City of Brighton
500 S. 4th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
Meeting Minutes - Draft
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
6:00 PM
Council Chambers
City Council
MAYOR - GREGORY MILLS
MAYOR PRO TEM - CLINT BLACKHURST
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
TOM GREEN, MATT JOHNSTON,
PETER PADILLA, JAN PAWLOWSKI,
MARY ELLEN POLLACK, ANN TADDEO
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Mills called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
A. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag
Councilmember Pollack led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
B. Roll Call
Present: 8 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst, Councilmember Green,
Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Taddeo
2. APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Pawlowski, seconded by Councilmember Padilla, to approve the Regular Agenda as presented. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst, Councilmember Green, Councilmember
Johnston, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember
Pollack, and Councilmember Taddeo
3. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of the June 6, 2023 City Council Minutes
B. Approval of the June 20, 2023 City Council Minutes
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE ADAMS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND THE CITY OF BRIGHTON FOR THE ADAMS COUNTY HEAD START PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID SECOND AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Resolution No. 2023-69
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst, seconded by Councilmember Pawlowski, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst, Councilmember Green, Councilmember
Johnston, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember
Pollack, and Councilmember Taddeo
4. CEREMONIES
A. Introduction of Growing Grads Young Entrepreneurs
Youth Services Manager Tawnya Russell introduced the participants in the Growing Grads Young Entrepreneurs program.
5. PUBLIC INVITED TO BE HEARD ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Speakers limited to five minutes)
Tom Green, and Brad Case with United Power, presented a capital credit check to the City in the amount of $32,484.97.
Jim Saxton expressed his opinion regarding the City Survey.
Verlane Saxton expressed concern regarding the removal of the permit parking surrounding Brighton High School and there being no response from the city.
Tom Lampo prayed for the city.
Cori Saxton expressed concern regarding the student parking and behavior around Brighton High School.
Mary Ann Ferrie asked the city to help correct issues at the retention basin and drainage basin at the Sugar Creek Development.
Robert Zyskowski expressed concern regarding the way trips and events are given out at the Eagle View Adult Center.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. ORDINANCES FOR INITIAL CONSIDERATION
8. RESOLUTIONS
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, SETTING FORTH CERTAIN FEES AND CHARGES ASSESSED BY THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2023
Mayor Mills read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Community Development Director Holly Prather and Interim Utilities Director Scott Olsen presented the proposed amendments to the adopted Fee Resolution including:
• $1,900 refundable fee per residential unit for single-family attached and detached homes for sod installation. For multi-family, commercial and industrial it will be based on an estimated cost to complete the landscaping.
• Clarify language regarding when the permit plan review fees are paid.
• Clarify that a reduced plan review rate is eligible for single-family detached and attached homes.
• Add ability to pay for permits and/or licenses through the city’s new on-line permitting and inspection software via e-check for $2.25 per transaction.
• Any transactions processed through the new software will be charged a 2.99% credit card convenience fee and a $0.99 transaction fee.
• An increase in the cost of the Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) fees to align with cost incurred to review plans and perform inspections.
• Add a Water Meter Inspection Fee and reinspection fee.
• Increase the Water Meter fee to the actual cost for city to purchase the meters.
Motion by Councilmember Padilla, seconded by Councilmember Taddeo, to approve Resolution 2023-70. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember
Pawlowski, and Councilmember Taddeo
No: 3 - Councilmember Green, Councilmember Johnston, and Councilmember Pollack
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING PARTICIPATION BY THE CITY OF BRIGHTON IN A COORDINATED ELECTION TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE ADAMS COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER AND THE WELD COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER ON NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Mayor Mills read the title of the Resolution into the record.
City Clerk Natalie Hoel explained that this action allows the city to participate in the Coordinated Election with Adams County and Weld County on November 7, 2023.
Motion by Councilmember Green, seconded by Councilmember Pawlowski, to approve Resolution 2023-71. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst, Councilmember Green, Councilmember
Johnston, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember
Pollack, and Councilmember Taddeo
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, RESCINDING RESOLUTION 05-52, AND APPROVING THE NAMING OF THE NEW MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER AFTER FORMER PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR MICHAEL WOODRUFF
Mayor Mills read the title of the Resolution into the record.
This item was Tabled.
9. UTILITIES BUSINESS ITEMS
10. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. City Attorney Summary of Accomplishments
City Attorney Alicia Calderon presented the Annual Update.
11. REPORTS
A. By the Mayor
Mayor Mills attended the Independence Day Celebration, the Movie at the Armory, the Metro Water Recovery Plant Tour, the Chamber Luncheon, the Barr Lake Event, the Inauguration of Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and the Morning with the Mayor event. The City BBQ is Thursday.
B. By Department Directors
C. By the City Attorney
D. By the City Manager
City Manager Michael Martinez announced that there will be a Special City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 25th.
E. By City Council
Councilmember Padilla attended the Cultural Arts Committee Meeting, and the CML conference. The Board of County Commissioners approved contracts for the opioid abatement settlements.
Councilmember Pawlowski attended the E-470 meeting.
Councilmember Johnston stated that the weeds in the city need to be taken care of.
Councilmember Green attended the Jacobs Run neighborhood BBQ .
Councilmember Taddeo attended the Brighton Housing Authority event, the City Museum event, and the Chamber luncheon.
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst, seconded by Councilmember Johnston, to go into Executive Session at 7:46 p.m. for discussion of a personnel matter relating to the City Attorney Evaluation pursuant to C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(f) and City Charter Section 5.4(C)(3). Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst, Councilmember Green, Councilmember
Johnston, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember
Pollack, and Councilmember Taddeo
B. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst, seconded by Councilmember Pawlowski, to go into Executive Session at 7:46 p.m. for legal advice on specific legal questions relating to Litigation under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(b) and City Charter Section 5.4(C)(3). Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst, Councilmember Green, Councilmember
Johnston, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember
Pollack, and Councilmember Taddeo
Mayor Mills reconvened the meeting at 8:37 p.m.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Mills adjourned the meeting at 8:37 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