City of Brighton
500 S. 4th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
Meeting Minutes - Draft
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
6:00 PM
Council Chambers
City Council
MAYOR - GREGORY MILLS
MAYOR PRO TEM - PETER PADILLA
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
CHRIS FIEDLER, TOM GREEN,
MATT JOHNSTON, JAN PAWLOWSKI,
JIM SNYDER, ANN TADDEO, LLOYD WORTH
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Mills called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
A. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag
Councilmember Johnston led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
B. Roll Call
Present: 9 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, Councilmember Fiedler, Councilmember
Green, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Pawlowski,
Councilmember Snyder, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember Worth
2. APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Pawlowski, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, to approve the Regular Agenda as presented. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, Councilmember Fiedler, Councilmember
Green, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember
Snyder, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember Worth
3. CONSENT AGENDA
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPOINTING OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVES AND ALTERNATES OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO CERTAIN BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Resolution No. 2024-02
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING ACCEPTANCE OF AN ADAMS COUNTY OPEN SPACE (ACOS) GRANT FROM THE COUNTY OF ADAMS FOR THE BRIGHTON SPORTS COMPLEX UPGRADES PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO SIGN THE ACOS GRANT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BRIGHTON TO MATCH THE ACOS GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF FIVE-HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($500,000)
Resolution No. 2024-03
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING ACCEPTANCE OF AN ADAMS COUNTY OPEN SPACE (ACOS) MINI-GRANT FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT AT WATER TOWER PARK AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO SIGN THE ACOS MINI-GRANT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BRIGHTON TO MATCH THE ACOS MINI-GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000)
Resolution No. 2024-04
D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH AMUSEMENT RESTORATION COMPANIES, LLC FOR THE OASIS POOL SHELL REPLACEMENT PROJECT FOR THE AMOUNT OF SIX HUNDRED FORTY-NINE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($649,300) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Resolution No. 2024-05
E. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF LUCERO CONCRETE CONTRACTORS, LLC FOR THE CONTRACT AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY-EIGHT DOLLARS ($165,298) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Resolution No. 2024-06
F. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, RE-APPOINTING DAVID MCWILLIAMS AS THE WARD 4 MEMBER OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD WITH A TERM TO JANUARY 2028
Resolution No. 2024-07
Motion by Councilmember Green, seconded by Councilmember Pawlowski, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, Councilmember Fiedler, Councilmember
Green, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember
Snyder, and Councilmember Worth
Recuse: 1 - Councilmember Taddeo
4. CEREMONIES
A. Swearing In of New Board and Commission Member
Deputy City Clerk Erin Kelm swore in the new Board and Commission member.
B. Presentation of Check to the Senior Advisory Board
Carleen Watts presented a check for $14,970 to the Eagle View Adult Center Senior Advisory Board.
5. PUBLIC INVITED TO BE HEARD ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
(Speakers limited to five minutes)
Ken & LouEllen Bromley expressed concern regarding the use and upkeep of the Bromley Farm.
Paul Greaves expressed concern regarding the proposed limit for the location of marijuana businesses.
Rachael Ardanny expressed concern regarding the zoning restrictions for marijuana licenses.
Tom Lampo prayed for the city.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AMENDING CERTAIN ACCOUNTS IN THE GENERAL FUND, CAPITAL FUND, AND LODGING TAX FUND; AND APPROPRIATING MONEY FOR EXPENDITURES IN THE AMOUNT OF $947,567 TO SUPPORT ADDITIONAL OFFICERS AND ADDITIONAL LODGING TAX AWARDS
Mayor Mills read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Mayor Mills opened the public hearing at 6:31 p.m. and Deputy City Clerk Erin Kelm verified the required postings and publications (January 4, 2024, in the Brighton Standard Blade) for this public hearing were completed.
Budget and Performance Manager Kayla Barber-Perrotta presented the First Amendment to the 2024 budget. The amendment includes funding for additional Police Department personnel, which includes four officers, one sergeant, uniforms, and vehicles. The next item is in the Lodging Tax Fund for $60,000. The new 2024 budget amount is 266 million dollars.
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 there were questions from the City Council.
Councilmember Green asked if the grant covered the cost of two officers for the first year and Manager Barber-Perrota explained that it is for the first two years.
Mayor Pro Tem Padilla asked if there is sufficient funding for the officers after the grant runs out in two years and Manager Barber-Perrotta explained that there is funding after the two years and the City will be able to support these officers in the future. Mayor Pro Tem Padilla asked if the Lodging Tax Funds are being made available, but the city is not committed to spending the money at this time. Manager Barber-Perrotta stated that is correct, the spending commitment will be decided with Item 9A.
Councilmember Taddeo asked how many vehicles this will fund and Manager Barber-Perrotta reported that this covers three vehicles.
Mayor Mills closed the public hearing at 6:38 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Green, seconded by Councilmember Johnston, to approve Resolution 2024-08. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, Councilmember Fiedler, Councilmember
Green, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember
Snyder, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember Worth
7. ORDINANCES FOR INITIAL CONSIDERATION
8. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
9. RESOLUTIONS
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING AN ADDITIONAL LODGING TAX GRANT AND ALLOCATION FROM THE LODGING TAX FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF SIXTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($60,000.00) FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024; DESIGNATING THE RECIPIENT AND AMOUNT OF SAID GRANT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Natalie Cummings, President of the Brighton Chamber of Commerce gave a history of the Land That I Love project and explained that the change of process is the reason there is a need to request an additional $60,000 to complete the project.
Councilmember Johnston recused himself because he is part of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, seconded by Councilmember Pawlowski, to approve Resolution 2024-09. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, Councilmember Fiedler, Councilmember
Green, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember Snyder, Councilmember
Taddeo, and Councilmember Worth
Recuse: 1 - Councilmember Johnston
10. UTILITIES BUSINESS ITEMS
11. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Process for Selection of Municipal Judge
Assistant City Manager Karen Borkowski Surine explained that the Municipal Judge is an employee of the City Council. Two Councilmembers are being asked to serve on the initial interview committee to fill the Municipal Judge vacancy.
Motion by Councilmember Green, seconded by Councilmember Johnston, to appoint Mayor Pro Tem Padilla and Councilmember Pawlowski to serve as the City Council representatives on the Municipal Judge interview panel. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, Councilmember Fiedler, Councilmember
Green, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember
Snyder, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember Worth
12. REPORTS
A. By the Mayor
Mayor Mills reminded Councilmembers that the Adams County Council of Governments will have its quarterly dinner next week.
B. By Department Directors
C. By the City Attorney
D. By the City Manager
City Manager Michael Martinez presented the Board and Commission vacancy update. There will be a new recap of City Council meetings in the weekly City Manager report.
E. By City Council
Councilmember Worth attended the Youth Commission meeting.
Councilmember Pawlowski attended the E-470 meeting.
Councilmember Green reminded Council that the joint meeting with 27J Schools is January 30th.
Councilmember Tadeo attended the Legacy Foundation meeting and the Housing Authority meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Padilla attended the Brighton Housing Authority meeting and invited everyone to the Chamber Gala on January 26th.
Councilmember Johnston expressed the importance of the City Council board members on the Lochbuie Sewer Board.
Councilmember Fiedler thanked City Manager Martinez and City staff for their professionalism and help with this transition.
Councilmember Snyder thanked staff for their hospitality and help making his job easier. Councilmember Snyder met with the Director of the Brighton Urban Renewal Authority.
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Mills adjourned the meeting at 7:23 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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