City of Brighton
500 S. 4th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
Meeting Minutes - Draft
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
6:00 PM
Amended
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 Taddeo led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
B. Roll Call
Present: 8 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, Councilmember Green, Councilmember
Johnston, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember Snyder, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember Worth
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Fiedler
2. 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: 8 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, Councilmember Green, Councilmember
Johnston, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember Snyder, Councilmember
Taddeo, and Councilmember Worth
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Fiedler
3. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of the February 20, 2024 City Council Minutes
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH COGENT, INC. D/B/A WATER TECHNOLOGY GROUP FOR ON-CALL LIFT AND BOOSTER MAINTENANCE SERVICES WITH THE ANNUAL NOT-TO-EXCEED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($300,000.00) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Resolution No. 2024-25
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH LAYNE CHRISTENSEN COMPANY FOR ON-CALL WELL AND PUMP REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES WITH THE ANNUAL NOT-TO-EXCEED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($300,000.00) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Resolution No. 2024-26
D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH COLORADO WATER WELL CORP. FOR ON-CALL WELL AND PUMP REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES WITH THE ANNUAL NOT-TO-EXCEED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($300,000.00) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Resolution No. 2024-27
E. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH JR ENGINEERING, LLC FOR AS-NEEDED UTILITIES ENGINEERING AND DESIGN SERVICES FOR AN ANNUAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF TWO MILLION DOLLARS ($2,000,000.00), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, AND APPROVING OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO
Resolution No. 2024-28
F. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH RESPEC COMPANY, LLC FOR AS-NEEDED UTILITIES ENGINEERING AND DESIGN SERVICES WITH THE ANNUAL NOT-TO-EXCEED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF TWO MILLION DOLLARS ($2,000,000.00), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, AND APPROVING OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO
Resolution No. 2024-29
G. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT WITH ALAN PLUMMER AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR AS-NEEDED UTILITIES ENGINEERING AND DESIGN SERVICES FOR AN ANNUAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF TWO MILLION DOLLARS ($2,000,000.00), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, AND APPROVING OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO
Resolution No. 2024-30
H. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, P.A., INC. FOR AS-NEEDED UTILITIES ENGINEERING AND DESIGN SERVICES FOR AN ANNUAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF TWO MILLION DOLLARS ($2,000,000.00), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, AND APPROVING OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO
Resolution No. 2024-31
I. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ICON ENGINEERING, INC. FOR AS-NEEDED UTILITIES ENGINEERING AND DESIGN SERVICES FOR AN ANNUAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF TWO MILLION DOLLARS ($2,000,000.00), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, AND APPROVING OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO
Resolution No. 2024-32
J. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH MARTIN/MARTIN, INC. D/B/A MARTIN/MARTIN CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR AS-NEEDED UTILITIES ENGINEERING AND DESIGN SERVICES FOR AN ANNUAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF TWO MILLION DOLLARS ($2,000,000.00), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, AND APPROVING OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO
Resolution No. 2024-33
K. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH COGENT, INC. D/B/A WATER TECHNOLOGY GROUP FOR ON-CALL WELL AND PUMP REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES WITH THE ANNUAL NOT-TO-EXCEED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($300,000.00) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Resolution No. 2024-34
L. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE MASTER PRICE AGREEMENT WITH BROWNS HILL ENGINEERING & CONTROLS, LLC FOR ON-CALL INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROLS MAINTENANCE SERVICES WITH THE ANNUAL NOT-TO-EXCEED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($250,000.00) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Resolution No. 2024-35
M. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE MASTER PRICE AGREEMENT WITH VELOCITY PLANT SERVICES, LLC FOR ON-CALL LIFT AND BOOSTER MAINTENANCE SERVICES WITH THE ANNUAL NOT-TO-EXCEED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($300,000.00) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Resolution No. 2024-36
N. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPOINTING JOHN STENCEL AS A MEMBER OF THE DISTRICT PLAN COMMISSION TO FILL AN UNEXPIRED TERM TO JANUARY 2026
Resolution No. 2024-37
Motion by Councilmember Green, seconded by Councilmember Taddeo, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, Councilmember Green, Councilmember
Johnston, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember Snyder, Councilmember
Taddeo, and Councilmember Worth
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Fiedler
4. CEREMONIES
A. Swearing In of New Board and Commission Member
City Clerk Natalie Hoel swore in the new Board and Commission member.
B. Proclamation Honoring Matilda "Tilly" Hruby, State Girl's Wrestling Champion, and Coaches Eric Heinz and James Garcia
Mayor Pro Tem Padilla read the Proclamation into the record.
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. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, ACCEPTING ALL PUBLIC LANDS AND FACILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE SOUTH MAIN REDEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION PLAN FOR AN APPROXIMATELY 4.17 ACRE PROPERTY, GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SOUTH MAIN STREET AND WEST BROMLEY LANE, WITH A PORTION TO THE NORTHEAST OF SOUTH MAIN STREET AND WEST BROMLEY LANE ADJACENT TO 167 W BROMLEY LANE, MORE SPECIFICALLY LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF BRIGHTON, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO
Mayor Mills read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Mayor Mills opened the public hearing at 6:20 p.m. and City Clerk Natalie Hoel verified the required postings and publications (March 4, 2024 on the City of Brighton website) for this public hearing were completed.
Senior Planner Nick Di Mario presented the South Main Redevelopment Subdivision Plan. This hearing is to request acceptance of all public lands and facilities included in the South Main Redevelopment Subdivision Plan. The intent of the plan is to construct a commercial development. Staff used the review criteria in the Land Use & Development Code to review the proposal. The property is located at the northwest corner of South Main Street and West Bromley Lane with a portion to the northeast adjacent to Jensen Foods. The property was annexed as part of the City Core Annexation and is zoned under the South Main Redevelopment Planned Development. This planned development was approved by City Council in August, 2023. The development is bound by South Main Street, Bromley Lane and US Highway 85 and consists of four lots. Subdivision Plans include general development obligations that are required of a developer. This proposal has one phase. All public improvements must be financially guaranteed with the city. All public improvements mentioned in the proposal must be completed and inspected prior to the issuance of building permits or certificates of occupancy. Most of the development obligations will be taking place within Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) right of way. CDOT has identified the intersections of US Highway 85, Bromley Lane and South Main Street as having more vehicle collisions than normal. It has been determined that these intersections are not particularly safe for pedestrians. The development obligations in this plan aim to improve the safety for both vehicle and pedestrian travel. CDOT had heavy involvement in the review of the proposal and provided their blessing for staff and the applicant to move forward. CDOT will continue to be involved in all land use entitlement applications and permitting moving forward.
The developer will be required to repave and restripe Main Street adjacent to the development, construct new sidewalks, and construct a new median and new median island at the intersection of South Main Street and West Bromley Lane. The new medians will control turn movements at the intersection to create a safer vehicle environment. In relation to the proposed lot on the east side of South Main Street, the developer will be required to repair and replace new curb, gutter, and sidewalk. These improvements will be required with the horizontal development of the lot. In relation to West Bromley Lane, the Subdivision Plan requires improvements to West Bromley Lane on the east and west sides of US Highway 85. West of Highway 85, the developer will be required to reconfigure and restripe traffic lanes, design and construct a new median island and construct new curb, gutter, and sidewalk. East of Highway 85, the developer will be required to reconfigure and restripe traffic lanes, construct new median islands, and construct new curb, gutter, and sidewalk. These improvements will aid in the goal of increasing safety. In relation to US Highway 85, the developer will be required to extend the northbound acceleration lane onto the Highway. This will aid in making merging movements onto US Highway 85 safer for vehicles. The developer will be required to extend the acceleration lane on Bromley Lane to allow vehicles to gain more speed onto the highway. Planner Di Mario presented the new lane configurations.
The developer will be required to design and construct all water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure. The developer will be required to provide water resources whether dedication or fee in lieu in accordance with city ordinance. The South Main Redevelopment Plan Development allows the property to utilize adjacent, undeveloped CDOT right of way to meet landscape buffer requirements. The developer will be required to construct landscape berms in the CDOT right of way and provide a landscaped area with native seed and grasses. The completion of these landscape areas will be required as a condition of the release of building permits and certificates of occupancy. The developer will be required to design and construct a city branded monument sign and will adhere to standards that mandate the size, color, and illumination of the City logo. This is considered a public improvement and as such will be required to be completed as a condition of the release of building permits and certificates of occupancy.
The proposed plan includes a stipulation that two of the proposed four lots can begin vertical construction simultaneously with public improvements. The buildings will not be able to receive a certificate of occupancy until all improvements have been completed and accepted by the city and CDOT. Staff consulted with the Brighton Police Department, Emergency Services, and the Brighton Fire Rescue District prior to agreeing to this stipulation. The developer is required to vacate city owned right of way within the property prior to approval of the final plat. The developer will be required to enter into a development agreement with the city prior to approval of the final plat.
The Development Review Committee conducted a review of the Subdivision Plan in conjunction with other external agencies. If the plan is approved, the developer will be required to work with these agencies in future land use applications and permits. During the review, RTD noted that an existing bus service stop will need to be updated to the current standard. Staff will ensure the needs of these agencies are met with future land use applications and permits.
In making its decision, City Council shall use the following criteria in Section 2.02D. 1. in the Land Use & Development Code. It requires conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. The property is designated Mixed Use Commercial. The conceptual layout of the proposed plan and the required infrastructure improvements reflect conformance with this designation. In Chapter 3, the plan pursues two opportunity areas by providing for reinvestment in the Downtown Urban Center and by improving multiple intersections and streets in need of safety improvements. The development of the property will pursue the goal of providing a mixed-use environment within the South Main Street corridor. The proposed plan focuses development in an already urbanized area with adjacent infrastructure, establishes new infrastructure that furthers goals of the Comprehensive Plan and the Transportation Master Plan, and by mandating that development pay its own way. The Comprehensive Plan calls for infill development where possible. This property is located within the urban service area and is considered underutilized, this proposal meets the definition of infill development.
The review of this proposal and proposals moving forward will be completed in conjunction with all departments of the city and multiple external agencies. The Subdivision Plan will facilitate commercial development providing for balance between residential and non-residential uses. Development of the land will be within the urban service area and pursue goals of infill development. The infrastructure obligations within the plan will provide for safer transportation movement and options and provide commercial and employment uses within the Downtown area. The Comprehensive Plan has identified the area in need of redevelopment and the Subdivision Plan provides the first step in pursuing this redevelopment. The Subdivision Plan meets the review criteria by facilitating the submittal of a final plat that will conform to the existing zone district requiring that all infrastructure be financially guaranteed, by creating a logical and coordinated phasing plan and that all impacts identified by technical reports have been mitigated through the required infrastructure obligations. The Subdivision Plan does not deter any existing or future development from meeting the goals of the Comprehensive Plan. Many of the infrastructure obligations will benefit adjacent properties. The Subdivision Plan requires upgrades to existing infrastructure and does not impede the construction of planned infrastructure. The Development Review Committee has reviewed the proposal and recommends approval.
In accordance with the Land Use & Development Code, signs were posted on the property, written notice was mailed to all property owners within 1,000 ft. of the property, and notice was posted on the city’s website. Notice was provided on various social media sites. The city’s interactive development map was updated to include the notice of hearing. A neighborhood meeting was held on April 13, 2021. Staff have not received any formal comment. Staff finds that the proposal complies with the requirements in the Land Use & Development Code. The Planning Commission heard the request on February 22, 2024 and unanimously voted to approve the Subdivision Plan. Staff recommends approval of the South main Redevelopment Subdivision Plan.
Mayor Mills asked if the applicant would like to add anything to the presentation, they did not.
Mayor Mills asked if any correspondence had been received, there was none.
Mayor Mills asked if there were questions from City Council.
Councilmember Pawlowski asked if the corner to turn onto South Main Street will be rounded and Planner Di Mario explained that those improvements will all be updated to CDOT standards. Councilmember Pawlowski asked if the trucks that enter Jensen Foods will still block Bromley Lane. Planner Di Mario explained that this plan will not change any movements for Jensen Foods. Councilmember Pawlowski would like to make it safer on Bromley Lane and Planner Di Mario explained that staff reached out to Jensen Foods and they do not want to make any changes.
Mayor Pro Tem Padilla asked if the two lanes on westbound Bromley Lane will be going into five lanes at the intersection and Planner Di Mario stated that it would. Mayor Pro Tem Padilla asked if the traffic on the east side of US Highway 85 will be going into one or two lanes when crossing the highway to the west side of US Highway 85. Traffic Engineer Curtis Rowe explained that it could be two lanes or merge to one lane. Mayor Pro Tem Padilla asked if the median out of Brighton Ford onto Main Street would be substantial enough to restrict traffic from turning left. Mr. Rowe explained that it would be. Mayor Pro Tem asked if the traffic study indicated that a deceleration lane or turn lane from westbound Bromley Lane onto northbound Main Street was not warranted. Mr. Rowe explained that it is not warranted.
Councilmember Green asked if u turns are allowed at the left turn lane on westbound Bromley Lane and Chief of Police Matt Domenico stated they are not. Signage could be added to prohibit the u turns. Councilmember Green asked if the only way to exit South Main Street was to go around on Highway 85 or cross the highway on Bromley Lane and Planner Di Mario stated that the movements are restricted. Councilmember Green asked if one would have to cross two lanes of traffic when exiting Highway 85 to make a left turn onto South Main Street and Planner Di Mario stated that is correct.
Mayor Mills explained that a fix for this could be signage to direct motorists to go north on Main Street and right on Jessup Street to 4th Avenue to get back to Bromley Lane.
Councilmember Snyder suggested that a u turn be allowed in the left lane only on a green arrow. Councilmember Snyder asked if improvements made by the developer means that it is done at their own expense or is there public financing involved. Planner Di Mario explained that typically public infrastructure required of a development are financed privately by the developer. The city will assume ownership of the right of way once the construction is completed, except what is under the jurisdiction of CDOT.
Mayor Mills asked when construction would begin and Planner Di Mario explained that there is a final plat in review at this time, but the timing would be up to the applicant. When the final plat is approved, it is vested for three years, if not done in that time, the developer would have to come back and refresh those documents.
Councilmember Pawlowski recommended that a roundabout be added on Bromley Lane in front of the Co-op and one on the other side of the highway at McDonalds to keep traffic moving.
Mayor Pro Tem Padilla asked if this stretch of Bromley Lane between Highway 85 and the railroad is controlled by CDOT and Planner Di Mario stated that it is.
Mayor Mills closed the public hearing at 6:58 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Green, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, to approve Resolution 2024-38. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, Councilmember Green, Councilmember
Johnston, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember Snyder, Councilmember
Taddeo, and Councilmember Worth
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Fiedler
7. ORDINANCES FOR INITIAL CONSIDERATION
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, DISCONNECTING FROM THE CORPORATE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON APPROXIMATELY 23.7 ACRES AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF 120TH AVENUE AND CHAMBERS ROAD BEING A PORTION OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST, ALL OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF BRIGHTON, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO
Mayor Mills read the title of the Ordinance into the record.
Senior Planner Nick Di Mario announced that the applicant has requested a continuance of this item to May 7, 2024.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, seconded by Councilmember Worth, to continue the Ordinance to a date certain of May 7, 2024. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, Councilmember Green, Councilmember
Johnston, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember Snyder, Councilmember
Taddeo, and Councilmember Worth
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Fiedler
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, GRANTING A PERPETUAL EASEMENT TO PUBLIC SERVICE OF COLORADO, OVER A PORTION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO, 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.
Facilities and Fleet Director Patrick Rome explained that the city needs to have an easement for Xcel Energy for the Municipal Service Center building.
Motion by Councilmember Green, seconded by Councilmember Taddeo, to approve the Ordinance. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, Councilmember Green, Councilmember
Johnston, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember Snyder, Councilmember
Taddeo, and Councilmember Worth
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Fiedler
8. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
9. RESOLUTIONS
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE AND ADOPTING THE UPDATED CITY COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE
Mayor Mills read the title of the Resolution into the record.
City Attorney Alicia Calderón presented the proposed changes to the City Council Rules of Procedure. These include the Council Rules modifying Roberts Rules, changing the date or time of a Study Session, the order of agenda, clarifying the public comment rules, amending the public hearing portion of the agenda to reflect what is actually done, removing how ordinances are amended, adding non-interference with staff, and updating Rule 6 to reflect that decorum involves remaining at the dais except when attending to personal needs or an emergency. Each Councilmember has a duty to represent the City on Boards and Commissions for a minimum of two, and City Councilmembers will be prepared for meetings, be respectful and make fair decisions.
Motion by Councilmember Green, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, to approve Resolution 2024-39 with the three (3) Minute Public Comment Time. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, Councilmember Green, Councilmember
Snyder, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember Worth
No: 2 - Councilmember Johnston, and Councilmember Pawlowski
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Fiedler
10. UTILITIES BUSINESS ITEMS
11. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Discussion of the Policy Regarding the Interview and Appointment Procedures for City Board, Commission and Authority Members Related to Attendance of Meetings by Applicants Prior to Interviews
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, seconded by Councilmember Taddeo, to suspend the requirement for applicants for city Board and Commission members to attend a meeting in person prior to conducting their interview and instruct staff to draw a Resolution to change that policy in accordance with this discussion. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, Councilmember Green, Councilmember
Johnston, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember Worth
No: 1 - Councilmember Snyder
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Fiedler
12. REPORTS
A. By the Mayor
Mayor Mills attended the DRCOG meeting, the Strategic Planning session, and the National League of Cities conference. The State of the City is next Wednesday, and the Pickleball with the Mayor event is Monday.
B. By Department Directors
C. By the City Attorney
City Attorney Alicia Calderón attended the Brighton Housing Authority meeting.
D. By the City Manager
City Manager Michael Martinez attended the National League of Cities conference.
E. By City Council
Councilmember Worth attended the National League of Cities conference.
Councilmember Pawlowski reported that the Allo ribbon cutting is Thursday.
Councilmember Green announced that there is a Chamber event on April 11th at United Power.
Councilmember Taddeo attended the Legacy Foundation meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Padilla attended the National League of Cities conference, the Housing Authority meeting, and the Legislative Committee meeting. The Electric Vehicles event is Thursday at the Armory.
Councilmember Snyder attended the Youth Commission meeting and the CML meeting.
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, seconded by Councilmember Pawlowski, to go into Executive Session at 7:28 p.m. for discussion of a personnel matter relating to the Municipal Judge Interview 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: 8 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, Councilmember Green, Councilmember
Johnston, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember Snyder, Councilmember
Taddeo, and Councilmember Worth
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Fiedler
Mayor Mills reconvened the meeting at 8:16 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Padilla directed staff to prepare a Resolution to appoint the Municipal Judge and Hearing Officer and to enable the Presiding Judge to review and select deputies as appropriate.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Mills adjourned the meeting at 8:17 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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Approval Date