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City Council Meeting – November 19, 2024: Civic Academy, Code Changes, Pipeline Contract

City Council — Tuesday, November 19, 2024
BodyBrighton, Colorado
SessionCity Council
DateTuesday, November 19, 2024
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
1:32

Good evening.

1:33

I'd like to call to order our city council meeting for Tuesday, November nineteenth, twenty twenty four, and I'm gonna ask Councilmember Johnston to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

2:08

Right, thank you.

2:10

Madam City Clerk, please call roll.

2:13

Mayor Mills.

2:14

Here.

2:14

Mayor Pro Tem Padilla.

2:16

Here.

2:16

Council Member Fedler?

2:18

Here.

2:18

Council Member Green.

2:20

Estoy key.

2:21

Councilmember Johnston.

2:22

Present.

2:23

Councilmember Pulaski?

2:24

Here.

2:24

Council Member Snyder.

2:26

Here.

2:26

Council Member Today.

2:28

Present.

2:28

Council Member Worth?

2:30

Here.

2:30

You have a quorum, Your Honor.

2:31

Thank you.

2:33

Next, Madam City Clerk, please the read the consent agenda to the record.

2:38

I guess it's just one theme.

2:39

Item two A, approval of the October 15th, twenty twenty-four city council minutes.

2:44

All right.

2:47

I'd like to move for approval of the consent agenda.

2:50

All right.

2:51

Councilmember Wirth?

2:52

Thank you, Mayor.

2:53

I second that.

2:54

We have a first and second to approve the consent agenda.

2:58

There's no other comment or roll call vote.

3:20

Next is the approval of the regular agenda.

3:31

Thank you, Mayor.

3:31

I'd like to move for approval of the regular agenda also.

3:34

All right.

3:35

And then Councilmember Fiddler.

3:36

Thank you, Mayor.

3:37

I'll say it.

3:39

First and second to approve the regular agenda.

3:42

We'll call vote.

3:50

Next ceremonies, item four A.

3:53

Recognize Ryan Smith for receiving the Parks and Recreation Association Parks Selection or Section Professional of the Year Award for Colorado.

4:04

City Manager Martinez.

4:05

Thank you, Mayor.

4:06

Good evening, Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem members of Council.

4:08

To introduce this item will be our Parks and Rec Director Travis Haynes.

5:04

So now that you all know who it is, obviously, um I'm happy to announce that Ryan Smith is who is our parks planning and development and grant manager is the 2024 Park Section Professional of the Year.

5:17

So I'm sure he has a big speech.

5:27

No, speech.

5:30

No, no, just thanks for having me this evening.

5:32

Thanks for all your support and our great leadership.

5:34

It helps a lot.

5:34

So thank you.

5:35

All right.

5:37

And then stay there, we'll we'll grab a picture too.

5:58

Three, two, one.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Zoning and Land Use██████████████14%
Community Engagement█████████████13%
Procedural████████████12%
Public Engagement██████████10%
Proclamations Policy████████8%
Public Safety████████8%
Transportation Safety██████6%
Easement█████5%
Water And Wastewater Management█████5%
Summary of Proceedings

City Council Meeting – November 19, 2024: Civic Academy, Code Changes, Pipeline Contract

The Brighton City Council met on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Highlights included recognition of the first Brighton Civic Academy graduates, multiple proclamations, public comments on pedestrian safety and marijuana licensing, and unanimous approval of several land use amendments, a right-of-way vacation, and a $3.19 million water pipeline replacement contract.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of the October 15, 2024 city council minutes (unanimous).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Shirley Jacobson (resident of Southgate) expressed concerns about student pedestrian safety near Perry View Middle School and the high school, citing increased apartment construction and road widening. She requested a pedestrian bridge and urged coordination with the county, Commerce City, and the school district.
  • Paul Greaves expressed gratitude to the council for approving marijuana sales in Brighton and to city staff (clerk’s office, building department, police) for their integrity and helpfulness in the licensing process.
  • Mike Balwell criticized traffic safety issues, including drivers running red lights with delayed greens, and urged the council to extend the three-minute public comment limit per speaker.

Discussion Items

  • 6A – Land Use Code Amendments (first reading): Proposed revisions to Articles 4, 5, and 11 of the Land Use and Development Code to allow assembly and office uses on public lands, permit existing uses (marijuana store, water/wastewater plant), adjust setbacks, and encourage missing middle housing. A specific trigger was the Brighton Rec Center expansion, currently not allowed under existing code. Councilmember Green clarified that office use would be for public benefit (e.g., city hall). Staff recommended approval; motion passed 9–0.
  • 7A – South Main Right-of-Way Vacation (first reading): Vacation of a 0.012-acre portion north of Bromley Lane and south of Jessup Street to facilitate the South Main redevelopment final plat. Staff confirmed no identified thoroughfare need and no adverse impacts. Motion passed 9–0.
  • 8A – Bromley Park PUD 33rd Amendment (second/final reading): Approval of a 20.719-acre plan unit development amendment near East Bridge Street. Motion passed 9–0.
  • 8B – Rezone from CO PUD to R3 (second/final reading): Rezoning a 6.14-acre property near Purcell Street and South 27th Avenue. Motion passed 9–0.
  • 8C – Prairie Center Fourth Amendment (final reading): Approval of amendments to comprehensive funding, development, pre-annexation, and intergovernmental agreements for Prairie Center. Motion passed 9–0.
  • 10A – Core City Pipeline Replacement Phase 3 (resolution): Acceptance of a $3,186,935 contract with American West Construction LLC to replace approximately 4,000 linear feet of aging water line, reconnect 77 service lines, relocate fire hydrants (including one in an ADA ramp), and utilize a $959,000 EPA grant. Work expected to begin in early spring 2025 with a 50-year lifespan for new PVC pipe. Motion passed 9–0.

Key Outcomes

  • Unanimous approval (9-0) of all consent agenda, regular agenda, and each ordinance/resolution.
  • Proclamations read and accepted for:
    • Small Business Saturday (November 30, 2024) – noted statistics: 33.3 million U.S. small businesses, 61.6 million employees (47% of private sector), 72% of shoppers intend to continue supporting small businesses, $17.9 billion in 2022 spending, 68 cents per dollar stays local.
    • Colorado Crash Responder Safety Week (November 18–22, 2024) – noted 28 first responders killed on roadways in 2024 through September; reminder of move-over law.
    • GIS Day (November 20, 2024) – 25th anniversary; open house at city hall from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Recognitions: Parks & Recreation Section Professional of the Year awarded to Ryan Smith; 17 graduates of the first Brighton Civic Academy recognized; brief remarks from graduates Alicia Hines and Kitty (last name not stated) encouraging community involvement.
  • Council reports included updates from regional transportation committee (growth projections revised down 7% per state demographer), Edward-470 board, chamber luncheon, National League of Cities conference, youth summit, and Boys & Girls Club election event.
  • Police Chief debuted a recruitment video highlighting community-oriented policing and career opportunities.
  • City Manager announced that construction on Venture Park has begun, Big Lots will not close in Brighton, and that he will be out for medical leave through the end of next week.
  • Next meeting: December 3, 2024 (no study session on November 26 due to Thanksgiving).

Meeting Transcript

Good evening. I'd like to call to order our city council meeting for Tuesday, November nineteenth, twenty twenty four, and I'm gonna ask Councilmember Johnston to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Right, thank you. Madam City Clerk, please call roll. Mayor Mills. Here. Mayor Pro Tem Padilla. Here. Council Member Fedler? Here. Council Member Green. Estoy key. Councilmember Johnston. Present. Councilmember Pulaski? Here. Council Member Snyder. Here. Council Member Today. Present. Council Member Worth? Here. You have a quorum, Your Honor. Thank you. Next, Madam City Clerk, please the read the consent agenda to the record. I guess it's just one theme. Item two A, approval of the October 15th, twenty twenty-four city council minutes. All right. I'd like to move for approval of the consent agenda. All right. Councilmember Wirth? Thank you, Mayor. I second that. We have a first and second to approve the consent agenda. There's no other comment or roll call vote. Next is the approval of the regular agenda. Thank you, Mayor. I'd like to move for approval of the regular agenda also. All right. And then Councilmember Fiddler. Thank you, Mayor. I'll say it. First and second to approve the regular agenda. We'll call vote. Next ceremonies, item four A. Recognize Ryan Smith for receiving the Parks and Recreation Association Parks Selection or Section Professional of the Year Award for Colorado. City Manager Martinez. Thank you, Mayor. Good evening, Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem members of Council. To introduce this item will be our Parks and Rec Director Travis Haynes.

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