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December 22, 2025 ·3:30 PM Final

Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber 1437 Bannock Street, Room 450

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Agenda — 94 items

  1. 1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 2:33
  2. 2 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ▶ jump to 2:34
  3. 3 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 3:22
  4. 4 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES ▶ jump to 4:02
  5. 5 Minutes of Monday, December 15, 2025 25-2127 approved
  6. 6 COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS ▶ jump to 4:13
  7. 7 PRESENTATIONS ▶ jump to 10:32
  8. 8 COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 10:32
  9. 9 PROCLAMATIONS ▶ jump to 10:33
  10. 10 page break ▶ jump to 10:47
  11. 11 RESOLUTIONS
  12. 11 RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT ▶ jump to 10:47
  13. 12 Community Planning and Housing Committee
  14. 12 RESOLUTIONS
  15. 13 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Salvation Army to support shelter operations, as well as provide longer term support for households to transition into permanent housing. Amends a contract with The Salvation Army Lambuth Center to add $410,150.00 for a new total of $2,037,638.00 and to add one year for a new end date of 12-31-2026 to support shelter operations, as well as provide longer term support for households to transition into permanent housing, citywide (HOST-202159317/HOST-202581596-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-12-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025. 25-1583 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 17:19
  16. 13 South Platte River Committee
  17. 14 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Village Collaborative for the purpose of supporting programming and operations at the Steele Village Micro-Community, in Council District 9. Approves a contract with the Colorado Village Collaborative (CVC) for $1,612,493.00 with an end date of 12-31-2026 for the purpose of supporting programming and operations at the Steele Village Micro-Community, in Council District 9 (HOST-202581807). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-12-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-11-2025. 25-1796 adopted Pass
  18. 15 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Work Options for Women to provide meals and necessary food service management to Denver micro-communities. Approves a contract with Work Options for Women (WOW) for $502,112.56 with an end date of 6-30-2026 to provide meals and necessary food service management to Denver micro-communities, in Council District 8 (HOST-202582288). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-12-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-2-2025. 25-2006 adopted Pass
  19. 15 Community Planning and Housing Committee
  20. 16 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Energy Outreach Colorado Efficiency, LLC to continue the provision of energy efficiency services, beneficial electrification and education for income qualified multi-family residential units in Denver, citywide. Amends a contract with Energy Outreach Colorado Efficiency LLC to add $499,000.00 for a new total of $998,000.00 and adding one year for a new end date of 12-31-2026 to continue the provision of energy efficiency services, beneficial electrification and education for income qualified multi-family residential units in Denver, citywide (HRCRS-202578545/HRCRS-202582036-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-12-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-9-2025. 25-2025 adopted Pass
  21. 17 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Energy Outreach Colorado Efficiency, LLC to continue the provision of energy efficiency services and education for nonprofit facilities serving Denver's under-resourced community members, citywide. Amends a contract with Energy Outreach Colorado Efficiency LLC to add $383,180.00 for a new total of $766,360.00 and adding twelve months for a new end date of 12-31-2026 to continue the provision of energy efficiency services and education for nonprofit facilities serving Denver’s under-resourced community members, citywide (HRCRS-202578464/HRCRS-202582030-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-12-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-9-2025. 25-2026 adopted Pass
  22. 17 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION ▶ jump to 10:44
  23. 18 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and GRID Alternatives Colorado, Inc. to continue the provision of residential energy efficiency services and energy education navigation and assistance efforts for Denver residents, citywide. Amends a contract with GRID Alternatives Colorado Inc to add $316,820.00 for a new total of $633,640.00 and by adding twelve months for a new end date of 12-31-2026 to continue the provision of residential energy efficiency services and energy education navigation and assistance efforts for Denver residents, citywide (HRCRS-202578665/HRCRS-202582031-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-12-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-9-2025. 25-2027 adopted Pass
  24. 18 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  25. 19 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Groundwork Denver, Incorporated to continue the provision of outreach, energy audits, energy efficiency measures, and client education to low-income and harder-to-reach Denver families, citywide. Amends a contract with Groundwork Denver Inc to add $499,000.00 for a new total of $998,000.00 and add twelve months for a new end date of 12-31-2026 to continue the provision of outreach, energy audits, energy efficiency measures, and client education to low-income and harder-to-reach Denver families, citywide (HRCRS-202578467/HRCRS-202582032-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-12-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-9-2025. 25-2028 adopted Pass
  26. 20 Finance and Business Committee
  27. 20 South Platte River Committee
  28. 21 A resolution levying upon all taxable property within the City and County of Denver taxes for the year 2025, to be collected in 2026, for purposes authorized by law. Establishes the 2025 City mill levy for property taxes due in 2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-9-2025. 25-2029 adopted Pass
  29. 22 A resolution levying taxes for the year 2025 upon all taxable property within special districts within the City and County of Denver for purposes authorized by law for special districts. Establishes the 2025 Special Districts mill levy for property taxes due in 2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-9-2025. 25-2030 adopted Pass
  30. 23 A resolution levying upon all taxable property within the City and County of Denver taxes for the year 2025 for purposes authorized by law for School District No. 1 in the City and County of Denver, State of Colorado. Establishes the 2025 Denver Public Schools mill levy for property taxes due in 2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-9-2025. 25-2031 adopted Pass
  31. 24 Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
  32. 25 A resolution approving a proposed Seventh Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Versaterm Public Safety Inc. for the continual use and support of the Versadex Records Management software supporting the Denver Police and Sheriff's Departments. Amends a contract with Versaterm, Public Safety Inc. by adding $ $2,623,894.00 for a new total of $12,332,142.00 and adding three years for a new end date of 12-31-2028 for the continual use and support of the Versadex Records Management software supporting the Denver Police and Sheriff’s Departments, citywide (TECHS-CE83108/TECHS-202581509-07). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-5-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-2-2025. This item was called out at the 12-15-2025 meeting for a one-week postponement to the next regular Council meeting on 12-22-2025. 25-1971 adopted Pass
  33. 25 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Stadium Property Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Real Estate Ventures, LLC and Broadway Station Metropolitan District No 1. Approves a Stadium Property Agreement with Denver Real Estate Ventures, LLC and Broadway Station Metropolitan District No 1 (District), in Council District 7. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-5-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-10-2025. 25-1552 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass ▶ jump to 20:15
  34. 26 A resolution approving the City Council reappointment of Helen Lee to the Housing Stability Strategic Advisors. Approving the City Council reappointment of Helen Lee to the Housing Stability Strategic Advisors. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-9-2025. 25-2033 adopted Pass
  35. 26 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed First Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Broadway Station Metropolitan District No. 1, amends an Intergovernmental Agreement (2017 IGA) between the City and County of Denver and the Broadway Station Metropolitan District No. 1, in Council District 7. Amends an Intergovernmental Agreement (2017 IGA) between the City and County of Denver and the Broadway Station Metropolitan District No. 1, in Council District 7 (FINAN-201736714/FINAN-201736714-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-5-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-10-2025. 25-1553 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass ▶ jump to 21:02
  36. 27 Health and Safety Committee
  37. 27 A bill for an ordinance making rescissions from and appropriations in Capital Improvements and Capital Maintenance Funds. Approves a rescission of $50,000,000.00 from various capital improvement fund capital programs previously used for providing supplemental funding for Elevate Bond projects and appropriates the funds as specified in the 2025 IGA with the Broadway Station Metropolitan District, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-10-2025. 25-1554 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass ▶ jump to 21:06
  38. 28 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase And Sale Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Jose M. Rodriguez for 4101 North Pecos Street located in Denver's Sunnyside neighborhood in Council District 1. Approves a Purchase and Sale Agreement for $8,025,000.00 between the City and County of Denver and Jose M. Rodriguez for 4101 North Pecos Street located in Denver’s Sunnyside neighborhood in Council District 1 (FINAN-202582463). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-12-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-10-2025. 25-2032 adopted Pass
  39. 28 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed First Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement for Stadium Site Project between the City and County of Denver and Broadway Station Metropolitan District No. 1, Amends the 2025 Intergovernmental Agreement for Stadium Site Project (2025 IGA) between the City and County of Denver and the Broadway Station Metropolitan District No. 1, in Council District 7. Amends the 2025 Intergovernmental Agreement for Stadium Site Project (2025 IGA) between the City and County of Denver and the Broadway Station Metropolitan District No. 1, in Council District 7 (FINAN-202578484/FINAN-202578484-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-5-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-10-2025. 25-1850 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass ▶ jump to 26:07
  40. 29 South Platte River Committee
  41. 29 page break ▶ jump to 175:05
  42. 30 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Village Collaborative for supporting programming and operations at the La Paz Micro-Community, in Council District 7. Approves a contract with the Colorado Village Collaborative (CVC) for $3,602,772.68 with an end date of 12-31-2027 for supporting programming and operations at the La Paz Micro-Community, in Council District 7 (HOST-202581808). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-12-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-12-2025. This item was called out at the 12-22-2025 meeting for a postponement to the next regular Council meeting on 1-5-2025. 25-1795 postponed ▶ jump to 11:43
  43. 30 Block Vote approved the Consent Agenda Pass ▶ jump to 175:05
  44. 31 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. to provide continuing program and critical project management services in support of the delivery of the National Western Center Program. Amends a contract with CH2M HILL ENGINEERS, Inc. to add $48,725,000.00 for a new total of $131,975,000.00 and add five years for a new end date of 1-31-2032 to provide continuing program and critical project management services in support of the delivery of the National Western Center Program: closeout of Phases 1 & 2, continuing campus development, and community engagement, planning, and enabling services for The Triangle, in Council District 9 (PWADM-201632012/DOTI-202581795-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-12-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-10-2025. 25-2017 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 12:25
  45. 32 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  46. 33 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Albion Apartments LLC and Albion Apartments LLLP to provide funding for heat pump equipment at a new all-electric affordable housing property. Approves contract with Albion Apartments LLC and Albion Apartments LLLP for $600,000.00 with an end date of 05-31-2028 to provide funding for heat pump equipment at a new all-electric affordable housing property, in Council District 4 (CASR-202581917). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-12-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-2-2025. 25-1808 adopted Pass
  47. 34 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as a public alley, bounded by East 1st Avenue, North Logan Street, East Ellsworth Avenue and North Grant Street. Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as Public Alley, bounded by East 1st Avenue, North Logan Street, East Ellsworth Avenue and North Grant Street, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-10-2025. 25-2021 adopted Pass
  48. 35 page break
  49. 36 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION ▶ jump to 10:44
  50. 37 Community Planning and Housing Committee
  51. 38 A bill for an ordinance designating 1407 East 11th Avenue as a structure for preservation. Approves the Landmark Designation Application for 1407 E 11th Avenue - The Gables Apartment Building, in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-16-2025. 25-2051 ordered published with a future required public hearing
  52. 39 Finance and Business Committee
  53. 40 A bill for an ordinance amending Article II of Chapter 6 to repeal the sunset date for entertainment districts. For an ordinance amending Article II of Chapter 6 to repeal the sunset date for entertainment districts. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-9-2025. 25-2034 ordered published
  54. 41 Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
  55. 42 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 13 and Chapter 15 of the Revised Municipal Code, and renaming of the Office of Legislative Services to the City Council Central Office. For an ordinance amending Chapter 13 and Chapter 15 of the Revised Municipal Code, and renaming of the Office of Legislative Services to the City Council Central Office. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-9-2025. 25-2036 ordered published
  56. 43 page break
  57. 43 page break
  58. 44 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
  59. 45 Health and Safety Committee
  60. 46 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fifth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority, to provide care, treatment, and supportive services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area (TGA). No change to contract term, citywide. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority by adding $333,572.00 for a new total of $3,013,327.00 to provide care, treatment, and supportive services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area (TGA). No change to contract term, citywide (ENVHL-202368146/ENVHL-202581724-05). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-5-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-3-2025. 25-1978 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  61. 47 South Platte River Committee
  62. 48 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Stadium Property Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Real Estate Ventures, LLC and Broadway Station Metropolitan District No 1. Approves a Stadium Property Agreement with Denver Real Estate Ventures, LLC and Broadway Station Metropolitan District No 1 (District), in Council District 7. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-5-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-10-2025. 25-1552 took out of order Fail ▶ jump to 20:15
  63. 49 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed First Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Broadway Station Metropolitan District No. 1, amends an Intergovernmental Agreement (2017 IGA) between the City and County of Denver and the Broadway Station Metropolitan District No. 1, in Council District 7. Amends an Intergovernmental Agreement (2017 IGA) between the City and County of Denver and the Broadway Station Metropolitan District No. 1, in Council District 7 (FINAN-201736714/FINAN-201736714-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-5-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-10-2025. 25-1553 took out of order Fail ▶ jump to 21:02
  64. 49 page break
  65. 50 A bill for an ordinance making rescissions from and appropriations in Capital Improvements and Capital Maintenance Funds. Approves a rescission of $50,000,000.00 from various capital improvement fund capital programs previously used for providing supplemental funding for Elevate Bond projects and appropriates the funds as specified in the 2025 IGA with the Broadway Station Metropolitan District, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-10-2025. 25-1554 took out of order Fail ▶ jump to 21:06
  66. 51 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed First Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement for Stadium Site Project between the City and County of Denver and Broadway Station Metropolitan District No. 1, Amends the 2025 Intergovernmental Agreement for Stadium Site Project (2025 IGA) between the City and County of Denver and the Broadway Station Metropolitan District No. 1, in Council District 7. Amends the 2025 Intergovernmental Agreement for Stadium Site Project (2025 IGA) between the City and County of Denver and the Broadway Station Metropolitan District No. 1, in Council District 7 (FINAN-202578484/FINAN-202578484-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-5-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-10-2025. 25-1850 took out of order Fail ▶ jump to 22:51
  67. 52 A bill for an ordinance approving the termination and dissolution of the Phase II Broadway Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District and directing that the remaining funds thereof, after payment of outstanding expenses, be transferred to and used by the Broadway Denver General Improvement District within the property formerly located within said local maintenance district. Approves the termination and dissolution of the Phase II Broadway Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District and directing that the remaining funds thereof, after payment of outstanding expenses, be transferred to and used by the Broadway Denver General Improvement District within the property formerly located within said local maintenance district, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-3-2025. 25-1974 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  68. 52 page break
  69. 53 A bill for an ordinance approving the termination and dissolution of the Broadway Pedestrian Mall B Local Maintenance District and directing that the remaining funds thereof, after payment of outstanding expenses, be transferred to and used by the Broadway Denver General Improvement District within the property formerly located within said local maintenance district. Approves the termination and dissolution of the Broadway Pedestrian Mall B Local Maintenance District and directing that the remaining funds thereof, after payment of outstanding expenses, be transferred to and used by the Broadway Denver General Improvement District within the property formerly located within said local maintenance district, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-3-2025. 25-1976 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  70. 54 A bill for an ordinance revoking the revocable permit granted by Ordinance No. 1915, Series of 2024, to Denargo Market Metropolitan District No. 1. Revokes Resolution No. 20231915, Series of 2024 which granted a revocable permit to Denargo Market Metropolitan District No. 1, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right-of-way with garden and dog park fencing, playground infrastructure and features, retaining walls, overlooks, river access stairs, rain gardens, elevated planting beds, and sports equipment at 2650 Arkins Court, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-3-2025. 25-1989 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  71. 55 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  72. 56 A bill for an ordinance approving the termination and dissolution of the Broadway Pedestrian Mall Maintenance District A and directing that the remaining funds thereof, after payment of outstanding expenses, be transferred to and used by the Broadway Denver General Improvement District within the property formerly located within said local maintenance district. Approves the termination and dissolution of the Broadway Pedestrian Mall Maintenance District A and directing that the remaining funds thereof, after payment of outstanding expenses, be transferred to and used by the Broadway Denver General Improvement District within the property formerly located within said local maintenance district, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-3-2025. 25-1975 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  73. 57 A bill for an ordinance amending Denver Revised Municipal Code Section 2-428 concerning the purposes and allowed uses of monies in the city disposable bag fee fund. A Bill for an Ordinance Amending the Allowable Uses of Revenue from the Disposable Bag Fee. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-3-2025. 25-2009 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass ▶ jump to 18:44
  74. 58 PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
  75. 59 Council President Sandoval announced that tonight, there will be a vote on Council Bill 25-1541, changing the zoning classification of 709 South Delaware Street in Baker. Its associated required public hearing was held on Monday, December 15, 2025.
  76. 60 RECESS
  77. 61 COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
  78. 62 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  79. 63 PROCLAMATIONS
  80. 63 page break
  81. 64 REQUIRED PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION ▶ jump to 175:16
  82. 65 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification of 709 South Delaware Street in Baker. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from C-MX-16 to PUD-G 39, located at 709 South Delaware Street, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-12-2025. This item was postponed at the 12-15-2025 meeting until 12-22-2025. 25-1541 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass ▶ jump to 176:00
  83. 66 PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT ▶ jump to 177:42
  84. 67 Council President Sandoval announced that on Monday, January 5, 2025, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 25-2051, designating 1407 East 11th Avenue as a structure for preservation. ▶ jump to 177:41
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  86. 68 ADJOURN ▶ jump to 177:38
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  88. 70 PENDING
  89. 71 FOR 1-12-2025
  90. 72 Community Planning and Housing
  91. 73 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 8250 East 40th Avenue in Central Park. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from OS-A to I-B, located at 8250 E 40th Avenue, in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-9-2025. 25-1991
  92. 74 South Platte River
  93. 75 A bill for an ordinance approving and accepting the park building plan for the maintenance and operations facility, equipment building, and storage building, all located in City of Cuernavaca Park, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 39-210 and 39-211 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code. Approves the park building plan for three new buildings to be constructed in City of Cuernavaca Park to be used by Denver Parks and Recreation staff, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-12-2025. This item was postponed at the 12-1-2025 meeting until 1-12-2026. 25-1704
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