City of Brighton
500 S. 4th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
Meeting Minutes - Draft
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
7:00 PM
Outgoing Council
Council Chambers
City Council
MAYOR - GREGORY MILLS
MAYOR PRO TEM - MATT JOHNSTON
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
CLINT BLACKHURST, ADAM CUSHING, MARK HUMBERT,
KRIS JORDINELLI, MARY ELLEN POLLACK, TIM WATTS
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Mills called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
A. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag
Councilmember Wallin led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
B. Roll Call
Present: 7 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember
Blackhurst, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Pollack, and
Councilmember Wallin
Not Present: 1 - Councilmember Humbert
2. APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Blackhurst, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, to approve the Regular Agenda as presented. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember
Blackhurst, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Humbert
3. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of the December 3, 2019 City Council Minutes
B. Approval of the December 17, 2019 City Council Minutes
Motion by Councilmember Wallin, seconded by Councilmember Pollack, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember
Blackhurst, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Humbert
4. PUBLIC INVITED TO BE HEARD ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Speakers limited to five minutes)
Peter Padilla, Brighton. Mr. Padilla spoke about the responsibility of the Mayor Pro Tem and the importance of Council’s decision in choosing the correct person for this seat.
Rich Gonzales, Brighton. Mr. Gonzales spoke about the need for teamwork on the City Council and hopes that 2020 will be a better year for everyone.
Michael Boutwell, Brighton. Mr. Boutwell spoke about the decision Council has to make when choosing a Mayor Pro Tem and feels the process should be transparent and honest.
5. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF TITLE 3 AND TITLE 5 OF THE BRIGHTON MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO LICENSES, REPORTING PERIODS, AND INFREQUENT SALES AT RESIDENCES
Mayor Mills read the title of the Ordinance into the record.
Acting City Manager Marv Falconburg explained that this is the final reading of the Ordinance and there have not been any changes since first reading.
Mayor Mills asked if there were any comments from the audience on the second reading of the Ordinance, there were none.
Motion by Councilmember Baca, seconded by Councilmember Blackhurst, to approve Ordinance 2325. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember
Blackhurst, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Humbert
6. RESOLUTIONS
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, DESIGNATING THE CITY OF BRIGHTON WEBSITE AS THE PUBLIC PLACE TO POST NOTICES AND AGENDAS OF REGULAR, SPECIAL, AND OTHER OPEN MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, ANY BOARD, COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY, OR LOCAL PUBLIC BODY OF THE CITY, AND DESIGNATING CITY HALL AS THE SECONDARY LOCATION TO POST NOTICES DURING EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES OR IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY THAT PREVENTS THE PUBLIC FROM ACCESSING NOTICES ONLINE, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2020
Mayor Mills read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Acting City Manager Falconburg introduced City Clerk Natalie Hoel.
City Clerk Natalie Hoel explained that on July 1, 2019, House Bill 19-1087 allows local governments to post notices of public meetings on their website. This Resolution designates the City’s website as the public place to post notices for City Council and Board and Commission agendas for the City of Brighton.
Motion by Councilmember Blackhurst, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, to approve Resolution 2020-01. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember
Blackhurst, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Humbert
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO RE-APPOINTING JACK D. BAJOREK AS THE CITY ATTORNEY AND SETTING COMPENSATION
Mayor Mills read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Acting City Manager Falconburg introduced Administrative Services Director Karen Surine.
Administrative Services Director Karen Surine presented the Resolution to reappoint Jack Bajorek as the City Attorney and set compensation. The City Attorney serves at the pleasure of City Council. Jack Bajorek was appointed as the City Attorney on August 6, 2018. On October 1, 2019, City Council set the process to evaluate the City Attorney. That process was completed and Council found the performance of City Attorney Bajorek to be satisfactory. This Resolution would reappoint City Attorney Bajorek and set compensation at $180,162.45, this represents a 3% increase to be backdated to July 28, 2019. City Attorney Bajorek will receive all benefits afforded regular employees and City Council.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, seconded by Councilmember Baca, to approve Resolution 2020-02. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember
Blackhurst, Councilmember Johnston, and Councilmember Pollack
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Humbert
Abstain: 1 - Councilmember Wallin
7. UTILITIES BUSINESS ITEMS
Ordinances
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AMENDING SECTION 13-4-90 OF THE BRIGHTON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE ASSESSMENT OF WATER PLANT INVESTMENT FEES FOR MOBILE HOME PARKS (FINAL READING)
Mayor Mills read the title of the Ordinance into the record.
Acting City Manager Falconburg explained that this is the final reading of the Ordinance and there have not been any changes since first reading.
Mayor Mills asked if there were any comments from the audience on the second reading of the Ordinance, there were none.
Motion by Councilmember Blackhurst, seconded by Councilmember Johnston, to approve Ordinance 2326. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember
Blackhurst, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Pollack, and
Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Humbert
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 13 OF THE BRIGHTON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADU’S) (FINAL READING)
Mayor Mills read the title of the Ordinance into the record.
Acting City Manager Marv Falconburg explained that this is the final reading of the Ordinance and there have not been any changes since first reading.
Mayor Mills asked if there were any comments from the audience on the second reading of the Ordinance, there were none.
Project Engineer Matt Amidei answered questions from Council regarding:
• The definition of an accessory dwelling unit.
Motion by Councilmember Wallin, seconded by Councilmember Pollack, to approve Ordinance 2327. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember
Blackhurst, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Pollack, and
Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Humbert
8. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Comments by Outgoing City Council Members
Mayor Mills presented a plaque to Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Wallin and Mayor Pro Tem Edwards with a list of their accomplishments and the Boards on which they served.
Councilmember Baca expressed her gratitude for her time spent on Council and serving the community, thanked her family and explained that the community consists of its residents, businesses, and non-profit organizations.
Councilmember Wallin thanked the residents, City employees, volunteers on Boards and Commissions and was thankful for his time serving on the Youth Commission, Historic Preservation Commission and the Brighton Cultural Arts Commission and thanked all he served with.
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards thanked his wife and the citizens for their support and thanked City staff and Sheryl Johnson for taking care of City council. Mayor Pro Tem Edwards encouraged City Council to keep the best interest of the City in mind after taking their oath.
B. Comments by City Council Members
Councilmembers Johnston, Pollack and Blackhurst spoke about outgoing Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca and Councilmember Wallin.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, seconded by Councilmember Wallin, to adjourn at 7:59 p.m. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember
Blackhurst, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Pollack, and
Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Humbert
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