Mayor

Aaron Brockett

 

Council Members

Matt Benjamin

Lauren Folkerts

Rachel Friend

Junie Joseph

Nicole Speer 

Mark Wallach

Tara Winer

Bob Yates

 

 

 

Council  Chambers

1777 Broadway

Boulder, CO 80302

June 7, 2022

6:00 PM

 
City Manager
Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde

 

City Attorney

Teresa Taylor Tate

 

City Clerk

Elesha Johnson

 

 

 

 

     

AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE

BOULDER CITY COUNCIL

1.Call to Order and Roll Call
A.Juneteenth Declaration presented by Council Member Benjamin5 min
B.Immigrant Heritage Month Declaration to be presented by Council Member Mark Wallach5 min
VIDEO2.Open Comment
VIDEO3.Consent Agenda
A.Consideration of a motion to accept the May 24, 2022 Study Session Summary regarding the Guaranteed Income Pilot Project
B.

Consideration of a motion to adopt Resolution 1307 providing authority to the city manager to enter into and execute a contract for loan guarantee assistance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for use in the development of affordable housing, and, associated with said contract, authorize the issuance of a Variable/Fixed Rate Note in the maximum commitment amount of $4,000,000, and authorizing the city manager to sign all other documents necessary to secure the loan guarantee assistance

C.

Consideration of a motion authorizing the purchase, and for the city manager to enter into and execute a Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate, of property located at 2061 Tamarack Avenue, Boulder, in the amount of $2,214,500, to be used as part of the Preflood Property Acquisition Program, and authorizing the city manager to sign all other documents necessary to secure this property.

D.

Introduction, first reading, and consideration of a motion to order published by title only Ordinance 8517 amending Chapter 6, “Public Right-of-Way and Easement Encroachments, Revocable Permits, Leases and Vacations,” B.R.C. 1981, by adding a new Section 8-6-12, “Outdoor Dining in Public Rights-of-Way and Private Property,” allowing for a five year pilot program that waives certain code requirements and allows outdoor dining through issuance of city revocable permits, and amending Chapter 20, “Fees,” B.R.C. 1981, by amending Section 4-20-20, “Revocable Right of Way Permit/Lease Application Fee” and adding a new Section 4-20-76, “Outdoor Dining Pilot Program Infrastructure Fee,” setting forth applicable fees associated with the five year pilot program; and setting forth related details

E.

Introduction, first reading and consideration of a motion to order published by title only Ordinance 8523, amending Title 9, “Land Use Code,” B.R.C. 1981, to update and simplify the use table and use standards and setting forth related details.

F.

Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8519 authorizing and directing the acquisition of various property interests, within and outside city limits, by purchase or eminent domain proceedings, for the construction of the main sewer improvements project; and setting forth related details

G.

Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8524 amending Section 2-1-2, “Council Meetings,” B.R.C. 1981, to align language with City Council’s decision to change council meeting days from Tuesday to Thursday; and setting forth related details

 

AND

 

Consideration of a motion to amend the Council Rules of Procedure

 

AND

 

Consideration of a motion to approve the amended 2022 Council Meetings Calendar

4.Call-Up Check-In
A.Vacation of a 20-foot-wide utility easement at 2150 Folsom Street (case no. ADR2022-00105). 
5.Public Hearings
VIDEOA. Consideration of the following proposed ordinances related to firearm restrictions in the City of Boulder:

Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8494 amending Chapter 5, “General Offenses,” B.R.C. 1981, repealing Ordinances 8245 and 8259, banning the sale and possession of assault weapons, large-capacity magazines and rapid-fire trigger activators, raising the age to purchase firearms, amending Section 5-2-26, “Matters of Local and Mixed Concern,” B.R.C. 1981, and adding a new Section 5-8-42, “Severability,” B.R.C. 1981; and setting forth related details;

AND/OR

Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8525 repealing and reenacting Section 5-8-15, “Deadly Weapons in City Buildings Prohibited,” B.R.C. 1981, to prohibit the carrying of firearms in certain public places; and setting forth related details;

AND/OR

Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8526 amending Chapter 5-8, “Weapons,” B.R.C. 1981, by adding new definitions, and a new Section 5-8-39, “Prohibitions,” B.R.C. 1981, to regulate the possession of unfinished frames and receivers, and unserialized firearms; and setting forth related details;

AND/OR

Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8527 repealing and reenacting Section 5-8-21, “Open Carriage of Firearms in Carrying Cases Required,” B.R.C. 1981, to prohibit the open carrying of firearms in public places; and setting forth related details;

AND/OR

Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8528 amending Chapter 5-8, “Weapons,” B.R.C. 1981, by adding new definitions, and a new Section 5-8-40, “Disclosure,” B.R.C. 1981, requiring all firearm dealers to post signs at all locations where firearms transfers take place; and setting forth related details;

AND/OR

Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8529 amending Chapter 5-8, “Weapons,” B.R.C. 1981, by adding a new definition, and a new Section 5-8-41, “Waiting Period Prior to Firearm Purchase,” B.RC. 1981, requiring a waiting period prior to the sale of firearms; and setting forth related details
30 min presentation/150 min council discussion
6.Matters from the City Manager
7.Matters from the City Attorney
8.Matters from the Mayor and Members of Council
9.Discussion Items
10.Debrief
11.Adjournment

4:10 hrs

Additional Materials
Presentations
Item Updates
Information Items
A.Safe and Managed Spaces Update
B.

Update on University Hill Quality of Life Improvement and City-Wide Nuisance Initiatives

Boards and Commissions
A.01.24.2022 WRAB Signed Minutes
B.April 20, 2022 Boulder Arts Commission Meeting Minutes
C.04.11.22 FINAL TAB Meeting Minutes
D.May 4, 2022 Boulder Library Commission Meeting Minutes
Declarations
A.World Refugee Day Declaration
Heads Up! Email

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