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City Council

Monday, September 22, 2025 · 3:30 PM AM · Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber 1437 Bannock Street, Room 450

TL;DR

The Denver City Council held its regular meeting, focusing heavily on affordable housing initiatives and community support. The council approved multiple resolutions to support affordable housing development, including grant agreements and loan programs that will create new housing units for low-income residents.

Key Decisions

  • Affordable Home Ownership Program Grant Passed
  • Loan Agreement for Multi-Family Affordable Housing Passed
  • Food Distribution Grant for Youth Families Passed
  • Washington Street Infrastructure Project Passed
  • Indigenous Peoples' Day Proclamation Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  2. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
  3. ROLL CALL
  4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
  5. 25-1399 Minutes of Monday, September 15, 2025
    Approved Minutes
    Action: approved

    Minutes 25-1399 were approved.

  6. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
  7. PRESENTATIONS
  8. COMMUNICATIONS
  9. PROCLAMATIONS
  10. 25-1402 A Proclamation Recognizing Denver’s Gathering of Tribal and Indigenous communities at the 3rd Annual Fall Tribal Convening
    Proclamation
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council President Pro-Tem Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Proclamation 25-1402 be adopted, carried by the following vote:

  11. 25-1403 A Proclamation In Observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the City and County of Denver
    Proclamation
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council President Pro-Tem Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Council member Gilmore, that Council Proclamation 25-1403 be adopted, carried by the following vote:

  12. 25-1400 A Proclamation Honoring Joyce Neufeld for her service to Community Ministry
    Proclamation
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Proclamation 25-1400 be adopted, carried by the following vote:

  13. PROCLAMATIONS - CONSENT
  14. 25-1401 A Proclamation Honoring former Denver Police Commander Rudy Sandoval for Hispanic Heritage Month
    Proclamation
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Gilmore, that Council Proclamation 25-1401 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

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  16. RESOLUTIONS
  17. Community Planning and Housing Committee
  18. 25-1081 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) concerning the “Affordable Home Ownership Program (AHOP) Grant” program and the funding therefor. Approves a Revenue Grant Agreement between The State of Colorado, Department of Local Affairs, Division of Housing for $1,518,000.00 in Proposition 123 Affordable Home Ownership Program (AHOP) funds with an end date of 9-30-2027 to support the new construction of 23 affordable 1- and 2-bedroom for sale housing units (condominiums) serving buyers at or below 80% AMI at Wolff 23, LLC for project known as 10th & Wolff, in Council District 3 (HOST-202579906). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-14-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-29-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Gilmore, that Council Resolution 25-1081 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  19. 25-1275 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the City and County of Denver and MHMP 20 Loretto LLLP to finance the construction of a multi-family residential structure to create income-restricted units to be leased at affordable rents to qualifying households, in Council District 2. Approves the loan agreement between the City and County of Denver and MHMP 20 Loretto LLLP for $3,782,000.00 and a Maturity Date of 240 months following closing to finance the construction of a multi-family residential structure to create 100 income-restricted units to be leased at affordable rents to qualifying households, in Council District 2 (HOST-202580935). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-14-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-9-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Gilmore, that Council Resolution 25-1275 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  20. 25-1276 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to continue providing non-congregate shelter services at Park Avenue Inn. Approves an amendment with Colorado Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) to add six months for a new end date of 2-28-2026 to provide shelter services at Non-Congregate Shelter Park Avenue Inn. No change to contract amount, citywide (HOST-202368622/HOST-202580667-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-14-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-9-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Gilmore, that Council Resolution 25-1276 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  21. Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
  22. 25-1264 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver Downtown Development Authority. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver Downtown Development Authority. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Frank Cannon to the Denver Downtown Development Authority for a term from 10-01-2025 through 6-03-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-9-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Gilmore, that Council Resolution 25-1264 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  23. 25-1265 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver Downtown Development Authority. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver Downtown Development Authority. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Jay Lambiotte to the Denver Downtown Development Authority for a term from 10-01-2025 through 6-03-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-9-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Gilmore, that Council Resolution 25-1265 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  24. 25-1266 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Downtown Development Authority. Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Downtown Development Authority. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Mary Nguyen to the Denver Downtown Development Authority for a term from 10-01-2025 through 8-31-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-9-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Gilmore, that Council Resolution 25-1266 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  25. 25-1267 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Downtown Development Authority. Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Downtown Development Authority. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Patty Salazar to the Denver Downtown Development Authority for a term from 10-01-2025 through 8-31-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-9-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Gilmore, that Council Resolution 25-1267 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  26. Health and Safety Committee
  27. 25-1026 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Kaizen Food Rescue to provide culturally relevant, fresh food distribution to Denver resident youth and their families as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver's Kids Initiative. Approves a grant agreement with Kaizen Food Rescue for $999,999.87 with an end date of 7-31-2028 to provide culturally relevant, fresh food distribution to Denver resident youth and their families as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative, in Council Districts 7, 8 and 11 (ENVHL-202580271-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-14-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-23-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Gilmore, that Council Resolution 25-1026 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  28. 25-1404 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the sum of Twelve Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($12,500.00) made payable to Bradley S. Freedberg P.C. and Moriah Biggs, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action captioned Moriah Biggs v. The City and County of Denver, which was filed in the Denver District Court, Case No. 2024CV32582. Settles a claim involving the Denver Fire Department. This item was approved for filing at the Mayor-Council meeting on 9-16-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Gilmore, that Council Resolution 25-1404 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

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  30. South Platte River Committee
  31. 25-1282 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and SEMA CONSTRUCTION, INC. for the Washington Street 47th to 52nd project, in Council District 9. Approves a contract with SEMA CONSTRUCTION, INC. for $22,678,281.59 and a term of NTP + 640 calendar days for the Washington Street 47th to 52nd project, in Council District 9 (DOTI-202579574). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-14-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-10-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Gilmore, that Council Resolution 25-1282 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  32. Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  33. 25-1258 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and LOYA CONSTRUCTION, INC. to provide 2025 Street and Alley Mill & Overlay services, citywide. Approves a contract with LOYA CONSTRUCTION, INC. for $2,806,952.49 and a duration of 120 days to provide 2025 Street and Alley Contract Mill & Overlay, citywide (DOTI-202579243). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-14-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-3-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Gilmore, that Council Resolution 25-1258 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  34. 25-1269 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as North Beeler Court, located at the intersection of North Beeler Court and East 47th Avenue. Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as North Beeler Court, located at the intersection of North Beeler Court and East 47th Avenue, in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-10-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Gilmore, that Council Resolution 25-1269 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  35. 25-1270 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as East 50th Avenue, located at the intersection of North Beeler Street and East 50th Avenue. Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as East 50th Avenue, located at the intersection of North Beeler Street and East 50th Avenue, in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-10-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Gilmore, that Council Resolution 25-1270 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  36. 25-1273 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Crowe LLP to continue providing finance administration grant and audit support. Approves an amendment with Crowe LLP to add two years for a new end date of 11-30-2027 to continue providing finance administration grant and audit support. No change to contract amount, citywide (DOTI -202265430/202580963-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-14-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-10-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Gilmore, that Council Resolution 25-1273 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

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  43. PROCLAMATIONS
  44. 44 Block Vote
    Action: approved the Consent Agenda Passed

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