zoning Amendment for approximately 24 acres, generally located southwest of the intersection of East 102nd Avenue and Grant Street (Thornton Town Center A3 L1).

Result: Passed

Yes: Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Acunto

2. A resolution approving a Conceptual Site Plan for Lot 1 of the Thornton Town Center Subdivision Third Amendment, generally located at the southwest corner of East 102nd Avenue and Grant Street (Thornton Town Center A3 L1).

Result: Passed

Yes: Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Acunto

13. Consent Calendar:

Result: Passed

Yes: Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Acunto

The following items were approved on the Consent Calendar. 

A. A motion to approve the Minutes for the January 27, 2026 Regular City Council meeting.

B. An ordinance approving a Zoning Amendment for approximately 28 acres of land generally located southwest of the intersection of East 148th Avenue and Washington Street (Creekside Innovation Park / Bull Crossing Tract A-1 and B-1). (Second Reading)

C. A resolution stating the City’s intent to appropriate surface and groundwater, and to change the use of water rights, and directing the filing of an application seeking judicial confirmation of such appropriation by the Water Court, and related actions.

D. A resolution reappointing members to the Building Code Advisory Board; Firefighters’ Old Hire Pension Board; Local Licensing Authority; Parks and Open Space Advisory Commission; and Thornton Active Adult Board.

E. A resolution approving event sponsorship funding requests from A Precious Child, Court Appointed Special Advocates, Early Childhood Partnership of Adams County, Food for Hope, Kids First Health Care, Ralston House, and Rotary Club of Northglenn-Thornton.

5. Approval of the Agenda as amended

Result: Passed

Yes: Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Acunto

7. Presentations

A. A resolution declaring January 27, 2026 as Holocaust Remembrance Day in the City of Thornton, Colorado.

Result: Passed

Yes: Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Acunto

10. Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings:

A. A public hearing concerning a Zoning Amendment and Conceptual Site Plan generally located southwest of the intersection of East 148th Avenue and Washington Street (Creekside Innovation Park / Bull Crossing Tract A-1 and B-1). [Public Hearing]

1. An ordinance approving a Zoning Amendment for approximately 28 acres of land generally located southwest of the intersection of East 148th Avenue and Washington Street (Creekside Innovation Park / Bull Crossing Tract A-1 and B-1). [Public Hearing]

Result: Passed

Yes: Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Acunto

2. A resolution approving a Conceptual Site Plan to construct two warehouse buildings across two parcels of land totaling approximately 22 acres of land, generally located southwest of the intersection of East 148th Avenue and Washington Street (Creekside Innovation Park / Bull Crossing Tract A-1 and B-1). [Related Action Item]

Result: Passed

Yes: Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Acunto

13. Consent Calendar:

Result: Passed

Yes: Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: Acunto

The following items were approved on the Consent Calendar:

1. A motion to approve the Minutes for the January 13, 2026 Regular City Council meeting.
2. An ordinance amending Section 2-56 of the Thornton City Code to provide for adjustment of the Emergency Telephone Authority fee in accordance with limitations set by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission. (Second Reading)
3. A resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement by and between the City and the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners.
4. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Thornton and Denver Water for a hydraulic analysis of the South Platte River and water storage facilities.

5. Approval of the Agenda

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

A. A resolution conveying the City Council's gratitude and appreciation to Florence Gonzales on her retirement from the City.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

B. A resolution commending John Alge for his service on the Thornton Active Adult Board.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

12. Consent Calendar:

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

The following items were approved on the Consent Calendar: 

A. A motion to approve the Minutes for the December 16, 2025 Special and Regular City Council meetings.

B. Monthly Financial Report for November 2025.

C. An ordinance amending Section 2-56 of the Thornton City Code to provide for adjustment of the Emergency Telephone Authority fee in accordance with limitations set by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission. (First Reading)

D. A resolution amending Council Policy 1.1 regarding appointment of City Council representatives to various boards and commissions for 2026 and 2027.

E. A resolution authorizing and acknowledging the City of Thornton’s participation with other local government entities in Colorado local investment pool trust funds.

F. A resolution designating City Hall as the public place, for the calendar year 2026, to post notices and agendas of regular, special, and other open meetings of the City Council, board, committee, commission, authority, and any other local public body of the City during exigent circumstances or in the event of an emergency that prevents the public from accessing notices online.

G. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Thornton and the Water Supply and Storage Company, the cities of Greeley and Fort Collins, East Larimer County Water District, Fort Collins-Loveland Water District, and North Weld County Water District regarding the design, construction, and maintenance of ditch system modifications.

H. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Thornton and the cities of Greeley and Fort Collins, East Larimer County Water District, Fort Collins-Loveland Water District, and North Weld County Water District regarding cost allocation obligations for the design, construction, and maintenance of ditch system modifications.

I. A resolution declaring one share in the Larimer and Weld Irrigation Company as surplus property and authorizing the disposition of said share.

J. A resolution appointing members to the Thornton Assistance Funds Committee.

K. A resolution accepting the Thornton Assistance Funds recommended priorities for 2026.

L. A resolution acknowledging receipt of the Royel Point East Annexation Petition and establishing February 24, 2026, as the date for consideration of the requested annexation of property generally located south of East 164th Avenue and west of Highway 7

M. A resolution acknowledging receipt of the Royel Point West Annexation Petition and establishing February 24, 2026, as the date for consideration of the requested annexation of property generally located north of East 160th Avenue and east of the Bull C

N. A resolution appointing members to the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment; Parks and Open Space Advisory Commission; and Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council Board of Directors.

A. A resolution approving the 2026 State Legislative Agenda for the City of Thornton.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —

B. 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.

Result: Passed

Yes: Acunto, Alge, Ayala, Byrd, Kulmann, Martinez, Morris, Russell, Salazar

No: —

Abstained: —

Not Present: —