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City Council

April 20, 2026 ·3:30 PM Final

Parr-Widener Room 1437 Bannock Street, Room 389

Agenda — 94 items

  1. 1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 2:04
  2. 2 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ▶ jump to 2:23
  3. 3 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 3:22
  4. 4 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES ▶ jump to 4:05
  5. 5 Minutes of Monday, April 13, 2026 26-0550 approved
  6. 6 COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS ▶ jump to 4:10
  7. 7 PRESENTATIONS ▶ jump to 8:55
  8. 8 COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 8:57
  9. 9 PROCLAMATIONS ▶ jump to 9:00
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  11. 10 A Proclamation Honoring Earth Day 56 - April 22, 2026 26-0551 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 15:09
  12. 11 RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT ▶ jump to 21:49
  13. 12 RESOLUTIONS
  14. 13 Community Planning and Housing Committee
  15. 13 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION ▶ jump to 21:17
  16. 14 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Rocky Mountain Human Services to provide stability navigation services to people and families with intellectual and developmental disabilities or developmental delays experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity program, citywide. Approves a contract with Rocky Mountain Human Services (RMHS) for $2,580,000.00 with an end date of 4-30-2029 to provide stability navigation services to at least 300 people and families with intellectual and developmental disabilities or developmental delays (I/DD) experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity program, citywide (HOST-202683846). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-11-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-7-2026. 26-0464 adopted Pass
  17. 14 South Platte River Committee
  18. 15 Finance and Business Committee
  19. 15 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4458 North Pearl Street in Globeville, 5275 North Franklin Street in Globeville, and 4621 North Telluride Street in Green Valley Ranch. Approves a map amendment to rezone three properties from U-MX-3, I-B, and PUD 319 to OS-A, located at 4458 Pearl St, 5275 N Franklin St, and 4621 N Telluride St, in Council Districts 9 and 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-8-2026. 26-0476 amended Pass ▶ jump to 47:40
  20. 16 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Northwest Cascade, Inc., for portable toilet rental services, citywide. Amends a contract with Northwest Cascade Inc. to add $3,000,000.00 for a new total of $10,000,000.00 and to add two years for a new end date of 5-31-2028 for portable toilet rental services, citywide (GENRL-202367547/GENRL-202683472-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-11-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-7-2026. 26-0462 adopted Pass
  21. 16 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4458 North Pearl Street in Globeville, 5275 North Franklin Street in Globeville, and 4621 North Telluride Street in Green Valley Ranch. Approves a map amendment to rezone three properties from U-MX-3, I-B, and PUD 319 to OS-A, located at 4458 Pearl St, 5275 N Franklin St, and 4621 N Telluride St, in Council Districts 9 and 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-8-2026. 26-0476 ordered published as amended Pass ▶ jump to 53:27
  22. 17 A resolution approving a proposed purchase by the City and County of Denver of insurance policies through its insurance brokers, in an amount not to exceed $15,118,569.00. Approves expenditures not to exceed $15,118,569.00 for the renewal of City property and liability insurance policies with effective dates of May 1, 2026. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-11-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-7-2026. 26-0475 adopted Pass
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  24. 18 Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
  25. 18 Block Vote approved the Consent Agenda Pass ▶ jump to 56:58
  26. 19 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Colfax Mayfair Business Improvement District. Approves the Mayor's appointment to the Colfax Mayfair Business Improvement District. Approves the Mayor's appointment of Vince Howard to the Colfax Mayfair Business Improvement District for a term from 4-1-2026 to 3-31-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-7-2026. 26-0437 adopted Pass
  27. 20 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment to the Crime Prevention and Control Commission. Approves the Mayor's reappointment to the Crime Prevention and Control Commission. Approves the Mayor's reappointment of Orlando Salazar to the Crime Prevention and Control Commission for a term from 4-1-2026 to 3-31-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-7-2026. 26-0438 adopted Pass
  28. 21 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment to the Crime Prevention and Control Commission. Approves the Mayor's reappointment to the Crime Prevention and Control Commission. Approves the Mayor's reappointment of Anthony Pfaff to the Crime Prevention and Control Commission for a term from 4-1-2026 to 3-31-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-7-2026. 26-0439 adopted Pass
  29. 22 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment to the Crime Prevention and Control Commission. Approves the Mayor's reappointment to the Crime Prevention Control Commission. Approves the Mayor's reappointment of Kara Napolitano to the Crime Prevention Control Commission for a term from 4-1-2026 to 3-31-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approving filing this item at its meeting on 4-7-2026. 26-0440 adopted Pass
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  31. 23 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Health and Hospital Authority Board of Directors. Approves the Mayor's appointment to the Denver Health and Hospital Authority Board of Directors. Approves the Mayor's appointment of Reverend Eugene Downing to the Denver Health and Hospital Authority Board of Directors for a term from 7-1-2022 to 6-30-2027 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at tis meeting on 4-7-2026. 26-0441 adopted Pass
  32. 24 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Health and Hospital Authority Board of Directors. Approves the Mayor's appointment to the Denver Health and Hospital Authority Board of Directors. Approves the Mayor's appointment of Dr. Oswaldo Grenardo to the Denver Health and Hospital Authority Board of Directors for a term from 7-1-2022 to 6-30-2027 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-7-2026. 26-0442 adopted Pass
  33. 25 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver Urban Renewal Authority Board of Directors. Approves the Mayor's reappointment to the Denver Urban Renewal Authority Board of Directors. Approves the Mayor's reappointment of Kendra Black to the Denver Urban Renewal Authority Board of Directors for a term from 4-1-2026 to 3-31-2031 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-7-2026. 26-0443 adopted Pass
  34. 26 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver Urban Renewal Authority Board of Directors. Approves the Mayor's reappointment to the Denver Urban Renewal Authority Board of Directors. Approves the Mayor's reappointment of Ron Tilton to the Denver Urban Renewal Authority Board of Directors for a term from 4-1-2026 to 3-31-2031 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-7-2026. 26-0444 adopted Pass
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  36. 27 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Federal Boulevard Business Improvement District. Approves the Mayor's appointment to the Federal Boulevard Business Improvement District. Approves the Mayor's appointment of Stephanie Sponder to the Federal Boulevard Business Improvement District for a term from 4-1-2026 to 4-1-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-7-2026. 26-0445 adopted Pass
  37. 28 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Mile-High Regional Emergency Medical & Trauma Advisory Council. Approves the Mayor's appointment to the Mile-High Regional Emergency Medical & Trauma Advisory Council. Approves the Mayor's appointment of Dr. Billy Covert to the Mile-High Regional Emergency Medical & Trauma Advisory Council for a term from 2-16-2026 to 2-15-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-7-2026. 26-0446 adopted Pass
  38. 29 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Mile-High Regional Emergency Medical & Trauma Advisory Council. Approves the Mayor's appointment to the Mile-High Regional Emergency Medical & Trauma Advisory Council. Approves the Mayor's appointment of Heather Edwards to the Mile-High Regional Emergency Medical & Trauma Advisory Council for a term from 7-31-2025 to 7-31-2027 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-7-2026. 26-0447 adopted Pass
  39. 30 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment to the Mile-High Regional Emergency Medical & Trauma Advisory Council. Approves the Mayor's reappointment to the Mile-High Regional Emergency Medical & Trauma Advisory Council. Approves the Mayor's reappointment of Dr. Maria Moreira to the Mile-High Regional Emergency Medical & Trauma Advisory Council for a term from 2-16-2026 to 2-15-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-7-2026. 26-0448 adopted Pass
  40. 31 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment to the Prosperity Fund Board of Directors. Approves the Mayor's reappointment to the Prosperity Fund Board of Directors. Approves the Mayor's reappointment of Polica Houston to the Prosperity Fund Board of Directors for a term from 5-1-2026 to 4-20-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-7-2026. 26-0449 adopted Pass
  41. 32 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment of the Tourism Improvement District. Approves the Mayor's appointment to the Tourism Improvement District. Approves the Mayor's appointment of Alison Mitchell to the Tourism Improvement District for a term from 9-1-2024 to 8-31-2027 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-7-2026. 26-0458 adopted Pass
  42. 33 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the West Colfax Business Improvement District. Approves the Mayor's appointment to the West Colfax Business Improvement District. Approves the Mayor's appointment of Courtney Rose to the West Colfax Business Improvement District for a term from 4-1-2026 to 4-1-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-7-2026. 26-0459 adopted Pass
  43. 34 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver Commission for People with Disabilities. Approves the Mayor's reappointment to the Denver Commission for People with Disabilities. Approves the Mayor's reappointment of Tim Dodd to the Denver Commission for People with Disabilities for a term from 10-1-2025 to 9-30-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-7-2026. 26-0460 adopted Pass
  44. 35 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver Commission for People with Disabilities. Approves the Mayor's reappointment to the Denver Commission for People with Disabilities. Approves the Mayor's reappointment of Alicia Cooper to the Denver Commission for People with Disabilities for a term from 10-1-2025 to 9-30-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-7-2026. 26-0461 adopted Pass
  45. 36 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and United HealthCare Services, Inc. to include 2026 policy coverage updates, and updating the confidentiality term to continue providing health insurance to qualified Denver civilian and uniformed employees. Amends contract between United Health Care Services, Inc. and the City and County of Denver to add $150,000,000.00 for a new total of $415,000,000.00, to add two years for a new end date of 12-31-2027, and to include 2026 policy coverage updates, and updating the confidentiality term to continue providing health insurance to qualified Denver civilian and uniformed employees, citywide (CSAHR-202265732/CSAHR-202265732-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-11-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-7-2026. 26-0465 adopted Pass
  46. 37 Health and Safety Committee
  47. 38 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Urban Gardens to provide nutritious food access and nutrition education as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver's Kids Initiative, in Council Districts 3, 7, 8, 9. Amends a grant agreement with Denver Urban Gardens by adding $1,730,790.00 for a new contract total of $5,192,372.00 and adding two years for a new end date of 12-31-2027 to provide nutritious food access and nutrition education as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative, in Council Districts 3, 7, 8, 9 (ENVHL-202369076/ENVHL-202581542-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-11-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-3-2025. 25-1979 adopted Pass
  48. 39 Parks, Art, and Culture Committee
  49. 40 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and DIG Studios Inc. for landscape architecture, planning, design and related services, citywide. Approves an on-call contract with The Dig Studios Inc. for $2,500,000.00 with a term of four years with a one-year option to extend for landscape architecture, planning, design and related services, citywide (PARKS-202683465). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-11-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-7-2026. 26-0405 adopted Pass
  50. 41 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund (GOCO) for the “My Outdoor Colorado (MOC)” program and the funding therefor. Approves a contract with State Board of Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund for $2,000,000.00 with an end date of 12-31-2030 for continuation of the My Outdoor Colorado coalition initiatives and programming for 2026-2030, in Council Districts 3 and 9 (PARKS-202582340). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-11-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-7-2026. 26-0472 adopted Pass
  51. 42 South Platte River Committee
  52. 43 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 Transportation concerning the “Alameda Ave Underpass Improvements - Kalamath St. to Cherokee St.” program and the funding therefor. Approves grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation for $9,750,000.00 (Federal Funds $7,800,000.00, CCD Funds $1,950,000.00) with an end date of 1-11-2036 for Project Alameda Ave Underpass Improvements - Kalamath St to Cherokee St - Precon (26086) focus on design and environmental for upcoming reconstruction, in Council District 7 (DOTI-202683511). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-11-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-8-2026. 26-0467 adopted Pass
  53. 44 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to develop and construct Permanent Supportive Housing affordable rental units at 3721 N Globeville Rd, Denver, CO 80216, in Council District 9. Approves the loan agreement with The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for $3,200,000.00 with a maturity date of 720 months from date of the Promissory Note, to develop and construct 60 Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) affordable rental units at 3721 N Globeville Rd, Denver, CO 80216, in Council District 9 (HOST-202683860). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-11-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-15-2026. 26-0501 adopted Pass
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  55. 46 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  56. 47 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and CUTLER REPAVING, INC. for roto-milling asphalt pavement and paving the top lift using a hot-in-place recycling treatment for 95 lane miles of local, collector, and arterial streets, citywide Approves a contract with CUTLER REPAVING, INC. for $6,533,912.21 with a term of NTP + 180 Days for roto-milling asphalt pavement and paving the top lift using a hot-in-place recycling treatment for 95 lane miles of local, collector, and arterial streets, citywide (DOTI-202682911). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-11-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-8-2026. 26-0466 adopted Pass
  57. 48 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and ASH & WHITE CONSTRUCTION CO. for on-call landside facilities maintenance and repair services at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with Ash & White Construction Company dba WCG Construction for $10,000,000.00 and for five years for on call landside facilities maintenance and repair services at Denver International Airport (DEN) in Council District 11 (PLANE-202683427). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-11-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-8-2026. 26-0468 adopted Pass
  58. 49 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and RICONDO & ASSOCIATES, INC. for continued on-call airport planning services at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with Ricondo & Associates, Inc by adding $750,000 for a new total of $2,250,000 and two years for a new end date of 9-29-2028 to provide continued, urgent, on-call airport planning services at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11 (PLANE-202266043/PLANE-202683157-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-11-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-8-2026. 26-0469 adopted Pass
  59. 50 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Sky Blue Builders LLC for on-call landside facilities maintenance and repair services at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with Sky Blue Builders, LLC for $10,000,000.00 and for five years for on call landside facilities maintenance and repair services at Denver International Airport (DEN) in Council District 11 (PLANE-202579248). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-11-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-8-2026. 26-0470 adopted Pass
  60. 51 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION ▶ jump to 21:17
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  62. 52 South Platte River Committee
  63. 53 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3232 Larimer Street in Five Points. Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from R-MU-30 with Waivers to I-MX-3, DO-7, located at 3232 Larimer Street, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-8-2026. 26-0391 ordered published with a future required public hearing
  64. 54 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4458 North Pearl Street in Globeville, 5275 North Franklin Street in Globeville, and 4621 North Telluride Street in Green Valley Ranch. Approves a map amendment to rezone three properties from U-MX-3, I-B, and PUD 319 to OS-A, located at 4458 Pearl St, 5275 N Franklin St, and 4621 N Telluride St, in Council Districts 9 and 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-8-2026. 26-0476 ordered published ▶ jump to 31:23
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  66. 56 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
  67. 57 South Platte River Committee
  68. 58 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing a portion of the utility easement reserved in Ordinance No. 1423, Series of 2021, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2021231033, located near 748 South Cherokee Street. Approves an Ordinance to relinquish a portion of the utility easements established in Vacating Ordinance No. 1423, Series of 2021. Located at 748 South Cherokee Street, in Council District 7. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-27-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-4-2026. 25-2085 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  69. 59 Parks, Art, and Culture Committee
  70. 60 A bill for an Ordinance approving a proposed donation of surplus American Bison from the City and County of Denver to American Indian Tribes and American Indian Non-Profit Organizations. Approves a bill for annual donation of bison to American Indian Tribes and American Indian Non-Profit. The program’s prior sunset is rescinded. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-1-2026. 26-0422 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass ▶ jump to 22:21
  71. 61 Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
  72. 62 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the Career Service. Approves Classification Notice #1889. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-31-2026. 26-0390 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  73. 63 PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
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  75. 64 RECESS
  76. 65 COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
  77. 66 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  78. 67 PROCLAMATIONS
  79. 68 PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
  80. 69 PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT ▶ jump to 57:24
  81. 70 Council President Sandoval announced that on Monday, May 18, 2026, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 26-0391, changing the zoning classification for 3232 Larimer Street in Five Points; and a required public hearing on Council Bill 26-0476, changing the zoning classification for 4458 North Pearl Street in Globeville, 5275 North Franklin Street in Globeville, and 4621 North Telluride Street in Green Valley Ranch. Any protests against Council Bills 26-0391 or 26-0476 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, May 11, 2026. ▶ jump to 57:25
  82. 71 ADJOURN ▶ jump to 65:30
  83. 72 PENDING
  84. 73 FOR 4-27-2026
  85. 74 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4211 North Hooker Street in Berkeley. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from PUD-547 to U-SU-C, CO-6, located at 4211 North Hooker Street in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-10-2026. 26-0230
  86. 75 FOR 5-4-2026
  87. 76 A bill for an ordinance amending the Denver Zoning Code, concerning approval periods for site development plans. Amends The Denver Zoning Code to extend the period of validity for Site Development Plans. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 5-4-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-24-2026. 26-0344
  88. 77 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 992 North Knox Court in Villa Park. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-D to E-MS-3, located at 992 North Knox Court, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-24-2026. 26-0345
  89. 78 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1453 North Wabash Street in East Colfax. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-TU-B to E-MS-3, located at 1453 North Wabash Street, in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-24-2026. 26-0346
  90. 79 FOR 5-11-2026
  91. 80 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1057 South Gaylord Street in Washington Park, with a reasonable condition. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-MS-2 to U-MS-2 with Waivers, located at 1057 South Gaylord Street, in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-31-2026. 26-0389
  92. 81 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 5101-5115 North Milwaukee Street in Elyria Swansea. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-D to U-TU-C located at 5101-5115 N Milwaukee St, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-31-2026. This item was postponed at the 5-11-2026 meeting until 6-22-2026. 26-0392
  93. 82 FOR 5-18-2026
  94. 83 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a moratorium on data centers. Authorizes a moratorium on the acceptance or processing of certain permit and site development plan applications where a data center is the proposed primary use. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-31-2026. 26-0431