​City Council Record of Votes - 2023

December 19, 2023 Council Meeting

ItemBigelow, Mayor Pro Tem, Ward 4Russell, Councilmember, Ward 4Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3Unrein, Councilmember, Ward 3Kulmann, MayorSandgren, Councilmember, Ward 2Ayala, Councilmember Ward 2Henson, Councilmember, Ward 1Martinez, Councilmember, Ward 1Vote Pass/Fail
5. Approval of the AgendaYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
10. Consent Calendar:YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
B. Monthly Financial Report for September 2023.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
D. A resolution authorizing the City of Thornton to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Colorado Department of Higher Education through the Red Rocks Community College for emergency medical services training.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
E. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and the Office of the Alternative Defense Counsel for judicially appointed cases and at first appearance in-custody cases.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
F. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Thornton and the Denver Regional Council of Governments regarding the City's Participation in the Denver Regional Aerial Photography Project.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
G. A resolution approving the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Fort Collins, the City of Greeley, Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District, Soldier Canyon Water Treatment Authority, and the City of Thornton regarding the Upper Poudre Watershed Source Water Protection Plan.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
H. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between Adams 12 Five Star Schools and the City of Thornton for the Operation and Maintenance of the Consolidated Service Center.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
I. A resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding with School District 27J for participation in the Work-Based Learning Program.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
11. Public Hearings:          
A. A public hearing concerning a resolution authorizing the submission of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for the 2022 Community Development Block Grant program year. [Public Hearing]YesYesYesYesYesABSTAINEDYesYesYesPassed
B. A public hearing concerning a resolution approving a Conceptual Site Plan to allow the development of 261 multi-family units on a portion of an approximately 50-acre site general located northwest of the intersection of Holly Street and Signal Ditch Parkway (Willow Bend North - Tract A - Case No. PLCSP202200467). [Public Hearing]          
Motion to continue the public hearing to January 23.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
C. A public hearing concerning a Zoning Amendment and Conceptual Site Plan generally located northwest of the intersection of Holly Street and Signal Ditch Parkway (Willow Bend North - Tract B). [Public Hearing]          
Motion to continue the public hearing to January 23.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
1. An ordinance approving a Zoning Amendment rezoning approximately 53 acres of land which is generally located northwest of the intersection of Holly Street and Signal Ditch Parkway from Multifamily and Single-Family Attached to entirely Multifamily (Willow Bend North - Tract B - Case No. PLZ202201142). [Public Hearing]          
2. A resolution approving a Conceptual Site Plan to allow the development of 327 multi-family units on a portion of an approximately 50-acre site general located northwest of the intersection of Holly Street and Signal Ditch Parkway (Willow Bend North - Tract B - Case No. PLCSP202201140). [Public Hearing]          
12. Action Items:          
A. An ordinance amending Section 14-10(b) and Chapter 38, Article X, Division 2 of the City Code to increase Code Compliance Officers' authority to enforce parking and towing regulations. (First Reading)YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
B. An ordinance amending the City Council Policy regarding the Rules of Order and Procedure for City Council Meetings to increase the time for Council Comments/Communications. (First Reading)YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
C. A resolution repealing and reenacting Council Policy 1.1 of Resolution C.D. No. 2022-174 regarding appointment of City Council representatives to various boards and commissions.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
13. AdjournmentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed

December 5, 2023 Council Meeting

ItemBigelow, Councilmember, Ward 4Matkowsky, Councilmember, Ward 4Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3Unrein, Councilmember, Ward 3Kulmann, MayorMarvin, Councilmember, Ward 2Sandgren, Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2Henson, Councilmember, Ward 1Garcia, Councilmember, Ward 1Vote Pass/Fail
5. Approval of the Agenda as amendedYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
10. Consent Calendar:          
A. A Motion approving the Minutes of the October 24, 2023 Regular City Council meeting.YesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
13. Presentations and Remarks:          
A. A resolution recognizing Councilmember Eric Garcia for his leadership and contributions as a Ward 1 Councilmember for the City of Thornton.YesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
B. A resolution recognizing Councilmember Julia Marvin for her leadership and contributions as a Ward 2 Councilmember for the City of Thornton.YesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
C. A resolution recognizing Councilmember Adam Matkowsky for his leadership and contributions as a Ward 4 Councilmember for the City of Thornton.YesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
D. A resolution recognizing Councilmember Jacqueline "Jacque" Phillips for her leadership and contributions as a Ward 1 Councilmember for the City of Thornton.YesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
14. Recess and Reception:          
ItemBigelow, Mayor Pro Tem, Ward 4Russell, Councilmember, Ward 4Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3Unrein, Councilmember, Ward 3Kulmann, MayorSandgren, Councilmember, Ward 2Ayala, Councilmember Ward 2Henson, Councilmember, Ward 1Martinez, Councilmember, Ward 1Vote Pass/Fail
18. 2023-2025 Council Remarks:          
Motion to direct staff to bring back an ordinance as soon as possible to amend the Thornton City Council Policy Rules of Order and Procedure Section 6 Item C to be as stated, "Council Comments/Communications will be limited to eight minutes per individual not including reports of a Councilmember's participation on outside boards or committees."YesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesPassed
Amendment to the motion to remove the one-hour time limit for Audience Participation.YesNoNoNoNoNoYesNoNoFailed
Motion that our written votes by each Councilmember for Mayor Pro Tem this evening be made public immediately similar with all other votes that the Council makes.YesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesPassed
19. Action Items:          
A. Election of Mayor Pro Tem by written ballot.BIGELOWBIGELOWACUNTORUSSELLRUSSELLRUSSELLBIGELOWBIGELOWBIGELOWBIGELOW
20. AdjournmentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed

October 24, 2023 Council and Special TDA Meetings

ItemBigelow, Councilmember, Ward 4Matkowsky, Councilmember, Ward 4Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3Unrein, Councilmember, Ward 3Kulmann, MayorMarvin, Councilmember, Ward 2Sandgren, Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2Henson, Councilmember, Ward 1Garcia, Councilmember, Ward 1Vote Pass/Fail
5. Approval of the AgendaYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
6. Presentations:          
A. A resolution declaring October 2023 as Italian Heritage Month in the City of Thornton, Colorado.YesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
B. A resolution declaring October 2023 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Thornton, Colorado.YesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
C. A resolution declaring October 2023 as Dwarfism Awareness Month and October 25, 2023 as Dwarfism Awareness Day in the City of Thornton, Colorado.YesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
10. Concent Calendar:          
A. A Motion approving the Minutes of the October 3, 2023 Special and October 10, 2023 Regular City Council meetings.YesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
B. An ordinance amending Section 2-81 of the City Code regarding compensation for members of boards, committees, commissions, and authorities. (Second Reading)YesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
C. An ordinance adopting the sixth amendment to the 2023 Budget amending section one of the Ordinance 3636, making appropriations for the City of Thornton, Colorado for the fiscal year 2023 for all funds except that appropriations for certain individual projects shall not lapse at year end but continue until the project is completed or cancelled. (Second Reading)YesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
D. A resolution designating a plan for the purposes of the Municipal Annexation Act regarding land in Adams and Weld Counties.YesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
E. A resolution approving the 2024 Operating Plan and Budget for the RII-DII Business Improvement District.YesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
F. A resolution appointing the firm of RSM US LLP for the performance of the annual audit of the City's financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2023, and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a service agreement with the firm of RSM US LLP for the 2023 audit and up to four subsequent years.YesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
G. A resolution approving the amended Adoption Agreements with Nationwide Financial Services, Inc. for the Police, Fire, City Attorney, City Manager, Presiding Municipal Judge, and General Employees Money Purchase Plans.YesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
H. A resolution approving an interfund loan from the Governmental Capital Fund to the Stormwater and Surface Water Management Enterprise Fund.YesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
I. A resolution amending Attachment 1 to Resolution C.D. No. 2020-169 for Parks, Recreation and Community Programs fees and charges for the City, effective January 1, 2024.YesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
J. A resolution approving the bylaws for the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment.YesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
12. Action Items:          
A. A resolution adopting a Complete Streets / Healthy Streets policy.YesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
13. AdjournmentYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
TDA - AgendaYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
TDA - Approval of Minutes - September 26, 2023YesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
TDA - 5A. A resolution authorizing and approving a Deed of Perpetual Non-Exclusive Emergency Access Easement and Temporary Construction Easement to Adams 12 Five Star Schools.YesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
TDA - AdjournmentYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed

October 10, 2023 Council Meeting

ItemBigelow, Councilmember, Ward 4Matkowsky, Councilmember, Ward 4Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3Unrein, Councilmember, Ward 3Kulmann, MayorMarvin, Councilmember, Ward 2Sandgren, Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2Henson, Councilmember, Ward 1Garcia, Councilmember, Ward 1Vote Pass/Fail
5. Approval of the Agenda as amendedNot PresentYesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesPassed
10. Consent Calendar:          
A. A Motion approving the Minutes of the September 26, 2023 Special and Regular City Council meetings.Not PresentYesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesPassed
B. Monthly Financial Report for August 2023.Not PresentYesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesPassed
C. An ordinance making appropriations for the City of Thornton, Colorado, for the fiscal year 2024 for all operating funds and making appropriations for all capital improvement projects for the City of Thornton, Colorado, for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2024, and continuing for each project until that project is completed or cancelled, and regulating the payment of money out of the City treasury. (Second Reading)Not PresentYesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesPassed
D. An ordinance providing for the tax levy upon all taxable property in the City for municipal purposes. (Second Reading)Not PresentYesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesPassed
E. An ordinance amending Section 2-81 of the City Code regarding compensation for members of boards, committees, commissions, and authorities. (First Reading)Not PresentYesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesPassed
F. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Thornton and the State of Colorado Department of Labor and Employment for the verification of financial information for indigent persons who request Court appointed counsel or payment plans.Not PresentYesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesPassed
G. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement among the cities of Brighton, Commerce City, Northglenn, Thornton, Federal Heights, Westminster, and the Adams County Sheriff's Office for the provision of Municipal Court Video Services.Not PresentYesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesPassed
H. A resolution approving restated bylaws for the Businesses of Thornton Advisory Commission, Firefighters' Old Hire Pension Board, Parks and Open Space Advisory Commission, and Thornton Active Adult Board, and new bylaws for the Election Commission and Thornton Assistance Fund Committee.Not PresentYesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesPassed
J. A resolution canceling the November 28, 2023 Regular City Council meeting and changing the time for the December 5, 2023 City Council meeting to 6:00 p.m.Not PresentYesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesPassed
12. Action Items:          
A. A resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to file the required commitment to increase affordable housing with the Department of Local Affairs as required to access funding pursuant to Proposition 123.Not PresentYesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesPassed
B. A resolution approving the bylaws for the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment.RemovedRemovedRemovedRemovedRemovedRemovedRemovedRemovedRemovedRemoved
C. An ordinance adopting the sixth amendment to the 2023 Budget amending section one of the Ordinance 3636, making appropriations for the City of Thornton, Colorado for the fiscal year 2023 for all funds except that appropriations for certain individual projects shall not lapse at year end but continue until the project is completed or cancelled. (First Reading)Not PresentYesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesPassed
D. A resolution declaring October 10, 2023 as World Mental Health Day in the City of Thornton, Colorado.Not PresentYesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesPassed
E. A resolution adopting the 2024 City Council Meeting Schedule for the City and changing the dates for certain regular City Council meetings.Not PresentYesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYes*YesPassed
F. A resolution approving membership in the Thornton Area Chamber of Commerce.Not PresentYesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYes*YesPassed
13. AdjournmentNot PresentYesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesPassed

* Voted abstention; however, pursuant to Council's Rules of Order and Procedure, recorded in the affirmative.

September 26, 2023 Council, TASHCO, TDA, GID, E911 Meetings

ItemBigelow, Councilmember, Ward 4Matkowsky, Councilmember, Ward 4Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3Unrein, Councilmember, Ward 3Kulmann, MayorMarvin, Councilmember, Ward 2Sandgren, Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2Henson, Councilmember, Ward 1Garcia, Councilmember, Ward 1Vote Pass/Fail
5. Approval of the Agenda as amendedYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
6. Presentations:          
A. A resolution declaring October 8 through October 14, 2023 as National Fire Prevention Week.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
B. A resolution declaring October 9, 2023 as Indigenous Peoples' Day in the City of Thornton, Colorado.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
C. A resolution declaring October 2023 as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Thornton, Colorado.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
8. Council Comments/Communications:          
Motion that we put a ballot question on the ballot in 2024 that all Council vacancies shall always be filled by a vote of the people.YesNoNoNoNoYesNoYesNoFailed
10. Consent Calendar:          
A. A Motion approving the Minutes of the September 12, 2023 Special and Regular City Council meetings.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
B. An ordinance enacting a Pilot Program regarding the use of Trap-Neuter-Return for community cats with the City. (Second Reading)YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
C. An ordinance designating the Adams County Health Department as the City Health Department pursuant to the City Charter and amending the City Code to update or remove obsolete provisions referencing the dissolved Tri-County Health Department and, where appropriate, replace such references with the Adams County Health Department. (Second Reading)YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
D. An ordinance approving the annexation of approximately 6.59 acres of property situated in the northwest quarter of Section 25, Township 2 South, Range 68 West of the sixth Principal Meridian, County of Adams, State of Colorado, located at the northwest corner of East 86th Avenue and Steele Street and assigning the annexed property to Ward 2 (86th and Steele - BSM Business Park Annexation). (Second Reading)YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
E. An ordinance concerning a Zoning Amendment, with an associated Overall Development Plan and Planned Development Standards, for approximately 6.59 acres of land located at the northwest corner of East 86th Avenue and Steele Street (86th and Steele - BSM Business Park Annexation). (Second Reading)YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
F. An ordinance enacting Section 18-155 of the Thornton City Code regarding the Regulation of Non-Residential Water Use. (Second Reading)YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
G. A resolution approving Temporary Construction Easement and Permanent Easement to East Larimer County Water District and North Weld County Water District on Thornton's Farm 56.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
H. A resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and School District 27J for a joint School Resource Officer Program.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
I. A resolution approving an event sponsorship funding request from Rocky Mountain Partnership.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
J. A resolution approving an event sponsorship funding request from Revital Colorado.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
11. Public Hearings:          
A. A public hearing concerning a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Conceptual Site Plan for an industrial development of land located at the southwest corner of East 160th Avenue and Washington Street (160th and Washington - Crossroads 25). [Public Hearing]          
1. A resolution approving a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for approximately 28 acres of land located at the southwest corner of East 160th Avenue and Washington Street and amending the future land use map (160th and Washington - Crossroads 25). [Public Hearing]YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
2. A resolution approving a Conceptual Site Plan for an industrial development on approximately 82 acres of land located at the southwest corner of East 160th Avenue and Washington Street (160th and Washington - Crossroads 25). [Public Hearing]YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
B. A public hearing concerning a resolution adopting a Pay Plan for Career Service employees of the City for the calendar year 2024. [Public Hearing]YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
C. A public hearing concerning the 2024 City of Thornton Budget. [Public Hearing]          
1. A resolution adopting a budget for the City of Thornton, Colorado, for the period beginning January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2024. [Public Hearing]YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
2. A resolution adopting a Pay Plan for Excluded employees of the City, for the calendar year 2024. [Related Action Item]YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
3. An ordinance making appropriations for the City of Thornton, Colorado, for the fiscal year 2024 for all operating funds and making appropriations for all capital improvement projects for the City of Thornton, Colorado, for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2024, and continuing for each project until that project is completed or cancelled, and regulating the payment of money out of the City treasury. [Related Action Item]YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
4. An ordinance providing for the tax levy upon all taxable property in the City for municipal purposes. [Related Action Item]YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
13. AdjournmentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
TASHCO - Approval of AgendaYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
TASHCO - Approval of Minutes - March 14, 2023YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
TASHCO - 5A. A resolution adopting a budget for the Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council, Inc. beginning January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2024.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
TASHCO - AdjournmentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
TDA - Approval of AgendaYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
TDA - Approval of Minutes - August 15, 2023YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
TDA - 5A. A resolution adopting a budget for the Thornton Development Authority beginning January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2024, and appropriating the funds for expenditure in 2024.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
TDA - 5B. A resolution approving an Infrastructure Reimbursement Agreement between the Thornton Development Authority and Denver North Logistics Development, LLC for the Mustang Run Drainage Improvements within the North Thornton Development Authority Area.YesYesYesYesYesYesNot PresentYesYesPassed
TDA - AdjournmentYesYesYesYesYesYesNot PresentYesYesPassed
GID - Approval of AgendaYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
GID - Approval of Minutes - October 25, 2022YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
GID - 8A. A resolution adopting a budget for the City of Thornton 136th Avenue General Improvement District beginning January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2024, and appropriating the funds for expenditure in 2024.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
GID - 8B. A resolution providing for the tax levy upon all taxable property in the 136th Avenue General Improvement District of the City of Thornton, Colorado, for the purpose of financing interchange construction.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed

September 12, 2023 Council Meeting

ItemBigelow, Councilmember, Ward 4Matkowsky, Councilmember, Ward 4Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3Unrein, Councilmember, Ward 3Kulmann, MayorMarvin, Councilmember, Ward 2Sandgren, Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2Henson, Councilmember, Ward 1Garcia, Councilmember, Ward 1Vote Pass/Fail
5. Approval of the Agenda as amendedYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
6. Presentations:          
A. A resolution recognizing the Thornton Police Department Explorer Post 2128 for outstanding performance at the 2023 Law Enforcement Explorer Post Advisors Association of Colorado Conference.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
B. A resolution declaring September 15 through October 15, 2023, as Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Thornton, Colorado.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
C. A resolution declaring the week of September 10 - 16, 2023 as National Suicide Prevention Week and the month of September as National Suicide Prevention Month in the City of Thornton, Colorado.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
D. A resolution declaring the week of September 17 through September 23, 2023, as Constitution Week in the City of Thornton, Colorado.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
8. Council Comments/Communications:          
Motion to implement prevailing wages ordinance by the end of the year.YesNoNoNoNoYesNoYesYesFailed
Motion to have a discussion about prevailing wages at next week's Planning Session.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
Motion to amend the motion to have a discussion about best value contracting to include the discussion be scheduled for the October 3 Planning SessionYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
Amended motion to have a discussion about best value contracting at the October 3 Planning SessionYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
10. Consent Calendar:          
A. A Motion approving the Minutes of the August 22, 2023 Special and Regular and the August 29, 2023 Special City Council meetings.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
B. Monthly Financial Report for July 2023.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
C. An ordinance enacting a Pilot Program regarding the use of Trap-Neuter-Return for community cats within the City. (First Reading)YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
D. An ordinance designating the Adams County Health Department as the City Health Department pursuant to the City Charter and amending the City Code to update or remove obsolete provisions referencing the dissolved Tri-County Health Department and, where appropriate, replace such references with the Adams County Health Department. (First Reading)YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
E. A resolution designating a Member and Alternate to represent the City at the Denver Regional Council of Governments Southwest Weld County Transportation Forum.          
F. A resolution declaring 9160 Huron Street, and the adjacent lot, 770 West Thornton Parkway, as surplus property and authorizing disposition.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
G. A resolution approving event sponsorship funding requests from Early Childhood Partnership of Adams County and Kids First Health Care.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
H. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement among the League of Oregon Cities, the City of Thornton, and other members of National Purchasing Partners.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
I. A resolution approving an event sponsorship funding request from Almost Home Inc.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
J. A resolution appointing a member to the Businesses of Thornton Advisory Commission.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
11. Public Hearings:          
A. A public hearing concerning the Annexation, Findings of Fact, Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Zoning, and a Conceptual Site Plan for land located at the northwest corner of East 86th and Steele Street (86th and Steele - BSM Business Park Annexation). [Public Hearing]YesNo VoteYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
1. An ordinance approving the annexation of approximately 6.59 acres of property situated in the northwest quarter of Section 25, Township 2 South, Range 68 West of the sixth Principal Meridian, County of Adams, State of Colorado, located at the northwest corner of East 86th Avenue and Steele Street and assigning the annexed property to Ward 2 (86th and Steele - BSM Business Park Annexation). [Public Hearing]YesNo VoteYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
2. A resolution adopting certain Findings of Fact for the annexation of certain unincorporated territory of approximately 6.59 acres of property situated in the northwest quarter of Section 25, Township 2 South, Range 68 West of the sixth Principal Meridian, County of Adams, State of Colorado, generally located at the northwest corner of East 86th Avenue and Steele Street and assigning the annexed property to Ward 2 (86th and Steele - BSM Business Park Annexation). [Related Action Item]YesNo VoteYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
3. A resolution approving a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for approximately 7.18 acres of land located at the northwest corner of East 86th Avenue and Steele Street and amending the future land use map (86th and Steele - BSM Business Park Annexation). [Public Hearing]YesNo VoteYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
4. An ordinance concerning a Zoning Amendment, with an associated Overall Development Plan and Planned Development Standards, for approximately 6.59 acres of land located at the northwest corner of East 86th Avenue and Steele Street (86th and Steele - BSM Business Park Annexation). [Public Hearing]YesNo VoteYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
5. A resolution approving a Conceptual Site Plan for an industrial development on land located at the northwest corner of East 86th Avenue and Steele Street (86th and Steele - BSM Business Park Annexation). [Public Hearing]YesNo VoteYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
B. A public hearing concerning an ordinance enacting Section 18-155 of the Thornton City Code regarding the Regulation of Non-Residential Water Use. [Public Hearing]YesNo VoteYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
12. Action Items:          
A. An ordinance approving a Zoning Amendment, including an Overall Development Plan and Planned Development Standards, to allow for the development of a shelter for displaced youth on approximately seven acres of land located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Lipan Street and West 88th Avenue (Community Reach Center). (Second Reading)YesNo VoteYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
13. AdjournmentYesNo VoteYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed

August 22, 2023 Council Meeting

ItemBigelow, Councilmember, Ward 4Matkowsky, Councilmember, Ward 4Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3Unrein, Councilmember, Ward 3Kulmann, MayorMarvin, Councilmember, Ward 2Sandgren, Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2Henson, Councilmember, Ward 1Garcia, Councilmember, Ward 1Vote Pass/Fail
5. Approval of the Agenda          
6. Presentations:          
A. A resolution recognizing members of the 2023 Thornton Dance Program for winning multiple awards at the Bravo National Dance Competition.YesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
B. A resolution presenting the Commendable Service Award recognizing Northglenn Police Officer Paul Gesi; Thornton Police Officers Martynas Ramazauskas, Chris Brown, and Eric Mergens; Denver Firefighters James Esten and Brandon Phelan; Thornton Firefighters Andrew Brendle, Erik Fenton and Evan Merriman; and Westminster Firefighter Jacob Fitzpatrick for making a significant difference in a technical rescue incident.YesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
C. A resolution declaring August 26, 2023, as Women's Equality Day in the City of Thornton, Colorado.YesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
10. Consent Calendar:YesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
A. A Motion approving the Minutes of the August 8, 2023 Regular City Council meeting.YesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
B. An ordinance approving a Zoning Amendment rezoning approximately 143 acres generally located southeast of I-25 and E-470 from Planned Development to Employment Center (LPC Mile High One). (Second Reading)YesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
C. A resolution approving an event sponsorship funding request from Adams County Regional Economic Partnership.YesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
D. A resolution approving event sponsorship funding requests from Community Reach Center and the Denver Regional Council of Governments.YesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
E. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Thornton and the City of Federal Heights pertaining to the provision of Victim Services.YesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
F. A resolution approving the First Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and the Rangeview Library District for the Aylor Open Space Library Project.YesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
G. A resolution approving an Amended and Restated CAD-to-CAD Exchange System Intergovernmental Agreement among the cities of Thornton and Westminster, the City and County of Broomfield, and the Adams County Communications Center Authority.YesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
H. A resolution approving a Perpetual Easement to Todd Creek Village Metropolitan District on City property located at approximately East 168th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard.YesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
I. A resolution approving an Access Easement for North Weld County Water District on Thornton's Farm 115.YesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
J. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Thornton and the Adams County Board of County Commissioners, acting as Fiscal Agent for the Adams County Opioid Council for Region 8, pertaining to an Opioid Abatement Grant.YesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
L. A resolution appointing a member to the Thornton Active Adult Board.YesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
11. Public Hearings:          
A. A public hearing concerning a resolution approving the Service Plan for the 25 Commerce Park Metropolitan District and the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and the 25 Commerce Park Metropolitan District regarding the Service Plan for the District. [Public Hearing]YesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
B. A public hearing concerning a Zoning Amendment, including an Overall Development Plan and Planned Development Standards, and a Conceptual Site Plan to allow for the development of a shelter for displaced youth on land located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Lipan Street and West 88th Avenue (Community Reach Center). [Public Hearing]          
1. An ordinance approving a Zoning Amendment, including an Overall Development Plan and Planned Development Standards, to allow for the development of a shelter for displaced youth on approximately seven acres of land located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Lipan Street and West 88th Avenue (Community Reach Center).YesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
2. A resolution approving a Conceptual Site Plan to allow for the development of a shelter for displaced youth on approximately six acres of land located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Lipan Street and West 88th Avenue (Community Reach Center).YesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
12. Action Items:          
A. A resolution adopting a Code of Conduct for the appointed Boards, Commissions, and Committees of the City.NoNot PresentNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
13. AdjournmentYesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed

August 8, 2023 Council Meeting

ItemBigelow, Councilmember, Ward 4Matkowsky, Councilmember, Ward 4Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3Unrein, Councilmember, Ward 3Kulmann, MayorMarvin, Councilmember, Ward 2Sandgren, Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2Henson, Councilmember, Ward 1Garcia, Councilmember, Ward 1Vote Pass/Fail
5. Approval of the AgendaYesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
10. Consent Calendar:          
A. A Motion approving the Minutes of the July 18, 2023 Special and July 25, 2023 Regular City Council meetings.YesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
B. An ordinance amending Chapters 2 and 18 of the Thornton City Code regarding the development review process and creating the Planning Commission and the Board of Adjustment to replace the Development Permits and Appeals Board. (Second Reading)YesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
C. An ordinance adopting the fifth amendment to the 2023 Budget amending section one of the Ordinance 3636, making appropriations for the City of Thornton, Colorado for the fiscal year 2023 for all funds except that appropriations for certain individual projects shall not lapse at year end but continue until the project is completed or cancelled (Police Department Victim Advocates, Police Department Co-Responders, Police Department School Resource Officer, Police Department Fitness Equipment and Professional Development, Community Development Block Grant 2023 Annual Action Plan, Fire Department Fleet, and Sanitation Fleet). (Second Reading)YesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
D. An ordinance amending Section 6-36 and enacting Section 6-54 of the City Code regarding the keeping of miniature goats in the backyard of Single-Family Detached dwellings. (Second Reading)YesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
E. A resolution accepting the City of Thornton Firefighters' Old Hire Pension Plan Annual Report of the plan's financial status.YesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
F. A resolution acknowledging receipt of the BSM Business Park Annexation Petition and establishing September 12, 2023, as the date for consideration of the requested annexation of property generally located on the northwest corner of East 86th Avenue and Steele Street to the City (86th and Steele - BSM Business Park Annexation).YesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
G. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Adams County Clerk and Recorder and the City providing for the November 7, 2023 Thornton Regular Municipal Election to be held as part of the coordinated mail ballot election to be conducted by the Adams County Clerk and Recorder.YesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
11. Public Hearings:          
A. A public hearing concerning a resolution approving and authorizing the 2023 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Funding. [Public Hearing]YesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
B. An ordinance amending Chapters 2 and 18 of the Thornton City Code regarding the development review process and creating the Planning Commission and the Board of Adjustment to replace the Development Permits and Appeals Board. (Second Reading)          
1. An ordinance approving a Zoning Amendment rezoning approximately 143 acres generally located southeast of I-25 and E-470 from Planned Development to Employment Center (LPC Mile High One).YesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
2. A resolution approving a Conceptual Site Plan, allowing a warehouse development on an approximately 124-acre property generally located southeast of I-25 and E-470, west of Washington Street (LPC Mile High One).YesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
12. Action Items:          
A. An ordinance for a Zoning Amendment, allowing the development of a drive-through restaurant on an approximate two-acre property generally located southwest of East 85th Avenue and Washington Street (Lot 3 & 4, Thornton Gateway Plaza Subdivision). (Second Reading)YesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
13. AdjournmentYesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed

July 25, 2023 Council Meeting

ItemBigelow, Councilmember, Ward 4Matkowsky, Councilmember, Ward 4Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3Unrein, Councilmember, Ward 3Kulmann, MayorMarvin, Councilmember, Ward 2Sandgren, Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2Henson, Councilmember, Ward 1Garcia, Councilmember, Ward 1Vote Pass/Fail
5. Approval of the AgendaYesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesNot PresentYesPassed
6. Presentations:          
A. A resolution conveying the City Council's gratitude and appreciation to Nancy Vincent on her retirement from the City.YesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesNot PresentYesPassed
10. Consent Calendar:          
A. A Motion approving the Minutes of the June 6, 2023 and June 20, 2023 Special and July 11, 2023 Regular City Council meetings.YesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesNot PresentYesPassed
B. An ordinance amending the City Code pertaining to Liquor Licensing Section 42-125: Temporary Permits and Section 42-126 related to Registered Managers. (Second Reading)YesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesNot PresentYesPassed
C. A resolution authorizing the vacation of 1.489 acres of East 152nd Avenue Right-of-Way for a distance of approximately 1,080 feet (25 Commerce Park ROW Vacation).YesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesNot PresentYesPassed
D. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and Adams 12 Five Star Schools for Provision of Colorado Discharge Permit System Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System - Stormwater Phase II Permit Services.YesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesNot PresentYesPassed
E. A resolution ratifying and approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and Fraternal Order of Police Thornton Lodge 16.YesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesNot PresentYesPassed
11. Public Hearings:          
A. A public hearing concerning a Zoning Amendment and Conceptual Site Plan allowing the development of a drive-through restaurant on an approximate two-acre property generally located southwest of East 85th Avenue and Washington Street (Lot 3 & 4, Thornton Gateway Plaza). [Public Hearing]          
1. An ordinance for a Zoning Amendment, allowing the development of a drive-through restaurant on an approximate two-acre property generally located southwest of East 85th Avenue and Washington Street (Lot 3 & 4, Thornton Gateway Plaza Subdivision).NoYesNot PresentYesYesNoYesNot PresentYesPassed
2. A resolution for a Conceptual Site Plan, allowing the development of a drive-through restaurant on an approximate two-acre property generally located southwest of East 85th Avenue and Washington Street (Lot 3 & 4, Thornton Gateway Plaza).NoYesNot PresentYesYesNoYesNot PresentYesPassed
B. A public hearing amending Chapters 2 and 18 of the City Code regarding the development review process and creating the Planning Commission and the Board of Adjustment to replace the Development Permits and Appeals Board and amending Section 1.7 and Appendix F of the Comprehensive Plan to amend the approval process for Comprehensive Plan amendments. [Public Hearing]          
1. An ordinance amending Chapters 2 and 18 of the Thornton City Code regarding the development review process and creating the Planning Commission and the Board of Adjustment to replace the Development Permits and Appeals Board.YesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesNot PresentYesPassed
2. A resolution approving an amendment to Section 1.7 and Appendix F of the Comprehensive Plan to amend the approval process for Comprehensive Plan amendments.YesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesNot PresentYesPassed
12. Action Items:          
A. An ordinance adopting the fifth amendment to the 2023 Budget amending section one of the Ordinance 3636, making appropriations for the City of Thornton, Colorado for the fiscal year 2023 for all funds except that appropriations for certain individual projects shall not lapse at year end but continue until the project is completed or cancelled (Police Department Victim Advocates, Police Department Co-Responders, Police Department School Resource Officer, Police Department Fitness Equipment and Professional Development, Community Development Block Grant 2023 Annual Action Plan, Fire Department Fleet, and Sanitation Fleet). (First Reading)YesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesNot PresentYesPassed
B. An ordinance amending Section 6-36 and enacting Section 6-54 of the City Code regarding the keeping of miniature goats in the backyard of Single-Family Detached dwellings. (First Reading)YesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesNot PresentYesPassed
13. AdjournmentYesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesNot PresentYesPassed

July 11, 2023 Council Meeting

ItemBigelow, Councilmember, Ward 4Matkowsky, Councilmember, Ward 4Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3Unrein, Councilmember, Ward 3Kulmann, MayorMarvin, Councilmember, Ward 2Sandgren, Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2Henson, Councilmember, Ward 1Garcia, Councilmember, Ward 1Vote Pass/Fail
5. Approval of the AgendaNot PresentYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesNot PresentPassed
10. Consent Calendar:          
A. A Motion approving the Minutes of the June 13, 2023 Regular City Council meeting.Not PresentYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesNot PresentPassed
B. Monthly Financial Report for May 2023.Not PresentYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesNot PresentPassed
C. An ordinance amending certain sections of the Thornton City Code regarding Rights-of-Way Management and providing for enhanced ability to install conduit and related appurtenances for broadband and communication purposes. (Second Reading)Not PresentYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesNot PresentPassed
D. An ordinance approving an Overall Development Plan/Conceptual Site Plan Amendment to establish a landscape tract by vacating 2.73 acres of rights-of-way for property located northeast of the intersection of East 160th Avenue and York Street (Morrison Subdivision). (Second Reading)Not PresentYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesNot PresentPassed
E. An ordinance adopting the fourth amendment to the 2023 Budget amending section one of the Ordinance 3636, making appropriations for the City of Thornton, Colorado for the fiscal year 2023 for all funds except that appropriations for certain individual projects shall not lapse at year end but continue until the project is completed or cancelled (Streetlight Acquisition Plan). (Second Reading)Not PresentYesNot PresentYesABSTAINEDYesYesYesNot PresentPassed
F. An ordinance amending City Code Sections 42-125, and 42-126 related to temporary permits and registered managers pertaining to liquor licenses. (First Reading)Not PresentYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesNot PresentPassed
G. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement among Adams County; Colorado Legal Services; the cities of Westminster, Thornton, Federal Heights, Brighton, Commerce City, Aurora, and Northglenn; and the City and County of Broomfield regarding contributions toward continuation of a Landlord/Tenant Legal Services Program for 2023 and 2024.Not PresentYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesNot PresentPassed
H. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and the Colorado Department of Transportation to provide Federal funding for the Thornton FY23 100th Avenue - Riverdale Road to Forest Circle Project.Not PresentYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesNot PresentPassed
I. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration for the City of Thornton Vision Zero Action Plan.Not PresentYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesNot PresentPassed
J. A resolution approving an event sponsorship funding request from Stout Street Foundation.Not PresentYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesNot PresentPassed
K. A resolution approving an Amendment to the Programmatic Agreement by and between the City of Thornton and the Colorado State Historic Preservation Officer regarding the U.S. Administration of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant programs.Not PresentYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesNot PresentPassed
L. A resolution appointing a member to the Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council Board of Directors.Not PresentYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesNot PresentPassed
12. Action Items:          
A. A resolution authorizing the assignment of the City's 2023 Private Activity Bond Allocation to Maiker Housing Partners pursuant to the Colorado Private Activity Bond Ceiling Allocation Act.Not PresentYesNot PresentYesYesYesABSTAINEDYesNot PresentPassed
B. A resolution amending Attachment 12 to Resolution C.D. No. 2020-169 for Ambulance Service fees and charges for the City, effective January 1, 2024.Not PresentYesNot PresentYesYesNoYesNoNot PresentPassed
13. AdjournmentNot PresentYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesNot PresentPassed

June 13, 2023 Council Meeting

ItemBigelow, Councilmember, Ward 4Matkowsky, Councilmember, Ward 4Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3Unrein, Councilmember, Ward 3Kulmann, MayorMarvin, Councilmember, Ward 2Sandgren, Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2Henson, Councilmember, Ward 1Garcia, Councilmember, Ward 1Vote Pass/Fail
5. Approval of the Agenda as AmendedYesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
6. Presentations:          
A. A resolution recognizing the Thornton Police Department Youth Services Unit on receiving the 2023 National Association of School Resource Officers Model Agency Award.YesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
B. A resolution declaring June 19, 2023 as Juneteenth in the City of Thornton, Colorado.YesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
10. Consent Calendar:YesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
A. A Motion approving the Minutes of the May 23, 2023 Special and Regular City Council meetings.YesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
B. An ordinance adopting the third amendment to the 2023 Budget amending section one of the Ordinance 3636, making appropriations for the City of Thornton, Colorado for the fiscal year 2023 for all funds except that appropriations for certain individual projects shall not lapse at year end but continue until the project is completed or cancelled (Electric Mower and Hand Tools, Fire Extinguisher Training Props, Tech-Gen Protective Fire Gear, Vision Zero Plan, Traffic Signals, Fire Station 6 and 7 Minimum Staffing on Engines, Conversion of Contract Employee). (Second Reading)YesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
C. Monthly Financial Report for April 2023.YesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
D. Report of independent auditors for year ended December 31, 2022.YesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
E. An ordinance amending certain sections of the Thornton City Code regarding Rights-of-Way Management and providing for enhanced ability to install conduit and related appurtenances for broadband and communication purposes. (First Reading)YesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
F. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and the Colorado Department of Transportation to provide Federal funding for the Thornton FY25 Flashing Yellow Arrows Signal Upgrades Project.YesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
G. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and the Colorado Department of Transportation for a City-wide Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail Infrastructure Study and Pre-construction Activities.YesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
H. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between Adams County and the City regarding the York Street Phase II Project at the intersection of East 88th Avenue and Devonshire Boulevard.YesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
I. A resolution approving a non-profit event sponsorship request from the Rotary Club of Northglenn-Thornton.YesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
11. Public Hearings:          
A. A public hearing concerning an ordinance approving an Overall Development Plan/Conceptual Site Plan Amendment to establish a landscape tract by vacating 2.73 acres of rights-of-way for property located northeast of the intersection of East 160th Avenue and York Street (Morrison Subdivision). [Public Hearing]YesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
12. Action Items:          
A. An ordinance repealing and reenacting Section 18-542 of the Thornton City Code regarding artificial turf. (Second Reading)NoNot PresentNot PresentYesYesNoYesNoYesPassed
B. An ordinance adopting the fourth amendment to the 2023 Budget amending section one of the Ordinance 3636, making appropriations for the City of Thornton, Colorado for the fiscal year 2023 for all funds except that appropriations for certain individual projects shall not lapse at year end but continue until the project is completed or cancelled (Streetlight Acquisition Plan). (First Reading)YesNot PresentNot PresentYesABSTAINEDYesYesYesYesPassed
J. A resolution designating a Councilmember and alternate to cast votes on behalf of the City at the Colorado Municipal League and National League of Cities annual business meetings.NoNot PresentNot PresentYesYesNoYesYesYesPassed
13. AdjournmentYesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed

May 23, 2023 Council Meeting

ItemBigelow, Councilmember, Ward 4Matkowsky, Councilmember, Ward 4Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3Unrein, Councilmember, Ward 3Kulmann, MayorMarvin, Councilmember, Ward 2Sandgren, Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2Henson, Councilmember, Ward 1Garcia, Councilmember, Ward 1Vote Pass/Fail
5. Approval of the AgendaYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
6. Presentations:          
B. A resolution declaring June 2023 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the City of Thornton, Colorado.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
A. A resolution recognizing Charles W. Long for his contributions to the City by serving on the Metro Water Recovery District for Thornton.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
8. Council Comments/Communications:          
Motion to bring the budget amendment forward as was approved by the consensus by the Council at the March 21 Planning Session at our next regular Council meeting for a vote.YesNoNoYesABSTAINEDYesNoYesYesPassed
10. Consent Calendar:          
A. A Motion approving the Minutes of the May 9, 2023 Special and Regular City Council meetings.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
B. An ordinance amending Section 38-386 of the Thornton City Code to define the term "bus" and expand the definition of prohibited vehicle to include buses. (Second Reading)YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
C. A resolution appointing Josh Redman to the Metro Water Recovery District Board of Directors for the term ending June 30, 2025.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
D. A resolution approving the First Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Thornton and Rangeview Library District for construction and operations of a community center library.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
E. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District d/b/a Mile High Flood District regarding funding of a Major Drainageway Plan and Flood Hazard Area Delineation for Big Dry Creek (ADCO) Tributaries Downstream of I-25.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
F. A resolution superseding C.D. No. 2007-113 City Council Policy 7.2 pertaining to the Annual Performance Appraisal of the City Manager, City Attorney, and the Presiding Municipal Judge.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
11. Public Hearings:          
A. A public hearing concerning an ordinance repealing and reenacting Section 18-542 of the Thornton City Code regarding artificial turf. [Public Hearing]NoYesYesYesYesNoYesNoYesPassed
12. Action Items:          
A. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with School District 27J documenting the City's commitment to sell and the School District's intent to purchase 10 acres of property.YesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
B. An ordinance adopting the third amendment to the 2023 Budget amending section one of the Ordinance 3636, making appropriations for the City of Thornton, Colorado for the fiscal year 2023 for all funds except that appropriations for certain individual projects shall not lapse at year end but continue until the project is completed or cancelled (Electric Mower and Hand Tools, Fire Extinguisher Training Props, Tech-Gen Protective Fire Gear, Vision Zero Plan, Traffic Signals, Fire Station 6 and 7 Minimum Staffing on Engines, Conversion of Contract Employee). (First Reading)YesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
13. AdjournmentYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed

May 9, 2023 Council Meeting

ItemBigelow, Councilmember, Ward 4Matkowsky, Councilmember, Ward 4Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3Unrein, Councilmember, Ward 3Kulmann, MayorMarvin, Councilmember, Ward 2Sandgren, Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2Henson, Councilmember, Ward 1Garcia, Councilmember, Ward 1Vote Pass/Fail
5. Approval of the AgendaYesYesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesPassed
6. Presentations:          
A. A resolution commending the 2023 Thornton Assistance Funds Committee for their services.YesYesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesPassed
B. A resolution recognizing May 12, 2023 as Child Care Provider Appreciation Day in the City of Thornton, Colorado.YesYesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesPassed
C. A resolution declaring May 2023 as Military Appreciation Month in the City of Thornton, Colorado.YesYesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesPassed
10. Consent Calendar:          
A. A Motion approving the Minutes of the April 18, 2023 Special and the April 25, 2023 Regular City Council meetings.YesYesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesPassed
B. A resolution authorizing the distribution of the 2023 Thornton Assistance Funds to nonprofit organizations that help Thornton residents meet their basic needs and enhance their ability to be self-sufficient.YesYesYesNot PresentYesYesABSTAINEDYesYesPassed
C. A resolution authorizing a non-exclusive Right-of-Way Use Agreement between the City and Vero Broadband, LLC.YesYesYesNot PresentYesYesABSTAINEDYesYesPassed
D. A resolution appointing members to the Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council Board of Directors.YesYesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesPassed
E. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Thornton and the Adams County Workforce and Business Center establishing a Subsidized Employment Training Reimbursement Program and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute individual Intergovernmental Agreements for the placement of future interns in the City.YesYesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesPassed
F. A resolution approving a Youth Event Funding request and a sponsorship request from Stout Street Foundation.YesYesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesPassed
G. A resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Fraternal Order of Police Thornton - Lodge 16 recognizing Juneteenth as one of the observed holidays for members beginning in 2023.YesYesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesPassed
12. Action Items:          
A. An ordinance amending Section 38-386 of the Thornton City Code to define the term "bus" and expand the definition of prohibited vehicle to include buses. (First Reading)YesYesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesPassed
13. AdjournmentYesYesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesPassed

April 25, 2023 Council Meeting

ItemBigelow, Councilmember, Ward 4Matkowsky, Councilmember, Ward 4Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3Unrein, Councilmember, Ward 3Kulmann, MayorMarvin, Councilmember, Ward 2Sandgren, Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2Henson, Councilmember, Ward 1Garcia, Councilmember, Ward 1Vote Pass/Fail
5. Approval of the Agenda as AmendedYesYesYesYesYesNoYesNoYesPassed
6. Presentations:          
A. A resolution recognizing April 22, 2023 as Earth Day in the City of Thornton, Colorado.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
B. A resolution recognizing April 23-29, 2023 as National Crime Victims' Rights Week in the City of Thornton, Colorado.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
C. A resolution declaring May 2023 as Mental Health Awareness Month in the City.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
D. A resolution declaring May 2023 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the City.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
10. Consent Calendar:          
A. A Motion approving the Minutes of the April 11, 2023 Special and Regular City Council meetings.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
B. An ordinance repealing Chapter 42, Article III of the Thornton City Code pertaining to amusement devices.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
C. A resolution approving Temporary Construction Easements and Perpetual Easements to Black Diamond Rockies Midstream LLC on Thornton's Farms 35, 47, and 49N.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
D. A resolution authorizing a Non-Exclusive Right-of-Way Use Agreement between the City and School District 27J.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
E. A resolution approving a Youth Event Funding request and sponsorship from Adams County Regional Partnership.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
12. Action Items:          
A. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with Adams County Health Department regarding the 2023 Healthy Farmers Market services.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
B. A resolution in opposition to the statewide land use and zoning preemptions in Senate Bill 23-213.YesYesYesYesYesNoYesNoYesPassed
13. AdjournmentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed

April 11, 2023 Council and Annual TDA Meetings

ItemBigelow, Councilmember, Ward 4Matkowsky, Councilmember, Ward 4Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3Unrein, Councilmember, Ward 3Kulmann, MayorMarvin, Councilmember, Ward 2Sandgren, Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2Henson, Councilmember, Ward 1Garcia, Councilmember, Ward 1Vote Pass/Fail
5. Approval of the AgendaYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
6. Presentations:          
A. A resolution recognizing the week of April 9-15 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
10. Consent Calendar:YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
A. A Motion approving the Minutes of the March 14, 2023 Special and Regular and March 21, 2023 Special City Council meetings.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
B. Monthly Financial Report for January 2023.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
C. Monthly Financial Report for February 2023.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
D. An ordinance repealing Ordinance 3216 and amending various sections of the City Code related to the Standards and Specifications for Design and Construction of Public and Private Improvements. (Second Reading)YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
E. An ordinance amending certain sections of the Thornton City Code with regard to Floodplain Regulations and Requirements. (Second Reading)YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
F. An ordinance adopting the second amendment to the 2023 Budget amending section one of Ordinance 3636, making appropriations for the City of Thornton, Colorado for the fiscal year 2023 for all funds except that appropriations for certain individual projects shall not lapse at year end but continue until the project is completed or cancelled (Fire Equipment and Medical Exams, Police Co-Responder Program, Metro Football Stadium District Youth Programming, and Community Center). (Second Reading)YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
G. An ordinance repealing Chapter 42, Article III of the Thornton City Code pertaining to amusement devices. (First Reading)YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
H. A resolution adopting the 2023 Thornton, Federal Heights, and Northglenn Hazard Mitigation Plan.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
I. A resolution approving a new Thornton Municipal Fine and Fee Schedule for the Thornton Municipal Court and repealing the Fine and Fee Schedule approved by Resolution C.D. No. 2012-174 on October 23, 2012.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
J. A resolution reappointing members to the Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council Board of Directors.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
K. A resolution appointing a member to the Parks and Open Space Advisory Commission.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
L. A resolution approving three Youth Event Funding requests and a sponsorship request from Growing Home.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
12. Public Hearings:          
A. A public hearing concerning a resolution approving a Conceptual Site Plan for a restaurant with drive-thru on approximately 1.68-acres of land generally located southeast of East 136th Avenue and Lincoln Street (Lot 4A, Rolling Hills Subdivision Amended, Amendment No. 3). [Public Hearing]NoYesYesYesYesNoYesNoYesPassed
B. A public hearing concerning a resolution approving a Conceptual Site Plan for a commercial development located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Colorado Boulevard and East 138th Avenue (Homestead Hills Daycare). [Public Hearing]YesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
12. AdjournmentYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
TDA - Approval of the AgendaYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
TDA - Approval of the MinutesYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
TDA - A resolution approving an Incentive Agreement between the Thornton Development Authority and CNP Thornton, LLC, d/b/a Chicken N Pickle.YesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
TDA - AdjournmentYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed

March 14, 2023 Council and Annual TASHCO Meetings

ItemBigelow, Councilmember, Ward 4Matkowsky, Councilmember, Ward 4Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3Unrein, Councilmember, Ward 3Kulmann, MayorMarvin, Councilmember, Ward 2Sandgren, Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2Henson, Councilmember, Ward 1Garcia, Councilmember, Ward 1Vote Pass/Fail
5. Approval of the Agenda as AmendedYesYesNot PresentYesYesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesPassed
6. Presentations:          
A. A resolution recognizing and congratulating Isaac Ibarra for winning the Colorado High School Activities Association Class 3A Wrestling Championship.YesYesNot PresentYesYesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesPassed
B. A resolution declaring the month of April 2023 as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month in the City of Thornton.YesYesNot PresentYesYesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesPassed
C. A resolution declaring March 2023 as Women's History Month and March 8, 2023 as International Women's Day in the City of Thornton, Colorado.YesYesNot PresentYesYesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesPassed
10. Consent Calendar:          
A. A Motion approving the Minutes of the February 28, 2023 Regular City Council meeting.YesNoNot PresentYesYesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesPassed
B. An ordinance repealing Ordinance 3216 and amending various sections of the City Code related to the Standards and Specifications for Design and Construction of Public and Private Improvements. (First Reading)YesNoNot PresentYesYesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesPassed
C. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Thornton and the City of Northglenn regarding the design and construction of York Street over Big Dry Creek.YesNoNot PresentYesYesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesPassed
D. A resolution approving Temporary Construction Easements and Perpetual Easements to NWC Development, LLC on Thornton's Farms 49N and 49S.YesNoNot PresentYesYesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesPassed
E. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District d/b/a Mile High Flood District and the City for final design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction of drainage and flood control improvements for Grange Hall Creek Tributary South - Grant Street to Washington Street.YesNoNot PresentYesYesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesPassed
F. A resolution approving an amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement between Adams County and the City of Thornton regarding Abandonment of the Storm Ditch dated June 28, 2022, to allow a one-year extension of its term and a second one-year extension subject to appropriations of both parties.YesNoNot PresentYesYesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesPassed
G. A resolution approving settlements with opioid manufacturers and distributors and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute related settlement participation forms.YesNoNot PresentYesYesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesPassed
H. A resolution approving an event sponsorship funding request from Ralston House for the April Child Abuse Awareness Month Pinwheel Garden.YesNoNot PresentYesYesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesPassed
11. Public Hearings:          
A. A public hearing regarding an ordinance amending Chapter 14, Article I, Section 14-10 of the Thornton City Code to update internal citations and repealing and reenacting Chapter 10, Article IV, Sections 10-160 and 10-161 of the Thornton City Code to adopt by reference the 2021 International Fire Code with local amendments thereto.YesYesNot PresentYesYesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesPassed
B. A public hearing regarding an ordinance amending certain sections of the Thornton City Code with regard to Floodplain Regulations and Requirements.YesYesNot PresentYesYesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesPassed
C. A public hearing regarding a resolution approving a Conceptual Site Plan for a commercial development located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Thornton Parkway and Welby Road (The Reserve at Thornton Tract B).NoNot PresentNot PresentYesYesNot PresentNot PresentNoYesPassed
12. Action Items:          
A. An ordinance adopting the second amendment to the 2023 Budget amending section one of Ordinance 3636, making appropriations for the City of Thornton, Colorado for the fiscal year 2023 for all funds except that appropriations for certain individual projects shall not lapse at year end but continue until the project is completed or cancelled (Fire Equipment and Medical Exams, Police Co-Responder Program, Metro Football Stadium District Youth Programming, and Community Center). (First Reading)YesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesPassed
13. AdjournmentYesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesPassed
TASHCO - Approval of AgendaYesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesPassed
TASHCO - Approval of Minutes - October 25, 2022YesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesPassed
TASHCO - AdjournmentYesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesNot PresentNot PresentYesYesPassed

February 28, 2023 Council Meeting

ItemBigelow, Councilmember, Ward 4Matkowsky, Councilmember, Ward 4Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3Unrein, Councilmember, Ward 3Kulmann, MayorMarvin, Councilmember, Ward 2Sandgren, Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2Henson, Councilmember, Ward 1Garcia, Councilmember, Ward 1Vote Pass/Fail
5. Approval of the AgendaYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
6. Presentations:          
A. A resolution recognizing the City of Thornton's 2022 Departmental Employees of the Year.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
10. Consent Calendar:YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
A. A Motion approving the Minutes of the January 31, 2023 and February 7, 2023 Special and February 14, 2023 Regular City Council meetings.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
B. An ordinance amending Chapter 26 of the City Code pertaining to finance and taxation. (Second Reading)YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
C. An ordinance adopting a new provision of the City Code Section 38-994 pertaining to the abatement of nuisance properties. (Second Reading)YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
E. A resolution approving event sponsorship funding requests from Almost Home, Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children of Adams and Broomfield Counties, and Ralston House.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
F. A resolution approving a Second Intergovernmental Agreement between the Town of Windsor, Colorado, and the City of Thornton, Colorado regarding the annexation of property owned by the City of Thornton into Windsor; the installation, construction, operation, and maintenance of the Thornton Water Project Pipeline through certain properties; right-of-way/easement dedication for Windsor's realignment of Colorado Boulevard and installation of a water transmission pipeline; agreement to negotiate an emergency raw water lease agreement, and the potential purchase by Windsor of property owned by the City.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
G. A resolution reappointing and appointing Associate Judges for the Thornton Municipal Court for the period March 23, 2023, through March 31, 2025.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
H. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and the Colorado Department of Transportation to provide Federal funding for the Thornton Protected Bike Facilities Study.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
11. Public Hearings:          
A. A public hearing regarding a resolution approving Conceptual Site Plan for a church on approximately 15.83 acres of land located generally east of I-25, south of Grant Street and northwest of Thorncreek Golf Course (Rolling Hills Life Church). [Public Hearing]NoYesYesYesYesNoYesNoYesPassed
12. Action Items:          
A. A resolution extending the terms for members on the Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council Board of Directors.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
B. An ordinance adopting the first amendment to the 2023 Budget amending section one of Ordinance 3636, making appropriations for the City of Thornton, Colorado for the fiscal year 2023 for all funds except that appropriations for certain individual projects shall not lapse at year end but continue until the project is completed or cancelled (Police Longevity Pay, Crime and Accident Screen Scanner, Rapid DNA Instrument, and Skate Park Lighting). (Second Reading)YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
13. AdjournmentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed

February 14, 2023 Council Meeting

ItemBigelow, Councilmember, Ward 4Matkowsky, Councilmember, Ward 4Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3Unrein, Councilmember, Ward 3Kulmann, MayorMarvin, Councilmember, Ward 2Sandgren, Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2Henson, Councilmember, Ward 1Garcia, Councilmember, Ward 1Vote Pass/Fail
5. Approval of the AgendaNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
6. Presentations:          
A. A resolution commending the members of the Judicial Appointment and Retention Advisory Commission for their service.Not PresentYesYesYesYesYes*YesYes*YesPassed
10. Consent Calendar:          
A. Approval of Minutes - January 17, 2023 Special and January 24, 2023 Regular City Council meetings.Not PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
11. Public Hearings:          
A. A public hearing regarding an ordinance repealing and reenacting the provision of Article IV of the City Code pertaining to adoption by reference of the 2021 Edition of the following codes: International Building Code, International Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Residential Code, International Energy Conservation Code, International Existing Building Code, International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, the 2020 Edition of the National Electrical Code, and local amendments thereto. [Public Hearing]Not PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
B. A public hearing regarding a Service Plan for the Quebec Highlands Metropolitan District and the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and Quebec Highlands Metropolitan District regarding the Service Plan for the District. [Public Hearing]Not PresentYesYesYesYesNoYesNoYesPassed
C. A public hearing regarding a Zoning Amendment with an associated Conceptual Site Plan for approximately 0.93 acres of land located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Huron Street and East 88th Avenue (8881 Huron Retail Development). [Public Hearing]          
1) An ordinance approving a Zoning Amendment for approximately 0.93 acres of land located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Huron Street and East 88th Avenue (8881 Huron Retail Development). [Public Hearing]Not PresentNoNoNoNoNoNo Vote**NoNoFailed
2) A resolution approving a Conceptual Site Plan for a commercial development located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Huron Street and East 88th Avenue (8881 Huron Retail Development). [Public Hearing]No VoteNo VoteNo VoteNo VoteNo VoteNo VoteNo VoteNo VoteNo VoteNo Vote
12. Action Items:          
A. A resolution approving the City's 2023 Federal Legislative Priorities.Not PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
B. An ordinance amending Chapter 26 City Code pertaining to finance and taxation. (First Reading)Not PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
C. A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and the Colorado Department of Revenue regarding the use of the Department of Revenue sales and use tax software.Not PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
D. An ordinance amending Chapter 14, Article I, Section 14-10 of the Thornton City Code to update internal citations and repealing and reenacting Chapter 10, Article IV, Sections 10-160 and 10-161 of the Thornton City Code to adopt by reference the 2021 International Fire Code with local amendments thereto. (First Reading)Not PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
E. A resolution recognizing February 2023 as Black History Month in the City.Not PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
F. An ordinance adopting a new provision of the City Code pertaining to the abatement of nuisance properties Section 38-994 Chapter 38 Law Enforcement, Offenses and Traffic, Article XIII. Miscellaneous Provisions, Division 3, Nuisance Properties Section 38-994 Abatement of Nuisance Properties. (First Reading)Not PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
G. A resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Fraternal Order of Police Thornton - Lodge 16 related to providing Longevity Pay to employees covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.Not PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
H. An ordinance adopting the first amendment to the 2023 Budget amending section one of Ordinance 3636, making appropriations for the City of Thornton, Colorado for the fiscal year 2023 for all funds except that appropriations for certain individual projects shall not lapse at year end but continue until the project is completed or cancelled (Police Longevity Pay, Crime and Accident Screen Scanner, Rapid DNA Instrument, and Skate Park Lighting). (First Reading)Not PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
13. AdjournmentNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed

* Voted abstention; however, pursuant to Council's Rules of Order and Procedure, recorded in the affirmative. ** Pursuant to Council's Rules of Oder and Procedure, in-person attendance required for participation and voting in quasi-judicial matters.

January 24, 2023 Council Meeting

ItemBigelow, Councilmember, Ward 4Matkowsky, Councilmember, Ward 4Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3Unrein, Councilmember, Ward 3Kulmann, MayorMarvin, Councilmember, Ward 2Sandgren, Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2Henson, Councilmember, Ward 1Garcia, Councilmember, Ward 1Vote Pass/Fail
5. Approval of the Agenda as AmendedYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
6. Presentations:          
A. A resolution conveying the City Council's gratitude and appreciation to Gordie Olson for his many contributions during the past eight years of dedicated service to the City of Thornton and his forty-year career in the fire serviceYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
10. Consent Calendar:          
A. A Motion approving the Minutes of the January 10, 2023 Regular City Council meeting.YesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
B. A resolution approving the City's 2023 State Legislative Priorities.YesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
C. A resolution approving the Youth Event Funding application for $300 from Jacob Johnson to offset the cost of the 5280 Explorers travel group trip to Europe in the summer of 2023.YesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
12. Action Items:          
A. An ordinance repealing and reenacting the provision of Article IV of the City Code pertaining to adoption by reference of the 2021 Edition of the following codes: International Building Code, International Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Residential Code, International Energy Conservation Code, International Existing Building Code, International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, the 2020 Edition of the National Electrical Code, and local amendments thereto.YesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
13. AdjournmentYesNot PresentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed

January 10, 2023 Council Meeting

ItemBigelow, Councilmember, Ward 4Matkowsky, Councilmember, Ward 4Acunto, Councilmember, Ward 3Unrein, Councilmember, Ward 3Kulmann, MayorMarvin, Councilmember, Ward 2Sandgren, Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2Henson, Councilmember, Ward 1Garcia, Councilmember, Ward 1Vote Pass/Fail
5. Approval of the AgendaYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
10. Consent Calendar:          
A. A Motion approving the Minutes of the December 6, 2022 Special and December 13, 2022 Regular City Council meetings.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
B. Monthly Financial Report for November 2022.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
C. An ordinance amending Chapter 42, Article VII, of the City Code, amending the definition of Pawnbrokers.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
D. An ordinance approving a Zoning Amendment with an associated Overall Development Plan and Planned Development Standards for approximately six acres of land located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Grant Street and East 160th Avenue (Larkridge K1 Go Karts).YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
E. A resolution designating City Hall as the public place to post notices and agendas of regular, special, and other open meetings of the City Council, any board, committee, commission, authority, or local public body of the City, during exigent circumstances or in the event of an emergency that prevents the public from accessing notices online, for the calendar year 2023.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
F. A resolution approving Temporary Construction Easements and Perpetual Easements to DCP Operating Company, LP on Thornton's Farms 9, 49, 98, and 115.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
G. A resolution approving Temporary Construction Easements and Perpetual Easements to NWC Development, LLC on Thornton's Farms 11, 22, 23, 53-6, and 79.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
H. A resolution repealing C.D. Nos. 92-005, 2013-019, and 2013-085 to consolidate the procedures, charge, and composition for the Thornton Assistance Funds Committee in one resolution.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
I. A resolution approving an amendment to the Bylaws of the Development Permits and Appeals Board.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed
12. Action Items:          
A. A resolution authorizing an Operator Agreement and Non-Exclusive Right-of-Way Use Agreement with Pioneer Water Pipeline, LLC, for the construction, development, operation, and maintenance of produced water lines within the City.YesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoYesPassed
13. AdjournmentYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesPassed