May 7, 2026 City of Boulder City Council Meeting

The City of Boulder City Council held a regular meeting on May 7, 2026, which included extensive public comments primarily focused on local wage policies, housing issues, and community concerns. Several speakers urged the council to maintain or increase the tipped minimum wage and to consider implementing a residential vacancy tax to address housing shortages. The council also discussed various land use and historic preservation matters, including landmark designation for a historically significant property and several landmark alteration certificate applications. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to reviewing and adopting an omnibus code amendment (Ordinance 8745) that included corrections, clarifications, and substantive changes to land use regulations, such as removing combined floor area limits for office uses and adjusting height modification standards for certain building types. The council unanimously approved the landmark designation ordinance and passed the omnibus code amendment with a 5-1 vote. Additionally, a proposal to remove size restrictions on outdoor patios for breweries and similar businesses was unanimously supported. The meeting reflected ongoing efforts to balance development, historic preservation, and community economic concerns.