Longmont City Council on Aug. 26 un‑tabled a bill that would add sitting or lying prohibitions in specified commercial districts and set it for continued consideration on Sept. 23. Council members said staff requested the postponement to finish promised outreach with the business community.

The ordinance (described in the packet as a bill to amend Title 10 of the Longmont Municipal Code addressing sitting or lying in commercial districts) was previously tabled to the Aug. 26 meeting. Staff told council they had met with public‑safety and community groups but had not completed scheduled outreach to business representatives; staff and the city attorney advised a date‑certain continuation would be appropriate. Council voted to untable the item and then to continue consideration to Sept. 23 so all requested input can be gathered.

One member of the public, Paul Tiger, spoke during the public hearing that was opened to preserve the opportunity for comment. Tiger, who identified himself as a merchant on Main Street and Nelson Road, said his business had experienced tension with people who are unhoused congregating on sidewalks; he asked the council to ensure officers have discretion to address loitering on sidewalks when it affects businesses. He said most interactions had been peaceful but described one incident in an alley where he reported being maced. The council chair noted the public hearing would be reopened on Sept. 23 to accept additional testimony at that time.

Councilor McCoy moved to continue the ordinance to the Sept. 23 regular meeting; the motion was seconded and carried unanimously. Council members said the continuation preserves public input and will give staff time to complete outreach to the business community so a fuller record is available at the next hearing.

What’s next: Council will reopen the public hearing on the ordinance at the Sept. 23 meeting and accept additional testimony; staff will summarize outreach with community groups and businesses before that meeting.