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07.12.17 OSBT Packet OPEN SPACE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Wednesday, July 12, 2017 Council Chambers, 1777 Broadway MEETING AGENDA (Please note that times are approximate.) 6:00 I. Approval of Minutes 6:05 II. * Public Participation for Items Not Identified for Public Hearing 6:15 III. Matters from the Department a) Draft 2018 Operating Budget b) Staff update on Partnership Talks for a Conservancy to Support Open Space and Mountain Parks c) Master Plan Process Committee Formation d) Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan (BVCP) Land Use Designation Correction for 311 Mapleton Avenue 7:00 IV. Matters from the Board 7:15 V. * South Boulder Creek Habitat Improvement Project and Proposed Intergovernmental Agreement 7:45 IX. Adjournment * Public Hearing Written Reports: A. Update on the OSMP and the Arts Program Open Space Board of Trustees 2017 TENTATIVE* Board Items Calendar (updated June 22, 2017) August 9 September 13 October 11 Action Items:  Recommendation for the Operating Budget  Pending Acquisition  Confluence Area Trail Projects Matters from the Department:  Junior Rangers  Enchanted Mesa Water tank land Disposal Matters from the Board:  50th Anniversary Written Report:  Rocky Mountain Greenway Action Items: Matters from the Department:  Ranger Naturalist Strategic Plan  Prairie Dog Working Group Update  Art Inspired by the Land Matters from the Board:  Master Plan Process Committee Action Items: Matters from the Department:  Prairie Dog Study Session Update  Portfolio for Master Plan Matters from the Board:  50th Anniversary November 8 December 13 Action Items: Matters from the Department:  Update on Flood Recovery  CAMP Report on Pilot  Update on Ag. Plan Implementation Matters from the Board:  Action Items:  Master Plan Matters from the Department: Matters from the Board:  Master Plan Process Committee  50th Anniversary *All items are subject to change. A final version of the agenda is posted on the web during the week prior to the OSBT meeting. AGENDA ITEM 1 PAGE 1 OPEN SPACE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Action Minutes Meeting Date June 14, 2017 Video recording of this meeting can be found on the City of Boulder's Channel 8 Website. (Video start times are listed below next to each agenda item.) BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Molly Davis Kevin Bracy Knight Tom Isaacson Curt Brown Andria Bilich STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT Tracy Winfree John Potter Mark Davison Jim Reeder Abbie Poniatowski Dan Burke Keri Konold Mark Gershman Bethany Collins Luke McKay Don D’Amico Phil Yates Ericka Pilcher Heidi Seidel Brian Anacker Deryn Wagner Matt Ashley Colin Leslie Leah Case GUESTS Erin Caldwell, Director of Research, National Research Center (NRC) Joanna Bloom, Source Water Administrator, Public Works CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m. AGENDA ITEM 1 – Approval of the Minutes (16:15) Curt Brown moved that the Open Space Board of Trustees approve the minutes from May 10, 2017. Andria Bilich seconded. This motion passed unanimously. AGENDA ITEM 2 – Public Participation for Items not on the Agenda (16:45) Ray Bridge, Boulder County Audubon Society, spoke regarding CU South. He said there are serious potential impacts on Open Space riparian properties which have not been previously discussed; please consider this before providing a recommendation to City Council. Alan Delamere, Boulder, said this is a good time for the Open Space Board of Trustees (OSBT) to re- assess the acquisition of the Open Space-Other area at 311 Mapleton. He expressed his concern for parking and neighborhood impacts in this area. AGENDA ITEM 3 – Matters from the Department (24:00) Erin Caldwell, Director of Research, National Research Center (NRC), presented on the Resident Survey. Don D’Amico, Ecological Stewardship Supervisor, gave a presentation on a South Boulder Creek Restoration Partnership. AGENDA ITEM 4 – Matters from the Board (59:40) Molly Davis gave an update on the 50th Anniversary as well as the Greenways Advisory Committee (GAC); Andria Bilich attended this meeting as well. Tom Isaacson asked about the Board Retreat. Tracy Winfree indicated that a draft agenda will be sent out to the Board for their review prior to the meeting. AGENDA ITEM 5 – Request for a recommendation to approve the purchase of a Public Trail Easement Deed across approximately 16 acres of land located at a portion of 6859 N. Foothills AGENDA ITEM 1 PAGE 2 Highway from Green Hill Investments, LLC for $376,266 for Open Space and Mountain Parks purposes (1:09:40) Dan Burke, Real Estate Services Supervisor, presented this item. Public Comment Steve Watts, Boulder Mountainbike Alliance (BMA), said he recognizes the public trail easement was critical to preserve the ideals Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) has for its land. He thanked staff and the Board for taking this process seriously; this process showed that OSMP is working diligently to see the fruition needs, and wants of the community. Motion Kevin Bracy Knight moved the Open Space Board of Trustees recommend that the Boulder City Council approve the purchase of a Public Trail Easement Deed over approximately 16 acres of land at a portion of 6859 North Foothills Highway from Green Hill Investments, LLC for $376,266 for Open Space and Mountain Parks purposes. Curt Brown seconded. This motion passed unanimously. AGENDA ITEM 6 – Review of and recommendation regarding the 2018 Open Space and Mountain Parks Department Capital Improvement Program Budget and a portion of the Lottery Fund Capital Improvement Program Budget (1:32:50) Abbie Poniatowski, Central Services Manager, presented this item. Public Comment None. Motion Tom Isaacson moved the Open Space Board of Trustees approve and recommend that Planning Board approve, an appropriation of $9,080,000 in 2018 from the Open Space Fund CIP as outlined in this memorandum and related attachments; and recommend that $355,300 be appropriated from the city's Lottery Fund CIP in 2018 as outlined in this memorandum and related attachments. Andria Bilich seconded. This motion passed unanimously. AGENDA ITEM 7 – Request for a recommendation to approve the purchase of approximately 615 acres of land, associated residences and agricultural outbuildings, and appurtenant mineral and water rights from Boulder Valley Farm, Inc. for $9,500,000 for Open Space and Mountain Parks purposes, together with the potential future disposal of a portion of Block 5 of the Farm in Boulder Valley Non-Urban Planned Unit Development (NUPUD) pursuant to Section 177 of the Boulder City Charter (1:40:27) Bethany Collins, Property Agent, presented this item. During conversation, the Board decided to modify the suggested motion language, but did want to note their support for a future potential disposal. Public Comment None. Motion Tom Isaacson moved the Open Space Board of Trustees recommend that the Boulder City Council approve the purchase of approximately 615 acres of land, associated residences and agricultural outbuildings, and appurtenant mineral and water rights, from Boulder Valley Farm, Inc., for AGENDA ITEM 1 PAGE 3 $9,500,000 for Open Space and Mountain Parks purposes. Curt Brown seconded. This motion passed unanimously. AGENDA ITEM 8 – Request for motion to amend the Culver Conservation Easement to permit the installation of a water pipeline in accordance to a city-negotiated water pipeline easement pursuant to a settlement agreement between Boulder Valley Farm, Inc. and Farm in Boulder Valley Homeowners Association (2:11:12) Dan Burke, Real Estate Services Supervisor, presented this item. Public Comment None. Motion Curt Brown moved the Open Space Board of Trustees approve amendment of the Culver Conservation Easement to permit the installation of a water pipeline in accordance with a city- negotiated water pipeline easement pursuant to a settlement agreement between Boulder Valley Farm, Inc. and The Farm in Boulder Valley Homeowners Association. Molly Davis seconded. This motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT – The meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m. These draft minutes were prepared by Leah Case. MEMORANDUM TO: Open Space Board of Trustees FROM: Tracy Winfree, Director, Open Space and Mountain Parks Abbie Poniatowski, Deputy Director Lauren Kilcoyne, Business Services Supervisor DATE: July 12, 2017 SUBJECT: Update on Draft 2018 Operating Budget ________________________________________________________________________ EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this informational item is to share the preliminary 2018 Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) operating budget and provide the Open Space Board of Trustees (OSBT) with an overview of the department priorities, policy issues and operating budget development process. The OSBT will have an opportunity to ask questions to ensure the OSBT is prepared to review, approve and recommend the Open Space and Mountain Parks Department’s 2018 operating expenditures. This series of agenda items is twofold. This month will include a presentation, information sharing and Q&A. Community members can comment on the information in this memo during general public comment. In response to the July discussion, comment and Q&A staff will prepare a recommended 2018 operating budget for OSBT action on the August agenda, including a public hearing. The public will also have an opportunity to comment during City Council’s discussions and review of the 2018 recommended budget during future public hearings later this fall. BACKGROUND Similar to 2017, the Draft 2018 Open Space and Mountain Parks operating budget allocates core service activities supporting the important work required to protect, maintain and support an open space system of over 45,000 acres. Projects and programs that are a part of the department’s core mission include ongoing strategic property acquisitions; conservation easement compliance; day-to-day maintenance of trailheads and trails; agricultural lands management; safety and enforcement; ecosystem monitoring, maintenance and restoration; strategic and resource planning; community engagement and visitor outreach, education and events; providing media services, web-based information and social media; permitting and fees management; providing support for the OSBT; etc. The core services of any municipal department often can be invisible to its customers, yet are important to manage and maintain the valuable assets supported by the local community. The 2018 operating budget represents a continued shift towards system stewardship and taking care of existing infrastructure. The top priorities for 2018 in addition to supporting core services include starting the Open Space and Mountain Parks Master Plan process, working to implement the priorities of several OSMP management plans, working with partners to develop regional trails, and making progress on the OSMP campus vision. The 2018 budget request supports the ability of the department to pursue its priority projects. Current Focus for 2018 While core service delivery continues throughout the year, OSMP is also pursuing high profile community initiatives in support of Board and Council goals. Those community initiatives translated into department priority projects are as follows: Agenda Item 3a Page 1 Visitor Master Plan Update to be recast as Open Space and Mountain Parks Master Plan or OS(MP)² – Continue plan development with anticipated completion in 2019. The plan establishes policy guidance, goals, objectives, priorities and measures of success across services and programs, and addresses overarching issues such as carrying capacity, night-time and temporal use, and climate change mitigation and adaptation; Continue strategic planning and implementation for the Top Priorities of West TSA, North TSA, Agricultural Resource Management Plan, and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) – Implement plans through the formation of cross-departmental implementation teams convened for each plan; Continue to Implement Grassland Ecosystem Management Plan and Forest Ecosystem Management Plan (FEMP) - Give special attention/guidance to elements that need updating or refreshing, particularly the FEMP. The OS(MP)² may be a good opportunity for such guidance; Continue to Improve the Visitor Experience – Increase community engagement and staff presence in the system, implement the Community Ranger model; focus on community and departmen t relationships and interdepartmental coordination. Follow through on initiatives such as recycling/dog waste composting at trailheads and monitoring and reporting results on Voice & Sight program; Develop Regional Trails - Through strategic property acquisition, coordination with other agencies, and other avenues as needed (e.g., Eldorado to Walker Ranch, Joder and the Boulder Creek Path extension); Make Progress on OSMP Campus Vision - To ensure staff has an optimal, efficient working environment, facilities and equipment, a campus relocation may include acquisition of land, construction of a new facility and/or major renovation of an existing facility depending on site opportunities; and Focus on Continuous Improvement within the OSMP Department - Such as to continue to assess and develop best practices related to OSMP’s scientific approach, data stewardship, recreation planning and design, work plan and budget management, staff training and development, staff work space, equipment and facilities, communication and coordination internally and externally. Recommended 2018 Operating Budget The recommended 2018 operating budget reflects the Open Space and Mountain Parks’ (OSMP) “refine and realign” theme to meet department priorities including the shift to increased system stewardship and the continued implementation of the 2015 organizational assessment. Since 2015, OSMP has been assessing its internal operations through analyses of organizational structure, position descriptions, space needs, and asset condition assessments for trails, resources and facilities. OSMP has worked in partnership with the Human Resources Department to complete job studies for 96% of standard positions, some of which had not been reviewed since 2000. In 2017 the department will complete job studies for the remaining 5 positions. During the 2017 budget process OSMP partnered with HR to ensure employees were classified in the appropriate personnel category based on duties and department needs, as well as comply with the Affordable Care Act (ACA). As such, significant staffing changes included the re-classification of 16 seasonal positions to 0.75 Partial Year Standard FTE, as well as approximately 70 seasonal staff to temporary positions. Additional analysis ensured that OSMP met the requirements of the City of Boulder “living wage”. All of these actions are reflected in the 2018 operating budget through personnel projections. The Open Space Fund Financial for 2016-2023 (Attachment A) reflects OSMP’s focus to be fiscally responsible, sustainable, and transparent. The attached fund financial includes recommended expenditures for 2018 and thereafter that are aligned with the City’s Central Budget Office guidelines and has been presented, along with departmental budget requests, to the City’s Executive Budget Team (EBT). OSMP has prepared for expiring sales tax increments in 2019 and 2020 and has maintained substantial reserves and fund balance to support a gradual versus immediate shift to stewardship. Agenda Item 3a Page 2 The recommended 2018 operating budget, including personnel and non-personnel expenditures, interdepartmental charges, cost allocation, and debt service is $25,963,967. As a reminder, the 2018 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget for the Open Space Fund and Lottery Fund allocation was unanimously recommended at the Open Space Board of Trustees (OSBT) meeting on June 14, 2017. Funding Overview and Financial Planning Considerations As part of the annual budget process, the City’s Budget Office provided preliminary tax projections for next year’s (2018) budget development. The City of Boulder’s 2016 sales and use revenue collections came in as projected, showing slowed growth, and out years have been adjusted for financial planning purposes accordingly. See the Open Space Fund Financial. Staff anticipated the trends and prepared a draft operating budget that is relatively conservative. As a reminder, the department is funded from three sources, the Open Space Fund which includes the issuance of long-term bonds and notes payable for acquisition, the General Fund and the Lottery Fund: Open Space Fund - The Open Space Fund accounts for the acquisition and maintenance of land, with financing provided by sales taxes and the issuance of long-term bonds and notes payable. Approximately 92 percent of Open Space Fund revenue derives from dedicated sales and use tax collections. There are three sales tax increments that support the Open Space Fund: 0.40 percent sales tax which has no sunset; 0.33 percent sales tax which will be reduced to 0.22 percent on January 1, 2019 and exist in perpetuity; and 0.15 percent sales tax which will be repurposed for Transportation uses as of January 1, 2020, and repurposed again for general city purposes as of January 1, 2030, and which expires December 31, 2039. In 2014, OSMP issued a $10M General Obligation Bond to support real estate acquisition through the Open Space Fund, with 85 percent of funds to be expended by December 2017. General Fund – The General Fund is established to account for the revenues and expenditures necessary to carry out basic governmental activities of the city such as public safety, human services, legal services, administrative services, and others which are not required to be accounted for in another fund. General Funds allocated to departments are spent in accordance with the departments’ charters and missions. OSMP receives General Funds to support the work of 0.27 FTE on citywide real estate projects and initiatives. Lottery Fund - OSMP also expends Lottery Funds on CIP projects. The Lottery Fund derives its revenue from the Colorado Conservation Trust Fund. Lottery Funds can be used for acquisition, development and maintenance of new conservation sites and capital improvements and maintenance of public sties. Contingency Reserve Approximately 92 percent of the Open Space Fund revenue is generated by sales tax and the program is limited in its ability to raise additional revenue from other tax levies or fees. Given the funding sources, a substantial contingency reserve is maintained. This contingency totals approximately $5.2 million in 2018. Additional reserves include: Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) requirements for accrued benefits, potential property and casualty liability, and FEMA de-obligation. Cost Allocation The cost allocation model is intended to reflect the department’s utilization of services from other city departments that are not paid for directly, including but not limited to City Attorney’s Office, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Finance. A new model for calculating citywide cost allocation was implemented in 2017. Agenda Item 3a Page 3 2018 Requests During the 2018 budget process OSMP will further address operational needs around staffing as related to current fixed-term positions (Attachment B). OSMP requested the following increases totaling $394,401 from the city’s EBT and is likely to receive approval for the positions to be included in the City Manager’s recommended operating budget. These recommended budget increases will be included as part of the 2018 base budget for City Council approval in October. Conversion of (3) Trails Program Leads initially scheduled to expire in December 2017 to standard ongoing as recommended by organization assessment, and trails condition assessment, and in line with the department shift to system stewardship to complete trail construction and deferred and preventative maintenance; Conversion of the (1) Trails Contract Supervisor position initially scheduled to expire in December 2017 to standard ongoing, slightly recast as Capital Trails Contract Coordinator in line with job study results, to support department shift to system stewardship including capital trails maintenance and enhancement; Conversion of the (1) Ecologist and (1) Cultural Resource Coordinator positions scheduled to expire in December 2018 to standard ongoing to support increased permitting, consultation, and monitoring needs related to system stewardship including ecological and cultural maintenance and restoration; Extension for two years of the (1) Wildlife Coordinator fixed-term position initially scheduled to expire in December 2017 and focused on non-FEMA ecological flood recovery to support priority topics in particular citywide prairie dog management, relocation, planning, research and monitoring. Since these positions have already been supporting the department they had already been built into the fund financial assumptions in order to be conservative in fiscal planning. Next Steps Additional adjustments to the recommended budget are anticipated prior to the August OSBT meeting and City Council budget review this fall, as the Central Budget Office continues to finalize payroll projections, contingency estimates, and other cross-departmental expenses. Staff will make guided refinements, incorporate feedback from the July 12 OSBT meeting and results of the EBT budget decision-making and return on August 9 with an updated 2018 recommended operating budget. The item is scheduled for public hearing and OSBT approval to recommend the proposed operating budget for City Council approval. Operating and Capital Budget Development Processes Key dates for the budget development processes are included below: Milestone Date OSBT Information Item (1st Touch) April 12 Budget Guidelines and Targets to Departments April 14 Budget and Revenue Update to City Council April 25 1st Draft CIP to Planning April 28 OSBT Draft CIP Discussion Item (2nd Touch) May 10 Proposed Operating and CIP Budget Submittals Due to CMO May 31 OSBT CIP Public Hearing, Discussion and Recommendation (3rd Touch) June 14 Executive Budget Meeting with OSMP June 29 OSBT Draft Operating Budget Information Item (1st Touch) July 12 Planning Board CIP Hearing July 20 Agenda Item 3a Page 4 City Council CIP Study Session August 8 OSBT Operating Budget Public Hearing, Discussion and Recommendation August 9 City Council Budget Study Session September 12 City Council Budget Consideration (1st & 2nd Readings) October 3 & 17 ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: Open Space Fund Financial Attachment B: 2018 OSMP Budget Request Agenda Item 3a Page 5 This page is intentionally left blank. Agenda Item 3a Page 6 CITY OF BOULDER 2016-2023 PROPOSED BUDGET OPEN SPACE FUND 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Actuals Revised Recommended Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Beginning Fund Balance 36,200,183$ 42,019,140$ 14,651,811$ 17,643,300$ 18,082,649$ 15,853,298$ 14,060,166$ 13,228,257$ Sources of Funds Net Sales Tax Revenue 30,616,008$ 31,402,967$ 32,323,291$ 29,015,290$ 23,974,867$ 24,595,949$ 25,233,328$ 25,887,435$ Anticipated FEMA Flood Reimbursement - 2,250,000 3,031,329 - - - - - Investment Income 323,577 330,048 333,349 336,682 340,049 343,450 346,884 350,353 Lease and Miscellaneous Revenue 1,163,736 1,032,911 1,063,898 1,095,815 1,128,690 1,162,550 1,197,427 1,233,350 Voice & Sight Tag Program Revenue 110,156 127,000 127,000 127,000 127,000 127,000 127,000 127,000 General Fund Transfer 1,166,175 1,209,590 1,156,588 1,191,286 - - - - Grants 114,143 - - - - - - - Total Sources of Funds 33,493,795$ 36,352,516$ 38,035,455$ 31,766,073$ 25,570,606$ 26,228,949$ 26,904,639$ 27,598,138$ Uses of Funds General Operating Expenditures -$ Office of the Director 1,462,338 1,730,674 2,023,826 2,044,065 2,064,505 2,085,150 2,106,002 2,127,062 Central Services 2,491,773 3,279,028 2,966,539 2,846,204 2,874,666 2,903,413 2,932,447 2,961,772 Community Connections & Partnerships 3,996,892 4,559,034 4,566,890 4,612,558 4,658,684 4,705,271 4,752,324 4,799,847 Resources & Stewardship 3,791,991 3,990,067 4,447,564 4,392,039 4,435,960 4,480,319 4,525,123 4,570,374 Trails & Facilities 3,925,036 4,492,554 4,760,388 4,807,992 4,856,072 4,904,633 4,953,679 5,003,216 Carryover/ATB Operating - 28,771,317 - - - - - - Cost Allocation 1,577,657 1,903,344 1,960,444 2,009,455 2,059,691 2,111,184 2,163,963 2,218,062 CIP- Capital Enhancement 1,813,335 2,190,000 430,000 590,000 440,000 440,000 390,000 390,000 CIP- Capital Maintenance 665,870 640,000 1,130,000 660,000 675,000 725,000 750,000 750,000 CIP- Capital Planning Studies 71,362 300,000 100,000 100,000 - - - - CIP- Land Acquisition 1,778,834 6,400,000 7,420,000 5,920,000 4,420,000 4,420,000 3,920,000 2,920,000 CIP- New Facility/Infrastructure 13,619 ------ Transfer to BMPA 1,618,163 1,002,209 767,597 663,022 663,022 593,655 593,655 - Debt Service - Bonds & Notes 4,467,969 4,461,618 4,470,719 2,681,388 652,356 653,456 649,356 649,006 Total Uses of Funds 27,674,838$ 63,719,845$ 35,043,967$ 31,326,724$ 27,799,957$ 28,022,081$ 27,736,548$ 26,389,338$ Ending Fund Balance Before Reserves 42,019,140$ 14,651,811$ 17,643,300$ 18,082,649$ 15,853,298$ 14,060,166$ 13,228,257$ 14,437,057$ Reserves OSBT Contingency Reserve 2,333,182$ 5,083,706$ 5,192,793$ 4,811,345$ 4,452,991$ 4,487,416$ 4,535,310$ 4,465,868$ Pay Period 27 Reserve 291,119 411,119 531,119 547,053 563,464 580,368 597,779 615,712 Sick/Vacation/Bonus Reserve 490,000 490,000 490,000 490,000 490,000 490,000 490,000 490,000 Property and Casualty Reserve 400,000 400,000 400,000 400,000 400,000 400,000 400,000 400,000 FEMA De-obligation Reserve 69,945 227,445 377,945 383,488 383,488 383,488 383,488 383,488 Total Reserves 3,584,246$ 6,612,270$ 6,991,857$ 6,631,885$ 6,289,944$ 6,341,272$ 6,406,577$ 6,355,068$ Ending Fund Balance After Reserves 38,434,894$ 8,039,541$ 10,651,442$ 11,450,764$ 9,563,355$ 7,718,894$ 6,821,680$ 8,081,989$ OPEN SPACE AND MOUNTAIN PARKS Agenda Item 3a Page 7 ATTACHMENT A .This page is intentionally left blank.Agenda Item 3a Page 8 2018 Budget Development Budget Request DEPARTMENT Open Space and Mountain Parks BUDGET REQUEST TITLE Conversion and extension of fixed-term staff BUDGET REQUEST DESCRIPTION 1.Please describe the budget request. Since 2015 OSMP has been assessing its internal operations through analyses of organizational structure, position descriptions, space needs, and asset condition assessments for trails, resources and facilities. Recommendations from these assessments are being used to inform annual budget appropriations, staffing and internal work plans. In 2018, OSMP will continue to “refine and realign” based on assessment outcomes and identified departmental needs. Staffing continues to be a department focus. Since 2015, the department worked in partnership with the Human Resources Department to complete job studies for 96% of standard positions, some of which had not been reviewed since 2000. In 2017 the department will complete job studies for the remaining 5 positions. During the 2017 budget process OSMP also partnered with HR to ensure employees were classified in the appropriate personnel category based on duties and department needs, as well as comply with the Affordable Care Act (ACA). As such, significant staffing changes included the re- classification of 16 seasonal positions to 0.75 Partial Year Standard FTE, as well as approximately 70 seasonal staff to temporary positions. During the 2018 budget process, OSMP will further address its operational needs around staffing by making recommendations related to its current fixed-term positions. Fixed-term positions will be 1) eliminated upon project completion, 2) eliminated upon retirement of employees who the fixed-term positions were hired to learn on-the-job for succession planning, or 3) requested to be converted to standard ongoing positions or extended as fixed-term based on department needs. Through the 2018 budget process, the department has evaluated its ongoing need of 11 fixed-term positions. OSMP recommends 4 expirations, requests 6 conversions, and 1 extension. These recommendations relate to the above-mentioned categories as follows: 1.) Eliminated upon project completion, expires December 2017: a.OSMP will expire one fixed-term flood recovery trails maintenance position (8430) as the department concludes FEMA reimbursable flood recovery projects. 2.) Eliminated upon retirement of employees who the fixed-term positions were hired to learn on-the-job for succession planning, all expire December 2017: a.OSMP will expire the Administrative Specialist II position (8896); b.OSMP will expire the Junior Property Agent position (8866); and Agenda Item 3a Page 9 ATTACHMENT B c.OSMP will expire the Water Resource Technician position (8368). 3.) Requested to be converted to standard ongoing positions or extended as fixed-term based on department needs: a.Conversion of (3) Trails Program Leads (8586, 8370, 8369) initially scheduled to expire in December 2017 to standard ongoing as recommended by organization assessment and trails condition assessment and in line with the department shift to system stewardship to complete trail construction and deferred and preventative maintenance; b.Conversion of the (1) Trails Contract Supervisor position (2398) initially scheduled to expire in December 2017 to standard ongoing, slightly recast as Capital Trails Contract Coordinator in line with job study results, to support department shift to system stewardship including capital trails maintenance and enhancement; c.Conversion of the (1) Ecologist and (1) Cultural Resource Coordinator positions (8843, 8367) scheduled to expire in December 2018 to standard ongoing to support increased permitting, consultation, and monitoring needs related to system stewardship including ecological and cultural maintenance and restoration; d.Extension for two years of the (1) Wildlife Coordinator fixed-term position (8817) initially scheduled to expire in December 2017 and focused on non- FEMA ecological flood recovery to support priority topics in particular citywide prairie dog management, relocation, planning, research and monitoring. Appropriate staffing levels will assist in the stewardship of public dollars and allow the department to achieve its work plan, especially deferred maintenance, particularly as it relates to condition assessments and post flood-recovery needs and department commitments to the community. This request is: New Service/Program Enhancement to Current Service/Program Other (explain below) Other: Request to make ongoing current programs and service levels by converting (6) and extending (1) fixed-term staff. BUDGET IMPACT 2.Describe whether this budget impact is one-time or ongoing. If ongoing, provide estimate of the budget impact in the out years (2019-2023). This budget request includes: Converting 4 existing fixed-term positions that expire 12/31/2017 to standard ongoing in 2018 ($317,257 ongoing in 2018); Extending 1 existing fixed-term position that expires 12/31/2017 two additional years through 12/31/2019 ($77,144 one-time in 2018 and 2019); and Agenda Item 3a Page 10 Converting 2 existing fixed-term positions that expire 12/31/2018 to standard ongoing in 2019 ($181,544 ongoing in 2019). Job studies for all 7 positions were completed in 2016-2017 and salary adjustments were made as recommended. The department is able to cover all non-personnel expenses through existing budget. Conservatively, past fund financials had assumed continuation of these fixed-term positions. 3.If applicable, please describe why FTE changes are needed. As described above, the department has assessed its internal operations through analyses of organizational structure, position descriptions, space needs, and asset condition assessments such as for trails and facilities. Recommendations from these assessments and a department shift to system stewardship support the long-term need for conversion (6) and extension (1) requests. 4.If requesting FTE, will position(s) require a vehicle? No Yes. Please contact Fleet. 5.If you are requesting additional funds related to this request, please provide the following: (add additional lines if needed) Fund # One- time or Ongoing 2018 Add’l NPE Amt Requested (if any) Describe purpose of add’l NPE? (ex. vehicles, software, training, etc,) Answer question #16 Add’l PE Amt Requested Add’l FTEs Requested (if any) Total (NPE+PE) Requested 2500 Ongoing NA NA $317,257 4 existing FTEs, converted to standard ongoing $317,257 2500 One-time NA NA $77,144 1 existing FTE, extended two years $77,144 What PBB quartile is this program in, and what impact will additional funding have on the PBB results? Quartiles I and II. This request affects the department’s ability to effectively and efficiently steward the open space system, including trail maintenance and construction and ecological restoration. 6.Describe how this request enables your department to implement your master plan or strategic plan and/or if it impacts department capital plans? The 2018-2023 OSMP CIP represents a continued shift to system stewardship, including a focus on deferred trail and ecological maintenance over the CIP horizon. The positions being converted and extended are directly involved in deferred and ongoing maintenance activities. OSMP expects to complete its master plan in 2019 which will further define long-term system maintenance needs. Agenda Item 3a Page 11 7.What cost-saving measures or operational efficiencies has the department explored to help fund this issue? Has the department considered restructuring to deal with this issue? As mentioned, the department has worked extensively to restructure and manage positions since 2015 including grade, salary, and job description adjustments to maximize effectiveness of staff in stewarding public dollars and the Open Space system. Additionally, the department has completed a number of assessments around space needs and condition of a wide array of assets. This budget requests represents recommendations of those analyses. 8.Do you have vacancies within the department that have been vacant for 6 or more months? If so, please explain why. Can that FTE be converted to the requested FTE? If no, why. OSMP has worked since 2015 to restructure and manage positions including filling over 20 vacant FTEs in line with recommendations of the organization assessment and department need. At this time, the department has a hiring plan for the remaining vacancies. 9.If you are requesting reallocation of already existing funds related to this issue, please provide the following: (add additional lines if needed) Fund # $ NPE Type of NPE $ PE FTE # FTE Class One-time or Ongoing From NA $0 NA $0 NA NA NA To NA $0 NA $0 NA NA NA From $ $ To $ $ 10.Describe the sources of revenues affecting this issue, if any. Are there any revenue changes affecting this issue in 2018? For example, changes in fees, loss of grant funding, changes in federal funding, legal requirements, or community priorities. There are no revenue changes affecting this issue in 2018. All affected positions are funded through the Open Space Fund. When created, the Wildlife Coordinator was funded by a Community Development Block Grant, which ended in April 2017. Since then the position has been funded by the Open Space Fund. 11.Please describe the impact on the department if this request is not approved in 2018. What services may be changed if this issue does not receive the additional funding requested? Describe activities or services that cannot be maintained if this issue is not funded. These positions primarily support system maintenance. If not approved, loss of these positions will affect the department’s ability to steward the open space system in the near- and long-term, complete its work plan, and address deferred maintenance resulting from department focus on flood recovery from 2013-2017. IMPACT ON COMMUNITY OR OTHER DEPARTMENTS Agenda Item 3a Page 12 12.Are there community constituents that will be affected if this request is not approved? Please describe the potential community impact if this issue is not funded. These positions manage trail maintenance and construction, trails contracts, ecological restoration and wildlife. If not approved, loss of these positions will affect asset condition, trail closures, ecosystem health, and therefore system visitors and community members. 13.Does this request address issues that arose from the most recent Community Survey? If so, how? (The 2016 Survey can be found here: https://bouldercolorado.gov/city-manager/2011-community-survey- results) The positions affected by this request work directly on sustainability and environmental issues, stewarding our trail and ecological systems to ensure that the open space system continues to be a source of passive recreation to support health and wellness. The natural environment was among the 3 most highly rated “quality of life” items in the Community Livability Report, and these positions work to protect the natural environment while providing important outdoor access for members of the community. 14.Does the proposal involve other departments? Describe the impact on other departments or programs within your department. The proposal does not involve other departments though the positions highlighted do collaborate with other city staff. Within OSMP, trails and ecological staffing greatly impacts capacity of other workgroups including agricultural, water, vegetation, education and volunteerism, facilities, engineering, planning, ranger services and resources information. 15.Does the proposal have an impact on IT, such as purchase of software, hardware, and/or IT infrastructure or will any ongoing IT technical support be required? This includes purchase and support of computers for new FTEs, cell phones, etc. You will receive an additional form from IT, and IT liaisons and budget liaisons will work with you as needed. The positions requested for conversion and extension are currently filled and have adequate IT support, hardware, software and more. The IT needs for these positions are not expected to change. TIMELINE 16.Describe the timeline for your recommendations. When should the solution be implemented? Is there a possibility to phase-in the change? OSMP hopes to address its fixed-term staffing through the 2018 budget process. Fixed-term positions are currently filled and ready to be converted/extended with approval of the 2018 budget. SUSTAINABILITY FRAMEWORK 17.This request applies to which Sustainability Framework area? Check all that apply (If more than one, approximate percentage for each). Framework Community Outcome % Agenda Item 3a Page 13 Safe Community Healthy and Socially Thriving 10 Livable Community 10 Accessible and Connected Community 10 Environmentally Sustainable Community 65 Economically Vital Community 5 Good Governance Agenda Item 3a Page 14 MEMORANDUM TO: Open Space Board of Trustees FROM: Tracy Winfree, Director, Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) Mark Davison, Community Connections and Partnerships Keri Konold, Community Relations Officer DATE: July 12, 2017 SUBJECT: Staff Update on Partnership Talks for a Conservancy to Support Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) ________________________________________________________________________ Update on exploration for Conservancy to support OSMP The City of Boulder encourages city departments to explore public-private partnerships1 to (a) enhance community building and program sustainability and (b) develop programs and projects contributing to the health and wellbeing of a broader segment of the community. To this end, OSMP is exploring a collaborative partnership effort with proponents of the Boulder Open Space Conservancy (BOSC) to fulfill these goals and better support the City of Boulder Charter provisions regarding Open Space. Staff initially presented the concept of the conservancy to the OSBT in March of 2016. The OSBT comments concluded that staff move ahead with exploring the partnership with some cautions. This led to very productive conversations; staff working with the conservancy, developed a Letter of Intent (LOI) describing the goals and focus areas of the potential partnership (Attachment A). The LOI is signed by the city manager and is not a legally binding document, rather it shows a pathway for developing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two partners. The intention is to create the partnership through the MOU in 2018. OSMP and BOSC Collective Values OSMP and BOSC have developed a series of collective values that describe the goals of the partnership, which are described below: Support the essential needs of OSMP as well as emerging trends, including climate change, resilience, shifting demographics, and engaging youth. Reduce historical reliance on sales tax revenue (over 90% of OSMP budget) and create value-added revenue streams. Strive towards a fully inclusive environment where all community members are welcome, feel safe, and enjoy the activities OSMP offers. Plan today for the challenges of tomorrow by creating innovative solutions and undertaking resilience-building activities and technological solutions. Inspire collaboration within the entire community including individuals, businesses/corporations, educational institutions, and other non-profit organizations to 1 The term “partnership” is not intended to invoke the provisions of Title 7, Articles 60 – 64, Partnerships, Colorado Revised Statutes. Agenda Item 3b Page 1 establish a strong and broadening foundation of financial support, and enhanced access to new tools, ideas and resources. Strengthen opportunities for a community-based approach to conservation and program development, leading to stronger, healthier communities, economic vitality, and an enhanced visitor experience. Focus Areas & Project Selection OSMP and BOSC would use the stated values to guide the development and implementation of the BOSC focus areas which support OSMP prioritized activities. The preliminary terms and conditions related to the exploration of such a public-private partnership are described below: Shared Focus Areas would be designed to last for five years and guide project selection. OSMP would provide BOSC with a list of prioritized program areas and related projects for consideration. Through discussion with the BOSC Board and staff, and OSMP ex officio Board Members, projects will be developed to create the best opportunities for collaborative success. BOSC and OSMP would work together to evaluate the performance of those identified projects and programs, informing future project decisions. The initial projects that would fall within OSMP and BOSC focus areas are described below. The partnership will focus on catalyst efforts to begin with and consider larger scale capital improvement projects over time: Education and Engaging Youth: Investing in enhanced, community- based nature centers, supporting environmental programs, and teaching outdoor skills can ignite life-long curiosity for Boulder youth to connect with nature. The goal is to ensure youth can gain a ‘stewardship of resources’ philosophy. Community Connections to Food: A local food and agriculture center could be established in Boulder dedicated to enhancing local organic agricultural and healthy food choices in Boulder. The center can also provide the public with information about organic food and its connection to health, as well as working with farmers and ranchers on local, sustainable and organic food production techniques. This project can enable the community to have a physical connection with the food they eat. Proposed Boulder Applied Research Institute (BARI): A staff based institute promoting research and developing best practices could be established in association with the Conservancy and the city. This institute could address a range of topics including, but not limited to, land and water stewardship, climate change, resilience, as well as considering a more inclusive approach. The institute would afford an arena to bring the public closer together through informed conversations regarding the management of Open Space and how we adapt to our ever changing landscape. Given there may be interest from other city departments on resilience topics supported by an institute, a city-wide collaborative effort is likely to emerge. Agenda Item 3b Page 2 Next steps to explore Conservancy Concept A framework for developing the MOU is described below through a series of steps that will lead that will be reviewed by the OSBT and council: Completed in June 2017: signed LOI by both parties. Summer 2017: Convey LOI and process to OSMP Board (OSBT) and City Council as information item. Summer 2017: Project proponents will work on generating support and identifying board members for the proposed Boulder Open Space Conservancy. November 2017: launch in partnership with OSMP. By spring 2018: BOSC will establish a legal, Colorado non-profit entity pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Summer 2018: Develop draft MOU for official collaboration including legal requirements from City Attorney Office to launch the Program. Fall 2018: Convey draft MOU as an action item for recommendation from the OSBT and take to City Council for approval. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A - Letter of Intent between Boulder Open Space Conservancy and City of Boulder Agenda Item 3b Page 3 This page is intentionally left blank. Agenda Item 3b Page 4 Letter of Intent between Boulder Open Space Conservancy and City of Boulder City of Boulder P.0. Box 791 Boulder, CO 80306 Boulder Open Space Conservancy P.O. Box 1765 Boulder, CO 80306 Re: Proposed public-private partnership which explores fundraising efforts to support programs and activities of the City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks department. To whom it may concern: This letter serves as a declaration of the intent ("Letter of Intent" or "LOI"} of the City of Boulder ("City"), and Boulder Open Space Conservancy ("BOSC"}, to pursue good faith negotiations to determine the feasibility of a public-private partnership to support funding for the programs and activities of the City's Open Space and Mountain Parks program (the "Project"). Be.low is some background information relevant to the Project: A.Statements of Purpose 1)The City of Boulder encourages city departments to explore public-private partnerships1 to (a) enhance community building and program sustainability and (b)develop programs and projects contributing to the health and wellbeing of a broader segment of the community. To this end the Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks Department is exploring a collaborative partnership effort with proponents of the Boulder Open Space Conservancy {BOSC} to fulfill these goals and better support the City of Boulder Charter provisions regarding Open Space. 2)BOSC intends to establish a non-profit that will leverage public resources with private philanthropy to protect, enhance, and enjoy Boulder's legacy of open space and mountain parks for current and future generations. 1 The term "partnership" is not intended to invoke the provisions of Title 7, Articles 60 -64, Partnerships, Colorado Revised Statutes. Agenda Item 3b Page 5 3)Pursuant to the City of Boulder Charter, OSMP is responsible for all open space land that is dedicated to the city for open space purposes. Open space land shall be acquired, maintained, preserved, retained, and used only for the following purposes: (a)Preservation or restoration of natural areas characterized by or including terrain, geologic formations, flora, or fauna that are unusual, spectacular, historically important, scientifically valuable, or unique, or that represent outstanding or rare examples of native species; (b)Preservation of water resources in their natural or traditional state, scenic areas or vistas, wildlife habitats, or fragile ecosystems; (c)Preservation of land for passive recreational use, such as hiking, photography or nature studies, and, if specifically designated, bicycling, horseback riding, or fishing; {d) Preservation of agricultural uses and land suitable for agricultural production; (e)Utilization of land for shaping the development of the city, limiting urban sprawl, and disciplining growth; (f)Utilization of non-urban land for spatial definition of urban areas; (g)Utilization of land to prevent encroachment on floodplains; and (h)Preservation of land for its aesthetic or passive recreational value and its contribution to the quality of life of the community. B.OSMP and BOSC Collective Values 1)Support the essential needs of OSMP as well as emerging trends, including climate change, resilience, shifting demographics, and engaging youth. 2)Reduce historical reliance on sales tax revenue (over 90% of OSMP budget) and create value-added revenue streams. 3)Strive towards a fully inclusive environment where all community members are welcome, feel safe, and enjoy the activities OSMP offers. 4)Plan today for the challenges of tomorrow by creating innovative solutions and undertaking resilience-building activities and technological solutions. Agenda Item 3b Page 6 5)Inspire collaboration within the entire community including individuals, businesses/corporations, educational institutions, and other non-profit organizations to establish a strong and broadening foundation of financial support, and enhanced access to new tools, ideas and resources. 6)Strengthen opportunities for a community-based approach to conservation and program development, leading to stronger, healthier communities, economic vitality, and an enhanced visitor experience. The preliminary terms and conditions related to the exploration of such a public-private partnership are described below: C.Focus Areas & Project Selection a)OSMP and BOSC would use the stated values to guide the development and implementation of the BOSC Focus Areas which support OSMP prioritized activities. b)Shared Focus Areas would be designed to last for five years and guide project selection. c)OSMP would provide BOSC with a list of prioritized projects and programs for consideration. d)Through discussion with BOSC board and staff and OSMP ex officio board members, projects will be developed to create the best opportunities for collaborative success. e) BOSC and OSMP would work together to evaluate the performance of those identified projects and programs, informing future project decisions. f)The projects that would fall within OSMP and BOSC Focus Areas are described below. The partnership will focus on catalyst efforts to begin with and consider larger scale capital improvement projects over time: i.EDUCATION AND ENGAGING YOUTH: Investing in enhanced, community-based nature centers, supporting environmental programs, and teaching outdoor skills can ignite life-long curiosity for Boulder youth to connect with nature. The goal is to ensure youth can gain a 'stewardship of resources' philosophy. ii.COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS TO FOOD: A local food and agriculture center could be established in Boulder. is dedicated to enhancing local organic agricultural and healthy food choices in Boulder. The center can also provide the public with information about organic Agenda Item 3b Page 7 food and its connection to health, as well as working with farmers and ranchers on local, sustainable and organic food production techniques. This project can enable the community to have a physical connection with the food they eat. iii.BOULDER APPLIED RESEARCH INSTITUTE (BARI): A staff based institute promoting research and developing best practices could be established in association with the Conservancy and the City. This institute could address a range of topics including, but not limited to, land and water stewardship, climate change, resilience, as well as considering a more inclusive approach. The institute would afford an arena to bring the public closer together through informed conversations regarding the management of Open Space and how we adapt to our ever changing landscape. Given there may be interest from other city departments on resilience topics supported by an institute, a city-wide collaborative effort is likely to emerge. D.Areas of Proposed Mutual Agreement: a)Share ideas with each other for the mutual prosperity and ongoing success of each entity. b)Work collaboratively to remain informed through transparent and proactive conversations about key updates in organization and strategic shifts. c) Engage and collaborate to ensure the most effective results when attracting resources and supporting our shared values. d)Follow a mutually agreed upon annual cooperative agreement plan that recognizes the independent status of BOSC. e)Participate in an annual review and evaluation of projects and relationship. f)Communicate clearly on public outreach and communications concerning the Project. E.Areas of Potential BOSC Obligations: a)Fund the Conservancy through diverse philanthropic and earned revenue streams both to fund BOSC operations and to support OSMP and other non­ profit and city collaborators aligned with the City charter for OSMP. b)Operate under the direction of a sustained process of strategic planning. c)Communicate with transparency in all outreach and development efforts. Agenda Item 3b Page 8 d)Inspire community collaboration and engagement in support of the city of Boulder Charter provisions that establish OSMP values, as well as associated projects that support an official city position adopted through board and council deliberations e)The Board of BOSC would be composed of between 12-16 board members, including 2 OSMP staff who will sit ex officio on the board. f)Hold regular board meetings with timely agenda and minutes (OSMP ex-officio will attend all meetings per year). g)Develop branding that is independent of OSMP branding but in alignment with the stated values. F.Areas of Potential OSMP Obligations: a)Provide OSMP prioritized projects to BOSC to partner. b)Contribute ideas for BOSC activities, investments, board, staff and donors. c) Inform focus areas and the project selection process with ongoing input about OSMP activities and changing focus. d)Participate in, as ambassadors and an "authorized" source of information, and when appropriate, co-sponsor BOSC events. e)Recognize BOSC in public communications and messaging, across all channels, as appropriate. f)Recognize the charitable and entrepreneurial spirit of BOSC and support the independence of this nonprofit organization. G.Conclusion: 1.Next steps: a)May 2017: signed LOI by both parties b)Spring 2017 to Summer 2018: Project proponents will work on generating support and identifying board members for the proposed Boulder Open Space Conservancy. c)Summer 2017: Convey LOI and process to OSMP Board (OSBT) and City Council as information item. d)November 2017: launch in partnership with OSMP Agenda Item 3b Page 9 e)By spring 2018: BOSC will establish a legal, Colorado non-profit entity pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. f)Summer 2018: Develop draft Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") for official collaboration including legal requirements from City Attorney Office to launch the Program. g)Fall 2018: Convey draft MOU as an action item for recommendation from the OSBT and take to City Council for approval. 2.Vision & Values: Boulder's public land belongs to every Boulder citizen, and investing in Open Space & Mountain Parks ensures that this rich resource is preserved and provides access for current and future generations. The goal of this collaborative effort is to bring new strength, energy, and ideas to the 50- year-old legacy of OSMP, inviting new opportunities for the next century and beyond. 3.Construction: This Letter of Intent will not be construed as creating any obligations, contractual or otherwise, on the part of the Parties until the Parties have executed an MOU. Actions taken by either of the Parties, including but not limited to, expenditure of funds, incurring or canceling other commitments or acts taken to implement any of the provisions of this Letter of Intent, will not be construed as part performance of the terms and conditions contained herein, nor will the party taking such action be regarded as having changed its position in reasonable reliance on the terms and conditions contained herein, so as to give rise to a claim of promissory estoppel or other equitable claims. Approval: Date: CITY OF BOULDER, a Colorado home rule City Tracy Winfree, D ector, City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks Sincerely, The Parties Agenda Item 3b Page 10 e[b,,;s �Janes.Bra� BOULDER OPEN SPACE CONSERVANCY By: / Bo er/t� ce Conservancy ric ashbum, Board Member, Boulder Open Space conservancy Attest: Approved as to form: OIA M 2'--v\ A�City Attorney e:, .. oi'1 - ,, Agenda Item 3b Page 11 MEMORANDUM TO: Open Space Board of Trustees FROM: Tracy Winfree, Director, Open Space and Mountain Parks Mark Davison, Community and Partnerships Manager Mark Gershman, Planning Services Supervisor Deryn Wagner, Senior Planner DATE: July 12, 2017 SUBJECT: Master Plan Process Committee Formation Overview The City Manager’s office is requesting appointments to the Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) Master Plan Process Committee. The committee is proposed to consist of: Two City Council members and Two members of the Open Space Board of Trustees (OSBT). Purpose The purpose of the committee is to engage decision-makers in developing, supporting and ensuring best practices relating to the overall planning process and public engagement for OSMP’s first system- wide master plan. This committee is modeled on a process committee created to support the recent update to the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan (BVCP). Discussion of policy issues or plan content will not be part of this committee’s purview. The full OSBT and City Council will advise, review and decide on content and policy. Rather, the role of process committee members will be to participate in shaping an inclusive and collaborative process that facilitates meaningful exchange with a diverse range of partners, groups and individuals (including those typically underrepresented in public processes). The planning process will result in a final master plan to reach four major audiences: review and approval bodies, the Boulder community, our partners, and staff. Committee members may provide input on such items as collaborative approaches to community engagement, measures of success for the public process, the community engagement plan, design and implementation of engagement opportunities, timing and scheduling of public engagement as well as the frequency and timing of board and council items (e.g., IPs, study sessions, public hearings) and other process components. While this committee will be the primary mechanism for staff to seek board and council input on the planning and engagement process, there will be periodic opportunities through 2019 for input from the full Open Space Board of Trustees and City Council on process specific aspects of the project. For example, with input from the process committee this fall, staff will develop an approach to planning and public engagement for review and acceptance by the full board and council in late 2017 and early Agenda Item 3c Page 1 2018 respectively. With guidance from committee members, additional opportunities may be identified in 2018 and 2019. Time Commitment The process committee is expected to support OSMP staff and consultants on project planning starting in August 2017 and to be involved until the plan is accepted by City Council. Staff anticipate providing a final master plan for City Council to consider and adopt by the end of 2019. The committee will likely meet monthly for one hour. Convenient, regular meeting times and locations can be established once committee members have been appointed. For example, a the BVCP process committee for met downtown over lunch every month. Selection Process for Committee Members and Approval The City Manager’s office requests that OSBT and City Council each self-select two representatives and confirm those selections at a public meeting. City Council is scheduled to select their two representatives on Tues. July 18, 2017. Agenda Item 3c Page 2 MEMORANDUM TO: Open Space Board of Trustees FROM: Tracy Winfree, Director, Open Space and Mountain Parks David Gehr, Interim Director of Planning, Housing & Sustainability Lesli Ellis, Comprehensive Planning Manager Phil Kleisler, Planner II Mark Davison, Community Connections and Partnerships Manager Bethany Collins, Property Agent DATE: July 12, 2017 SUBJECT: Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan (BVCP) Land Use Designation Correction for 311 Mapleton Avenue. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this agenda item is for Planning, Housing & Sustainability (PHS) to update the Open Space Board of Trustees (OSBT) on a Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan (“BVCP”) land use designation correction for 311 Mapleton Avenue (“311 Mapleton”). At the Jan. 11, 2017 OSBT Study Session, PHS and OSMP staff noted that an area of the property designated in the BVCP as Open Space - Other (OS-O) appeared to be an error given that the area had been developed as a nurses’ dormitory for decades. To better understand the origin of this error, following the OSBT discussion of this project at the study session, PHS and OSBT staff conducted additional research in to the portion of the site designated Open Space – Other (OS- O), and found information that concluded that it was an error in the boundary for the designation. The boundary error is a result of incorrect mapping of the location of the Silver Lake Ditch, first evidenced in the 1970s BVCP maps. Numerous land use mapping decisions were subsequently based on the incorrect depiction of the boundary (See Figure 1). The error correction will be processed by PHS staff concurrently with the active development applications for the property. No action is needed by the OSBT to correct mapping errors. This report and PHS staff presentation will summarize staff’s research and process moving forward as requested by the OSBT. Figure 1: Boulder County Parcel map overlaid with current land use designations. Agenda Item 3d Page 1 BACKGROUND The 15.77-acre property at 311 Mapleton lies completely within the City of Boulder and is privately owned. The site is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Mapleton and 4th Street, east of the Mount Sanitas Trailhead. Formerly operated as the Mapleton Medical Center, the site has a long history of medical-related facilities on the property. Such uses date back to 1895 when the Boulder Sanitarium was established on the site and continued with the establishment of the Boulder Memorial Hospital there in 1957. In 1989, the Boulder Memorial Hospital was sold to Boulder Community Hospital and renamed the Mapleton Medical Center. The Mapleton Medical Center currently provides medical office space and provides outpatient rehabilitation and therapy services. The BVCP land use map depicts a plan of the desired land use pattern in the Boulder Valley. Land use designations in the BVCP serve as the basis for initial zoning designations when properties are annexed into the city or rezoned. The land use designation of most of the hospital site is “Public” (Figure 1). That designation is consistent with the “P” (Public) zoning which permits a variety of uses including residential uses. Congregate care uses, such as those proposed in the active development applications, are allowed in the Public zoning designation through a Use Review. Four acres of the site are designated OS-O. OS-O is defined in the BVCP as: “Public and private land designated prior to 1981 that the city and county would like to preserve through various preservation methods including but not limited to intergovernmental agreements, dedications or acquisitions.” The OS-O designation differs from most other land use designations in that the city’s zoning does not include a corresponding open space designation. Also, unlike the other open space land use designations that apply to acquired or deed restricted open space, OS-O is instead defined as aspirational, intended to preserve open space through a variety of means. During the site review process, staff noted that the OS-O designation did not correspond to either the existing or historic use of that portion of the property which contains a nurses’ dormitory building built in the 1930s and a roadway and parking area serving that building. Staff provided a project update to the OSBT during a Jan. 11, 2017 study session. Since that time staff has conducted further research about the previous land use designations for 311 Mapleton (as noted in the next section) and as a result, determined the current OS-O designation to be a mapping error. ANALYSIS Key Issue Attachment A includes the historical maps referenced in this section. The Silver Lake Ditch generally forms the western boundary of 311 Mapleton (Figure 2). However, the Boulder County Assessor Parcel Maps dated 1979 and 1985 incorrectly show the Silver Lake Ditch as flowing through the developed site further east than its true location (Figure 3). Figure 1 shows the 1979 Boulder County parcel map overlaid atop the existing land use designations for 311 Mapleton. The incorrect ditch location shown on the parcel map directly corresponds with the existing OS-O boundary. Attachment A includes an aerial image from 1938, indicating that the Silver Lake Ditch has not moved location since the site has been developed. Agenda Item 3d Page 2 1970s and 1980s Land use designations were applied to parcels within the Boulder Valley in the 1970s with the adoption of the BVCP. At that time the BVCP land use map was not parcel-based (per specific ownership parcels), but broadly applied using screentone (aka “zipatone”). Land use designations generally followed Boulder County parcel map boundaries and known physical features like streets and rivers. By contrast, modern computer generated mapping typically use aerial photography, follow property lines and natural features, and have much higher levels of accuracy. The entire 311 Mapleton site was designated and zoned as Public in the 1970s. A 1981 City of Boulder Open Space planning map identified all the land to the west of the Silver Lake Ditch as “Proposed Open Space”. Because the map relied on the incorrect ditch location shown in Figure 3, and a developed portion of 311 Mapleton was identified as “Proposed Open Space”. 1990s Aligning with the 1981 Open Space planning map, a portion of 311 Mapleton was designated “Open Space” in the 1990 and 1995 BVCP. In the late 1990s OSMP negotiated and purchased land west of the Silver Lake Ditch for City Open Space. 2000s - Present In 2000, the BVCP Open Space designation was replaced with three new designations: Open Space – Other (OS- O), Open Space – Acquired (OS-A) and Open Space – Development Rights (OS-DR). The intent of this change was to better represent lands on the BVCP that were protected through city or county ownership as well as land within Areas I & II that the city and county wanted to preserve. The 2000 BVCP map now showed the ditch in the right location, but did not correct the open space designation on 311 Mapleton east of the ditch. As a result, the city-owned open space was designated OS-A and the portion of 311 Mapleton was designated OS-O. Today, the portion of 311 Mapleton remains designated OS-O. NEXT STEPS Given the information summarized above, staff found that the existing Open Space – Other designation on 311 Mapleton is a mapping error. Staff is correcting this error by changing the OS-O designation to Public concurrently with consideration of the development Figure 3: Boulder County Parcel map. Figure 2: Existing Conditions/land uses Silver Lake Ditch Agenda Item 3d Page 3 applications.1 The Planning Board and City Council are the decision-making bodies for correcting this error. No action is needed by the Open Space Board of Trustees. Considering the adjacency to city-owned open space and the long-standing public use of the Dakota Ridge Trail, OSMP staff will continue to advise PHS staff on reviewing the development applications in relation to open space services (regardless of the land use mapping error). Staff has requested the conveyance via fee acquisition or permanent public trail easement of the portion of the Dakota Ridge Trail that crosses the site, as well as cleanup of some existing encroachments along the western property boundary. The applicant also intends to maintain the existing access point to the Dakota Ridge Trail, subject to their operating/management plan. OSMP staff will continue to review and respond to the applicant’s development proposals and make comments and requests consistent with current plans and OSMP priorities for this area. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A - Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan 311 Mapleton Land Use Designation Chronology 1 Chapter II of the BVCP sets forth a process for correcting mapping errors: If a discrepancy is found to exist within the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan that is clearly a drafting error or a clerical mistake, either the city or the county, after a referral request to the other agency, may correct such error. Agenda Item 3d Page 4 1970s Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plans 311 Mapleton and adjacent areas designated Public (shown as green dashes). 1973 Growth Commission Map (Zoning) 311 Mapleton and surrounding area zoned Public (purple). The Silver Lake Ditch is shown in the wrong location. 311 Mapleton is outlined in red and the current location of the Open Space - Other designated is shown in light green. Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan 311 Mapleton Land Use Designation Chronology Aerial Images: 1938 (bottom), 1958 (right) The Silver Lake Ditch generally forms the western boundary of 311 Mapleton. These images show the ditch in proximity to the nurses dormatories at 311 Mapleton. The images indicate that the ditch has not moved since the site was first developed. 311 Mapleton: Dormatory Building Silver Lake Ditch Silver Lake Ditch (wrong location) ATTACHMENT A Agenda Item 3d Page 5 1981 City of Boulder Open Space Map Identifies area west of Silver Lake Ditch as “Proposed Open Space” (showed as cross hatching). The ditch location is based on the 1979 parcel map that shows it in the wrong location. 1990 BVCP Land Use Designation Map Area identified in 1981 as “Proposed Open Space” is now designated as “Open Space”. This Open Space area is based on the original, incorrect ditch location. Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan 311 Mapleton Land Use Designation Chronology 1979 / 1985 Boulder County Assessor Parcel Map The Silver Lake Ditch is shown in the wrong location (below). The figure to the right shows the parcel map overlaid with current land uses. The incorrect ditch location aligns with the Open Space - Other designation. Agenda Item 3d Page 6 2005 - Present, BVCP Land Use Designation Map Portion of 311 Mapleton remains designated Open Space – Other. Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan 311 Mapleton Land Use Designation Chronology 2000 BVCP Land Use Designation Map The OS-O, OS-A and OS-DR designations were established. The 2000 BVCP map now shows the ditch in the right location, but did not correct the open space designation on 311 Mapleton east of the ditch. As a result, the city-owned open space was designated OS-A and the portion of 311 Mapleton as OS-O. 1995 BVCP Land Use Designation Map The Open Space Designation remains unchanged in the 1995 BVCP, though the map itself was digitized. Silver Lake Ditch (correct location) Agenda Item 3d Page 7 CITY OF BOULDER OPEN SPACE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA ITEM MEETING DATE: July 12, 2017 AGENDA TITLE: South Boulder Creek Habitat Improvement Project and Proposed Intergovernmental Agreement PRESENTER/S Tracy Winfree, Director, Open Space and Mountain Parks John Potter, Resource & Stewardship Division Manager Don D’Amico, Ecological Stewardship Supervisor EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this memorandum is to present an overview of the South Boulder Creek Habitat Improvement Project (South Boulder Creek Project) and to provide information related to a potential partnership with Denver Water. The South Boulder Creek Project will improve aquatic habitat in an approximately two-mile stretch of South Boulder Creek through OSMP lands. Staff presented an information item to the Board at the June 14 Open Space Board of Trustees (OSBT) meeting and is now requesting a motion by the Board to recommend City Council authorize the City Manager to enter an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Denver Water. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends a motion by the Board to recommend City Council authorize the City Manager to enter an Intergovernmental Agreement with Denver Water regarding Open Space and Mountain Park’s South Boulder Creek Habitat Improvement Project. COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENTS AND IMPACTS Economic – South Boulder Creek flows through a significant amount of City Open Space and other public lands. Improved habitat in South Boulder Creek will support local ecosystems and enhance a quality of life that attracts visitors and helps businesses to recruit and retain quality employees. Environmental – The South Boulder Creek Project will improve the ecological functioning of South Boulder Creek by increasing habitat complexity and diversity and reestablishing an adequate low-flow channel to increase habitat connectivity. Social – Improved ecological functioning will improve the aesthetics of hiking trails and aquatic habitat for fishing. These benefits will be available to all community members and visitors. AGENDA ITEM 5 PAGE 1 OTHER IMPACTS •Fiscal – The South Boulder Creek Project is funded and approved in the 2017 OSMP budget and work plan. Boulder’s participation in the proposed IGA would free-up 2017 budgeted funds for other OSMP priority purposes. The proposed IGA provides that Denver Water would fund the total cost of the awarded South Boulder Creek Project bid amount (an estimated $350K - $600K), any 404 permit-related remediation costs, and an additional $50K above total project construction costs for long-term maintenance of the site. •Staff time – Staff time is allocated in the 2017 OSMP work plan for the South Boulder Creek Project. No additional staff resources are necessary to participate in the proposed IGA. PUBLIC COMMENT AND PROCESS The July 12, 2017 OSBT and Aug. 15, 2017 City Council meetings will provide additional opportunities for members of the public to provide comments on the South Boulder Creek Project and proposed IGA. BACKGROUND Boulder has worked over the years to improve aquatic habitat in South Boulder Creek, including instream habitat improvements, fish passage structures, land management for ecological benefits, public recreation, and native riparian enhancements. Boulder has identified the stretch of South Boulder Creek between South Boulder Road and Marshall Road as a priority for habitat improvement (Attachment A). The ecological functionality in this section of South Boulder Creek has been significantly impacted by past land uses and more recently by the floods in 2013. Structural diversity of aquatic habitat in the project area is low, and consists mostly of long, shallow riffles and occasional small pools. Much of the channel is over-width for a stream of this size, which results in shallow water with high water temperatures in the summer. Of particular concern are low flows during winter months that eliminate most overwintering habitat necessary for fish to survive. In 2016, staff initiated design development of the South Boulder Creek Project to restore the ecological functioning of this reach. The project will increase habitat diversity and improve in- stream aquatic habitat for fish by adding natural in-stream structures and creating a low flow channel and pool habitat. These improvements will also reduce habitat discontinuity and allow fish to take advantage of recently completed fish passage projects. South Boulder Creek Project objectives include: Establishing stream channel geometry in balance with the current and future expected flow regime by narrowing over-wide stream segments; Constructing in-stream habitat structures including; o boulder clusters with downstream, random boulder refuge habitat, and o secured logs and root wads to protect existing banks and riparian vegetation from further erosion; Stabilizing eroding banks using native woody material; and, Planting riparian vegetation to provide shade and overhead cover. The 30 percent conceptual design for the project, which has been reviewed and approved by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, is attached (Attachment B) to this memo. AGENDA ITEM 5 PAGE 2 Related to the stream restoration effort, Boulder continues to work towards improving instream flows in South Boulder Creek. The city has been planning and implementing a South Boulder Creek instream flow program since the late 1970s. The need for such a program has been identified as a priority in several City Council-accepted planning documents, including OSMP’s 1998 South Boulder Creek Area Management Plan and the 2010 Grassland Ecosystem Management Plan, as well as in the Utilities Division’s 2009 Source Water Master Plan. To address low flows on a regulated stream such as South Boulder Creek, reservoir storage space and water rights are needed so that releases can be made when stream flows fall below levels critical for healthy aquatic habitat. To secure such storage space, Boulder City Council in 2010 authorized Boulder’s participation in two agreements between Denver Water, Boulder, and Lafayette, detailing the implementation of the Gross Environmental Pool. Upon final permitting approvals and construction of the Gross Reservoir enlargement by Denver Water, the Gross Environmental Pool will operate as a permanent, 5,000-acre-foot storage unit that will contain water supplied by Boulder and Lafayette and delivered to enhance stream flows in South Boulder Creek downstream from Gross Reservoir. Targeted flows resulting from these agreements will range between seven to ten cubic feet per second in the summer and five to seven cubic feet per second in the winter, which will be a significant increase over current flows limited due to water availability. Denver Water is currently engaged in the permitting process for the Moffat Collection System Project (Moffat Project), which includes Gross Reservoir enlargement and creation of the Gross Environmental Pool. Although the Gross Environmental Pool was originally proposed as compensatory mitigation for the Moffat Project, the Army Corps of Engineers is now requiring additional mitigation as part of Denver Water’s Clean Water Act section 404 permit (404 permit). In early 2017, Denver Water proposed a partnership with Boulder that would provide funding for the South Boulder Creek Project and allow Denver Water to present the project as additional section 404 compensatory mitigation. ANALYSIS Since February 2017, Denver Water and city staff have discussed a potential partnership for the South Boulder Creek Project and have drafted a proposed intergovernmental agreement (Attachment C) summarized as follows: Boulder will manage the design and construction of the South Boulder Creek Project; Boulder will be responsible for securing all local permits and approvals for the project; Denver Water will fund the total cost of the awarded project bid amount (an estimated $350K - $600K), any 404 permit-related remediation costs, and an additional $50K above total project construction costs for long-term maintenance of the project site; Denver Water may present the project to the Army Corps of Engineers for consideration as compensatory mitigation to offset aquatic resource losses on South Boulder Creek and its tributaries from the Moffat Project; and Denver Water’s full payment obligations are conditioned on Gross Reservoir expansion. If Gross Reservoir expansion does not proceed, Boulder must only refund pre-payment amounts less construction costs incurred up to that point. Construction of the South Boulder Creek Project is not dependent upon a partnership with Denver Water. The South Boulder Creek Project is a budgeted and approved project in the 2017 OSMP AGENDA ITEM 5 PAGE 3 work plan and had been planned to be completed late this year or early 2018 with City of Boulder funds. Likewise, Gross Reservoir expansion is not dependent upon Boulder’s participation in the South Boulder Creek Project. Denver Water has indicated that it plans to mitigate Moffat Project impacts and otherwise meet its 404 permit requirements by funding a project elsewhere if the city chooses not to participate in the proposed IGA. Acceptance of Denver Water’s funding under the proposed IGA would not require Boulder to change its neutral position on Gross Reservoir expansion. If the Gross Reservoir expansion proceeds, the proposed IGA would free up city funds currently slated for the South Boulder Creek Project to be used for other OSMP priorities. If the Gross Reservoir expansion does not proceed, the South Boulder Creek Project could be implemented with city funds as originally planned. NEXT STEPS Staff plans to present OSBT’s recommendation to City Council on August 15, 2017. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A: General Project Area Attachment B: 30 Percent Design Drawings Attachment C: Draft Intergovernmental Agreement AGENDA ITEM 5 PAGE 4 ProjectArea Perennial Stream South Boulder Rd.TableM esaDr.Cherryvale Rd.South Boulder Creek Habitat Improvement Project Attachment A: Project Area ´ 0 0.2 0.40.1 Miles AGENDA ITEM 5 PAGE 5 This page is intentionally left blank. AGENDA ITEM 5 PAGE 6 INDEX SHEET# 1 2 3 4 rs 6 7 8 9 10 11 SOU TH BOULDER CREEK HABITAT IMPROVE MENTS PROJE CT I TITLE COVER 30% CONCEP TUAL DESIGN PLAN AU GUST 29, 2016 tr,, Ave PROJECT OVERVIEW PLANVIEW "I',..., .. , Boulder c: ,v...,••4 PROJECT REACH 1 PROJECT REACH 2 !PROJECT REACH 3 PROJECT REACH 4 DESIGN TABLE TYPICAL DETAILS TYPICAL DETAILS CHANNEL PROFILES NOTES Jn1y9r ol ,brads> Bout-1 r llould.., '1!Jn1C1p I /4.Jfp ti f lcJHl01'1 Gol our• E I &ouu .. , Pa,� ;;; = oUlh Bou Rd Legend *Approximate Project Location '--, Project Reach (- 2 miles) iii .; Downstream Proiect Limit �n •".i1t1d 170 I Upstream Proiect Limit Prepared For: Jongmont .----V �ufder City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks Department (OSMP) 66 South Cherryvale Road Boulder, Colorado 80303 ECOLOGICAL RESOURCES CONSULTANTS, INC 5672 JUHLS DRIVE BOULDER, CO 80301 Cclorado Colorado CU ENT ROJt.CT s rin o CITY OF BOULDER SOUTH BOULDER CREEK OPEN SPACE AND MOUNTAIN PARKS HABITAT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AUGUST 29, 2016 llfil N SUpl!'nor 0 2 -----======I Miles COVER SHEET 3: 1, ommu11 I ''" SHE"T NO Attachment B AGENDA ITEM 5 PAGE 7 ECOLOGICAL RESOURCES CONSULTANTS, INC 5672 JUHLS DRIVE BOULDER, CO 80301 0 650 CITY OF BOULDER 1,300 Feet OPEN SPACE AND MOUNTAIN PARKS SOUTH BOULDER CREEK HABITAT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AUGUST 29, 2016 --Existing Channel Centerline PROJECT OVERVIEW PLANVIEW AGENDA ITEM 5 PAGE 8 z PR(PARQ f« ECOLOGICAL RESOURCES CONSULTANTS, INC 5672 JUHLS DRIVE BOULDER, CO 80301 0 Notes: 1 . Remove and Reuse All Existing lnstream Features. Reuse Reach 1 : ' 1 in = 1 00 feet 100 200 Fee1 .... CLIENT CITY OF BOULDER OPEN SPACE AND MOUNTAIN PARKS SOUTH BOULDER CREEK HABITAT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AUGUST 29, 2016 � --Existing Channel Centerline --Ditch 1::,c::11:::i Project Reach Limits Proposed Concept Features C3 Backfill Erosion Gully with Cobble (;;:3 Remove Excess Sediment Bank Stabilization <( a::i¢>construction Access 0 Boulder Habitat Cluster (BHC) • Large Woody Debris (LWD) *Remove Debris Dam PROJECT REACH 1 AGENDA ITEM 5 PAGE 9 --Existing Channel Centerline --Ditch c:::11:::11::, Project Reach Limits Proposed Concept Features C3 Backfill Erosion Gully with Cobble ()3 Remove Excess Sediment Bank Stabilization <( �Construction Access 0 Boulder Habitat Cluster (BHC) • Large Woody Debris (LWD) *Remove Debris Dam I PRl:PARQ"" ECOLOGICAL RESOURCES CONSULTANTS, INC 5672 JUHLS DRIVE BOULDER, CO 80301 0 1 in = 100 feet 100 200 Fee1 CLIENT ROJEC1 CITY OF BOULDER OPEN SPACE AND MOUNTAIN PARKS Notes: 1 . Remove and Reuse All Existing lnstream Features. Reuse Reach 2: •12 Logs • 90 Boulders 2.Construct in Glides: •14 BHC •12 LWD SOUTH BOULDER CREEK HABITAT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AUGUST 29, 2016 �I �I PROJECT REACH 2 AGENDA ITEM 5 PAGE 10 PREPARD 01 ECOLOGICAL RESOURCES CONSULTANTS, INC 5672 JUHLS DRIVE BOULDER, CO 80301 0 1 in = 1 00 feet 100 200 Fee1 CLIENT CITY OF BOULDER OPEN SPACE AND MOUNTAIN PARKS SOUTH BOULDER CREEK HABITAT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AUGUST 29, 2016 TillE � --Existing Channel Centerline --Ditch c:,c:,c::, Project Reach Limits Proposed Concept Features C:3 Backfill Erosion Gully with Cobble (;;:3 Remove Excess Sediment Bank Stabilization <(�Construction Access 0 Boulder Habitat Cluster (BHC) • Large Woody Debris (LWD) *Remove Debris Dam SHE'T NO PROJECT REACH 3 AGENDA ITEM 5 PAGE 11 PREPARQ JY \ \ \ ECOLOGICAL RESOURCES CONSULTANTS, INC 5672 JUHLS DRIVE BOULDER, CO 80301 0 1 in = 100 feet 100 I 200 Fee1 CLIENT CITY OF BOULDER Notes: l . Remove and Reuse All Existing lnstream Features. Reuse Reach 4: • 2 Logs •20 Boulders 2.Reach 4 Access Limited OSMP to Verify. 3.Construct in Glides • 7 BHC • 2 LWD OPEN SPACE AND MOUNTAIN PARKS SOUTH BOULDER CREEK HABITAT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AUGUST 29, 2016 Till£ �I �I � --Existing Channel Centerline --Ditch c::ic::io Project Reach Limits Proposed Concept Features I I C3 Backfill Erosion Gully with Cobble I C:3 Remove Excess Sediment Bank Stabilization <(�construction Access 0 Boulder Habitat Cluster (BHC) • Large Woody Debris (LWD) *Remove Debris Dam SHE'T NO PROJECT REACH 4 AGENDA ITEM 5 PAGE 12 Riffle Pool Riffle Pool Riffle' Pool Sta6on 10 E)(lstl1!8 Design Leng1h Riffle Cut{ft) Thalwag Statton ID Existing Design l.4!ngth Riffle Cut(ft) Thalwag Statton ID Existing Design length Riffle Cut (ft) Thafwag 'Elev. (ft) Elev-. (ft) (ft) Slope(%) Bank Efev.(ft) Elev, (ft) (ft) Slope.(%) ·ea·nk Elev. (ft) Elev. (ft) (ftl Slope(%) Bank Side Side Side 190 Matcfi Existing 5,332.15 5,332.2 0.0 3790 Riffle Beginning 17 5,365.05 5,365.1 2.1cm -0.1 7090 Riffle Beglnning33 5,403.36 5,403.2 2.20% 0.1 240 Glide 1 5,332.41 5,331.2 1.2 3855 Glide 18 5,365.36 5,364.7 0.7 7130 Glide .34 5,403.70 5,402.3 1.4 290 Pool 1 5,332.68 5,330.3 2.4 left 3920 Pool 18 5,367.17 5,364.3 2.9 Right 7170 Pool 34 5,404.04 5,401.5 2.6 Right 310 Rlffle fndl 5,332.79 5,332.3 80 0.5 3950 Riffle End 18 5,367.44 5,366.3 70 J.2. 7210 Riffle End34 5,404.39 5,403.5 110 0.9 390 Rlflle Beginnlng 1 5,333.53 5,333.6 1.70% -0.l 4020 Riffle Beginning 18 5,368.06 5,368.1 2.60% 0.0 7320 Riffle Beglnning34 5,405.32 5,405.3 1.70% 0.0 AW Glide t 5.333.95 5,332.8 u 4055 Glide 19 5,368.37 5,367.2 lJ 738S Glide35 5,405.88 5,404.6 1.3 450 Pool 2 5,334.38 5,332.0 2.3 Right 4090 Pool 19 5,368.68 5,366.4 2:3 Left 74SO Pool 35 5,406.45 5,403.8 2.6 Right 470 Rlffle fnd2 5,334.66 5,334.0 35 0.6 4120 Riffle End 19 5,368.94 5,368.4 55 0.6 7480 Riffle End35 5,406.72 5,405.8 60 0.9 sos Riffle Beginning 2 5,335.16 5,334.9 2.50% 0.2 4175 Riffle Beginning 19 S,369.43 5,369.4 1.90% 0.0 7540 Riffle Beginning 35 5,407.25 5,407.2 2.25% 0.1 562.5 Glide 3 5.335.98 5,334.2 1.8 4212.5 Glide 20 5,371.04 5,368.6 l5 7605 Glid.e36 5,407,83 5,406.3 1.5 620 Pool3 5,336.60 5,333.5 3.1 left 4250 Pool 20 5,371.46 5,367.7 3.7 Right 7670 Pool 36 5,408.41 5,405.5 2.9 lelt 640 Riffle fnd3 5,336.66 5,335.5 70 1.2 4280 Riffle End 20 5,371.53 5,369.7 100 l.8 7700 Riffle End36 5,408.67 5,407.5 147 l.l 710 Rittle Beginning 3 5,336.88 5,336.8 1.90% 0.1 4380 Riffle Beginning 20 5,372.02 5,372.0 2.30% 0.0 7847 Rittle Beg! nning 36 5,409.98 5,410.0 1.70% 0.0 735 Glide4 5.336.95 S,33S.9 u 4425 Glide 21 5,372.27 5,371.3 1.0 1sn Control Strudure 1 5,410,36 5,410.4 0.0 760 Poof 4 5,337.10 5,335.0 2.2 Right 4470 Pool 21 5,372.53 5,370.5 2.] Left 7990 Match Existirtg S,4'11.16 5,411.2 0.0 790 R1ffle (nd4 5,337.37 5,337.0 70 0.4 4495 Riffle End 21 5,372.67 5,372.3 80 0.4 8075 Gtide 37 5.4 11.96 5,410.8 J.l 860 Rittle Beginnlng 4 5,337.98 5,337.9 1.40% 0.1 4575 Riffle Beglnnlng 21 5,373.11 5,373.5 1.50% -0.4 8160 Pool 37 5,412.91 5,410.3 2.6 Right 905 Glides S.338.38 5.337.2 1.1 4612.S Glide 22 5,373.50 5,372.7 0.8 8190 Riffle End37 5,4 13.25 5,4123 60 0.9 950 Poof S 5,338.77 5,336.4 2.4 left 4650 Pool 22 5,374.10 5,372.0 2.] Right 82SO Riffle Beginning 37 5,413.92 5,413.8 2.45% 0.1 980 Riffle F:ndS 5,339.04 5,338.4 80 0.6 4675 Riffle End 22 5,374.50 5,374.0 75 0.5 8280 Glide38 5,414.25 5,412.9 1.3 1060 Riffle Beginning 5 5,339.74 5,339.8 1.70% 0.0 4750 Riffle BeglMlng 22 5,375.71 5,375.7 2.30% 0.0 8310 Pool 38 5,414.59 5,412.0 2.6 Right 1090 Glide6 5,340.00 5,338.9 1.1 4805 Gllde.23 5,376.06 5,374.9 1.2 8330 Riffle End 38 S,414.Sl 5,414.0 50 0.8 1120 Pool6 5,340.27 5,338.1 2.2 Rlght 4860 Pool 23 5,376.30 5,374.1 2-2 Left 8380 Rittle. Beginning 38 5,415.35 5,415.1 2.20% 0.2 1140 Riffle End6 5,340.44 5,340.1 40 0.4 4895 Riffle End 23 5,376.46 5,376.1 217 0.4 8395 Glide39 S,415.SO 5,412.2 3.3 1180 Rittle Beginning-6 5,340.79 5,340.8 1.80% 0.0 5112 Riffle Beglnnlng 23 5,379.78 5,380.4 2.00% -0.6 8410 Pool 39 5,415.66 5,413.3 2.4 Left 1195 Glide7 5,340.92 5,339.8 Ll 5154 SpiOway lnve It 5,376,92 5,376,9 o,o 84SO Hlffle End 39 5,416.08 5,4.15.3 90 0.8 1210 Pool 7 5,341.06 5,338.8 2.2 le� 5181 Control Strudur1, 2 5,385123 5,385.2 0.0 8540 Riffle Beginning 39 5,417.01 5,416,9 1.80% 0.1 1240 Riffle £nd7 5,341.32 5,340.8 40 0.5 5220 Match Existing 5,385.53 5,385.6 o.o 8625 Glide 40 5,417.81 5,416.4 1.4 1280 Riffle Beginning? 5,341.47 5,341.3 1.10% 0.2 5240 Glide 24 5,385.67 5,384.4 L3 8710 Poof 40 5,418.45 5,415.9 2.6 Right 1305 Glides 5,34,1.57 5,340,3 1.3 5260 Pool 24 5,385,80 5,383.6 2.2 Rfght 8740 Riffle End 40 5,418.68 5,417..9 40 0.8 1330 Pool 8, 5,341.67 5,339.3 2.4 Right 5290 Riffle End 24 5,385.99 5,385.6 90 0.4-8780 Riffle Beginning 40 5,418.97 5,418.8 2.40% 0.1 1360 Rlffle End8 5,34L78 5,341.3 lSO o.s 5380 Riffle Beginning 24 5,386,56 5,386.4 0.90% 0.2 8835 Glide 41 5.419..35 5.418.0 1-3 1510 Riffle Beginnings 5,342.42 5,342.5 0.80% 0.0 5405 Glide 25 5,386.72 5,385.4 1.4 8890 Pool 41 5,419.74 5,417.2 2.5 Left 1550 Glide9 5,342.59 5,341.5 1.1 5430 Pool 25 5,386.83 5,384.4 2.5 Left 8920 Rlffle End 41 5,419.95 5,419.2 100 0.7 1590 Pool9 5,342,79 5,340.5 '2.3 Left 5475 Riffle End 25 5,386.99 5,386.4 125 0.6 9020 Riffle Beginning 41 5,420.97 5.421.l 1.90'K, ,0.1 1620 Riffle £nd9 5,342.99 5,342.5 90 0.5 5600 Riffle Beginning 25 5,387.44 5,387.5 0.90% 0.0 9060 Glide42 5,421.54 5,420.5 1.1 1710 Riffle. S-egionlng 9 5,343.59 5,343.6 1.30% 0.0 5625 Gllde.26 5,387.53 S,386,6 0.9 9100 Pool 42 5,422,11 5,419.9 2.2 Right 1770 Glide 10 5.343.99 5,342.8 J.2 5650 Pool 26 5,387.77 5,;185.7 2.1 Rfght 9130 Riffle End 42 5,422.54 5,421.9 so 0.7 1830 Pool 10 5,344.40 5,341.9 1.5 Right 5675 Riffle Elld 26 5,388.09 5,387.7 85 0.4 9180 Riffle Beginning 42 5,423.25 5,423.2 2.60% 0.1 1850 Riffle.End JO 5.344.53 5,3 43.9 so 0,6 5760 Riffle Beginning 26 5,389.19 5,389.3 L90% -0.1 9190 Gllde43 5,423 .39 5,421.3 1.1 1900 Riffle Beginning lO 5,345.00 5344,9 2.0il'X. 0.1 5855 Gflde 27 5,390.42 5,388.9 LS 9200 Pool 43 5,423.53 5,421.4 2.2 Left 1939 Spillway Inv ert 5,345.40 5,345.4 0.0 5950 Pool 27 5,391.60 5,388.4 3.2 left 9220 Riffle End43 5,423.82 5,423.4 so 0.4 2014 Control Struc.ture 3 5,349.18 �349.2 0.0 5980 Riffle End 27 5,391.92 5,390.4 100 LS 9270 Riffle Beglnning43 5,424.53 5,424.6 2.40% 0.0 2250 Match Elristins 5;350.68 S,350.7 0.0 6080 Riffle Beginning 27 5,392.98 5,392.9 2.50% 0,0 9310 Glide 44 5,425.06 5,423.8 1.2 2305 Gllde 11 5,351.32 5,349.9 1.4 6137.5 Gflde 28 5,393.58 5,392,2 t.4 9350 Pool 44 5,425.46 5,423.1 2.3 Right 2360 Pool li 5,351.93 5,349.1 2.8 Left 6195 Pool 28 5,394.02 5,391.5 2.S flight 9380 Riffle End44 5,425.76 5,425.1 100 0.6 2390 Riffle End U 5,352-27 5,351.1 70 1.1 6220 Riffle End 28 5,394.21 5,393.5 so 0.7 9480 Riffle-Beginning 44 5,427.01 5,427.1 2.00% �0.1 2460 Riffle Beginning 11 5,353.05 5,352.5 2.00% 0.5 6270 Riffle Be_glnnlng 28 5,394.58 5,394.7 2.4006 -0.1 9565 Glide 45 5,428.17 5,426.9 1.3 2520 Gllde 12 5,353.81 5,351,8 2.0 6322,S Gflde 29 5,394.98 5,394.1 0.9 96SO Poof 45 5,429,32 5,426.6 2.7 Left 2580 Pool 12 5,354,82 5,351.1 3.7 Right 637S Pool 29 5,395.n S,393.S 2.2 Right 9680 R1ffle End 4S 5,429.73 5,428.6 70 1.1 2610 Riffle End 12 5,355.32 5,353.1 90 2.2 6395 Riffle End 29 5,396.02 5,395.5 45 0.5 9750 Riffle Beginning 45 5.430.68 5,430.4 2.SOli, 0.3 2700 Riffle Beginning 12 5,356.83 5,355.0 2.10% 1.8 6440 Riffle Beginning 29 5,396.68 5,396.6 2.4006 0.1 9775 Glide 46 5,431.02 5,429.4 1.6 276S Gllde 13 5,357.92 5,354.4 3.6 64SO GU de 30 5.396.83 5,395.7 L2 9800 Pool 46 5,431.36 5.428,5 2.8 Right 2830 Pool 13 5,359.01 5,353.7 53 left 6460 Pool 30 5,396.98 5,394.7 2.2 left 9830 Riffle End46 5,431.51 5,430.5 105 1.0 2860 Riffle End 13 5,359.52 5,355.7 so 3.8 6490 Riffle End 30 5,397.42 5,396.7 65 0.7 9935 Riffle 8eg1nning46 5,431.84 5,431.8 1.20% 0.1 2910 Riffle Beginning 13 5,360.02 5,356.7 2.00% 3.3 6555 Riffle Beginning 30 5,398.lS 5,397.8 1.1cm 0.3 9957.S Glide47 5,431.91 5,430.9 1.0 294S Gllde 1A 5,360.03 5,355.9 4.2 6575 Glide 31 5.398.36 5,396.9 1.4 9980 Poof 47 5,432.16 5.430.0 2.1 Left 2980 Pool 14 5,360.04 5,355.0 5.0 Right 6595 Pool 31 5,398,57 5,396.0 2.6 left 10010 Rlffie End 47 5,432.50 5,432.0 80 0.5 3000 Riffle End 1 4 5,360.04 5,357.0 40 3.0 6625 Riffle End 31 5,398.88 5,398.0 95 0.9 10090 Riffle Beglnning47 S,433.68 S.433.8 2.20% -0.1 3040 Riffle Beginning 14 5,360.05 5,357.8 2.00% 2.2 6720 Riffle Beginning 31 5,399.86 5,399.9 2.00% -0.1 10100 Glide 48 5,433.86 5,432.9 0.9 3080 Gllde 15 5,360.06 5,356.9 3.1 67SO Glide 32 5,400.17 5,399.1 l.l 10110 Pool 48 S,434.04 S.432.1 1.9 Right 3120 P;iol 15 5,360.06 5,356.1 4.0 Left 6780 Pool 32 5,400,47 5,398,2 2.2 R[ght 10135 Riffle End 48 5,434.48 5,434.1 40 0.4 3150 Riffle End lS 5,360.07 5,358.1 100 i,o 6800 Riffle End 32 5,400.68 5.400.2 30 0.4 10175 Riffle Beglnnil'\g 48 5,435.19 5,435.1 2.50% 0.1 Non, 3250 Rittle Beiiinning 15 5,360,09 5,360.1 2.0il'X. 0,0 6830 Riffle Be21nnfng 32 5,400,98 5,400,9 2.30'% 0.1 10202.5 Giide49 5.4'35.GS 5,434.3 1-4 REffRTO SHEET S (RIFFLE POOL SEQUENCE TYPICAL 3330 Glide 16 S.360.43 5,359.4 1.0 6902.S Glide 33 5,401.72 5,400.3 1.4 10230 Poof 49 5,436,16 5,433.S 2.7 Left DETAIL) ANO SHEET 9 (TYPICAL CHANNEL CROSS 3410 Pool16 5,361.25 5,358.8 2.4 Right 6975 Pool 33 5,402.38 5,399.7 2.7 Left 10265 Riffle End 49 5,436.60 5,435.5 85 1.1 SECTION) DIMENSIONS. 3440 Riffle End 16 5,361.61 5,360.8 110 0.8 7020 Riffle End 33 5,402.77 5,401.7 70 1.1 103SO Riffle 8eginning49 5,437.33 5.437.3 2.20% 0.0 (RB) RIFFLE BEGINNING 3550 Riffi'e Beginning 16 5,362.94 5,362.9 1.90% 0.0 10437.5 Glide SO 5,438.09 5,436,5 1.5 IRE) RlfFLE ENO 3617.S Glide 17 5,363.65 5,362.2 1.4 10525 Pool 50 5,439.06 5,435.7 3.3 Right (P)POOL 3685 Poo117 5,364.20 5,361.6 2.6 Left 10550 Riffle End SO 5.439,33 5,4-37,7 190 1.6 IG)GUOE 3715 Riffle End 17 5,364.44 5,363.6 75 0.9 10650 Riffle. Beg! nning 50 5,440.45 5,440.4 1.40% 0.0 10740 Match fl<Tstf11g S,441.60 5,441.6 0.0 Ir....."'"r�,jq , �- -- I� ECOLOGICAL RESOURCES CONSULTANTS, INC CITY OF BOULDER SOUTH BOULDER CREEK 5672 JUHLS DRIVE OPEN SPACE AND MOUNTAIN PARKS HABITAT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT DESIGN TABLE BOULDER, CO 80301 AUGUST 29, 2016 AGENDA ITEM 5 PAGE 13 STREAM CHANNEL BANKFULL WIDTH SHRUB PLANTINGS #5 NATIVE SHRUBS (5' O.C. SPACING) OR WILLOW STAKES (1' O.C. SPACING) FINISHED REGRADED BANK RECESSED 3" BELOW BANKFULL EDGE COBBLE SECURE EROSION CONTROL BLANKET BELOW TOPSOIL BANK STABILIZATION COMPACTED COBBLE TOE 3'MIN OPTIONAL; SHRUB PLANTING CAN BE SUBSTITUTED WITH AVAILABLE SOD MATS UPON OSMP APPROVAL EXISTING ERODED BANK TO BE CUT, REGRADED AND TOPSOIL REUSED EROSION CONTROL BLANKET (C12SBN OR EQUIV .) EXISTING TOPSOIL REGRADED 3'' MIN DEPTH SEED WlTH NUMBER OF BOULDERS ANO CONFIGU!<A TION TO BE FIELD OETERMINEO NATIVE BOULDERS SAlVAGEO!NSTRE'I\M, 2•.3· MIN DIA, TOP Of" Ail BOULDERS WILL BE SET BELOW BOULDERS G/\l'PED 1,BOULOEF OtA SlAGGER SOULDE>,S ev 11'2 BOULOER OIA LOG •1' DIA Mll'I SALVAGED INSTREAM ROOT WAD UPS1REAM LOG PARllAU. V I, DIA) BURIED INTO STREAM BOTTOM NATIVE BCULOERS SA•VAGEO 11>/STRE'AM 1'•3' MIN CIA LOGS SALVAGED fNSTREAM EXISTING ERODED BANK THE MNKFULL •Low EU:\/ATION TO<' OF ALl BOULOEF<S ANO LOG Will BE SET BEi.OW T11E BANKFUll FLOW ELEVATION: BANK STABILIZATION (BS) NOTE, NTS OSMPTO APPROVE EXACT BANK STABILIZATION LOCATIONS AND REVEGETATION METHODS. BS•S{RESTORATION 1) AND 8S,10 (RESTORATION 2) REQUIRE ADDmONAl BACKFILL BEHIND THE BANK STABILIZATION DUE TO EROSIOIII AND COMPLETE FAILURE AWFU BEGIN!NG •.RB,) (10VMJE x_roeo-1 fOA,.&£0tAOMCOMPAC-1£0 1,ATIVE COBBLES' o50 OR G�TER REINFORCfb POlkt BAR EOG� f'ORMU>F'R()i,4 COMPACfEO C0881..E..A:VEflAG'E S" O&l OR GREATER. 1' WIOEAt«l 1' OEEPM!N P0'"1te.AA-FOIWEO FROM GOM?ACl'fO MrNE OOBEILE lO\�J·fTHAA e;.trtKFIJU UEVAfli0H POOi RP RIFFLE-POOL SEQUENCE TYPICAL DETAIL PLAN VIEW -NTS ECOLOGICAL RESOURCES CONSULTANTS, INC 5672 JUHLS DRIVE BOULDER, CO 80301 CREI\ TE SCOUR HOLE IN R/\l'ID FLOW PATH AREAS BOULDERS SHOULD BESET TOWARDS STREAM CENTER MAll'fTAINiNG 5' SPACE FROM BAN�EOGE BCULDER 1-<ASltA T CLUSTER (�·BOULDER 00N .. GU1'A T,ON) CREATE SCOUR HOLE IN RAPID FLOWPATl-t AREAS­ BOULDEJ'!S AND LOG SHOULD BE SEJ TOWA!IDS STREA!,1 CENTER MAll'ITAll'IIN(i $' SPACE FROM BANK EDGE" BOULDER HABITAT CLUSTERS (BHC) (NTS} LARGE WOODY DEBRIS HABITAT (LWD) (NTS) GUOE�EL fO �TCH GRADE Qt lxtWMS'illEAM Rlffl..e 8EOIMINC. R'I� tlE. QE:OiNIN'G l�.&\ ElE.VATION Pf� PLA:IS.. CITY OF BOULDER OPEN SPACE AND MOUNTAIN PARKS �IH-lt:et;"oi,.ll'olGt!l8JIJtrWOE.X1'0U.PJ FORME,OFROMC:OMrAC'lt:O HATfVft.'0881..1! &"4...<tQ QkGkEAlEk RIHU. 5'.!RfACE OCAVMEO FROM E;IOSTlNG STREf\11' BOTTOM SPOl!..-5 A'EJ,OJW �0 GUAf-�Gc C0t.1P�T£0 MAlN'tAIN COH5�HT a.YE AS SPECIFIED IN Pl�S U-IRCUCiH D<Tli:w RIFTlE :������:r:� CEEP. NJ.OVE COB8l£ 5. .. d50 OR GRE,f.lER RIFFLE-POOL SEQUENCE TYPICAL DETAIL CROSS SECTION -NTS SOUTH BOULDER CREEK HABITAT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AUGUST 29, 2016 ,,uOE TYPICAL DETAILS AGENDA ITEM 5 PAGE 14 NOTE: BANKFULL WIDTH BANKFULL WIDTH ,.____________ 30' ------------,------------28' ------------, ----3 ' SIDE SLOPE lw (0 s 1.3' F1_2·_2� . ..__1_2· __ : I BOTTOM 2.5 SIDE SLOPE RIFFLE BEGINING 1.4' !i:I W ..J I-<( z :r lwI- (.) 3_5· --�-,o.�l-10.S--I -----21''-----1· SIDE SLOPE BANKFULL WIDTH 30'lw ,�,s w a: !i:I W ....J I-<( z�� $.4' BOTTOM RIFFLE END SIDE SLOPE ·----------------19'---------------1--- INSIDE BEND SIDE SLOPE BANKFULL WIDTH 30' 2.3' BOTTOM POOL (.91� w a: !i:I W _, I-<( z :rlw I- (.) , ________ 12' ----------12' __ ....__ 6' OUTSIDE BEND SfDE SLOPE INSIDE BEND SIDE SLOPE BOTTOM OUTSIDE BEND SIDE SLOPE GLIDE GEOMETRY OF DIFFERENT STREAM ELEMENTS SHOULD GENERALLY MATCH THE DIMENSIONS PRESENTED HERE BUT INCLUDE SOME VARtABILITY AS DIRECTED BY THE PROJECT DESIGNER IN THE FIELD TO ACHIEVE A MORE NATURAL f-'EEL. TYPICAL CHANNEL CROSS-SEC TION DIMENSIONS-(NTS) ECOLOGICAL RESOURCES CONSULTANTS, INC 5672 JUHLS DRIVE BOULDER, CO 80301 DESIGN BANKFULL ESTABLISH ED AT 185 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND (CFS) CITY OF BOULDER OPEN SPACE· AND MOUNTAIN PARKS SOUTH BOULDER CREEK HABITAT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AUGUST 29, 2016 TYPICAL DETAILS AGENDA ITEM 5 PAGE 15 5,348.00 5,346.00 5,344.00 5,342.00 i=' 5,340.00 w w Q 5,338.00 w U:: 5,336.00 5,334.00 5,332.00 5,330.00 5,328.00 5,415.00 5,410.00 5,405.00 i=' :!! 5,400.00 !:.. � � 5,395.00 5,390.00 5,385.00 0 200 400 PROJECT REACH 1 -CHANNEL PROFILE 600 800 1000 STATION 1200 1400 1600 PROJECT REACH 3 -CHANNEL PROFILE 1800 5,380.00 5000 5500 6000 6500 7000 7500 8000 ECOLOGICAL RESOURCES CONSULTANTS, INC 5672 JUHLS DRIVE BOULDER, CO 80301 STATION 2000 8500 CU9'1" -+-EXISTING CHANNEL _.,_ PROPOSED CHANNEL -+-EXISTING CHANNEL -+-PROPOSED CHANNEL CITY OF BOULDER 5,385.00 5,380.00 5,375.00 5,370.00 � 5,365.00 !i G: w 5,360,00 5,355.00 5,350.00 5,345.00 2000 5,445.00 5,440.00 5,435.00 5,430.00 � 5,425.00 � w .., w 5,420.00 5,415.00 5,410.00 5,405.00 8500 ROJE:CT OPEN SPACE AND MOUNTAIN PARKS PROJECT REACH 2 -CHANNEL PROFILE 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 STATION PROJECT REACH 4-CHANNEL PROFILE 9000 9500 10000 10500 11000 STATION SOUTH BOULDER CREEK HABITAT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AUGUST 29, 2016 CHANNEL PROFILES _.,_ EXISTING CHANNEL -+-PROPOSED CHANNEL ---EXISTING CHANNEL -+-PROPOSED CHANNEL 'It AGENDA ITEM 5 PAGE 16 NOTES AND SPECIFICATIONS 1.This Plan has been prepared on behalf of the City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks Department (OSMP). 2.This Plan has been prepared as a 30% Conceptual Design. Only key design elements and specifications are provided. This Plan does not provide complete detailed design information and therefore may require clarification and adjustments by the designer and/or OSMP. All design layout, control datum and proposed elevations will require verification by designer and/or OSMP prior to constructfon operations. Construction operatTons shall only be completed by firms experienced in stream restoration and specifically heavy equipment operations in sensitive environments and live water. 3.South Boulder Creek (SBC), both instream and adjacent lands, are a sensitive environment. Every effort shall be made during construction operations to minimize disturbance to the fishery and adjacent environment. All access. staging and disturbances are strictly limited to that as indicated on the Plan and as approved by OSMP. 4.This Plan requires authorization from the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE}, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and City of Boulder (City). This Plan and construction operations are subject to the special conditions and terms of such permits. 5.Utility locates shall be established by the contractor throughout the project area a minimum of five days prior to construct1on start date and updated during the project as needed. Utility Notification Center of Colorado 1-800-922.-1987 or 811. 6.Specific work areas shall be clearly field staked and approved by OSMP prior to construction operations. Areas proposed for disturbance and areas of no disturbance shall be clearly marked (guide ropes, flagging or similar)1 approved by OSMP and maintained during construction operations. 7, Heavy equipment used as part of the project that was previously working in another stream, rrver, lake, pond or wetland must follow on of the following disinfection pracUces prior to site mobilization and prior to construction to prevent the spread of New Zealand mud snails and other aquatic hitchhikers into this drainage. •Remove all mud and debris from equipment (tracks, turrets, buckets, drags, teeth, etc.) and spray/soak equipment in a 1 :15 solution of Squarquat institutional cleaner and water. Keep equipment moist fo r at least 10 minutes, or •Remove all mud and debris from equipment (tracks, turrets, buckets. drags, teeth, etc.) and spray/soak equipment with water that is greater than 140 degrees F for at least 10 minutes. •Clean hand tools, boots and any other equipment that will be used in the water using one of the above options. 8.All construction equipment working in or near the water shall be safe, clean and in exceptlonal operational condition. All equipment shall be inspected daily for any potential spills/leaks or mechanical problems prior to working in the water. All equipn,ent shall be cleaned of any excess greases/oils and dirt daily prior to water entry. High pressure washing of construction equipment (in pre-approved designated location only) may be necessary. 9.It is the. intent of this Plan that within specific work areas, existing instream features (boulder arch structures and logs) will be completely removed and materials reused. 1 o. Construction operations for this work is intended to occur Within the live water during low flow conditions. 11.Appropriate measures to prevent and minimize degradation to onsite and offsite waterways shall be implemented during construction operations. Increased turbidity will occur during construction operations downstream of the project area. Specifically the fo llowing measures shall be implemented to minimize tnstream suspended sediment and turbidity. • A downstream sediment dam constructed from clean cobble or rock shall be installed across SBC below all construction operations. The sediment dam shall be inspected and maintained as required. (Refer to the Te mporary Sediment Dam Typical Detail provided as follows.) CITY OF BOULDER CONT'D •Emergency leak/spill containment and cleanup supplies must be stored onsite prior to the presence of any construction equipment working in live water. Leak/spill containment booms or similar must be installed downstream of all construction equipment working in live water. The emergency leak/spill containment supplies must be adequate to contain potential leak or spill from construction equipment onsite. All site employees must have knowledge of emergency leak/spill response measured. 12.The Plan specifies the use of s·; 6" and 9" cobble for use in formation of the riffles and bank stabilization respectfully. This cobble shall be obtained from onsite sorting of instream material or imported as approved by OSMP. 1.3. All staging areas as well as those depicted herein shall be defined and verified by OSMP prior to disturbance. Staging areas shall implement appropriate erosion and sediment controls (such as erosion logs or silt fence) depending on materials staged. Because existing onsite materials will be reused, use of staging areas is expected to be minimal. 14.Construction of the riffle-pool-glide sequences require continuous earthwork along the channel cross-section and profile. 15.Design bankfull established at 185 cubic feet per second (ds). TEMPORARY SEDIMENT DAM TYPICAL DETAIL LARGER ROCl<S VilTH l.AACER VOID SPACES Sfnl.D BE USED � fOP �A .PO!TA l'OINJ B &'' !UN. 2�• MIN, A •PO�TS •1,,• Sl!IU. eE HIGHER Tlt!H Po!NT ••ei1 Ml BELOW. l'OMS 'Ile•. TYPICAL SECTION VIEW CLEAN NATIVE COBBLE (l[.j�;.z:_���Y:,:,����121:.1"'1� Ci" IIDt SUl£XCAVATE I It BElOW FUJ'#illE -------&'------- NOTES: 1 CLEAN NATIVE COBBLE D50 = 51' SECTION A-A 2.. THE E.NDS OF CHECK DAM SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES HIGHER THAN CENTER OF CHECK DAM. 3. FOR lJSE AS TEMPOR'ARY CHECK DAMS ONLY AND NOT FOR PERMANENT INSTALLATIONS. ECOLOGICAL RESOURCES CONSULTANTS, INC 5672 JUHLS DRIVE BOULDER, CO 80301 OPEN SPACE AND MOUNTAIN PARKS SOUTH BOULDER CREEK HABITAT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AUGUST 29, 2016 NOTES AGENDA ITEM 5 PAGE 17 This page is intentionally left blank. AGENDA ITEM 5 PAGE 18 ATTACHMENT C: DRAFT IGA INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER AND THE CITY OF BOULDER FOR THE SOUTH BOULDER CREEK RESTORATION PROJECT This Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA” or “Agreement”) between the City and County of Denver, acting by and through its Board of Water Commissioners (“Board”) and the City of Boulder, a Colorado home rule municipality (“Boulder”), collectively referred to as the “Parties,” establishes the roles and responsibilities of the Parties for a stream restoration project on South Boulder Creek. WHEREAS, the Parties are authorized to enter into this IGA pursuant to C.R.S. Section 29-1- 201, et. seq.; and WHEREAS, the Board is currently engaged in the permitting process for its Moffat Collection System Project (“Moffat Project”), which includes an expansion of Gross Reservoir ; and WHEREAS, the Parties recognize that through the Board’s commitment under the 2010 Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver, the City of Boulder, and t he City of Lafayette for an Environmental Pool in Gross Reservoir (“2010 IGA”), significant ecological and environmental benefits will result to South Boulder Creek from creation of the Environmental Pool; and WHEREAS, the Board intends to propose additional benefits to South Boulder Creek as compensatory mitigation for its Clean Water Act, Section 404 permit (“404 Permit”), to address impacts of the Moffat Project to riffle pools and inundated tributaries on South Boulder Creek above Gross Reservoir; WHEREAS, Boulder is pursuing a stream restoration project on South Boulder Creek to improve aquatic habitat and to repair habitat improvements damaged in the September 2013 flood; WHEREAS, the Board desires to partner with Boulder in its stream restoration project to provide such additional benefits to South Boulder Creek; and WHEREAS, the stream restoration project on South Boulder Creek below Gross Reservoir, as described in this IGA, will result in benefits to aquatic habitat and stream functions and will be presented by the Board as mitigation to address all impacts to aquatic resources in South Boulder Creek basin from the Moffat Project for Denver Water’s 404 Permit. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual commitments made herein, the Parties agree as follows: I.DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION OF THE SOUTH BOULDER CREEK STREAM RESTORATION PROJECT A.Background AGENDA ITEM 5 PAGE 19 The South Boulder Creek Restoration Project (“Restoration Project”) will occur on the section of South Boulder Creek that extends from downstream of Marshall Road to South Boulder Road, a total length of approximately 10,350 feet (2.1 stream miles). The Restoration Project is located on land within the City and County of Boulder, owned by Boulder and managed by the City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks Department as open space land. This area of South Boulder Creek has been significantly impacted by past land uses, including gravel mining, water diversion and channelization. More recently, this section was also significantly impacted by the floods in 2013. Boulder has worked over the years to improve aquatic habitat in South Boulder Creek, including instream habitat improvements, fish passage structures, land management for ecological benefits, public recreation and native riparian enhancements. Boulder has identified this section as a priority for restoration and in 2016 initiated design development of the Restoration Project. The intent of the Restoration Project is to restore and rehabilitate, through mechanical manipulation, the stream functionality by, among other things, reestablishing an adequate low-flow channel to reduce habitat fragmentation and increasing habitat complexity and diversity. B.Restoration Project Objectives To meet mitigation requirements for its 404 Permit, the Board desires to fund and monitor the Restoration Project, as set forth in Article II of this IGA. The Parties agree that the Design Plan, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as Attachment A, shall be the basis for implementation of the Restoration Project and includes the following five primary objectives: 1.Re-establish appropriate channel geometry in balance with the current flow regime to establish a defined low flow thalweg; 2.Stabilize eroded banks; 3.Increase aquatic habitat and bedform diversity by establishing natural riffle-pool complexes based on natural channel design; 4.Increase aquatic habitat and bedform diversity by improving pool condition and instream cover; and 5.Establish proper sediment transport and substrate condition. Boulder agrees that the Board may present the Restoration Project to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (“Corps”) for consideration as its compensatory mitigation to offset aquatic resource losses on South Boulder Creek and its tributaries from the Moffat Project. II.RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTIES A.Federal Permits and Approvals 1.At its cost, the Board shall be responsible for acquiring all necessary federal permits and approvals for the Restoration Project. Boulder shall have no obligations or responsibilities with respect to the Board’s 404 Permit requirements. AGENDA ITEM 5 PAGE 20 B.Local Permits and Approvals 1.At its cost, Boulder shall be responsible for acquiring all necessary local permits and approvals for the Restoration Project. The Parties shall identify and resolve potential conflicts, if any, between Denver Water’s 404 permit conditions and conditions of Boulder’s local permits and approvals. 2.Boulder will submit local permits for approval by September 30, 2017, unless an agreement between the Parties is reached on an alternate schedule. 3.Information requests between the Parties and discussions regarding delays during Boulder’s efforts to acquire local permits and approvals shall be immediately communicated between the Parties. 4.Upon receipt of all local permits and approvals, Boulder shall notify the Board of completion of this task. C.Restoration Project Design 1.At its cost, Boulder shall evaluate comments from Colorado Parks and Wildlife (“CPW”) on the Restoration Project. 2.Boulder shall provide the Board a copy of the design modifications that Boulder recommends based on CPW’s comments so long as such modifications substantially comply with the Design in Attachment A. 3.The Board will review and notify the Corps of the proposed design modifications within ten (10) business days of submittal, unless an agreement between the Parties is reached on an alternate schedule. The Board shall immediately notify Boulder of the Corps’ acceptance of such modifications. 4.If the Corps requires additional information for the design modifications, the Board shall be responsible for the cost of design criteria, which shall be subject to review and approval by Boulder. 5.Design modifications to respond to CPW comments, if any, shall be resolved in accordance with the process above (items 1-4 of this paragraph (B)) by or before June 30, 2017. The Parties shall communicate to each other any delays to the anticipated schedule and cooperate to reach agreement on an alternate schedule in response to any such delays. D.Establishment of Baseline Condition 1.Prior to construction of the Restoration Project, and at its sole cost, the Board’s consultant shall assess the baseline condition of the Restoration Project site, in accordance with the Board’s 404 permit requirements. 2.The Board shall provide Boulder a copy of the baseline condition assessment report. 3.Completion of the Board’s baseline condition assessment and report will be prior to start of the construction of the Restoration Project. E.Construction of the Restoration Project AGENDA ITEM 5 PAGE 21 1.Boulder shall select and hire a contractor, pursuant to City of Boulder standards, to construct the Restoration Project according to the Design and any modifications approved as described in (B) above. 2.Upon selection of a contractor, Boulder shall provide written notification to the Board of the construction start date, and a copy of the contractor’s schedule and budget. 3.Prior to the start of construction for the Restoration Project, the Board shall provide funds to Boulder equal to the total amount of construction costs for the Restoration Project in the bid awarded by Boulder. Construction start, and therefore the Board’s payment, is anticipated to be in the Fall of 2017. 4.Boulder shall inform its contractor that the Board’s representative, its consultant and a representative from the Corps shall be allowed access to the construction site on an as needed basis. The Board will provide Boulder at least 48-hour advance notice of the Board and its consultant’s site visit. The Board will also provide at least 48-hour advance notice of inspections of the Corps, to the extent the Board is made aware of such inspections. 5.All changes in scope, budget or construction delays shall be immediately communicated to the Board by Boulder and agreed upon between the Parties. The Board will make payment to Boulder for the additional costs of such agreed upon changes within sixty (60) days of submittal of a copy of the change order to the Board. 6.The Parties anticipate that construction of the Restoration Project will be complete within ninety (90)days once construction commences. F.Post-Construction Site Assessment 1.Boulder shall notify the Board when construction of the Restoration Project is complete. 2.The Board’s consultant will conduct an assessment of the completed Restoration Project pursuant to the Corps 404 Permit, at the Board’s cost. 3.The Board shall share a copy of the completed Restoration Project assessment report to Boulder. 4.Post-construction site assessment and report will be completed within sixty (60) days of completion of construction activities. G.Annual Monitoring and Corrective Actions 1.The Board, or its consultant, will, at its sole cost, conduct annual monitoring of the Restoration Project, in accordance with the Board’s 404 Permit requirements. 2.The Board shall provide Boulder a copy of each annual monitoring report. 3.In the event that annual monitoring shows that the Restoration Project requires corrective action to the Board’s 404 Permit requirements, the Board will provide Boulder written notice of any such corrective actions. The Parties shall mutually agree to the design of such corrective actions and ensure consistency with the Design included in Attachment A. 4.Boulder, or its contractor, shall perform agreed upon corrective actions pursuant to a schedule to be agreed upon by the Parties. 5.The Board shall be solely responsible for the cost of such corrective actions, including design, construction and permitting costs, if any. 6.Boulder will share the consultant’s scope and schedule with the Board prior to beginning work on the corrective actions. H.Long-Term Maintenance AGENDA ITEM 5 PAGE 22 1.The Board will provide Boulder written notification when the Corps has determined that the Board’s 404 Permit requirements have been met, i.e. when performance standards have been met and monitoring requirements for the Restoration Project have been fulfilled. 2.At such point, the Board shall no longer have any maintenance, monitoring or funding obligations associated with the Restoration Project. 3.The Board agrees to provide Boulder a pre-payment of $50,000 above the total cost of construction to be used by Boulder for long-term maintenance within or above this stretch of South Boulder Creek for restoration of the Project in the event of a catastrophic flood or other natural event that results in damages to the Restoration Project improvements. 4.Boulder agrees to manage the Restoration Project site in accordance with its o pen space land requirements. III.ACCESS At all times, Boulder shall allow the Board, its contractors and the Corps access to the property for the purpose of completing obligations under this Agreement and the Board’s 404 Permit; however, all access by the Board, its contractors and the Corps shall minimize impacts to the public and Boulder’s agricultural lessees, and shall be coordinated at least 48 hours in advance, to the extent possible, with Boulder. IV.BOARD PRE_PPAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND LONG-TERM MAINTENANCE COSTS Upon award of the Restoration Project bid by Boulder, the Board shall pay to Boulder the total amount of the construction costs for the Restoration Project, pursuant to Article II(D) above. In addition to that amount, the Board shall also pay to Boulder the additional $50,000 for future long- term maintenance and flood restoration costs, pursuant to Article II(H). V.RIGHT TO TERMINATE AND AMEND THE IGA In the event the Board decides not to expand Gross Reservoir, the Board may terminate this IGA by providing written notice to Boulder. In the event the IGA is terminated after Restoration Project construction is underway, Boulder shall refund the Board’s total costs (construction pre-payment costs plus the additional $50,000 for long-term maintenance and flood restoration), less the construction costs incurred up to that point as evidenced through a contractor invoice. In the event that Boulder is unable to acquire the necessary local permits and approvals for the Restoration Project by December 31, 2017 despite Boulder’s diligent efforts, or in the event that such local permits and approvals contain requirements that Boulder determines to be unreasonable, Boulder may terminate this IGA by providing written notice to the Board. Boulder shall refund to the Board any pre-payments made for construction or long-term maintenance and flood restoration. Mutually acceptable amendments to this IGA must be approved in writing and signed by an authorized representative for each Party. AGENDA ITEM 5 PAGE 23 VI.NO RIGHTS GRANTED TO THIRD PARTIES Nothing contained in this IGA is intended to or shall create a contractual relationship with, cause of action in favor of, or claim for relief for any third party. Any third party receiving a benefit from this IGA is only an incidental and unintended beneficiary. VII.MISCELLANEOUS A.Effective Date and Term This IGA shall be effective upon the last date signed by the Parties. The term of this Agreement shall be until acceptance by the Corps that the Board has met its 404 Permit requirements for the Restoration Project. B.Governing Law Colorado law shall govern the administration of this IGA. Venue for purposes of any dispute shall be in the District Court for the City and County of Denver or Boulder County District Court. C.Governmental Immunity Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, no term or condition of this Agreement shall be construed or interpreted as a waiver, express or implied, of any of the immunities, rights, benefits, protection, or other provisions of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act (“CGIA”), C.R.S. 24-10-101, et seq., as now or hereafter amended. The Parties understand and agree that liability for claims or injuries to persons or property arising out of negligence of either Party is controlled and limited by the provision of the CGIA. D.No Transfer of Property Interests This IGA does not transfer any property interest in either real property or water. E.Water Quality This IGA makes no guarantee by the Parties as to the quality of water in South Boulder Creek. The Restoration Project is not required to meet any particular water quality standard. F.IGA is Not Assignable This IGA is not assignable without the express written consent of all Parties. G.Captions The captions used in this document are for convenience only and have no other significance. The captions do not modify the substance of the IGA. AGENDA ITEM 5 PAGE 24 H.Notices Any notice or communication to any Party under this IGA shall be addressed to the individuals identified below: If to the Board: Travis Bray Travis.bray@denverwater.org Denver Water 1600 West 12th Ave. Denver, CO 80204 (303)628-6511 If to Boulder: Don D’Amico, Ecological Systems Supervisor DamicoD@bouldercolorado.gov City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks 66 South Cherryvale Road Boulder, CO 80303 (720)564-2055 City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks Attn: Water Resources Administrator P.O. Box 791 Boulder, CO 80306 (303)441-3440 AGENDA ITEM 5 PAGE 25 APPROVED: AGREED AND ACCEPTED: THE CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER acting by and through its By: ________________________________ BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS Secretary By: ________________________________ Paula Herzmark, President Date: _______________________________ APPROVED: By: __________________________________ REGISTERED AND COUNTERSIGNED: Michael E. King, Chief Planning Officer CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER By: ________________________________ Timothy M. O’Brien, CPA Auditor Approved as to form: By: ____________________________________ Office of General Counsel AGENDA ITEM 5 PAGE 26 CITY OF BOULDER, COLORADO By:_________________________________ Jane Brautigam, City Manager Date:_______________________________ Attest: By: ____________________________________ City Clerk Approved as to form: By: ____________________________________ City Attorney AGENDA ITEM 5 PAGE 27 MEMORANDUM TO: Open Space Board of Trustees FROM: Tracy Winfree, Director, Open Space and Mountain Parks Mark Davison, Community Connections and Partnerships Service Area Manager Lisa Dierauf, Community Engagement Supervisor Curry Rosato, Education Supervisor Juanita Echeverri, Community Education and Outreach Coordinator DATE: July 12, 2017 SUBJECT: Written Report - Update on the OSMP and the Arts Program The Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks and the Arts Program (OSMP and the Arts) connects the public through an artistic exploration of the scenic landscape around Boulder. The goal is to discover and enjoy Open Space land through art, and to inspire an appreciation of nature that can be shared with the wider community. The program combines directly working in the field with artist led education programs, and culminates in an exhibit of the community-made art at Boulder Library in August and September. Since its inception in 2007, Boulder community members have participated in over 100 art programs on Open Space. Guest artists working in various mediums offer workshops describing how to interpret, through art, the iconic Flatirons, canyons, and surrounding grasslands. Programs are designed for people of any skill level and feature topics such as sculpture, environmental art, dance, writing, music, and nature journaling. The culmination of the biannual program results in a community art show, welcoming the work of any community member who wishes to share their art on public display, at the Boulder library. The program celebrates community values related to our open space landscape, but also the vibrant culture of art throughout the community. The show has grown in popularity over the last decade and approximately 800 people attended the biannual show’s opening event. 2017 Art Inspired by the Land Exhibition; Boulder’s Main Library’s Canyon Theater Many participants of the program are gearing up for OSMP’s biannual exhibition, Art Inspired by the Land, which will be at Boulder’s Main Library’s Canyon Theater, from August 5 through September 10.This show will celebrate art created by the community (inspired by the land open space conserves and manages). We hope you can join us at the opening reception on August 11 from 6-8:00 p.m. at the Canyon Gallery. “It was wonderful to take in the beauty of OSMP with the specific intent of expressing through art a couple hours later! I liked that the art form was brand new to me and required no special skill, and the process was short enough that we were able to leave with several finished pieces.” – OSMP and the Arts program participant. Please visit: https://bouldercolorado.gov/osmp/osmp-and-the-arts for a list of 2017 OSMP and the Arts Programs. Written Report - Item A - Page 1