City Council  Meeting Minutes  January 16, 2024  City of Brighton  500 S. 4th Avenue Brighton, CO80601  Brighton  Meeting Minutes  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    City Council  Meeting Minutes  January 16, 2024  1. CALLTO ORDER  Mayor Mills called the meeting to order at 6:00, p.m. A. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag  Councimember Johnston led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.  B. Roll Call  Present: 9- Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, Councimember Fiedler, Councimember  Green, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember Snyder, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councimember 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, Councimember  Green, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councimember 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  2    City Council  Meeting Minutes  January 16, 2024  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. AF 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 Aye: 8- Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, Councimember Fiedler, Councimember  Consent Agenda as presented. Motion passed by thet following vote:  Green, Councilmember Johnston, Councimember Pawlowski, Councimember  Snyder, and Councilmember Worth  Recuse: 1- Councimember Taddeo  4. CEREMONIES  A. Swearing In of New Board and Commission Member B. Presentation of Check to the Senior Advisory Board  Deputy City Clerk Erin Kelm swore in the new Board and Commission member.  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 Rachael Ardanny expressed concern regarding the zoning restrictions for marijuana licenses.  businesses.  Tom Lampo prayed for the city.  3    City Council  Meeting Minutes  January 16, 2024  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 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 Mayor Mills asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak on behalf of or against the request, there  hearing were completed.  $60,000. The new: 2024 budget amount is 266 million dollars.  was none.  Mayor Mills asked if there were questions from the City Council. Manager Barber-Perrota explained that iti is for the first two years.  Councimember Green asked if the grant covered the cost of two officers for the first year and 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 willl 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. Resolution 2024-08. Motion passed by thet following vote:  Motion by Councilmember Green, seconded by Councilmember Johnston, to approve  Aye: 9- Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, Councimember Fiedler, Councimember  Green, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councimember Snyder, Councimember 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  4    City Council  Meeting Minutes  January 16, 2024  Natalie Cummings, President of the Brighton Chamber of Commerce gave a history oft the Land Thatl Love project and explained that the change of process is the reason there is a need to request an Councimember 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  additional $60,000 to complete the project.  Resolution 2024-09. Motion passed by the following vote:  Aye: 8- Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, Councimember Fiedler, Councilmember  Green, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councilmember Snyder, Councimember  Taddeo, and Councimember 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 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  fill the Municipal Judge vacancy.  the Municipal Judge interview panel. Motion passed by the following vote:  Aye: 9- Mayor Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Padilla, Councimember Fiedler, Councilmember  Green, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Pawlowski, Councimember Snyder, Councilmember Taddeo, and Councimember 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. Councilmember Worth attended the Youth Commission meeting. Councilmember Pawlowski attended the E-470 meeting.  E. By City Council  Councimember Green reminded Council that the joint meeting with 27J Schools is January 30h. Councimember Tadeo attended the Legacy Foundation meeting and the Housing Authority meeting.  5    City Council  Meeting Minutes  January 16, 2024  Mayor Pro Tem Padilla attended the Brighton Housing Authority meeting and invited everyone to the Councilmember Johnston expressed the importance of the City Council board members on the Councimember Fiedler thanked City Manager Martinez and City staff for their professionalism and Councimember Snyder thanked staff for their hospitality and help making his job easier. Councilmember Snyder met with the Director of the Brighton Urban Renewal Authority.  Chamber Gala on January 26"h. Lochbuie Sewer Board. help with this transition.  13. EXECUTIVE SESSION 14. ADJOURNMENT  Mayor Mills adjourned the meeting at 7:23p p.m.  CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO Mpalise GregoryMills, Mayor  ATTEST:  Pahuin Erin Kelm, Deputy City Clerk MaeNA 20,2024  6