City of Brighton
500 S. 4th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
Meeting Minutes - Draft
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
6:00 PM
Special City Council Meeting
City Council Chambers
City Council
MAYOR - RICHARD N MCLEAN
MAYOR PRO-TEM - KIRBY WALLIN
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
LYNN BACA, REX BELL, JW EDWARDS
MARK HUMBERT, JOAN KNISS, KEN KREUTZER
CYNTHIA A MARTINEZ
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Wallin called the meeting to order at 6:05 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 Pro Tem Wallin, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Edwards,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Kniss, Councilmember Kreutzer,
and Councilmember Martinez
Not Present: 2 - Mayor McLean, and Councilmember Bell
2. APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Kreutzer, seconded by Councilmember Humbert, to approve the
Regular Agenda. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Pro Tem Wallin, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Edwards,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Kniss, Councilmember Kreutzer, and
Councilmember Martinez
Absent: 2 - Mayor McLean, and Councilmember Bell
3. PUBLIC INVITED TO BE HEARD ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
(Speakers limited to five minutes)
Kathryn Lawrence, 9482 East 146th Avenue, Brighton. Ms. Lawrence explained that she would like to
speak about Item 4A. City Attorney Christopher Ernst explained that this Item 4A is part of the Regular Agenda, so comment during this portion of the Agenda is not appropriate; in addition, Council does not receive public comment at the first reading of the Ordinance, but City Council will ask for public comment at the final reading of the Ordinance. Ms. Lawrence was invited to stay for Item 4A and also to return at second reading in order to comment. Ms. Lawrence explained that she has tried to contact the City Manager several times and has not received a response in return. The City Manager stated that he would promptly respond to her requests.
4. ORDINANCES FOR INITIAL CONSIDERATION
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON,
COLORADO, AMENDING SECTION 2-4-10. ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND TERM
OF THE BRIGHTON MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW
SUBPARAGRAPH (C) RELATED TO THE FILING AND CONSIDERATION OF
PROTESTS AS TO THE NOMINATION AND QUALIFICATIONS OF THE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL; AND, SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN
RELATION TO THE FOREGOING
Mayor Pro Tem Wallin read the title of the Ordinance into the record.
City Manager Esquibel introduced City Attorney Christopher Ernst.
City Attorney Christopher Ernst recommends that City Council codify some procedures around these
issues. The Ordinance would amend the existing Code to provide a more detailed process relating to
candidates who wish to run for and hold office in the City of Brighton and the qualifications that these
individuals would need to present. If there is a challenge to those qualifications providing procedure for the Council to receive and evaluate those challenges. It would be better to have a more detailed framework for City Council regarding these issues, beyond the existing Charter provisions. Attorney Ernst answered questions from Council regarding:
- That amended Rules and Procedures of Council are not part of this Ordinance, but would be adopted later by Resolution if Council adopts this Ordinance.
- Recommending that the Council's Rules and Procedures be amended after adoption of this Ordinance (if adopted), and prior to the next election.
- How closely the City of Brighton follows the State statutes regarding residency qualifications.
- Circumstances related to owning, renting or residing at more than one (1) property.
Motion by Councilmember Edwards, seconded by Councilmember Kniss, to approve the
Ordinance. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Pro Tem Wallin, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Edwards,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Kniss, Councilmember Kreutzer, and
Councilmember Martinez
Absent: 2 - Mayor McLean, and Councilmember Bell
5. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON,
COLORADO, ESTABLISHING CERTAIN BENEFITS FOR CITY PERSONNEL FOR
THE 2015 BUDGET YEAR AND SETTING FORTH THE DETAILS RELATED
THERETO
Mayor Pro Tem Wallin read the title of the Ordinance into the record.
City Manager Esquibel reported that this is the final reading of the Ordinance and there have not been
any changes since first reading.
Motion by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Humbert, to approve
Ordinance 2180. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Pro Tem Wallin, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Edwards,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Kniss, Councilmember Kreutzer, and
Councilmember Martinez
Absent: 2 - Mayor McLean, and Councilmember Bell
6. RESOLUTIONS
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON,
COLORADO, APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH HISTORY COLORADO
- THE COLORADO HISTORICAL SOCIETY, FOR THE AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($200,000.00), FOR THE MAIN
HOUSE INTERIOR PHASE 1 PROJECT AT THE BROMLEY-KOIZUMA-
HISHINUMA FARM; APPROVING THE CITY'S MATCHING FUND OBLIGATION IN
THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED
FORTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($180,945.00); AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO SIGN AND EXECUTE THE GRANT AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Mayor Pro Tem Wallin read the title of the Resolution into the record.
City Manager Esquibel introduced Parks and Recreation Director Gary Wardle.
Parks and Recreation Director Gary Wardle explained that this approves a grant agreement with
History Colorado, the State Historical Fund in the amount of $200,000.00 for the Phase I renovation of
the Bromley-Koizuma-Hishinuma Farm. This project will renovate the first floor of the house with heat,
water, sewer, windows, doors, woodwork restoration, stairs, and some asbestos abatement. This work
will get the farm functioning again. Staff will apply for a second grant to complete work on the second
floor. The original woodwork will be restored and reinstalled. The total project is estimated to cost
$380,945.00 and once this is approved it will go back to the State for their signature. Work on a design
contract will begin in January and work will be done in the spring and summer. The landscaping will be
done in two (2) phases; the first will bring in all of the utilities so the house can be connected. The
migrant workers cabin will be done during the second phase because it cannot be renovated as part of
the State Historic Fund grant. The second phase of the landscaping around the house will be
completed in the fall. Director Wardle answered questions from Council regarding:
- The water issues being taken care of at this time.
- The options if irrigation water is unavailable at the site.
Motion by Councilmember Kreutzer, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, to approve
Resolution 2014-103. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Pro Tem Wallin, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Edwards,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Kniss, Councilmember Kreutzer, and
Councilmember Martinez
Absent: 2 - Mayor McLean, and Councilmember Bell
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON,
COLORADO, APPROVING THE OPEN SPACE MINI-GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
ADAMS COUNTY IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THREE THOUSAND SIX
HUNDRED DOLLARS ($3,600.00), TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE PROJECT
REFERRED TO AS THE "PHEASANT RIDGE PARK - HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT"; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SAID GRANT AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Mayor Pro Tem Wallin read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Parks and Recreation Director Gary Wardle explained that this Resolution will approve an Adams
County Open Space mini-grant in the amount of $3,600.00 to complete the Pheasant Ridge
beautification project with the Brighton High School seniors in May, 2015 as part of their annual
volunteer program which has been very successful. The east edge of Pheasant Ridge Park is a native
area and the xeric gardens are in need of reconditioning. The senior volunteers will replant the xeric gardens and plant additional trees in the area. Staff hopes that the neighbors will continue to maintain the gardens in the area. Director Wardle answered questions from Council regarding:
- The work primarily being done on the east side of the park.
- There are two (2) costs in the Resolution, and there are two (2) mini-grants.
Motion by Councilmember Kniss, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wallin, to approve Resolution
2014-104. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Pro Tem Wallin, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Edwards,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Kniss, Councilmember Kreutzer, and
Councilmember Martinez
Absent: 2 - Mayor McLean, and Councilmember Bell
C. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
ADAMS COUNTY FOR GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$180,000.00 FOR THE NORTHGATE PARK DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND EXECUTE
THE GRANT AGREEMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Wallin read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Parks and Recreation Director Gary Wardle reported that this Resolution will approve an Adams
County Open Space grant in the amount of $180,000.00 which will be used to design and construct the
second park in Northgate. Neighborhood meetings will be held early next year to get the neighborhood
involved and to help find a name for this park. The majority of the funds for this park were collected
through developer fees when the subdivision was developed. Staff has waited to build this park until
there was sufficient maintenance staff to care for it. The total cost of the project is $605,000.00.
Approximately $380,000.00 was collected from developer fees so staff applied for grants for the
remainder of the funds. Design work will begin next summer and construction should begin early 2016.
Director Wardle answered questions from Council regarding:
- The park having a physical address at this time.
Motion by Councilmember Humbert, seconded by Councilmember Baca, to approve Resolution
2014-105. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Pro Tem Wallin, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Edwards,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Kniss, Councilmember Kreutzer, and
Councilmember Martinez
Absent: 2 - Mayor McLean, and Councilmember Bell
7. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Kreutzer, to adjourn at 6:40
p.m. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Pro Tem Wallin, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Edwards,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Kniss, Councilmember Kreutzer, and
Councilmember Martinez
Absent: 2 - Mayor McLean, and Councilmember Bell
CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO
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Kirby Wallin, Mayor Pro Tem
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Natalie Hoel, City Clerk
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Approval Date