On Nov. 10 the Westminster City Council handled a set of code and budget matters on first reading and by roll call votes.

Councillor's Bill 46, which updates code language on official postings and notices, was moved, seconded and passed 7–0.

Councillor's Bill 47, amending Title 14 related to the employee 401(a) defined contribution plan, drew questions about why the city hired a consultant and how much was paid. Chief Financial Officer Ezekiel Vasquez said staff "worked with an actuary, and a consultant" to compare the city to peers and said he did not have the consultant-fee amount at the meeting but would provide it later: "I can't I don't have the amount of the consultant fees, but I can get that to you." After discussion the measure passed 6–1 (Councilor Ireland voting no).

Councillor's Bill 48, providing a supplemental appropriation of $2,083,450 from the Colorado Emergency Medical Services supplemental payment program to the general capital outlay replacement fund, passed on first reading 7–0.

On Councillor's Bill 49, which would amend municipal code concerning regulation of greywater, staff said demand from residents and builders had been minimal and that standing up an administrative program (rules, inspections, compliance monitoring) carried significant cost. Director of Public Works and Utilities Paul Temple said the benefit "wasn't worth the cost in terms of what it takes to stand up" at this time. Councilors asked staff to continue watching regional developments; the bill passed 7–0.

All bills will follow normal ordinance adoption steps where required; staff will provide requested cost detail for consultant work on the 401(a) review.