City Council

Monday, September 15, 2025 · 3:30 PM AM · Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber 1437 Bannock Street, Room 450

Summary unavailable: Connection error.

Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

25-0628 A bill for an ordinance concerning recycling and organic material diversion and, in connection therewith, repealing and re-enacting article X, chapter 48, adding a new article XI, chapter 48, adding a new article XV, chapter 10, and amending article I, chapter 24, of the Code. Approves a change to the Denver Revised Municipal Code related to the Waste No More ballot initiative, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-16-2025. This item was postponed at the 8-18-2025 meeting until 9-8-2025.
Bill
Action: amended Passed

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 25-0628 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was followed by a motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 25-0628 be amended in the following particulars: "1. On page 16, line 14, strike “three hundred (300)” and replace with “three hundred fifty (350)”". The motion to amend carried by the following vote:
25-0628 A bill for an ordinance concerning recycling and organic material diversion and, in connection therewith, repealing and re-enacting article X, chapter 48, adding a new article XI, chapter 48, adding a new article XV, chapter 10, and amending article I, chapter 24, of the Code. Approves a change to the Denver Revised Municipal Code related to the Waste No More ballot initiative, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-16-2025. This item was postponed at the 8-18-2025 meeting until 9-8-2025.
Bill
Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass as amended Passed

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 25-0628 be placed upon final consideration and do pass as amended, carried by the following vote:
25-1221 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Cooperation Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Urban Renewal Authority, for the Rock Drill Property Tax Increment Area and Sales Tax Increment Area to establish, among other matters, the parameters for tax increment financing with incremental property and sales taxes, in Council District 9. Approves a Cooperation Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Denver Urban Renewal Authority for the Rock Drill Property Tax Increment Area and Sales Tax Increment Area to establish, among other matters, the parameters for tax increment financing with incremental property and sales taxes, in Council District 9 (FINAN-202579721). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-29-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-26-2025.
Bill
Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass Passed

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 25-1221 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote:
4 Block Vote

Action: approved the Consent Agenda Passed

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Finance and Business
page break
page break
page break
page break
page break
page break
page break
page break
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
25-1354 Minutes of Monday, September 8, 2025
Approved Minutes
Action: approved

Minutes 25-1354 were approved.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
25-1359 A Proclamation Recognizing and Responding to Food Insecurity in the City and County of Denver
Proclamation
Action: adopted Passed

A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Proclamation 25-1359 be adopted, carried by the following vote:
25-1360 A Proclamation Honoring Denver Crime Lab National Forensic Science Week 2025
Proclamation
Action: adopted Passed

A motion offered by Council member Alvidrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Proclamation 25-1360 be adopted, carried by the following vote:
PROCLAMATIONS - CONSENT
25-1358 A Proclamation Declaring September 21 to be Jill Sobule Day in Denver
Proclamation
Action: adopted Passed

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Proclamation 25-1358 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
page break
RESOLUTIONS
Health and Safety Committee
25-1263 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Tribe Recovery Homes, Inc. to provide an after-hours Release Assistance on Demand Program for those with mental health or substance use issues who are exiting custody from Denver jail facilities, citywide. Amends an agreement with Tribe Recovery Homes, Inc. to add $210,100.00 for a new total of $817,253.96 and adding 12 months for a new end date of 9-30-2026 to provide an after-hours Release Assistance on Demand Program for those with mental health or substance use issues who are exiting custody from Denver jail facilities, citywide (SHERF-202263684/SHERF-202580224-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-6-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-3-2025.
Resolution
Action: adopted Passed

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1263 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
25-1357 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the sum of One Million Sixty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($1,060,000.00) made payable to the Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP Client Trust Account, for full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to Plaintiff’s Lauren Folkerts, Joseph Gallegos, Zuri Hoskin, Huitziloxochitl Jaramillo, Debra Gehri a/k/a Kelsang Virya, and Douglas Munn, in the civil action captioned Jazmine Bjelland, et. al. v. City and County of Denver, Colorado, et al., which was filed in the United State District Court for the District of Colorado, Case No. 22-cv-1338-SKC-SBP. Settles a claim involving the Department of Safety. This item was approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 9-9-2025.
Resolution
Action: adopted Passed

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1357 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
page break
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
25-1006 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Brendle Group, Inc. to provide on-call services to the Office of Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency for the design, evaluation, and implementation of incentive and climate-action programs. Approves a contract with The Brendle Group for $1,500,000.00 and a duration of three years to provide to provide on-call engineering and environmental consulting services for the Climate Action Division, citywide (CASR-202579684). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-6-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-3-2025.
Resolution
Action: adopted Passed

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1006 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
25-1007 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Energetics Consulting Engineers, LLC to provide on-call services to the Office of Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency for the design, evaluation, and implementation of incentive and climate-action programs. Approves a contract with Energetics Consulting Engineers LLC for $1,500,000.00 and a duration of three years to provide to provide on-call engineering and environmental consulting services for the Climate Action Division, citywide (CASR-202579679). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-6-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-3-2025.
Resolution
Action: adopted Passed

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1007 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
25-1008 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Group14 Engineering PBC to provide on-call services to the Office of Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency for the design, evaluation, and implementation of incentive and climate-action programs. Approves contract with Group 14 Engineering PBC for $1,500,000.00 and a duration of three years to provide on-call services supporting Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency with the analysis, design, and implementation of a multitude of programs, citywide (CASR-202579680). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-6-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-3-2025.
Resolution
Action: adopted Passed

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1008 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
25-1250 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as: 1) South Quebec Street, located near the intersection of Leetsdale Drive and South Quebec Street; and 2) South Quebec Street, located near the intersection of Leetsdale Drive and South Quebec Street. Dedicates two City-owned parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) South Quebec Street, located near the intersection of Leetsdale Drive and South Quebec Street, and 2) South Quebec Street, located near the intersection of Leetsdale Drive and South Quebec Street, in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-3-2025.
Resolution
Action: adopted Passed

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1250 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
25-1251 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as: 1) West 10th Avenue, located at the intersection of West 10th Avenue and North Xavier Street; and 2) North Xavier Street, located at the intersection of North Xavier Street and West 10th Avenue. Dedicates two City-owned parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) West 10th Avenue, located at the intersection of West 10th Avenue and North Xavier Street, and 2) North Xavier Street, located at the intersection of North Xavier Street and West 10th Avenue, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-3-2025.
Resolution
Action: adopted Passed

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1251 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
25-1252 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as: 1) Public Alley, bounded by West 13th Avenue, North Knox Court, West 14th Avenue, and North Julian Street; and 2) North Knox Court, located near the intersection of North Knox Court and West 13th Avenue. Dedicates two City-owned parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) Public Alley, bounded by West 13th Avenue, North Knox Court, West 14th Avenue, and North Julian Street, and 2) North Knox Court, located near the intersection of North Knox Court and West 13th Avenue, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-3-2025.
Resolution
Action: adopted Passed

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1252 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
25-1253 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as: 1) North Xenia Street, located at the intersection of North Xenia Street and East 46th Place; and 2) East 45th Avenue, located at the intersection of East 45th Avenue and North Willow Street. Dedicates two City-owned parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) North Xenia Street, located at the intersection of North Xenia Street and East 46th Place, and 2) East 45th Avenue, located at the intersection of East 45th Avenue and North Willow Street, in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-3-2025.
Resolution
Action: adopted Passed

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1253 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
25-1254 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as a public alley, bounded by West 14th Avenue, North Julian Street, West 13th Avenue, and North Knox Court. Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as Public Alley, bounded by West 14th Avenue, North Julian Street, West 13th Avenue, and North Knox Court, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-3-2025.
Resolution
Action: adopted Passed

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1254 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
25-1255 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as North Tejon Street, located at the intersection of North Tejon Street and West 46th Avenue. Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as North Tejon Street, located at the intersection of North Tejon Street and West 46th Avenue, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-3-2025.
Resolution
Action: adopted Passed

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1255 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
25-1257 A resolution granting a revocable permit to Jorge Alberto Rodriguez and Mindy Lujan, to encroach into the right-of-way at 3439 Lowell Boulevard. Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to Jorge Alberto Rodriguez and Mindy Lujan, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right-of-way with a retaining wall at 3439 Lowell Boulevard, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-3-2025.
Resolution
Action: adopted Passed

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1257 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
25-1259 Approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Flatiron Dragados Constructors, Inc. concerning services for the Gate Apron Rehabilitation and Drainage Improvements Program (GARDI) A31W project at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with Flatiron Dragados Constructors, Inc for $9,473,513.62 and for a duration of 135 calendar days to provide services for the Gate Apron Rehabilitation and Drainage Improvements Program (GARDI) A31W project at Denver International Airport (DEN), in Council District 11 (PLANE-202579632). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-6-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-3-2025.
Resolution
Action: adopted Passed

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1259 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
South Platte River Committee
25-1256 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as West 13th Avenue, located at the intersection of North Decatur Street and West 13th Avenue. Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as West 13th Avenue, located at the intersection of North Decatur Street and West 13th Avenue, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-3-2025.
Resolution
Action: adopted Passed

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1256 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
page break
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance and Business Committee
25-1226 A bill for an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of an aggregate amount not to exceed $23,000,000 of the City and County of Denver, Colorado Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Loretto Heights Family Apartments) Series 2025A and an aggregate amount not to exceed $5,000,000 of the City and County of Denver, Colorado Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Loretto Heights Family Apartments) Taxable Series 2025B for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, and equipping of an affordable multifamily rental housing facility located in the City and County of Denver, Colorado and to pay certain expenses of such Bonds (as defined below) issue; approving and authorizing execution of a Bond Financing Agreement, a Tax Regulatory Agreement, and a Bond Purchase and Construction Loan Agreement (each as defined below) with respect to the Bonds; making findings and determinations with respect to the Project (as defined below) and the Bonds; authorizing the execution and delivery of related documents; and repealing all action heretofore taken in conflict herewith. For an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of an aggregate amount not to exceed $23,000,000.00 of the City and County of Denver, Colorado Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Loretto Heights Family Apartments), Series 2025A and an aggregate amount not to exceed $5,000,000.00 of the City and County of Denver, Colorado Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Loretto Heights Family Apartments), Taxable Series 2025B for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction and equipping of an affordable multifamily rental housing facility located in the City and County of Denver, Colorado and to pay certain expenses of such Bonds (as defined below) issue; approving and authorizing execution of a Bond Financing Agreement, a Tax Regulatory Agreement, and a Bond Purchase and Construction Loan Agreement (each as defined below) with respect to the Bonds; making findings and determinations with respect to the Project (as defined below) and the Bonds; authorizing the execution and delivery of related documents; and repealing all action heretofore taken in conflict herewith. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-26-2025.
Bill
Action: ordered published

Council Bill 25-1226 was ordered published.
25-1260 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an appropriation in the “Denver Public Library” Special Revenue Fund, to make a cash transfer to and appropriation in the “Library Capital” Fund. Approves a rescission and an appropriation in the Denver Public Library Special Revenue Fund (15830) to transfer cash to and appropriate budget in the Denver Public Library Capital Projects Fund (34041), citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-2-2025.
Bill
Action: ordered published

Council Bill 25-1260 was ordered published.
25-1262 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a capital equipment purchase from the Risk Management Fund (SRF 11838) Fund for the Denver Fire Department. Approves the capital equipment purchase of a replacement vehicle from the Risk Management Fund (SRF 11838) to support operations of the Denver Fire Department, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-2-2025.
Bill
Action: ordered published

Council Bill 25-1262 was ordered published.
Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
25-1247 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the Career Service. Approves Office of Human Resources’ Classification Notice #1868 to amend the Classification and Pay Plan by creating new classifications of Labor Compliance Analyst Staff and Labor Compliance Analyst Senior, changing the classification titles of Labor Compliance Analyst to Labor Compliance Analyst Associate, and changing the pay grades of Labor Compliance Supervisor, Labor Compliance Analyst Lead, and Labor Compliance Technician, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-2-2025.
Bill
Action: ordered published

Council Bill 25-1247 was ordered published.
25-1248 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the Career Service. Approves Office of Human Resources’ Classification Notice #1870 to amend the Classification and Pay Plan by changing the pay grades of Internal Auditor Lead, Internal Auditor Senior, and Internal Auditor Associate, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-2-2025.
Bill
Action: ordered published

Council Bill 25-1248 was ordered published.
25-1249 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the Career Service. Approves Office of Human Resources’ Classification Notice #1871 amending the Classification and Pay Plan with the annual market analysis pay table adjustments by adjusting the city’s pay tables and pay ranges, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-2-2025.
Bill
Action: ordered published

Council Bill 25-1249 was ordered published.
Health and Safety Committee
25-1029 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority, to enroll patients in and provide Women, Infant & Children (WIC) services during pediatric and OB/GYN appointments at several Denver Health outpatient clinic locations. Approves a grant agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority for $1,000,000.00 with an end date of 7-31-2028 to enroll patients in and provide Women, Infant & Children (WIC) services during pediatric and OB/GYN appointments at several Denver Health outpatient clinic locations including Eastside, Montbello, Westside, Webb Pediatrics, and Pena Clinic, as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative, citywide (ENVHL-202580277-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-22-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-23-2025. This item was called out at the 9-8-2025 meeting for a one-week postponement to the next regular Council meeting on 9-15-2025.
Bill
Action: ordered published

Council Bill 25-1029 was ordered published.
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee
25-0628 A bill for an ordinance concerning recycling and organic material diversion and, in connection therewith, repealing and re-enacting article X, chapter 48, adding a new article XI, chapter 48, adding a new article XV, chapter 10, and amending article I, chapter 24, of the Code. Approves a change to the Denver Revised Municipal Code related to the Waste No More ballot initiative, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-16-2025. This item was postponed at the 8-18-2025 meeting until 9-8-2025.
Bill
Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass

Council Bill 25-0628 was placed upon final consideration and do pass
Finance and Business Committee
25-1192 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Revival and Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Community College of Denver, for the Denver Construction Careers Program Incumbent Worker Training program, citywide. Amends an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Community College of Denver (CCD) to add six months for a new end date of 12-31-2025 for the Denver Construction Careers Program Incumbent Worker Training program, citywide (OEDEV-202477257/OEDEV-202580043-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-22-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-19-2025.
Bill
Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass Passed

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 25-1192 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote:
25-1208 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 400, Series of 2008, as subsequently amended by Ordinance No. 1659, Series of 2024, thereby increasing the number of board members of the Denver Downtown Development Authority (DDDA) and allowing an option for City Council members, other than the current President, to serve on the DDDA Board. For an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 400, Series of 2008, as subsequently amended by Ordinance No. 1659, Series of 2024, thereby increasing the number of board members of the Denver Downtown Development Authority (DDDA) and allowing an option for City Council Members, other than the current President, to serve on the DDDA Board. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-19-2025.
Bill
Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass Passed

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 25-1208 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote:
25-1221 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Cooperation Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Urban Renewal Authority, for the Rock Drill Property Tax Increment Area and Sales Tax Increment Area to establish, among other matters, the parameters for tax increment financing with incremental property and sales taxes, in Council District 9. Approves a Cooperation Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Denver Urban Renewal Authority for the Rock Drill Property Tax Increment Area and Sales Tax Increment Area to establish, among other matters, the parameters for tax increment financing with incremental property and sales taxes, in Council District 9 (FINAN-202579721). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-29-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-26-2025.
Bill
Action: took out of order Passed

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that consideration of Council Bill 25-1221 be postponed until after the required public hearing on Council Bill 25-1222, carried by the following vote:
25-1223 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 0304, Series of 2015, which created and established the RiNo Business Improvement District, to increase the number of members of the Board of Directors to be appointed and to increase the number of Board Members required for a quorum. For an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 0304, Series of 2015, which created and established the RiNo Business Improvement District, to increase the number of members of the Board of Directors to be appointed and to increase the number of Board Members required for a quorum, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-26-2025.
Bill
Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass Passed

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 25-1223 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote:
25-1237 A bill for an ordinance amending Section 54-816 of Division 2 of Article XV of Chapter 54 of the Revised Municipal Code of the City and County of Denver concerning disposal procedure of impounded vehicles. For an ordinance amending Section 54-816 of Division 2 of Article XV of Chapter 54 of the Revised Municipal Code of the City and County of Denver concerning disposal procedure of impounded vehicles, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-26-2025.
Bill
Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass Passed

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 25-1237 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Health and Safety Committee
25-1214 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Skyline Fire Protection District, for the City to continue to provide fire protection services for the Skyline Fire Protection District. Amends a revenue agreement with the Skyline Fire Protection District, to add $2,100,000.00 for a new total of $5,640,000.00, and to add ten years for a new end date of 12-31-2035 to continue to provide fire protection services for the Skyline Fire Protection District (FIRES-RC87006/FIRES-202579991-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-29-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-27-2025.
Bill
Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass Passed

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 25-1214 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote:
25-1228 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF), to receive payments from HCPF as incentives for providing Medicaid eligibility-related work. Approves a revenue intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) for $1,294,788.40 with an end date of 6-30-2026 to receive payments from HCPF as incentives for providing Medicaid eligibility-related work within the City and County of Denver, citywide (SOCSV-202580557). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-29-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-27-2025.
Bill
Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass Passed

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 25-1228 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote:
25-1229 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Sixth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF), to continue receiving payments from HCPF as incentives for providing Medicaid eligibility-related work. Amends a revenue intergovernmental agreement with Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) to add two months for a new end date of 8-30-2025 to continue receiving payments from HCPF as incentives for providing Medicaid eligibility-related work within the City and County of Denver. No change to contract amount, citywide (SOCSV-202263930/SOCSV-202263930-06). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-29-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-27-2025.
Bill
Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass Passed

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 25-1229 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote:
25-1241 A bill for an ordinance adding new section to Article IV, Chapter 8 regulating the sale of animals by pet shops in the city. Amends the revised municipal code by prohibiting the sale of certain animals by pet shops. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-27-2025.
Bill
Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass Passed

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 25-1241 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote:
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
page break
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Pro-Tem Romero Campbell announced that tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 25-1091, changing the zoning classification for 4626 East Louisiana Avenue in Virginia Village; a required public hearing on Council Bill 25-1071, changing the zoning classification for 1717 East 39th Avenue in Cole; a required public hearing on Council Bill 25-1079, approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Oliver Buchanan Group, LLC, development of approximately 6.69 acres located at 1717 East 39th Avenue, in Council District 9, and a required public hearing on Council Bill 25-1222, approving the Rock Drill Urban Redevelopment Plan, the creation of the Rock Drill Urban Redevelopment Area and the Rock Drill Property Tax Increment Area and Sales Tax Increment Area.
RECESS
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PROCLAMATIONS
25-1361 A Proclamation Honoring the Hispanic Arts Heritage of Colorado During Hispanic Heritage Month
Proclamation
Action: adopted Passed

A motion offered by Council member Alvidrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Proclamation 25-1361 be adopted, carried by the following vote:
REQUIRED PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Community Planning and Housing Committee
25-1091 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4626 East Louisiana Avenue in Virginia Village. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from S-SU-D to S-RH-2.5, located at 4626 East Louisiana Avenue in the Virginia Village Neighborhood, in Council District 6. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 9-15-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-5-2025.
Bill
Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass Passed

Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:00 p.m., Council President Pro-Tem Romero Campbell presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 25-1091. No one spoke in favor of the bill. Jesse Parris spoke in opposition of the bill. Edson Ibañez of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Bill 25-1091 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote:
25-1071 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1717 East 39th Avenue in Cole. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from I-B, UO-2 and C-MU-10 with Waivers to C-MX-12 and C-MX-16, located at 1717 East 39th Avenue in the Cole statistical neighborhood, in Council District 9. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 9-15-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-29-2025.
Bill
Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass Passed

Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:18 p.m., Council President Pro-Tem Romero Campbell presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 25-1071. Reed Raskin, Joseph Wofford, and Rachel Marion spoke in favor of the bill. Jesse Parris spoke in opposition of the bill. Peter Wall and Brian Fishman were available for questions. Tony Lechuga of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 25-1071 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote:
25-1079 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Oliver Buchanan Group, LLC, development of approximately 6.69 acres located at 1717 East 39th Avenue, in Council District 9. Approves a contract (development agreement) with Oliver Buchanan Group, LLC obligating the developer and their assigns to certain requirements for development of approximately 6.69 acres located at 1717 East 39th Avenue, in Council District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-15-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-29-2025. This item was postponed at the 9-8-2025 meeting until 9-15-2025.
Bill
Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass Passed

Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 7:32 p.m., Council President Pro-Tem Romero Campbell presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 25-1079. No one spoke in favor of the bill. Jesse Parris spoke in opposition of the bill. Tony Lechuga of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 25-1079 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote:
Finance and Business Committee
25-1222 A bill for an ordinance approving the Rock Drill Urban Redevelopment Plan, the creation of the Rock Drill Urban Redevelopment Area and the Rock Drill Property Tax Increment Area and Sales Tax Increment Area. Approves the Rock Drill Urban Redevelopment Plan authorizing the creation of an Urban Redevelopment Area and property tax and sales tax increment areas, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-26-2025.
Bill
Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass Passed

Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 8:01 p.m., Council President Pro-Tem Romero Campbell presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 25-1222. Adam Larkey and John Deffenbaugh spoke in favor of the bill. Jesse Parris spoke in opposition of the bill. Tracy Huggins of the Denver Urban Redevelopment Authority delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 25-1222 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote:
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
ADJOURN
page break
PENDING
FOR 10-6-2025
25-1186 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 800 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 800 15th Street, in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-19-2025.
Bill

Report an issue with this page