City of Brighton
500 S. 4th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
Meeting Minutes - Draft
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
6:00 PM
Council Chambers / Virtual Meeting
City Council
MAYOR - GREGORY MILLS
MAYOR PRO TEM - MATT JOHNSTON
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
CLINT BLACKHURST, ADAM CUSHING,
MARK HUMBERT, KRIS JORDINELLI, 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 Humbert led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
B. Roll Call
Present: 7 - Mayor Mills, Councilmember Cushing, Councilmember Humbert,
Councilmember Jordinelli, Councilmember Pollack, Councilmember Taddeo,
and Councilmember Watts
Not Present: 2 - Mayor Pro Tem Johnston, and Councilmember Blackhurst
2. APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Humbert, seconded by Councilmember Watts, to approve the Regular Agenda as presented. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Mills, Councilmember Cushing, Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember
Jordinelli, Councilmember Pollack, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember
Watts
Absent: 2 - Mayor Pro Tem Johnston, and Councilmember Blackhurst
3. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of the April 6, 2021 City Council Minutes
Motion by Councilmember Watts, seconded by Councilmember Humbert, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Mills, Councilmember Cushing, Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember
Jordinelli, Councilmember Pollack, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember
Watts
Absent: 2 - Mayor Pro Tem Johnston, and Councilmember Blackhurst
4. CEREMONIES
A. Recognition of the Brighton Employee Charities Scholarship Recipients
Executive Administrative Assistant Sheryl Johnson and Sergeant Monce Portillo introduced the Brighton Employee Charities Scholarship recipients Claire Asmussen, Brighton High School, Walker Bargmann, Eagle Ridge Academy, Elena Marraudino, Prairie View High School and Ashley Settergren, Brighton High School, and gave a brief history of their background.
B. Kids to Parks Day Proclamation
Mayor Mills read the Proclamation into the record.
Motion by Councilmember Watts, seconded by Councilmember Humbert, to approve the Proclamation. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Mills, Councilmember Cushing, Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember
Jordinelli, Councilmember Pollack, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember
Watts
Absent: 2 - Mayor Pro Tem Johnston, and Councilmember Blackhurst
C. Historic Preservation Month Proclamation
Mayor Mills read the Proclamation into the record.
Motion by Councilmember Humbert, seconded by Councilmember Taddeo, to approve the Proclamation. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Mills, Councilmember Cushing, Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember
Jordinelli, Councilmember Pollack, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember
Watts
Absent: 2 - Mayor Pro Tem Johnston, and Councilmember Blackhurst
D. Building Safety Month Proclamation
Mayor Mills read the Proclamation into the record.
Motion by Councilmember Jordinelli, seconded by Councilmember Taddeo, to approve the Proclamation. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Mills, Councilmember Cushing, Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember
Jordinelli, Councilmember Pollack, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember
Watts
Absent: 2 - Mayor Pro Tem Johnston, and Councilmember Blackhurst
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
9. RESOLUTIONS
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, ACCEPTING THE BID OF A-1 CHIPSEAL CO. AND APPROVING THE PROCUREMENT OF 2021 STREET PRESERVATION, PROJECT # 21-006719, TO A-1 CHIPSEAL CO. FOR THE CONTRACT AMOUNT OF THREE MILLION THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY-NINE DOLLARS FIFTY CENTS ($3,321,849.50), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE AND SIGN THE CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THERETO
This item was moved after Item 10B.
10. UTILITIES BUSINESS ITEMS
Resolutions
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, ACCEPTING THE BID OF LANDMARK STRUCTURES I, LP. AND APPROVING THE PROCUREMENT OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR 2.0MG ELEVATED TANK, PROJECT #20-006424, TO LANDMARK STRUCTURES I, LP. FOR THE CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $5,443,000.00, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE AND SIGN THE CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THERETO
Mayor Mills read the title of the Resolution into the record.
City Manager Jane Bais DiSessa introduced Utilities Engineering Manager Roy Gallea.
Utilities Engineering Manager Roy Gallea presented the 2.0MG Elevated Tank Construction Project and the Oversight of the 2.0MG Elevated Tank Project. The High Pressure Zone located east of 27th Avenue continues to see development occur and an increase in demand. On June 4, 2019 Council approved the design of the 2.0MG Elevated Tank to Olsson and they completed the design in October 2020. The project will include the construction of the 2.0MG elevated tank, the addition of a pump at the South Tank Pump Station, and regrading of the site to provide positive drainage away from the tanks. The estimated construction is eighteen to twenty-four months, but the contractor will provide a construction timeline. This project is important because the demand in the High Zone continues to increase and the additional storage is needed for fire protection storage as well as emergency storage. The additional pump will provide redundancy to the High Zone Pressure Zone. A formal Request for Qualifications was posted in August 2020 and six firms submitted qualifications. After a detailed review, three firms were selected to submit bids. Two firms submitted together and a total of two construction bids were received. Staff recommends accepting the bid of Landmark Structures for $5,443,000 to complete the construction of the 2.0MG Elevated Tank.
As part of the construction process, staff has requested a proposal from the Design Engineer, Olsson, for construction oversight. Their services are based on time and materials not to exceed $440,296. Olsson will oversee the following items during construction:
• Project Management and Coordination
• Progress meetings and site visits
• Site visit reports
• Review Contractor’s submittals
• Respond to requests for information
• Review pay applications
• Survey for water quality ponds
• Observation and testing services
Utilities Engineering Manager Gallea answered questions from Council regarding:
• The timeframe to complete the project.
• There being an impact to traffic in the area.
• An explanation for the extra tank needed for redundancy.
• The hill making a difference for the tank.
• The need for more tanks if there is no hill.
• The project beginning this summer and being completed in two years.
Motion by Councilmember Taddeo, seconded by Councilmember Humbert, to approve Resolution 2021-31. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Mills, Councilmember Cushing, Councilmember Humbert,
Councilmember Jordinelli, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember Watts
No: 1 - Councilmember Pollack
Absent: 2 - Mayor Pro Tem Johnston, and Councilmember Blackhurst
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, ACCEPTING THE BID OF OLSSON AND AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE ENGINEERING OVERSIGHT OF THE 2.0MG ELEVATED TANK, PROJECT #20-006424, TO OLSSON IN THE AMOUNT OF FOUR HUNDRED FOUR THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY-SIX DOLLARS ($404,296.00), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THERETO
Mayor Mills read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Motion by Councilmember Watts, seconded by Councilmember Jordinelli, to approve Resolution 2021-32. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Mills, Councilmember Cushing, Councilmember Humbert,
Councilmember Jordinelli, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember Watts
No: 1 - Councilmember Pollack
Absent: 2 - Mayor Pro Tem Johnston, and Councilmember Blackhurst
Mayor Mills called for a break at 6:47 p.m.
Mayor Mills reconvened the meeting at 6:53 p.m.
9. RESOLUTIONS
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, ACCEPTING THE BID OF A-1 CHIPSEAL CO. AND APPROVING THE PROCUREMENT OF 2021 STREET PRESERVATION, PROJECT # 21-006719, TO A-1 CHIPSEAL CO. FOR THE CONTRACT AMOUNT OF THREE MILLION THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY-NINE DOLLARS FIFTY CENTS ($3,321,849.50), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE AND SIGN THE CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THERETO
Mayor Mills read the title of the Resolution into the record.
City Manager Bais DiSessa introduced Public Works Engineering Manager Christopher Montoya.
Public Works Engineering Manager Christopher Montoya presented the 2021 Street Preservation Project. This annual project relates to public infrastructure for transportation. The project consists of sidewalks, curb and gutter, slurry seal, cape seal, hot chip, pavement markings, roadway striping and signage. An assessment is done every two years to help identify pavement conditions and pedestrian areas, sidewalk connectivity and different ways to modify the roadway for multi-modal and pedestrian enhancements. Public Works Engineering Manager Montoya presented the work that will be done throughout the City for this project. An RFP was issued on March 3, 2021 and one firm submitted a proposal on April 1, 2021. There are not many firms in Colorado that do this type of work. The engineering estimate for this project was 3.5 million dollars and this amount was budgeted for the project. Staff recommends awarding the contract to A-1 Chipseal Co. as the most responsive and qualified bidder for $3,321,849.50. Public Works Engineering Manager Montoya answered questions from Council regarding:
• Getting Council input regarding sidewalks needed in the City.
• The need to do the work again in ten years or less.
• The status of Medical Center Drive.
• Any warranty available if the contractor does not do the work properly.
• The need to mill the striping before the overlay on 8th Avenue.
• Getting more work done this year than in previous years.
Motion by Councilmember Cushing, seconded by Councilmember Watts, to approve Resolution
2021-30. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Mills, Councilmember Cushing, Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember
Jordinelli, Councilmember Pollack, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember
Watts
Absent: 2 - Mayor Pro Tem Johnston, and Councilmember Blackhurst
11. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Review of COVID Statistics
Assistant City Manager Michael Martinez presented the updated COVID statistics and Tri-County Health Department health orders.
12. REPORTS
A. By the Mayor
B. By Department Heads
Chief of Police Paul Southard updated Council on the incident at the Riverwalk Apartments this morning.
C. By the City Attorney
D. By the City Manager
City Manager Bais DiSessa attended the SPEAK Week activities and reported that May 10th through the 14th is Brighton High School Spirit Week, May 21st is the City Council Goal Session and the Budget Calendar is being finalized.
13. REPORTS BY COUNCIL ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Councilmember Watts attended the SPEAK Week events and reported that May is Military Appreciation month.
Councilmember Taddeo attended the SPEAK Week events.
Councilmember Cushing attended the SPEAK Walk and participated in the City Attorney search.
Councilmember Jordinelli attended the Public Arts meeting.
Councilmember Humbert attended the SPEAK Walk, the Full Moon Bike Ride, the Seniors Beautification event and the Downtown Partnership Committee meeting.
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Councilmember Humbert, seconded by Councilmember Watts, to go into Executive Session at 8:06 p.m. for a conference with the City Attorney for the purpose of receiving legal advice on specific legal questions under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(b) regarding the DIA Noise Litigation. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Mills, Councilmember Cushing, Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember
Jordinelli, Councilmember Pollack, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember
Watts
Absent: 2 - Mayor Pro Tem Johnston, and Councilmember Blackhurst
Mayor Mills reconvened the meeting at 9:03 p.m.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Mills adjourned the meeting at 9:04 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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