City of Brighton
500 S. 4th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
Meeting Minutes - Draft
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
7:00 PM
Council Chambers
City Council
MAYOR - KENNETH J. KREUTZER
MAYOR PRO-TEM - JW EDWARDS
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
LYNN BACA, CLINT BLACKHURST, MARK HUMBERT,
MATT JOHNSTON, GREGORY MILLS, MARY ELLEN POLLACK,
KIRBY WALLIN
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
A. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
B. Roll Call
Present: 8 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Not Present: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
2. APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Wallin, seconded by Councilmember Baca, to approve the Regular Agenda as presented. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
3. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of the September 18, 2018 City Council Minutes
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPOINTING JAC CUNEY AS A MEMBER OF THE BRIGHTON URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY WITH A TERM TO AUGUST 2023
Resolution No: 2018-112
Motion by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Humbert, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
4. CEREMONIES
A. Swear in New Board and Commission Member
Deputy City Clerk Patricia Leyva swore in Brighton Urban Renewal Authority member Jac Cuney.
B. World War I Centennial Armistice Remembrance Proclamation
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards read the Proclamation into the record and presented it to Mr. Terry Young.
Motion by Councilmember Humbert, seconded by Councilmember Mills, to approve the Proclamation. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
C. Community Planning Month Proclamation
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards read the Proclamation into the record and presented it to Community Development Director Holly Prather.
Motion by Councilmember Wallin, seconded by Councilmember Johnston, to approve the Proclamation. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING THE RENAMING OF THE YOUTH SPORTS COMPLEX LOCATED AT 1100 VOILES STREET, BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AS THE “NORM AND JAN PAWLOWSKI PARK - YOUTH SPORTS COMPLEX”
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards read the Resolution into the record.
City Manager Philip Rodriguez introduced Parks and Recreation Director Gary Wardle.
Parks and Recreation Director Gary Wardle presented the Resolution naming the Sports Complex as the Norm and Jan Pawlowski Park - Youth Sports Complex. A naming petition was received for the sports complex at 1100 Voiles Street to be renamed. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board reviewed the application and held a public meeting on October 3, 2018. The Board unanimously approved recommending to City Council to rename the Youth Sports Complex to Norm and Jan Pawlowski Park - Youth Sports Complex.
Shelly Pawlowski, daughter-in-law of Norm and Jan, presented the history and accomplishments of Norm and Jan Pawlowski in the City of Brighton since moving to Brighton in 1967. These include a commitment to education, recreation, business and civic responsibility. Ms. Pawlowski respectfully requests that City Council honor Norm and Jan Pawlowski by renaming the Youth Sports Complex to the Norm and Jan Pawlowski Park - Youth Sports Complex.
Motion by Councilmember Blackhurst, seconded by Councilmember Pollack, to approve Resolution 2018-113 approving the renaming of the Youth Sports Complex located at 1100 Voiles Street, Brighton, Colorado, as the Norm and Jan Pawlowski Park - Youth Sports Complex. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
5. PUBLIC INVITED TO BE HEARD ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Speakers limited to five minutes)
Tom Green, United Power, 500 Cooperative Way. Mr. Green presented a check to the City for $45,825.11 as part of the cooperative process with United Power.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING THE ZONE CHANGE OF APPROXIMATELY 64.517 ACRES OF LAND GENERALLY LOCATED IN THE SOUTH ONE-HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF BRIGHTON, COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF COLORADO, FROM A ZONING DESIGNATION OF LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (I-1) TO A ZONING DESIGNATION OF HEAVY INDUSTRIAL (I-2) AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards read the title of the Ordinance into the record.
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards opened the public hearing at 7:34 p.m. and Deputy City Clerk Patricia Leyva verified the required postings and publications (September 19, 2018 in the Brighton Standard Blade) for this public hearing were completed.
City Manager Rodriguez introduced Senior Planner Lauren Simmons.
Senior Planner Lauren Simmons presented the Schara Property zone change. The property owner is Mr. Richard Schara, the applicant is Megan Turner, with Kimley Horn, and Alicia Tripp with Kimley Horn representing the applicant. The property was annexed in 2010 and zoned I-1. The applicant is requesting a rezone to I-2. The property is located near the intersection of Crown Prince Boulevard (WCR 6) and WCR 29 and consists of approximately 64 acres. Public notice was posted on the property and notice was mailed to property owners within 300’. The current zoning of the property is I-1 and there is a variety of industrial zoning in the surrounding areas. The Comprehensive Plan calls for the Schara property as appropriate for industrial uses. The industrial designation is primarily intended for light and heavy manufacturing, processing, assembly, large distribution, warehouses, truck terminals, gravel, and mineral extraction.
In reviewing the Comprehensive Plan, staff finds that this rezoning addresses two principles of the Comprehensive Plan. The first is managing growth; that new growth should favor existing areas of infrastructure and planning. The second is the freestanding City; Brighton will continue to develop in a self-sufficient sustainable manner with an appropriate balance between residential and non-residential uses. The rezoning request does make the property developable for a non-residential use as requested by the applicant.
The Schara Property complies with the Comprehensive Plan and all other City Master Plans. The property complies with the requirements of the Land Use and Development Codes. It provides consistency with the purpose and intent of the Land Use and Development Code. Provides compatibility with surrounding areas is harmonious with the character of the neighborhood and is not detrimental to the immediate area, the future development of the area, or the health, safety, or welfare of the inhabitants of the City. This zone change was reviewed by the Planning Commission on October 9, 2018 and recommended approval. A neighborhood meeting was held in July to explain the process to the surrounding property owners.
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards asked if the applicant would like to add anything to the presentation, they did not.
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards asked if anyone in the audience had questions for the applicant, there was none.
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak on behalf of the request, there was none.
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak against the request, there was none.
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards asked if any correspondence had been received, there was none.
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards asked if there were questions from City Council.
Councilmember Blackhurst asked if there are users for this property and what uses may occur on the property. Joseph Leer, Denver. Mr. Leer explained that a concrete pre casting company is looking to relocate to this location from north Denver. They would be looking to use half of the site to increase their efficiency and productivity by combining into a single plant on the site. There will be a production facility, storage and the main office building on the site. Councilmember Blackhurst asked if the production would require the use of City water. Mr. Leer indicated that they would need water and the company has been working through the agreements regarding water shares.
Councilmember Johnston asked for clarification regarding the difference in the I-1 and I-2 zone districts. Planner Simmons explained that the I-1 zoning would allow for light industrial uses like in house manufacturing with smaller storage yards. In looking at the property and noting that Vestas is zoned I-2 with a similar type of use with large outdoor storage, staff recommended the rezoning to have consistency in the area.
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards closed the public hearing at 7:44 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Baca, seconded by Councilmember Mills, to approve the Ordinance approving the zone change of approximately 64.517 acres of land generally located in the south one-half of the southeast one-quarter of section 20, township 1 north, range 66 west of the 6th principal meridian, City of Brighton, County of Weld, State of Colorado, from a zoning designation of Light Industrial (I-1) to a zoning designation of Heavy Industrial (I-2) and amending the zoning map accordingly. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING THE DESIGNATION OF THE BRIGHTON TRAIN DEPOT AS AN HISTORIC LANDMARK AND SETTING FORTH OTHER DETAILS RELATED THERETO
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards read the title of the Ordinance into the record.
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards opened the public hearing at 7:46 p.m. and Deputy City Clerk Patricia Leyva verified the required postings and publications (September 26, 2018 in the Brighton Standard Blade) for this public hearing were completed.
City Manager Rodriguez introduced Historic Preservation Coordinator Kimberly Bauer.
Historic Preservation Coordinator Kimberly Bauer presented the Historic Landmark Designation for the Brighton Train Depot. The applicant and owner is the City of Brighton and the property is located at 269 Bridge Street. The request is to review the nomination application for a historic designation and make a determination regarding the application. The Brighton Train Depot was the third depot to be built in Brighton and was completed in 1907. This train depot highlighted not only the economic vitality that the Union Pacific brought to Brighton, but the lasting social heritage embodied in the architectural style. The building served as a combination depot serving passenger and freight trains from 1907 to 1964. The depot was commonly the location for public gatherings including the Liberty Bell tour in 1915. The building served as a freight depot from 1964 until 1980 and has been a commercial building since that time. The building was gifted to the City in 1980 and was moved to its current location in 1981. Some changes have been made to the architecture over the years, but many of the character defining architectural features remain in excellent condition. These historic features include the decorative bargeboard in each gable and the decorative brackets under the wide overhanging eaves. The greenhouse addition and the Union Pacific Train Car addition are non-historic additions; they were added outside of the period of significance. Staff does not believe the additions have a disproportionately negative affect on the structures overall historic integrity. The Brighton Train Depot meets at least two criteria of integrity in all three out of three possible categories, therefore exhibiting exceptional historic importance as defined by the historic landmark section of the Municipal Code.
A sign was posted on the property and published in the Brighton Standard Blade no less than fifteen days prior to the public hearing. No formal comments have been received. All nominations for designation applications are reviewed for compliance with section 17-52-40 of the Brighton Municipal Code. The building is more than fifty years old, so it must meet at least one category per designation. The Train Depot meets criteria under all three categories. Staff finds that the building meets the criteria set forth for nomination of a historic landmark in section 17-52-30 of the Brighton Municipal Code. The proposed Ordinance establishes priority to preserve the orientation of the structure running parallel to the tracks, the exterior historic materials and details, original windows and doors, and the roof form.
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards asked if anyone in the audience had questions for the applicant, there was none.
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak on behalf of the request, there was none.
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak against the request, there was none.
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards asked if any correspondence had been received, there was none.
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards asked if there were questions from City Council.
Councilmember Johnston is not in favor of this project and expressed his concern for the cost of the project. Councilmember Johnston asked if this building were approved as a historic landmark, it would harm the ability for the City to save money as the project goes forward. There is concern that the historic designation will cost the City more than the money pit it already is. Historic Preservation Coordinator Bauer explained that with the designation status it would be eligible to receive certain historic tax credits through the state. The structure is in excellent integrity and the designation would not require any external changes to be made. Since the exterior is in such good condition, it should not be cost prohibitive. Brighton Urban Renewal Authority Director Ryan Johnson explained that this does not apply to the interior of the building. The boxcar and the greenhouse do not have the same kind of historic significance, so there may be proposed modifications to those areas. Councilmember Johnston asked if this designation would help the City with cost and not raise the cost of the project. Director Johnson explained that with a national designation there is a greater list of rules to follow. Approving a local designation does not have a negative hindrance. There may be program requirements if the City seeks a tax credit.
Councilmember Humbert asked when the planned improvements will begin and when the building will be in use. Director Johnson explained that the City is waiting for final paperwork from DOLA. The City can then begin the process of identifying a contractor. It is important to have the historic designation in place for the building because there would be a Certificate of Appropriateness process. Staff hopes to have proposed users for the space by the end of 2018 and begin the construction and design phase in early 2019. It is planned to have the building open in mid-year 2019.
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards closed the public hearing at 8:04 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Wallin, to approve the Ordinance approving the designation of the Brighton Train Depot as an historic landmark and setting forth other details related thereto. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
7. EMERGENCY ORDINANCES
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, ESTABLISHING CERTAIN BENEFITS FOR CITY PERSONNEL FOR THE YEAR 2019, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS RELATED THERETO
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards read the title of the Ordinance into the record.
City Manager Rodriguez introduced General Services Director Karen Borkowski Surine.
General Services Director Karen Borkowski Surine presented the benefits proposal for regular full-time and benefited part-time employees. City Council will consider the medical plan performance review; address the rising cost of pharmacy by placing with an RX coalition, self-funded dental benefits, biometrics through employee provider and enhanced vision. Staff is looking to address the problem of medical and pharmacy trends. The projected national medical trend is 7.1% and the drug trend is 12.7%. The goal is to continue to offer a quality network of providers and minimize disruption to members. Prescription cost management is the highest priority among the City’s plan sponsors. If the City were to switch to a pharmacy contract, the City would save approximately $272,658.00 over the current contract terms with a $126,816.00 savings over the UHC renewal offer. Carving out the pharmacy portion would allow more flexibility in the future.
The proposal is to change the administrator from United Healthcare (UHC) to United Medical Resources (UMR); this would not cause an impact to the current network the City uses. If the City were to contract, the benefits with Caremark/CVS there would be a significant improvement in the financial outcome because there would be a larger purchasing power. This change would have a minimal impact to the prescription coverage for current members. Staff would contact the employees that would be impacted by this change. UMR is a United Healthcare company and they would be the third party administrator and would handle claim reporting, utilization review and case management. The prescription benefit has a large coalition of employers that gives larger purchasing power, could negotiate better rates, and could renegotiate better contract terms. By moving to self-funding for dental, the City would maintain Delta Dental as the provider, the risk would be minimal and the current reserves would cover the risk. For biometrics, a face-to-face meeting with his or her provider would be encouraged for anyone that is benefited with a generous compliance period. In 2019, every benefited employee would be paying $12.50 per pay period for his or her insurance. This is a preventive care covered benefit. The renewal for the vision benefit was 4% below the current rate, so the frame and contact lens allowance was increased from $130.00 to $150.00. The options for Council’s approval include changing the benefits administrator from UHC to UMR; change the pharmacy benefit manager from UHC/ Optum to RxBenefits/Caremark; approve changing the dental funding to self-funded while continuing with Delta Dental; approve the City biometric screening plan; and approve the vision renewal with rate reduction and increased frame and contact lens benefit. Staff is requesting approval by Emergency Ordinance to allow time get every employee through open enrollment. These changes will require a new medical card and prescription card. Director Borkowski Surine and City Manager Rodriguez answered questions from Council regarding:
• The ability to continue to fill prescriptions at current pharmacies.
• This process being transparent to the employees.
• The process for changing to self-funded dental insurance.
• The overall aggregate financial change from current benefits to the 2019 benefits.
Motion by Councilmember Humbert, seconded by Councilmember Blackhurst, to approve Ordinance 2294 establishing certain benefits for City personnel for the year 2019, declaring an emergency, and setting forth details related thereto. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards called for a break at 8:19 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards reconvened the meeting at 8:29 p.m.
8. ORDINANCES FOR INITIAL CONSIDERATION
9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
10. RESOLUTIONS
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING THE STATEMENT OF WORK WITH THE COLORADO STATEWIDE INTERNET PORTAL AUTHORITY FOR THE GOOGLE G SUITE & VIRTRU EMAIL ENCRYPTION PROJECT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED NINETEEN THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($119,950.00), AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE STATEMENT OF WORK
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards read the title of the Resolution into the record.
City Manager Rodriguez introduced IT Direction David Guo.
IT Director David Guo presented the Google G Suite migration project. Director Guo introduced Holly Schoch with Google and Lisa Kabat with Tempus Nova, the City’s data migrator. The City is in need of a new office productivity tool. The City is currently in a hybrid environment with 50% of users on the Microsoft Exchange server and the other 50% of users on the Office 365 with Microsoft. There is a small percentage of users on SharePoint. The future state of this project will have the productivity tool contained within the Google G Suite product. For a seamless transition, the Microsoft Office Suite will remain installed on all desktops. The current system is problematic because a document is created and sent, that document is resent, forwarded, edited and returned to several people. This takes up a lot of space and wastes storage on the servers over time. The new workflow would create one copy that could be shared and edited in one document simultaneously. The G Suite will have word processing, spreadsheets, slideshows on deck, survey forms, and an easy website platform all in one. With Google’s vast infrastructure, it is always on. The email service will live in a cloud and would not require or rely on the on premise infrastructure. If there were a power surge with the current system, there is not the possibility to communicate and this add to the chaos. With Gmail, staff would still have the ability to communicate when it is needed most. G Suite is a single product suite, it is cloud hosted, 99.99% uptime guarantee, works anywhere on any device, collaboration focused, simple pricing and licensing, next generation ready, reduced IT costs, and is free from power outages, natural disasters and data loss. The product will be paid for through the Colorado Statewide Internet Portal Authority (SIPA), a state entity. There will be unlimited storage in the email boxes. The Virtru email encryption is a Google partner and will allow the City to be FedRAMP, HIPAA and CJIS compliant, offer end-to-end encryption, protects sensitive data, set expiration dates on emails, is mobile friendly and is easy to use. The timeline for the project is six weeks and will be done with a phased approach. The cost for the first twelve months with invoicing in 2019 is $49,000.00 for G Suite, $32,500.00 for Virtru, and $38,450.00 for data migration and professional services (one time) totaling $119,950.00. The City is currently paying $274.29 per license for Office 365 for a total of $137,145.00 annually. The cost for G Suite and Virtru is $163.00 per license for a total cost of $81,500.00 annually. Google will provide training, demo, best practices and certifications to staff. SIPA is the City’s procurement vehicle that will give the City special pricing and handle the billing and invoicing. Tempus Nova will be helping with data conversion, data migration and online training. Staff recommends approval of this Google G Suite project.
Holly Schoch representing Google, Boulder, Colorado. Ms. Schoch is part of the three-person account team that would support the City of Brighton if approval were given for this product. Google has eight products that gets one billion users every day, so customer service, reliability and performance are important. Google has built the largest, most advanced infrastructure in the world. Google is one of the largest server manufacturers and they are all used internally. Google keeps the licensing as simple as possible; everything is included in a single price per user. Five million companies and seven states have gone google and there are roughly forty cities and counties using Google. There are other savings if the City would collapse some of the current tools being used and cover those using the tools provided free of charge with G Suite. The State of Colorado has saved over thirty million dollars by eliminating unneeded tools. Using the G Suite products will help employees to be more productive in their jobs.
Director Guo and Holly Schoch answered questions from Council regarding:
• Email users being required to log into Google each time.
• The ability to use the mail icon on the iPad.
• There being a problem working back and forth between Office 365 and the G Suite.
• The ability to add Gmail to existing email accounts.
• The vulnerability of the information in the cloud storage.
Motion by Councilmember Johnston, seconded by Councilmember Mills, to approve Resolution 2018-114 approving the Statement of Work with the Colorado Statewide Internet Portal Authority for the Google G Suite & Virtru Email Encryption Project, in an amount not to exceed $119,950.00, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the Statement of Work. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION FOR AMENDMENT 74, AN ATTEMPT TO AMEND THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION TO DRASTICALLY LIMIT STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES AT A HIGH COST TO TAXPAYERS, TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON AT A GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 6, 2018; SETTING FORTH THE REASONS THAT THE OPPOSITION TO THE PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT 74 IS IMPORTANT TO THE CITIZENS OF BRIGHTON; URGING THE CITIZENS OF BRIGHTON TO VOTE AGAINST AMENDMENT 74; AND SETTING FORTH OTHER DETAILS THERETO
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Motion by Councilmember Johnston, seconded by Councilmember Wallin, to approve Resolution 2018-115 expressing its opposition for Amendment 74, an attempt to amend the Colorado Constitution to drastically limit state and local government services at a high cost to taxpayers, to be submitted to the voters of the City of Brighton at a general election to be held on November 6, 2018; setting forth the reasons that the opposition to the passage of Amendment 74 is important to the citizens of Brighton; urging the citizens of Brighton to vote against Amendment 74; and setting forth other details thereto. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, EXPRESSING ITS SUPPORT FOR PROPOSITION 110 TO AUTHORIZE AN INCREASE OF THE STATE’S SALES AND USE TAX RATE FROM 2.9 PERCENT TO 3.52 PERCENT FOR 20 YEARS, TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON AT A GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 6, 2018; SETTING FORTH THE REASONS THAT THE PASSAGE OF PROPOSITION 110 IS IMPORTANT TO THE CITIZENS OF BRIGHTON; AND URGING THE CITIZENS OF BRIGHTON TO VOTE IN FAVOR OF PROPOSITION 110
There was discussion among some Councilmembers regarding the approval of the Resolution by City Council.
Motion by Councilmember Johnston, seconded by Councilmember Wallin, to table the Resolution. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Not Present: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, ENCOURAGING RESIDENTS OF GREATER BRIGHTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT TO CAREFULLY CONSIDER THE GREATER BRIGHTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BALLOT ISSUE 7F AUTHORIZING A MILL LEVY INCREASE
There was discussion among some Councilmembers regarding the approval of the Resolution by City Council.
Motion by Councilmember Baca, seconded by Councilmember Johnston, to approve Resolution 2018-116 encouraging residents of Greater Brighton Fire Protection District to carefully consider the Greater Brighton Fire Protection District ballot issue 7F authorizing a mill levy increase. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Pollack, and
Councilmember Wallin
No: 1 - Councilmember Mills
Absent: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
11. UTILITIES BUSINESS ITEMS
Resolutions
A. A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL WASTEWATER FUND BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2018 FISCAL YEAR IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE MILLION, SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,675,000) FOR THE PURCHASE OF APPROXIMATELY 15.54 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, OF REAL PROPERTY, LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF MAIN STREET AND DENVER STREET, BRIGHTON, COLORADO
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards read the title of the Resolution into the record.
City Manager Rodriguez explained that City Council recently approved the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the approximate 15.5 acres of property located at Denver Street and North Main Street. Staff has done its due diligence and is recommending moving forward with that contract. Staff is requesting a supplemental budget appropriation for 1.675 million dollars for the acquisition of the property. The City had an agreement with the Great Western Sugar Company that required the City to move an existing sewer line. The cost to move the line would have been 2.25 million to 4.5 million. At that time, staff began to negotiate the purchase of the property to save the cost of relocating the sewer line. Staff feels this purchase helps the City to be financially responsible. The purchase price is 1.6 million dollars and the $75,000.00 is to help facilitate the transaction cost, any funds that are not used will fall back to the fund balance for 2019. City Manager Rodriguez answered questions from Council regarding:
• The negotiations for the property being complete.
Motion by Councilmember Humbert, seconded by Councilmember Blackhurst, to approve Resolution 2018-117 approving a supplemental Wastewater Fund budget appropriation for the 2018 fiscal year in the amount of $1,675,000.00 for the purchase of approximately 15.54 acres, more or less, of real property, located at the northwest corner of Main Street and Denver Street, Brighton, Colorado. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
12. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Cancel the November 6, 2018 City Council Meeting for the National League of Cities Conference
Motion by Councilmember Wallin, seconded by Councilmember Humbert, to cancel the November 6, 2018 City Council Meeting for the National League of Cities conference. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
B. Schedule a Special City Council Meeting on November 13, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. to include approval of October 2, 2018 Minutes, Small Business Saturday Proclamation, Wireless Communication Facilities Code Amendment, Sign Code Amendment, Schara Property Rezoning, Brighton Train Depot Historic Designation, Park Naming Petition for Venture Park, 2018 Second Budget Amendment, 2019 Fee Schedule, Commerce City IGA, Transportation Budget Funds, South Platte Wells Transmission Line Design, Design/Build for Greensand Effluent Line Repair, and Replace Cathodic Protection 8.3MG Tank
Motion by Councilmember Johnston, seconded by Councilmember Humbert, to schedule a Special City Council meeting on November 13, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. to include approval of the October 2, 2018 minutes, Small Business Saturday Proclamation, Wireless Communication Facilities Code Amendment, Sign Code Amendment, Schara Property Rezoning, Brighton Train Depot Historic Designation, Park Naming Petition for Venture Park, 2018 Second Budget Amendment, 2019 Fee Schedule, Commerce City IGA, Transportation Budget Funds, South Platte Wells Transmission Line Design, Design/Build for Greensand Effluent Line Repair, and Replace Cathodic Protection 8.3MG Tank. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
C. Cancel the December 25, 2018 Study Session for the Christmas Holiday
Motion by Councilmember Wallin, seconded by Councilmember Mills, to cancel the December 25, 2018 Study Session for the Christmas Holiday. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
D. Cancel the January 1, 2019 City Council Meeting for the New Year's Holiday
Motion by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Blackhurst, to cancel the January 1, 2019 City Council meeting for the New Year’s Holiday. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
13. REPORTS
A. By the Mayor
B. By Department Heads
C. By the City Attorney
D. By the City Manager
14. REPORTS BY COUNCIL ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Councilmember Mills attended the 50th Anniversary for Henderson Elementary, the Brighton Chamber and EDC Meet the Candidates event and the Teen Town Hall.
Councilmember Blackhurst attended the Teen Town Hall.
Councilmember Pollack attended the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting.
Councilmember Wallin attended the Teen Town Hall.
Councilmember Johnston attended the Teen Town Hall.
Councilmember Humbert reported that the Housing Authority held its annual Resource Fair at the end of September and Windmill Ranch opened on October 1st.
Councilmember Baca attended the Fire Board meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards attended the Senior Advisory Board meeting. The Eagle View Adult Center Craft Fair is on November 3rd and the Turkey Trot will take place before Thanksgiving.
15. EXECUTIVE SESSION
16. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Councilmember Wallin, seconded by Councilmember Humbert, to adjourn at 9:47 p.m. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Not Present: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO
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J.W. Edwards, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
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Patricia Leyva, Deputy City Clerk
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