City Council

Agenda

1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
3. ROLL CALL
4. MAYOR'S PROPOSED 2027 BUDGET AND PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
5. 26-1547 Mayor’s Proposed 2027 Budget
   Resolution
6. (1) The Mayor's Proposed Budget for 2027 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 19, 2026; (2) at its regular meeting on Monday, October 26, 2026, 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 2027; 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.
7. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
8. 26-1543 Minutes of Tuesday, October 13, 2026
   Approved Minutes
9. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
10. PRESENTATIONS
11. 26-1465 Denver Colfax Marathon Government Relay Presentation
    Presentation
12. COMMUNICATIONS
13. PROCLAMATIONS
14. 26-1501 A Proclamation Opposing Colorado Amendment 81 (Law Enforcement Communication with Federal Immigration Authorities) and Affirming Denver’s Public Safety Priorities Act
    Proclamation
15. 26-1545 A Proclamation Recognizing National Lights on Afterschool Week
    Proclamation
16. RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
17. RESOLUTIONS
18. Finance and Business Committee
19. 26-1428 A resolution approving a proposed Amendment to a Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Greening Enterprises, Inc., to continue the purchase of fire hoses for the Denver Fire Department, citywide. Amends a Master Purchase Order with Greening Enterprises, Inc dba CoPro EFP to add $100,000.00 for a new total of $585,000.00 and to add 1 year for a new end date of 10-31-2027 for the purchase of fire hoses for the Denver Fire Department, citywide (SC-00007376). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-2026.
    Resolution
20. Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
21. 26-1426 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Civil Service Commission. Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Civil Service Commission. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Hannah Lucey to the Civil Service Commission for a term from 10-1-2026 through 9-30-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-2026.
    Resolution
22. 26-1427 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver African American Commission. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver African American Commission. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Karen Grissom to the Denver African American Commission for a term from 9-25-2025 through 9-25-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-2026.
    Resolution
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24. Health and Safety Committee
25. 26-1432 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Caring for Denver Foundation for the “Caring for Denver Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) Program FY26-27” and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with Caring for Denver Foundation for $2,734,639.00 with an end date of 7-31-2027 to accept the Care Over Incarceration Grant to continue the Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) Program, citywide (ENVHL-202685981). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-2026.
    Resolution
26. 26-1544 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the sum of Thirty-Nine Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($39,000.00) made payable to Civil Rights Litigation Group, PLLC, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to civil action captioned Omar J. Rocwa v. Detective Brandon Isabelle, which was filed in the District Court, City and County of Denver, Colorado, Case No. 2025CV34006. Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This item was approved for filing at the Mayor-Council meeting on 10-13-2026.
    Resolution
27. Parks, Art, and Culture Committee
28. 26-1436 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Bauen Studios LLC for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide. Approves a contract with Bauen Studios LLC for $7,500,000.00 with a five-year term for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide (PARKS- 202685501). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-2026.
    Resolution
29. 26-1437 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Colorado DesignScapes, Inc. for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide. Approves a contract with Colorado DesignScapes, Inc. DBA Deisgnscapes Colorado for $20,000,000.00 with a five-year term for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide (PARKS-202685434). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-2026.
    Resolution
30. 26-1438 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and CPC Constructors, Inc. for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide. Approves a contract with CPC Constructors, Inc. for $7,500,000.00 with a five-year term for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide (PARKS-202685498). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-2026.
    Resolution
31. 26-1439 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and CTM INC for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide. Approves a contract with CTM INC for $7,500,000.00 with a five-year term for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide (PARKS- 202685457). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-2026.
    Resolution
32. 26-1440 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and ECI Site Construction Management Inc for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide. Approves a contract with ECI Site Construction Management Inc for $20,000,000.00 with a five-year term for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide (PARKS-202685435). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-2026.
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33. 26-1441 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Elite Industries, Inc. for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide. Approves a contract with Elite Industries, Inc. for $20,000,000.00 with a five-year term for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide (PARKS-202685499). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-2026.
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34. 26-1442 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Fransen-Pittman Construction Co., Inc. for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide. Approves a contract with Fransen-Pittman Construction Co., Inc. for $20,000,000.00 with a five-year term for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide (PARKS-202685432). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-2026.
    Resolution
35. 26-1443 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Halcyon Construction, Inc. for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide. Approves a contract with Halcyon Construction, Inc. for $7,500,000.00 with a five-year term for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide (PARKS- 202685441). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-2026.
    Resolution
36. 26-1444 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Iron Woman Construction & Environmental Services, LLC for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide. Approves a contract with Iron Woman Construction & Environmental Services, LLC for $20,000,000.00 with a five-year term for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide (PARKS-202685438). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-2026.
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37. 26-1445 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Krische Construction, Inc. for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide. Approves a contract with Krische Construction, Inc. for $20,000,000.00 with a five-year term for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide (PARKS-202685437). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-2026.
    Resolution
38. 26-1446 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Richdell Construction, Inc. for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide. Approves a contract with Richdell Construction, Inc.for $20,000,000.00 with a five-year term for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide (PARKS-202685439). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-2026.
    Resolution
39. 26-1447 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Spectrum General Contractors, Inc. for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide. Approves a contract with Spectrum General Contractors, Inc.for $20,000,000.00 with a five-year term for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide (PARKS-202685436). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-2026.
    Resolution
40. 26-1448 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and T2 CONSTRUCTION, INC. for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide. Approves a contract with T2 CONSTRUCTION, INC. for $20,000,000.00 with a five-year term for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide (PARKS-202685442). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-2026.
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41. 26-1449 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Western States Reclamation LLC for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide. Approves a contract with Western States Reclamation LLC for $20,000,000.00 with a five-year term for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide (PARKS-202685433). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-2026.
    Resolution
42. 26-1450 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and WILDERNESS CONSTRUCTION CO. for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide. Approves a contract with WILDERNESS CONSTRUCTION CO. for $7,500,000.00 with a five-year term for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide (PARKS- 202685440). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-2026.
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43. 26-1452 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Handprint Architecture, Inc. to provide Architectural and Engineering Design Services for the Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library & Museum renovation, Montebello Branch Library renovation, and Montbello Civic Center Park Cultural Plaza and Shade Structure. Approves a contract with Handprint Architecture Inc for $3,005,589.87 with an end date of 3-15-2030 to provide Architectural and Engineering Design Services for Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library & Museum renovation, Montebello Branch Library renovation, and Montbello Civic Center Park Cultural Plaza and Shade Structure, 2401 Welton Street, 12955 Albrook Drive, and 4401 Crown Blvd, Council Districts 8 and 9 (DOTI-202686018). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-2026.
    Resolution
44. South Platte River Committee
45. 26-1454 A resolution approving a proposed Revocable License Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Village Collaborative to operate a micro-community shelter for those experiencing homelessness, located on a portion of 621 W. Wesley Avenue in the Overland Neighborhood, in Council District 7. Approves the Revocable License Agreement with Colorado Village Collaborative for $10 per year beginning approximately October 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, to operate a micro-community shelter for those experiencing homelessness located on a portion of 621 W. Wesley Avenue in the Overland Neighborhood, in Council District 7 (FINAN-202685969). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-2026.
    Resolution
46. Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
47. 26-1456 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Flatiron Dragados Constructors, Inc. to provide construction services for the Taxiway (TW) L Extension project at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with Flatiron Dragados Constructors, Inc. for $93,050,253.84 and for 669 consecutive calendar days to provide construction services for the Taxiway (TW) L Extension project at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11 (PLANE-202684162). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-2026.
    Resolution
48. 26-1457 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and RNN Architects, Inc. for engineering support in the form of Building Information Modeling On-Call Services at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with RNN Architects, Inc. for $700,000.00 and for five (5) years for engineering support in the form of Building Information Modeling On-Call Services at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11 (PLANE-202684197). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-2026.
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49. 26-1458 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and ServiceSource, Inc. for the DEN New Heights Program, which provides career development, training, wrap around services, and employment pathways for justice involved individuals at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with ServiceSource, Inc. for $1,163,663.75 through 3-31-2027 for the DEN New Heights Program, which provides career development, training, wrap around services, and employment pathways for justice involved individuals at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11 (PLANE-202685584). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-2026.
    Resolution
50. 26-1459 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Syn Energy, LLC for engineering support in the form of Building Information Modeling On-Call Services at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with Syn Energy, LLC for $700,000.00 and for five (5) years for engineering support in the form of Building Information Modeling On-Call Services at Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (PLANE-202684198). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-2026.
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51. 26-1460 A resolution granting a revocable permit to Fishwater Properties, LLC, to encroach into the right-of-way at 3801 West 32nd Avenue. Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to Fishwater Properties, LLC, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right-of-way with an elevated deck and nine-foot-tall by 30 feet long pergola at 3801 West 32nd Avenue, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-2026.
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52. 26-1461 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as East Warren Avenue, located near the intersection of East Warren Avenue and South Ash Street. Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as East Warren Avenue, located near the intersection of East Warren Avenue and South Ash Street, in Council District 4. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-2026.
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53. 26-1462 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and GERALD H. PHIPPS, INC. for CM/GC construction services to replace a portion of the exterior dry pipe fire sprinkler system near 14th and Stout streets in Council District 10. Approves a contract with GERALD H. PHIPPS, INC. for $11,266,893.00 with a term of NTP + 147 days for CM/GC construction services to replace a portion of the exterior dry pipe fire sprinkler system near 14th and Stout streets in Council District 10 (DOTI-202685774). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-2026.
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54. BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
55. Finance and Business Committee
56. 26-1429 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, Ordinance No. 1279, Series of 2025, Ordinance No. 1427, Series of 2025, Ordinance No. 1606, Series of 2025, Ordinance No. 2149, Series of 2025, Ordinance No. 1187, Series of 2026, and Ordinance No. 1333, Series of 2026, thereby amending the boundaries of the Denver Downtown Development Authority. 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, Ordinance No. 1279, Series of 2025, Ordinance No. 1427, Series of 2025, Ordinance No. 1606, Series of 2025, Ordinance No. 2149, Series of 2025, and Ordinance No. 1187, Series of 2026, and Ordinance No. 1333, Series of 2026, thereby amending the boundaries of the Denver Downtown Development Authority. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-2026.
    Bill
57. 26-1430 A bill for an ordinance designating certain properties as being required for public use and authorizing use and acquisition thereof by negotiation or through condemnation proceedings of fee simple, easement and other interests, including any rights and interests related or appurtenant to properties designated as needed for the East Colfax Sidewalk Project, which segment runs from Willow Street west to Quebec Street and between North 16th Avenue and North 13th Avenue. Approves Land Acquisition Ordinance granting the authority to acquire through negotiated purchase or condemnation all property interests needed for Package 2 of the East Colfax CD8 Sidewalk Project. Adds sidewalks where none currently exist, as well as ADA compliant ramps. Property interests may include, without limitation, fee interests, easements, access rights, improvements, fixtures, licenses and permits as needed for the Project. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-2026.
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58. Health and Safety Committee
59. 26-1431 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health & Hospital Authority, to provide EMTs/paramedics and vans for the Support Team Assisted Response Program (STAR), citywide. Approves a contract with Denver Health & Hospital Authority for $2,837,767.92 with an end date of 12-31-2027 to provide EMTs/paramedics and vans for the Support Team Assisted Response Program (STAR), citywide. (ENVHL-202685289). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-2026.
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60. South Platte River Committee
61. 26-1455 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage and Flood Control District, to complete the Valverde Outfall System Plan. No change to IGA term, Council Districts 3 and 7. Amends an IGA with Urban Drainage and Flood Control District dba Mile High Flood District (MHFD) to add $217,216.00 for a new total of $517,216.00 to complete the Valverde Outfall System Plan. No change to IGA term, Council Districts 3 and 7 (DOTI-202264113/DOTI-202686038-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-2026.
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62. BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
63. Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
64. 26-1394 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the wastewater easement, in its entirety, reserved in the Permanent Non-Exclusive Easement, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2019059501, located at East Elmendorf Drive and North Telluride Street. Relinquishes the wastewater easement in its entirety established in the Permanent Non-Exclusive Easement Reception No. 2019059501. Located at East Elmendorf Drive and North Telluride Street, in Council District 11. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-2-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-30-2026.
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65. PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
66. Tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 26-1405, designating 740 North Washington Street as a structure for preservation; and a required public hearing on Council Bill 26-1302, changing the zoning classification for 2246 North Federal Boulevard in Jefferson Park.
67. RECESS
68. COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
69. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
70. PROCLAMATIONS
71. 26-1546 A Proclamation Recognizing 100 Years of the Hebrew Education Alliance Sisterhood
    Proclamation
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73. PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
74. Community Planning and Housing Committee
75. 26-1405 A bill for an ordinance designating 740 North Washington Street as a structure for preservation. Approves the landmark designation application for 740 N. Washington St - The Stonehouse, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-29-2026.
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76. 26-1302 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2246 North Federal Boulevard in Jefferson Park. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from G-MX-3, DO-8 to U-MS-5, DO-8, located at 2246 N. Federal Blvd., in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-15-2026.
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77. PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
78. ADJOURN
79. PENDING
80. FOR 11-9-2026
81. 26-1406 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3343, 3345, and 3351 North Mariposa Street in Highland. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from C-MX-5 & U-TU-B2, DO-4 to U-RX-3, located 3343, 3345, and 3351 North Mariposa Street, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-29-2026.
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