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Governance and Intergovernmental Relations

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 · 10:30 AM AM · City & County Building, room 391

TL;DR

Denver City Council addressed budget process reforms, approved a long-term energy partnership with Xcel Energy through 2046, and made several board appointments. The meeting included proposed charter amendments to adjust the city's budget process and a requirement for community engagement in two-year budget planning.

Key Decisions

  • Charter Amendment - Budget and Appropriation Process Submitted to voters
  • Municipal Code Amendment - Budget Procedure and Community Engagement Passed
  • Xcel Energy Public Franchise Agreement (through 2046) Submitted to voters
  • Denver Energy Partnership with Xcel Energy Approved
  • Community Corrections Board and American Indian Commission Appointments Approved
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Attendance
  2. Action Items
  3. 26-0864 For an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be conducted at the same time and in conjunction with the general election on November 3, 2026, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver to adjust the City and County’s budget and appropriation process.
    Bill
  4. 26-0867 For an ordinance amending Article II of Chapter 20 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code by adding procedures for the Mayor and City Council to consider and address changes in the City’s budget and requiring a community engagement process for budget planning in a two-year budget term.
    Bill
  5. 26-0970 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held in conjunction with the general election of November 3, 2026, a proposed public franchise agreement with the Public Service Company of Colorado, DBA Xcel Energy, for a term through December 31, 2046.
    Bill
  6. 26-0973 A bill for an ordinance approving the Denver Energy Partnership Agreement with the Public Service Company of Colorado, DBA Xcel Energy, for a term through December 31, 2046, to progress commitments to sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy and joint energy leadership in Denver.
    Bill
  7. 26-0974 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Operating Agreement with Public Service Company of Colorado, an Xcel Energy company (Xcel Energy) for utility services at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11.
    Bill
  8. Consent Items
  9. 26-0935 Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver Community Corrections Board. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Blake Renner to the Denver Community Corrections Board for a term from 6-30-2026 through 6-30-2030 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Bill
  10. 26-0936 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Community Corrections Board. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Jennifer Lobato to the Denver Community Corrections Board for a term from 6-30-2026 through 6-30-2030 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Bill
  11. 26-0937 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Community Corrections Board. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Monique Hudley-Taylor to the Denver Community Corrections Board for a term from 6-30-2026 through 6-30-2030 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Bill
  12. 26-0938 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Community Corrections Board. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Nicole Monroe to the Denver Community Corrections Board for a term from 6-30-2026 through 6-30-2030 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  13. 26-0939 Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver Community Corrections Board. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Scott Mangino to the Denver Community Corrections Board for a term from 6-30-2026 through 6-30-2030 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Bill
  14. 26-0940 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver American Indian Commission (DAIC). Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Starlene Naranjo to the Denver American Indian Commission for a term from 7-03-2026 through 7-03-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  15. 26-0941 Amends a contract with LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP to twelve months for a new end date of 8-31-2027 to provide professional legal services and to serve as legal counsel to the City for collecting debts owed associated with parking and photo citation enforcement and litigation. No change to contract capacity, citywide (ATTNY-202160108/ATTNY-202684405-03).
    Resolution