City of Brighton
500 S. 4th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
Meeting Minutes - Draft
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
6:00 PM
Council Chambers
City Council
MAYOR - GREGORY MILLS
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
CLINT BLACKHURST, 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 Padilla led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
B. Roll Call
Present: 7 - Mayor Mills, Councilmember Blackhurst, Councilmember Green,
Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember
Pawlowski, and Councilmember Taddeo
Not Present: 1 - Councilmember Pollack
2. APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Johnston, seconded by Councilmember Pawlowski, to approve the Regular Agenda as presented. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Mills, Councilmember Blackhurst, Councilmember Green, Councilmember
Johnston, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember Pawlowski, and
Councilmember Taddeo
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Pollack
3. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of the January 3, 2023 City Council Minutes
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF BRIGHTON AND THE ADAMS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR THE PROVISION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID IGA ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, AND TO UNDERTAKE SUCH TASKS AND EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS AS MAY BE REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT SAID IGA ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Resolution No. 2023-08
Motion by Councilmember Padilla, seconded by Councilmember Taddeo, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Mills, Councilmember Blackhurst, Councilmember Green, Councilmember
Johnston, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember Pawlowski, and
Councilmember Taddeo
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Pollack
4. CEREMONIES
A. Recognition of Barr Lake Volunteers
Michelle Seubert from Barr Lake introduced the volunteers.
B. Black History Month Proclamation
Mayor Mills 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: 7 - Mayor Mills, Councilmember Blackhurst, Councilmember Green, Councilmember
Johnston, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember Pawlowski, and
Councilmember Taddeo
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Pollack
C. School Resource Officer Appreciation Day Proclamation
Councilmember Blackhurst read the Proclamation into the record.
Motion by Councilmember Green, seconded by Councilmember Taddeo, to approve the Proclamation. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Mills, Councilmember Blackhurst, Councilmember Green, Councilmember
Johnston, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember Pawlowski, and
Councilmember Taddeo
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Pollack
5. PUBLIC INVITED TO BE HEARD ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
(Speakers limited to five minutes)
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. ORDINANCES FOR INITIAL CONSIDERATION
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2383; ADOPTING THE MODEL TRAFFIC CODE, 2020 EDITION; SETTING FORTH DELETIONS, MODIFICATIONS, AND ADDITIONS THERETO, INCLUDING MODIFYING THE SPEED LIMIT IN ANY RESIDENCE DISTRICT FROM 30 MILES PER HOUR TO 25 MILES PER HOUR
Mayor Mills read the title of the Ordinance into the record.
Assistant Director of Public Works Christopher Montoya presented the adoption of the Model Traffic Code with the modification of reducing the speed limit to 25 miles per hour on residential streets. One action item in the Vision Zero Action Plan was to reduce the speed limit in residential areas. The Vision Zero branding will be incorporated into the new signage. The Brighton Police Department and city staff will work on outreach in the community. The cost of the project is $80,000 for replacement of the signs. Staff recommends approval of the Ordinance adopting the Model Traffic Code, 2020 Edition.
Motion by Councilmember Padilla, seconded by Councilmember Taddeo, to approve the Ordinance. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Mills, Councilmember Blackhurst, Councilmember Green, Councilmember
Padilla, Councilmember Pawlowski, and Councilmember Taddeo
No: 1 - Councilmember Johnston
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Pollack
8. RESOLUTIONS
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ALLO BRIGHTON, LLC FOR CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 14950 BRIGHTON ROAD, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID LEASE AGREEMENT
Mayor Mills read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Deputy City Manager Marv Falconburg presented the Lease Agreement with Allo Brighton, LLC as part of the citywide installation of a new high-speed fiber network. The central hub building is necessary to connect all the fiber. The land lease is for 1,250 sq. ft of land owned by the city for $700 per month for ten years. The lease can be renewed for two additional ten-year terms.
Jacob Higashi with the Allo team presented the plan for the implementation of the construction design and the communication plan with residents prior to construction. The construction should begin in February.
Motion by Councilmember Padilla, seconded by Councilmember Taddeo, to approve Resolution 2023-09. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Mills, Councilmember Blackhurst, Councilmember Green, Councilmember
Johnston, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember Pawlowski, and
Councilmember Taddeo
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Pollack
9. UTILITIES BUSINESS ITEMS
10. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Selection of a new Mayor Pro Tem
Motion by Councilmember Johnston, seconded by Councilmember Green, to select Councilmember Blackhurst as the Mayor Pro Tem until January, 2024. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Mills, Councilmember Green, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember
Padilla, Councilmember Pawlowski, and Councilmember Taddeo
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Pollack
Recuse: 1 - Councilmember Blackhurst
Mayor Mills called for a break at 6:59 p.m.
Mayor Mills reconvened the meeting 7:10 p.m.
City Clerk Natalie Hoel swore in Clint Blackhurst as the Mayor Pro Tem.
B. Ward 4 Vacancy Discussion
Mayor Mills and members of City Council discussed the options for filling the vacant Ward 4 seat.
Motion by Councilmember Johnston, seconded by Councilmember Taddeo, to take no action on the vacant Ward 4 seat until the Regular Municipal Election in November, 2023. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Mills, Councilmember Blackhurst, Councilmember Green, Councilmember
Johnston, Councilmember Padilla, and Councilmember Taddeo
No: 1 - Councilmember Pawlowski
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Pollack
11. REPORTS
A. By the Mayor
Mayor Mills met with Representative Caraveo, attended the Metro Mayors Caucus meeting, the Highway 7 Coalition meeting, the EDC luncheon, several ribbon cuttings, and the Richard Lambert Foundation Donor Appreciation dinner. Tomorrow is the Chamber Mornings with the Mayor event, and the Sister Cities dinner is Saturday.
B. By Department Directors
C. By the City Attorney
D. By the City Manager
City Manager Michael Martinez attended the Adams County City Managers meeting and the group is working on the homelessness issue in the community.
E. By City Council
Councilmember Padilla attended the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting and the Brighton Cultural Arts Commission meeting.
Councilmember Pawlowski attended the joint 27J Schools meeting, the DRCOG meeting and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting.
Councilmember Johnston attended the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst attended the Youth Commission meeting.
Councilmember Green attended the joint 27J Schools meeting, the EDC luncheon, and the Richard Lambert Foundation banquet.
Councilmember Taddeo attended two ribbon cuttings and the joint 27J Schools meeting.
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst, seconded by Councilmember Johnston, to go into Executive Session at 7:50 p.m. for legal advice on specific legal questions relating to Potential Litigation and a Litigation Update 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: 7 - Mayor Mills, Councilmember Blackhurst, Councilmember Green, Councilmember
Johnston, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember Pawlowski, and
Councilmember Taddeo
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Pollack
Mayor Mills reconvened the meeting at 8:49 p.m.
B. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst, seconded by Councilmember Taddeo, to go into Executive Session at 8:50 p.m. for determining positions relative to matters subject to negotiations pursuant to C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(e) and City Charter Section 5.4(C)(3) regarding a Potential Prospect. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Mills, Councilmember Blackhurst, Councilmember Green, Councilmember
Johnston, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember Pawlowski, and
Councilmember Taddeo
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Pollack
Mayor Mills reconvened the meeting at 9:20 p.m.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Mills adjourned the meeting at 9:20 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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