MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BOULDER COUNTY

Tuesday, April 02, 2024 at 9:30 A.m. - 10:30 A.m.

Tuesday, April 02, 2024 at 1:00 P.m. - 2:00 P.m.

Third Floor Hearing Room

County Court House

1325 Pearl Street, Boulder

Members Present:

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

[Note: All documents referred to in these Minutes of Commissioners’ Proceedings are on file and may be reviewed in the Office of the Boulder County Commissioners.]

 

 

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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 2, 2024. 

The meeting was called to order at approximately 9:33 a.m. by Chair Ashley Stolzmann.

2.

9:30 a.m. Business Meeting

3.

BCHA Discussion Items

The Board of County Commissioners sat at the Boulder County Housing Authority (BCHA) Board to consider Item(s) No. 3.a and then reconvened as the Board of County Commissioners.

3.a

BCHA Executive Director Recruitment Process

Presenter(s): Jana Petersen, Office of the County Administrator

• Moved by Commissioner Loachamin
  Seconded by Commissioner Stolzmann

  to close out the Executive Director position for Boulder County Housing Authority. 

   

  Carried

3.b

Housing Department

The commissioners sat as the Board of County Commissioners for Item No. 3.b to provide direction to the Office of County Administrator and Human Resources Department as discussed and contained in the official record. 

Presenter(s): Jana Petersen, County Administrator

• Moved by Commissioner Stolzmann
  Seconded by Commissioner Loachamin

  to create a Department of Housing as discussed and contained within the official record. 

  Carried

4.

Commissioners' Consent Items

• Moved by Commissioner Loachamin
  Seconded by Commissioner Stolzmann

  to approve the Commissioners' Consent Agenda as a whole.

  Carried

4.a

County Attorney's Office - Resolution 2024-027 (V-23-0002: Frick Vacation)

Resolution 2024-027, conditionally approving Boulder County Community Planning & Permitting Docket V-23-0002: Frick Vacation

4.b

County Attorney's Office - Resolution 2024-029 (LU-23-0038: Juicy Berry Farm ADU)

Resolution 2024-029, conditionally approving Boulder County Community Planning & Permitting Docket LU-23-0038: Juicy Berry Farm ADU.

4.c

County Attorney's Office - Resolution 2024-030 (Z-23-0002: Lyons Area Zoning Map Amendment)

Resolution 2024-030, conditionally approving Boulder County Community Planning & Permitting Docket Z-23-0002: Lyons Area Zoning Map Amendment

4.d

Housing & Human Services - 2024-25 Continuing Grant Application with Connect for Health Colorado ($299,999)

Since the implementation of the Affordable Care Act in 2012 and beginning in 2013 this program has been designed to ensure that Boulder County residents have education about, and access to, affordable health coverage - whether public or private. Working in partnership with Connect for Health Colorado (C4HCO), and the HHS EFO division, this team provides free, unbiased health coverage education, navigation, and enrollment in qualified private health insurance plans (QHP), Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program), and Child Health Plan Plus, with the goal of maintaining Boulder County’s 97% insured rate and strengthening health insurance literacy and use.

• Staff Contact: Darlene Bushue, Housing & Human Services

4.e

Information Technology Department - Statewide Internet Portal Authority, NTE $2,500,000 ($500,000/Calendar Year)

Requesting approval of a contract with Statewide Internet Portal Authority (SIPA) providing electronic information, products, and services to Colorado governments​. This is a $2,500,000.00 ($500,000 the highest annual amount per calendar year) contract that will take effect from 04/01/2024 to 03/31/2029. Bid Waiver also attached for signature regarding this contract.
OFS # 303475

4.f

Office of Sustainability, Climate Action & Resilience - BCHA Contract for Sustainability Tax Funds ($458,000)

Need BOCC signature on the contract for Sustainability Tax funding awarded to BCHA in the 2024 budget process.

• Staff Contact: Susie Strife, Office of Sustainability, Climate Action & Resilience

4.g

Parks & Open Space - Cottonwood Acquisition Purchase Agreement Document

On February 13, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners approved the acquisition of an open space at property at 6969 Ute Hwy., Longmont, CO. These documents need to be signed to complete the transaction: purchase agreement.

4.h

Parks & Open Space: Wall Street Mill Acquisition Notice of Property Restrictions

The Wall Street Mill acquisition is complete; this document is needed to help protect the property.

5.

Commissioners' Discussion Items

5.a

Commissioners' Office: Appointment to the Community Action Programs Administering Board

Presenter(s): Robin Valdez, Commissioners' Office

• Moved by Commissioner Loachamin
  Seconded by Commissioner Stolzmann

  to table Item No. 5.a to the business meeting scheduled for next Tuesday, April 9 at 9:30 a.m.

  Carried

5.b

Commissioners' Office: Appointment to the Planning Commission

Presenter(s): Robin Valdez, Commissioners' Office

The following new applicant was appointed to the Planning Commission:

Rita Manna (Member-at-Large)

• Moved by Commissioner Loachamin
  Seconded by Commissioner Stolzmann
  Carried

5.c

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:

Michael Springer (Member-at-Large)

• Moved by Commissioner Loachamin
  Seconded by Commissioner Stolzmann
  Carried

5.d

County Attorney's Office - Resolution 2024-025: Adopting a Section of the Colorado Procurement Code

Requesting Approval of Resolution 2024-025 to adopt Section 24-106-109 of the Procurement Code of the State of Colorado.

Presenter(s): 

Vlad Ryazanov, County Attorney's Office

• Moved by Commissioner Loachamin
  Seconded by Commissioner Stolzmann
  Carried

6.

Authorization for Executive Session

Authorization for the Board of County Commissioners to go into Executive Session for Legal Advice at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024, with Ben Pearlman, County Attorney, pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(b) Legal Advice.

Presenter(s): Ben Pearlman, County Attorney's Office

The topics to be discussed during the aforementioned Executive Session are:

1. Status of CEMEX nonconforming use
2. Community Planning & Permitting Department Docket DC-24-0001: Temporary Fireworks Sales Text Amendment
3. Catherine Miles notice of claim

• Moved by Commissioner Loachamin
  Seconded by Commissioner Stolzmann
  Carried

7.

BCHA Executive Session

Authorization for an executive session of the BCHA board to be held on Wednesday, April 3rd at 3:00 p.m., under CRS 24-6-402(4)(a), real property issues.

The Board of County Commissioners sat at the Boulder County Housing Authority (BCHA) Board to consider Item(s) No. 7 and then reconvened as the Board of County Commissioners.

Presenter(s): Ben Pearlman, County Attorney's Office

The topics to be discussed during the aforementioned Executive Session are:

The Cimarron Property - Head Start (Vacant Lot) – 1135, 1105, 1075, 1045, 1165 & 1195 Cimarron Drive, Lafayette

The Eagle Place - Special Limited Partnership at 1310 - 1420 Cimarron Drive, Lafayette, CO 80026.

• Moved by Commissioner Loachamin
  Seconded by Commissioner Stolzmann
  Carried

8.

Confirmation of Executive Session Topics

Confirming Executive Session topics noticed at the March 26th, 2024, Regular Meeting were discussed as scheduled.

Item No. 8 was noted for the record.

Presenter: Ben Pearlman, County Attorney's Office

9.

Scheduling & Communications

9.a

Commissioners' Office - April Arab American Heritage Month Proclamation

The Boulder County Board of Commissioners proclaims April 2024 as Arab American Heritage Month, recognizing Arab Americans' significant contributions across various sectors in the United States. It acknowledges the diversity within the Arab American community, emphasizing their shared language, history, and culture, while highlighting the importance of respecting and supporting immigrants, including Arab immigrants. The proclamation also addresses the need to combat Anti-Arab bigotry and promote inclusivity within Boulder County. It calls on residents to raise awareness of Arab Americans' contributions and work towards creating a fully inclusive community.

Presenter(s): Gloria Handyside, Commissioners' Office

9.b

Commissioners' Office - Cancelation Notice of Public Hearing for Docket LU-23-0036/SPR-23-0106 on April 4, 2024

The Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing for Docket LU-23-0036/SPR-23-0106: Volkmar Residence and ADU that was scheduled for Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. has been canceled.

Item No. 9.b was noted for the record.

Presenter(s): Matt Ramos, Commissioners' Office

This business meeting adjourned at 9:55 a.m.

10.

Public Hearing - Community Planning & Permitting Department Docket LU-23-0028: Boulder Country Club Use of Community Significance Designation

Limited Impact Special Review to recognize existing nonconforming use as a Use of Community Significance to permit a seasonal structure on an approximately 190-acre parcel at 7350 Clubhouse Road. The proposal is submitted by Boulder Country Club Inc. c/o Michael Larson (applicant). The subject property is in the Rural Residential (RR) zoning district at 7350 Clubhouse Road, located approximately 1.4 miles north of the intersection of Jay Road and N. 75th Street, in Sections 11-14, Township 1N, Range 70W.

The commissioners took a recess at 9:55 a.m.

This public hearing was called to order at 10:17 a.m.

Staff Presenter(s):

Pete L'Orange, Community Planning & Permitting Department

Other Presenter(s):

Michael Larson, Boulder Country Club

Braden Mark, Boulder Country Club

County Attorneys Present:

Erica Rogers

Public Speaker(s):

1. Brad Olsen, Boulder
2. Leslie Hilton, Boulder
3. Christopher Lundy, Gunbarrel
4. Fred Ziel, Boulder
5. Rick Johnson, Boulder

The commissioners' public hearing adjourned at 11:23 a.m.

• Moved by Commissioner Loachamin
  Seconded by Commissioner Stolzmann

  to conditionally approve Docket LU-23-0028 in accordance with staff recommendations, commitments of record by applicant, and with additional conditions as discussed and contained within the official record. 

  Carried

11.

1:00 p.m. Public Hearing

11.a

Community Planning & Permitting Docket SPR-23-0108: Piscopio-Huang Residential Remodel and New Accessory Structure

Appeal of Director’s Determination of SPR-23-0108 for a single residential structure in the location of the existing structure with a maximum of 5,848 square feet and a maximum of 4,221 square feet above grade on a 0.83-acre parcel where the size presumed to be compatible with the neighborhood is 4,881-square-feet. The Determination is appealed by Anthony Piscopio & Huiqiong Huang (applicants/property owners) and Kyle Callahan (agent). Property is in the Rural Residential (RR) zoning district at 5986 Heather Way, Section 27, Township 2N, Range 70W.

This public hearing was called to order at 1:03 p.m.

Commissioner Stolzmann recused herself from this hearing. 

Staff Presenter(s):

Dana Yelton, Community Planning & Permitting Department

Other Presenter(s):

Kyle Callahan, Agent

Anthony Piscopio, Owner

Don Ash, Engineer

County Attorneys Present:

Liana James

Public Speaker(s):

No one gave comment during the public hearing portion of this docket.

The commissioners' public hearing adjourned at 1:54 p.m.

• Moved by Commissioner Loachamin
  Seconded by Commissioner Levy

  to uphold the Director's Determination on Docket SPR-23-0108 in accordance with staff recommendations as discussed and contained within the official record. 

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

  Carried (2 to 0)