City of Brighton
500 S. 4th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
Meeting Minutes - Draft
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
6:00 PM
Amended
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 Fiedler led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
B. Roll Call
Present: 9 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, Councilmember Fiedler, Councilmember Green, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember Snyder, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember Worth
2. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of the July 2, 2024 City Council Minutes
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPOINTING KEVIN WIELAND AS AN ALTERNATE MEMBER OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITH A TERM TO JANUARY 2029
Resolution No. 2024-64
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE CITY OF BRIGHTON YOUTH COMMISSION FOR TERMS ENDING IN JUNE OF 2026
Resolution No. 2024-65
Motion by Councilmember Pawlowski, seconded by Councilmember Worth, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, Councilmember Fiedler, Councilmember Green, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember Snyder, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember Worth
3. APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, seconded by Councilmember Pawlowski, to approve the Regular Agenda as amended to move Item 12A to 11C. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, Councilmember Fiedler, Councilmember Green, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember Snyder, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember Worth
4. CEREMONIES
A. Swearing In of New Board and Commission Member
City Clerk Natalie Hoel swore in the new Board & Commission member.
B. Swear in Brighton Youth Commission and Brighton Youth IMPACT Members
City Clerk Natalie Hoel swore in the new Youth Commission and Brighton Youth IMPACT Members.
5. PUBLIC INVITED TO BE HEARD ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Speakers limited to three minutes)
Tom Lampo prayed for the city.
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, AMENDING ARTICLE 2 OF THE BRIGHTON MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO YOUTH MEMBERSHIP ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Mayor Mills read the title of the Ordinance into the record.
Motion by Councilmember Pawlowski, seconded by Councilmember Fiedler, to approve Ordinance 2452. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Mills, Councilmember Fiedler, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember Snyder, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember Worth
No: 2 - Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, and Councilmember Green
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING THE ADAMS POINT ZONING MAP AMENDMENT FROM C-3 TO R-3 FOR AN APPROXIMATELY 7.387 ACRE OF PROPERTY, GENERALLY LOCATED TO THE NORTH OF EAST BRIDGE STREET, SOUTH OF LONGS PEAK STREET, EAST OF NORTH 19TH AVENUE, AND WEST OF THE FULTON DITCH, MORE SPECIFICALLY LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF BRIGHTON, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO
Mayor Mills read the title of the Ordinance into the record.
Motion by Councilmember Green, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, to approve Ordinance 2453. 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
No: 1 - Councilmember Johnston
9. RESOLUTIONS
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL POLICY FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND AUTHORITIES
Mayor Mills read the title of the Resolution into the record.
City Attorney Alicia Calderón presented the changes that are being made to the policy. This will remove any reference to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, adding a requirement that when a board or commission conducts its own interviews, a summary will be provided to City Council with the recommendation, adding the ability for an applicant to watch a meeting online instead of appearing in person if the option is available, and adding language that allows the City Council interview committee to reject an applicant if they are not qualified or would be better suited for a different board or commission.
Motion by Councilmember Johnston, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, to continue the Resolution. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, Councilmember Fiedler, Councilmember Green, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember Snyder, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember Worth
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING A DESIGN CONCEPT TO BE INCORPORATED INTO THE BRIGHTON COMMUNITY IDENTITY DESIGN PLAN
Mayor Mills read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Motion by Councilmember Johnston, seconded by Councilmember Green, to approve Resolution 2024-66. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Mills, Councilmember Fiedler, Councilmember Green, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember Snyder, and Councilmember Taddeo
No: 2 - Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, and Councilmember Worth
10. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Homestead Development Discussion
Councilmembers Snyder and Johnston recused themselves from the discussion.
Discussion took place with the developer of the Homestead development and City Council.
Mayor Mills called for a break at 7:48 p.m.
Mayor Mills reconvened the meeting at 8:01 p.m.
11. REPORTS
A. By the Mayor
Mayor Mills attended the Highway 7 Coalition meeting, the NATA meeting, the DRCOG meeting, the City BBQ, the State of the Town for Bennett, the State of the City for Denver, the Police Department Swearing In ceremony, the ADCOG dinner, and the Movie at the Park.
B. By Department Directors
Parks and Recreation Director Travis Haines updated City Council on the vandalism that took place at Water Tower Park, which led to staff locking the gates.
C. By the City Attorney
City Attorney Alicia Calderón presented her annual report to City Council.
D. By the City Manager
City Manager Michael Martinez presented the Board and Commission Vacancy Update.
E. By City Council
Councilmember Worth attended the Youth Commission meeting.
Councilmember Pawlowski attended her 62nd class reunion.
Councilmember Green attended the Adams County Birdies and Business meeting and the Adams County Fair.
Mayor Pro Tem Padilla announced that the Platte Valley Medical Center Farm to Table event is on the 16th and the Almost Home breakfast is on the 15th.
Councilmember Johnston attended the Adams County Water Quality Association meeting and the Latino Business Roundtable event will be held on August 17th.
Councilmember Fiedler invited everyone to the Almost Home breakfast.
Councilmember Snyder attended the Youth Commission meeting and the BURA meeting.
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, seconded by Councilmember Pawlowski, to go into
Executive Session at 8:51 p.m. pursuant to C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(f)(I) and Charter Section 5.4 (C)(5) for Personnel Matters related to the City Attorney Evaluation. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, Councilmember Fiedler, Councilmember Green, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember Snyder, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember Worth
B. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, seconded by Councilmember Green, to go into Executive Session pursuant to C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(a),(e) and Charter Section 5.4(C)(1),(2) for negotiations related to real property acquisition. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, Councilmember Fiedler, Councilmember Green, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember Snyder, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember Worth
Mayor Mills reconvened the meeting at 9:42 p.m.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Mills adjourned the meeting at 9:42 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