Thread by @djswearingen

Open comment has concluded. Lots of talk about public spaces/encampments & decriminalization of psychedelics.

Consent agenda up next. Items of note: first reading of noise ordinance to address issues on University Hill, a $67.5K settlement with a former employee & an ordinance that would add members to the police oversight panel. We'll have a short presentation/discussion on that one.

#Boulder Independent Police Monitor Joey Lipari hopes to add two panel members, increasing the number from nine to 11. This was the original number recommended. dailycamera.com/2022/06/10/bou…

Regular panel members spend about 10-15 hours a month on their work w/ the panel. The co-chairs spend about 15-20 hours a month. Adding members would give the panel some flexibility & allow ppl to serve on just one committee, Lipari says.

Councilmember Nicole Speer: How does workload compare to other boards/commissions?
City Manager Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde: Haven't really tracked. But this, unlike a regular board/commission, is a working, operational panel. They're reviewing cases, policies, providing feedback.

Speer: Are we paying people?
Lipari: Currently have a $100 stipend a month. Covers child care/elder care/parking, etc. Budget increase proposed- $200 for regular members, $250 to chairs.
NRV: Also partnering w/ Naropa for counseling as this work is emotionally taxing.

Councilmember Mark Wallach asking a question about the noise ordinance. Why are we phrasing it as sound impacting a person of normal hearing? Can we defend that? Isn't it vague?

He's referencing this work: dailycamera.com/2022/07/28/bou…

Mayor Pro Tem Rachel Friend: Would this ordinance apply to the whole city?
City Attorney Teresa Taylor Tate says she's actually not 100% certain but will check. Can't imagine it would only apply to the Hill.
(The ordinance will be discussed in a hearing next month.)