Meeting of the Boulder County Board of County Commissioners

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 9:30 A.m. - 10:30 A.m.

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 1:30 P.m. - 2:30 P.m.

Third Floor Hearing Room

County Court House

1325 Pearl Street, Boulder

Members Present:

• Commissioner Ashley Stolzmann
• Commissioner Marta Loachamin
• Commissioner Claire Levy

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1.

Call to Order

The Board of County Commissioners of Boulder County met in Regular Meeting in full conformity with the law and resolution of said Board at the regular place of hybrid meetings, 1325 Pearl Street, Boulder and on Zoom Webinar, on April 22, 2025. 

The meeting was called to order at approximately 9:31 a.m. by Chair Marta Loachamin.

2.

9:30 a.m. Business Meeting

3.

Commissioners' Consent Items

• Moved by Commissioner Levy
  Seconded by Commissioner Stolzmann

  to approve the Commissioners' Consent Agenda as a whole.

  Carried Unanimously

3.a

Commissioners' Office - Approval of Adult Protection Review Team's revised bylaws.

• Staff Contact: Robin Valdez, Commissioners' Office

3.b

Community Planning & Permitting - Flatirons Transportation LLC Contract Amendment ($890,000)

Amending the contract with Flatirons Transportation LLC which operates the Hessie Shuttle to add contract funds, update fee schedule and extend contract end date.

3.c

Community Planning & Permitting - Local Match and Submission Approval for the Colorado Community Clean Transportation Assistance Program Grant Application

Seeking approval for Boulder County to apply as the lead applicant to the Colorado Community Clean Transportation Assistance Program (CCTAP) grant program and approval to commit $242,667 of Transportation Sales Tax Funds as local match for the application.

• Staff Contact(s): Kelly Leadbetter, Community Planning & Permitting

3.d

Community Services - Colorado Department of Human Services Behavioral Health Administration Amendment Co-Responder Program Amendment

Co-Responder Programs (“Programs”) create and foster partnerships between behavioral health professionals and law enforcement, (which may include other first responders if necessary). Co-Responder Programs identify calls for police service where behavioral health (mental health and/or substance use) appear to be a relevant factor, and then provide effective responses to involve people in crisis and those with behavioral health needs. The law enforcement officer and the behavioral health specialist’s combined expertise aims to improve de-escalation of situations, deflect individuals away from involvement with the criminal justice system and/or unnecessary hospitalization, and link them to appropriate services. The purpose of this amendment is to renew the contract for State Fiscal Year 2026. This amendment updates Exhibit B and adds $397,000.00 in new funding for Fiscal Year 2026.

• Staff Contact(s): Jim Adams-Berger, Community Services

3.e

Community Services - IGA-2025-COS-0007: Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Boulder for the Purchase of Arbor House

Community Services Department requests approval and signing of the Intergovernmental Agreement between Boulder County and City of Boulder. The Intergovernmental Agreement specifies terms related to the purchase of Arbor House located at 2043 Pearl Street from Tribe Recovery Homes, Inc. The Commissioners requested certain commitments from the City of Boulder as conditions for executing the purchase using Senate Bill-196 funds. The Intergovernmental Agreement terms have been approved and signed by the City of Boulder.

• BOCC IGA Reference #: IGA-2025-COS-0007
• Staff Contact(s): Meca Delgado, Community Services

3.f

Housing & Human Services: 2025-26 Connect for Health Colorado Contract Extension Grant ($81,737)

The request involves a grant application for the 2025-26 Connect for Health Colorado Contract Extension, categorized under consent. The proposal seeks $389,096 to continue providing navigation, enrollment, and health insurance literacy assistance to residents of Boulder County. This initiative requires matching funds, sourced from Medicaid reimbursements amounting to $81,737. The funding is a one-time allocation.

• Staff Contact(s): Chandler Budlong-Springer, Housing and Human Services; Darlene Bushue, Housing and Human Services

3.g

Public Works - Bid Waiver for Photo Enforcement Services ($300,000)

The Engineering Division of Public Works is requesting a waiver of formal procurement requirements for Photo Enforcement Services from American Traffic Systems.  County staff will be working with Verra Mobility to identify the appropriate services the county will
be purchasing. It’s anticipated that the annual cost for these services will be more than $300,000 per year. These costs will be subsidized by the revenue generated from traffic citations using these services. This effort is in support of the county’s Vision Zero Program, which is focused on transportation safety. Boulder County is a member of the Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC) cooperative purchasing program. American Traffic Systems, Inc. has a current contract for photo enforcement
services.

• Staff Contact(s): Laura Konersman, Public Works; Mark Shisler, Public Works

3.h

Public Works - Building Services Award Recommendation SOQ-123-24 Building Performance & Electrification Assessments - Continuing Services ($1,000,000)

The evaluation committee recommends awarding SOQ-123-24, Building Performance & Electrification Assessments – Continuing Services, to the following vendors based on the evaluation criteria presented in the SOQ: 1) Iconergy LTD, 2) Group14 Engineering PBC, 3) Resource Innovations, Inc.

• Staff Contact(s): Denise Grimm, Public Works

3.i

Public Works - Emergency Debris Hauling ($2,500,000)

Public Works Resource Conservation Division would like to contract with CrowderGulf for Emergency Debris Hauling services for an amount not to exceed $250,000 per contract year for a 5 year total of $2,500,000. 

• Staff Contact(s): Cody Lillstrom, Public Works; Laura Konersman, Public Works

3.j

Public Works - Bid Waiver for Furniture Purchases (NTE $2,000,000)

Boulder County Public Works Building Services Division is requesting a waiver of the bid requirements for Furniture from Workplace Resource from Herman Miller, Knoll, and OM Brands.  The annual budget for loose furniture in county facilities will not exceed $2,000,000.00.

• Staff Contact(s): James Butler, Public Works; Karla Schultz, Public Works; Laura Konersman, Public Works

4.

Commissioners' Discussion Items

4.a

Commissioners' Office - Appointment to the Resource Conservation Advisory Board

Presenter(s): Robin Valdez, Commissioners' Office

The following new applicant was appointed to the Resource Conservation Advisory Board:

Cassidy Grady, Town of Nederland Representative

• Moved by Commissioner Levy
  Seconded by Commissioner Stolzmann
  Carried Unanimously

4.b

Commissioners' Office - Consideration of a motion to ratify the Library District Board of Trustees Selection Committee’s appointment of two trustees to the Boulder Public Library District Board of Trustees

The purpose of this agenda item is for Boulder County Commissioners to consider ratifying the appointment of a trustee to the Boulder Public Library District Board of Trustees. Pursuant to Colorado Library Law and the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City, County, and Library District, the City Council appointed two of its members to the selection committee (Councilmembers Adams and Marquis) along with two members of the Board of County Commissioners (Commissioners Levy & Stolzmann). The committee also includes two ex-officio members from the Library District Board of Trustees (Trustees Duran and Wirba). The application collected demographic information that included address, age, race, and ethnicity as well as questions for an applicant to answer. The application process was coordinated by the Boulder Public Library District staff, supported by city and county staff.  Thirty-seven eligible applications were received. The Selection Committee held 15-minute virtual interviews with 4 candidates on April 17. After the interviews, the Selection Committee came together to nominate and recommend appointment to the empty seat on the board of trustees and selected Nadine Struzziero to the 5-year term. Trustees selected by the Selection Committee must be ratified by a two-thirds majority vote of City Council and a two-thirds majority vote of the Board of County Commissioners. The bodies must act on the Selection Committee’s recommendation within 60 days, or the selected trustees are automatically ratified. The City Council is considering the Selection Committee’s recommendations on May 1, 2025.

Presenter(s): Natalie Springett, Commissioners' Office

• Moved by Commissioner Levy
  Seconded by Commissioner Stolzmann
  Carried Unanimously

4.c

Community Planning & Permitting - Award Recommendation RFP-116-24 North Foothills Bikeway Preliminary and Final Design ($6,939,182)

The evaluation committee recommends awarding RFP-116-24, North Foothills Bikeway Preliminary and Final Design, to Otak, Inc. 

Presenter(s): Alexandra Phillips, Community Planning & Permitting Department

• Moved by Commissioner Stolzmann

  to table this item until after the commissioners' retreat on Monday, April 28.

  Not carried
• Moved by Commissioner Levy
  Seconded by Commissioner Loachamin

  to approve Item No. 4.c.

  For (2)	Commissioner Loachamin, and Commissioner Levy
  Against (1)	Commissioner Stolzmann

  Carried (2 to 1)

4.d

Housing & Human Services - City of Longmont Grant for Boulder County Personal Finance Program ($150,000)

The grant application for the City of Longmont requests $150,000 to support the Boulder County Personal Finance Program (BCPFP). This funding will enable the program to aid Longmont residents in achieving financial resilience through financial coaching and housing counseling, focusing on City Rehabilitation and Down Payment Assistance Programs. The BCPFP also assists applicants in the City's True North project with mortgage qualification, debt-to-income ratios, credit, and sustainable homeownership. The grant is categorized as recurring funding and does not require matching funds.

Presenter(s): Darlene Bushue, Human Services Department

• Moved by Commissioner Levy
  Seconded by Commissioner Stolzmann
  Carried Unanimously

4.e

Parks & Open Space - Resolution 2025-020 Designating Seasonal Personnel to Enforce County Regulations Governing the Use of County Open Space

Resolution 2025-020 seeks to designate specific seasonal county personnel to enforce the regulations governing the use of County Open Space. The resolution aims to empower employees to uphold the rules and regulations adopted by the county. This authority will remain in effect until December 31, 2025, or until such time as the named individuals are no longer employed as seasonal rangers with Parks & Open Space. The adoption of this resolution by the Board of County Commissioners ensures effective management and visitor compliance within public lands and recreation facilities.

Presenter(s): Erin Hartnett, Parks & Open Space Department

• Moved by Commissioner Levy
  Seconded by Commissioner Stolzmann
  Carried Unanimously

4.f

Sheriff's Office - 2025-2026 Colorado Office of Behavioral Health Jail Based Behavioral Services Grant Amendment

Each year the Boulder County Jail receives an amendment to the Jail Based Behavioral Services Grant from the State of Colorado Office of Behavioral Health.  The funds from this grant help BCSO provide substance abuse and mental health treatment for inmates at the jail.  Each year BCSO receives approximately $1.2 million in grant funds.  We have been advised that BCSO will receive approximately $900,000 for the 2025-2026 term.  There is no match required.

Presenter(s): 

Natalie Springett, Commissioners' Office

Carey Weinheimer, Sheriff's Office

• Moved by Commissioner Levy
  Seconded by Commissioner Stolzmann

  to approve Item No. 4.f.

  Carried Unanimously
• Moved by Commissioner Stolzmann
  Seconded by Commissioner Levy

  to reconsider Item No. 4.f.

  Carried Unanimously
• Moved by Commissioner Levy
  Seconded by Commissioner Stolzmann

  to approve Item No. 4.f.

  Carried Unanimously

5.

Confirmation of Executive Session Topics

Confirming Executive Session topics noticed at the April 15th, 2025 Regular Meeting were discussed as scheduled.

Item No. 5 was noted for the record.

Presenter: Natalie Springett, Commissioners' Office

6.

Authorization for Executive Session

Authorization for the Board of County Commissioners to go into Executive Session for Legal Advice on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. with Ben Pearlman, County Attorney.

Presenter(s): Natalie Springett, Commissioners' Office

The topics to be discussed during the aforementioned Executive Session, pursuant to § 24-6-402(4)(a), C.R.S., are:

1. County-owned property on the northeast corner of Iris and Broadway in Boulder (North Broadway complex)
2. County-owned property located at 2833 Broadway in Boulder

This business meeting adjourned at 10:08 a.m.

• Moved by Commissioner Levy
  Seconded by Commissioner Stolzmann
  Carried Unanimously

7.

1:30 p.m. Public Hearing

7.a

Public Hearing on Community Planning & Permitting Docket DC-24-0003: Text Amendments to the Land use Code related to Site Plan Review (Article 4-800)

Text amendments to the Land Use Code related to Article 4-800 Site Plan Review, and any other related Articles and provisions necessary to integrate these changes.

This public hearing was called to order at 1:32 p.m.

The commissioners went into recess from 2:22-2:27 p.m. and 3:57-4:05 p.m.

Staff Presenter(s):

Ethan Abner, Community Planning & Permitting Department

County Attorneys Present:

Erica Rogers

Public Speaker(s):

1. Scott Rodwin, Boulder
2. Tegen Blakey, Nederland
3. Lawrence Varner, Boulder
4. Alex Gore, Longmont
5. Chris Ennis, Longmont
6. David Mathews, Boulder
7. Andre Kaiser, Nederland
8. Matthew Farrar, Niwot
9. Doug Farrar, Longmont
10. Patricia Murphy, Niwot
11. Bret Gibson, Four Mile Fire District
12. Albert Bozoki, Boulder
13. David Sloan, Green Building Guild
14. Julia Kashkashian, Longmont
15. Suzanne Bhatt, Boulder
16. Cathern Smith, Louisville
17. Ryan Gruver, Boulder
18. Suzanne Webel, Boulder County
19. Jeff Hindman, Boulder
20. Paula Shuler, Boulder County
21. Tamar Krantz, Louisville
22. Christel Markevich, Nederland
23. Christine Hackett Eisenberg, Erie
24. Maya Ward-Karet, Four Mile Canyon
25. Paul Bosma, Boulder County

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The commissioners' public hearing adjourned at 5:05 p.m.

• Moved by Commissioner Stolzmann
  Seconded by Commissioner Loachamin

  to conditionally approve Docket DC-24-0003 in accordance with staff recommendations and with additional conditions as discussed and contained within the official record. 

  For (2)	Commissioner Loachamin, and Commissioner Stolzmann
  Against (1)	Commissioner Levy

  Carried (2 to 1)
• Moved by Commissioner Stolzmann
  Seconded by Commissioner Loachamin

  to rescind the moratorium when this code goes into effect on May 13, 2025, as discussed and contained within the official video record.

  Carried Unanimously