Mayor

Aaron Brockett

 

Council Members

Taishya Adams

Matt Benjamin

Lauren Folkerts

Tina Marquis

Ryan Schuchard

Nicole Speer 

Mark Wallach

Tara Winer

             

 

 

 

Council  Chambers

1777 Broadway

Boulder, CO 80302

September 5, 2024

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.Pollinator Appreciation Month Declaration presented by Mayor Pro Tem Speer10 Min
B.National Voter Registration Day Declaration presented by Council Member Wallach10 Min
C.Presentation & Questions; Annual Comprehensive Financial Report & Auditor Selection 10 min
2.Open Comment
3.Consent Agenda
A.Consideration of a motion to adopt Resolution 1348 accepting the City of Boulder’s 2023 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Independent Auditor’s Report
B.Consideration of a motion to adopt Resolution 1349 appointing the firm of CliftonLarsonAllen to examine the financial accounts of the City of Boulder for the year ended December 31, 2024
C.

Consideration of a motion to adopt Resolution 1352 approving the assignment of City of Boulder’s 2024 Private Activity Bond volume cap allocation from the state ceiling for Private Activity Bonds in the amount of $6,647,089 to the Housing Authority of the City of Boulder, D/B/A Boulder Housing Partners, a body corporate and politic of the State of Colorado, which will be carried forward to construct multifamily residential housing benefiting persons of low income; and authorizing the execution and delivery of an assignment and other documents in connection therewith

D.Consideration of a motion to adopt Resolution 1353 amending the HOME Consortium Intergovernmental Agreement for the distribution of HOME funds in the City of Boulder, Boulder County, City & County of Broomfield and City of Longmont
E.

Introduction, first reading and consideration of a motion to order published by title only Ordinance 8644 amending Section 8-3-7, "Regulation of Horses and Livestock," B.R.C. 1981, updating Appendix 8-C indicating where horses are allowed on OSMP trails; and setting forth related details

F.

Introduction, first reading and consideration of a motion to order published by title only Ordinance 8649, amending Title 9, “Land Use Code,” B.R.C. 1981, to adopt the October 24, 2024 FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map and to meet requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program and setting forth related details

G.

Consideration of the following ordinances related to the 2024 Special Municipal Coordinated Election:

1. Third reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8639 submitting to the registered electors of the city of Boulder at the Special Municipal Coordinated Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the question of whether to amend Sec. 130 of the Boulder Home Rule Charter to authorize City Council to set by ordinance the terms and criteria of board and commission members and amend the language regarding removal of board and commission members; specifying the form of the ballot and other election procedures; and setting forth related details

2. CONTINUED second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8640 submitting to the registered electors of the city of Boulder at the Special Municipal Coordinated Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the question of whether to repeal and replace Sec. 7 of the Boulder Home Rule Charter to increase the amount of mayor and council member compensation; specifying the form of the ballot and other election procedures; and setting forth related details

3. Third reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8641 submitting to the registered electors of the city of Boulder at the Special Municipal Coordinated Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the question of whether to amend Sec. 9 and adopt A NEW Sec. 21A. of the Boulder Home Rule Charter to authorize City Council to hold executive sessions as provided by state law; specifying the form of the ballot and other election procedures; and setting forth related details

4. Petitioners' Ordinances
(a) CONTINUED second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8638 submitting to the registered electors of the city of Boulder at the Special Municipal Coordinated Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the question of whether or not to adopt Section 11-4-8, “Decommissioning the Airport,” B.R.C. 1981, to decommission the Boulder Municipal Airport as soon as reasonably feasible and prohibit acceptance of state or federal funding which comes with obligations that would delay decommissioning of the Boulder Municipal Airport; specifying the form of the ballot and other election procedures; and setting forth related details
AND (conditional upon voter approval of “Repurpose Our Runways”)

(b) CONTINUED second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8643 submitting to the registered electors of the city of Boulder at the Special Municipal Coordinated Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the question of, if Ballot Measure “Repurpose Our Runways” is passed, whether or not to adopt Section 11-4-8(e), “Decommissioning the Airport,” B.R.C. 1981, to repurpose the decommissioned Boulder Municipal Airport site as sustainable mixed-use neighborhoods, with at least 50% of on-site housing units designated as permanently affordable for low-, moderate-, and middle-income residents and whose development shall be guided with input from a community board; specifying the form of the ballot

H.Consideration of a motion to approve the order of the City of Boulder ballot measures in the 2024 Special Municipal Coordinated Election
I.Consideration of a motion to cancel the September 26, 2024 Study Session and approve replacing it with the Community and Council Forum to be held that night
4.Call-Up Check-In
A.

Consideration of a Landmark Alteration Certificate application to demolish the existing building and construct a new 2,800 sq. ft. house and 1,000 sq. ft. accessory building at 520 Pearl St. (HIS2024-00152), a non-contributing property in the West Pearl Historic District, pursuant to Section 9-11-18 of the Boulder Revised Code 1981 and under the procedures prescribed by chapter 1-3, “Quasi-Judicial Hearings,” B.R.C. 1981

5.Public Hearings
A.

Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8646 designating the property at 1836 Pearl St., City of Boulder, Colorado, to be known as the Thelma Maydew House, as an individual landmark under Chapter 9-11, “Historic Preservation,” B.R.C. 1981; and setting forth related details

15 min - 10 min presentation/5 min public hearing & council discussion
B.

Consideration of a Site Review application for redevelopment of 2206 Pearl Street as a mixed-use development with approximately 2,021 sq. ft. of first floor commercial space and 45 efficiency living units along with associated amenity spaces, including a second level community deck, common lounge area, secure bike storage, and an at-grade parking garage containing 18 parking spaces where 45 are required (60% parking reduction requested).  Reviewed under case number LUR2023-00020

60 min – 15 min presentation / 45 min public hearing & council discussion
6.Matters from the City Manager
A.Council Agenda Process Improvements Discussion30 min - 10 min staff presentation / 20 min council discussion
7.Matters from the City Attorney
8.Matters from the Mayor and Members of Council
A.Rocky Flats Stewardship Council Update 15 min
9.Discussion Items
10.Debrief
11.Adjournment

3:30 hrs


Additional Materials
Presentations
Item Updates
Information Items
A.Safe and Managed Public Spaces 2023 Year End Report
B.Marshall Mesa Trailhead Improvements and Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (DRMS) Project Update
Boards and Commissions
A.06.17.24 WRAB Signed Minutes
B.06.10.24 TAB Meeting Minutes
Declarations
A.Disability Voting Rights Week Declaration
B.Ruth Wright Day Declaration 
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