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AGENDA
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I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (6:00) Advisory Board Members 2018
X. ADJOURN
LEGEND
Procedural Item: (p): An item requiring procedural attention
Consent Item (c): An item provided in written form for consent, not discussion by the Board; any consent
item may be called up by any Board member for discussion during the matters
from the department
Action Item (a): A public hearing item to be voted on by the Board (public comment period provided)
Disc/Info Item(d/i): An item likely to become a future action item (or council item) and/or that benefits from
an in-depth presentation of background, financial/social/environmental impacts, public
process, staff analysis and next steps (e.g., presentation of major project initiative)
Matters from Dept (md): Items that will be reviewed and discussed during the meeting but not requiring the level
of in-depth analysis of an action or discussion/information item
Matters from the Bd (mb): Items initiated by the Board that will be reviewed and discussed during the meeting but
not requiring the level of in-depth analysis of an action or discussion/information item
COMMUNITY TOUCHES - The City has recently been working on an update to the calendar of all city events
for community use. Please view the calendar online for all of the latest updates for upcoming events. We are
encouraging staff and the community to be aware of and use the new tool.
https://bouldercolorado.gov/calendar
The event list can be filtered to see only Parks and Recreation events by choosing ‘Recreation’ from the dropdown
menu at the top of the page, and then clicking on the submit button.
If you would like more information about any of the events, just use the link above and select the event you are
interested in. Additional information will appear at the botton of the page with a link directly to the event web page.
Below is a sample of what you will see, once filtered. For live links or the most up to date information, please use the
link above.
Theresa Szeliga, city resident representing Colorado Junior Crew, spoke to the Board about the interest on
the new boat house at the Boulder Reservoir.
Agenda Item 4: Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Minutes from January 22, 2017
Minutes from January 22, 2017 were approved as written.
B. A Discussion of the Need to Provide an Easement Through Part of Scott Carpenter Park to
Facilitate the Relocation of the McCarty Ditch Due to Impacts Resulting from the Future
Redevelopment of the Aquatics Facility at Scott Carpenter Park
Doug Godfrey presented this item to the Board.
PRAB members shared the following questions and comments about this item:
• Location of the ditch relative to Broadway.
• Beneficiaries of ditch water.
• Release location of the ditch.
• Will ballfield outfield be adjusted to accommodate the ditch?
• Appreciation for staff outreach to park users.
• Did user groups voice concerns?
• Is part of the ditch located underground?
• Does the aligment require any digging?
• Is the relocation entirely the department’s responsibility?
• Costs associated with relocation and source of funding.
• Timing of the action item being presented to the Board.
• Appreciation for work being accomplished prior to the initiation of the project.
Adjourn: There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the meeting was adjourned
at 7:44 p.m.
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The following information is intended to provide the PRAB with relevant updates on specific
projects as they reach major milestones. This section is not all inclusive of all current projects
and only illustrates major project updates. For a complete list of all current projects and details,
please visit www.BoulderParkNews.org.
• Engagement Coordination Committee: There will be two citywide open house events
in 2018, one in the spring and one in the fall. The event team is happy to announce that
planning has kicked off for the first event on April 30. This is a unique opportunity for
the community to learn about a variety of the city’s top projects and services in an
enjoyable atmosphere. Many departments participate by providing clear timelines,
impacts and engagement opportunities for projects along with information to better
understand the services that are available and how to connect with them.
• Flood and Greenways – Public Works: The City’s Flood and Greenways Division of
Public Works is currently in the process of developing master plans to find opportunities
to mitigate possible flood impacts on several different tributaries throughout the city.
Upper Goose Creek is one of the creeks that Flood and Greenways is currently studying.
A description of the Flood and Greenways’ planning efforts can be found here.
The study for Upper Goose Creek begins at North Boulder Park and looks at mitigation
alternatives from North Boulder Park to where Goose Creek combines with Two-mile
Canyon Creek in the vicinity of Edgewood Dr. and 24th St., just west of Folsom St.
PRAB is being provided with an update on this item as one of the alternatives being
considered is a detention facility in the southern portion of the park. Any impacts to
North Boulder Park and current park uses would need to be addressed and mitigated as
part of any plan. Department staff and the PRAB will need to review and approve any
alternatives associated with the park. Staff will continue to provide the PRAB with
updates as the project progresses.
At this point in the Flood and Greenways planning process nothing has been decided nor
finalized. The next step will be to review and assess the feedback and refine the
alternatives and develop recommendations. Part of this process will be to determine if
there are new alternatives that should be considered. The most current timeline for the
flood mitigation study can be found at the project website or here.
At the time of the February meeting, staff had reached out to CU, a shareholder on the
McCarty Ditch, for their comments and feedback on the proposed alignment, but had not
received any comments. Staff has since received feedback and will need additional time
to address and incorporate CU’s comments into the agreement. Staff is currently working
with the City Attorney’s Office (CAO) and the Water Resources group to revise the
alignment and agreement.
Staff currently plans to bring the item back before the PRAB at the June 4 (May)
meeting.
Natural Lands
The following projects, focused on habitat and wildlife management in an urban environment,
are currently being managed by the Urban Resources staff:
C. Operations Update
Boulder Reservoir
• Operations at the Boulder Reservoir continue to shift to align with the guidance outlined
in the department’s Master Plan as well as the Boulder Reservoir Business Plan. In 2017,
staff implemented a new community partnership for rental boat services at the Boulder
Reservoir during the summer season. This partnership with Rocky Mountain Paddleboard
(RMPB) was developed through a competitive bid selection process in 2016.
In 2018, the department will build upon 2017 by renewing the agreement with RMPB. It
should be noted that in 2018, a rental pontoon boat has been added to the inventory that
RMPB provides. One additional benefit of this agreement is that RMPB provides the use
of watercraft for all participants in the Boulder Reservoir Watersports Camp.
Boulder Reservoir staff will continue to work with RMPB this summer to provide safe,
fun boating experiences for our community.
PRESENTERS:
Yvette Bowden, Director, Parks and Recreation
Alison Rhodes, Deputy Director, Parks & Recreation
Margo Josephs, Manager of Community Outreach and Partnerships
Justin Greenstein, Events Manager, Parks and Recreation
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This item seeks the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board’s (PRAB’s) review and
considered approval of a multi-year License Agreement with Boulder County Farmers
Market (BCFM) from April 1, 2018 through November 21, 2021 facilitating continued
offering of farmers market programming in the community.
The term of this License, if approved, would cover 34 Saturdays and 23 Wednesday each
year taking place at that portion of the public right-of-way along 13th Street between
Canyon and Arapahoe, north side of the Atrium parking lot and the Civic Plaza.
This agreement:
• Highlights and reinforces the city’s significant contribution to the Market’s
success and promotes BCFM’s continued interests as the Civic Area continues to
evolve through community planning processes;
• Extends the term from one year to four years;
• Transfers responsibility for restroom provision to the City; and
• Clarifies the required permits and approvals necessary for BCFM programs.
BACKGROUND:
Established in 1987, the mission of the BCFM is to support, promote and expand local
agriculture, making fresh products accessible to our community and strengthen
relationships between local food producers and food consumers.
For close to thirty years, BCFM has produced a local farmers market on City of Boulder
property, significantly contributing to Boulder’s local foods and agriculture industries
The parties began negotiations in November 2017 which have concluded in the
presentation of the attached License Agreement (Attachment A).
OTHER IMPACTS:
Fiscal:
The agreement proposes annual payments made by BCFM for use of the permitted space
which, though substantially discounted, increases by a rate of 2.7% per annum each year
during the four year-term. The proposed agreement also calls for the city (through the
department) to manage provision of public restrooms on the Civic Area East Bookend
site, an expense BCFM formerly absorbed. In anticipation of this shift, BCFM would
make a flat annual payment to the city to offset some of the city’s expenses associated
with restroom provision and servicing.
Staff time:
Existing staff will manage all aspects of this License Agreement’s city responsibilities.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
NEXT STEPS:
Staff will consider the PRAB and public’s feedback and make any necessary revisions to
the proposed agreement. If approved, staff will present BCFM with a final version of the
Service Agreement the agreement. That agreement, based on the proposed length of term
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Licensing Agreement with Boulder County Farmers Market and the City
of Boulder
PRESENTERS:
Yvette Bowden, Director, Parks and Recreation
Alison Rhodes, Deputy Director, Parks and Recreation
Dean Rummel, Recreation Manager, Programs and Partnerships
Alexis Moreno, Recreation Supervisor, Youth and Families
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This item provides an update to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) on
recent efforts to enhance coordination with the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD).
The department's operation of the BVSD’s Summer Learning Aftercare programming
promotes four key community priorities:
The purpose of this item is for the PRAB to review the success of the 2017 pilot program
and consider a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the BVSD for the
operation of the Summer Learning Aftercare program (Attachment A). The final MOU
will be brought to the board for approval in early May.
BACKGROUND:
The Department’s Youth Services Initiative (YSI) receives a large subsidy based on
department alignment with service categorization to focus on community priorities and
removal of participation barriers. To increase the service reach of the program and in
conjunction with Master Plan goals, last year the YSI program piloted a one-year
operations and coordination agreement in partnership with the BVSD’s Summer Learning
Aftercare Program at two BVSD school locations.
Participation in the Summer Learning and YSI Aftercare program requires one or more of
the following:
In 2015, YSI adopted the Sports Physical Activity and Recreation for Kids (SPARK)
model as an evidence-based physical activity and nutrition program. SPARK focuses on
the development of healthy lifestyles, motor skills, movement knowledge and social and
personal skills. YSI’s aftercare programming integrates the SPARK program into the
daily activities of the Summer Learning experience.
ANALYSIS:
Throughout 2017, staff representatives from the BVSD and the department worked to
develop a forward-thinking MOU that reflects the community’s values by sharing
facilities, assets, resources and best serves identified youth participants.
NEXT STEPS:
Staff will incorporate the PRAB’s feedback into the final MOU draft that is anticipated to
be completed and included for approval at the April PRAB meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Draft Memorandum of Understanding for Operations and
Coordination of BVSD’s Summer Learning Aftercare
Programming.
CITY OF BOULDER
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
FOR
OPERATIONS AND COORDINATION OF BVSD’S SUMMER LEARNING
AFTERCARE PROGRAMMING.
THIS Agreement made and entered into this 1st day of June, 2018, by and between the CITY
OF BOULDER, (“City” or “COB”), and Boulder Valley School District (“District” or “BVSD”).
RECITALS:
Whereas:
A. The City has offered and conducted summer programming for 16 years through the Parks &
Recreation Department for low-income participants including, but not limited to, youth camps, arts and
crafts, dance, drama, sports, swimming, and field trips;
B. The City, in association with such programming has secured and continuously utilized the name
“Youth Services Initiative (YSI)” referring to a year-round service that is a community-based after
school and summer program for youth living in low-income housing historically serving 100 youth
each summer. Increasing the program service reach in 2017 with the pilot programming for BVSD’s
Summer Learning Aftercare to over 240 youth.
C. The Parks & Recreation Master Plan, approved by the City of Boulder’s City Council in 2014,
encourages its Parks & Recreation Department to (1) explore community building and public-private
partnerships to enhance program sustainability, (2) provide community health and wellness benefits
encouraging opportunities for physical activity and social interaction, (3) actively engage youth with
places, facilities, and programs and (4) enhance intentional use of subsidy in community programming
in favor of introductory and inclusive instruction contributing to the health and wellbeing of a broader
segment of the community;
D. BVSD and City staff noted and expressed interest in the continuation of opportunities for youth to
participate beyond the traditional school year and the increasingly need for Summer Learning aftercare
programming; and
E. The City has identified opportunities to best utilize funding and resources in association with
Summer Learning aftercare activities as and to the extent the Parties agree to work together to ensure
the smooth transition of managing the aftercare programming from the BVSD Summer Learning to the
CITY aftercare.
Now, therefore, in consideration of the terms, conditions and covenants herein stated, the Parties
agree as follows:
COVENANTS
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1. GENERAL OVERVIEW
1.1 In a collaborated effort with BVSD and City, with support from Boulder Housing Partners
(BHP) and I Have a Dream Boulder County (IHAD), City will be responsible for providing aftercare
programming through the BVSD Summer Learning program with a curriculum focusing on sports,
physical activities, health, wellness, and nutrition. Assigned BVSD site locations include but may vary due
to construction schedules: Flatirons Elementary, Crest View Elementary, Columbine Elementary, Uni-hill
Elementary, Casey K-8 encumbering BVSD feeder schools and BHP housing sites.
The need for this collaboration is a result of evaluating organizational efforts between BVSD, BPR, IHAD,
and BHP. A collective effort for more efficient and effective programming allowing the Summer Learning
elementary aged youth to participate in a FULL-day of summer programming. The aftercare programming
performed by CITY staff will be combined with the morning-education classes offered through BVSD’s
Summer Learning program ensuring Monday-Thursday of program opportunities from 8:30am-3:00pm for
5 weeks, not including the week of July 4th.
1.2 In providing the afore mentioned summer learning aftercare programming opportunities
for youth in Boulder, the parties have established the following goals:
• Goal #1: Serve youth who are enrolled in free/reduced lunch program, scored
below the reading level, and are English-language learners.
• Goal #2: Enhance youth services by increasing the reach through building strong
community collaborations with BVSD, BHP, and IHAD minimizing duplicated youth
summer programming.
• Goal #3: Engaging youth in health-promoting physical activity through a safe and
fun summer programming environment.
2.1 BVSD agrees to assume responsibility for the following components of providing summer
learning aftercare collaboration efforts but not limited to:
• Provide facility space for City aftercare programming activities to include
gymnasium, playground, outdoor multipurpose field space, and cafeteria at BVSD
school locations at zero ($0) cost to City;
1. Program space will be utilized from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. while actual
program will operate from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Communicate to BVSD Summer Learning participants ensuring equal opportunity
and registration processes;
1. Email feeder school participants within the City of Boulder limits with a
welcome letter, application, and instructions for aftercare registration.
• Provide operations and orientation training for key personnel implementing this
agreement. Representatives from both parties will review BVSD’s facility policies
and procedures related to keys, security, usage, and emergency procedures.
• Provide discipline and behavior management policies on best practices to ensure
clear expectations from BVSD to City programming.
• Assist with transitional periods from Summer Learning to City aftercare
programming.
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• Provide transportation for participants through BVSD bus system at the
conclusion of each aftercare day to ensure safe and secure options for all who
participate.
• Participate in a pre, mid, and post evaluation of the program.
2.2 The City agrees to assume responsibility for the following components of providing
summer learning aftercare collaboration efforts but not limited to:
• Recruit, hire, and train staff, mentors, volunteers, and interns. Including
management of schedules and payroll of CITY aftercare staff.
• Develop aftercare curriculum and detailed program plans (Sample program plan
listed within Attachment A).
• Collect and manage registration process for aftercare services.
• Provide all equipment needs to deliver the above goals.
• Provide additional transportation for participants living in BHP housing who are
not enrolled for Summer Learning.
• Coordinate with BHP and IHAD for collaborative efforts and scheduling for
combined programming opportunities.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
3.1 The Term of this Agreement will be for the period from June 1, 2018 to August 1,
2020, inclusive. The City reserves the right to extend this Contract for two one-year extensions
for a total of five contractual years, as mutually agreeable by both parties; such renewals shall be
in writing and signed by both parties.
3.2 This Agreement may be terminated by either party if it has been breached by the other
party and written notification is tendered as set forth herein. In the event of a breach, the City and/or
BVSD reserves the right to terminate within thirty (30) days of tendering written notification to the
other party responsible for the breach and such breach is not remedied to the other parties satisfaction
within seven (7) business days. In addition, City or BVSD may, at any time, terminate this Contract,
in whole or in part, for its own convenience upon seven (7) business days’ notice.
4.1 The Parties agree to work in good faith to ensure the smooth administration and
support of Summer Learning from BVSD to the CITY’s aftercare programming. This may include
and is not limited to discussion concerning existing practices in planning for successful participation
by elementary school aged children in the City of Boulder.
4.2 As a general matter, BVSD shall communicate during this Agreement Term on
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routine matters with the City about the program through Dean Rummel, Manager of Programs &
Partnerships, or his designee, who has been assigned by the City as the Program Manager.
4.2 As a general matter, City shall communicate during this Agreement Term on routine
matters with BVSD about the program through Melinda Groom, Executive Director of Community
Schools, or her designee, who has been assigned by the District as the Program Manager.
5.1 City shall work with District Facility Use Department to determine space
reservations for use of after care porgramming.
A. The District shall provide a City employee only with access to District Property. The
District will provide keys, security cards, and training as needed to the City's identified
employee(s) responsible for opening and locking District property while supervising
activities or programs. District keys and security training will not be allowed to 3rd party
users.
6.1 The User shall furnish and supply all expendable materials and recreational
equipment necessary to carry out its programs while using the Owner's Property. An inventory of
existing equipment will be noted by the JUIT and reviewed and updated on an annual basis.
7.1 The User agrees to exercise due care in the use of the Owner's Property. The User
shall during the time of its use, keep the Owner's Property in neat order.
The Owner will be responsible for normal maintenance of all Properties at basic level
of service subject to normal wear and tear. The Owner shall notify the User of any known change in
condition of these Properties.
7.2 BVSD shall make its trash receptacles available during the use of Property.
8.1 All use of District and City Property shall be in accordance with state and local law,
C. R. S. §29-1-203. In the case of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the
requirements of state law, state law shall govern. Any actions taken by the District or the
City that are required by state law, but are inconsistent with the terms of the Agreement, shall
not be construed to be a breach or default of this Agreement
9.1 The District and the City agree to provide the following insurance in connection
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with this Agreement.
A. Commercial General Liability for bodily injury and property damage. Including
Personal Injury and Blanket contractual, with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence
and $2,000,000 aggregate
C. Documentation of Insurance. The District and the City shall provide to each other
a certificate of insurance each year this Agreement is in effect showing proof of
the above coverage. In the event the District or the City is self-insured for the
property and general liability coverage, the entity hereby certifies that it shall
maintain coverage adequate to meet its liabilities and up to the limits set forth in
the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act.
9.2 It is the intention of the parties to make each site available to the public for
recreational purposes without rental or admission charge, and to limit the parties; liability toward
persons entering thereon for such purposes, in the event that either or both of the parties would
otherwise be liable, pursuant to C. R. S. § 33-41-101. Nothing contained in this Agreement
shall constitute any waiver by the City or the District of the provisions of the Colorado
Governmental Immunity Act or any other immunity or defense provided by statute or common
law.
A. To the extent permitted by law, the City shall defend, indemnify, and hold the District,
its officers, employees and agents, harmless from and against any and all liability, loss,
expense, attorneys' fees or claims for injury or damages, arising out of the performance of
this Agreement, but only in proportion to and to the extent such liability, loss, expense,
attorneys' fees, for claims for injury are caused by or result from the negligent or
intentional acts or omissions of the City, its officers, agents, or employees.
B. To the extent permitted by law, the District shall defend, indemnify, and hold the City,
its officers, employees and agents, harmless from and against any and all liability, loss,
expense, attorneys; fees or claims for injury or damages, arising out of the performance
of this Agreement, but only in proportion to and to the extent such liability, loss, expense,
attorneys' fees, or claims for injury are caused by or result from the negligent or
intentional acts or omissions of the District, its officers, agents, or employees.
10. MISCELLANEOUS.
10.1 The City shall not outsource this Agreement without the written consent of BVSD,
which it may withhold at its sole discretion.
10.2 It is expressly understood and agreed that the enforcement of the terms and conditions
of this Agreement and all rights of action relating to such enforcement, shall be strictly reserved to
the City and BVSD. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall give or allow any claim or right of
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action whatsoever by any other third party. It is the express intention of the City and BVSD that any
such party or entity, other than the City or BVSD, receiving services or benefits under this
Agreement shall be deemed an incidental beneficiary only.
10.3 The waiver of any breach of a term, provision, or requirement of this Agreement shall
not be construed or deemed as waiver of any subsequent breach of such term, provision, or
requirement, or of any other term, provision, or requirement.
10.4 This Agreement is intended as the complete integration of all understandings between
the parties. No prior or contemporaneous addition, deletion, or other amendment hereto shall have
any force or affect whatsoever, unless embodied herein in writing. No subsequent notation, renewal,
addition, deletion, or other amendment hereto shall have any force or effect unless embodied in a
writing executed and approved by the City pursuant to City rules.
This Agreement may not be modified, nor may compliance with any of its terms be waived,
except by written instrument executed and approved in the same manner as this Agreement.
10.5 Any notice required by this Agreement shall be in writing, made by hand-delivery or
certified mail, return receipt requested as stated below or as updated in the future and addressed to
the following:
For City:
City of Boulder – Parks & Recreation Director
3198 Broadway – IRIS Center
Boulder, CO 80304
For BVSD:
BVSD – Assistant Superintendent of Operations
P.O. Box 9011
Boulder, CO 80301
10.6 BVSD and the City warrants that the individuals executing this Agreement is properly
authorized to bind to this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have signed this Contract effective as of the day
and year first written.
CONTRACTOR
By: __________________________________
Title: _________________________________
STATE OF COLORADO )
) ss.
COUNTY OF BOULDER )
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me, a notary public, this ______ day of
______________, 20__, by ___________________ (contractor name) as
________________________________ (contractor title).
_________________________________
Notary Public
(SEAL)
CITY OF BOULDER
______________________________________
City Manager
ATTEST:
_____________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
City Attorney’s Office
Date: _________________________
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Attachment A
SAMPLE PROGRAM PLAN
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CITY OF BOULDER
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA TITLE: Urban Forest Strategic Plan and Emerald Ash Borer Update
PRESENTERS:
Yvette Bowden, Director, Parks and Recreation
Alison Rhodes, Deputy Director, Parks and Recreation
Jeff Haley, Planning, Design and Community Engagement Manager
Kathleen Alexander, City Forester
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Parks and Recreation Department manages Boulder’s urban forest through the
forestry workgroup and extensive coordination with the community to ensure the long-
term sustainability of the urban canopy. While Boulder has one of the most successful
forestry programs along the Front Range, many threats exist with Boulder’s trees that
require careful management strategies and effective long-term planning including
managing for invasive pests such as the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), climate change and
individual severe weather events and development.
Similarly, to be prepared and plan for future threats and resource impacts, staff is
finalizing an Urban Forest Strategic Plan (UFSP) that will outline long-term goals and
action plans to effectively and sustainably managing Boulder’s urban forest. The purpose
of this memo and presentation is to provide PRAB a brief update on EAB and an
overview of the UFSP process key findings and next steps.
Despite these efforts, Boulder is now entering the phase of EAB infestation where many
trees are dying, becoming unsightly and, more importantly, becoming serious safety risks
to our community. Additionally, staff continues its efforts to ensure the community is
informed of the impact of EAB on Boulder’s trees and the reality of losing thousands of
trees in the coming years on private and publicly-owned parcels.
At the October 2017 City Council Study Session (see Attachment A), staff highlighted
the following:
Tree Removals
Staff has detected heavily infested, symptomatic ash throughout Boulder. Observations
indicate it takes approximately three years to progress from only a few dead ash trees in
an area to the point where all ash trees are dead, dying or have been removed. Forestry
staff has also observed that ash trees killed by EAB dry out, become brittle and start to
fail within one year after mortality. This is consistent with observations across the
Midwest. Allowing trees to reach the point of failure is unacceptable from the standpoint
of public safety. Therefore, as untreated public ash trees start to decline in an area,
moving forward, all untreated ash along the street will be removed at the same time to
reduce tree removal and traffic control costs and minimize community inconvenience.
Public Outreach
Education and outreach are critical components of the response to an invasive tree pest.
Since the initial detection in 2013, the department, in collaboration with the statewide
multi-agency EAB Response Team, has utilized multiple methods to education the public
on EAB including:
• Websites;
• News Releases;
• EAB Workshop
• Public Open House
• HOA Meeting
• Doorhangers to residents with symptomatic ash trees in highly infested
neighborhoods;
• Hosting informational tables at Farmers Markets and McGuckin’s;
• Direct contact with property owners living adjacent to public street trees being
treated by the city;
• TreeOpp program; and
• Tree Giveaways in 2017 (and planned for 2018).
In spite of these effort, the degree community awareness regarding EAB is still much less
than desired. In 2018 and beyond, the team will widen messaging and proactively engage
in ‘Community Building’ as methods of addressing not only EAB but the sustainability
of Boulder’s Urban Tree Canopy. Initiatives explored by the department will include
additional awareness outreach efforts, community-collaborative tree plantings,
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environmentally sensitive methods of dealing with wood debris and efforts that create
investments in tree care and/or replacement over time. Efforts will include:
• Notifying via postcard those property owners whose trees will be removed within
the next few years;
• Meeting with property management companies and Boulder Area Rental Housing
Association (BARHA) to reach rental property owners;
• Collaborating with the Climate Commitment team on community event calendars
and events during the Year of the Ecosystems;
• Offering the “Trees Across Boulder “Tree Sale planned for 2018 to provide 15-
gallon trees to the public for less than wholesale cost; and
• Continuing to provide milled ash wood to ReSource for public purchase; and
• Hosting the second Arbor Day Foundation Tree Recovery program that will give
away 250+ trees to Boulder residents to encourage planting and tree diversity
Council Feedback
Generally, City Council supported staff in the EAB response strategy and the current
practices in place to mitigate the impacts of EAB in Boulder. Council had several
questions about specific aspects of the EAB challenges related to safety, costs of tree
removal and the impact on canopy and community engagement. Council members also
showed interest and concern in how staff are communicating with the community and
making sure neighbors are aware of the safety risks of EAB as well as the financial costs
of tree removal. Council members also expressed an understanding and stressed the
importance of the urban tree canopy role in overall climate strategies and sustainability
within the city.
Details about the four identified sustainable urban forestry themes are as follows:
Plan
Urban forestry is an important part of Boulder’s resilience strategy. Increasing the
resilience and sustainability of the urban forest directly supports the resilience of the
community.
1. Develop and implement a 20-year Planting Plan for public trees to support the 16
percent urban tree canopy cover by 2037.
2. Create an Urban Forest Emergency Response Plan for city-wide coordination to
ensure appropriate coverage and minimize risk to the public.
3. Participate in inter-departmental Urban Ecosystems Management Strategic planning
to integrate ecosystem protection and monitoring across urban, agricultural and
wildland systems
Manage
Boulder has an exceptional Forestry program and already implements many industry best
management practices. Further refinements and increased funding is needed however to
match community expectations.
1. Establish a dedicated, sustained funding source beyond the departmental budget for
Boulder Forestry operations to increase the level of service to meet the community’s
high standards.
2. Shift management responsibility for all trees in public street rights-of-way and around
public buildings under Boulder Forestry to maximize advantages in expertise and
scale.
3. Expand the Public Tree Planting program to support efforts toward the goal of 16%
canopy by 2037.
4. Increase investment in proactive, preventative maintenance by exploring options to
increase the frequency of pruning events for public street trees.
5. Refine the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program to improve tree health while
minimizing cost and negative impacts to ecosystems and the public.
Protect
The urban forest represents an asset, one which must be nurtured and protected. This is
accomplished through municipal code, policies, and design and construction standards that
support tree planting and longevity.
1. Strengthen Boulder Forestry’s role in all city CIP projects to minimize damage to tree
assets and canopy loss.
2. Strengthen existing city requirements for trees on Public Property to increase tree
protection, improve site preparation and strengthen tree species diversity
requirements to maintain the urban tree canopy and increase forest resiliency.
3. Strengthen existing city requirements for Private Property to increase tree protection,
improve site preparation and strengthen tree species diversity requirements to
maintain the urban tree canopy and increase forest resiliency.
4. Revise licensing requirements for all tree care companies performing tree work in
Boulder to improve public safety and tree health.
Engage
The Boulder community places a high value on environmental stewardship. Connecting
with and educating the community with the most current information on the urban forest
will mobilize activists and facilitate policy implementation. In the development of the
UFSP, many stakeholders also expressed a desire for a community-based urban forest
advocacy group to promote, protect, and enhance Boulder’s urban forest.
1. Provide the community with balanced and objective information to assist them in
understanding the problems, alternatives and options to achieve the Boulder urban
tree canopy goal.
2. Develop and expand opportunities for community involvement in the commitment to
achieve the UTC goal.
3. Involve the public on the analysis, alternatives and recommendations for further
urban forestry related planning processes and potential code changes.
NEXT STEPS
Staff will continue to respond to the EAB challenge through the many ongoing strategies
as outlined within this memo and provide regular updates to the community, Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board, Environmental Advisory Board and City Council. The team
will seek final acceptance of the plan from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board in
May 2018. In May 2018, staff will provide a comprehensive information packet to City
Council outlining the full process and outcomes of the UFSP and include the final plan.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: City Council Study Session memo, October 24, 2018: Urban Forest
Management Update
Attachment B: Boulder Urban Forest Strategic Plan – Final Draft
NEXT STEPS – Staff will return to the Board with additional information once the
separation design has been completed with specific easement requests and analysis of
alternatives. This is anticipated to occur sometime in 2019 or 2020.
Attachments