Johanna Castaneda Valdez

Tell us a little bit about yourself Involved in Yearbook, Photography, and Soccer.

What is the most enduring memory from your high school career?

My senior year has been the best year of my entire high school career. I am a photographer for sporting events and other extracurricular activities at my school. Being a photographer on the eld at games has helped me see the excitement when everyone is there and supporting the teams. I love photography and going to rivalry games. Talk about your role in society going forward. What issues do feel drawn to address postgraduation and how do you plan to do that? I want to help address mental health has helped me

Amy Pallares Thornton High School

Tell us a little bit about yourself makes them

I am in IB Art which challenged me, but it helped me express myself in a creative way. After high school, I am attending Community College to major in Business and Finance.

What is the most enduring memory from your high school career?

Junior Homecoming was memorable because of my friend group and the vibes that other students brought to the dance. Another memory that was special to me was getting an award and recognition for my art. Art is my favorite class, and it meant a lot to me that people enjoyed my work.

Talk about your role in society going forward. What issues do feel drawn to address post-graduation and how do you plan to do that?

Issues that I am drawn to consist of inspiring individuals to nd their passion in life. I want to in uence others by opening my own Art Studio, so beginners can experiment with art materials and learn how to express themselves through their work.

In 20 years, I dream of opening my own tattoo shop, so I can create art for customers to admire tattoos that they will enjoy for the rest of their lives. I want to in uence people to let their creativity shine even if is not the path they had in mind.

(speci cally athletes) because I know that sports are a big role in a lot of people’s lives. Mental health is something that is very important, and people forget that athletes are humans. Athletes not addressing their mental health can impact their ability to perform as well as their relationships with others. For an athlete, dealing with mental health makes them more prone to burnout. Where do you see yourself in 20 years?

Zoe Weickum Thornton High School

Tell us a little bit about yourself I am currently in Yearbook and Art class at ornton High School. I enjoy creating jewelry and drawing. After high school, I plan to attend school at Elevate Salon to be an Esthetician.

What is the most enduring memory from your high school career? I have a lot of memories from attending Young Life because I met new people from di erent schools, learned how to connect with people that were di erent than me, and I could be myself around them.

I have the

I am not 100% sure where I see my life in 20 years, but I want to take it step by step, so I have the opportunity to travel the world as a photographer. But eventually finding a country I love and want to live in for the rest of my life is important to me. I do hope that I have a career that I love, and am passion-

Talk about your role in society going forward. What issues do feel drawn to address post-graduation and how do you plan to do that?

I am drawn to helping individuals determine who they are. I use artwork to encourage them to nd their true self and express their feelings. I address it by sharing my artwork with others.

Where do you see yourself in 20 years?

Working my dream job as an Esthetician, living every day to the fullest, and making sure I am nancially stable to do the things in life that make me happy.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING COMMISSION COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO

Notice is hereby given that this public hearing will be conducted on June 6, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Commerce City Civic Center, 7887 East 60th Avenue. The Planning Commission will consider:

1. Z-988-23: Kum & Go L.C., on behalf of 7160 Eudora Dr. LLC, is requesting a Zone Change from Medium-Intensity Industrial District (I-2) to Light-Intensity Industrial District (I-1) for the approx. 2.309-acre parcel generally located at 7160 Eudora Dr.

2. S-740-19-23: Oakwood Homes is requesting approval of the Reunion Village 8 Filing No. 1 Final Plat to create 181 lots for an active adult residential development, consisting of 47 single family detached lots, 64 cluster lots, and 70 duplex lots. There are also 2 lots and 1 tract for future development; and 9 tracts for open space, utilities, access, and drainage. The property is generally located at the northeast corner of Blackhawk Street and E. 104th Avenue, consists of approximately 90.06 acres, and is zoned PUD (Planned Unit Development).

3. S-778-20-23 & S-810-21-23: Oakwood Homes is requesting approval of the Reunion Ridge Filing No. 2 and Filing No. 3 Final Plats to create 251 cluster lots for residential development. There are also 10 tracts for open space, utilities, access, and drainage. The property is generally located southeast of the intersection of future Peoria Street and future Reunion Ridge Way, approximately 1,000 feet south of E. 104th Avenue, consists of approximately 33.27 acres, and is zoned PUD (Planned Unit Development).

Advance registration for virtual testimony/ public input is required. Additional information and instructions to register for testimony can be found in the published agenda at https://commerce.legistar.com and at www.c3gov.com/PC or by contacting staff at 303-227-8818 or kadame@c3gov.com. Notificatcion de un Proyecto de Desarrollo potencial cerca de su propiedad. Para servicios de traduccion en espanol, llame a Kimberly Adame 303-227-8818.

Andrew Amador Planning Commission Chairman

Legal Notice No. CCX1064

First Publication: May 25, 2023

Last Publication: May 25, 2023

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public notice is hereby given that the following ordinances were introduced on first reading on the 15th day of May 2023, by the City Council of Commerce City and will be considered on second and final reading on the 5th day of June 2023.

INTRODUCED BY: ALLEN-THOMAS, CHACON, DOUGLAS, FORD, HURST, HUSEMAN, KIM, MADERA, NOBLE

Ordinance 2509 – AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE (CCRMC) SECTION 12-4003 TO COMPLY WITH STATE V.MORENO, 2022 CO 15, CASE NO. 21SA181 (2022)

Ordinance 2521 – FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2023 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE JAG/BYRNE GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,001 AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURES THEREOF

Ordinance 2523 – FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE (CCRMC) SECTION 2-2001 TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS FROM TWO TO THREE A MONTH AND DECREASE THE NUMBER OF STUDY SESSION FROM TWO TO ONE A MONTH

Ordinance Z-544-91-94-23 – FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY REZONING THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 3741 E. 64th AVENUE FROM HEAVY-INTENSITY INDUSTRIAL WITH CONDITIONS (I-3 WITH CONDITIONS) TO HEAVY-INTENSITY INDUSTRIAL (I-3)

Ordinance Z-994-23 – FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY REZONING THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 3801 E. 64th AVENUE FROM AGRICULTURAL (AG) TO HEAVY-INTENSITY INDUSTRIAL (I-3)

Copies of said ordinance are on file in the Office of the City Clerk, City of Commerce City at 7887 E. 60th Ave., Commerce City,

CO 80022, for public inspection during the hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. During instances of the city facilities being closed, electronic copies may be requested via email to dgibson@ c3gov.com.

BY ORDER OF CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COMMERCE CITY

BY: Jordan D. Roberts, Deputy City Clerk

Legal Notice No. CCX1066

First Publication: May 25, 2023

Last Publication: May 25, 2023

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public notice is hereby given that the following ordinance was passed as an emergency ordinance on the 15th day of May 2023 by the City Council of Commerce City and is considered in full force and effect upon passage.

INTRODUCED BY: ALLEN-THOMAS, CHACON, DOUGLAS, FORD, HURST, HUSEMAN, KIM, MADERA, NOBLE

2522 – FIRST AND FINAL READING OF AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE TO AMEND COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE (CCRMC) SECTION 1-3003(e) INCREASING THE PENALTIES FOR FIREWORKS VIOLATIONS.

Copies of said ordinances are on file in the Office of the City Clerk, City of Commerce City at 7887 E. 60th Ave., Commerce City, CO 80022, for public inspection during the hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. During instances of the city facilities being closed, electronic copies may be requested via email to dgibson@ c3gov.com.

BY ORDER OF CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COMMERCE CITY

BY: Jordan Roberts, Deputy

Legal Notice No. CCX1068

City Clerk

First Publication: May 25, 2023

Last Publication: May 25, 2023

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

Public notice is hereby given that the following ordinances passed on second and final reading on the 15th day of May 2023, by the City Council of Commerce City and will be in full force and effect five days after publication.

INTRODUCED BY: ALLEN-THOMAS, CHACON, DOUGLAS, FORD, HURST,

HUSEMAN, KIM, MADERA, NOBLE

Ordinance AN-258-23 – SECOND AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EAST 81ST AVENUE AND TOWER ROAD TO THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO, IN CASE AN-258-23, KNOWN AS THE QUIKTRIP ANNEXATION

Ordinance Z-962-20-23 – SECOND AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY ZONING THE PROPERTY ANNEXED AS THE QUIKTRIP ANNEXATION FROM ADAMS COUNTY A-3, AGRICULTURE TO A PUD ZONE DISTRICT AND APPROVING A PUD ZONE DOCUMENT

Ordinance 2448 – SECOND AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY BY THE ADDITION OF A GENERAL GOVERNMENT FEE ON NEW DEVELOPMENT BASED OFF RECENT STUDIES OF THE SAME

Ordinance 2475 – SECOND AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING SECTION 2-3004 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE IN ORDER TO CONSOLIDATE PROVISIONS DEFINING THE BOARD OF BUILDING CODE APPEALS (BBCA)

Ordinance 2476 – SECOND AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE I OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH ESTABLISHES THE 2021 COMMERCE CITY BUILDING CODE (C3BC) AND INCORPORATES THE 2021 EDITIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODES AND THE 2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

Ordinance 2477 – SECOND AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING SECTION 5-21 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE AND MODERNIZE PROVISIONS DEFINING THE BOARD OF BUILDING CODE APPEALS (BBCA)

Ordinance 2478 – SECOND AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE III OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH REGULATES THE LICENSING AND REGISTRATION OF CONTRACTORS IN THE CITY