Brighton City Council Meeting Summary - March 4, 2025

The Brighton City Council convened on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers. Mayor Gregory Mills presided with eight members present (Mayor Pro Tem Peter Padilla absent). The meeting covered a consent agenda, public hearings, ordinances, resolutions, and reports. A public hearing on the Singh Property zoning map amendment was continued to April 15, 2025. The council approved the Brighton Crossing Filing No. 7 Second Amendment subdivision plan, amended procurement rules for fleet vehicles, adopted a resolution supporting the National Western Stock Show, and granted a utility easement to United Power. The meeting concluded with an executive session, returning to open session at 7:38 PM.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of February 4, 2025, City Council Minutes (ID-45-25): Passed unanimously (8–0 with one absent).

Public Comments & Testimony

• Tom Lampo gave an opening prayer during the public comment period for matters not on the agenda. He prayed for guidance and purpose for the city and its leaders. (3 minutes)
• Public Hearing on Singh Property (ID-44-25): Three individuals signed up to speak (Greta Finlay, Arthur Lawbock, and Natalia [speaker]) were present but agreed to defer their comments to April 15, 2025, after the item was continued.

Discussion Items

• Singh Property Zoning Map Amendment (ID-44-25): The applicant requested a continuance to April 15, 2025. The council voted unanimously (8–0) to continue the first reading public hearing to that date.
• Brighton Crossing Filing No. 7, 2nd Amendment Subdivision Plan (ID-43-25): Senior Planner Summer McCann presented the proposal to accept public lands and facilities for a 20.90-acre site with 126 single-family lots. The development is the last vacant parcel in an established area, with infrastructure improvements including roadways, sidewalks, and water/sewer connections. Planning Commission had recommended approval. Councilmember Green expressed concern about parking on Singletree Lane, which only has 38-foot right-of-way and allows parking on both sides. Councilmember Snyder asked about the fee-in-lieu of water dedication, which was grandfathered from the 1986 Bromley Park annexation agreement. The applicant (Chris Bremner, Brookfield Residential) noted compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood. No public comments were submitted. The council approved the resolution (8–0).
• Amending Procurement Code for Fleet Vehicles and Equipment (ID-49-25): Procurement and Contracts Manager Kelsey Archelletta proposed amending Municipal Code Section 3-8-50 to require three competitive quotes instead of a full RFP for fleet vehicle and equipment purchases. This replaces temporary waivers used in 2023 and 2024. The council approved the ordinance on first reading (8–0).
• Resolution Supporting National Western Stock Show and Holiday Lights (ID-48-25): City Attorney Calderon presented a resolution to create an annual proclamation encouraging holiday lights to remain lit from January 10 to January 25 for the stock show. Councilmember Green objected to language that could be interpreted as a binding requirement and voted no. After clarification that the proclamation is non-binding, the council approved the resolution 7–1 (one absent).
• Granting Utility Easement to United Power (ID-39-25) – Final Reading: City staff corrected the legal description from the previous packet. The easement is perpetual and non-exclusive over property at the Lutz Reservoir. Councilmember Green recused himself due to his employer. The resolution passed 7–0 (one recused, one absent).
• Reports:
  • Mayor: Announced no study session on March 11 due to National League of Cities travel; reminded about Daylight Saving Time; thanked participants in the State of the City address and strategic planning session.
  • City Manager: Provided Board and Commission vacancy update – vacancies remain on Planning Commission (Ward 2, one at-large), Parks and Rec Advisory Board (one at-large, two alternates), Urban Renewal Authority (two members), Historic Preservation Commission (two members, one alternate), Housing Authority (one member, two alternates), and District Plan (two members). Noted that progress has been made in filling many seats.
  • Council Members: Reports included attending the North Area Transportation Alliance strategic planning meeting, State of the City, council strategic planning session, a fundraiser for the Richard Lambert Foundation, the Lochbuie Municipal School Board meeting, CML legislative sessions (highlighting bills on firearm liability, shoplifting PR bonds, tobacco tax collection, turf limits, energy standards, and utility shutoff moratoriums), and volunteering with the Growing Grads program.
• Executive Session: The council unanimously voted (7–1) to recess for an executive session under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(e) to determine a position on negotiation matters. Participants included all present council members, City Manager Martinez, Deputy City Manager Falkenberg, City Attorney Calderon, and staff. No improper action was reported. The open meeting resumed at 7:38 PM.

Key Outcomes

• ID-44-25 (Singh Property): Continued to April 15, 2025 (8–0).
• ID-43-25 (Brighton Crossing 7, 2nd Amendment): Approved (8–0).
• ID-49-25 (Fleet Procurement Amendment): Approved on first reading (8–0).
• ID-48-25 (Stock Show/Holiday Lights Resolution): Approved (7–1).
• ID-39-25 (United Power Easement): Approved final reading (7–0, with one recusal and one absent).
• Board Vacancies: Openings remain across multiple commissions; applications are being accepted.