City Clerk McKay will confirm that the agenda has been posted in accordance with Nevada Open Meeting Law.

Council member Steve Walton provided the invocation, and Mayor Hardy lead the Pledge of Allegiance. 

Mayor Hardy announced Garrett Junior High School Girls Soccer Team won the 2025 Clark County School District Division II Champions.

He said he appreciated the residents who supported Pride Month and recognized the members. 

He announced the Kindness Walk Day was a self-guided tour on Father’s Day, June 15.  He said it was an opportunity to appreciate kindness. 

Council Member Ashurst announced Vacation Bible School: Flight 3:16 was taking place in the community and more information was available on Facebook. She also shared the Patriots to Education outreach program, which supported military-affiliated individuals in pursuing second careers in public education in Nevada, would be posted on the city's social media pages.

Mayor Hardy said several dignitaries were at the Veterans Cemetery to honor those who had served and he said he was impressed with the messages.  He said when it concluded, he recognized Former Senator, Governor and Attorney General Richard Byran had been in attendance.  He said in 1987, as Governor, he signed for the creation of the Veterans Cemetery.  He said it was a sweet moment to talk to the person who made it happen.

Mayor Hardy opened the public comment period. 

Tim Charmin said there was a sense of pride in Boulder City.  He said he wanted to talk about the anti-camping and had a concern about star gazing in the park and falling asleep which would make him in violation of the ordinance.  He asked that this subject be considered so he was not awakened with a fine.

Brynn deLorimier said she had the same concerns about being woken up if she fell asleep at the park. She referenced the Mayor’s comment, “When we come across homelessness in this community, what do we do?” She said the Mayor alluded to somebody eating a jar of peanut butter with a spoon and said we try to help them by whatever means we can. She suggested a self-cleaning pod-style bathroom to help not criminalize the homeless.  She said her suggestion about the downtown parking was that the sidewalks should be made clear and enforced regularly.  She suggested a First Friday and rope off the downtown area every month with artisan musicians.  She also suggested ADA be included on See Click Fix.

Rose Ann Rabiola Miele said it took time to write bills and agenda items.  She questioned who the bill was targeting noting storing personal property was causing concern for City staff. She asked about the specific number in reference to the “growing number” of homeless people.  She said things got done in Boulder City, but asked about the reason and consequences and how it would be enforced.  She said she realized people did not like to look at people who didn’t have homes. She said she was informed the actual number of homeless people in Boulder City and said she was willing to help.

Ainsworth Hunt suggested tabling Item No.11 because there was no reason to spend money on the Nevada Way project. He said the plan was designed to help people with disabilities and only created a problem with the traffic.  He said the current plan proposed parallel parking and talked about crossing the street and trying to navigate Nevada Way.  He suggested the council use a wheel chair so they knew first hand.  He said he would appreciate the council tabling the item.

Jack Clary said he was a lifelong resident and said he had concerns on Item No. 8. He said he disagreed with the effect of the ordinance. He said everyone was a citizen and not everyone had a bed. He said in regards to purpose B. he said it interfered with the primary purpose of public areas and threatens the public health, safety, and welfare of the public. He said it was a subjective qualification. He said the citizens would have to pay the costs of someone being imprisoned from the offense and possibly increase homelessness. He referenced the 9^th Circuit Court and referenced: Martin vs. City of Boise, Blake vs. City of Grants Pass, Jones vs. City of Los Angeles and Pottinger vs. City of Miami. He said he believed it was unfair to punish someone sleeping in the park.  He asked the Council to consider Item No. 8 carefully and who it may affect.  

Rod Walters said he supported the anti-camping bill.  He said just about every surrounding city had addressed it and it helped prevent a camp being set up.  He said the reference of a resident sleeping on a blanket in the park was far stretched.  He said Boulder City would attract more vagrancy if it was the only city who did not address the issue.  He said there was a recent Supreme Court case that reversed the 9^th Circuit decision.  He said he strongly supported the bill and said the police could offer warnings before arresting them and they were good at doing that.  

Matt diTeresa said he was a 32 year resident of Boulder City.  He said the anti-camping law would not work well.  He said Boulder City promoted “Be Kind, Be Boulder”.  He said the downtown area should be enforced instead of forcing handicapped people into the elements without shade.  He said many of the homeless population were veterans.  He said he was strongly against both agenda items.  He said Boulder City depended on tourism revenue but expressed disregard for the needs of veterans and homeless individuals.

Cindy Swanson said there had been a lot of talk about ADA with respect to Nevada Way.  She said it was extremely difficult for anyone to walk through the tables and patrons regardless of having a disability. She said she would also like to own City property for $60 per year.

Cherebul Lob thanked the council for the Pride Month recognition. She said she was deeply affected by the issues surrounding ADA.  She said in regards to Nevada Way, there would be plenty of room for someone to walk if the current tables didn’t have so many chairs and if the areas were enforced.  She said the most vulnerable should not have to walk in the sun.  She said the anti-camping could affect people who were here to attend events.  

William Moorehead said he had been a 57 year resident of Boulder City.  He said he was in favor of Nevada Way needing new slurry seal, renovating crosswalks, and festival gates but was not in favor of eliminating parking spaces.  He said encroachments should be reconsidered. He said there were 23 businesses in existence currently and said over 80% were in compliance with the encroachment permits.  He said there were other areas in town who did not comply with encroachment permits.  He questioned future decisions by the Council and the concern about encroachment permits.  He said Arizona Street and Hotel Plaza was narrower and there was non compliance in that area, too, he said it was easier to tear up paper than tear up concrete.  

Cindy Blatchford, 28 year resident, said parking did not need to be changed on Nevada Way, rather parking changes needed to happen on Wyoming Street.  She asked that the encroachment permits be enforced. She referenced a picture taken in front of Grandma Daisy’s and suggested moving columns towards the eateries. She said it would provide adequate passage and suggested the item be tabled.

Beth Walker said she owned three businesses in Boulder City and one of hers would be impacted by the proposed changes to Nevada Way.  She said she understood infrastructure needed to be improved under the street because her business was affected by it.  She said she supported tabling the item and increasing enforcement. She said she had only signed an encroachment permit twice in 15 years.  She said she doesn’t have mobility issues but understood the problems.  She said she patronized the other businesses and has been a violator of encroachment. She said she thought a marked off area and resetting the table and chairs would be helpful.  She said parallel parking would create problems and said restaurants may come to the other side of the street in the future.

Jennifer Jeffries referenced the Four-Way Test and questioned if everything being considered tonight was fair to all concerned and if it would build goodwill and better friendships. She said Item No. 8 would not be beneficial to all concerned.  

Brandon Smith said he was very concerned about the ADA compliance on Nevada Way.  He said the compliance issue was the table and chairs on the sidewalk and how it was enforced.  He said there was an issue to expect someone to walk on the sidewalks in an unsheltered area.  He suggested rearranging the tables to largely eliminate the problem. He said he understood the need to improve the street and sidewalk and said it could be an easy fix to suggest the issue with the restaurants.

Pam Triolo said there were more off leash dogs in Boulder City than there were homeless people. She said the restaurants had been given the opportunity to stay within 4 feet, but they were not complying.  She said she agreed the road needed to be improved and the City should take advantage of the RTC funding.

Michelle Carol said she wanted to echo the comments of some of the earlier speakers and said she agreed compliance needed to be enforced.  She said parallel parking would slow down the traffic and cause congestion.  She said there were a lot of people who did not know how to paralell park.  She suggested enforcing scooters who speed down the sidewalk.  She asked that Item No. 11 be tabled.  

Nancy Denine asked to not reduce parking spots on Nevada Way. She said she lived in a home that looked down on homeless people.  She said she agreed homelessness was not a crime, but she felt intimidated by the homeless people who slept by her home.  She said she recently asked the police to do a wellness check on someone who hadn’t moved from a spot in the desert for 3 days. She asked for a better protocol to deal with homeless.

No further comments were offered and the public comment period was closed. 

Written public comments submitted prior to the meeting via public comment form or email are attached:

Brian Whittaker
Robin Gullo
Hutchins
Janelle Sorenson 
Katie Parris
Merissa Fletcher
Michell Geromel
Tanya Vece
Wendy Malek
Whitney Sanford
Edward and Lois Denaut
Pat Murphy

City Clerk McKay requested Item No. 4 be moved to the regular agenda and considered after Item No. 11.

Mayor Hardy opened the public comment period. 

Jack Clary thanked the City Council and said he was disappointed Item No. 8 did not receive as much consideration as Item No 11.

Brandon Smith thanked the Council and Public Works Director Poindexter for their consideration for the downtown street project and for making Boulder City a great place to live. He suggested a vacancy tax for businesses along Nevada Way that were empty and not doing anything productive.  He said Nevada Way was the Golden Pathway to the city and said it was important to keep Nevada Way as beautiful as possible.  He asked the Council to please consider this request at a future meeting.

Cindy Blatchford thanked the Council for postponing the consideration of Nevada Way project.  She suggested a partnership for parking such as working with the park service for use of their building as well as the Wells Fargo bank parking lot.

No further comments were offered and the public comment period was closed. 

Written public comments submitted prior to the meeting via public comment form or email are attached:

Susan Reams

Council Member Jorgensen expressed appreciation to everyone who supported the Best Dam Barbecue event. She extended congratulations to the graduating seniors and thanked the Sunrise Rotary for sponsoring the All-Night Senior Party. She thanked all who have served our country.

Council member Booth said attending the Memorial Day ceremony at the cemetery was a meaningful and moving experience. She noted that she assisted, alongside Council member Walton, at the Best Dam Barbecue event.

Council Member Ashurst thanked Chris Naylor at the Veterans Cemetery for his support, noting the cemetery was a resting place for loved ones who would never be forgotten. She shared that it was an honor to serve for 20 years and expressed her gratitude to the families of those who have served.

Council member Walton said serving offered the opportunity to work with other individuals in Clark County. He said he was appreciative to have seen other dignitaries at the Memorial Day ceremony.  He said visitation substantially was decreasing in Nevada and there were fewer nonstop flights into Las Vegas.  He said the Consolidated Tax (C-Tax) had been reduced for all local municipalities and emphasized the importance of focusing on how to supplement revenue in light of that reduction. He said solar leases were important to the economy of Boulder City.  He said the proceeds from the Boulder City Rotary supported local nonprofits.  He also discussed Boulder City Sunrise Rotary’s Wursfest event on the last Saturday of September noting the proceeds helped support the All Night Senior Party. He spoke about Memorial Day and thanked the public for their written, phone in and in person comments.  

Mayor Hardy also commented about the Garrett Junior Highschool Band and Choir and how fantastic they were doing. He said Boulder City was blessed with many wonderful things and was appreciative of the City Council, staff and lobbyist who were working hard in Carson City. He said he appreciated the fuel revenue indexing and how it benefited Boulder City. He noted that any discussion about the RTC wouldn't even be possible without the funding generated by the indexing. He added that many developments, such as the I-11 project, have happened as a direct result of the fuel revenue indexing. He shared that he had the personal opportunity to visit the cemetery at 6 a.m. on Memorial Day to locate and honor his wife’s family members.

Mayor Hardy adjourned the meeting at 9:36 p.m.