City of Brighton
500 S. 4th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
Meeting Minutes - Draft
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
6:00 PM
Special City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
City Council
MAYOR - GREGORY MILLS
MAYOR PRO TEM - ADAM CUSHING
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
CLINT BLACKHURST, MATT JOHNSTON,
PETER PADILLA, JAN PAWLOWSKI,
MARY ELLEN POLLACK, ANN TADDEO,
TIM WATTS
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 Pawlowski led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
B. Roll Call
Present: 9 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Cushing, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember Pollack, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember Watts
2. APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Watts, seconded by Councilmember Pawlowski, to approve the Regular Agenda as presented. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Cushing, Councilmember Blackhurst, Councilmember
Johnston, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember
Pollack, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember Watts
3. CONSENT AGENDA
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A PASSIVE GRANT APPLICATION TO ADAMS COUNTY FOR THE HSV TARGET PROPERTY #1 - ADDITIONAL FUNDING; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE GRANT APPLICATION
Resolution No. 2022-26
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPOINTING JENNIFER COUNCIL AS A MEMBER OF THE DISTRICT PLAN COMMISSION WITH A TERM TO JANUARY 2025
Resolution No. 2022-27
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPOINTING MARK HUMBERT AS A MEMBER OF THE DISTRICT PLAN COMMISSION WITH A TERM TO JANUARY 2025
Resolution No. 2022-28
Motion by Councilmember Padilla, seconded by Councilmember Blackhurst, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Cushing, Councilmember Blackhurst, Councilmember
Johnston, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember
Pollack, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember Watts
4. CEREMONIES
A. Swearing In of New Board and Commission Members
City Clerk Natalie Hoel swore in the new Board and Commission members.
B. Neurodiverse Community Week Proclamation
Mayor Mills read the Proclamation into the record.
Motion by Councilmember Pawlowski, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cushing, to approve the Proclamation. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Cushing, Councilmember Blackhurst, Councilmember
Johnston, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember
Pollack, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember Watts
5. PUBLIC INVITED TO BE HEARD ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Speakers limited to five minutes)
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. ORDINANCES FOR INITIAL CONSIDERATION
8. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, ACTING BY AND THROUGH ITS WATER ACTIVITY ENTERPRISE, AMENDING TITLE 13 OF THE BRIGHTON MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO WATER AND WASTEWATER FEES AND CHARGES ASSESSED BY THE CITY OF BRIGHTON; SETTING FORTH EFFECTIVE DATES FOR SAID RATES, FEES AND CHARGES; AND OTHER DETAILS RELATED THERETO
Mayor Mills read the title of the Ordinance into the record.
Motion by Councilmember Blackhurst, seconded by Councilmember Johnston, to approve Ordinance 2381. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Cushing, Councilmember Blackhurst, Councilmember
Johnston, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember
Pollack, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember Watts
9. RESOLUTIONS
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BRIGHTON AND THE FULTON IRRIGATION DITCH COMPANY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND TO UNDERTAKE SUCH TASKS AS MAY BE REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Mayor Mills read the title of the Resolution into the record.
City Manager Michael Martinez introduced Executive Director of BURA Aaron Herrera.
Executive Director of BURA Aaron Herrera explained that this crossing agreement with the Fulton Irrigation Ditch Company is to reconstruct the pedestrian bridge over the ditch at the Depot Building.
Executive Director Herrera and City Attorney Alicia Calderón answered questions from Council regarding:
• The reason this particular crossing agreement has come before Council for consideration.
• The date for the completion of the bridge.
• The entrance to the building at this time.
• The need for every crossing agreement to be approved by City Council.
Motion by Councilmember Pawlowski, seconded by Councilmember Blackhurst, to approve Resolution 2022-29. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Cushing, Councilmember Blackhurst, Councilmember
Johnston, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember
Pollack, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember Watts
10. UTILITIES BUSINESS ITEMS
11. GENERAL BUSINESS
12. REPORTS
A. By the Mayor
Mayor Mills attended the Chamber luncheon. The Strategic Planning Session is Thursday and the State of the City is next Tuesday at the Armory.
B. By Department Heads
C. By the City Attorney
D. By the City Manager
City Manager Michael Martinez attended the NLC Conference.
13. REPORTS BY COUNCIL ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Councilmember Padilla attended the NLC Conference.
Councilmember Pawlowski attended the Chamber luncheon.
Mayor Pro Tem Cushing attended the Link meeting, the Legacy Foundation meeting and the NLC Conference.
Councilmember Pollack attended the ribbon cutting for the Stars Early Learning Preschool.
Councilmember Watts attended the NLC Conference. The Eye for Art reception is on April 1st and March 29th is National Vietnam War Veterans Day.
Councilmember Taddeo attended the Chamber luncheon, the Legacy Foundation meeting, the Cultural Arts Commission meeting and the Youth Commission meeting.
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Mills adjourned the meeting at 6:32 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