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City Council

Monday, October 20, 2025 · 3:30 PM AM · Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber 1437 Bannock Street, Room 450

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  1. 1 Block Vote
    Action: approved the Consent Agenda Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  2. BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
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  9. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  10. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
  11. ROLL CALL
  12. MAYOR'S PROPOSED 2026 BUDGET AND PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
  13. 25-1573 Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget
    Resolution
    Action: published a notice Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that the Clerk and Recorder publish a notice regarding the Mayor's 2026 Proposed Budget, carried by the following vote:

  14. (1) The Mayor's Proposed Budget for 2026 is open for inspection from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays in the City Council Office, Room 451 of the City and County Building located at 1437 Bannock Street starting the week of October 20, 2025; (2) at its regular meeting on Monday, October 27, 2025, the City Council will conduct a public hearing, beginning at 5:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the agenda permits, on the Mayor's Proposed Budget for 2026; and (3) any citizen may inspect the budget prior to or at the public hearing and register any objection to the budget prior to or at the public hearing on the budget, and Council shall take any objections into consideration.
  15. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
  16. 25-1558 Minutes of Tuesday, October 14, 2025
    Approved Minutes
    Action: approved

    Minutes 25-1558 were approved.

  17. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
  18. PRESENTATIONS
  19. COMMUNICATIONS
  20. PROCLAMATIONS
  21. 25-1559 A Proclamation Honoring Bert Keating
    Proclamation
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council President Sandoval, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Proclamation 25-1559 be adopted, carried by the following vote:

  22. 25-1562 A Proclamation Recognizing the Importance of Health Coverage and Promoting Enrollment through Connect for Health Colorado
    Proclamation
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Proclamation 25-1562 be adopted, carried by the following vote:

  23. RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
  24. RESOLUTIONS
  25. Community Planning and Housing Committee
  26. 25-1382 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to operate and provide programmatic services at Sinton's Sanctuary, a 24/7 low-barrier emergency shelter, in Council District 3. Amends service agreement with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to add $601,829.00 for a new total of $3,010,974.00 and by adding twelve months for a new end date of 12-31-2026 to operate and provide programmatic services at Sinton’s Sanctuary, a 24/7 low-barrier emergency shelter, in Council District 3 (HOST-202057242/HOST-202581332-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-10-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-23-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1382 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  27. 25-1414 A resolution approving a proposed Sixth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Bayaud Works, LLC to operate and provide shelter services for individuals experiencing homelessness in a low-barrier, emergency shelter environment, manage the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) enrollment, and client support, citywide. Amends service agreement with Bayaud Works, LLC (BW) to add $3,500,000.00 for a new total of $6,755,000.00 and to add 9 months for a new ends date of 3-31-2026 to operate and provide shelter services for individuals experiencing homelessness in 24/7, low-barrier, emergency shelter environment, manage the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) enrollment, and client support, citywide (HOST-202158828/HOST-202581430-06). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-10-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-30-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1414 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  28. 25-1452 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Delores Project to continue serving Rapid Rehousing households, citywide. Amends a Rapid Rehousing contract with The Delores Project adding $22,278.00 for a new contract total $2,653,278.00 to continue serving 55 households. No change to the contract term, citywide (HOST-202477475/HOST-202581342-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-10-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1452 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  29. 25-1453 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Peak Denver to continue serving youth households, citywide. Amends a rapid rehousing contract with Urban Peak adding an $12,079.00 for a new total of $2,712,079.00 to continue serving 60 youth households annually. No change to contract term, citywide (HOST-202578584/HOST-202581333-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-10-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1453 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  30. 25-1455 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to continue providing rental assistance using a Rapid Rehousing model and wraparound support services to homeless households, as defined by HUD, who have experienced or are fleeing domestic violence, citywide. Amends a contract with the Volunteers of America Colorado Branch Green Willow Project adding $6,663.00 for a new total of $1,629,663.00 for a cost of living adjustment to continue providing rental assistance using a Rapid Rehousing model and wraparound support services to homeless households, as defined by HUD, who have experienced or are fleeing domestic violence, citywide (HOST-202477502/HOST-202581259-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-10-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1455 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  31. 25-1456 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Denver Rescue Mission to continue funding for a specialized team of case managers to support people experiencing homelessness with high acuity needs exit homeless to safe and permanent housing, citywide. Amends a contract with Denver Rescue Mission by adding $1,010,445.00 for a new contract total of $2,210,445.00 and adding two years for a new end date of 12-31-2027 to continue funding for a specialized team of case managers to support people experiencing homelessness with high acuity needs exit homeless to safe and permanent housing, citywide (HOST-202369423/HOST-202581156-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-10-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1456 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  32. Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
  33. 25-1411 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Vision Service Plan Insurance Company (VSP) to administer a vision benefit plan for all Denver civilian, Sheriff, and Police employees. Approves a contract with Vision Service Plan Insurance Company (VSP) for $12,000,000.00 with an end date of 12-31-2030 to administer a vision benefit plan for all Denver civilian, Sheriff, and Police employees, citywide (CSAHR-202580190). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-10-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-30-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1411 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  34. 25-1443 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Locality Media, LLC for the purchase of a scheduling software solution. Approves a contract with Locality Media, LLC for $1,610,577.00 and with an end date of 10-01-2030 for the purchase of a Scheduling Software Solution for Sworn Personnel, citywide (TECHS-202580607). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-10-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1443 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  35. 25-1457 A resolution approving the City Council reappointment of Stephanie Syner to the Denver County Cultural Council. Approves the City Council reappointment of Stephanie Syner to the Denver County Cultural Council for a term effective immediately and ending 10-1-2028, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1457 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  36. 25-1458 A resolution approving the City Council reappointment of Abby Schirmacher to the Denver County Cultural Council. Approves the City Council reappointment of Abby Schirmacher to the Denver County Cultural Council as the representative for Visit Denver for a term effective immediately and ending 10-1-2027, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1458 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  37. 25-1459 A resolution approving the reappointment of Harry MacLean to the permanent panel of arbitrators created by City Council pursuant to Charter §§ 9.7.7(C), 9.8.8(C), and 9.9.8(C). Approves the City Council reappoints Harry MacLean to the permanent panel of arbitrators created by City Council pursuant to Charter §§ 9.7.7(C), 9.8.8(C), and 9.9.8(C), for a term expiring on 10-16-2031, unless removed from the permanent panel by passage of a resolution or ordinance by City Council. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1459 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  38. Health and Safety Committee
  39. 25-1447 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Michael's of Denver Catering Inc. to provide residential community corrections food service for community corrections facilities, citywide. Amends an expenditure agreement with Michael’s of Denver Catering Inc. to add $2,375,876.25 for a new total of $3,908,544.25 and adding 25 months for a new end date of 12-31-2027 to provide residential community corrections food service for community corrections facilities, citywide (SAFTY-202262981/SAFTY-202581011-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-10-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-8-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1447 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

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  41. South Platte River Committee
  42. 25-1448 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as: 1) South Bannock Street, located near the intersection of South Bannock Street and West Evans Avenue; and 2) Public Alley, bounded by South Bannock Street, West Evans Avenue, South Acoma Street, and West Asbury Avenue. Dedicates two City-owned parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) South Bannock Street, located near the intersection of South Bannock Street and West Evans Avenue, and 2) Public Alley, bounded by South Bannock Street, West Evans Avenue, South Acoma Street, and West Asbury Avenue, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-8-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1448 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  43. Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  44. 25-1444 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and AMES CONSTRUCTION, INC. for the Colorado and Buchtel Improvements project long-lead items, in Council District 6. Approves a contract with AMES CONSTRUCTION, INC. for $1,708.964.21 with a term of NTP + 365 Days for the Colorado and Buchtel Improvements project long-lead items, in Council District 6 (DOTI-202580459). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-10-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-8-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1444 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  45. 25-1446 A resolution granting a revocable permit to Lowell17, LLC, DRMS Sloan's Lake LLC, Lowell 17 Equities LLC, and Sloan Lake Parking Garage Developer LLC, to encroach into the right-of-way at 1601 Lowell Boulevard. Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to Lowell17, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company and DRMS Sloan's Lake LLC, a Colorado limited liability company and Lowell 17 Equities LLC, a Colorado limited liability company and Sloan Lake Parking Garage Developer LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, as their interests may appear, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right-of-way with an ambulance drop-off canopy at 1601 Lowell Boulevard, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-8-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1446 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  46. 25-1449 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 Emerson Street, East 1st Avenue, North Ogden Street, and East Ellsworth Avenue. Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as Public Alley, bounded by North Emerson Street, East 1st Avenue, North Ogden Street, and East Ellsworth Ave, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-8-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1449 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  47. 25-1450 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and FRONT RANGE FIRE APPARATUS, LIMITED concerning Pierce and Oshkosh brand Airport Firefighting Apparatus Parts and Components for Denver International Airport. Approves a master purchase order with Front Range Fire Apparatus, Limited for $2,500,000.00 and for two years with three one-year options to extend to provide Pierce and Oshkosh brand Airport Firefighting Apparatus Parts and Components for the Denver International Airport, in Council District 11 (SC-00010622). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-10-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-8-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1450 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  48. 25-1451 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Carahsoft Technology Corporation concerning Workiva financial reporting software, licenses, support and software implementation at Denver International Airport. Approves a master purchase order with Carahsoft Technology Corporation for $1,000,000.00 and for two years with three one-year options to extend to provide Workiva financial reporting software, licenses, support and software implementation at Denver International Airport (DEN), in Council District 11 (SC-00010673). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-10-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-8-2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1451 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

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  50. BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
  51. BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
  52. Finance and Business Committee
  53. 25-1427 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 400, Series of 2008, as subsequently amended by Ordinance No. 1659, Series of 2024, Ordinance No. 1208, Series of 2025, and Ordinance No. 1279, Series of 2025, thereby amending the boundaries of the Denver Downtown Development Authority.For an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 400, Series of 2008, as subsequently amended by Ordinance No. 1659, Series of 2024, Ordinance No. 1208, Series of 2025, and Ordinance No. 1279, Series of 2025, thereby amending the boundaries of the Denver Downtown Development Authority. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-30-2025.
    Bill
    Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 25-1427 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote:

  54. South Platte River Committee
  55. 25-1395 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing an easement, in its entirety, established in the Permanent Non-Exclusive Easement, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2023037098, located at Broadway Station Filing No. 4. Approves an Ordinance to relinquish the easement in its entirety established in the Permanent Non-Exclusive Easement (PNEE) Reception No. 2023037098. Located at Broadway Station Filing No. 4, in Council District 7. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-27-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-24-2025. This item was called out at the 10-14-2025 meeting for a one-week postponement to the next regular Council meeting on 10-20-2025.
    Bill
    Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 25-1395 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  56. PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
  57. Council President Sandoval announced that tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 25-1272, changing the zoning classification for 1252 West Byers Place in Valverde.
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  59. RECESS
  60. COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
  61. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  62. PROCLAMATIONS
  63. 25-1560 A Proclamation Recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month
    Proclamation
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Proclamation 25-1560 be adopted, carried by the following vote:

  64. 25-1561 A Proclamation Recognizing Disability Employment Awareness Month
    Proclamation
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Proclamation 25-1561 be adopted, carried by the following vote:

  65. REQUIRED PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
  66. South Platte River Committee
  67. 25-1272 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1252 West Byers Place in Valverde. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-TU-B to I-MX-3 with waivers located at 1252 West Byers Place, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-10-2025.
    Bill
    Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass Passed

    Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:58 p.m., Council President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 25-1272. No one spoke in favor of the bill. Jesse Parris spoke in opposition of the bill. Justin Montgomery of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Bill 25-1272 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote:

  68. PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
  69. ADJOURN
  70. PENDING
  71. FOR 11-10-2025
  72. 25-1445 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 890 North Grove Street in Villa Park. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-D to E-RX-3, located 890 North Grove Street, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-8-2025.
    Bill