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City Council · regular
April 2, 2026 City of Boulder City Council Meeting
- Date
- Series
- regular
- Status
- past
- Starts
- 17:30
- Sources
- Laserfiche: 6 files; PrimeGov: 3 files (meeting 155); YouTube playlist; YouTube's automatic captions
- 1.Call to Order and Roll Call
- 2.Open Comment
- 3.Declarations
- A.Arts Week Declaration to be presented by Council Member Benjamin Total time: 10 min
- 4.Consent Agenda
- A.Consideration of a motion to approve the January 8, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
- B.Consideration of a motion to approve the January 22, 2026 Special City Council Meeting Minutes
- C.Consideration of a motion to accept the March 12, 2026 Study Session Summary regarding the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Formation Analysis and Initial Recommendations
- D.Consideration of a motion to approve the revised 2026 Policy Statement on Regional, State and Federal Issues
- E.Consideration of a motion to appoint Council Member Matt Benjamin as the City of Boulder’s representative on the Boulder County Elected Officials Regional Working Group on Homelessness and to appoint Council Member Tina Marquis as first alternate
- F.Consideration of a motion to authorize the city manager to execute a ten-year water lease agreement with the Town of Erie
- G.Consideration of a motion authorizing the city manager to convey a 454 square foot utility easement to 2555 30th STREET LLC, located within the City-owned property identified as 0 Mapleton
- H.Consideration of a motion to adopt Resolution 1373 authorizing the City Manager to execute a grant agreement with CDOT Division of Aeronautics for an unleaded aviation fuel subsidy at the Boulder Municipal Airport
- I.Consideration of a motion to adopt Resolution 1374 establishing a framework to guide planning of a future Service Area Expansion Plan for the Area III-Planning Reserve; and setting forth related details
- J.Introduction, first reading and consideration of a motion to order published by title only, Ordinance 8739 amending Chapter 11-1, “Water Utility,” B.R.C. 1981, to provide additional protections for the City of Boulder municipal watershed and water supply; and setting forth related details
- K.Introduction, first reading and consideration of a motion to order published by title only Ordinance 8741 designating the property at 745 University Ave., City of Boulder, Colorado, to be known as the Polls and Registration House, as an individual landmark under Chapter 9-11, “Historic Preservation,” B.R.C. 1981; and setting forth related details
- L.Introduction and consideration of a motion to order published by title only and adopt by emergency measure Ordinance 8746 adopting Supplement 166, which codifies previously adopted ordinances as amendments to the Boulder Revised Code, 1981; and setting forth related details
- M.Introduction, first reading and consideration of a motion to order published by title only, Ordinance 8747 vacating and authorizing the City Manager to execute a deed of vacation for a portion of a pedestrian and bicycle path easement generally located at 2717 Glenwood Dr. (LUR2025-00080)
- N.Introduction, first reading, and consideration of a motion to order published by title only Ordinance 8748 enacting Chapter 8-12, “Metropolitan Districts,” B.R.C. 1981; and setting forth related details
- O.Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8738 amending annexation Ordinances 8728 and 8729 to add legal descriptions for the two annexation areas of the property located at 915 5th Street; and setting forth related details
- P.Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8740 amending Section 3-17-8, “Duties and Powers of City Manager,” B.R.C. 1981, extending sales and use tax to battery systems; and setting forth related details
- Q.Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8742 vacating and authorizing the City Manager to execute a deed of vacation for a portion of Colorado Avenue right-of-way located north of 1100 28th St. (LUR2025-00070)
- 5.Call-up Check-In
Total time: 5 min
- A.Consideration of a Site Review Amendment to the Boulder Jewish Commons Lot 2b located at 6018 Oreg Ave. for the development of a new synagogue. Reviewed under case no. LUR2025-00031
- B.Consideration of Left Hand Water District’s request for comment regarding a water tap for a property in Area III-Rural Preservation of the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan (4360 N 55th Street)
- C.Consideration of a Site Review to redevelop the site at 1100 28th St. and 2895 E. College Ave. into a mixed-use student housing development with 149 units in three buildings. Reviewed under case no. LUR2025-00037
- D.Consideration of a Landmark Alteration Certificate to demolish an existing accessory building and construct a new 500 square foot accessory building at 432 Concord Ave. (HIS2026-00035), a non-contributing property in the Mapleton Hill Historic District
- 6.Public Hearings
- A.Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8743 amending Sections 10-3-19, "Short-Term Rentals," permitting tenants to apply for Festival Lodging Rental Licenses and 4-20-18, ”Rental License Fee,” B.R.C. 1981, by adding an associated fee; and setting forth related details Staff Time: 10 Min Council Time: 50 Min Total Time: 60 Min
- 7.Matters from the City Manager
- A.Exploring Our New Authority to Modify the Tip Offset: Policy Options Staff Time: 15 Min Council Time: 60 Min Total Time: 75 Min
- 8.Matters from the City Attorney
- 9.Matters from the Mayor and City Council
- 10.Discussion Items
- 11.Debrief
- 12.Adjournment Total Time: 3:30 Hours
- Additional Materials
- Declarations
- A.TGTHR Day Declaration
- B.Arbor Day Declaration
- C.Transgender Day of Visibility Declaration
Excerpts by topic
AI-read · unreviewed43 mentions; quotes verbatim from the captions or agenda, chosen by a model, unchecked by a personfor an unleaded aviation fuel subsidy at the Boulder Municipal Airport
amending annexation Ordinances 8728 and 8729 to add legal descriptions for the two annexation areas
establishing a framework to guide planning of a future Service Area Expansion Plan for the Area III-Planning Reserve
a water tap for a property in Area III-Rural Preservation of the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan
regarding the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Formation Analysis and Initial Recommendations
representative on the Boulder County Elected Officials Regional Working Group on Homelessness
Consideration of a Landmark Alteration Certificate to demolish an existing accessory building
enacting Chapter 8-12, “Metropolitan Districts,” B.R.C. 1981; and setting forth related details
redevelop the site at 1100 28th St. and 2895 E. College Ave. into a mixed-use student housing development
to provide additional protections for the City of Boulder municipal watershed and water supply
You refused to pass an anti-Islamophobia resolution yet you passed three Israeli related resolutions.
This council would rather partner with real estate developers and surveillance tech like Flock technology that violates our Fourth Amendment rights.
And what about BI Inc paid by ICE to act as bounty hunters
Denounce Israel and AIPAC now it's the bare minimum.
but Flock profits from deportations and detention centers
I presented to this city a template and a road map to bring unleaded fuel to the airport
aircraft at the airport can use unleaded fuel with the with the appropriate approvals
it is so great to have somebody that understands a community airport like that
Changes to the wage schedule for tipped workers is set to exacerbate the affordability crisis
a potential proposal to freeze the tipped wage credit so that our wages do not increase with the rising minimum wage
High commercial rent unpredictable utilities and when Xcel turns our powers off at my restaurant
neighborhood that includes access to an awesome Rec Center with a pool, gym and all the great other features
Why can't we have two good rec centers in our own neighborhood
forward with the ballot measure which would change the dedicated open space tax
An increase to the tip credit from 302 to 437 would be a decrease in take-home pay by over $2,000 per worker
South Boulder Rec Center is a place that kids can walk to
it is true that the kids are talking about fun and the adults are talking about budget
Fund Our Future, our facilities assessment, and exploring ballot measures, I hope that paints a much clearer picture
This year during Boulder Arts Week, Boulder also launches the Boulder Arts Blueprint, a long-term strategic plan
The Boulder Arts blueprint are reflective of Boulder's commitment to building a welcoming creative community
This lease is minimal. It does not in any way jeopardize the water demands that we have in the city
resolution 1374 establishing a framework to guide planning of a future service area expansion for area three
I am a yes on the consent agenda except for item number sorry, item I, the area three per the concerns
a water tap for a property in area three rural preservation of the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan
into a mixed-use student housing development with 149 units in three buildings
5D is the consideration of a landmark alteration certificate to demolish an existing accessory building
Part of our um housing mediation and eviction prevention
our mediation services are already active as well as eviction prevention
they already know the dates for Sundance. So they would be able to go ahead and prepare their place
It'll make more homelessness, more wealth divide, all of that with Sundance
It's like CU South. Too much growth. CU is great, but not too much
Everything is related to Sundance because it's money
we are in support of expanding the housing opportunities during the Sundance Film Festival
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