City Council

Monday, August 11, 2025 · 3:30 PM AM · Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber 1437 Bannock Street, Room 450

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Agenda

1 Block Vote

Action: approved the Consent Agenda Passed

A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Watson, to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote:
RESOLUTIONS
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
RESOLUTIONS
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
25-1144 Minutes of Monday, August 4, 2025
Approved Minutes
Action: approved

Minutes 25-1144 were approved.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS - CONSENT
25-1150 A Proclamation Honoring Owen Brigner for Dedicated Service to the Office of Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer and the People of the City and County of Denver
Proclamation
Action: adopted Passed

A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Proclamation 25-1150 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
RESOLUTIONS
City Council - Direct Files
25-1149 A resolution approving a proposed Energy and Infrastructure Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Public Service Company of Colorado. Approves a proposed Energy and Infrastructure Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Public Service Company of Colorado concerning coordination on energy and infrastructure matters, citywide. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-25-2025. Council President Sandoval approved direct filing this item on 8-6-2025.
Resolution
Action: adopted Failed

A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1149 be adopted, failed to carry by the following vote:
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Community Planning and Housing Committee
25-1082 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Loan Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Kappa Tower II LLLP to allow for the partial release of the vacant parcel for the contemplation of the future development as planned, in Council District 8. Amends the Loan Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Kappa Tower II LLLP to allow for the partial release of the vacant parcel for the contemplation of the future development as planned. No change to agreement length or amount, in Council District 8 (OEDEV-201952502/HOST-202579980-01). 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 8-5-2025. This item was postponed at the 8-11-2025 meeting until 8-18-2025.
Resolution
Action: postponed to a date certain Passed

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1082 be postponed to Monday, August 18, 2025, carried by the following vote:
Finance and Business Committee
25-1083 A resolution to set a public hearing relating to the adoption of the Rock Drill Urban Redevelopment Plan and directing the Denver Urban Renewal Authority to take certain actions in connection with the hearing. Approves a resolution to set a public hearing relating to the adoption of the Rock Drill Urban Redevelopment Plan and directing the Denver Urban Renewal Authority to take certain actions in connection with the hearing, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-29-2025.
Resolution
Action: adopted Passed

A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1083 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
25-1061 A resolution approving the City Council reappointment of Noah Stout to the Civil Service Commission. Approves the reappointment of Noah Stout to the Civil Service Commission for a term effective 9-1-2025 and expiring on 8-31-2027, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-29-2025.
Resolution
Action: adopted Passed

A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1061 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
25-1087 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Nossaman LLP to continue providing outside legal counsel for ongoing projects at the National Western Center, in Council District 9. Amends a contract with Nossman LLP to add $750,000.00 for a new total of $1,950,000.00 to continue providing outside legal counsel for ongoing projects at the National Western Center. No change to contract length, citywide (ATTNY-202474283/ATTNY-202580099-01). 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 7-29-2025.
Resolution
Action: adopted Passed

A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1087 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Health and Safety Committee
25-1086 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Bayaud Enterprises, Inc. to update the legal entity to ServiceSource, Inc. and to continue providing supplemental services to Colorado Works Temporary Assistance. Amends a contract with Bayaud Enterprises, Inc. to update the legal entity to ServiceSource, Inc., to add $715,064.00 for a new total of $1,430,128.00, and to add one year for a new end date of 6-30-2026 to continue providing supplemental services to Colorado Works Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) participants, citywide (SOCSV-202473275/SOCSV-202580415-01). 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 7-30-2025.
Resolution
Action: adopted Passed

A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1086 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
25-1101 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Catholic Charities to provide Head Start services to children and their families as a delegate agency of Denver Great Kids Head Start (DGKHS), citywide. Approves a contract with Catholic Charities for $1,803,786.00, including non-federal share, with an end date of 6-30-2026 to provide Head Start services to children and their families as a delegate agency of Denver Great Kids Head Start (DGKHS), citywide (MOEAI-202580214). 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 8-6-2025.
Resolution
Action: adopted Passed

A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1101 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
25-1102 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Clayton Early Learning to provide Head Start services to children and their families as a delegate agency of Denver Great Kids Head Start (DGKHS), citywide. Approves a contract with Clayton Early Learning for $2,462,604.00, including non-federal share, with an end date of 6-30-2026 to provide Head Start services to children and their families as a delegate agency of Denver Great Kids Head Start (DGKHS), citywide (MOEAI-202580211). 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 8-6-2025.
Resolution
Action: adopted Passed

A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1102 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
25-1103 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and School District No. 1 to provide Head Start services to children and their families as a delegate agency of Denver Great Kids Head Start (DGKHS), citywide. Approves a contract with School District Number One (Denver Public Schools) for $3,640,429.00, including non-federal share, with an end date of 6-30-2026 to provide Head Start services to children and their families as a delegate agency of Denver Great Kids Head Start (DGKHS), citywide (MOEAI-202580227). 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 8-6-2025.
Resolution
Action: adopted Passed

A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1103 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Parks, Art, and Culture Committee
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Safety, Housing, Education, and Homelessness Committee
25-0809 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Beeler Park Flats Owner, LLC to finance the construction of 64 income-restricted units to be leased at affordable rents to qualifying households. Approves a loan agreement between the City and County of Denver and Beeler Park Flats Owner, LLC for $2,100,000.00 and 240 months to finance the construction of 64 income-restricted units to be leased at affordable rents to qualifying households, Council District 8 (HOST-202579145). 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 6-4-2025.
Resolution
Action: adopted Passed

A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 25-0809 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
South Platte River Committee
25-1080 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as a public alley, bounded by North Tejon Street, West 33rd Avenue, North Vallejo Street, and West 34th Avenue. Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as Public Alley, bounded by North Tejon Street, West 33rd Avenue, North Vallejo Street, and West 34th Avenue, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-30-2025.
Resolution
Action: adopted Passed

A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1080 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
25-1062 A resolution granting a revocable permit to 2682 S. COOK LLC, to encroach into the right-of-way at 2682 South Cook Street. Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to 2682 S. COOK LLC, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right-of-way with a metal fence at 2682 South Cook Street, in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-30-2025.
Resolution
Action: adopted Passed

A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1062 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
25-1072 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and WILSON & COMPANY, INC., ENGINEERS & ARCHITECTS to continue to provide engineering design services for the Jewell/Evans Station Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge, in Council District 7. Amends a contract with WILSON & COMPANY, INC., ENGINEERS & ARCHITECTS to add $287,390.00 for a new total of $1,967,352.00 and by adding 151 days for a new end date of 5-31-2027 to continue to provide engineering design services for the Jewell/Evans Station Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge, in Council District 7 (DOTI-202159138/DOTI-202580304-02). 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 7-30-2025.
Resolution
Action: adopted Passed

A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1072 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
25-1084 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Sky Blue Builders LLC concerning a Domes and Ramps Adjustment project at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with Sky Blue Builders, LLC for $5,156,165.00 and for 186 days for Terminal Level 5 Domes and Ramps Adjustment project work at Denver International Airport (DEN), in Council District 11 (PLANE-202475736). 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 7-30-2025.
Resolution
Action: adopted Passed

A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1084 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
25-1085 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Print-O-Tape, Inc. concerning providing Common Use Boarding Passes and Bag Tags at Denver International Airport. Approves a master purchase order with Print-O-Tape, Inc. for $1,200,000.00 and for two years with three one-year options to extend to provide Common Use Boarding Passes and Bag Tags at Denver International Airport (DEN), in Council District 11 (SC-00010558). 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 7-30-2025.
Resolution
Action: adopted Passed

A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1085 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Community Planning and Housing Committee
25-1070 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2501 South High Street in University. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-Dx to E-TU-C, located at 2501 South High Street, in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-29-2025.
Bill
Action: ordered published with a future required public hearing

Council Bill 25-1070 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on Monday, September 8, 2025.
Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
25-1064 A bill for an ordinance approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs. Approves the Mayor’s nomination and makes an appointment to the Denver Commissions on Cultural Affairs. Approves the Mayor’s nomination and appoints Boris Basishvili to the Denver Commissions on Cultural Affairs for a term from 9-1-2025 through 8-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-29-2025.
Bill
Action: ordered published

Council Bill 25-1064 was ordered published.
25-1065 A bill for an ordinance approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs. Approves the Mayor’s nomination and makes an appointment to the Denver Commissions on Cultural Affairs. Approves the Mayor’s nomination and appoints Stewart Tucker Lundy to the Denver Commissions on Cultural Affairs for a term from 9-1-2025 through 8-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-29-2025.
Bill
Action: ordered published

Council Bill 25-1065 was ordered published.
25-1066 A bill for an ordinance approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs. Approves the Mayor’s nomination and makes an appointment to the Denver Commissions on Cultural Affairs. Approves the Mayor’s nomination and appoints Matthew Tebo to the Denver Commissions on Cultural Affairs for a term from 9-1-2025 through 8-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-29-2025.
Bill
Action: ordered published

Council Bill 25-1066 was ordered published.
25-1067 A bill for an ordinance approving the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs. Approves the Mayor’s nomination and makes a reappointment to the Denver Commissions on Cultural Affairs. Approves the Mayor’s nomination and reappoints Joshua Margolin to the Denver Commissions on Cultural Affairs for a term from 9-1-2025 through 8-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-29-2025.
Bill
Action: ordered published

Council Bill 25-1067 was ordered published.
25-1068 A bill for an ordinance approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs. Approves the Mayor’s nomination and makes an appointment to the Denver Commissions on Cultural Affairs. Approves the Mayor’s nomination and appoints Dr. tara jae to the Denver Commissions on Cultural Affairs for a term from 9-1-2025 through 8-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-29-2025.
Bill
Action: ordered published

Council Bill 25-1068 was ordered published.
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
25-0922 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of registered electors of the City and County of Denver at the general election to be held on November 4, 2025 the question of the granting of a franchise to Public Service Company of Colorado, and approving a Franchise Agreement therefor. Submits to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held in conjunction with the general election of November 4, 2025, a proposed public franchise agreement with Xcel Energy. 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 7-8-2025. 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 8-4-2025 meeting until 8-11-2025.
Bill
Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass Failed

A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Bill 25-0922 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, failed to carry by the following vote:
25-0987 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Operating Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Public Service Company of Colorado, an Xcel Energy company, to provide utility services at Denver International Airport. A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Operating Agreement with Public Service Company of Colorado, an Xcel Energy company (Xcel Energy) for utility services at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11. 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 7-8-2025. 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 8-4-2025 meeting until 8-11-2025.
Bill
Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass Failed

A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Bill 25-0987 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, failed to carry by the following vote:
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Health and Safety Committee
25-1044 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory Revenue Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice, for continued funding of Denver Community Corrections, citywide. Amends a Revenue Agreement with the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice to add $8,376,054.13 for a new total of $16,588,725.53 and adding 12 months for a new end date of 9-30-2026 for continued funding of Denver Community Corrections for the 2025 - 2026 state fiscal year, citywide. (SAFTY-202474450/SAFTY-202580136-01). 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.
Bill
Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass Passed

A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Bill 25-1044 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
25-1043 A bill for an ordinance revoking the revocable permit granted by Ordinance No. 977, Series of 2004, to Argus of Colorado Home Health, Inc. Revokes Ordinance No. 977, Series of 2004 which granted a revocable permit to Argus of Colorado Home Health, Inc., their successors and assigns, to encroach with conduit into the alley bounded by East 16th Avenue, East 17th Avenue, North Race Street, and North Vine Street, in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-23-2025.
Bill
Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass Passed

A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Bill 25-1043 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote:
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Sandoval announced that tonight, there will be a courtesy public hearing on Council Bill 25-0920, submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at the general municipal election on November 4, 2025, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver concerning the manner in which at-large council members are elected; and a combined courtesy public hearing on Council Bills 25-1014, submitting to a vote of the registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held in conjunction with the coordinated election on November 4, 2025, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver, and 25-1148, implementing instant-runoff voting.
RECESS
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PROCLAMATIONS
25-1152 A Proclamation Honoring the Life and Legacy of André Pettigrew
Proclamation
Action: adopted Passed

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Proclamation 25-1152 be adopted, carried by the following vote:
25-1163 A Proclamation Supporting Denver’s Community Energy Commitment
Proclamation
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COURTESY PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
25-0920 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at the general municipal election on November 4, 2025, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver concerning the manner in which at-large council members are elected. Submits to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at the general municipal election a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver concerning the manner in which at-large council members are elected. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-24-2025.
Bill
Action: ordered published Passed

Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:39 p.m., Council President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 25-0920. Kendra Black, Doug Linkhart, Debbie Ortega, Elbra Wedgeworth, Abraham Martinez, and Ann White spoke in favor of the bill.Marilynn Ackermann, Kym Ray, Jesse Parris, Luchia Brown, Linda Templin, Joel Cox, and Alainna Belknap spoke against the bill. Council members Flynn and Watson delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Sawyer, that Council Bill 25-0920 be ordered published, carried by the following vote:
25-1014 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held in conjunction with the coordinated election on November 4, 2025, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver. Submits to a vote of the registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held in conjunction with the coordinated election on November 4, 2025, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver concerning instant run off voting. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-15-2025.
Bill
Action: ordered published Failed

Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 8:19 p.m., Council President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bills 25-1014 and 25-1148. Luchia Brown, Linda Templin, Jesse Parris, Kiyana Newell, Cory Montreuil, Aly Belknap, Cameron Hill, Jana Everett, Landon Mascareñaz, Susan Stark, and Evaristo Gomez spoke in favor of the bills. Rosemary Rodriguez spoke in opposition of the bills. There was no staff report. A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Bill 25-1014 be ordered published, failed to carry by the following vote:
25-1148 A bill for an ordinance implementing instant-runoff voting. Amends the Revised Municipal Code to reflect the Charter amendment concerning instant-runoff voting. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-15-2025.
Bill
Action: ordered published Failed

A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Bill 25-1148 be ordered published, failed to carry by the following vote:
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PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Sandoval announced that on Monday, September 8, 2025, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 25-1070, changing the zoning classification for 2501 South High Street in University. Any protests against Council Bill 25-1070 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
ADJOURN
PENDING
25-0948 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 801 15th Street in Central Business District. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from D-C, UO-1 to D-TD, UO-1, located at 801 15th Street and 1525 Stout Street, in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-8-2025.
Bill
25-0994 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3025 West 3rd Avenue in Barnum. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-DX to E-RX-3, located at 3025 W 3rd Avenue, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-15-2025.
Bill

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