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Council Meeting Agenda - 12/05/24
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AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOULDER CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers1777 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80302December 5, 2024, 6:00 PM
1.Call to Order and Roll Call
A.Declaration Honoring Emergency Response Connectors presented by Mayor Brockett10 MinB.International Day of Persons with Disabilities Declaration presented by Council Member Winer10 MinC.
Consideration of a motion to approve the election returns from the 2024 Coordinated Special Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024
1. Motion to convene as the General Canvassing and Election Board for the City of Boulder Coordinated Special Municipal Election
2. Roll call of the General Canvassing and Election Board
3. Administration of oath and signing of same by Board members
4. Consideration of a motion nominating a member to chair the Board
5. Submission of the following to the Board found in Attachments:
A. Certificate of the Public Notice of the November 5, 2024 Special Election
B. Certificate of Approved Ballot
C. Official Summary of Votes
D. Boulder County Audit, Reconciliation Report and Certification
E..2024C Boulder County Canvass Certification Sign-Off Compiled
6. Consideration of a motion to approve the election returns and, if approved, signing of the Certificate of the General Canvassing and Election Board
7. Motion to adjourn from the General Canvassing and Election Board for the City of Boulder Coordinated Special Municipal Election and reconvene as the Boulder City Council
Materials anticipated via Hotline prior to meeting
15 min
2.Open Comment
3.Consent Agenda
B.Consideration of a motion to authorize the City Manager to enter into 20-year license agreement with Public Service Company of Colorado, dba Xcel Energy, providing access to the Valmont Butte property in order to perform groundwater monitoring and remediation
J.Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8674 amending Section 4-20-23, “Water Permit Fees,” Chapter 11-1, “Water Utility,” and Chapter 11-2, Wastewater Utility,” B.R.C. 1981, updating water permit fees and clarifying enforcement provisions under the Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control Program to protect the drinking water system and public health; and setting forth related details
4.Call-Up Check-In
A.
Concept Plan Review and Comment Request for a proposal to redevelop the 55,246 square foot site at 777 Broadway with a five-story, 55 foot tall, 82,500 square foot, 63 unit, multi-family residential building with ground floor podium parking and amenity space. The unit type mix would include studio, two-, three-, and five-bedroom units. The proposal includes a request for a 57% parking reduction. Reviewed under case no. LUR2024-00037.
B.
Landmark Alteration Certificate application to install solar panels at the front of the Higman House at 479 Arapahoe Ave., an individually landmarked property, 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.Mayor Pro Tem Elections30 min - 30 min public hearing & council discussionB.
Consideration of a motion to approve amendments to the East Boulder Subcommunity Plan (EBSP), including the 55th and Arapahoe Station Area Plan, to align East Boulder Connections Plan with the refined vision for East Boulder areas of change and additional supporting information
AND
Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8669, amending Title 9, “Land Use Code,” B.R.C. 1981, by adopting form-based code standards for parts of East Boulder, moving the form-based code from Appendix M to Chapter 9-14, “Form-Based Code,” B.R.C. 1981, revising rezoning and trip reduction standards for East Boulder; and setting forth related details
60 min – 15 min presentation / 45 min public hearing & council discussion
6.Matters from the City Manager
7.Matters from the City Attorney
8.Matters from the Mayor and Members of Council
A.Council Retreat Subcommittee Midterm Check-in Plan15 minB.Ranking proposed priority items for the Boulder County Regional Homelessness Working Group10 min
9.Discussion Items
10.Debrief
11.Adjournment
3:30 hrs
Additional Materials
Presentations
Item Updates
Information Items
Boards and Commissions
Declarations
A.National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month Declaration
Heads Up! Email
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Council Chambers
1777 Broadway
Boulder, CO 80302
December 19, 2024, 6:00 PM
AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOULDER CITY COUNCIL
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
A. Dr. Dick Jessor Day Declaration presented by Council Member Wallach 15 Min
B. National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day Declaration presented by Council Member Benjamin 5 Min
2. Open Comment
3. Consent Agenda
A. Consideration of a motion to accept the October 3, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
B. Consideration of a motion to accept the October 10, 2024 Special City Council Meeting Minutes
C. Consideration of a motion to accept the October 17, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
D. Consideration of a motion to amend the 2025 Council Meeting Calendar
E. Consideration of a motion to authorize the City Manager to enter into 20-year license agreement with Public Service Company of Colorado, dba Xcel Energy, providing access to the Valmont Butte property in order to perform groundwater monitoring and remediation
F.
Introduction, first reading and consideration of a motion to order published by title only Ordinance 8666, amending Chapters 9-2, “Review Processes,” 9-6, “Use Standards,” and 9-8, “Intensity Standards” of Title 9, “Land Use Code,” B.R.C. 1981, to amend density and intensity standards to allow development of additional dwelling units in the Residential – Rural 1 (RR-1), Residential – Rural 2 (RR-2), Residential – Low 1 (RL-1), Residential – Medium 1 (RM-1), and Residential Mixed – 1 (RMX-1) zoning districts and to amend review procedures and use standards to reduce regulatory requirements for certain residential developments, and setting forth related details
G.
Introduction, first reading and consideration of a motion to order published by title only Ordinance 8677 designating the property at 3168 6th St., City of Boulder, Colorado, to be known as the Leach-Moritz House, as an individual landmark under Chapter 9-11, “Historic Preservation,” B.R.C. 1981; and setting forth related details
H. Introduction, first reading and consideration of a motion to order published by title only Ordinance 8678 repealing and reenacting Section 7-4-78, “Misuse of a Wireless Telephone,” B.R.C. 1981, to align the use of mobile electronic devices while driving a motor vehicle within City of Boulder boundaries with state law; and setting forth related details
I.
Introduction, first reading and consideration of a motion to order published by title only and adopt by emergency measure Ordinance 8679 adopting Supplement 161 which codifies previously adopted ordinances as amendments to the Boulder Revised Code, 1981; and setting forth related details
J.
Introduction, first reading and consideration of a motion to order published by title only Ordinance 8680 designating the property at 575 Euclid Ave., City of Boulder, Colorado, to be known as the Sirotkin – Woodman House, as an individual landmark under Chapter 9-11, “Historic Preservation,” B.R.C. 1981; and setting forth related details
K.
Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8658 amending Section 2-3-7, “Landmarks Board,” and Chapter 9-11 “Historic Preservation,” B.R.C. 1981, to remove the appointment of a Planning Board member to the Landmarks Board and revise the review process timeframes and approval expiration dates; and setting forth related details
L.
Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8676 amending Sections 3-7-2, “Imposition and Rate of Tax,” 4-2-3, “Authority to Issue City Licenses,” and 4-20-2, “Alcohol and Fermented Malt Beverage License and Application Fees,” B.R.C. 1981, converting the license of lodging and entertainment facility to two separate licenses to comply with a change to state law; and setting forth related details
M.
Third reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8670 amending Section 5-7-5, “City Manager Authority to Grant Permission to Consume Alcoholic Beverages on City-Owned Property”, B.R.C. 1981, to allow alcohol consumption at farm-to-table events on open space properties with a current farm crop and grazing lease in good standing; and setting forth related details
N.
Consideration of a motion to adopt Resolution 1358 reaffirming the City of Boulder’s commitment to Vision Zero
O.
Consideration of a motion to approve the October 24, 2024, Study Session Summary regarding the Police Oversight Update
4. Call-Up Check-In
5. Public Hearings
A.
Second reading and motion to adopt by emergency measure Ordinance 8665, amending Title 9, “Land Use Code,” B.R.C. 1981, to implement Senate Bill 23-290 and locally permit natural medicine businesses, defined in the state bill as Natural Medicine Healing Centers, Cultivation, Production, and Testing Facilities; and setting forth related details
60 min – 15 min presentation / 45 min public hearing & council discussion
6. Matters from the City Manager
A. Climate Action Plan Update 90 min - 30 minute presentation, 60 minute discussion
7. Matters from the City Attorney
8. Matters from the Mayor and Members of Council
9. Discussion Items
10. Debrief
11. Adjournment
3:55 hrs
Additional Materials
Presentations
Item Updates
Information Items
A. Summary of 2024 Chats with Council and 2025 Preview
Boards and Commissions
A. 08.12.24 TAB Meeting Minutes
B. 09.09.24 TAB Meeting Minutes
C. 10.14.24 TAB Meeting Minutes
D. 10.21.24 WRAB Meeting Minutes
E. 11.06.24 EAB Meeting Minutes
Declarations
A. Kwanzaa Declaration
Heads Up! Email
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