City of Brighton
500 S. 4th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
Meeting Minutes - Draft
Tuesday, April 16, 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 6:01 p.m.
A. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag
Boy Scout Troop 109 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 March 19, 2024 City Council Minutes
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF DHM DESIGN CORPORATION AND APPROVING THE PROCUREMENT OF THE SPORTS COMPLEX DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE CONTRACT AMOUNT OF NINE HUNDRED THIRTY-TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWELVE DOLLARS ($932,212), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Resolution No. 2024-44
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (IGA) BETWEEN THE CITY OF BRIGHTON AND BRIGHTON CROSSING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 4, BRIGHTON CROSSING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 6, THE BRIGHTON CROSSINGS OPERATIONS BOARD, AND BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL (COLORADO), LLC, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID IGA ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO UNDERTAKE SUCH TASKS AND EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS AS MAY BE REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT SAID IGA ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Resolution No. 2024-45
Motion by Councilmember Pawlowski, seconded by Councilmember Green, 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 Pawlowski, seconded by Councilmember Taddeo, 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. National Arbor Day Celebration Proclamation
Councilmember Taddeo read the Proclamation into the record.
B. Recognition of the Arbor Day Poster Contest Winner
City Forester Patrick Laphilliph introduced Trinity Korb, 5th grader from Bromley East Charter School.
C. National Earth Day Celebration Proclamation
Mayor Pro Tem Padilla read the Proclamation into the record.
D. National Day of Prayer Proclamation
Mayor Mills read the Proclamation into the record.
E. Elks National Youth Week Proclamation
Councilmember Worth read the Proclamation into the record.
F. Recognition of the Adams County Mayors and Commissioners Youth Awards Nominees
Manager of Youth Services Tawnya Russell introduced the Adams County Mayors and Commissioners
Youth Award Nominees.
5. PUBLIC INVITED TO BE HEARD ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Speakers limited to three minutes)
Tom Lampo prayed for the city.
Cory Moul with the Brighton Youth Baseball and Softball Association thanked City Council for approving the design of the new sports complex and explained that the city needs additional baseball and softball fields.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AMENDING CERTAIN ACCOUNTS IN THE GENERAL FUND, PARKS CAPITAL FUND, LODGING TAX FUND, CEMETERY FUND, WATER FUND, WASTEWATER FUND, STORM DRAINAGE FUND AND FLEET INTERNAL SERVICE FUND; AND APPROPRIATING MONEY FOR EXPENDITURES IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,216,682 TO SUPPORT CHANGES IN HOW FINANCIALS ARE TRACKED, SUPPORT GRANT AWARDS, ADDRESS GROWTH IN FLEET OPERATIONS, AND ADJUST FOR UPDATED PROJECT TIMELINES AND AMOUNTS
Mayor Mills read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Mayor Mills opened the public hearing at 6:41 p.m. and City Clerk Natalie Hoel verified the required postings and publications (April 4, 2024 in the Brighton Standard Blade) for this public hearing were completed.
Budget and Performance Manager Kayla Barber-Perrotta presented the Second Amendment to the 2024 Budget. This amendment includes changes to the tracking of Victim Services reimbursement, and Lodging Tax. Budget changes for grants include an ADCO grant in the Parks Capital Fund, Congressionally Directed Spending in the Water Fund, 120th and US 85 match in the Capital Fund, Lodging Tax BCAC and a contingency in the Lodging Tax Fund and Tree Trimming Grants in the General Fund. Budget impact to Fleet operations include Software and Maintenance in the Fleet Fund and Vehicle Maintenance Fees in the General Fund, Water Fund, Wastewater Fund, Storm Drainage Fund and Cemetery Fund. Adjustments to existing projects include Water Treatment Plant Construction in the Water Fund, Sports Complex Field Design in the Parks Capital Fund and a South Adams Agreement in the Wastewater Fund. The total city budget for 2024 will change to $308 million.
Mayor Mills asked if any correspondence had been received, there was none.
Mayor Mills asked if there were questions from City Council, there was none.
Mayor Mills closed the public hearing at 6:48 p.m.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, seconded by Councilmember Green, to Approve Resolution 2024-46. 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
7. ORDINANCES FOR INITIAL CONSIDERATION
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AMENDING SECTIONS OF ARTICLE 3-8 OF THE BRIGHTON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CONTRACTS AND PURCHASES
Mayor Mills read the title of the Ordinance into the record.
Procurement and Contracts Manager Kelsey Archuleta presented the Code update for Contracts and Purchases. The proposed revisions include an increase in the City Manager’s authority for award from $50,000 to $500,000, and the City Manager will report executed contracts from $100,000 to $500,000 to City Council. An increase to the City Manager’s authority to approve a change order up to 10% of the original contract value or $500,000, whichever is greater. Authorizing the City Manager to approve an extension to an existing Master Price Agreement. This will establish suspension and debarment standards.
Motion by Councilmember Pawlowski, seconded by Councilmember Fiedler, to Approve the Ordinance. 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
8. RESOLUTIONS
9. UTILITIES BUSINESS ITEMS
10. GENERAL BUSINESS
11. REPORTS
A. By the Mayor
Mayor Mills attended the DRCOG meeting, the Metro Mayors Caucus meeting and the Brighton Chamber luncheon.
B. By Department Directors
Chief of Police Matt Domenico reported on the status of the city's outdoor warning sirens.
C. By the City Attorney
D. By the City Manager
City Manager Michael Martinez announced that Trash Bash is next Friday and Saturday.
E. By City Council
Councilmember Worth attended the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting, the AC-Rep meeting, the Brighton Chamber luncheon, and the Youth Commission meeting.
Councilmember Pawlowski attended the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting and the Brighton Chamber luncheon.
Councilmember Green attended the Brighton Chamber luncheon and the Brighton Housing Authority meeting. United Power will be holding their annual meeting tomorrow night.
Councilmember Taddeo attended the Brighton Chamber luncheon and visited the PorchLight Family Justice Center. Help for Homes is May 4th.
Mayor Pro Tem Padilla spoke about the Airline Passenger Protection Partnership program and announced that there is a concert at the Armory next week.
Councilmember Fiedler announced that the Almost Home benefit is May 10th.
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Mills adjourned the meeting at 7:19 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