Council Record of Votes

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: —