City of Brighton
500 S. 4th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
Meeting Minutes - Draft
Tuesday, October 1, 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 6:01 p.m.
A. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag
Councilmember Worth led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
B. Roll Call
Present: 8 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, Councilmember Fiedler, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember Snyder, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember Worth
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Green
2. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of the September 3, 2024 City Council Minutes
Motion by Councilmember Taddeo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, Councilmember Fiedler, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember Snyder, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember Worth
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Green
3. APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Pawlowski, seconded by Councilmember Fiedler, to approve the Regular Agenda as presented. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, Councilmember Fiedler, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember Snyder, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember Worth
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Green
4. CEREMONIES
A. Committing to Volunteerism Proclamation
Mayor Mills read the Proclamation into the record.
B. Colorado Applies Month Proclamation
Mayor Pro Tem Padilla read the Proclamation into the record.
C. Introduction of the Apprentice of Peace Youth Organization
Youth Services Manager Tawnya Russell introduced representatives from the Apprentice of Peace Youth Organization.
5. PUBLIC INVITED TO BE HEARD ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Speakers limited to three minutes)
Tom Lampo prayed for the city.
Mike Boutwell spoke about the amount of his water bill and the fact that the RO Plant was not built in 2018 when it was first discussed.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AMENDING CERTAIN ACCOUNTS IN THE GENERAL FUND, CEMETERY FUND, AND CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUND; AND APPROPRIATING MONEY FOR EXPENDITURES IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE MILLION SEVENTY-NINE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-TWO DOLLARS ($1,079,172) TO SUPPORT GRANT AWARDS, REPAYMENT OF THE CEMETERY FUND LOAN, AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ONGOING PROJECTS INCLUDING TRASH BASH, COMMUNITY IDENTITY SIGNS, POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAINING AND BLOOD DRAW SERVICES, AND INCREASED CREDIT CARD FEES
Mayor Mills read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Mayor Mills opened the public hearing at 6:31 p.m. and City Clerk Natalie Hoel verified the required postings and publications (September 19, 2024 in the Brighton Standard Blade) for this public hearing were completed.
Mayor Mills asked if any member of City Council had any conflicts of interest or any ex parte communications regarding this matter, there was none.
Budget and Performance Manager Kathryn Mortensen presented the 3rd Amendment to the 2024 budget. These amendments include additional grants for $471,000, the Cemetery perpetual care loan for $378,000 and ongoing projects for $230,000. This brings the total 2024 budget to 309 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 any correspondence had been received, there was none.
Mayor Mills asked if there were questions from City Council, there was none.
Mayor Mills closed the public hearing at 6:38 p.m.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, seconded by Councilmember Worth, to approve Resolution 2024-75. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, Councilmember Fiedler, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember Snyder, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember Worth
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Green
7. ORDINANCES FOR INITIAL CONSIDERATION
8. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING THE SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER THE DEED AND ANY DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SALE
Mayor Mills read the title of the Ordinance into the record.
Motion by Councilmember Pawlowski, seconded by Councilmember Fiedler, to approve Ordinance 2455. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, Councilmember Fiedler, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember Snyder, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember Worth
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Green
9. RESOLUTIONS
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING THE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR CITY EMPLOYEES AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF NINETY-EIGHT PERCENT MARKET RATE COMPARISON FOR THE MID-POINT STRUCTURING OF EMPLOYEE SALARY RANGES AND ESTABLISHING COMPARISON JURISDICTIONS
Mayor Mills read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Director of Human Resources Kevin Young presented the compensation plan for city employees to establish new jurisdictions for comparison and to set market rate at 100%. The new comparison municipalities will be Commerce City, Thornton, Longmont, Loveland, Westminster, Adams County and the City and County of Broomfield. The mid-point of salary ranges will be at 98% of market rate and the City Manager will be authorized to adjust comparison jurisdictions as needed.
Motion by Councilmember Taddeo, seconded by Councilmember Fiedler, to approve Resolution 2024-76. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, Councilmember Fiedler, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember Snyder, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember Worth
No: 1 - Councilmember Johnston
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Green
10. UTILITIES BUSINESS ITEMS
11. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Brighton Fire Fee Proposal Discussion
Brighton Fire Rescue District Chief Garrison gave a brief overview of the impact fees.
12. REPORTS
A. By the Mayor
Mayor Mills attended the DRCOG meeting, the BJAA Park bench dedication for former Councilmember Mary Ellen Pollack, and the local Mayors meeting with delegates from Kosovo.
B. By Department Directors
C. By the City Attorney
D. By the City Manager
City Manager Michael Martinez presented the Board & Commission Vacancy update. City Manager Martinez attended the annual City and County Managers conference and the Budget and Performance team facilitated workshops at the conference.
E. By City Council
Mayor Pro Tem Padilla attended the Airport Coordinating Committee meeting and a panel at the Attorney General State Opioid Abatement conference.
Councilmember Pawlowski attended the E-470 meeting.
Councilmember Worth attended the Youth Commission meeting, the Eco Recycling event, and the Those Crazy Nights Almost Home benefit concert.
Councilmember Fiedler attended the Almost Home benefit concert, the Historic Preservation Commission meeting, and the Lochbuie Sewer Board meeting.
Councilmember Snyder attended the Downtown Business Association breakfast. Harvestfest, the Pub Crawl, and the Dia de los Muertos event at the Armory are October 26th. December 7th is the tree lighting ceremony and December 14th is the Festival of Lights parade.
Councilmember Johnston left the meeting at 7:29 p.m.
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, seconded by Councilmember Pawlowski, to go into Executive Session at 7:57 p.m. pursuant to C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(f)(I) and Charter Section 5.4(C)(5) for personnel matters related to the City Manager Evaluation. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, Councilmember Fiedler, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember Snyder, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councilmember Worth
Absent: 2 - Councilmember Green, and Councilmember Johnston
Mayor Mills reconvened the meeting at 8:34 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Padilla instructed staff to prepare a Resolution completing the review for the City Manager and adjusting his compensation accordingly.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Mills adjourned the meeting at 8:35 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