City of Brighton
500 S. 4th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
Meeting Minutes - Draft
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
6:00 PM
Amended
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 6:01 p.m.
A. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag
Councilmember Taddeo led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
B. Roll Call
Present: 6 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst, Councilmember Green,
Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember Pawlowski, and Councilmember
Taddeo
Absent: 2 - Councilmember Johnston, and Councilmember Pollack
2. APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Green, seconded by Councilmember Pawlowski, to approve the Regular Agenda as presented. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst, Councilmember Green, Councilmember
Padilla, Councilmember Pawlowski, and Councilmember Taddeo
Absent: 2 - Councilmember Johnston, and Councilmember Pollack
3. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of the September 5, 2023 City Council Minutes
B. Approval of the September 12, 2023 City Council Minutes
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE BRIGHTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 269 BRIDGE STREET, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID LEASE AGREEMENT
Resolution No. 2023-93
D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ALMOST HOME FOR CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 22 SOUTH 4TH AVENUE, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID LEASE AGREEMENT
Resolution No. 2023-94
E. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE BRIGHTON HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 22 SOUTH 4TH AVENUE, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID LEASE AGREEMENT
Resolution No. 2023-95
F. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MAIN STREET CREATIVES FOR CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 36 SOUTH MAIN STREET, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID LEASE AGREEMENT
Resolution No. 2023-96
G. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH NATURE IN BRONZE FOR CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 36 SOUTH MAIN STREET, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID LEASE AGREEMENT
Resolution No. 2023-97
H. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE AMERICAN HIGHLAND CATTLE ASSOCIATION FOR CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 22 SOUTH 4TH AVENUE, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID LEASE AGREEMENT
Resolution No. 2023-98
I. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH COLORADO HORSE COUNCIL, INC. FOR CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 22 SOUTH 4TH AVENUE, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID LEASE AGREEMENT
Resolution No. 2023-99
J. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE COLORADO THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS ASSOCIATION FOR CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 22 SOUTH 4TH AVENUE, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID LEASE AGREEMENT
Resolution No. 2023-100
K. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION FOR CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 22 SOUTH 4TH AVENUE, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID LEASE AGREEMENT
Resolution No. 2023-101
Motion by Councilmember Green, seconded by Councilmember Taddeo, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst, Councilmember Green, Councilmember
Padilla, Councilmember Pawlowski, and Councilmember Taddeo
Absent: 2 - Councilmember Johnston, and Councilmember Pollack
4. CEREMONIES
A. Recognition of the Planning Commission for National Community Planning Month
Assistant Director of Community Development Mike Tylka recognized the members of the Planning Commission for their dedication to the City of Brighton.
B. Indigenous Peoples' Day Proclamation
Councilmember Padilla read the Proclamation into the record.
Motion by Councilmember Pawlowski, seconded by Councilmember Padilla, to approve the Proclamation. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst, Councilmember Green, Councilmember
Padilla, Councilmember Pawlowski, and Councilmember Taddeo
Absent: 2 - Councilmember Johnston, and Councilmember Pollack
5. PUBLIC INVITED TO BE HEARD ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Speakers limited to five minutes)
Valerie Rolfe, President of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge in Brighton spoke in support for the Public Safety Tax Measure.
Kathy Wardle with the Brighton Cultural Arts Commission invited City Council to the Excellence in Arts Awards event.
Tom Lampo prayed for the city.
6. ORDINANCES FOR INITIAL CONSIDERATION
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, GRANTING A PERPETUAL EASEMENT TO PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO OVER A PORTION OF REAL PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 34 TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID EASEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Mayor Mills read the title of the Ordinance into the record.
Motion by Councilmember Padilla, seconded by Councilmember Pawlowski, to approve the Ordinance. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst, Councilmember Green, Councilmember
Padilla, Councilmember Pawlowski, and Councilmember Taddeo
Absent: 2 - Councilmember Johnston, and Councilmember Pollack
7. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF ARTICLE 3-40 OF THE BRIGHTON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Mayor Mills read the title of the Ordinance into the record.
City Manager Michael Martinez explained that staff met with the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee.
Wilma Rose asked Council to consider allocating a portion of the funds going to the Communications and Engagement Department to the Cultural Arts Commission.
Councilmember Padilla asked that the Ordinance be amended to change Economic Development Corporation to Economic Development Department.
Motion by Councilmember Padilla, seconded by Councilmember Taddeo, to approve Ordinance 2431 as amended. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst, Councilmember Green, Councilmember
Padilla, Councilmember Pawlowski, and Councilmember Taddeo
Absent: 2 - Councilmember Johnston, and Councilmember Pollack
8. RESOLUTIONS
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COLORADO ENTERPRISE FUND AGREEMENT FOR SMALL BUSINESS AND MICRO LOAN FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT AND ANY FUTURE AMENDMENTS
Mayor Mills read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Economic Development Corporation Director Robin Martinez presented an amendment to the agreement with Colorado Enterprise Fund for the Revolving Loan Fund Program. This program began in 2020 to support businesses dealing with challenges due to COVID. City Council contributed $500,000 and that amount was matched by Colorado Enterprise Fund. There has been a request to modify the agreement so it aligns with the other programs authorized through the Colorado Enterprise Fund. Previously if a loan was defaulted on, the City and the Colorado Enterprise Fund would share in the cost by deducting that amount from the available funds, now the Colorado Enterprise Fund will repay those funds through other grants and programs. The City will grant up to $50,000 for a loan, but the Colorado Enterprise Fund will use other sources to fund needs above the city’s max.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst, seconded by Councilmember Green, to approve Resolution 2023-102. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst, Councilmember Green, Councilmember
Padilla, Councilmember Pawlowski, and Councilmember Taddeo
Absent: 2 - Councilmember Johnston, and Councilmember Pollack
9. UTILITIES BUSINESS ITEMS
10. GENERAL BUSINESS
11. REPORTS
A. By the Mayor
Mayor Mills attended the Metro Mayors Transportation Committee meeting, the NATA meeting, the Sazón Food Festival, and the retirement celebration for Commander Imfeld.
B. By Department Directors
Parks and Recreation Director Travis Haines reported that the Parks and Recreation Department was awarded the Professional of the Year 2023 for Preschool License Activity in Youth to Katie French and the Columbine Award for Innovation for the turf conversion projects at the Brighton Sports Complex and Pawlowski Fields.
C. By the City Attorney
D. By the City Manager
City Manager Michael Martinez reported that the affordable housing workshop is Thursday at the Adams County Government Center and presented the Board and Commission vacancy report.
E. By City Council
Councilmember Padilla attended the Sazón Food Festival, the Adams County Latino Festival, and a technical advisory panel for the south gateway along 120th Avenue.
Councilmember Pawlowski attended the E-470 meeting and the mural dedication.
Councilmember Green attended the Superintendent’s Cup High School football game, the mural dedication, and the Adams County Festival Latino.
Councilmember Taddeo attended the mural dedication, the Legacy Foundation meeting, and the Historic Preservation Commission meeting.
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst, seconded by Councilmember Pawlowski, to go into Executive Session at 7:07 p.m. for discussion of a personnel matter relating to the City Manager 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: 6 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst, Councilmember Green, Councilmember
Padilla, Councilmember Pawlowski, and Councilmember Taddeo
Absent: 2 - Councilmember Johnston, and Councilmember Pollack
Mayor Mills reconvened the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Mills adjourned the meeting at 7:36 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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