City of Brighton
500 S. 4th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
Meeting Minutes - Draft
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
6:00 PM
Council Chambers
City Council
MAYOR - GREGORY MILLS
MAYOR PRO TEM - PETER PADILLA
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
CHRIS FIEDLER, TOM GREEN,
MATT JOHNSTON, JAN PAWLOWSKI,
JIM SNYDER, ANN TADDEO, LLOYD WORTH
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Mills called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
A. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag
Councilmember Green led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
B. Roll Call
Present: 8 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, Councilmember Fiedler, Councilmember Green, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember Snyder, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember Worth
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Johnston
2. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of the November 4, 2024 City Council Minutes
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, REAPPOINTING MARK RAWLINGS AS THE WARD 1 MEMBER OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITH A TERM TO JANUARY 2029
Resolution No. 2024-92
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, FINDING SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE OF AN ANNEXATION PETITION, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 21, 2025, TO DETERMINE IF THE APPROXIMATELY 2.859 ACRE PARCEL, TO BE KNOWN AS THE PETERS PROPERTY ANNEXATION, COMPLIES WITH STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCH ANNEXATION
Resolution No. 2024-93
Motion by Councilmember Green, seconded by Councilmember Pawlowski, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, Councilmember Fiedler, Councilmember Green, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember Snyder, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember Worth
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Johnston
3. APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Worth, seconded by Councilmember Pawlowski, to approve the Regular Agenda as presented. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, Councilmember Fiedler, Councilmember Green, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember Snyder, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember Worth
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Johnston
4. CEREMONIES
A. Recognition of the "Name that Snowplow" Contest Winners
Communications and Engagement Director Kristen Chernosky and Public Works Director Greg Labrie recognized the Name that Snowplow contest winners.
5. PUBLIC INVITED TO BE HEARD ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Speakers limited to three minutes)
Nick Graham, with DR Horton asked City Council to make a motion to add an item to the December 10th Study Session agenda regarding the development impact fees for the DHI Telluride Development project.
Mike Boutwell expressed concern that he is not receiving any response from city staff and City Council when he calls regarding issues with the Brighton Police Department and would like to schedule a meeting to discuss these issues.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. ORDINANCES FOR INITIAL CONSIDERATION
8. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
9. RESOLUTIONS
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING ACCEPTANCE OF A REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT (RTD) GRANT FROM RTD FOR THE MICROTRANSIT PILOT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO SIGN THE GRANT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO PARTIALLY MATCH THE RTD GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($600,000)
Mayor Mills read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Public Works Director Greg Labrie presented the Micro-Transit Agreement with RTD. The goal of this program is to enhance mobility and access through a Microtransit service for residents and businesses. RTD will contribute up to 1.8 million dollars, providing $600,000 annually for three years, January 2025 to December 2027. The city will contribute $200,000 per year for three years. The program will be evaluated to determine if it will be extended, modified, or terminated. The city will be responsible for the oversight of the program and must ensure compliance with current laws and reporting service matrix to RTD quarterly, and any changes require consent from RTD. Director Labrie presented the specifics of the program.
Motion by Councilmember Pawlowski, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, to approve Resolution 2024-94. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, Councilmember Fiedler, Councilmember Green, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember Snyder, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember Worth
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Johnston
10. UTILITIES BUSINESS ITEMS
Resolutions
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF BT CONSTRUCTION, INC. AND APPROVING THE PROCUREMENT OF THE SOUTH BRIGHTON UTILITY INSTALLATION AND SACWSD DISCONNECT CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FOR THE CONTRACT AMOUNT OF FOUR MILLION THIRTY-SEVEN THOUSAND EIGHTEEN DOLLARS ($4,037,018), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Mayor Mills read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Utilities Director Scott Olsen gave a brief history of the agreements with South Adams County Water and Sanitation District (SACWSD).
Utilities Engineering Manager Anna Sparks presented the South Brighton Utility Installation and SACWSD Disconnect Construction Project. This will service Shiraba Park and Fuller Estates in accordance with the amended agreement. This must be done by December 31, 2025. All the existing water and wastewater service lines will move from SACWSD to the city and the wastewater will be directed to the Metro interceptor. South Adams will be upsizing their pipe across I-76, and they will pay for that with this project. A formal solicitation was done, five submissions were received and three were deemed responsive. Staff recommends accepting the bid from BT Construction Inc. for $4,037,018 as the most responsive and responsible bid received.
Motion by Councilmember Green, seconded by Councilmember Fiedler, to approve Resolution 2024-95. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, Councilmember Fiedler, Councilmember Green, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember Snyder, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember Worth
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Johnston
11. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Q3 Financial Report
Finance Director Catrina Asher and Revenue Manager Ana LeScoezec presented the Q3 Financial Update.
12. REPORTS
A. By the Mayor
Mayor Mills attended the DRCOG meeting, the GIS open house, the Platte Valley Medical Center Festival of Trees event, the Turkey Trot, and the Hmong New Year celebration. The Tree Lighting is Saturday at Founders Plaza, December 14th is the Festival of Lights parade and the Raising Canes grand opening is December 10th.
B. By Department Directors
C. By the City Attorney
D. By the City Manager
City Manager Michael Martinez presented the Board & Commission vacancy update. February 25th is scheduled for the Strategic Planning Session and the DHI Development Agreement Amendment is scheduled for January 21st.
E. By City Council
Councilmember Snyder attended the DDA BURA tour of Greeley and Longmont.
Mayor Pro Tem Padilla reported that the Holiday Bazaar is at the Armory on Saturday, the Tree Lighting festival is Saturday at Founders Plaza, the Holiday Season event at the city museum and the Festival of Lights parade are next Saturday.
Councilmember Green recognized the Kiwanas and the Elks for the work they did to hand out Thanksgiving dinners.
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Mills adjourned the meeting at 7:27 p.m.
CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO
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Gregory Mills, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Natalie Hoel, City Clerk
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Approval Date