DRAFT City Council Minutes - 10.09.25

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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING Virtual Via Zoom Thursday, October 9, 2025

MINUTES 1.

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

Benjamin, Brockett, Folkerts, Marquis, Schuchard, Speer, Wallach Adams, Winer

Motion Motion to AMEND the agenda

Made By/Seconded Benjamin / Wallach

Vote Carried 7:0

To REMOVE: • Item 4C - Request for a “nod of three” to conduct research regarding e-bike and e-scooter regulations – Rescheduled to the October 23rd agenda. 2.

Consent Agenda A.

Consideration of a motion to accept the August 28, 2025 Study Session Summary regarding the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan Conceptual Future Land Use Framework& Preliminary Policy Choices

Consideration of a motion to accept the September 11, 2025 Study Session Summary regarding the 2026 Recommended Budget for City of Boulder

Consideration of a motion authorizing the City Manager to sign an amendment to extend the existing Land Lease Agreement with AT&T Mobility (“AT&T”) to

use and lease a portion of the City of Boulder Fire Station Number 5 telecommunication facility on the property The City Manager noted the AT&T Wireless lease amendment has a typo in Attachment B stating the extension is for (5) five-year terms, and as the memo states, this extension would be for a maximum of (4) five-year terms. If approved by council tonight corrections will be made to the lease before signature. AT&T is aware and working on a revision now. D.

Consideration of a motion authorizing the City Manager to convey the permanently affordable homes at 3355 Talisman Ct #C, 3335 Chisholm Trl #202, 3120 Corona Trl #L301, and3375 Chisholm Trl #A101, Boulder, CO to eligible buyers and sign all associated agreements

Consideration of a motion authorizing the City Manager to convey eight permanently affordable homes at 4475 North Broadway. This disposition includes the first modular homes produced through a Flatirons Habitat for Humanity partnership in support of the Ponderosa Community Stabilization Project.

Second Reading and consideration of a motion to adopt, Ordinance 8726, amending Title 3, “Revenue and Taxation,” B.R.C. 1981, by adding a new Chapter 3-22, “Economic Development Incentive Agreements,” and amending Section 420-63, “City Manager Rebate Authority,” B.R.C. 1981, expanding the city’s economic development program; and setting forth related details

Third reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8715 amending Section 10-3-19, “Short-Term Rentals,” B.R.C. 1981, creating a Festival Lodging Rental License; and setting forth related details

Motion Motion to MOVE the consent agenda items A-G 3.

Made By/Seconded Speer / Folkerts

Vote Approved 7:0

Public Hearings A.

Introduction, first reading, and consideration of a motion to order published by title only 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, Principal Project Manager provided a presentation and answered questions from Council.

Gerrit Slatter, Civil Engineering Senior Manager, Valerie Water, Transportation and Mobility Deputy Director and Laurel Witt, Assistant City Attorney III, answered questions from Council. The public hearing opened at 7:11 p.m. and the following spoke: 1. Lynn Segal (Virtual) – spoke after Sue Prant due to not being present at the time of name being called. 2. Sue Prant (Virtual) The public hearing closed at 7:17 p.m. Motion Motion to order published by title only Ordinance 8719 adding a new Section 8-226, “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 B.

Made By/Seconded Speer / Schuchard

Vote Approved 6:1 NAY: Wallach

Consideration of the following items relating to the 2026 Budget: 1. Introduction, first reading, and consideration of a motion to order published by title only, Ordinance 8722 adopting a budget for the City of Boulder, Colorado, for fiscal year 2026; and setting forth related details; 2. Introduction, first reading, and consideration of a motion to order published by title only, 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. Introduction, first reading, and consideration of a motion to order published by title only, 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. Introduction, first reading, and consideration of a motion to order published by title only, 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 Krista Morrison, Chief Financial Officer and Charlote Huskey, Budget Officer, provided a presentation and answered questions from Council. The public hearing opened at 8:36 p.m. and the following spoke: 1. Debbie Pope (Virtual) 2. Lyn Clocca McCaleb (Virtual) 3. Deborah Maiden (Virtual) - did not show 4. Nick Forster (Virtual) 5. Jan Burton (Virtual) - did not show 6. Lynn Segal (Virtual) 7. Shelby Bates (Virtual) 8. Alex Mitter (Virtual) The public hearing closed at 8:54 p.m. Motion Made By/Seconded 1. Motion to order published by title only, Speer / Marquis Ordinance 8722 adopting a budget for the City of Boulder, Colorado, for fiscal year 2026; and setting forth related details;

Vote Approved 7:0

2. Motion to order published by title only, Speer / Benjamin 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

Approved 7:0

3. Motion to order published by title only, Speer / Wallach 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

Approved 7:0

4. Motion to order published by title only, Speer / Schuchard Ordinance 8727 amending Sections 3-8-3,

Approved 7:0

“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. 4.

Matters from the Mayor and Members of Council A.

Discussion on Council’s position regarding the Boulder County Mental Health Funding ballot measure Council requested staff prepare a resolution of support for approval on consent at an upcoming meeting.

Council Discussion of City of Vinnytsia, Ukraine Sister City proposal and process Council elected with a “straw poll” to move this application forward and have the approval of the application schedule for an upcoming meeting on consent. Council Members Speer and Wallach expressed their interest in being appointed as the liaison to Vinnytsia, Ukraine. Council Member Marquis expressed interest in being the “back-up” liaison. The Mayor requested CMs Speer and Wallach have an offline discussion to determine who will be appointed as the liaison and notify staff.

REMOVED: Request for a “nod of three” to conduct research regarding ebike and e-scooter regulations

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 9:46 p.m. Approved this 22nd day of January 2026.

APPROVED BY:

______________________________ Aaron Brockett, Mayor ATTEST:

________________________________ Elesha Johnson, City Clerk