City of Brighton
500 S. 4th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
Meeting Minutes - Draft
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
6:00 PM
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 6:00 p.m.
A. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag
Councilmember Green led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
B. Roll Call
Present: 7 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst, Councilmember Green,
Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember
Pawlowski, and Councilmember Taddeo
Not Present: 1 - Councilmember Pollack
2. APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst, seconded by Councilmember Green, to approve the Regular Agenda as presented. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst, Councilmember Green, Councilmember
Johnston, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember Pawlowski, and
Councilmember Taddeo
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Pollack
3. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of the September 19, 2023 City Council Minutes
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF JR ENGINEERING, LLC FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR SABLE BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT #23-007963 FOR THE CONTRACT AMOUNT OF TWO MILLION THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THIRTEEN DOLLARS ($2,371,313.00) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Resolution No. 2023-103
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF LARSON INCITTI ARCHITECTS P.C. FOR THE BRIGHTON GYM EXPANSION DESIGN, PROJECT #23-008162, FOR THE CONTRACT AMOUNT OF FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS ($524,000.00) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Resolution No. 2023-104
D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING BASELINE ESTIMATE RELATED TO PROPOSITION 123 AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A COMMITMENT RELATED THERETO
Resolution No. 2023-105
E. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, CALLING FOR A SPECIAL MAIL BALLOT RUN-OFF MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR WARD 4, IF NECESSARY, TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 5, 2023; APPOINTING THE BRIGHTON CITY CLERK AS THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL; SPECIFYING THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY CLERK REGARDING THE CONDUCT OF THE ELECTION; AND SETTING FORTH OTHER DETAILS RELATED THERETO
Resolution No. 2023-106
F. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, WAIVING THE FORMAL SOLICITATION PROCEDURE FOR THE PURCHASE OF FLEET VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT THROUGH THE END OF THE 2024 FISCAL YEAR
Resolution No. 2023-107
G. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING ACCEPTANCE OF AN EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) AND AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO SIGN THE JAG GRANT AGREEMENT AND ANY OTHER PUBLIC SAFETY GRANT AGREEMENTS FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
Resolution No. 2023-108
H. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE MASTER PRICE AGREEMENT 22-007836M WITH BUILDING TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS, INC. FOR ON-CALL HVAC SERVICES WITH THE ANNUAL NOT-TO-EXCEED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($600,000.00) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Resolution No. 2023-109
Motion by Councilmember Pawlowski, seconded by Councilmember Padilla, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst, Councilmember Green, Councilmember
Johnston, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember Pawlowski, and
Councilmember Taddeo
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Pollack
4. CEREMONIES
5. PUBLIC INVITED TO BE HEARD ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
(Speakers limited to five minutes)
Tom Lampo prayed for the City.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING THE BROMLEY FARMS ZONING MAP AMENDMENT FROM THE BROMLEY FARMS PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT TO THE ZONING DESIGNATIONS R-1A, R-1B, R-3, AND O FOR AN APPROXIMATELY 142.72 ACRES OF PROPERTY, GENERALLY LOCATED TO THE SOUTH OF BROMLEY LANE, EAST OF CHAMBERS ROAD, WEST OF THE BRIGHTON OASIS FAMILY AQUATIC PARK, NORTH OF THE INDIGO TRAILS SUBDIVISION, AND MORE SPECIFICALLY LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF BRIGHTON, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO
Mayor Mills read the title of the Ordinance into the record.
Mayor Mills opened the public hearing at 6:10 p.m. and Deputy City Clerk Erin Kelm verified the required postings and publications (October 3, 2023 on the City of Brighton Website) for this public hearing were completed.
Senior Planner Nick Di Mario presented the Bromley Farms Zoning Map Amendment. The property is located to the south of Bromley Lane, east of Chambers Road, west of the Brighton Oasis Family Aquatic Park, and north of the Indigo Trails Subdivision. The request is to rezone the 142.72-acre property from Bromley Farms Planned Unit Development to R-1A (Single and Two Family Residential), R-1B (City Neighborhood Residential), R-3 (Multiple Family Residential), and O (Open Space District). The Land Use & Development Code allows for the adoption of the zoning map amendment and staff used the zoning map amendment review criteria to review the proposal. The property was annexed under the Hishinuma Annexation and was zoned the Bromley Farms Planned Unit Development (PUD). The current allowed uses include single family, multi family, and parks and open space. The Bromley Farms PUD was approved in 2011 with a vested property right of six years and City Council granted two extensions to the initial vested property right, which extended the timeline to December, 2021. City Council found with the second extension that no further vesting should take place unless the land was platted by December, 2021. The property has not yet been platted. The applicant is now requesting that the land be rezoned to those zone districts under the Land Use & Development Code.
The existing Bromley Farms PUD includes several planning areas throughout the property. The PUD regulates each planning area (PA) in relation to allowed uses. PA-1 and PA-2 allow low, medium, and high density single and multiple family residential. PA-3 allows low and medium density single family residential. PA-4 allows low density single family residential. PA-5 allows low and medium density single family residential. PA-6 allows low density single family residential. The PUD allows open space and parks throughout the property.
The proposed zoning map amendment includes R-1A, R-1B, R-3 and O. The intent of the R-1A zone district is to provide low density residential neighborhoods with close access to schools and parks and can be used in walkable neighborhood settings and integrated with other zone districts. The R-1A district would be integrated with the R-1B, R-3, and Open Space districts. The intent of the R-1B district is to provide compact and walkable neighborhoods with close proximity to supporting uses and should be located close to zone districts that provide a broader range of housing types. The close proximity to the R-3 zone district provides said range of housing types. The intent of the R-3 zone district is to provide medium to high density residential living, located in areas that have transitions between lower density neighborhoods and more intense non-residential uses. These should be located near public amenities such as RTD transit stops. The intent of the O (open space) zone district is to integrate open and civic space systems such as parks, natural areas, trails and integrate in various development patterns. All the residential zone districts do allow for parks and open space uses.
The PUD and zoning map amendment generally allow the same uses within the same areas. The proposed zoning map amendment includes an open space zone district. If the zoning map amendment is approved and the land is platted, the open space area would be dedicated to the city.
The Comprehensive Plan designates this property as a mix of high and low density residential and parks and open spaces. The primary uses of the residential designation include single family attached and detached and multiple family dwellings. The secondary uses are parks and open space and recreational amenities. The R-3 multi family zoning would have access to an arterial roadway and the higher density zoning is located along the same roadway and in proximity to existing and future commercial uses. The land located to the west across Chambers Road is designated as mixed-use commercial. The proposed R-3 zoning will contribute to the diversity of residential uses located with proximity to commercial zoning. In Chapter 3 of the Comprehensive Plan regarding opportunity area No. 14, the proposed rezoning would facilitate development that would be responsible for building adjacent roadways to their ultimate condition. One of these roadways is Bromley Lane. No. 14 states that spaces between commercial development should be developed with mixed density residential and open spaces. The proposed zoning map amendment proposes a wide range of residential densities and includes a vast area of open space zoning.
Chapter Four of the Comprehensive Plan states that the included policies are citywide themes that should guide all development and renovations. This property is within the urban growth boundary and is bound by a major arterial and a collector roadway. There currently exists water and sewer lines adjacent to the property. The build out of any future roadways and all infrastructure items would fall under the financial responsibility of the developer. Staff and the applicant worked with multiple external agencies throughout the review process. If the zoning map amendment is approved and subsequent land use applications are submitted to the city, these external agencies would continue to be involved in the review process. The proposal will contribute to the healthy balance of residential and non-residential uses. The property is located within close proximity to existing and future commercial properties within the Bromley Lane corridor. The proposed rezoning would allow for a mix of diverse housing options that will utilize the commercial properties. The proposed open space zoning would allow for the utilization of the Fulton Ditch as a water conveyor, an open space corridor and an alternative transportation corridor. This directly pursues the city’s goals of creating a north to south pedestrian and cycling route. The residential development would be required to provide trails throughout the subdivision and along the Fulton Ditch. This will allow for more alternative forms of transportation. The residential development would be located just over half a mile from existing RTD bus stops. Build out of Chambers Road and other internal roadways and trails would allow for a more walkable and bikeable environment. Future residential development of the land would require residential design standards review to ensure design and architecture enhances and streetscapes. The mix of zone districts would provide for diverse housing options and costs. The proposed open space zoning would facilitate usable and accessible green spaces for the neighborhood and community as a whole.
City Council shall use the review criteria in the Land Use & Development Code Section 2.03 B in making its decision. The proposal is in accordance with the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan and the proposed uses allowed by the desired zone districts are in line with the character of the surrounding uses. The property can be adequately served by the city and other agencies. The proposal serves a community need that is not possible under the current zoning. City staff finds this site as appropriate for residential and open space uses given its specific location based on the desires of the community based on the Comprehensive Plan.
In accordance with the Land Use & Development Code, signs were posted on the property on September 29, 2023. Notice was published on the city’s website and mailed to all property owners within 1,000 ft of the property on October 3, 2023. Notice was posted on various social media sites. A neighborhood meeting was held on August 31, 2022. Planning staff has received two formal comments.
The Development Review Committee reviewed the project and recommended approval. Staff finds that the zoning map amendment is in general compliance with the requirements as outlined in the Land Use & Development Code. The Planning Commission heard the request on August 24, 2023 and unanimously voted to recommend approval. Staff recommends approval of the Bromley Farms Zoning Map Amendment.
Mayor Mills asked if the applicant would like to add anything to the presentation.
Phil Stuepfert with H.R. Green, lead planner for the project gave a presentation highlighting the review criteria to be used to make the decision regarding the request for the Bromley Farms Zoning Map Amendment.
Julie Blair, Brighton. Ms. Blair expressed concern regarding water, emergency services, overcrowding at the hospital, parking, traffic, increased crime, decreased home values, and growth being way ahead of infrastructure.
Marris Pincsak, Brighton. Ms. Pincsak expressed concern regarding traffic on Bromley Lane, capacity at 27J Schools, lack of infrastructure, and the negative impact to the neighborhood and the historic farm.
Morgan Stiles, Brighton. Mr. Stiles expressed concern regarding there being too much development in this area.
Laurie Maier, Brighton. Ms. Maier expressed concern regarding traffic on Bromley Lane, infrastructure, water, and affordable housing.
Mayor Mills asked if staff or the applicant would like to address any of the comments by the public.
Senior Planner Nick Di Mario stated that per city Code the applicant would not be permitted to pay a fee-in-lieu for water, they will be required to dedicate water. The comments regarding traffic and infrastructure were not addressed because this is a hearing for zoning. A Subdivision Plan will be presented to the Planning Commission, City Council and the public in the future that details the infrastructure items if this is approved. Parking requirements were increased this year with recent Code updates, and parking would not be allowed on Bromley Lane. There was a high-level Traffic Impact Study submitted with the Zoning Map Amendment that shows the potential impacts of the zone districts. Decreased property values is not a reviewable criteria in the Code. With the build out of Bromley Lane, one would not be permitted to drive across the roadway. 27J Schools was involved in the review process for this application and will be involved moving forward. They will decide if land would need to be dedicated or if a fee would be required. The Capital Facility Fee Foundation receives funds with each permit that is pulled, this goes toward needs for the school district.
Mayor Mills asked if any correspondence had been received, there was none.
Mayor Mills asked if there were questions from City Council.
Councilmember Pawlowski feels she needs more information and time to consider this project.
Councilmember Green explained that ten new schools have been built to handle growth in the city. Councilmember Green asked if the PUD is currently in place and Planner Di Mario explained that it is. Councilmember Green asked when it would expire, and Planner Di Mario reported that the vesting expired in December 2021. Councilmember Green asked if the developer could build medium to high density in that corner right now and Planner Di Mario stated that if the Council would allow the Subdivision Plan to move forward under the Bromley Farms PUD, they could. Councilmember Green asked if there would be a traffic signal at Chambers Road and Planner Di Mario explained that this would be determined with the Subdivision Plan.
Councilmember Johnston stated that he wants the questions from the public regarding roadways and water to be answered. Planner Di Mario explained that Chambers Road up to 8th Avenue is a collector roadway and the developer will be required to build that out and the unfinished portion of Bromley Lane will be built out. Public Works Director Greg Labrie explained that Bromley Lane is an arterial roadway and can hold up to a maximum of 50,000 vehicles per day. As the Traffic Impact Study is refined, ways to facilitate traffic will be looked at like traffic signals and auxiliary lanes. This will be considered when what is being built in the area is presented. The roadways at full build out will be capable of handling the traffic being proposed. Councilmember Johnston asked about possible realignment of the trails. Planner Di Mario explained that the Comprehensive Plan considers the Fulton Ditch Trail to be a natural area that provides north and south connections. The applicant and staff agree that the open space area is a perfect place to provide the north / south connection. The Comprehensive Plan specifically states that the high density residential should be placed on the corner of Bromley Lane and Chambers Road with the lower density uses being on the south end. Councilmember Johnson does not agree with that and feels this should be done a different way, not just placing the high density near the roadway so no additional roads need to be built. Councilmember Johnston would like to see other options presented.
Councilmember Padilla asked if the R-1B zoning enables the building of duplexes, fourplexes or patio homes and Planner Di Mario stated that is correct. The intent of the R-1B zone district is to have a more walkable, medium density residential area. Duplexes and row homes are allowed, and the lot minimum square footage is lower to encourage density. Councilmember Padilla stated that there are not many places in the city for people to have starter homes or homes to retire in. This zoning accomplishes these things. There are very few vacancies in apartments and there is a need for this type of housing. Councilmember Padilla asked if the requirement is for Chambers Road to be completed between Indigo Trails and Bromley Lane. Planner Di Mario explained that nothing has been agreed to by the city, but included in the Subdivision Plan that is under review is the build out of Chambers Road, the build out of Bromley Lane, 15th Avenue and Kite Street. Councilmember Padilla asked if the trail aligns with the Fulton Ditch and open space on the north side of Bromley Lane. Planner Di Mario feels the area chosen for open space is the most optimal placement because of the ditch. Councilmember Padilla asked if all the parks in the neighborhood would move to the designated open space. Planner Di Mario explained that there are parks planned throughout the zone districts. Councilmember Padilla asked if the R-3 zone district is designated for affordable housing. Mr. Stuepfert explained that it will be market rate. Councilmember Padilla asked if this was not approved, the requirements of the PUD would remain in place to be developed, the zoning is not what is enabling development of the property. Planner Di Mario stated that is correct.
Councilmember Pawlowski feels the apartments would be better in a different place because the property is on a hill.
Mayor Mills closed the public hearing at 7:18 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Padilla, seconded by Councilmember Taddeo, to approve the Ordinance. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst, Councilmember Green, Councilmember
Padilla, and Councilmember Taddeo
No: 2 - Councilmember Johnston, and Councilmember Pawlowski
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Pollack
7. CONSOLIDATED ITEMS FOR SEQUENTIAL REVIEW
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 BUDGET, AND APPROPRIATING SUMS OF MONEY TO THE VARIOUS FUNDS AND SPENDING AGENCIES IN THE AMOUNTS SPECIFIED BELOW IN THE AMOUNT OF $265,434,894, FOR THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 (PUBLIC HEARING)
Mayor Mills read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Mayor Mills opened the public hearing at 7:19 p.m. and Deputy City Clerk Erin Kelm verified the required postings and publications (October 5, 2023 in the Brighton Standard Blade) for this public hearing were completed.
Budget and Performance Manager Kayla Barber-Perrotta presented the 2024 budget, the mill levy and the 2024 Fee Resolution. The budget includes capital carryover, personnel adjustments, insurance, the ERP financial system, Police Department retention program, and a funding increase to the Legacy Foundation. Manager Barber-Perrotta presented the breakdown of the budget by fund with 55% being used for capital projects.
Senior Management Analyst Kathryn Mortensen explained that Council is required to set the mill levy annually. The mill levy has been fixed at 6.65 for the past two decades. The 2023 mill levy is projected to result in $6,584,051 in revenues for the 2024 budget.
Analyst Mortensen presented the 2024 Fee Resolution and the changes that were made to the Cemetery section, the Police Department section, the Courts section, and clean-up of language regarding business and liquor licensing. Changes were made to Utilities to reflect cost of service delivery.
Mayor Mills asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak on behalf of or against the request, there was none.
Mayor Mills asked if any correspondence had been received, there was none.
Mayor Mills asked if there were questions from City Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst asked how many additional staff members the 2024 budget funds and Manager Barber-Perrotta stated that there are three. Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst asked for the percentage increase for health insurance and Manager Barber-Perrotta explained that it is 6%. Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst asked what the increased revenue will be from property taxes. Manager Barber-Perrotta explained that it is about a two-million-dollar difference.
Councilmember Green is proud of the City for doing such great work and not increasing the mill levy for over twenty years.
Councilmember Johnston asked for the total amount sitting in the reserve fund for next year. Manager Barber-Perrotta stated that the total amount budgeted for emergency reserves is just over 1.2 million dollars. Councilmember Johnston asked what TABOR requires the city to have. Manager Barber-Perrotta explained that TABOR is part of the reserve that has to be kept in the unappropriated based on a percentage of what is collected. Councilmember Johnston asked how much oil and gas money there is for 2024 and Manager Barber-Perrotta explained that she would get that information sent to Council.
Councilmember Padilla asked if there will be adjustments next year for capital rollover and Manager Barber-Perrotta explained that the largest variation is capital and also that in 2023 there was the Metro buyout.
Mayor Mills closed the public hearing at 7:41 p.m.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst, seconded by Councilmember Taddeo, to approve Resolution 2023-110. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst, Councilmember Green, Councilmember
Johnston, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember Pawlowski, and
Councilmember Taddeo
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Pollack
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, LEVYING GENERAL PROPERTY TAXES FOR THE YEAR 2024, TO HELP DEFRAY THE COSTS OF GOVERNMENT FOR THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AND SETTING THE MILL LEVY AT 6.650 MILLS FOR THE 2024 BUDGET YEAR
Mayor Mills read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Motion by Councilmember Pawlowski, seconded by Councilmember Green, to approve Resolution 2023-111. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst, Councilmember Green, Councilmember
Johnston, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember Pawlowski, and
Councilmember Taddeo
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Pollack
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, SETTING FORTH CERTAIN FEES AND CHARGES ASSESSED BY THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024
Mayor Mills read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst, seconded by Councilmember Taddeo, to approve Resolution 2023-112. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst, Councilmember Green, Councilmember
Johnston, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember Pawlowski, and
Councilmember Taddeo
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Pollack
D. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AMENDING AND REPEALING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON MUNICIPAL CODE AND ENACTING SECTIONS RELATED TO THE SALE OF MARIJUANA (FINAL READING)
Mayor Mills read the title of the Ordinance into the record.
Motion by Councilmember Padilla, seconded by Councilmember Green, to continue the Ordinance to February 6, 2024. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Mills, Councilmember Green, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember
Padilla, Councilmember Pawlowski, and Councilmember Taddeo
No: 1 - Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Pollack
E. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO DEDICATING SALES TAX GENERATED BY MARIJUANA STORES TO PUBLIC SAFETY
Mayor Mills read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Motion by Councilmember Green, seconded by Councilmember Padilla, to continue the Resolution. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst, Councilmember Green, Councilmember
Johnston, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember Pawlowski, and
Councilmember Taddeo
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Pollack
Mayor Mills called for a break at 7:48 p.m.
Mayor Mills reconvened the meeting at 8:01 p.m.
8. ORDINANCES FOR INITIAL CONSIDERATION
9. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL 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 Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst, seconded by Councilmember Padilla, to approve Ordinance 2432. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst, Councilmember Green, Councilmember
Johnston, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember Pawlowski, and
Councilmember Taddeo
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Pollack
10. RESOLUTIONS
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, SETTING COMPENSATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT SETTING FORTH OTHER DETAILS RELATED THERETO
Mayor Mills read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Motion by Councilmember Padilla, seconded by Councilmember Pawlowski, to approve Resolution 2023-113. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst, Councilmember Green, Councilmember
Johnston, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember Pawlowski, and
Councilmember Taddeo
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Pollack
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, IN SUPPORT OF BALLOT MEASURE 3F, THE PUBLIC SAFETY TAX, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REVENUES TO FUND PUBLIC SAFETY
Mayor Mills read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Deputy Chief of Police Betsy Westbrook requested approval of the Resolution in support of Ballot Issue 3F for the Public Safety Tax. These funds will help with funding additional staff for the Police Department.
Motion by Councilmember Green, seconded by Councilmember Padilla, to approve Resolution 2023-114. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst, Councilmember Green, Councilmember
Johnston, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember Pawlowski, and
Councilmember Taddeo
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Pollack
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT TO ALLOW PEDCOR INVESTMENTS, A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY TO PAY FEE-IN-LIEU OF WATER DEDICATION; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Mayor Mills read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Utilities Director Scott Olsen explained that this is a request for a fee-in-lieu of water dedication for the Retreat at Brighton Ridge for the difference in water they are in the process of dedicating and the total amount required by City Code ($2,077,338.36). This is a 100% affordable housing project, and this will allow the city to meet the requirements of Proposition 123, while ensuring the city has funding to purchase water rights when available. The city has confirmed that there is enough raw water to allow fee-in-lieu for this project and can use the fee-in-lieu payment to supplement the city’s water portfolio overall at a future date.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst, seconded by Councilmember Padilla, to approve Resolution 2023-115. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst, Councilmember Green, Councilmember
Johnston, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember Pawlowski, and
Councilmember Taddeo
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Pollack
11. UTILITIES BUSINESS ITEMS
12. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Schedule a Special City Council Meeting on November 9, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. to Certify the Ballot Content for the Special Ward 4 Run-off Election on December 5, 2023
Motion by Councilmember Pawlowski, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst, to schedule a Special City Council Meeting on November 9, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. to Certify the Ballot Content for the Special Ward 4 Run-off Election on December 5, 2023. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst, Councilmember Green, Councilmember
Johnston, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember Pawlowski, and
Councilmember Taddeo
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Pollack
13. REPORTS
A. By the Mayor
Mayor Mills attended the Metro Mayors Caucus meeting, the Chamber Morning with the Mayor event, and the Chamber luncheon.
B. By Department Directors
C. By the City Attorney
D. By the City Manager
E. By City Council
Councilmember Taddeo attended the Candidate Forum, the Chamber meeting and the Legacy Foundation meeting.
Councilmember Green participated in the Adams County Regional Economic Partnership bus tour and the 27J Schools Bright Beginners Preschool opening.
Councilmember Padilla attended the Candidate Forum
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Mills adjourned the meeting at 8:28 p.m.
CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO
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Gregory Mills, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Erin Kelm, Deputy City Clerk
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Approval Date