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City Council

Monday, March 2, 2026 · 3:30 PM AM · Parr-Widener Room 1437 Bannock Street, Room 389

TL;DR

Denver City Council approved a major package of federal housing grants totaling over $13 million to support affordable housing, homelessness prevention, and emergency shelter programs across the city. The council also approved several infrastructure projects including a traffic safety redesign on Mississippi Avenue and approved zoning changes for the West Highland neighborhood.

Key Decisions

  • Federal Housing Grants ($13M+) Passed
  • Mississippi Ave Vision Zero Safety Project ($2.9M) Passed
  • West 32nd Avenue Zoning Changes (West Highland) Passed
  • Southwest Area Plan Addition to Comprehensive Plan 2040 Passed
  • AI-Guided Plan Review Platform Contract ($4.6M) Postponed to 3-9-2026
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  2. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
  3. ROLL CALL

    Council members Gilmore, Hinds, and Sawyer attended the meeting virtually. Council member Gilmore arrived late.

  4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
  5. 26-0220 Minutes of Monday, February 23, 2026
    Approved Minutes
    Action: approved

    Minutes 26-0220 were approved

  6. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
  7. PRESENTATIONS
  8. COMMUNICATIONS
  9. PROCLAMATIONS
  10. 26-0224 A Proclamation Honoring Adelante Latina Day
    Proclamation
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Alvidrez, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Proclamation 26-0224 be adopted, carried by the following vote:

  11. PROCLAMATIONS - CONSENT
  12. 26-0219 A Proclamation Honoring Pamela Walshe for her Work to Ease Food Insecurity for the Families of Near Southeast Denver
    Proclamation
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council Pro-Tem Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Proclamation 26-0219 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  13. RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
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  15. RESOLUTIONS
  16. Community Planning and Housing Committee
  17. 26-0145 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and 1625 Birch LLC for an affordable housing preservation project located at 1625 and 1675 S Birch St Denver, CO 80222. Amends an agreement with 1625 Birch LLC to edit Exhibit F of the agreement - Cash Flow Waterfall - to accommodate a change in the capital stack for an affordable housing preservation project located at 1625 and 1675 S Birch St Denver, CO 80222. With this amendment, one subordinate debt source will be changed from must-pay to a cash flow position. There is no change to the agreement amount or length, in Council District 6 (HOST-202580106/HOST-202582043-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-17-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council Pro-Tem Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 26-0145 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  18. 26-0146 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development concerning the “HOME Investment Partnerships” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement from the United State Department of Housing and Urban Development for $2,377,929.79 and with a term through 9-30-2034 to provide funding for services and projects supporting housing program areas, citywide (HOST-202683320). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-17-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council Pro-Tem Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 26-0146 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  19. 26-0147 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development concerning the “Emergency Solutions Grant” program and the funding therefor. Approves a Revenue Grant Agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for $580,396.00 to fund the Emergency Solutions Grant Programs to provide emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, and rapid rehousing, citywide (HOST-202683327). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-17-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council Pro-Tem Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 26-0147 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  20. 26-0148 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development concerning the “Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA)” program and the funding therefor. Approves a revenue grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for $4,056,107 in HOPWA (Housing Opportunities for People With AIDS) revenue supporting the housing needs of low-income people living with HIV/AIDS, citywide (HOST-202683328). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-17-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council Pro-Tem Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 26-0148 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  21. Finance and Business Committee
  22. 26-0119 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Base Tactical Disaster Recovery, Inc. to cover costs associated with administration of the City and County of Denver's funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Amends a contract with Base Tactical Disaster Recovery, Inc. to add $728,750.00 for a new total of $2,754,392.00 and one year for a new end date of 1-31-2027, with one option to renew for an additional year, to cover costs associated with administration of the City and County of Denver’s funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), citywide (FINAN-202472728-00/ FINAN-202476142-01/FINAN-202582589). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-10-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council Pro-Tem Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 26-0119 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  23. 26-0152 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development concerning the “Community Development Block Grant” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) to receive $6,585,718.00 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for a term through 9-30-2033 to provide funding for services and projects supporting neighborhood and business development programs for the 2025 program year, citywide (OEDEV- 202582142). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-17-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council Pro-Tem Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 26-0152 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  24. Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
  25. 26-0105 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and ComplyAI, Inc. for the implementation and ongoing support of an AI Guided Plan Review platform. Approves a contract with ComplyAI, Inc. for $4,591,740.00 with an end date of 3-1-2031 for the implementation and ongoing support of an AI Guided Plan Review platform, citywide (TECHS-202581508). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-17-2026. This item was called out at the 3-2-2026 meeting for a one-week postponement to the next regular Council meeting on 3-9-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: postponed

    Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Lewis called out this item at the 3-2-2026 meeting for a postponement to the meeting on 3-9-2026.

  26. Health and Safety Committee
  27. 26-0134 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Integral Consulting Inc. for site investigation and remediation services in Council District 8. Amends a contract with Integral Consulting Inc. to add one year for a new end date of 5-15-2027 to assist with a State of Colorado Voluntary Cleanup of soil and groundwater at the Denver Fire Training Center, located at 5445 Roslyn St. No change to contract capacity, in Council District 8 (ENVHL-202158787/ESEQD-202582524-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-18-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council Pro-Tem Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 26-0134 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

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  29. Parks, Art, and Culture Committee
  30. 26-0135 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Library Consortium to digitize the Rocky Mountain News collection for expanded free access to the public. Approves an amendment with the Colorado Library Consortium to add $500,000.00 for a new total of $2,500,00.00 to digitize the Rocky Mountain News collection for expanded free access to the public. No changes to the contract term, citywide (BOOKS-202262085/BOOKS-202582033-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-17-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council Pro-Tem Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 26-0135 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  31. 26-0136 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Kanopy, Inc. to provide online video streaming services to the Library and its patrons. Amends a contract with KANOPY INC to add $960,090.00 for a new total of $2,210,090.00 to provide online video streaming services to the Library and its patrons. No changes to contract term, citywide (BOOKS-201841049/BOOKS-202582390-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-17-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council Pro-Tem Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 26-0136 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  32. Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  33. 26-0121 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and GOODLAND CONSTRUCTION, INC. for the Mississippi Ave Vision Zero Safety Project which will redesign the flow of traffic on W Mississippi Ave from S Quivas St to S Eliot St, in Council District 7. Approves a contract with GOODLAND CONSTRUCTION, INC. for $2,939,547.26 and NTP + 365 Days for the Mississippi Ave Vision Zero Safety Project which will redesign the flow of traffic on W Mississippi Ave from S Quivas St to S Eliot St, in Council District 7 (DOTI-202581736). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-18-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council Pro-Tem Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 26-0121 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  34. 26-0137 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Dawson Infrastructure Solutions, LLC, for the one-time purchase of two Wastewater Vans, citywide. Approves a purchase order with Dawson Infrastructure Solutions LLC for $645,272.02 for the one-time purchase of two (2) Wastewater Vans, citywide (PO-00175365). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-18-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council Pro-Tem Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 26-0137 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  35. 26-0140 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of CENTRAL PARK FILING NO. 63. Approves the CENTRAL PARK FILING NO. 63, a proposed Subdivision Plat located between Interstate 70 and E 39th Ave, and N Ulster St and N Central Park Blvd, in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-18-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council Pro-Tem Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 26-0140 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  36. 26-0141 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Schwalm USA, LLC., to purchase one replacement Ford F-600 Schwalm Talpa FSR Robotic System Truck Build 2024-136, citywide. Approves a purchase order with Schwalm USA, LLC for $543,887.92 to purchase one replacement Ford F-600 Schwalm Talpa FSR Robotic System Truck Build 2024-136, citywide (PO-00178895). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-18-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council Pro-Tem Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 26-0141 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  37. 26-0142 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Botanic Gardens, Inc. for the establishment and ongoing stewardship of the Solar Garden Project. Amends a contract with Denver Botanic Gardens, Inc. to add $200,000.87 for a new contract total of $689,832.00 and two years for a new end date of 5-6-2028 for the establishment and ongoing stewardship of the Solar Garden Project, citywide (CASR-202683119-01/CASR-202578862-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-18-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council Pro-Tem Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 26-0142 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  38. 26-0149 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and COLORADO MOISTURE CONTROL, INC. for roof maintenance and repair services at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with Colorado Moisture Control, Inc. for $5,000,000.00 and for five years for roof maintenance and repair services at Denver International Airport (DEN), in Council District 11 (PLANE-202476460). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-18-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council Pro-Tem Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 26-0149 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  39. 26-0150 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as West 38th Avenue, located at the intersection of West 38th Avenue and North Utica Street. Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as West 38th Avenue, located at the intersection of West 38th Avenue and North Utica Street, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-18-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council Pro-Tem Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 26-0150 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  40. 26-0158 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the State of Colorado Regional Transportation District (RTD) concerning the “RTD - DRCOG Surface Transportation Block Grant Central Corridor Vision and Alternatives Analysis” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the Regional Transportation District (RTD) for $964,000.00 (Federal Funds: $771,200.00, CCD Funds: $192,800.00) with a term of NTP + 3 Years for the Central Corridor Vision and Alternatives Analysis for the Welton St. corridor, in Council District 9 (DOTI-202683170). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-18-2026. This item was called out at the 3-2-2026 meeting for a one-week postponement to the next regular Council meeting on 3-9-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: postponed

    Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Lewis called out this item at the 3-2-2026 meeting for a postponement to the meeting on 3-9-2026.

  41. 26-0159 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and State of Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) concerning the “Alameda Ave & Dayton St - HSIP” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for $2,765,000.00 (Federal Funds $2,488,500.00, CCD Funds $276,500.00) with an end date of 12-28-2035 for Project HSIP FY28 Alameda Ave & Dayton St (27343) to will rebuild the intersection of Alameda and Dayton to increase safety and lower the crash patterns, in Council District 5 (DOTI-202683113). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-18-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council Pro-Tem Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 26-0159 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  42. 26-0175 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as: 1) West 10th Avenue, located near the intersection of West 10th Avenue and North Sheridan Boulevard; and 2) West 11th Avenue, located near the intersection of West 11th Avenue and North Sheridan Boulevard. Dedicates two City-owned parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) West 10th Avenue, located near the intersection of West 10th Avenue and North Sheridan Boulevard, and 2) West 11th Avenue, located near the intersection of West 11th Avenue and North Sheridan Boulevard, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-25-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council Pro-Tem Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 26-0175 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  43. BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
  44. Finance and Business Committee
  45. 26-0151 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Public Service Company of Colorado, to grant the Public Service Company of Colorado access to install and maintain utility infrastructure. There is no fee, the grant is for 90 days for install and then access and maintenance until terminated, in Council District 9. Approves an Access and Use Permit Agreement to the 39th Avenue Greenway near North York Street and East 39th Avenue to grant the Public Service Company of Colorado access to install and maintain utility infrastructure. There is no fee, the grant is for 90 days for install and then access and maintenance until terminated, in Council District 9 (FINAN-202682973-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-17-2026.
    Bill
    Action: ordered published

    Council Bill 26-0151 was ordered published.

  46. 26-0153 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Revival and Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Community College of Denver, to support the Denver Construction Careers Program Incumbent Worker Training program, citywide. Approves a second proposed Revival and Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Community College of Denver to add $300,000.00 for a new total of $1,081,962.00 and add 12 months for a new end date of 12-31-26 to support the Denver Construction Careers Program Incumbent Worker Training program, citywide (OEDEV-202477257/ OEDEV-202582708-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-17-2026.
    Bill
    Action: ordered published

    Council Bill 26-0153 was ordered published.

  47. 26-0154 A bill for an ordinance authorizing capital equipment purchases from the Airport Enterprise Fund. Approves the capital equipment purchase of vehicles from the Airport Enterprise Fund (73810) to support operations at Airport facilities, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-17-2026.
    Bill
    Action: ordered published

    Council Bill 26-0154 was ordered published.

  48. South Platte River Committee
  49. 26-0139 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing an easement, in its entirety, reserved in Ordinance No. 31, Series of 1941, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Book A-26, Pages 25 - 31, located at 1100 North Federal Boulevard. Relinquishes a portion of the easement established in Vacating Ordinance No. 31, Series of 1941. Located at 1100 North Federal Boulevard, in Council District 3. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-18-2026.
    Bill
    Action: ordered published

    Council Bill 26-0139 was ordered published.

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  51. Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  52. 26-0138 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing a portion of the utility easement reserved in Ordinance No. 002, Series of 2002, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2002008116, located at 2500 East 2nd Avenue. Relinquishes a portion of the sidewalk easement established in the Permanent Easement for Sidewalk Area Reception No. 2002008116. Located at 2500 East 2nd Avenue, in Council District 5. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-18-2026.
    Bill
    Action: ordered published

    Council Bill 26-0138 was ordered published.

  53. BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
  54. Health and Safety Committee
  55. 26-0125 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 28 of the Revised Municipal Code concerning law enforcement officer identification. Amends Chapter 28 of the Revised Municipal Code concerning law enforcement officer identification. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-11-2026.
    Bill
    Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass Passed

    A motion offered by Council Pro-Tem Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Council member Alvidrez, that Council Bill 26-0125 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote:

  56. Finance and Business Committee
  57. 26-0128 A bill for an ordinance regarding financial reporting to City Council. Requires quarterly financial reports to be submitted to City Council. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-10-2026.
    Bill
    Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass Passed

    A motion offered by Council Pro-Tem Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Bill 26-0128 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  58. PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
  59. Council President Sandoval announced that tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 26-0026, changing the zoning classification for multiple properties along West 32nd Avenue in West Highland; and a courtesy public hearing on Council Bill 26-0103, approving and accepting the Southwest Area Plan, which Plan shall become a part of Comprehensive Plan 2040 for the City and County of Denver pursuant to the provisions of Section 12-61 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code.
  60. RECESS
  61. COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
  62. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  63. PROCLAMATIONS
  64. REQUIRED PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
  65. Community Planning and Housing Committee
  66. 26-0026 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for Multiple properties along West 32nd Avenue in West Highland. Approves a map amendment to rezone multiple properties from U-MX-2, PUD 162, and U-MS-3 to U-MX-3, DO-8 and U-MS-3, DO-8, located along W. 32nd Avenue between Perry and Julian, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-20-2026.
    Bill
    Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass Passed

    Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:36 p.m., Council President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 26-0026. Eric Rymarz and Bill Hare spoke in favor of the bill. Jesse Parris and Alejandra X. Castaneda spoke in opposition of the bill. Libby Glick of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Council Pro-Tem Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 26-0026 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote:

  67. COURTESY PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
  68. South Platte River Committee
  69. 26-0103 A bill for an ordinance approving and accepting the Southwest Area Plan, which Plan shall become a part of Comprehensive Plan 2040 for the City and County of Denver pursuant to the provisions of Section 12-61 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code. Adopts the Southwest Area Plan as a supplement to Comprehensive Plan 2040, Council Districts 2, 3, and 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-11-2026.
    Bill
    Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass Passed

    Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:04 p.m., Council President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 26-0103. Rebecca Greek, Diego Olivan, Maya Velasco, and Renee Martinez-Stone spoke in favor of the bill. Jesse Parris spoke in opposition of the bill. Fernando Abbud of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Council Pro-Tem Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 26-0103 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote:

  70. PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
  71. ADJOURN
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  73. PENDING
  74. FOR 3-9-2026
  75. 26-0062 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4631 North Josephine Street in Elyria Swansea. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from PUD 335 to U-RH-2.5, located at 4631 N. Josephine Street in the Elyria Swansea Neighborhood, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-27-2026.
    Bill
  76. FOR 3-16-2026
  77. 26-0081 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 385 South Zuni in Athmar Park. Approves a map amendment to rezone a property from B-1 with waivers to E-MX-3, located at 385 S Zuni Street, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-3-2026.
    Bill
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  80. BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
  81. RESOLUTIONS
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  83. 83 Block Vote
    Action: approved the Consent Agenda Passed

    A motion offered by Council Pro-Tem Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Council member Watson, to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote:

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  87. Transportation and Infrastructure Committee