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August 18, 2025 ·3:30 PM Final

Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber 1437 Bannock Street, Room 450

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Agenda — 89 items

  1. 1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 1:53
  2. 2 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ▶ jump to 2:54
  3. 3 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 2:58
  4. 4 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES ▶ jump to 3:37
  5. 5 Minutes of Monday, August 11, 2025 25-1203 approved
  6. 6 COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS ▶ jump to 3:48
  7. 7 PRESENTATIONS ▶ jump to 28:21
  8. 8 COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 28:22
  9. 9 PROCLAMATIONS ▶ jump to 28:31
  10. 9 page break
  11. 10 A Proclamation Recognizing SMART Week 25-1205 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 31:28
  12. 11 RESOLUTIONS
  13. 12 Community Planning and Housing Committee
  14. 13 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Loan Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Kappa Tower II LLLP to allow for the partial release of the vacant parcel for the contemplation of the future development as planned, in Council District 8. Amends the Loan Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Kappa Tower II LLLP to allow for the partial release of the vacant parcel for the contemplation of the future development as planned. No change to agreement length or amount, in Council District 8 (OEDEV-201952502/HOST-202579980-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-25-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-5-2025. This item was postponed at the 8-11-2025 meeting until 8-18-2025. 25-1082 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 41:07
  15. 13 RESOLUTIONS
  16. 14 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the City and County of Denver and 1625 Birch LLC to finance the acquisition of income-restricted units to be leased at affordable rents to qualifying households, in Council District 6. Approves a loan agreement between the City and County of Denver and 1625 Birch LLC for $7,500,000.00 and a term of 120 months to finance the acquisition of 194 income-restricted units to be leased at affordable rents to qualifying households, in Council District 6 (HOST-202580106). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-8-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-5-2025. 25-1 adopted Pass
  17. 14 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  18. 15 Finance and Business Committee
  19. 16 A resolution approving a proposed Amendment to a Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Vance Brothers, LLC, to increase funds for tack oil used at the Denver Asphalt Plant, citywide. Amends a Master Purchase Order (MPO) with Vance Brothers, LLC to add $2,250,000.00 for a new total of $3,000,000.00 for tack oil used at the Denver Asphalt Plant. No change to MPO length, citywide (SC-00010213). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-8-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-6-2025. 25-1095 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 43:54
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  21. 17 A resolution declaring the intent of the City and County of Denver, Colorado to use its best efforts to issue housing revenue bonds or mortgage credit certificates to provide financing of residential facilities for low- and middle-income families or persons; prescribing certain terms and conditions of such bonds and certificates; and containing other provisions relating to the proposed issuance of such bonds and certificates. A resolution declaring the intent of the City and County of Denver, Colorado to use its best efforts to issue housing revenue bonds or mortgage credit certificates to provide financing of residential facilities for low- and middle-income families or persons; prescribing certain terms and conditions of such bonds and certificates; and containing other provisions relating to the proposed issuance of such bonds and certificates, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-12-2025. 25-1126 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 75:54
  22. 17 Finance and Business Committee
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  24. 19 Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
  25. 19 page break
  26. 20 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the RiNo Business Improvement District. Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the RiNo BID. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Spencer Fronk to the RiNo BID for a term effective immediately through 6-01-2027 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-5-2025. 25-1092 adopted Pass
  27. 20 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
  28. 21 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the RiNo Business Improvement District. Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the RiNo BID. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Jason ZumBrunnen to the RiNo BID for a term effective immediately through 6-01-2027 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-5-2025. 25-1093 adopted Pass
  29. 22 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the RiNo Business Improvement District. Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the RiNo BID. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Alison Nestel-Patt to the RiNo BID for a term effective immediately through 6-01-2027 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-5-2025. 25-1094 adopted Pass
  30. 23 Parks, Art & Culture Committee
  31. 23 Block Vote approved the Consent Agenda Pass ▶ jump to 123:09
  32. 24 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and BCR Group LLC for a non-exclusive sponsorship agreement to operate a branded concession location at Red Rocks Amphitheater, citywide. Approves a revenue contract with BCR Group LLC for $1,150,000.00 with an end date of 12-31-2029 for a non-exclusive sponsorship agreement to operate a branded concession location at Red Rocks Amphitheater, citywide (THTRS-202578693). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-8-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-5-2025. 25-1096 adopted Pass
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  34. 25 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Habitat Management, Inc for updating the vendor name to HMI, LLC for restoration, ecological & technical services. Amends an on-call contract with Habitat Management, Inc by updating the vendor name to HMI, LLC for restoration, ecological & technical services. No change to contract length or amount, citywide (PARKS-202262276/PARKS-202580366). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-8-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-5-2025. 25-1107 adopted Pass
  35. 26 South Platte River Committee
  36. 27 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Mile High Ministries to finance the limited rehabilitation of a 35-unit income-restricted building to be leased at affordable rents to qualifying households. Approves a loan agreement between the City and County of Denver and Mile High Ministries for $750,000.00 and 720 months to finance the limited rehabilitation of a 35-unit income-restricted building to be leased at affordable rents to qualifying households, in Council District 3 (HOST-202579358). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-8-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-4-2025. 25-0810 adopted Pass
  37. 28 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as a public alley, bounded by West 23rd Avenue, North Clay Street, West 24th Avenue, and North Bryant Street. Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as Public Alley, bounded by West 23rd Avenue, North Clay Street, West 24th Avenue, and North Bryant Street, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-6-2025. 25-1104 adopted Pass
  38. 29 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as a public alley, bounded by West Holden Place, North Bryant Street, West 12th Avenue, and North Decatur Street. Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as Public Alley, bounded by West Holden Place, North Bryant Street, West 12th Avenue, and North Decatur Street, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-6-2025. 25-1105 adopted Pass
  39. 30 A resolution approving a Fourth Amendatory Agreement with Cliff Garten and Associates Inc., adding time for specific public artwork at the National Western Center Plaza, in Council District 9. Amends a contract with Cliff Garten and Associates, Inc. to reduce the contract amount by $104,844.00 for a new total of $645,156.00 and to add 2 years for a new end date of 12-31-2027 for specific public artwork at the National Western Center Plaza, in Council District 9 (THTRS-201952966/THTRS-202580137-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-8-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-6-2025. 25-1109 adopted Pass
  40. 31 A resolution granting a revocable permit to The Residences at Highland Crossing (Buildings One and Two) Association, to encroach into the right-of-way at 2580 17th Street. Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to The Residences at Highland Crossing (Buildings One and Two) Association, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right-of-way with PVC storm sewer pipe on the south side of Boulder Street at 2580 17th Street, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-6-2025. 25-1112 adopted Pass
  41. 32 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  42. 33 A resolution granting a revocable permit to The Garnet Trust, dated May 6, 2025 and The Passing Gaas Trust, dated May 6, 2025, to encroach into the right-of-way at 2200 North Grape Street. Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to The Garnet Trust, dated 5-6-2025 and The Passing Gaas Trust, dated 5-6-2025, as their interest may appear, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right-of-way with a retaining wall, fence, and steps at 2200 North Grape Street, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-5-2025. 25-1099 adopted Pass
  43. 34 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as: 1) East 48th Avenue, located at the intersection of East 48th Avenue and North Yosemite Street; 2) North Yosemite Street, located at North Yosemite Street and East 47th Avenue; 3) East 47th Avenue, located at the intersection of North Yosemite Street and East 47th Avenue; 4) East 47th Avenue, located at the intersection of North Yosemite Street and East 47th Avenue; and 5) North Yosemite Street, located at the intersection of East 46th Place and North Yosemite Street. Dedicates five City-owned parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) East 48th Avenue, located at the intersection of East 48th Avenue and North Yosemite Street, 2) North Yosemite Street, located at North Yosemite Street and East 47th Avenue, 3) East 47th Avenue, located at the intersection of North Yosemite Street and East 47th Avenue, 4) East 47th Avenue, located at the intersection of North Yosemite Street and East 47th Avenue, and 5) North Yosemite Street, located at the intersection of East 46th Place and North Yosemite Street, in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-6-2025. 25-1100 adopted Pass
  44. 35 A resolution granting a revocable permit to RB CHERRY CREEK LLC, to encroach into the right-of-way at 245 North Columbine Street. Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to RB CHERRY CREEK LLC, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right-of-way with a dining patio and ramp on the west side of North Columbine Street in the curb lawn at 245 North Columbine Street, in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-6-2025. 25-1113 adopted Fail ▶ jump to 47:10
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  46. 36 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as: 1) Public Alley, bounded by North Santa Fe Drive, West 6th Avenue, North Inca Street, and West 7th Avenue; and 2) North Santa Fe Drive, located near the intersection of North Santa Fe Drive and West 6th Avenue. Dedicates two City-owned parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) Public Alley, bounded by North Santa Fe Drive, West 6th Avenue, North Inca Street, and West 7th Avenue, and 2) North Santa Fe Drive, located near the intersection of North Santa Fe Drive and West 6th Avenue, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-6-2025. 25-1115 adopted Pass
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  48. 38 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION ▶ jump to 39:02
  49. 39 Community Planning and Housing Committee
  50. 40 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1717 East 39th Avenue in Cole. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from I-B, UO-2 and C-MU-10 with Waivers to C-MX-12 and C-MX-16, located at 1717 East 39th Avenue in the Cole statistical neighborhood, in Council District 9. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 9-15-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-29-2025. 25-1071 ordered published with a future required public hearing
  51. 41 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4626 East Louisiana Avenue in Virginia Village. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from S-SU-D to S-RH-2.5, located at 4626 East Louisiana Avenue in the Virginia Village Neighborhood, in Council District 6. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 9-15-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-5-2025. 25-1091 ordered published with a future required public hearing
  52. 42 Health and Safety Committee
  53. 43 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Third Amendatory Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Department of Human Services, to provide continued access to Equifax Verification Services (“EVS”) through the State’s ‘The Work Number Agreement’ for employment verification services. Amends an Intergovernmental Agreement with Colorado Department of Human Services - Division of Economic and Workforce Support to add $1,935,836.67 for a new total of $5,286,364.76 and adding 12 months for a new end date of 6-30-2026, providing Denver Human Services continued access to Equifax Verification Services (“EVS”) through the State’s ‘The Work Number Agreement’ for employment verification services to support various DHS program functions, citywide (SOCSV-202263659/SOCSV-202580423-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-8-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-6-2025. 25-1106 ordered published ▶ jump to 79:14
  54. 44 A bill for an ordinance amending Article XVIII of Chapter 2 of the code. Amends Article XVIII of Chapter 2 of the code concerning the disclosure of non-monetary settlement terms to the Office of the Independent Monitor and the Citizen Oversight Board. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-6-2025. 25-1117 ordered published
  55. 45 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
  56. 46 Finance & Governance Committee
  57. 47 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at the general municipal election on November 4, 2025, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver concerning the manner in which at-large council members are elected. Submits to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at the general municipal election a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver concerning the manner in which at-large council members are elected. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-24-2025. 25-0920 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass ▶ jump to 98:41
  58. 48 Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
  59. 49 A bill for an ordinance approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs. Approves the Mayor’s nomination and makes an appointment to the Denver Commissions on Cultural Affairs. Approves the Mayor’s nomination and appoints Boris Basishvili to the Denver Commissions on Cultural Affairs for a term from 9-1-2025 through 8-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-29-2025. 25-1064 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  60. 50 A bill for an ordinance approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs. Approves the Mayor’s nomination and makes an appointment to the Denver Commissions on Cultural Affairs. Approves the Mayor’s nomination and appoints Stewart Tucker Lundy to the Denver Commissions on Cultural Affairs for a term from 9-1-2025 through 8-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-29-2025. 25-1065 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  61. 51 A bill for an ordinance approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs. Approves the Mayor’s nomination and makes an appointment to the Denver Commissions on Cultural Affairs. Approves the Mayor’s nomination and appoints Matthew Tebo to the Denver Commissions on Cultural Affairs for a term from 9-1-2025 through 8-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-29-2025. 25-1066 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  62. 52 A bill for an ordinance approving the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs. Approves the Mayor’s nomination and makes a reappointment to the Denver Commissions on Cultural Affairs. Approves the Mayor’s nomination and reappoints Joshua Margolin to the Denver Commissions on Cultural Affairs for a term from 9-1-2025 through 8-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-29-2025. 25-1067 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  63. 53 A bill for an ordinance approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs. Approves the Mayor’s nomination and makes an appointment to the Denver Commissions on Cultural Affairs. Approves the Mayor’s nomination and appoints Dr. tara jae to the Denver Commissions on Cultural Affairs for a term from 9-1-2025 through 8-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-29-2025. 25-1068 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  64. 54 RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT ▶ jump to 40:16
  65. 55 page break
  66. 56 PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
  67. 57 Council President Sandoval announced that tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 25-0948, changing the zoning classification for 801 15th Street in Central Business District; and a required public hearing on Council Bill 25-0628, concerning recycling and organic material diversion and, in connection therewith, repealing and re-enacting article X, chapter 48, adding a new article XI, chapter 48, adding a new article XV, chapter 10, and amending article I, chapter 24, of the Code.
  68. 58 RECESS
  69. 59 COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
  70. 60 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  71. 61 PROCLAMATIONS
  72. 62 REQUIRED PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
  73. 63 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
  74. 64 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 801 15th Street in Central Business District. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from D-C, UO-1 to D-TD, UO-1, located at 801 15th Street and 1525 Stout Street, in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-8-2025. 25-0948 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass ▶ jump to 124:51
  75. 65 page break
  76. 66 REQUIRED PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
  77. 67 Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee
  78. 68 A bill for an ordinance concerning recycling and organic material diversion and, in connection therewith, repealing and re-enacting article X, chapter 48, adding a new article XI, chapter 48, adding a new article XV, chapter 10, and amending article I, chapter 24, of the Code. Approves a change to the Denver Revised Municipal Code related to the Waste No More ballot initiative, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-16-2025. This item was postponed at the 8-18-2025 meeting until 9-8-2025. 25-0628 ordered published ▶ jump to 163:38
  79. 69 PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT ▶ jump to 165:13
  80. 69 page break
  81. 70 Council President Sandoval announced that on Monday, September 15, 2025, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 25-1071, changing the zoning classification for 1717 East 39th Avenue in Cole; and a required public hearing on Council Bill 25-1091, changing the zoning classification for 4626 East Louisiana Avenue in Virginia Village. Any protests against Council Bills 25-1071 and 25-1091 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, September 8, 2025. ▶ jump to 165:21
  82. 71 ADJOURN ▶ jump to 165:40
  83. 72 PENDING
  84. 73 FOR 8-25-2025
  85. 73 page break
  86. 74 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3025 West 3rd Avenue in Barnum. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-DX to E-RX-3, located at 3025 W 3rd Avenue, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-15-2025. 25-0994
  87. 75 FOR 9-8-2025
  88. 76 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2501 South High Street in University. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-Dx to E-TU-C, located at 2501 South High Street, in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-29-2025. 25-1070
  89. 76 A bill for an ordinance concerning recycling and organic material diversion and, in connection therewith, repealing and re-enacting article X, chapter 48, adding a new article XI, chapter 48, adding a new article XV, chapter 10, and amending article I, chapter 24, of the Code. Approves a change to the Denver Revised Municipal Code related to the Waste No More ballot initiative, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-16-2025. This item was postponed at the 8-18-2025 meeting until 9-8-2025. 25-0628 postponed to a date certain Pass ▶ jump to 163:58