City of Brighton
500 S. 4th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
Meeting Minutes - Draft
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
6:00 PM
Council Chambers
City Council
MAYOR - GREGORY MILLS
MAYOR PRO TEM - ADAM CUSHING
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
CLINT BLACKHURST, MATT JOHNSTON,
PETER PADILLA, JAN PAWLOWSKI,
MARY ELLEN POLLACK, ANN TADDEO
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 Johnston led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
B. Roll Call
Present: 6 - Mayor Mills, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Taddeo
Not Present: 2 - Mayor Pro Tem Cushing, and Councilmember Blackhurst
2. APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Pawlowski, seconded by Councilmember Padilla, to approve the Regular Agenda as presented. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Mills, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember
Pawlowski, Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Taddeo
Absent: 2 - Mayor Pro Tem Cushing, and Councilmember Blackhurst
3. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of the June 14, 2022 City Council Minutes
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF JR ENGINEERING, LLC TO DESIGN WATER LINES FOR FIRE FLOW FOR THE CONTRACT AMOUNT OF THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-EIGHT THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED NINETY-ONE DOLLARS ($338,191.00) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Resolution No. 2022-79
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING HOMELESSNESS SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Resolution No. 2022-80
D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, REAPPOINTING MARDITA MURPHY AS A PROFESSIONAL MEMBER OF THE BRIGHTON HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION WITH A TERM TO JUNE 2026
Resolution No. 2022-81
Motion by Councilmember Padilla, seconded by Councilmember Taddeo, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Mills, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember
Pawlowski, Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Taddeo
Absent: 2 - Mayor Pro Tem Cushing, and Councilmember Blackhurst
4. CEREMONIES
A. Introduction of Growing Grads: Spotlight on Young Entrepreneurs
Youth Services Coordinator Tawnya Russell introduced the participants in the Growing Grads Entrepreneur Program.
B. Disability Pride Month Proclamation
Mayor Mills read the Proclamation into the record.
Motion by Councilmember Padilla, seconded by Councilmember Pollack, to approve the Proclamation. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Mills, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember
Pawlowski, Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Taddeo
Absent: 2 - Mayor Pro Tem Cushing, and Councilmember Blackhurst
5. PUBLIC INVITED TO BE HEARD ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Speakers limited to five minutes)
Darryl Meyers, Brighton. Mr. Meyers expressed concern regarding questionable expenditures over the past few years and the cost of having an election to fill the vacant Ward 1 seat.
Lynn Norton, Brighton. Ms. Norton expressed concern regarding the need for permit parking around the Post Office and illegal fireworks.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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 BRIGHTON RIDGE ZONING MAP AMENDMENT FOR AN APPROXIMATELY 103.57 ACRE PROPERTY, GENERALLY LOCATED IN A PORTION OF THE EAST HALF OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 67 WEST, AND IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, 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.
Community Development Director Holly Prather explained that the applicant has requested a continuance for this item to August 2, 2022.
Motion by Councilmember Johnston, seconded by Councilmember Padilla, to continue the Ordinance to August 2, 2022. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Mills, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember
Pawlowski, Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Taddeo
Absent: 2 - Mayor Pro Tem Cushing, and Councilmember Blackhurst
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING THE REZONING OF A PORTION OF THE BROMLEY PARK PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT 2ND AND 6TH AMENDMENTS TO THE BROMLEY PARK PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT 26TH AMENDMENT FOR THE APPROXIMATELY 18.9-ACRE PROPERTY, GENERALLY LOCATED TO THE SOUTH OF BRIDGE STREET, WEST OF INTERSTATE 76, EAST OF GOLDEN EAGLE PARKWAY, AND NORTH OF THE SPEER CANAL SOUTH OF LONGSPUR DRIVE, AND BEING A PART OF SECTION 11, 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 Ordinance into the record.
Community Development Director Holly Prather explained that the applicant has requested a continuance for this item to August 2, 2022.
Motion by Councilmember Johnston, seconded by Councilmember Padilla, to continue the Ordinance to August 2, 2022. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Mills, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember
Pawlowski, Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Taddeo
Absent: 2 - Mayor Pro Tem Cushing, and Councilmember Blackhurst
9. RESOLUTIONS
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING PARTICIPATION BY THE CITY OF BRIGHTON IN A COORDINATED ELECTION TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE ADAMS COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER AND THE WELD COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022
Mayor Mills read the title of the Resolution into the record.
City Clerk Natalie Hoel explained that this Resolution allows the City to participate in the Coordinated Election on November 8, 2022 with Adams and Weld Counties.
David Gill, Brighton. Mr. Gill expressed concern regarding City funds being spent on elections and other items in the City and feels these funds could be spent on parks for the community.
Motion by Councilmember Padilla, seconded by Councilmember Pollack, to approve Resolution 2022-82. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Mills, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember
Pawlowski, and Councilmember Pollack
No: 1 - Councilmember Taddeo
Absent: 2 - Mayor Pro Tem Cushing, and Councilmember Blackhurst
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF WILDERNESS CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADA COMPLIANT BATHROOMS FOR THE CONTRACT AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED NINETEEN DOLLARS ($248,919), RESCINDING RESOLUTION #22-061, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE AND SIGN THE CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Mayor Mills read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Management Analyst I Erik Berg presented the Historic City Hall ADA Compliant Bathrooms project. This action rescinds Resolution 2022-61 and awards the contract to the second bidder Wilderness Construction LLC for $248,919. American Construction Services could not provide the services due to labor issues. The CDBG funds will cover $257,850 and the City will contribute $10,016 from capital project savings.
Motion by Councilmember Padilla, seconded by Councilmember Pawlowski, to approve Resolution 2022-83. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Mills, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember
Pawlowski, Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Taddeo
Absent: 2 - Mayor Pro Tem Cushing, and Councilmember Blackhurst
10. UTILITIES BUSINESS ITEMS
11. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Ward Boundary Update Maps
Budget and Performance Manager Kayla Barber-Perrotta presented two options for the ward boundary update provided by the consultant.
B. Schedule a Special City Council Meeting on July 26, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. for Ward Redistricting
Motion by Councilmember Johnston, seconded by Mayor Mills, to schedule a Special City Council Meeting on July 26, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. for Ward Redistricting. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Mills, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember
Pawlowski, Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Taddeo
Absent: 2 - Mayor Pro Tem Cushing, and Councilmember Blackhurst
12. REPORTS
A. By the Mayor
Mayor Mills attended the Doughnut Social ribbon cutting and reported that Thursday is the City BBQ.
B. By Department Directors
Public Works Director Michael Woodruff explained the traffic calming measures taking place.
C. By the City Attorney
D. By the City Manager
City Manager Michael Martinez updated Council on the Wells Fargo wall adjacent to Founders Plaza.
E. By City Council
Councilmember Taddeo attended the Housing Authority meeting and the Mulberries ribbon cutting.
Councilmember Padilla announced that the Adams County Regional Opioid Abatement Council meeting is tomorrow.
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney Alicia Calderon presented the City Attorney's Annual Update.
Motion by Councilmember Taddeo, seconded by Councilmember Padilla, to go into Executive Session at 8:04 p.m. to provide legal advice on specific legal questions relating to a City Attorney report and a Litigation Update pursuant to C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(b) and City Charter Section 5.4(C)(3) and for discussion of a personnel matter related to the City Attorney Evaluation Process 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: 6 - Mayor Mills, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Padilla, Councilmember
Pawlowski, Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Taddeo
Absent: 2 - Mayor Pro Tem Cushing, and Councilmember Blackhurst
Mayor Mills reconvened the meeting at 9:13 p.m.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Mills adjourned the meeting at 9:14 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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