June 25, 2026 City of Boulder City Council Special Meeting

transfer of 1055 Alpine Ave. to the Housing Authority of the City of Boulder for its use in the Alpine-Balsam Project

City Council public hearing and consideration of a motion to approve the major update to the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan

Consideration of a motion to accept the May 14, 2026 City Council Study Session Summary regarding the Financial Forecast and Potential Ballot Measures

Long-Term Financial Strategy Update: 2026 Potential Ballot Items Poll Results and Fund Our Future Engagement Results

Any amendments affecting area three or county-related policies would need to return to the County Planning Commission on July 15th

The second conditional amendment concerns the municipal airport, which is policy 79

It really presupposes that the land use map would then be changed upon annexation of those properties

The language is um currently only reflective of the rural designation being applied out in area three

Staff finds um, this change is inconsistent with community and policy maker feedback collected over several recent planning efforts including the East Boulder Community Subcommunity Plan

for the area in the East Boulder subcommunity plan. And again, that 3-year planning process resulted in clear community direction

there's some like some discussion around what are the uses happening at the airport

Operationally, if we are able to um legally have activities at the airport, then we would move in that direction and do so

it speaks to the city's commitment first to expanding permanently affordable housing for households on below 50% AMI

Um I had set a question about the um policy 102 in striking the American Indian section of that

struck out the um coordination with indigenous groups

It's also referenced in the climate action plan that was just released.

policies that begin around policy 39 and sort of carry through policy 54 that speak to a number of different number of different things around electrification

through the integrated water supply plan, um you know, they would be our utilities colleagues would be working with us

essentially that change from area three to area two would make those properties eligible for annexation

as a practice we have failed to produce any substantial amount of middle-income housing at least on the purchase side

It changes consultation with federally recognized American Indian tribal nations to just remove the words American Indian

I don't know the BVCP interaction with the federal government um regulations or uh probably more importantly uh applications for grant opportunities

the certainty that comes with a vision of a neighborhood scale for those areas should they be proposed for annexation in the future

it wouldn't add any additional time other than just additional time for staff analysis to determine what is the most appropriate land use to apply

because I think there are enough guardrails to prevent industrial displacement and small business displacement

would have to go through the site review process which then consistency with the comp plan is also required

the zoning certainly would allow for residential and in particular on smaller properties through the use review process

backyard cottages, ADUs, and multi-unit buildings in areas like neighborhood one

I just, you know, it's interesting that we use the term accessible and prioritize streets over sidewalks

when it says accessible streets, streets include sidewalks

The city considers an integrated approach to wildfire risk, including emergency management planning and egress capacity when evaluating development

I move to approve the major update to the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan with the City Council condition

The first is 2026 ballot measure polling results where we will be looking for feedback from council on which ballot measures you would like staff to proceed

the bond could fund recreation centers, give residents of all ages the opportunity to exercise

North Boulder Recreation Center. Here's where we're going to put some resources

We test another opportunity for new revenue and this is general fund debt

You're you're you're at a deficit when it comes to what you you really need to accomplish

If the city eventually has to begin closing or reducing services, especially at these places that voters say they really care about like like recreation centers

do council members wish to proceed with a tax increase ballot measure

Do council members agree with staff recommendation to consider one of the two ballot measures

Briefly just wanted to also chime in from a Sundance and Visit Boulder perspective

the findings we presented on will be used as one component in three areas. The 2027 recommended budget.

which was helping tenants address housing challenges and eviction prevention

I know that the Climate Initiatives team is already looking into this