File #: ID-306-24    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Minutes Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/22/2024 In control: City Council
On agenda: 11/4/2024 Final action:
Title: Approval of the October 1, 2024 City Council Minutes
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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

 

 

                                                _____________________________

                                                    Gregory Mills, Mayor

 

 

ATTEST:

 

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Natalie Hoel, City Clerk

 

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