MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BOULDER COUNTY

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 10:30 A.m. - 11:30 A.m.

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 11:45 A.m. - 12:45 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 meeting was called to order at approximately 10:31 a.m. by Chair Ashley Stolzmann.

2.

10:30 A.M. BUSINESS MEETING

3.

ITEMS TO NOTE FOR THE RECORD

Item No. 3.a. was noted for the record by Chair Ashley Stolzmann. 

3.a

COMMISSIONERS' OFFICE: Community Corrections Board Resignation

Resignation notification from Karen Pereira who served as member-at-large on the Community Corrections Board.

4.

COMMISSIONERS' CONSENT ITEMS

• Moved by Commissioner Loachamin
  Seconded by Commissioner Levy

  to approve the Commissioners' Consent Agenda as a whole.

  Carried Unanimously

4.a

COMMISSIONERS' OFFICE: Boulder County Cultural Council (BCCC) By-Laws Update

The Boulder County Cultural Council is seeking formal approval for an amendment to its By-Laws. These By-Laws were last revised in 2016, and the current update aims to reflect recent changes and advancements. This request is made to ensure that the Council's operations remain aligned with its current practices and objectives.

4.b

COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE: Resolution 2024-012 (Docket V-23-0001/EP-23-0003: Boulder County Public Works Easement Vacation)

Resolution 2024-012, conditionally approving Boulder County Community Planning & Permitting Docket V-23-0001/EP-23-0003: Boulder County Public Works Easement Vacation

4.c

[WITHDRAWN] PARKS & OPEN SPACE DEPARTMENT: Contract Amendment with JVA ($500,000) CIVIL

Item No. 4.c. has been withdrawn.

4.d

[WITHDRAWN] PARKS & OPEN SPACE DEPARTMENT: Contract Amendment with JVA ($500,000) STRUCTURAL

Item No. 4.d. has been withdrawn.

4.e

[WITHDRAWN] PARKS & OPEN SPACE DEPARTMENT: Contract Amendment with Otak ($500,000) WATER

Item No. 4.e. has been withdrawn.

4.f

[WITHDRAWN] PARKS & OPEN SPACE DEPARTMENT: Contract Amendment with Stillwater ($500,000)

Item No. 4.f. has been withdrawn.

4.g

SHERIFF'S OFFICE: 2024 Department of Local Affairs Peace Officers Mental Health Grant Application

Each year Boulder County Sheriff's Office applies for the Peace Officers Mental Health Grant through the State of Colorado. This grant helps to fund costs for mental wellness programs for the BCSO staff and their families.  

4.h

Tabling Public Hearing for East Boulder Creek Management Plan for Prairie Run Open Space

The public hearing for the East Boulder Creek Management Plan for Prairie Run Open Space has been continued to Thursday, March 28 at 9 a.m. from January 25. The commissioners have provided staff with further instructions. No decision has been made at this time. The video of the January 25th public hearing can be viewed through the county's Open Meeting Portal. 

5.

COMMISSIONERS' DISCUSSION ITEMS

5.a

ASSESSOR'S OFFICE - Ratification of Commissioner Stolzmann's Signature for the 2023 Mill Levies and Revenue Report

Ratification of Commissioner Stolzmann's signature for the 2023 Annual Mill Levies and Revenue Report sent to the Colorado Division of Local Government and the Colorado Division of Property Taxation.

Requested Action: Decision

 

Presenter(s):

Cynthia Braddock, County Assessor

• Moved by Commissioner Stolzmann
  Seconded by Commissioner Levy
  Carried Unanimously

5.b

COMMISSIONERS' OFFICE (POLICY TEAM) - Resolution 2023-104 Triennial Determination for Continuation of Rocky Flats Stewardship Council (February 2024-2027)

Requested Action: Decision

 

Presenter(s):

Nick Robles, Commissioners' Office

• Moved by Commissioner Levy
  Seconded by Commissioner Loachamin

  to approve Resolution 2023-104.
  
  No vote was taken on the first motion. 
• Moved by Commissioner Stolzmann
  Seconded by Commissioner Loachamin

  to approve Resolution 2023-104 and give direction from the Board of County Commissioners that their position is they do not support public access. 

  Carried Unanimously

5.c

COMMUNITY PLANNING & PERMITTING: Docket DC-23-0001: Text Amendments to the Land Use Code related to Short-Term Dwelling and Vacation Rentals and Licensing Ordinance 2023-02:

Requesting approval for Docket DC-23-0001, encompassing Text Amendments to the Land Use Code related to Short-Term Dwelling and Vacation Rentals, along with Licensing Ordinance 2023-02: An Ordinance presented by the Board of County Commissioners for the County of Boulder, addressing the Licensing of Short-Term Dwelling Rentals and Vacation Rentals within the Unincorporated Area of Boulder County.

Staff has identified two items requiring clarification, and the Board of County Commissioners is requested to approve these changes and the amendments to the Licensing Ordinance, as made by the Board of County Commissioners on January 9, 2024.

Requested Action: Decision

Presenter: Ethan Abner, Community Planning & Permitting

• Moved by Commissioner Loachamin
  Seconded by Commissioner Levy

  to conditionally approve Docket DC-23-0001 text amendments to the land use code 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)

5.d

HUMAN RESOURCES - New Full Time Employee for OSCAR

Susie Strife, Office of Sustainability and Resiliency Director, is requesting a new 1.0 grant funded Sustainability Specialist I (SS1) position. The City of Boulder and Boulder County have partnered on the EnergySmart residential energy advising service since 2010. While the city has long contributed rebate funding to EnergySmart, they have never supported additional advising staff capacity, until now. The City of Boulder is offering long term, annually renewing funding to OSCAR for an additional bilingual preferred Residential Energy Advisor (SS1) to focus on clients within the City of Boulder.

Human Resources has approved the classification. Bridgette McCarthy, Grants Accounting Supervisor, with the Office of Financial Management has verified the funding. Board of Commissioners’ approval is needed for this request.

Requested Action: Decision

Presenter(s): Zac Swank, O.S.C.A.R.

BJ Lambden, Human Resources

• Moved by Commissioner Loachamin
  Seconded by Commissioner Levy

  to conditionally approve a new full-time employee for O.S.C.A.R. in accordance with staff recommendations and with additional conditions as discussed and contained within the official record. 

  Carried Unanimously

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, January 31st with Ben Pearlman, County Attorney, pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(b) Legal Advice.

Presenter(s): Natalie Springett, Commissioners' Staff

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

1.) Coroner’s Office vacancy

• Moved by Commissioner Levy
  Seconded by Commissioner Loachamin
  Carried Unanimously

7.

SCHEDULING AND COMMUNICATIONS

7.a

COMMISSIONERS' OFFICE - Boulder County’s 2024 Black History Month Proclamation

Reading of this proclamation for Black History Month to honor the lasting impact of Black Americans on American democracy. The proclamation recognizes their historical struggles for freedom, equal treatment, and voting rights, as well as their role in reforming the nation. It also supports NAACP events, the designation of a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway, and the Museum of Boulder's efforts to preserve Black history. The proclamation calls for inclusive, anti-racist policies and encourages residents to engage in celebrating Black history and working towards a more inclusive Boulder County.

 

Presenter(s):

Gloria Handyside - Commissioners' Staff

8.

CONFIRMATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION TOPICS

Confirming Executive Session topics noticed at the January 23rd, 2024 Regular Meeting were discussed as scheduled.

Action Requested: Note for the Record

Item 8 was noted for the record by Chair Stolzmann.

This Business Meeting Adjourned at 11:37 a.m.

9.

11:45 A.M. COMMUNITY PLANNING & PERMITTING DOCKET

9.a

Docket SPR-23-0093: Dow-McVey Residence and Accessory Structures

Board of County Commissioner’s call-up of Director’s Determination of SPR-23-0093 for construction of a 3,000-square-foot residence with a 587-square-foot attached garage and 625 square feet of covered porches, a 960-square-foot detached garage, and two 120-square-foot sheds on an approximately 88.2-acre vacant parcel where the size presumed to be compatible with the neighborhood is 2,500 square feet. The application was submitted by Jesse Dow & Vicki McVey (applicants/property owners). Property is in the Forestry (F) zoning district at 48733 Peak to Peak Highway, in Section 17, Township 2N, Range 72W.

Action Requested: Decision

This public hearing was called to order at 11:50 a.m.

Staff Presenter(s):

Dana Yelton, Community Planning & Permitting

Kimberly Sanchez, Community Planning & Permitting

Liz Northrup, Boulder County Parks & Open Space

Other Presenter(s):

Nathan Knecht, Agent

Vicki McVey, Applicant

Jesse Dow, Applicant

Jean Leonard, Applicant

County Attorney Present:

Erica Rogers, Assistant County Attorney

Public Speaker:

No one provided public comment during the public hearing.

The commissioners' public hearing adjourned at 12:36 p.m.

• Moved by Commissioner Loachamin
  Seconded by Commissioner Levy

  to uphold the director's determination and approve Docket SPR-23-0093. 

  Carried Unanimously