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MEETING DATE
May 4, 2023



AGENDA ITEM

First reading and consideration of motion to order published by title only the following ordinances that would amend the Boulder Revised Code (BRC) to allow e-biking on open space trails.

 

Staff recommended ordinance:

 

1.     Introduction, first reading and consideration of a motion to order published by title only, Ordinance 8575 to Allow Electric Assisted Bicycles on Certain Recreational Paths or Trails on Open Space Land by Amending Definitions in Sections 1-2-1 and 7-1-1; Repealing Section 7-5-25, “No Electric Assisted Bicycles on Open Space;” Amending Section 8-3-6, “Vehicle Regulation”;  and adding a new Section 8-8-12, “Electric Assisted Bicycles on Open Space,” B.R.C. 1981; and setting forth related details.  

 

OR

 

OSBT recommended ordinance:

 

2.     Introduction, first reading and consideration of a motion to order published by title only, Ordinance 8576 to Allow Electric Assisted Bicycles on Certain Recreational Paths or Trails on Open Space Land by Amending Definitions in Sections 1-2-1 and 7-1-1; Amending Sections 7-5-25, “No Electric Assisted Bicycles on Open Space,” and 8-3-6, Vehicle Regulation,” B.R.C. 1981; and setting forth related details.

PRIMARY STAFF CONTACT
Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde, City Manager
Teresa Tate, City Attorney
Sandra Llanes, Deputy City Attorney
Erin Poe, Deputy City Attorney
Janet Michels, Senior Attorney
Dan Burke, Director, Open Space and Mountain Parks
Kacey French, Planning and Design Senior Manager
Marni Ratzel, Principal Planner
REQUESTED ACTION OR MOTION LANGUAGE

First reading and consideration of motion to order published by title only the following ordinances that would amend the Boulder Revised Code (BRC) to allow e-biking on open space trails.

 

Staff recommended ordinance:

 

1.     Introduction, first reading and consideration of a motion to order published by title only, Ordinance 8575 to Allow Electric Assisted Bicycles on Certain Recreational Paths or Trails on Open Space Land by Amending Definitions in Sections 1-2-1 and 7-1-1; Repealing Section 7-5-25, “No Electric Assisted Bicycles on Open Space;” Amending Section 8-3-6, “Vehicle Regulation”;  and adding a new Section 8-8-12, “Electric Assisted Bicycles on Open Space,” B.R.C. 1981; and setting forth related details.  

 

OR

 

OSBT recommended ordinance:

 

2.     Introduction, first reading and consideration of a motion to order published by title only, Ordinance 8576 to Allow Electric Assisted Bicycles on Certain Recreational Paths or Trails on Open Space Land by Amending Definitions in Sections 1-2-1 and 7-1-1; Amending Sections 7-5-25, “No Electric Assisted Bicycles on Open Space,” and 8-3-6, Vehicle Regulation,” B.R.C. 1981; and setting forth related details

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Item 3D - E-biking on Open Space Trails