July 30, 2026 City of Boulder City Council Special Meeting

The City of Boulder City Council held a special meeting on July 30, 2026, primarily focused on discussions regarding the local minimum wage ordinance, specifically the tip offset amount for food and beverage industry workers. Staff presented updated data and community feedback on the proposed ordinance to amend the tip offset, with several options considered to balance restaurant industry challenges and worker wages. Public testimony overwhelmingly opposed increasing the tip offset, citing concerns about worker pay cuts amid high living costs and advocating for alternative support measures for restaurants such as commercial rent relief and task forces. Council members expressed a preference to maintain the current tip offset schedule and emphasized the need for collaborative solutions involving workers, businesses, landlords, and experts. The council also discussed forming a task force to address broader economic challenges affecting both workers and small businesses. Additionally, the council sought direction on proceeding with a wildfire resilience measure related to open space, debating whether to pursue a ballot measure or a code change, with timing and legal considerations noted. No final votes on the tip offset ordinance or wildfire measure were recorded during this meeting, but there was consensus on exploring a task force and further deliberations on wildfire resilience.