City Council

Agenda

1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
5. 25-1118 Minutes of Monday, July 28, 2025
   Approved Minutes
   Action: approved

   Minutes 25-1118 were approved.

6. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
7. PRESENTATIONS
8. COMMUNICATIONS
9. PROCLAMATIONS
10. 25-1123 A Proclamation Recognizing National Health Center Week
    Proclamation
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Proclamation 25-1123 be adopted, carried by the following vote:

11. 25-1124 A Proclamation Recognizing the Annual Brothers Redevelopment and Denver Employee Volunteer Opportunities Paint-A-Thon Day in the City and County of Denver on Saturday, August 9, 2025
    Proclamation
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Sandoval, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Proclamation 25-1124 be adopted, carried by the following vote:

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13. RESOLUTIONS
14. Finance and Business Committee
15. 25-1033 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and United Rentals (North America), Inc., to provide equipment rentals for various projects, citywide. Approves a Master Purchase Order with United Rentals (North America) Inc. for $950,000.00 with an end date of 6-11-2028 with an option for two extensions not to surpass 8-27-2030 to provide equipment rentals for various projects across the city, citywide (SC-00010440). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-25-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-22-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-1033 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

16. Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
17. 25-1038 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Mile-High Regional Emergency Medical & Trauma Advisory Council (RETAC). Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Mile-High Regional Emergency Medical & Trauma Advisory Council. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Heather Edwards to the Mile-High Regional Emergency Medical & Trauma Advisory Council for a term from 8-1-2025 to 7-31-2027 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-22-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-1038 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

18. Health and Safety Committee
19. 25-1020 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Clayton Early Learning, Trustee, George W. Clayton Trust to increase their offerings of serving healthy, high-quality food to the community through funding provided by the Healthy Food for Denver's Kids Initiative. Approves a grant agreement with Clayton Early Learning, Trustee for $1,000,000.00 with an end date of 7-31-2028 to increase their offerings of serving healthy, high-quality food to the community through funding provided by the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative, located at 3801 Martin Luther King Boulevard, in Council District 9 (ENVHL-202580275). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-25-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-23-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-1020 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

20. Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
21. 25-0978 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and West Publishing Corporation to provide investigative database access to various City agencies, citywide. Amends a Master Service Agreement with West Publishing Corporation to add $320,000.00 for a new total of $770,000.00 and add six months for a new end date of 6-30-2026 to provide investigative database access to various City agencies, citywide (SAFTY-201952992-00 / SAFTY-202578571-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-11-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-9-2025. This item was called out at the 7-21-2025 meeting for a one-week postponement to the next regular Council meeting on 7-28-2025. This item was postponed at the 7-28-2025 meeting until 8-4-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0978 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

22. 25-0999 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the United States of America, Office of National Drug Control Policy, concerning the “High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) for $842,544.00 with an end date of 3-31-2027 to support initiatives of the Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program aiding Federal, State, Local and Tribal law enforcement agencies operating in areas determined to be critical drug-trafficking regions of the United States, citywide (POLIC-202579944). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-25-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-16-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0999 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

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24. South Platte River Committee
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26. 25-1053 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing repairs and improvements to the City’s transportation and mobility infrastructure and facilities; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. For an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing repairs and improvements to the City’s transportation and mobility infrastructure and facilities; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-22-2025.
    Bill
    Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass as amended Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Bill 25-1053 be placed upon final consideration and do pass as amended, carried by the following vote:

27. 25-1056 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing repairs and improvements to City infrastructure and facilities; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. For an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing repairs and improvements to City infrastructure and facilities; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-22-2025.
    Bill
    Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass as amended Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 25-1056 be placed upon final consideration and do pass as amended, carried by the following vote:

28. 25-1057 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing repairs and improvements to housing and shelter infrastructure and facilities; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. For an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing repairs and improvements to housing and shelter infrastructure and facilities; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-22-2025.
    Bill
    Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass as amended Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Sawyer, that Council Bill 25-1057 be placed upon final consideration and do pass as amended, carried by the following vote:

29. 25-1060 A bill for an Ordinance designating the projects to be undertaken and funded with the proceeds of any general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations authorized by voters at the November 4, 2025 election. For an Ordinance designating the projects to be undertaken and funded with the proceeds of any general obligations bonds authorized by voters at the November 4, 2025 election. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-22-2025.
    Bill
    Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass as amended Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Sawyer, that Council Bill 25-1060 be placed upon final consideration and do pass as amended, carried by the following vote:

30. 30 Block Vote
    Action: approved the Consent Agenda Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote:

31. Finance & Governance Committee
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35. Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
36. 25-1056 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing repairs and improvements to City infrastructure and facilities; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. For an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing repairs and improvements to City infrastructure and facilities; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-22-2025.
    Bill
    Action: amended Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Sawyer that Council Bill 25-1056 be placed on final consideration and do pass, was followed by a motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Sawyer, that Council Bill 25-1056 be amended in the following particulars: "1) On page 3, line 5, strike “$252,430,000 WITH A MAXIMUM REPAYMENT COST OF $502,000,000” and replace with “$244,430,000 WITH A MAXIMUM REPAYMENT COST OF $485,000,000”. 2) On page 4, line 17, strike “$252,430,000” and replace with “$244,430,000”." The motion to amend carried by the following vote:

37. 25-1057 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing repairs and improvements to housing and shelter infrastructure and facilities; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. For an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing repairs and improvements to housing and shelter infrastructure and facilities; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-22-2025.
    Bill
    Action: amended Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Sawyer that Council Bill 25-1057 be placed on final consideration and do pass, was followed by a motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Sawyer, that Council Bill 25-1057 be amended in the following particulars: "1) On page 3, lines 6-7, strike “$46,300,000 WITH A MAXIMUM REPAYMENT COST OF $84,000,000” and replace with “$59,300,000, WITH A MAXIMUM REPAYMENT COST OF $94,000,000”. 2) On page 3, lines 10-11, strike AFFORDABLE HOUSING” and replace with “AFFORDABILITY”. 3) On page 4, line 10, strike “$46,300,000” and replace with “$59,300,000”." The motion to amend carried by the following vote:

38. 25-1060 A bill for an Ordinance designating the projects to be undertaken and funded with the proceeds of any general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations authorized by voters at the November 4, 2025 election. For an Ordinance designating the projects to be undertaken and funded with the proceeds of any general obligations bonds authorized by voters at the November 4, 2025 election. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-22-2025.
    Bill
    Action: amended Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Sawyer, that Council Bill 25-1060 be placed on final consideration and do pass, was followed by a motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Torres, that Council Bill 25-1060 be amended in the following particulars: "1) On page 1, after “Road Safety Improvements – District 5”, strike “Citywide Street Paving Program” 2) On page 2, line 2, strike $446,420,000” and replace with “$441,420,000” 3) On page 3, following “Arie P. Taylor Senior Center”, strike “City Facility Improvements and Electrification.” 4) On page 3, line 6, strike “252,430,000” and replace with “244,430,000” 5) On page 3, line 8, strike “For the funding of Housing and Sheltering facilities.” and replace with “To support projects that provide Affordable Housing and Mitigate Residential Displacement”. 6) On page 3, line 11, strike “$46,300,000” and replace with “$59,300,000”." The motion to amend carried by the following vote:

39. 25-0686 A bill for an ordinance repealing certain subsections of Article X of Chapter 27 (Housing) of the Revised Municipal Code relating to vehicle parking incentives and exemptions. Approves the Modernizing Parking Requirements’ text amendment to Chapter 27 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-20-2025. This item was postponed at the 6-16-2025 meeting until 6-30-2025.
    Bill
    Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 25-0686 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote:

40. Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
41. 25-1053 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing repairs and improvements to the City’s transportation and mobility infrastructure and facilities; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. For an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing repairs and improvements to the City’s transportation and mobility infrastructure and facilities; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-22-2025.
    Bill
    Action: amended Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Watson that Council Bill 25-1053 be placed on final consideration and do pass, was followed by a motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Torres, that Council Bill 25-1053 be amended in the following particulars: "1) On page 3, line 9, strike “$446,420,000 WITH A MAXIMUM REPAYMENT COST OF $897,000,000” and replace with “$441,420,000 WITH A MAXIMUM REPAYMENT COST OF $906,000,000”. 2) On page 4, line 24 strike “$446,420,000” and replace with “$441,420,000”." The motion to amend carried by the following vote:

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