Board of County Commissioners Meeting Tuesday, January 26

Board of County Commissioners Meeting Tuesday, January 26, 2021

8:00 a.m. WebEx Events Virtual Meeting

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AGENDA The Tuesday meeting of the Board of County Commissioners (the “Board”) is an open meeting in which the Board approves contracts, expends funds, hears testimony, makes decisions on land use cases and takes care of other county matters. The public is welcome to attend. The Board meeting has three parts: Public Comment, the Business Meeting and the Public Hearing. General Procedures Agenda items will normally be considered in the order they appear on this agenda. However, the Board may alter the agenda, take breaks during the meeting, work through the noon hour; and even continue an item to a future meeting date. The Board welcomes your comments. During the Public Comment time, members of the public have three minutes to present views on county matters that are not included on the Hearing Agenda. The Public Comment time is not for questions and answers; it is your time to express your views. The Board will take up to 15 minutes at the beginning of the meeting and if needed, additional public comment will be taken at the end of the meeting on items not listed on the Hearing Agenda.

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021 (continued) To participate in Public Comment, please log into the WebEx Events virtual meeting using a computer. Once logged into the meeting on your computer, please send a chat message to the host with your name, address, and the topic of your comment so that the Chair can recognize you at the appropriate time for public comment. Please note that you are always welcome to communicate with the Board on the county’s web site (www.jeffco.us), by e-mail ([email protected]), by phone (303-271-8525), fax (303-271-8941) or US mail (100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80419). You can also meet your Commissioners at numerous community events such as town hall meetings, homeowner associations and chamber meetings.

Business Meeting Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment - Please See Public Comment Instructions Above Approval of Minutes Dated January 19, 2021 Approval of Minutes Dated December 15, 2020 Approval of Special Session Minutes Dated December 21, 2020 Approval of Emergency Session Minutes Dated December 23, 2020 Consent Agenda CONSENT AGENDA PROCEDURES - Items on the Business Meeting Consent Agenda generally are decided by The Board without further discussion at the meeting. However, any Board member may remove an item from the Business Meeting Consent Agenda. The Board is not required to take public comment on removed items but may request additional information and input. 1. Resolution CC21-027 Expenditure Approval Listings - Finance 2. Resolution CC21-028 Bi-Weekly Payroll Register - Finance

3. Resolution CC21-029 Grant Application Ratification and Acceptance -

US Department of Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance Program - Human Services

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021 (continued)

4. Resolution CC21-030 Traffic Regulatory Devices Installed July 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 - Transportation and Engineering

Other Contracts and Resolutions for which Notice was not possible may be considered.

Regular Agenda – No Agenda Items

Law Enforcement Authority

5. Law Enforcement Authority Report

Public Hearing

There are two parts to the Public Hearing Agenda: The Hearing Consent Agenda and the Regular Hearing Agenda. Items are listed on the Hearing Consent Agenda because no testimony is expected. In the event a Commissioner or any member of the public wishes to testify regarding an item on the Consent Agenda, the item will be removed and considered with the Regular Hearing Agenda. To offer public testimony on any of the cases on the Public Hearing Agenda, please log into the WebEx Events virtual meeting using a computer. Once logged into the meeting on your computer, please send a chat message to the host with your name, address, and the topic of your comment so that the Chair can recognize you at the appropriate time for public testimony. Unless otherwise stated by the Chair, a motion to approve the Hearing Consent Agenda shall include and be subject to staff’s findings, recommendations, and conditions as listed in the applicable Staff Report. Hearing Consent Agenda 6. Resolution CC21-002 2021 Budget – January Supplementary Budget

and Appropriation

The public is entitled to testify on items under the Public Hearing Regular Agenda. Information on participation in hearings is provided in the County’s brochure, “Your Guide to Board of County Commissioners Hearings.” It may be obtained on the rack outside the hearing room or from the County Public Affairs Office at 303-271-8512.

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021 (continued) Hearing Regular Agenda – No Agenda Items Public Comment - Please See Public Comment Instructions Above

Reports

Adjournment Jefferson County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or sexual orientation in the provision of services. Disabled persons requiring reasonable accommodation to attend or participate in a County service, program or activity should call 303-271-5000 or TDD 303-271-8560. We appreciate a minimum of 24 hours advance notice so arrangements can be made to provide the requested auxiliary aid. The Board meetings can be viewed on a television monitor in the cafeteria on the lower level of the Jefferson County Administration and Courts Facility. Also, you may use the cafeteria tables there to work or gather until The Board is ready to hear your case. The Board meetings and hearings are recorded and available on the county’s Web site at www.jeffco.us.

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COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES OF JANUARY 19, 2021

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado, met in regular session on January 19, 2021 virtually on a WebEx Platform in Jefferson County, Golden, Colorado. Commissioner Lesley Dahlkemper, Chairman presided. Commissioner Andy Kerr, Commissioner Tracy Kraft-Tharp and Diane Keathley, Deputy Clerk to the Board, were present. Commissioner Lesley Dahlkemper, Chairman called the meeting to order. STAFF PRESENT: Donald J. Davis, County Manager Kimberly Sorrells, County Attorney Kate Newman, Deputy County Manager Dr. Margaret Huffman, Community Health Services Director Chris O’Keefe, Planning & Zoning Director APPROVAL OF MINUTES Following a general discussion, the Board upon motion of Commissioner Kerr, duly seconded by Commissioner Kraft-Tharp and by unanimous vote, postponed the approval of Minutes dated December 15, 2020, Special Session Minutes dated December 21, 2020, and Emergency Session Minutes dated December 23, 2020 to the following BCC Public Hearing Agenda scheduled on January 26, 2021. CONSENT AGENDA The Board approved the following Resolutions: 1. Resolution CC21-005 Expenditure Approval Listings - Finance 2. Resolution CC21-006 Ratification of Expenditure Approval

Listing dated December 17, December 23, 2020, December 31, 2020, and January 7, 2021

3. Resolution CC21-007 Bi-Weekly Payroll Register - Finance

4. Resolution CC21-008 Abatement/Refund of Property Taxes -

Board of Equalization 5. Resolution CC21-009 Abatement/Refund of Property Taxes -

Board of Equalization

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6. Resolution CC21-010 Abatement/Refund of Property Taxes -



Board of Equalization

9. Resolution CC21-013 Abatement/Refund of Property Taxes - Board of Equalization

10. Resolution CC21-001 2021 Organization and Business Items -

Board of County Commissioners 11. Resolution CC21-014 Intergovernmental Agreement - City

and County of Broomfield, the County of Boulder, the Cities of Arvada, Boulder, Golden, Northglenn, Thornton and Westminster, and the Town of Superior for the Continuation of the Rocky Flats Stewardship Council – Board of County Commissioners

12. Resolution CC21-015 Grant Acceptance - State of Colorado,

Department of Human Services Jail Based Behavioral Services (JBBS) Grant – Sheriff

13. Resolution CC21-016 Grant Application and Acceptance -

Colorado State Small Business Relief Grant - Strategy, Innovation, and Finance

14. Resolution CC21-017 Termination of the Vacation Agreement

Relating to Right-of-Way for Meadow Lane - Planning and Zoning

15. Resolution CC21-018 Agreement Second Amendment - Urban

Drainage and Flood Control District d/b/a Mile High Flood District for Final Design, Right-of-Way Acquisition, and Construction of Drainage and Flood Control Improvements for Dutch Creek at Coal Mine Road - Transportation and Engineering

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16. Resolution CC21-019 2020 Colorado Department of Transportation Mileage Certification Report - Transportation and Engineering

17. Resolution CC21-020 Resolution to Accept Roads for

Ownership and Maintenance - Transportation and Engineering 18. Resolution CC21-021 2021 Pre-Approval of Certain Items for

the Department of Human Services - Human Services 19. Resolution CC21-022 Grant Application and Acceptance -

Federal Technology Employment in Colorado Partnership Grant (TEC-P 2.0) - Human Services

20. Resolution CC21-023 Grant Funded Position for Community

Development to Support Homeless/Housing Navigation Services - Human Services

21. Resolution CC21-024 Authorization for Payment of Insurance

Premiums to IMA, Inc. (NTE $1,689,042.10) - Safety and Compliance

The Board upon motion of Commissioner Kerr, duly seconded by Commissioner Kraft-Tharp and by unanimous vote, removed Agenda Item 10, RESOLUTION CC21-001, for discussion. Following a general discussion, the Board upon motion of Commissioner Kerr, duly seconded by Commissioner Kraft-Tharp and by unanimous vote, adopted the amended RESOLUTION CC21-001.

Law Enforcement Authority The Board upon motion of Commissioner Kerr, duly seconded by Commissioner Kraft-Tharp and by unanimous vote adjourned as the Board of County Commissioners and convened as the Law Enforcement Authority. 22. Resolution LEA21-001 2021 Organization and Business Items

- Law Enforcement Authority Following a general discussion, the Authority upon motion of Director Kerr, duly seconded by Director Kraft-Tharp and by unanimous vote, adopted RESOLUTION LEA21-001 subject to the adopted conditions.

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The Authority upon motion of Director Kerr, duly seconded by Director Kraft-Tharp and by unanimous vote adjourned as the Law Enforcement Authority and reconvened as the Board of County Commissioners. Regular Agenda – No Agenda Items COVID-19 23. Public Health Update – Dr. Margaret Huffman on behalf of Jody

Erwin REGULAR AGENDA - No Agenda Items PUBLIC HEARING CONSENT AGENDA No one appeared to testify in the following cases: 24. Resolution CC21-003

Case Number: 19-129312RZ: Rezoning Case Name: Quincy Landing Owner/Applicant: HD Quincy, LLC Location: Vacant Land (AINs: 59-072-00-010 &

59-072-00-001) Northwest corner of West Quincy Avenue & West Tufts Avenue Section 7, Township 5 South, Range 69 West

Approximate Area: 9.34 Acres Purpose: To Rezone from Planned

Development to Planned Development allow commercial and industrial uses.

Case Manager: Justin Montgomery

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25. Resolution CC21-004 Case Number: 20-121140RZ: Rezoning Case Name: Las Piedras Ranch ODP Owner/Applicant: Gregory Davis and Joyce Davis Location: 18092 West 53rd Lane

Section 10, Township 3 South, Range 70 West

Approximate Area: 15.8 Acres Purpose: To Rezone from Agricultural-Two (A-2) to a

Planned Development (PD) that allows for two lots for single family detached units on one-acre minimum lots and one lot for a single family detached unit on a ten-acre minimum lot.

Case Manager: Dylan Monke The Board upon motion of Commissioner Kerr, duly seconded by Commissioner Kraft-Tharp and by unanimous vote, adopted a resolution approving the items on the consent agenda subject to the adopted conditions of approval. PUBLIC HEARING REGULAR AGENDA 26. Resolution CC21-025 Ordinance Adopting Policy Manual Part

3, Chapter 4, Section 3 Regulating Operation and Parking of Vehicles - Transportation and Engineering

27. Resolution CC21-026 Policy Manual Part 3, Chapter 4, Section

5 Regarding Restricted Parking in Designated Residential Areas - Transportation and Engineering

Following the taking of testimony and a general discussion, the Board upon motion of Commissioner Kerr, duly seconded by Commissioner Kraft-Tharp and by unanimous vote, adopted RESOLUTION CC21-025 and RESOLUTION CC21-026 subject to the adopted conditions.

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REPORTS The Board thanked staff for their assistance and had a general discussion regarding peaceful transfer of power across the state and country. The Board also discussed items including the fundraising efforts for the Jeffco Prosperity Partners Project and the Jeffco Public Health and Pandemic Response Office regarding the vaccine clinic in northern Jefferson County. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. Attest: Board of County Commissioners of the County of Jefferson, Colorado ____________________________ ____________________________ Diane Keathley, Deputy Clerk Lesley Dahlkemper, Chairman

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COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES OF DECEMBER 15, 2020

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado, met in regular session on December 15, 2020 virtually on a WebEx Platform in Jefferson County, Golden, Colorado. Commissioner Lesley Dahlkemper, Chairman presided. Commissioner Casey Tighe, Commissioner Libby Szabo and Diane Keathley, Deputy Clerk to the Board, were present. Commissioner Lesley Dahlkemper, Chairman called the meeting to order. STAFF PRESENT: Donald J. Davis, County Manager Kate Newman, Deputy County Manager Kimberly Sorrells, County Attorney Kourtney Hartmann, Deputy County Attorney Tom Hoby, Parks Director Hillary Merritt, Deputy Director Andrew Valdez, Open Space APPROVAL OF MINUTES Following a general discussion, the Board upon motion of Commissioner Tighe, duly seconded by Commissioner Szabo and by unanimous vote, approved the Minutes of December 8, 2020. CONSENT AGENDA The Board approved the following Resolutions: 1. Resolution CC20-346 Expenditure Approval Listings Dated

December 10, 2020 - Finance 2. Resolution CC20-347 Expenditure Approval Listings Dated

December 17, 2020, December 23, 2020, December 31, 2020 and January 7, 2021 - Finance

3. Resolution CC20-348 Bi-Weekly Payroll Register - Finance

4. Resolution CC20-349 Abatement/Refund of Property Taxes - Board of Equalization

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5. Resolution CC20-350 Agreement - Community First Foundation Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement to Support the Jefferson County Sustainability Commission - Board of County Commissioners

6. Resolution CC20-351 Jefferson County CARES Act Grant

Program Funding and Contingency Amount Delegation Authorities - County Manager

7. Resolution CC20-352 Jefferson County CARES Act Grant

Agreement – Jefferson County School District R-1 - County Manager

8. Resolution CC20-353 Third Amendment to Jefferson County

CARES Act Grant Agreement - Foothills Regional Housing (f/k/a Jefferson County Housing Authority) - County Manager

9. Resolution CC20-354 Tincup Ridge Park - Internal Land

Exchange JCOS20-18 - Open Space

10. Resolution CC20-355 Hangar Ground Lease - KBJC Hangar, LLC for 11675 Airport Way, Hangar B-11B - Airport

11. Resolution CC20-356 Non-Aeronautical Ground Lease - RMEC

LLC for 9769 West 119th Drive, Broomfield, CO - Airport

12. Resolution CC20-357 Purchase Agreement and Sale Agreement - Charles Howard and Leslie Howard for County-Owned Property Located at 12134 S. U.S. Highway 285, Conifer, Colorado - Facilities


11 Regarding AlertLine: Financial and Ethics Fraud Hotline Policy - Finance


20 Regarding Budget Advisory Committee Policy - Strategy, Innovation, & Finance


9 Regarding Telecommuting - Human Resources

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Regular Agenda 16. Resolution CC20-361 Intergovernmental Agreement - Boulder

County and the Cities of Boulder, Westminster, and Arvada for Funding of Rocky Mountain Greenway Trail Crossings - Open Space Public Comment: John Lipsky Randy Stafford

Following the taking of public comment and a general discussion, the Board upon motion of Commissioner Tighe, duly seconded by Commissioner Szabo and by unanimous vote, adopted RESOLUTION CC20-361 subject to the adopted conditions of approval.

PUBLIC HEARING CONSENT AGENDA No one appeared to testify on the following cases: 17. Resolution CC20-345 2020 Budget – December

Supplementary Budget and Appropriation - Strategy, Planning, and Analysis

The Board upon motion of Commissioner Tighe, duly seconded by Commissioner Szabo and by unanimous vote, adopted a resolution approving the item on the consent agenda subject to the adopted conditions of approval. PUBLIC HEARING REGULAR AGENDA 18. Resolution CC20-362 Ordinance Adopting Policy Manual Part

3, Chapter 4, Section 3 Regulating the Operation and Parking of Vehicles - First Reading to Set Public Hearing for January 19, 2021 and Order the Ordinance Published – Transportation and Engineering

Following the taking of testimony and a general discussion, the Board upon the motion of Commissioner Tighe, duly seconded by Commissioner Szabo and by unanimous vote, adopted RESOLUTION CC20-362, subject to the adopted conditions.

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REPORTS Commissioner Dahlkemper announced that Jefferson County and local community partners kicked off the CommUNITY Campaign, a one stop web location for resources including food assistance, mental health help, rental assistance and much more at www.jeffco.us/community. Commissioner Dahlkemper, County Manager Davis and County Attorney Sorrells recognized Commissioner Tighe and Commissioner Szabo, marking the December 15, 2020 Public Hearing as their last hearing. Commissioner Dahlkemper and staff thanked them for their dedication to public service highlighting many successes and accomplishments over their tenure as county commissioners. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. Attest: Board of County Commissioners of the County of Jefferson, Colorado _________________________ ____________________________ Diane Keathley, Deputy Clerk Lesley Dahlkemper, Chairman

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The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado, met in a special session virtually on a WebEx Platform on December 21, 2020. Commissioner Lesley Dahlkemper, Chairman presided. Commissioner Casey Tighe, Commissioner Libby Szabo and Diane Keathley, Deputy Clerk to the Board, were present. Commissioner Lesley Dahlkemper, Chairman called the meeting to order. STAFF PRESENT: Donald J. Davis, County Manager Kimberly Sorrells, County Attorney Kourtney Hartmann, Deputy County Attorney Stephanie Corbo, Mary O’Neil, Daniel Conway, The Board approved the following Resolution: 1. Resolution CC20-276 Special District Mill Levy Certification for

the 2021 Budget Year - Strategy, Planning & Analysis The Board upon motion of Commissioner Tighe, duly seconded by Commissioner Szabo and by unanimous vote, adopted a resolution approving Resolution CC20-276. ADJOURNMENT


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The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado, met in an emergency special session virtually on a WebEx Platform on December 23, 2020. Commissioner Lesley Dahlkemper, Chairman presided. Commissioner Casey Tighe, Commissioner Libby Szabo and Diane Keathley, Deputy Clerk to the Board, were present. Commissioner Lesley Dahlkemper, Chairman called the meeting to order. STAFF PRESENT: Kimberly Sorrells, County Attorney The Board approved the following Resolution: 1. Resolution CC20-363 Jefferson County COVID-19 5-Star

Business Certification Program Variance Request The Board upon motion of Commissioner Tighe, duly seconded by Commissioner Szabo and by unanimous vote, adopted a resolution approving Resolution CC20-363. ADJOURNMENT


Agenda Item_____

M E M O R A N D U M

TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board of County Commissioners

FROM: Donald J. Davis, County Manager

RE: EXPENDITURE APPROVAL LISTINGS

DATE: January 26, 2021

_________________________________________________

Staff Recommendation:

Allow settlement of accounts listed on the Expenditure Approval Listings dated January 21, 2021

Resolution No.

Background:

Jefferson County has established a system of controls to reasonably assure that the claims to be examined and settled by the BCC on the Expenditure Approval Listings are allowable.

Further, the staff has reviewed all claims and has reasonable assurance that all claims are allowable and are in order to be paid.

Original returned to:

Chloe Bair, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, x8605, Jefferson County Finance Division

Distribution:

Jerry DiTullio, County Treasurer

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CC21-027

Agenda Item_____

M E M O R A N D U M



RE: BI-WEEKLY PAYROLL REGISTER


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Approve the issuance of county warrants as listed on this Bi-Weekly Payroll Register for period ending January 16, 2021.

Resolution No.

Background:

Payroll warrants and ACH Direct Deposit Notifications have been prepared in accordance with current Personnel Action forms and time sheets received in the Financial Control Division by the required deadlines and all applicable taxes and deductions have been withheld therefrom. A summary register of these claims has been circulated and thereby presented for audit and allowance by the Board of County Commissioners. The Board of County Commissioners hereby directs the County Treasurer to pay same.

Prepared By: Jefferson County Accounting Division

Distribution: Donald J. Davis, Jerry DiTullio, Accounting

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CC21-028

Agenda Item_____ M E M O R A N D U M



RE: US Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance Program – Local Government Grant

DATE: January 26, 2021 _________________________________________________ Staff Recommendation: WHEREAS, on December 27, 2020, the United States Congress adopted the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 which included Section 501 of Division N which contained additional Coronavirus Response and Relief, Pub. L. No. 116-260, div. N (the “Act”), which established a $25 billionEmergency Rental Assistance fund (the “Fund” or the “Emergency RentalAssistance Program”); and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act, the United States Department of Treasury will make payments from the Fund to States and eligible units of local government; and

WHEREAS, Jefferson County has a population in excess of 200,000 people and therefore is an eligible unit of local government under the Act, and, as a result, the County may request direct payments from the US Department of the Treasury of its portion of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners approves and ratifies the submittal of the request for the Emergency Rental Assistance Funds and authorizes the direct payment of those Funds to the County.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners accepts the Funds, and directs that the award amount be included in a supplemental appropriation to the County budget as needed.

Resolution No.

Fiscal Impact: Exact amount unknown at this time. These are federal funds so there is no TABOR impact and there is no matching requirement.

BCC Briefing Presented on: January 12, 2021

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CC21-029

Originator: Mary Berg, Executive Director of Human Services Distribution: Clerk to the Board, Kourtney Hartmann, County Attorney’s Office; Mary O’Neil, Strategy, Planning & Analysis

BCC HEARING ROUTING FORM (non-purchasing items)

Contacts: Originating Division and Contact: Mary Berg Phone: X4163

County Attorney Contact: Kourtney Hartmann Phone: X8964

Item Title: US Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance Program – Local Government Grant

BCC Business Consent Agenda – January 26, 2021

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Comments

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( ) Department Director Mary Berg 1/19/2021 1/19/2021

( ) Budget Dan Conway 1/19/2021 1/19/2021

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Agenda Item_____ M E M O R A N D U M



RE: Traffic Regulatory Devices Installed July 1 through December 31, 2020


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Staff Recommendation: Approve regulatory signs at various locations within Jefferson County that were installed between July 1 through December 31, 2020 as shown on the attached list.

Resolution No.

Background: Section 42-4-105, C.R.S., authorizes the Board of County Commissioners to place and maintain such traffic control devices upon highways under their jurisdiction as they may deem necessary to indicate and carry out the provisions of Article 4 or local traffic ordinances or to regulate, warn, or guide traffic. Attached is a list of all new regulatory signs installed from July 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020, which needs to be approved by the Board of County Commissioners. These devices were installed per a study and approved by Transportation and Engineering.

Fiscal Impact: None

BCC Briefing Presented on: September 15, 2020

Originator: Yelena Onnen, Traffic Section Supervisor Transportation and Engineering Division

Distribution: Steve Durian, Director, Transportation and Engineering Division Kelsey Hall, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney’s Office

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CC21-030


Contacts: Originating Division and Contact: Yelena Onnen, Traffic Section Supervisor,Transportation & Engineering

Phone: 303-271-8497

County Attorney Contact: Kelsey HallAssistant County Attorney

Phone: 303-271-8903

Title: Regulatory Traffic Signs Installed between July 1 through December 31, 2020

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DateRec’d

DateFrw’d Comments

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(2) Division Director Steve Durian/

(3) Department Director Jeanie Rossillon/

(4) County Attorney Kelsey Hall/


(5)BCC Agenda Coordinator Janice Mayer/

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Our Vision is for Jefferson

County to be a safe place

for all people to live, learn,

work, and play.

Protect, Serve, Enforce

Integrity

Excellence

Respect

Safety in Faith Like most things, the Safety in Faith program looked different in 2020. While the JCSO was not able to host its annual summer summit, we were still able to host two evening workshops, the most recent on December 10. Sheriff Shrader welcomed about 50 faith leaders and administrators to a beneficial mental health-related webinar.

The training included an update by Jefferson County Public Health Deputy Director Jody Erwin and Christine Billings on the disease’s current status in our community, color dial restrictions, and vaccinations. This was followed by the president of the Jefferson Center for Mental Health, who offered useful information to attendees for how to manage one’s own mental health. Dr. Kiara Kuenzler also gave advice for how faith leaders might provide appropriate care and guidance for those they lead.

Christmas Crusade for ChildrenEach December, the JCSO participates in Christmas Crusade, a partnership between KYGO Radio, law enforcement, and the community to sponsor children in need during the holiday season. This year we sponsored 67 children as an agency, but one deputy—Deputy Wonner (far left in photo)—single-handedly sponsored 55 of those.

As a sponsor, he was responsible for delivering all the donated gifts and gift cards to those children, making over 40 stops along his sleigh route in the days leading up to Christmas. We appreciate him and all the employees who participated in Christmas Crusade this year.

Agenda Item_____5

Homicide On October 24, deputies responded to a report of a gunshot wound in the 5000 block of McIntyre St. An adult male had been shot and was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Multiple people were on the property when the shooting occurred, including one male who was interviewed and subsequently arrested on charges of 1st Degree Murder, Tampering with Evidence, Possession of a Weapon by a Previous Offender, and other charges. The suspect was an acquaintance of the victim. The case is currently scheduled for a jury trial beginning June 28, 2021.

Amazon Van Theft On October 26, deputies responded to the 5500 block of W. Rowland Pl., where an Amazon delivery driver reported being held at knife point by a male suspect who then stole the delivery van. A second suspect in a pickup truck followed the delivery van as it left the area. The Amazon van was located a short time later near W. Ottawa Dr. and S. Depew St. Witnesses at that location saw the two suspects loading packages from the van to the pickup truck, but the pickup has not been located and the suspects have not yet been identified. This is an ongoing investigation.

Residential Burglary On November 3, deputies responded to W. Quincy Ave. and S. Eldridge St. for a hit and run accident involving a Ford Explorer that had been driven recklessly by a male who ran from the scene. Shortly after, we received a report of a burglary in the area. Upon arriving home, a female homeowner was approached by a male who asked to borrow her phone, then ran into her home when she refused. After leaving the house, he was located in the area and arrested on charges of 2nd Degree Burglary, 1st Degree Trespass, and Attempted Motor Vehicle Theft. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for January 20, 2021.

Residential Arson On December 11, deputies responded to the 7100 block of S. Depew St. where an adult female occupant of the home had made multiple attempts to set the house on fire. Arriving deputies caught her trying to leave the scene, but she was interviewed, arrested, and charged with two counts of Arson, 3rd Degree Assault, and Child Abuse. The suspect’s father was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, and a child was home at the time. South Metro Fire was able to extinguish the fire. The case was scheduled for a preliminary hearing on January 15, 2021.

Robbery On December 17, deputies responded to the area of Southwest Plaza Mall on a report of a robbery. A male suspect robbed a female victim at knife point of her cell phone and other items. With the help of a witness, the victim was able to follow the suspect vehicle—later determined to be a stolen Honda CRV—until deputies could intercept. The pursuit was called off for public safety concerns and the suspect has not yet been identified or located. This is an ongoing investigation. 2

A priority one call is a “call for service that

is critical or in-progress, where immediate

intervention is required to avert personal

injury, or where prompt arrival is necessary

to effect criminal apprehension.”

October November December

Mountain Precinct Priority One Calls Received 73 47 44

Average Create to Arrival Response Time 00:09:15 00:11:28 00:12:15

Target Response Time 0:10:00 0:10:00 0:10:00

North Precinct Priority One Calls Received 68 62 47



South Precinct Priority One Calls Received 182 158 152



323 267 243

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As of December 29, 2020, the JCSO’s effective staffing for sworn employees was at 84.4%. Six sworn employees were on continuous FMLA leave, four on military leave, three in light duty assignments, and one sworn employee was out for a worker’s comp injury. In addition, 21 were in the academy and two were in field training in Patrol.

The turnover rate for 2020 was 10.4%; however, the ideal attrition rate is about 6%. The table below illustrates vacant positions in the agency as of December 28, 2020.

Staff Sworn Professional Total

2020 Authorized 566 254 820

2020 Actual 513 221 734

Vacancies Under Authorized 53 33 86

Unfunded Positions 1 10 11

Total Vacancies 52 23 75

Sheriff 1

Undersheriff 1

Division Chief 3

Commander 16

Lieutenant/Sergeant 62

Deputy Sheriff Investigator 44

Deputy Sheriff State and Dept. Certified

438

TOTAL 565

The JCSO currently has 13 School Resource

Officers (SRO) who normally work 208 days each

year in Jefferson County middle and high schools.

Due to COVID-19, however, their shifts over the

past two months have included working in other

areas of the JCSO due to remote learning. Jeffco

schools closed in mid-November and the table

below reflects the decrease in reported activity

month by month.

When schools resumed remote learning

in November, four SROs were briefly re-

assigned to Patrol, with the rest re-

assigned to Detentions. Now, all SROs

are temporarily assigned to Detentions,

with the exception of one who has been

helping with COVID curative testing.

Report Type October November December

Felony 4 0 0

Misdemeanor 22 6 0

Incident 33 14 0

Supplemental 28 6 4

Total 87 26 4

Crime Prevention The crime prevention deputy addresses citizen concerns and shares vital information with the

public through on-site visits, public presentations, tours, special events, Nextdoor.com

notifications, and other opportunities.

Consistent with most of 2020, the fourth quarter offered very few in-person public engagement

opportunities due to COVID-19. Deputy Bybee was still able to provide several virtual presentations

and respond to numerous community concerns and questions received through Nextdoor, the

website, and email about a variety of topics

Crime Prevention activity this quarter also included:

On October 6, participation in two National Night Out events in South Jeffco

Also on October 6, presentation at Canterbury’s annual HOA meeting

On October 7, conducted a CPTED survey at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Golden

On October 20, presentation to the South Jeffco Business Alliance on situational awareness,

theft prevention, and verbal de-escalation

On November 4, presentation at the Willowbrook HOA meeting

Also in November, two meetings with concerned neighbors in both the 16000 block of W.

10th Ave. and the 13000 block of W. 38th Ave.

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In the fourth quarter, the Crimes Against Children Unit investigated 99 new cases, including

two separate cases involving juvenile runaways, considered at-risk due to their age. In

November, a 12-year-old boy ran away after disagreeing with his mom over the content on his

phone. She told him to go outside and cool down, but he never returned to the house. After an

extensive search involving multiple agencies, the boy was located two days later. And on two

different occasions in December, a 12-year-old girl ran way after being disciplined by a parent.

Both times she was located within a few hours of leaving.

Other notable activity for the quarter included sentencing of a defendant in December for a

2019 case involving sexual assault on a child. At the time of the crime, the male defendant was

a teacher at a childcare facility in South Jeffco. While entrusted with the care of children at the

facility, he sexually assaulted a four-year-old child. He was sentenced to 18 years to life in the

Department of Corrections.

In the fourth quarter, the Family Crimes Unit reviewed 435 cases, including 132 in October,

137 in November and 166 in December. Of the 435 cases reviewed, 397 were domestic

violence-related incidents. In October, the JCSO made 44 domestic violence-related arrests,

with 53 in November and 45 in December.

Significant activity for the unit included upgrading misdemeanor charges to felony charges in

November for a suspect who violated a protection order by entering the victim’s home while

she was gone, surprising her when she returned with her two children, and assaulting her,

causing minor injuries. The suspect is charged with 1st Degree Burglary, 3rd Degree Assault,

Violation of a Protection Order, and Child Abuse (due to children being present).

Earlier in the year, a victim reported her fiancé had slapped her repeatedly in the face and

strangled her, causing minor injuries. The suspect is a professional boxer and was charged

with 2nd Degree Assault and 3rd Degree Assault. In December he pled guilty to 2nd Degree

Assault and is scheduled for sentencing on January 19, 2021.

Also scheduled for sentencing that day is the defendant of a 2nd Degree Assault that occurred in

June, after deputies responded to a call of a suspicious vehicle. Upon arrival, deputies learned the

defendant had a warrant for her arrest and in the process of transporting her, they also learned she

had a restraining order prohibiting any contact with the passenger of the vehicle she had been in.

During arrest, the defendant struck her head against a deputy’s, causing him pain. In December,

she pled guilty to the 2nd Degree Assault as well as Resisting Arrest and 3rd Degree Assault.

Cases Assigned 37

Cases Closed 36

Cases Open 4

New Registrations 51

Re-registrations 153

De-registrations 42

In the fourth quarter two employees

maintained over 400 sex offender

records and verified 78 addresses.5

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The primary goal of the JCSO Traffic Unit is to reduce

traffic accidents involving fatalities and injury. Each

month the Traffic Unit provides Patrol with strategic

deployment recommendations based on monthly crash

analysis. When fully staffed, the unit includes one

sergeant, four motorcycle deputies, and two DUI

enforcement cars. However, after the Thanksgiving

holiday, the four motors deputies were temporarily re-

assigned: two assisted with COVID testing at headquarters, and two assisted Patrol. Traffic

statistics for December reflect these re-assignments.

Summonses include those issued by the Traffic Unit and Patrol

for Model Traffic Code violations or state violations. To help stop

the spread of Covid-19 during this quarter, traffic stops were limited,

resulting in a significant decrease in summonses.

Crash Type October November December

Fatal 3 0 0

Injury 29 24 13

Property 155 154 175

Total 187 178 188

Crash Data Common causal factors for fatal crashes and injuries in the fourth quarter were inattentive driving,

driving under the influence and speeding.

Speed Mitigation Grant October November December

Time Dedicated (in hours) 60 41 10

Summonses 148 99 24

Overall for the quarter, Patrol and DUI deputies made 35 DUI arrests, with the DUI car accounting for

11 of those.

Summonses 4th Quarter

2019 1,596

2020 1,087

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DUI Arrests October November December

Total DUI Arrests 9 19 7

A speed mitigation grant allows for additional hours of enforcement along Highway 93 and Highway

285, but limiting citizen contacts due to COVID and the re-assignment of motors deputies during De-

cember resulted in 340 fewer summonses during the fourth quarter this year compared to last year.

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Jefferson County as a whole has seen an increase in homicide, robbery, aggravated assault,

arson, burglary, and theft crime reports from 2019 to 2020. The graph below was created

using 2020 data through September, for a projected year-end total of approximately

27,000 reports. The graph includes the Sheriff’s Office but excludes the City of Westminster

because a majority of the city is located within Adams County.

During the fourth quarter, the jail population was at 760 as a result of COVID-19 and one

floor of the jail remaining closed due to budget reductions. To achieve this number –

significantly lower than the jail’s operational capacity of 1148 – new booking standards

were adopted on March 31, 2020, that limited the types of crimes booked into the jail.

However, several months of restrictive booking standards and a reduced jail population

resulted in higher crime rates and frustrated local governments.

Therefore, in early September, booking standards were relaxed slightly to allow for some

lower level felonies and to increase the jail population from 658 to its current 760.

Unfortunately, more inmates sharing the same amount of space may have contributed to

the jail’s second outbreak of COVID-19 that affected 173 inmates and 24 employees

during the fourth quarter. In addition to the slight relief in booking standards, more

sustainable solutions were sought, including re-opening the closed floor of the jail and

transitioning some inmates to an off-site location.

In November, the Board of County Commissioners approved funding to temporarily re-hire

detentions employees and reopen the closed floor of the jail for one year, thereby expanding

our current capacity during COVID by 216 beds. Discussions regarding the future for this

floor will continue over the course of the coming year, considering that hiring is the greatest

challenge to expanding jail capacity. Also, next month the jail will begin transferring work

release inmates to an off-site location managed by Intervention Community Corrections

Services (ICCS), freeing one more module for additional inmates. This increased capacity

is expected to enhance public safety by allowing booking standards to be relaxed to an

even greater extent.

Specifically for the Sheriff’s Office, reports of vehicle trespasses were up 10% over 2019,

vehicle theft was up 34%, and fraud increased by 58%. Fourth quarter actual numbers for

these crimes are reflected in the Part 1 & Part 2 crime statistics table on page 9.

*Countywide statistics used NIBRS reporting, while JCSO specific data (bottom paragraph) used

UCR reporting; the difference being UCR classifies crime by the highest charge while NIBRS counts

all charges

Motor Vehicle Thefts

In Jefferson County, property crimes such as

residential and commercial burglaries, motor

vehicle trespasses, and motor vehicle theft are

the most common crimes we investigate. There-

fore, we expend considerable effort reviewing

these focus crimes that are of great concern to

the community and we continually seek effective

ways to prevent them from occurring at an increasing rate.

The Patrol and Criminal Investigations Divisions research occurrences of focus crimes to

determine if there are similarities that would indicate a spree or a crime series involving the

same suspect or suspects. This research, combined with scene saturations at the time of

occurrence, leads to the identification and arrest of suspects for these common crimes.

Fourth Quarter 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Burglary 116 142 112 104 164*

Motor Vehicle Trespass 206 210 251 206 339*

Motor Vehicle The 85 97 88 96 125*

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* See page 9 for explanations of increased 4th quarter numbers for all three focus crimes.

To further illustrate focus crimes, Jefferson County experienced the following ongoing

investigations during the fourth quarter:

During the overnight hours on October 19, nine vehicles were trespassed, one vehicle

was stolen and one was attempted, and a business was burglarized in the area of W.

Quincy Ave. and Belleview, between C-470 and S. Kipling. The suspects gained entry

through unlocked doors, stealing two handguns and miscellaneous items.

During the overnight hours on November 2, five vehicles were trespassed, one vehicle

was stolen, and a mailbox and a garage were burglarized in the Applewood neighbor-

hood. The suspect(s) gained entry through unlocked doors and pried the mailbox open.

From November 28—December 3, we received 48 reports for focus crimes along the I-

70 corridor from the Genesee area to the Denver West area. These reports included 38

vehicle trespasses, 8 burglaries, and 2 stolen vehicles. The crimes occurred between

4:00—6:00 a.m. and two different groups of suspects are believed to be involved.

Crime Type 4Q16 4Q17 4Q18 4Q19 4Q20

PART 1 Arson 6 3 2 5 7

Assault 209 243 227 245 210

Burglary 116 142 112 104 164*

Homicide/A empt Homicide 1 2 4 0 3

Kidnap 4 4 4 3 3

Motor Vehicle The (MVT) 85 97 88 96 125**

Robbery 5 8 7 13 11

The 445 409 406 329 379

Unlawful Sexual Behavior

63 96 81 66 59

Total 934 1,004 931 861 961

PART 2 Drugs 94 105 92 86 35

Family 132 158 137 133 128

Forgery 37 16 13 19 15

Fraud 210 177 189 156 539***

Government 51 75 85 59 38

Mischief 158 155 151 142 144

Morals 5 9 5 9 11

Peace 186 213 192 162 161

Property 137 97 77 86 65

Trespass‐Dwelling 14 20 8 10 13

Trespass‐Vehicle 206 210 251 206 339****

Weapons 15 10 8 12 6

Total 1,245 1,245 1,208 1,080 1,494

Grand Total 2,179 2,249 2,139 1,941 2,455

A crime analyst compiles

Part 1 and Part 2 crime

reports each quarter.

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Fourth quarter five-year comparisons for Part 1 and Part 2 crimes are illustrated in

the table below.

* Burglaries are up due to a sharp increase in mailbox burglaries.

** MVTs have seen a steady increase since September, and include attempted motor vehicle thefts.

*** Fraud has increased dramatically due to COVID-related scams and unemployment fraud.

**** Vehicle trespasses have increased due to November and December sprees in the North Precinct.

Agenda Item_____

M E M O R A N D U M



RE: 2021 Budget – January Supplementary Budget and Appropriation

DATE: January 26, 2021 _________________________________________________


RESOLVED, that the 2021 Budget adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on November 17, 2020, is hereby amended as follows:

1. The budget and appropriation of the General Fund for the Strategy,Innovation and Finance Department, are hereby increased in theamount of $3,598,920 for the Colorado State Small Business ReliefProgram; to be offset by a like amount of state grant revenue.

2. The budget and appropriation of the General Fund, are herebyincreased in the amount of $7,806,000 for COVID-19 earmarkedsavings appropriated but not expended in 2020; to be offset by a likeamount of committed fund balance from the General Fund.

3. The budget and appropriation of the General Fund for the CountyAttorney’s Office, are hereby increased in the amount of $38,415 foradministrative salary adjustments; to be offset by a like amount ofunrestricted fund balance from the General Fund.

4. The budget and appropriation of the General Fund for the CountyAttorney’s Office, are hereby increased in the amount of $38,670 forlitigation expenses appropriated but not expended in 2020; to beoffset by a like amount of unrestricted fund balance from the GeneralFund.

5. The budget and appropriation of the General Fund for the Board ofCounty Commissioners’ Office, are hereby increased in the amount of$12,163 for administrative salary adjustments; to be offset by a likeamount of unrestricted fund balance from the General Fund.

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6. The budget and appropriation of the General Fund for the CountyManager’s Office, are hereby increased in the amount of $30,265 foradministrative salary adjustments; to be offset by a like amount ofunrestricted fund balance from the General Fund.

7. The budget and appropriation of the General Fund for the PublicAffairs Department, are hereby increased in the amount of $44,942for administrative adjustments to restore salaries omitted duringbudget development; to be offset by a like amount of unrestrictedfund balance from the General Fund.

8. The budget and appropriation of the General Fund for the Treasurer’sOffice, are hereby increased in the amount of $9,685 foradministrative adjustments to restore salaries omitted during budgetdevelopment; to be offset by a like amount of unrestricted fundbalance from the General fund.

9. The budget and appropriation of the Open Space Fund for the ParksDepartment, are hereby increased in the amount of $284,000 foradministrative adjustments to restore salaries omitted during budgetdevelopment; to be offset by a like amount of unrestricted fundbalance from the Open Space Fund.

10. The budget and appropriation of the Library Fund for the JeffersonCounty Public Library, are hereby increased in the amount of$6,921,565 for facility projects; to be offset by a like amount ofunrestricted fund balance from the Library Fund.

11. The authorization of the Open Space Fund for the Parks Department,is hereby increased 3.0 regular positions.

12. The authorization of the Library Fund for the Jefferson County PublicLibrary, is hereby increased 2.0 grant funded positions.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution shall be transmitted immediately to the affected spending agencies; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this Resolution shall be filed by the Director of Strategy, Planning, and Analysis with the Division of Local Government in the State of Colorado Department of Local Affairs.

Resolution No. CC21-002

Background: Departments have identified and briefed programs or grants that were not identified or awarded prior to budget adoption.

BCC Briefing Presented on: December 8, 2020; December 15, 2020; January 12, 2021; and January 19, 2021

Fiscal Impact: This resolution will increase the 2021 budget and appropriations in various funds by a net total of $18,784,625. This supplemental identifies $3,598,920 in expenditures with offsetting revenues, and $15,185,705 in expenditures in the use of available fund balance. The specific funds and departments are identified on the attachment. This resolution also authorizes the addition of 3.0 regular and 2.0 grant funded positions.

Original returned to: Daniel Conway, Strategy, Innovation & Finance, x8507

Distribution: Mary O’Neil, Strategy, Innovation & Finance, x8570 Chloe Bair, Strategy, Innovation & Finance, x8605 Stephanie Corbo, Strategy, Innovation & Finance, x8542 Kourtney Hartmann, County Attorney’s Office, x8964


Contacts: Originating Division and Contact: SPA / Daniel Conway Phone: x8507

County Attorney Contact: Kourtney Hartmann Phone: x8964

2021 Budget – January Supplementary Budget and Appropriation

ROUTING

O R D E R

Division Authorized Signatures

Name / Initials

Date Rec’d

Date Frw’d Comments

( 1 ) Originator Daniel Conway / DKC 1/14/21 1/14/21 Initiator

( 2 ) Division Director Mary O’Neil / (*) 1/14/21 1/14/21 * Approved via email (attached)

( 3 ) Department Director Stephanie Corbo / (*) 1/14/21 1/14/21 * Approved via email (attached)

( 4 ) County Attorney Kourtney Hartmann / (*) 1/14/21 1/19/21 * Approved via email (attached)


( 5 ) BCC Agenda Coordinator Janice Mayer / 1/19/21

4/2016

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Documents

Board of County Commissioners Meeting Tuesday, January 26