DRAFT City Council Minutes - 10.23.25

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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING Via Zoom Thursday, October 23, 2025

MINUTES 1.

Call to Order and Roll Call: Mayor Brockett called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Council Members present:

Adams (arrived at 6:04 p.m.), Benjamin, Brockett, Folkerts, Marquis, Schuchard, Speer, Wallach, Winer (arrived at 6:27 p.m.)

Consent Agenda A.

Consideration of a motion to accept the September 25, 2025 Study Session Summary regarding City of Boulder Wildfire Ready Initiatives Update

Consideration of the following pertaining to the 2026 budget of the City of Boulder Downtown Commercial District Fund (formally known as the Central Area General Improvement District (CAGID) Fund: Consideration of a motion to adjourn as Boulder City Council and convene as the City of Boulder Downtown Commercial District Fund (formally known as the Central Area General Improvement District) (CAGID) Board of Directors; and 1. Consideration of a motion to adopt Resolution 315 concerning the City of Boulder Downtown Commercial District (formerly known as the Central Area General Improvement District) adopting a budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026; and setting forth related details; and 2. Consideration of a motion to adopt Resolution 316 establishing the 2025 City of Boulder Downtown Commercial District (formerly known as the Central Area General Improvement District) Property Tax Mill Levy for payment of

expenditures, in part, of the district during the fiscal year 2026, beginning January 1, 2026; and setting forth related details; and 3. Consideration of a motion to adopt Resolution 317 appropriating money to defray the expenses and liabilities of the City of Boulder Downtown Commercial District (formerly known as the Central Area General Improvement District) for the 2026 fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026; and setting forth related details; and Consideration of a motion to adjourn as the City of Boulder Downtown Commercial District Fund (formally known as the Central Area General Improvement District) (CAGID) Board of Directors and convene as the Boulder City Council C.

Consideration of the following pertaining to the 2026 budget of the City of Boulder University Hill Commercial District Fund (formally known as the University Hill General Improvement District) Fund: Consideration of a motion to adjourn as the Boulder City Council and convene as the University Hill Commercial District Board of Directors; and 1. Consideration of a motion to adopt Resolution 231 concerning the City of Boulder University Hill Commercial District (formerly known as the University Hill General Improvement District) adopting a budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026; and setting forth related details; and 2. Consideration of a motion to adopt Resolution 232 establishing the 2025 City of Boulder University Hill Commercial District (formerly known as the University Hill General Improvement District) Property Tax Mill Levy for payment of expenditures, in part, of the district during the fiscal year 2026, beginning January 1, 2026; and setting forth related details; and 3. Consideration of a motion to adopt Resolution 233 appropriating money to defray the expenses and liabilities of the City of Boulder University Hill Commercial District (formerly known as the University Hill General Improvement District) for the 2026 fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026; and setting forth related details; and Consideration of a motion to adjourn from the City of Boulder University Hill Commercial District Board of Directors and convene as the Boulder City Council

Consideration of the following pertaining to the 2026 budget of the Boulder Municipal Property Authority Board: Consideration of a motion to adjourn as the Boulder City Council and convene as the Boulder Municipal Property Authority Board of Directors; and

Consideration of a motion to adopt Resolution 164 concerning the City of Boulder, Boulder Municipal Property Authority; adopting a budget for the 2026 fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026; and setting forth related details; and Consideration of a motion to adjourn as the Boulder Municipal Property Authority Board of Directors and convene as the Boulder City Council E.

Consideration of the following pertaining to the 2026 budget of the City of Boulder Forest Glen Transit Pass General Improvement District Fund: Consideration of motion to adjourn as the Boulder City Council and convene as the City of Boulder Forest Glen Transit Pass General Improvement District Board of Directors; and 1. Consideration of a motion to adopt Resolution 82 concerning the City of Boulder Forest Glen Transit Pass General Improvement District adopting a budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026; and setting forth related details; and 2. Consideration of a motion to adopt Resolution 83, establishing the 2025 City of Boulder Forest Glen Transit Pass General Improvement District Property Tax Mill Levy for payment of expenditures, in part, of the district during the fiscal year 2026, beginning January 1, 2026; and setting forth related details; and 3. Consideration of a motion to adopt Resolution 84, appropriating money to defray the expenses and liabilities of the City of boulder Forest Glen Transit Pass General Improvement District for the 2026 fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026; and setting forth related details; and Consideration of a motion to adjourn from the City of Boulder Forest Glen Transit Pass General Improvement District Board of Directors and convene as the Boulder City Council

Consideration of the following pertaining to the 2026 budget of the Boulder Junction Access General Improvement District – Travel Demand Management Fund: Consideration of a motion to adjourn as the Boulder City Council and convene as the Boulder Junction Access General Improvement District – Travel Demand Management Fund Board of Directors; and 1. Consideration of a motion to adopt Resolution 52, concerning the City of Boulder, Boulder Junction Access General Improvement District - Travel Demand Management adopting a budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026; and setting forth related details; and

2. Consideration of a motion to adopt Resolution 53, establishing the 2025 City of Boulder, Boulder Junction Access General Improvement District - Travel Demand Management Property Tax Mill Levy for the payment of expenditures, in part, of the district during the fiscal year 2026, beginning January 1, 2026; and setting forth related details; and 3. Consideration of a motion to adopt Resolution 54, appropriating money to defray the expenses and liabilities of the City of Boulder, Boulder Junction Access General Improvement District - Travel Demand Management for the 2026 fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026; and setting forth related details; and Consideration of a motion to adjourn as the Boulder Junction Access General Improvement District – Travel Demand Management Fund Board of Directors and convene as the Boulder City Council G.

Consideration of the following pertaining to the 2026 budget of the City of Boulder, Boulder Junction Access General Improvement District – Parking: Consideration of a motion to adjourn as the Boulder City Council and convene as the Boulder Junction Access Commission General Improvement District Parking Fund Board of Directors; and 1. Consideration of a motion to adopt Resolution 53, concerning the City of Boulder, Boulder Junction Access General Improvement District - Parking adopting a budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026; and setting forth related details; and 2. Consideration of a motion to adopt Resolution 54, establishing the 2025 City of Boulder, Boulder Junction Access General Improvement District - Parking Property Tax Mill Levy for payment of expenditures, in part, of the district during the fiscal year 2026, beginning January 1, 2026; and setting forth related details; and 3. Consideration of a motion to adopt Resolution 55, appropriating money to defray the expenses and liabilities of the City of Boulder, Boulder Junction Access General Improvement District - Parking for the 2026 fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026; and setting forth related details; and Consideration of a motion to adjourn as the Boulder Junction Access Commission General Improvement District - Parking Fund Board of Directors and convene as Boulder City Council

Consideration of a motion to approve the proposed 2026 budget for the Downtown Boulder Business Improvement District

Second reading, and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8719 adding a

new Section 8-2-26, “Transportation Maintenance Fee,” B.R.C. 1981, implementing a fee to offset the cost of maintaining transportation infrastructure and facilities within the city; and setting forth related details Chris Hagelin, Transportation Principal Project Manager and Valerie Watson, Transportation and Mobility Deputy Director, answered questions from Council. Council member Benjamin made a motion to pull item 2I off the consent agenda. Council member Marquis seconded it. The motion CARRIED with a vote of 6:2. Motion Motion to APPOVE the consent agenda items A-H – Item 2I REMOVED and voted on separately I.

Made By/Seconded Wallach / Marquis

Vote Approved 8:0

Second reading, and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8719 adding a new Section 8-2-26, “Transportation Maintenance Fee,” B.R.C. 1981, implementing a fee to offset the cost of maintaining transportation infrastructure and facilities within the city; and setting forth related details Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde, City Manager, Blythe Baily, Transportation and Mobility Director, Valerie Watson, Transportation and Mobility Deputy Director, Charlotte Huskey, Budget Officer, and Chris Hagelin, Transportation Principal Project Manager answered questions from Council. Council member Benjamin made a motion to table/postpone the continued action of item 2I, Ordinance 8719 until Q1 of 2026. Council member Wallach seconded the motion. The motion was DEFEATED with a vote of 4:5. Council member Speer made a motion to approve item 2I. The motion was seconded by Council member Schuchard. The motion CARRIED with a vote of 6:3. NAYS: Wallach, Winer, Adams

Call-Up Check-In A. Concept Plan Review and Comment for 5469 and 5515 S. Boulder Rd. to develop 35 residential homes on a combined 2.8-acre site. Dwelling units will contain a mix of duplex, triplex, and townhouses. A height modification will be requested due to site grading associated with drainage and floodplain. Reviewed under case no. LUR202500057 Council member Wallach made a motion to defer the item to the Design Advisory for review and comment. The motion was seconded by Mayor Brockett. The motion was carried unanimously with a vote of 9:0.

NO ACTION B. Site Review and Use Review to redevelop approximately 7.96 acres of an existing 9.86-acre site at 2952 Baseline Rd. with five new buildings containing a total of 427 new dwelling units, including 122 units for students ranging from studios to sixbedroom units and 58,365 square feet of commercial space. The redevelopment retains the Broker Inn and a portion of the adjacent parking. Proposal includes a request for a height modification to allow for buildings to reach up to 55 feet in height. Reviewed under cases no. LUR2024-00071 and LUR2024-00072 Chandler Van Shaack, Development Review Planner, provided a presentation and answered questions from Council. Council member Benjamin made a motion to call the item up. The motion was seconded by Council Member Wallach. The motion carried with a vote of 7:2. CALLED UP – Item to be scheduled for a public hearing. 4.

Public Hearings A.

Second Reading and consideration of a motion to adopt the following items relating to the 2026 Budget: 1. Ordinance 8722 adopting a budget for the City of Boulder, Colorado, for fiscal year 2026; and setting forth related details; 2. Ordinance 8723 establishing the City of Boulder property tax mill levies for 2025; providing that said levy be certified to the Boulder County Assessor; and setting forth related details; 3. Ordinance 8724 appropriating money to defray expenses and liabilities of the City of Boulder, Colorado, for the 2026 fiscal year of the City of Boulder; and setting forth related details; and 4. Ordinance 8727 amending Sections 3-8-3, “Tax Imposed on Nonresidential and Residential Development,” 3-20-2, “Imposition and Rate of Rental License Excise Tax,” 7-6-2, “Parking Penalties,” and Chapter 4-20, “Fees,” B.R.C. 1981, changing certain fees and taxes; and setting forth related details Charlotte Huskey, Budget Officer, provided a presentation and answered questions from Council. The public hearing opened at 7:40 p.m. and the following spoke:

1. 2. 3.

Lynn Segal (Virtual) Maria Stepanyan (Virtual) Jonathan Singer (Virtual) - Withdrew

The public hearing closed at 7:44 p.m. Motion

Made By/Seconded

Motion to adopt the following items relating to the 2026 Budget:

Vote

1. Ordinance 8722 adopting a budget for the Winer / Speer City of Boulder, Colorado, for fiscal year 2026; and setting forth related details;

ADOPTED 8:1 NAY: Adams

2. Ordinance 8723 establishing the City of Boulder property tax mill levies for 2025; providing that said levy be certified to the Boulder County Assessor; and setting forth related details;

Winer / Speer

ADOPTED 9:0

3. Ordinance 8724 appropriating money to defray expenses and liabilities of the City of Boulder, Colorado, for the 2026 fiscal year of the City of Boulder; and setting forth related details; and

Winer / Speer

ADOPTED 9:0

4. Ordinance 8727 amending Sections 3-8-3, Winer / Speer “Tax Imposed on Nonresidential and Residential Development,” 3-20-2, “Imposition and Rate of Rental License Excise Tax,” 7-6-2, “Parking Penalties,” and Chapter 4-20, “Fees,” B.R.C. 1981, changing certain fees and taxes; and setting forth related details

ADOPTED 9:0

Matters from the Mayor and Members of Council A. Request for a “nod of three” to conduct research regarding e-bike and e-scooter regulations Council unanimously directed staff to proceed with researching this topic.

Executive Session

A. Consideration of a motion to call an Executive Session of the City Council on Thursday, October 23rd, 2025, as authorized by section 24-6-402(4)(b), C.R.S., related to conferences with an attorney for the purpose of receiving legal advice regarding Metropolitan Districts Council member Speer made a motion to convene into the Executive Session. Council member Winer seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously with a vote of 9:0. Council moved into Executive session at 8:12 p.m. The Special Meeting was reconvened at 9:57 p.m. 7.

Discussion Items

Debrief

Adjournment There being no further business to come before Council at this time, by motion regularly adopted, the meeting was adjourned by Mayor Brockett at 9:58 p.m. Approved this 22nd day of January 2026. APPROVED BY:

______________________________ Aaron Brockett, Mayor ATTEST:

________________________________ Elesha Johnson, City Clerk