Boulder Politics

Boulder City Council

Taishya Adams

Council Member · term ends 2026

35
roll calls on file
30
yes
5
no
0
absent
94%
with the majority
1
motions moved

Votes against

DateMotionResult
Sep 3
2026
4 · Approve consent agenda items 4A through 4I, including minutes, ballot measure order, staff performance evaluations, the county fiber IGA, the Ponca Place vacation ordinance first reading, the marijuana energy offset repeal, and the liquor ordinance second reading.
unofficialat 2:34:08
passed 7-1
Aug 20
2026
5C · Approve the purchase agreement between KGID and MA-LR Boulder LLC for the sale of KGID-owned property at 2121 Broadway, and authorize the city manager to execute it.
Consideration of a motion to adjourn as the Boulder City Council and convene as the City of Boulder Downtown Commercial District (formerly known as the Central Area General Improvement District) (CAGID) Board of Directors; and Consideration of a motion to approve a purchase agreement between CAGID and MA-LR Boulder, LLC, for the disposal of CAGID-owned real property located at 2121 Broadway and authorize the city manager, acting as the General Manager of CAGID, to execute the purchase agreement and all associated documents; and Consideration of a motion to adjourn as the City of Boulder Downtown Commercial District (formerly known as the Central Area General Improvement District) (CAGID) Board of Directors and reconvene as the Boulder City Council Staff Time: 15 Min Council Time: 75 Min
unofficialat 2:24:50
passed 7-1
Aug 6
2026
5A · Adopt Ordinance 8763, submitting formation of the Boulder Downtown Development Authority to the November 2026 ballot.
1. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8758 submitting to the electors of the city of Boulder at the Regular Municipal Coordinated Election to be held on Tuesday November 3, 2026, the question of authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of financing community recreation, safety infrastructure, and other capital projects; specifying the form of the ballot and other election procedures; and setting forth related details; 2. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8759 submitting to the electors of the city of Boulder at the Regular Municipal Coordinated Election to be held on Tuesday November 3, 2026, the question of raising taxes in the city of Boulder by the adoption of a Vacancy Excise Tax imposed on homes that are occupied for 183 days or less per year, with such amount to increase annually in accordance with the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Consumer Price Index to support general city services; specifying the form of the ballot and other election procedures; and setting forth related details; 3. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8761 submitting to the electors of the city of Boulder at the Regular Municipal Coordinated Election to be held on Tuesday November 3, 2026, the question of amending the Boulder Home Rule Charter to add a new Section 73, “Collective Bargaining for Firefighters,” creating a charter guaranteed right for full-time fire department employees to bargain collectively; specifying the form of the ballot and other election procedures; and setting forth related details; 4. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8762 submitting to the electors of the city of Boulder at the Regular Municipal Coordinated Election to be held on Tuesday November 3, 2026, the question of authorizing an amendment of the Boulder Home Rule Charter to modify the calculation of the city’s debt limitation, as set forth in the ballot; specifying the form of the ballot and other election procedures; and setting forth related details; 5. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8763 (1) determining the necessity of establishing the Boulder Downtown Development Authority, and (2) submitting to the qualified electors of the proposed Boulder Downtown Development Authority at the Regular Municipal Coordinated Election to be held on Tuesday November 3, 2026, the question concerning the formation of the Boulder Downtown Development Authority and a ballot issue to waive applicable revenue and spending limits in the city of Boulder, Colorado, declaring the necessity for an election on November 3, 2026, concerning the formation of such authority pursuant to Colo. Const. Art. X, Sec. 20 and statutory revenue limitations for such authority, allowing the city to pledge tax increment funds on behalf of the Boulder Downtown Development Authority, determining organizational aspects of the Boulder Downtown Development Authority board; specifying the form of the ballot and other election procedures; and setting forth related details Staff Time: 20 Min Council Time: 165 Min
unofficialat 5:05:08
tied 4-4
Jul 23
2026
3B · Approve continued operation of the airport, with a one-year waiting period before accepting any FAA grant that carries a perpetuity obligation.
Continued to the August 6 th meeting : Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan (BVCP) Adoption: Consideration of one or more motions to: (1) approve or amend conditions of approval to the BVCP update made by the Planning Board; and (2) approve or amend conditions of approval to the BVCP update made by the Board of County Commissioners; and (3) approve or amend recommended amendments to the BVCP update made by the Planning Board, County Planning Commission, and Board of County Commissioners. Staff Time: 15 Min Council Time: 45 Min
unofficialat 4:04:35
failed 3-6
Jul 23
2026
3B · Amend the airport motion so that every future FAA grant carrying a perpetuity obligation must come back to council for approval, not just staff approval.
Continued to the August 6 th meeting : Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan (BVCP) Adoption: Consideration of one or more motions to: (1) approve or amend conditions of approval to the BVCP update made by the Planning Board; and (2) approve or amend conditions of approval to the BVCP update made by the Board of County Commissioners; and (3) approve or amend recommended amendments to the BVCP update made by the Planning Board, County Planning Commission, and Board of County Commissioners. Staff Time: 15 Min Council Time: 45 Min
unofficialat 4:07:46confidence medium
failed 3-6

All roll calls

DateMotionResultABTWTAMBRKTMRSNSMW
Sep 17
2026
4A-4G · Approve the consent agenda, items 4A through 4G.
unofficialat 1:20:40
passed 8-0YYYYYYYY
Sep 17
2026
6A · Adopt Ordinance 8765, designating 1004 Lincoln Pl. as an individual landmark, the Beard-Stoyva House.
Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8765 designating the property at 1004 Lincoln Pl., City of Boulder, Colorado, to be known as the Beard–Stoyva House, as an individual landmark under Chapter 9-11, “Historic Preservation,” B.R.C. 1981; and setting forth related details Staff Time: 10 Min Council Time: 5 Min Applicant Time: 5 Min
unofficialat 1:39:40
passed 8-0YYYYYYYY
Sep 17
2026
6B · Adopt Ordinance 8766, designating 844-850 12th St. as an individual landmark, the Hailman-Bedell-Stefanic Property.
Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8766 designating the property at 844-850 12th St., City of Boulder, Colorado, to be known as the Heilman–Bedell–Stepanek Property, as an individual landmark under Chapter 9-11, “Historic Preservation,” B.R.C. 1981; and setting forth related details Staff Time: 10 Min Council Time: 5 Min Applicant Time: 5 Min
unofficialat 1:53:04
passed 8-0YYYYYYYY
Sep 17
2026
6C · Adopt Ordinance 8770, repealing energy offset requirements for medical and recreational marijuana businesses.
Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8770 amending Chapter 14, “Medical Marijuana,” and Chapter 16, “Recreational Marijuana,” B.R.C. 1981, repealing Energy Offset Requirements; and setting forth related details Staff Time: 15 Min Council Time: 45 Min
unofficialat 2:07:02
passed 8-0YYYYYYYY
Sep 3
2026
Special 2A · Call an executive session under CRS 24-6-402(4)(a) to receive confidential legal advice on authorized uses of city open space.
unofficialat 0:05:05confidence medium
passed 6-0YYYYYY
Sep 3
2026
4 · Approve consent agenda items 4A through 4I, including minutes, ballot measure order, staff performance evaluations, the county fiber IGA, the Ponca Place vacation ordinance first reading, the marijuana energy offset repeal, and the liquor ordinance second reading.
unofficialat 2:34:08
passed 7-1YYNYYYYY
Sep 3
2026
6A · Adopt Ordinance 8757 amending Title 4 to allow pedal-cab agency and driver licenses.
Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8757 amending Title 4, “Licenses and Permits,” B.R.C. 1981, allowing for Pedal-Cab Agency and Driver Licenses; and setting forth related details Staff Time: 15 Min Council Time: 15 Min
unofficialat 3:04:44
passed 7-0, 1 absentYYYYYYY
Sep 3
2026
2A · Convene an executive session for confidential legal advice on authorized uses of city open space.
Consideration of a motion to call an Executive Session of the City Council pursuant to §24-6-402(4)(a), C.R.S., and City of Boulder Charter Section 21A(a)(2) to receive confidential legal advice regarding authorized uses of city open space 60 min
unofficialat 0:05:05
passed 6-0YYYYYY
Sep 3
2026
4 · Approve consent agenda items A through I, including 2026 performance evaluations and salary adjustments for the city manager, city attorney, and municipal judge.
Debrief
unofficialat 2:34:08
passed 8-0YYYYYYYY
Sep 3
2026
6A · Adopt ordinance 8757 establishing pedal cab agency and driver licenses.
unofficialat 3:04:44
passed 7-0, 1 absentYYYYYYY
Aug 20
2026
3A-3C,3E-3J · Approve the consent agenda, items 3A through 3C and 3E through 3J.
unofficialat 0:45:48
passed 8-0YYYYYYYY
Aug 20
2026
5A · Adopt Ordinance 8771, authorizing acquisition of property interests for the North 30th Street project by negotiation or eminent domain.
​​Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8771 authorizing and approving acquisition of property interests for the North 30th Street Project by negotiation and purchase or through the power of eminent domain; and setting forth related details​ Staff Time: 15 Min Council Time: 15 Min
unofficialat 0:58:53
passed 8-0YYYYYYYY
Aug 20
2026
5B · Adopt Ordinance 8772, authorizing acquisition of property interests for the South 30th Street Multimodal Improvements Project by negotiation or eminent domain.
Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8772 authorizing and approving acquisition of property interests for the South 30th Street Multimodal Improvements Project by negotiation and purchase or through the power of eminent domain; and setting forth related details Staff Time: 15 Min Council Time: 15 Min
unofficialat 1:06:55
passed 8-0YYYYYYYY
Aug 20
2026
5C · Approve the purchase agreement between KGID and MA-LR Boulder LLC for the sale of KGID-owned property at 2121 Broadway, and authorize the city manager to execute it.
Consideration of a motion to adjourn as the Boulder City Council and convene as the City of Boulder Downtown Commercial District (formerly known as the Central Area General Improvement District) (CAGID) Board of Directors; and Consideration of a motion to approve a purchase agreement between CAGID and MA-LR Boulder, LLC, for the disposal of CAGID-owned real property located at 2121 Broadway and authorize the city manager, acting as the General Manager of CAGID, to execute the purchase agreement and all associated documents; and Consideration of a motion to adjourn as the City of Boulder Downtown Commercial District (formerly known as the Central Area General Improvement District) (CAGID) Board of Directors and reconvene as the Boulder City Council Staff Time: 15 Min Council Time: 75 Min
unofficialat 2:24:50
passed 7-1YYNYYYYY
Aug 13
2026
2A · Call an executive session of city council under CRS 24-6-402(4)(b) and City Charter Section 21A(a)(2) to receive confidential legal advice on potential new litigation.
Consideration of a motion to call an Executive Session of City Council as authorized by section 24-6-402(4)(b), C.R.S., and City of Boulder Charter Section 21A(a)(2), so the council may receive confidential legal advice regarding potential new litigation
unofficialat 0:05:08
passed 8-0YYYYYYYY
Aug 13
2026
2A · Call an executive session of city council under CRS 24-6-402(4)(a) and City Charter 21A2 to receive confidential legal advice on potential new litigation.
unofficialat 0:05:08
passed 8-0YYYYYYYY
Aug 6
2026
5A · Adopt Ordinance 8761, submitting a charter amendment for firefighter collective bargaining to the November 2026 ballot.
1. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8758 submitting to the electors of the city of Boulder at the Regular Municipal Coordinated Election to be held on Tuesday November 3, 2026, the question of authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of financing community recreation, safety infrastructure, and other capital projects; specifying the form of the ballot and other election procedures; and setting forth related details; 2. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8759 submitting to the electors of the city of Boulder at the Regular Municipal Coordinated Election to be held on Tuesday November 3, 2026, the question of raising taxes in the city of Boulder by the adoption of a Vacancy Excise Tax imposed on homes that are occupied for 183 days or less per year, with such amount to increase annually in accordance with the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Consumer Price Index to support general city services; specifying the form of the ballot and other election procedures; and setting forth related details; 3. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8761 submitting to the electors of the city of Boulder at the Regular Municipal Coordinated Election to be held on Tuesday November 3, 2026, the question of amending the Boulder Home Rule Charter to add a new Section 73, “Collective Bargaining for Firefighters,” creating a charter guaranteed right for full-time fire department employees to bargain collectively; specifying the form of the ballot and other election procedures; and setting forth related details; 4. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8762 submitting to the electors of the city of Boulder at the Regular Municipal Coordinated Election to be held on Tuesday November 3, 2026, the question of authorizing an amendment of the Boulder Home Rule Charter to modify the calculation of the city’s debt limitation, as set forth in the ballot; specifying the form of the ballot and other election procedures; and setting forth related details; 5. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8763 (1) determining the necessity of establishing the Boulder Downtown Development Authority, and (2) submitting to the qualified electors of the proposed Boulder Downtown Development Authority at the Regular Municipal Coordinated Election to be held on Tuesday November 3, 2026, the question concerning the formation of the Boulder Downtown Development Authority and a ballot issue to waive applicable revenue and spending limits in the city of Boulder, Colorado, declaring the necessity for an election on November 3, 2026, concerning the formation of such authority pursuant to Colo. Const. Art. X, Sec. 20 and statutory revenue limitations for such authority, allowing the city to pledge tax increment funds on behalf of the Boulder Downtown Development Authority, determining organizational aspects of the Boulder Downtown Development Authority board; specifying the form of the ballot and other election procedures; and setting forth related details Staff Time: 20 Min Council Time: 165 Min
unofficialat 3:53:22
passed 8-0YYYYYYYY
Aug 6
2026
5A · Adopt Ordinance 8758, as amended, submitting a $400 million general obligation bond for recreation, safety, and capital projects to the November 2026 ballot.
1. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8758 submitting to the electors of the city of Boulder at the Regular Municipal Coordinated Election to be held on Tuesday November 3, 2026, the question of authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of financing community recreation, safety infrastructure, and other capital projects; specifying the form of the ballot and other election procedures; and setting forth related details; 2. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8759 submitting to the electors of the city of Boulder at the Regular Municipal Coordinated Election to be held on Tuesday November 3, 2026, the question of raising taxes in the city of Boulder by the adoption of a Vacancy Excise Tax imposed on homes that are occupied for 183 days or less per year, with such amount to increase annually in accordance with the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Consumer Price Index to support general city services; specifying the form of the ballot and other election procedures; and setting forth related details; 3. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8761 submitting to the electors of the city of Boulder at the Regular Municipal Coordinated Election to be held on Tuesday November 3, 2026, the question of amending the Boulder Home Rule Charter to add a new Section 73, “Collective Bargaining for Firefighters,” creating a charter guaranteed right for full-time fire department employees to bargain collectively; specifying the form of the ballot and other election procedures; and setting forth related details; 4. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8762 submitting to the electors of the city of Boulder at the Regular Municipal Coordinated Election to be held on Tuesday November 3, 2026, the question of authorizing an amendment of the Boulder Home Rule Charter to modify the calculation of the city’s debt limitation, as set forth in the ballot; specifying the form of the ballot and other election procedures; and setting forth related details; 5. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8763 (1) determining the necessity of establishing the Boulder Downtown Development Authority, and (2) submitting to the qualified electors of the proposed Boulder Downtown Development Authority at the Regular Municipal Coordinated Election to be held on Tuesday November 3, 2026, the question concerning the formation of the Boulder Downtown Development Authority and a ballot issue to waive applicable revenue and spending limits in the city of Boulder, Colorado, declaring the necessity for an election on November 3, 2026, concerning the formation of such authority pursuant to Colo. Const. Art. X, Sec. 20 and statutory revenue limitations for such authority, allowing the city to pledge tax increment funds on behalf of the Boulder Downtown Development Authority, determining organizational aspects of the Boulder Downtown Development Authority board; specifying the form of the ballot and other election procedures; and setting forth related details Staff Time: 20 Min Council Time: 165 Min
unofficialat 4:14:55
passed 8-0YYYYYYYY
Aug 6
2026
5A · Adopt Ordinance 8759, submitting a residential vacancy excise tax to the November 2026 ballot.
1. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8758 submitting to the electors of the city of Boulder at the Regular Municipal Coordinated Election to be held on Tuesday November 3, 2026, the question of authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of financing community recreation, safety infrastructure, and other capital projects; specifying the form of the ballot and other election procedures; and setting forth related details; 2. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8759 submitting to the electors of the city of Boulder at the Regular Municipal Coordinated Election to be held on Tuesday November 3, 2026, the question of raising taxes in the city of Boulder by the adoption of a Vacancy Excise Tax imposed on homes that are occupied for 183 days or less per year, with such amount to increase annually in accordance with the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Consumer Price Index to support general city services; specifying the form of the ballot and other election procedures; and setting forth related details; 3. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8761 submitting to the electors of the city of Boulder at the Regular Municipal Coordinated Election to be held on Tuesday November 3, 2026, the question of amending the Boulder Home Rule Charter to add a new Section 73, “Collective Bargaining for Firefighters,” creating a charter guaranteed right for full-time fire department employees to bargain collectively; specifying the form of the ballot and other election procedures; and setting forth related details; 4. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8762 submitting to the electors of the city of Boulder at the Regular Municipal Coordinated Election to be held on Tuesday November 3, 2026, the question of authorizing an amendment of the Boulder Home Rule Charter to modify the calculation of the city’s debt limitation, as set forth in the ballot; specifying the form of the ballot and other election procedures; and setting forth related details; 5. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8763 (1) determining the necessity of establishing the Boulder Downtown Development Authority, and (2) submitting to the qualified electors of the proposed Boulder Downtown Development Authority at the Regular Municipal Coordinated Election to be held on Tuesday November 3, 2026, the question concerning the formation of the Boulder Downtown Development Authority and a ballot issue to waive applicable revenue and spending limits in the city of Boulder, Colorado, declaring the necessity for an election on November 3, 2026, concerning the formation of such authority pursuant to Colo. Const. Art. X, Sec. 20 and statutory revenue limitations for such authority, allowing the city to pledge tax increment funds on behalf of the Boulder Downtown Development Authority, determining organizational aspects of the Boulder Downtown Development Authority board; specifying the form of the ballot and other election procedures; and setting forth related details Staff Time: 20 Min Council Time: 165 Min
unofficialat 4:19:21
passed 7-1YYYYYYYN
Aug 6
2026
5A · Adopt Ordinance 8762, submitting a charter amendment to change the city's debt limit calculation from assessed value to actual value, to the November 2026 ballot.
1. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8758 submitting to the electors of the city of Boulder at the Regular Municipal Coordinated Election to be held on Tuesday November 3, 2026, the question of authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of financing community recreation, safety infrastructure, and other capital projects; specifying the form of the ballot and other election procedures; and setting forth related details; 2. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8759 submitting to the electors of the city of Boulder at the Regular Municipal Coordinated Election to be held on Tuesday November 3, 2026, the question of raising taxes in the city of Boulder by the adoption of a Vacancy Excise Tax imposed on homes that are occupied for 183 days or less per year, with such amount to increase annually in accordance with the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Consumer Price Index to support general city services; specifying the form of the ballot and other election procedures; and setting forth related details; 3. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8761 submitting to the electors of the city of Boulder at the Regular Municipal Coordinated Election to be held on Tuesday November 3, 2026, the question of amending the Boulder Home Rule Charter to add a new Section 73, “Collective Bargaining for Firefighters,” creating a charter guaranteed right for full-time fire department employees to bargain collectively; specifying the form of the ballot and other election procedures; and setting forth related details; 4. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8762 submitting to the electors of the city of Boulder at the Regular Municipal Coordinated Election to be held on Tuesday November 3, 2026, the question of authorizing an amendment of the Boulder Home Rule Charter to modify the calculation of the city’s debt limitation, as set forth in the ballot; specifying the form of the ballot and other election procedures; and setting forth related details; 5. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8763 (1) determining the necessity of establishing the Boulder Downtown Development Authority, and (2) submitting to the qualified electors of the proposed Boulder Downtown Development Authority at the Regular Municipal Coordinated Election to be held on Tuesday November 3, 2026, the question concerning the formation of the Boulder Downtown Development Authority and a ballot issue to waive applicable revenue and spending limits in the city of Boulder, Colorado, declaring the necessity for an election on November 3, 2026, concerning the formation of such authority pursuant to Colo. Const. Art. X, Sec. 20 and statutory revenue limitations for such authority, allowing the city to pledge tax increment funds on behalf of the Boulder Downtown Development Authority, determining organizational aspects of the Boulder Downtown Development Authority board; specifying the form of the ballot and other election procedures; and setting forth related details Staff Time: 20 Min Council Time: 165 Min
unofficialat 4:20:56
passed 8-0YYYYYYYY
Aug 6
2026
5A · Adopt Ordinance 8763, submitting formation of the Boulder Downtown Development Authority to the November 2026 ballot.
1. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8758 submitting to the electors of the city of Boulder at the Regular Municipal Coordinated Election to be held on Tuesday November 3, 2026, the question of authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of financing community recreation, safety infrastructure, and other capital projects; specifying the form of the ballot and other election procedures; and setting forth related details; 2. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8759 submitting to the electors of the city of Boulder at the Regular Municipal Coordinated Election to be held on Tuesday November 3, 2026, the question of raising taxes in the city of Boulder by the adoption of a Vacancy Excise Tax imposed on homes that are occupied for 183 days or less per year, with such amount to increase annually in accordance with the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Consumer Price Index to support general city services; specifying the form of the ballot and other election procedures; and setting forth related details; 3. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8761 submitting to the electors of the city of Boulder at the Regular Municipal Coordinated Election to be held on Tuesday November 3, 2026, the question of amending the Boulder Home Rule Charter to add a new Section 73, “Collective Bargaining for Firefighters,” creating a charter guaranteed right for full-time fire department employees to bargain collectively; specifying the form of the ballot and other election procedures; and setting forth related details; 4. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8762 submitting to the electors of the city of Boulder at the Regular Municipal Coordinated Election to be held on Tuesday November 3, 2026, the question of authorizing an amendment of the Boulder Home Rule Charter to modify the calculation of the city’s debt limitation, as set forth in the ballot; specifying the form of the ballot and other election procedures; and setting forth related details; 5. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8763 (1) determining the necessity of establishing the Boulder Downtown Development Authority, and (2) submitting to the qualified electors of the proposed Boulder Downtown Development Authority at the Regular Municipal Coordinated Election to be held on Tuesday November 3, 2026, the question concerning the formation of the Boulder Downtown Development Authority and a ballot issue to waive applicable revenue and spending limits in the city of Boulder, Colorado, declaring the necessity for an election on November 3, 2026, concerning the formation of such authority pursuant to Colo. Const. Art. X, Sec. 20 and statutory revenue limitations for such authority, allowing the city to pledge tax increment funds on behalf of the Boulder Downtown Development Authority, determining organizational aspects of the Boulder Downtown Development Authority board; specifying the form of the ballot and other election procedures; and setting forth related details Staff Time: 20 Min Council Time: 165 Min
unofficialat 5:05:08
tied 4-4YYNYYNNN
Aug 6
2026
5B · Approve the remaining planning-board conditions of approval to the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan update.
CONTINUED: Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan (BVCP) Adoption: Consideration of one or more motions to: (1) approve or amend conditions of approval to the BVCP update made by the Planning Board; and (2) approve or amend conditions of approval to the BVCP update made by the Board of County Commissioners; and (3) approve or amend recommended amendments to the BVCP update made by the Planning Board, County Planning Commission, and Board of County Commissioners. Staff Time: 20 Min Council Time: 40 Min
unofficialat 5:50:20
passed 8-0YYYYYYYY
Aug 6
2026
5B · Approve the remaining Board of County Commissioners conditions of approval to the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan update.
CONTINUED: Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan (BVCP) Adoption: Consideration of one or more motions to: (1) approve or amend conditions of approval to the BVCP update made by the Planning Board; and (2) approve or amend conditions of approval to the BVCP update made by the Board of County Commissioners; and (3) approve or amend recommended amendments to the BVCP update made by the Planning Board, County Planning Commission, and Board of County Commissioners. Staff Time: 20 Min Council Time: 40 Min
unofficialat 5:52:31
passed 8-0YYYYYYYY
Aug 6
2026
5B · Approve the remaining recommended amendments to the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan update made by the county planning commission, Board of County Commissioners, and city council.
CONTINUED: Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan (BVCP) Adoption: Consideration of one or more motions to: (1) approve or amend conditions of approval to the BVCP update made by the Planning Board; and (2) approve or amend conditions of approval to the BVCP update made by the Board of County Commissioners; and (3) approve or amend recommended amendments to the BVCP update made by the Planning Board, County Planning Commission, and Board of County Commissioners. Staff Time: 20 Min Council Time: 40 Min
unofficialat 5:54:19
passed 8-0YYYYYYYY
Jul 30
2026
2 · Pass the consent agenda, items 2A (cancel October 8 study session for a power reliability forum) and 2B (adopt Ordinance 8767, codification supplement 167).
unofficialat 0:06:03
passed 8-0YYYYYYYY
Jul 23
2026
2 · Approve the consent agenda, items 2A through 2F (meeting minutes, disaster management IGA, four November 2026 ballot ordinances, special counsel appointment, and holding the July 30 meeting in person).
unofficialat 0:10:13
passed 9-0YYYYYYYYY
Jul 23
2026
3B · Approve continued operation of the airport, with a one-year waiting period before accepting any FAA grant that carries a perpetuity obligation.
Continued to the August 6 th meeting : Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan (BVCP) Adoption: Consideration of one or more motions to: (1) approve or amend conditions of approval to the BVCP update made by the Planning Board; and (2) approve or amend conditions of approval to the BVCP update made by the Board of County Commissioners; and (3) approve or amend recommended amendments to the BVCP update made by the Planning Board, County Planning Commission, and Board of County Commissioners. Staff Time: 15 Min Council Time: 45 Min
unofficialat 4:04:35
failed 3-6NNNNNNYYY
Jul 23
2026
3B · Amend the airport motion so that every future FAA grant carrying a perpetuity obligation must come back to council for approval, not just staff approval.
Continued to the August 6 th meeting : Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan (BVCP) Adoption: Consideration of one or more motions to: (1) approve or amend conditions of approval to the BVCP update made by the Planning Board; and (2) approve or amend conditions of approval to the BVCP update made by the Board of County Commissioners; and (3) approve or amend recommended amendments to the BVCP update made by the Planning Board, County Planning Commission, and Board of County Commissioners. Staff Time: 15 Min Council Time: 45 Min
unofficialat 4:07:46confidence medium
failed 3-6NNNNNNYYY
Jul 23
2026
3B · Amend the airport motion so that only the next FAA grant carrying a perpetuity obligation must come back to council for approval.
Continued to the August 6 th meeting : Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan (BVCP) Adoption: Consideration of one or more motions to: (1) approve or amend conditions of approval to the BVCP update made by the Planning Board; and (2) approve or amend conditions of approval to the BVCP update made by the Board of County Commissioners; and (3) approve or amend recommended amendments to the BVCP update made by the Planning Board, County Planning Commission, and Board of County Commissioners. Staff Time: 15 Min Council Time: 45 Min
unofficialat 4:22:26confidence medium
passed 6-3YNYNYYYY
Jul 23
2026
3B · Approve continued operation of the airport under Boulder Revised Code section 11-4, as amended, directing staff to pursue FAA and CDOT funding with the next perpetuity-obligated FAA grant to come back for a council vote.
Continued to the August 6 th meeting : Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan (BVCP) Adoption: Consideration of one or more motions to: (1) approve or amend conditions of approval to the BVCP update made by the Planning Board; and (2) approve or amend conditions of approval to the BVCP update made by the Board of County Commissioners; and (3) approve or amend recommended amendments to the BVCP update made by the Planning Board, County Planning Commission, and Board of County Commissioners. Staff Time: 15 Min Council Time: 45 Min
unofficialat 4:23:27
passed 8-1YYYYYYYYN
Jun 25
2026
2A-2H · Approve the consent agenda (minutes, special meeting format, comp plan referral items, home conveyances, Alpine-Balsam transfer, UASI grant IGA, and first reading of the tip offset ordinance)
unofficialat 0:07:44confidence medium
passed 7-1, 1 abstainYYYYYYYNA
Jun 25
2026
3A · Approve the major update to the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan as documented in the staff memorandum
City Council public hearing and consideration of a motion to approve the major update to the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan (continued) Staff Time: 10 Min Council Time: 110 Min
unofficialat 2:47:57
passed 9-0YYYYYYYYY
Jun 25
2026
3A · Approve the Board of County Commissioner conditions of approval as decided by the earlier straw polls
City Council public hearing and consideration of a motion to approve the major update to the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan (continued) Staff Time: 10 Min Council Time: 110 Min
unofficialat 2:49:17
passed 9-0YYYYYYYYY
Jun 25
2026
3A · Approve, with the identified modifications, the recommended amendments to the plan as decided by the earlier straw polls
City Council public hearing and consideration of a motion to approve the major update to the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan (continued) Staff Time: 10 Min Council Time: 110 Min
unofficialat 2:50:28
passed 9-0YYYYYYYYY
Jun 25
2026
3A · Approve the major update to the plan with the City Council condition (Rob Kaplan's wildfire egress language) as decided by the earlier straw poll
City Council public hearing and consideration of a motion to approve the major update to the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan (continued) Staff Time: 10 Min Council Time: 110 Min
unofficialat 2:51:40
passed 9-0YYYYYYYYY