City of Brighton
500 S. 4th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
Meeting Minutes - Draft
Tuesday, September 17, 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 6:00 p.m.
A. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag
Councilmember Pawlowski 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 August 20, 2024 City Council Minutes
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPOINTING MEGAN MOTHERSHED AS AN ALTERNATE MEMBER OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD WITH A TERM TO JANUARY 2029
Resolution No. 2024-72
Motion by Councilmember Pawlowski, seconded by Councilmember Fiedler, 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 remove Items 4B and 13A and to add Item 11B to move the November 5, 2024 City Council meeting. 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
Recuse: 1 - Councilmember Johnston
4. CEREMONIES
A. Swearing In of New Board and Commission Member
B. Committing to Volunteerism Proclamation
This item was removed from the agenda.
5. PUBLIC INVITED TO BE HEARD ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Speakers limited to three minutes)
Mike Boutwell expressed concern regarding the RO Plant, eminent domain issues, fence setback requirements, new speed limit signs and his integrity being questioned by city staff.
Tom Lampo prayed for the city.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. ORDINANCES FOR INITIAL CONSIDERATION
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING THE SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER THE DEED AND ANY DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SALE
Mayor Mills read the title of the Ordinance into the record.
Utilities Director Scott Olsen presented the sale of a 5-acre portion of a larger parcel of city-owned land that was part of a water dedication. The city has plans for the larger parcel to become an infiltration pond for water rights return flows, but the smaller 5-acre portion is unusable. A neighboring property owner would like to purchase the 5-acre property for $31,500.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, seconded by Councilmember Taddeo, to approve the Ordinance. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, Councilmember Fiedler, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember Snyder, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember Worth
No: 1 - Councilmember Green
8. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AMENDING ARTICLES 3, 13, AND 14 OF THE BRIGHTON MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO IMPACT FEES AND UTILITY RATES
Mayor Mills read the title of the Ordinance into the record.
Janice smith expressed concern regarding the cost of the sewer bills and asked that the city reconsider the way sewer rates are charged.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, seconded by Councilmember Green, to approve Ordinance 2454. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, Councilmember Fiedler, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember Snyder, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember Worth
No: 2 - Councilmember Green, and Councilmember Johnston
9. RESOLUTIONS
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF SABLE BOULEVARD AND 136TH AVENUE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Mayor Mills read the title of the Resolution into the record.
City Manager Michael Martinez explained that this is a key property in the widening of the corridor and the cost for the property is $690,000, not to exceed $740,000.
Motion by Councilmember Pawlowski, seconded by Councilmember Fiedler, to approve Resolution 2024-73. 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 THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF TOWER ROAD AND SOUTHERN STREET AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Mayor Mills read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Parks and Recreation Director Travis Haines explained that the parcel is located at the intersection of Bromley Lane and South 40th Avenue and is approximately 7.5 acres. The city is currently in design for some sports fields on property to the north of this parcel and this purchase would give the city the opportunity to expand recreation activities in the future.
Motion by Councilmember Green, seconded by Councilmember Pawlowski, to approve Resolution 2024-74. 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
10. UTILITIES BUSINESS ITEMS
11. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Brighton High School Parking Permits
City Manager Michael Martinez explained that notice was sent to all participants in the parking permit program to inform them of this discussion tonight.
Edward Teske expressed concern regarding the parking permit situation at Brighton High School, the lack of enforcement by police officers and the need for speed bumps on 8th Avenue.
Daniel Teske expressed concern regarding people speeding on 8th Avenue, the need for speed bumps and having to pay for parking passes for their home.
Scott Currell expressed concern that the parking permit now has to be renewed and does not feel they should expire.
There is a motion on the floor by Mayor Pro Tem Padilla addressing two issues with the motion creating the parking permit program. The first portion grants the City Manager or designee the authority to make exceptions to the parking permit limitation of two per property for good cause or for extenuating circumstances. There are cases where a corner lot situation should not come back before City Council to be resolved, staff should resolve those issues. The second half of the motion is to move the fee for the permits set at $25.00 per year, per car, into the annual Fee Resolution so it can be acted on annually when all fees are set for the city instead of acting on it separately.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, seconded by Councilmember Taddeo, to grant the City Manager or designee the authority to make exceptions to the parking permit limitation of two per property for good cause or for extenuating circumstances and to set the annual and renewal fee for the parking permits in the annual Fee Resolution.
Aye: 7 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, Councilmember Fiedler, Councilmember Green, Councilmember Snyder, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember Worth
No: 2 - Councilmember Johnston, and Councilmember Pawlowski
B. Move November 5, 2024 City Council Meeting
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, seconded by Councilmember Fiedler, to cancel the November 5, 2024 City Council meeting and schedule a Special City Council meeting on November 4, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, Councilmember Fiedler, Councilmember Pawlowski, and Councilmember Snyder
No: 3 - Councilmember Green, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember Worth
Recuse: 1 - Councilmember Johnston
12. REPORTS
A. By the Mayor
Mayor Mills attended the 9/11 Remembrance event, and the Chamber luncheon. The bench dedication event for Councilmember Mary Ellen Pollack is Thursday at BJAA Park.
B. By Department Directors
C. By the City Attorney
D. By the City Manager
City Manager Michael Martinez reported that Trash Bash is Friday and Saturday and there is no Study Session meeting next week.
E. By City Council
Councilmember Fiedler recognized the Police Department and City staff for attending the Fuller Estates meeting last week.
Councilmember Johnston asked Utilities Director Scott Olsen to give City Council an Adams County Water Quality Association meeting update.
Councilmember Green attended the 203rd Celebration of the Guatemalan Independence Day. Saturday is the Richard Lambert Foundation 21st Annual Lantern Festival and Friday is the Brighton Cultural Arts Commission Hoedown at Berry Patch Farms.
Councilmember Worth attended the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meeting, the Youth Commission meeting, Art in the Park, Lulu’s Chile Festival, the Kids First Breakfast, the Chamber luncheon, and the Legacy Foundation meeting.
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. MOTION TO RECESS FOR AN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(f)(I) AND CHARTER SECTION 5.4(C)(5) FOR PERSONNEL MATTERS RELATED TO THE CITY MANAGER EVALUATION
This item was removed from the agenda.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Mills adjourned the meeting at 7:05 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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