City of Brighton
500 S. 4th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
Meeting Minutes - Draft
Tuesday, August 20, 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 Worth 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 July 16, 2024 City Council Minutes
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPOINTING ELIZA STOWE AS AN ALTERNATE MEMBER OF THE BRIGHTON HOUSING AUTHORITY WITH A TERM TO NOVEMBER 2029
Resolution No. 2024-67
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, SETTING COMPENSATION FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY ALICIA CALDERÓN
Resolution No. 2024-68
Motion by Councilmember Green, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, 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 Councilmember Pawlowski, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, to approve the Regular 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
4. CEREMONIES
5. PUBLIC INVITED TO BE HEARD ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Speakers limited to three minutes)
Jenny Valdivia thanked City Council for reinstating the residential parking permits around Brighton High School.
Tom Lampo prayed for the city.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. RESOLUTIONS
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL POLICY FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND AUTHORITIES
Mayor Mills read the title of the Resolution into the record.
City Attorney Alicia Calderón explained that language had been added to the policy to indicate that applicants would be contacted after their interview to let them know the status of their application.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, seconded by Councilmember Taddeo, to approve Resolution 2024-69. 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 AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH D2C ARCHITECTS, INC. FOR THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER DESIGN PROJECT FOR THE TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF ONE MILLION FOUR HUNDRED NINETY-ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE DOLLARS ($1,491,561.00), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Mayor Mills read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Facilities and Fleet Director Patrick Rome asked for approval of a change order for the design of the MSC building in the amount of $32,186.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, seconded by Councilmember Green, to approve Resolution 2024-70. 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
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, ADOPTING THE CITY COUNCIL POLICY FOR SOCIAL MEDIA
Mayor Mills read the title of the Resolution into the record.
City Attorney Alicia Calderón presented the City Council Policy for Social Media and stated that it is possible for private social media accounts to be considered a public forum if city business is being discussed. The policy emphasizes that social media sites for Councilmembers are personal pages and personal views are being expressed. City resources cannot be used for political purposes. Comments and persons may not be blocked when posting as a public official, except in limited circumstances as outlined in the policy. If three or more Councilmembers are engaged in a discussion about city business, this can be considered a public meeting. Confidential information cannot be shared on social media. If a Councilmember possesses the actual authority to speak on the city’s behalf and purport or profess to exercise that authority when speaking on social media, it can then be attributed to the city, and one must be aware of all the rules in the policy.
Motion by Councilmember Fiedler, seconded by Councilmember Taddeo, to approve Resolution 2024-71. 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
8. UTILITIES BUSINESS ITEMS
9. GENERAL BUSINESS
10. REPORTS
A. By the Mayor
Mayor Mills attended the Chamber luncheon, the Chamber After Hours event, the Eagle Ridge Academy expansion celebration, the 27J Schools New Teacher luncheon, and the Farm to Table benefit for Platte Valley Medical Center
B. By Department Directors
C. By the City Attorney
D. By the City Manager
City Manager Michael Martinez announced that the budget session is next Tuesday at 1:00 and the Study Session on September 24th will be canceled.
E. By City Council
Councilmember Snyder announced that the alleyway from Cabbage Street to Main Street now has lights.
Councilmember Fiedler attended the Almost Home appreciation breakfast and the Farm to Table event at Platte Valley Medical Center.
Mayor Pro Tem Padilla attended the Almost Home appreciation breakfast and the Housing Authority meeting.
Councilmember Green attended the 27J Schools New Teachers luncheon, the Farm to Table dinner at Platte Valley Medical Center, the Almost Home appreciation breakfast and the Allo Fiber after hours event.
Councilmember Pawlowski attended the Farm to Table event at Platte Valley Medical Center and several E-470 meetings.
Councilmember Worth attended the Youth Commission meeting, the Brighton on Broadway fundraiser for the Platte Valley Players, the 27J Schools New Teacher luncheon, and the Almost Home appreciation breakfast.
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, seconded by Councilmember Pawlowski, to go into Executive Session at 6:31 p.m. pursuant to C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(a) and (e) and Charter Section 5.4(C)(1) and (2) for negotiations related to real property acquisition. 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
Mayor Mills reconvened the meeting at 6:54 p.m.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Mills adjourned the meeting at 6:55 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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