Minutes  
Monday, August 11, 2025, 3:30 PM  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Council member Hinds led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT  
Council member Hinds led the Land Acknowledgement.  
ROLL CALL  
Council member Parady attended the meeting virtually.  
Present:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson, Sandoval (13)  
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES  
The minutes of August 4, 2025, were distributed to members of Council. Council  
President Sandoval ordered the minutes approved.  
25-1144 Minutes of Monday, August 4, 2025  
Minutes 25-1144 were approved.  
Approved  
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS  
Council members Sawyer, Gilmore, Alvidrez, Lewis, Council President Pro Tem Romero  
Campbell, and Council President Sandoval made announcements.  
PRESENTATIONS  
COMMUNICATIONS  
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT  
RESOLUTIONS  
Community Planning and Housing Committee  
25-1082 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.  
A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1082 be postponed to Monday, August 18, 2025,  
carried by the following vote:  
Postponed to a date certain  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson, Sandoval (13)  
(None) (0)  
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION  
Finance & Governance Committee  
25-0922 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of registered electors of  
the City and County of Denver at the general election to be held on  
November 4, 2025 the question of the granting of a franchise to Public  
Service Company of Colorado, and approving a Franchise Agreement  
therefor.  
Submits 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 4, 2025, a proposed public franchise agreement with Xcel  
Energy. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review  
period is on 8-11-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on  
7-8-2025. This item was called out at the 7-21-2025 meeting for a one-week  
postponement to the next regular Council meeting on 7-28-2025. This item was  
postponed at the 8-4-2025 meeting until 8-11-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Bill 25-0922 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,  
failed to carry by the following vote:  
Placed upon final consideration and do pass  
Aye:  
Flynn, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval  
(6)  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann,  
Lewis, Parady (7)  
25-0987 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Operating Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and Public Service Company of  
Colorado, an Xcel Energy company, to provide utility services at Denver  
International Airport.  
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. The last regularly  
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-11-2025. The  
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-8-2025. This item was called  
out at the 7-21-2025 meeting for a one-week postponement to the next regular  
Council meeting on 7-28-2025. This item was postponed at the 8-4-2025 meeting  
until 8-11-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Bill 25-0987 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,  
failed to carry by the following vote:  
Placed upon final consideration and do pass  
Aye:  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson, Sandoval (13)  
RESOLUTIONS  
City Council - Direct Files  
25-1149 A resolution approving a proposed Energy and Infrastructure  
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Public Service  
Company of Colorado.  
Approves a proposed Energy and Infrastructure Agreement between the City and  
County of Denver and Public Service Company of Colorado concerning coordination  
on energy and infrastructure matters, citywide. The last regularly scheduled Council  
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-25-2025. Council President  
Sandoval approved direct filing this item on 8-6-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1149 be adopted, failed to carry by the following  
vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson, Sandoval (13)  
Block Vote  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote:  
Approved the consent agenda  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson, Sandoval (13)  
(None) (0)  
PROCLAMATIONS - CONSENT  
25-1150 A Proclamation Honoring Owen Brigner for Dedicated Service to the  
Office of Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer and the People of the City and  
County of Denver  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Proclamation 25-1150 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson, Sandoval (13)  
(None) (0)  
RESOLUTIONS  
Finance and Business Committee  
25-1083 A resolution to set a public hearing relating to the adoption of the  
Rock Drill Urban Redevelopment Plan and directing the Denver Urban  
Renewal Authority to take certain actions in connection with the hearing.  
Approves a resolution to set a public hearing relating to the adoption of the Rock  
Drill Urban Redevelopment Plan and directing the Denver Urban Renewal Authority  
to take certain actions in connection with the hearing, in Council District 9. The  
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-29-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1083 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson, Sandoval (13)  
(None) (0)  
Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee  
25-1061 A resolution approving the City Council reappointment of Noah  
Stout to the Civil Service Commission.  
Approves the reappointment of Noah Stout to the Civil Service Commission for a  
term effective 9-1-2025 and expiring on 8-31-2027, or until a successor is duly  
appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-29-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1061 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson, Sandoval (13)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
25-1087 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and Nossaman LLP to continue  
providing outside legal counsel for ongoing projects at the National  
Western Center, in Council District 9.  
Amends a contract with Nossman LLP to add $750,000.00 for a new total of  
$1,950,000.00 to continue providing outside legal counsel for ongoing projects at the  
National Western Center. No change to contract length, citywide  
(ATTNY-202474283/ATTNY-202580099-01). 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 7-29-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1087 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson, Sandoval (13)  
(None) (0)  
Health and Safety Committee  
25-1086 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and Bayaud Enterprises, Inc. to  
update the legal entity to ServiceSource, Inc. and to continue providing  
supplemental services to Colorado Works Temporary Assistance.  
Amends a contract with Bayaud Enterprises, Inc. to update the legal entity to  
ServiceSource, Inc., to add $715,064.00 for a new total of $1,430,128.00, and to  
add one year for a new end date of 6-30-2026 to continue providing supplemental  
services to Colorado Works Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)  
participants, citywide (SOCSV-202473275/SOCSV-202580415-01). 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 7-30-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1086 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson, Sandoval (13)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
25-1101 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and  
County of Denver and Catholic Charities to provide Head Start services to  
children and their families as a delegate agency of Denver Great Kids Head  
Start (DGKHS), citywide.  
Approves a contract with Catholic Charities for $1,803,786.00, including non-federal  
share, with an end date of 6-30-2026 to provide Head Start services to children and  
their families as a delegate agency of Denver Great Kids Head Start (DGKHS),  
citywide (MOEAI-202580214). 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 8-6-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1101 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson, Sandoval (13)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
25-1102 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and  
County of Denver and Clayton Early Learning to provide Head Start services  
to children and their families as a delegate agency of Denver Great Kids  
Head Start (DGKHS), citywide.  
Approves a contract with Clayton Early Learning for $2,462,604.00, including  
non-federal share, with an end date of 6-30-2026 to provide Head Start services to  
children and their families as a delegate agency of Denver Great Kids Head Start  
(DGKHS), citywide (MOEAI-202580211). 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 8-6-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1102 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson, Sandoval (13)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
25-1103 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and  
County of Denver and School District No. 1 to provide Head Start services  
to children and their families as a delegate agency of Denver Great Kids  
Head Start (DGKHS), citywide.  
Approves a contract with School District Number One (Denver Public Schools) for  
$3,640,429.00, including non-federal share, with an end date of 6-30-2026 to  
provide Head Start services to children and their families as a delegate agency of  
Denver Great Kids Head Start (DGKHS), citywide (MOEAI-202580227). 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 8-6-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1103 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson, Sandoval (13)  
(None) (0)  
Parks, Art, and Culture Committee  
25-1153 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and  
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the  
sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($15,000.00) payable to The  
Fang Law Firm f/b/o Taylor Heit in full payment and satisfaction of all  
claims related to an incident which occurred on July 9, 2024, at or near the  
intersection of S. Franklin St. and E. Kentucky Ave. in Denver, Colorado,  
Claim No. 2024-022532.  
Settles a claim involving the Department of Parks and Recreation. This settlement  
was approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 8-5-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1153 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson, Sandoval (13)  
(None) (0)  
Safety, Housing, Education, and Homelessness Committee  
25-0809 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City  
and County of Denver and Beeler Park Flats Owner, LLC to finance the  
construction of 64 income-restricted units to be leased at affordable rents  
to qualifying households.  
Approves a loan agreement between the City and County of Denver and Beeler Park  
Flats Owner, LLC for $2,100,000.00 and 240 months to finance the construction of 64  
income-restricted units to be leased at affordable rents to qualifying households,  
Council District 8 (HOST-202579145). 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 6-4-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Resolution 25-0809 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson, Sandoval (13)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
South Platte River Committee  
25-1080 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City  
street system a parcel of land as a public alley, bounded by North Tejon  
Street, West 33rd Avenue, North Vallejo Street, and West 34th Avenue.  
Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as Public Alley,  
bounded by North Tejon Street, West 33rd Avenue, North Vallejo Street, and West  
34th Avenue, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its  
meeting on 7-30-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1080 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson, Sandoval (13)  
(None) (0)  
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee  
25-1062 A resolution granting a revocable permit to 2682 S. COOK LLC, to  
encroach into the right-of-way at 2682 South Cook Street.  
Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to 2682 S. COOK  
LLC, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right-of-way with a metal  
fence at 2682 South Cook Street, in Council District 6. The Committee approved  
filing this item at its meeting on 7-30-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1062 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson, Sandoval (13)  
(None) (0)  
25-1072 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and WILSON & COMPANY, INC.,  
ENGINEERS & ARCHITECTS to continue to provide engineering design  
services for the Jewell/Evans Station Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge, in  
Council District 7.  
Amends a contract with WILSON & COMPANY, INC., ENGINEERS & ARCHITECTS to  
add $287,390.00 for a new total of $1,967,352.00 and by adding 151 days for a new  
end date of 5-31-2027 to continue to provide engineering design services for the  
Jewell/Evans Station Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge, in Council District 7  
(DOTI-202159138/DOTI-202580304-02). 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 7-30-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1072 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson, Sandoval (13)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
25-1084 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and  
County of Denver and Sky Blue Builders LLC concerning a Domes and  
Ramps Adjustment project at Denver International Airport.  
Approves a contract with Sky Blue Builders, LLC for $5,156,165.00 and for 186 days  
for Terminal Level 5 Domes and Ramps Adjustment project work at Denver  
International Airport (DEN), in Council District 11 (PLANE-202475736). 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 7-30-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1084 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson, Sandoval (13)  
(None) (0)  
25-1085 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between  
the City and County of Denver and Print-O-Tape, Inc. concerning providing  
Common Use Boarding Passes and Bag Tags at Denver International  
Airport.  
Approves a master purchase order with Print-O-Tape, Inc. for $1,200,000.00 and for  
two years with three one-year options to extend to provide Common Use Boarding  
Passes and Bag Tags at Denver International Airport (DEN), in Council District 11  
(SC-00010558). 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 7-30-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1085 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson, Sandoval (13)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
25-1154 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and  
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the  
sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($50,000.00) payable to  
Jordan M. Smith and Peter J. Weddle in full payment and satisfaction of all  
claims related to the incident which occurred on April 9, 2025, at or near  
3319 South Ulster Court in Denver, Colorado, Claim No. 2025-027867.  
Settles a claim involving the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure -  
Wastewater Division. This settlement was approved for filing at the Mayor Council  
meeting on 8-5-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1154 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson, Sandoval (13)  
(None) (0)  
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION  
Community Planning and Housing Committee  
25-1070 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.  
Council Bill 25-1070 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on  
Monday, September 8, 2025.  
Ordered published with a future required public hearing  
Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee  
25-1064 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.  
Council Bill 25-1064 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
25-1065 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.  
Council Bill 25-1065 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
25-1066 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.  
Council Bill 25-1066 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
25-1067 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.  
Council Bill 25-1067 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
25-1068 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.  
Council Bill 25-1068 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION  
Health and Safety Committee  
25-1044 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory Revenue  
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado  
Division of Criminal Justice, for continued funding of Denver Community  
Corrections, citywide.  
Amends a Revenue Agreement with the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice to add  
$8,376,054.13 for a new total of $16,588,725.53 and adding 12 months for a new  
end date of 9-30-2026 for continued funding of Denver Community Corrections for  
the 2025 - 2026 state fiscal year, citywide.  
(SAFTY-202474450/SAFTY-202580136-01). 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 7-23-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Bill 25-1044 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en  
bloc, carried by the following vote:  
Placed upon final consideration and do pass  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson, Sandoval (13)  
(None) (0)  
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee  
25-1043 A bill for an ordinance revoking the revocable permit granted by  
Ordinance No. 977, Series of 2004, to Argus of Colorado Home Health, Inc.  
Revokes Ordinance No. 977, Series of 2004 which granted a revocable permit to  
Argus of Colorado Home Health, Inc., their successors and assigns, to encroach with  
conduit into the alley bounded by East 16th Avenue, East 17th Avenue, North Race  
Street, and North Vine Street, in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing  
this item at its meeting on 7-23-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Bill 25-1043 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en  
bloc, carried by the following vote:  
Placed upon final consideration and do pass  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson, Sandoval (13)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT  
Council President Sandoval announced that tonight, there will be a courtesy  
public hearing on Council Bill 25-0920, 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; and a combined courtesy public  
hearing on Council Bills 25-1014, submitting to a vote of the registered  
electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to  
be held in conjunction with the coordinated election on November 4, 2025, a  
proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver, and  
25-1148, implementing instant-runoff voting.  
RECESS  
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION  
UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
PROCLAMATIONS  
25-1152 A Proclamation Honoring the Life and Legacy of André Pettigrew  
A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Proclamation 25-1152 be adopted, carried by the following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson, Sandoval (13)  
(None) (0)  
COURTESY PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION  
Finance & Governance Committee  
25-0920 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.  
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:39 p.m., Council  
President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 25-0920. Kendra  
Black, Doug Linkhart, Debbie Ortega, Elbra Wedgeworth, Abraham Martinez, and  
Ann White spoke in favor of the bill.Marilynn Ackermann, Kym Ray, Jesse Parris,  
Luchia Brown, Linda Templin, Joel Cox, and Alainna Belknap spoke against the bill.  
Council members Flynn and Watson delivered the staff report.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Sawyer, that Council Bill 25-0920 be ordered published, carried by the following  
vote:  
Ordered published  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,  
Watson (7)  
Nay:  
Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Torres,  
Sandoval (6)  
25-1014 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the registered  
electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to  
be held in conjunction with the coordinated election on November 4, 2025,  
a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver.  
Submits to a vote of the registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a  
special municipal election to be held in conjunction with the coordinated election on  
November 4, 2025, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of  
Denver concerning instant run off voting. The Committee approved filing this item at  
its meeting on 7-15-2025.  
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 8:19 p.m., Council  
President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bills 25-1014 and  
25-1148. Luchia Brown, Linda Templin, Jesse Parris, Kiyana Newell, Cory Montreuil,  
Aly Belknap, Cameron Hill, Jana Everett, Landon Mascareñaz, Susan Stark, and  
Evaristo Gomez spoke in favor of the bills. Rosemary Rodriguez spoke in opposition  
of the bills. There was no staff report.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Bill 25-1014 be ordered published, failed to carry by the  
following vote:  
Ordered published  
Aye:  
Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Watson  
(6)  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres,  
Sandoval (7)  
25-1148 A bill for an ordinance implementing instant-runoff voting.  
Amends the Revised Municipal Code to reflect the Charter amendment concerning  
instant-runoff voting. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on  
7-15-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Bill 25-1148 be ordered published, failed to carry by the  
following vote:  
Ordered published  
Aye:  
Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Watson  
(6)  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres,  
Sandoval (7)  
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT  
Council President Sandoval announced that on Monday, September 8, 2025,  
Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 25-1070, changing  
the zoning classification for 2501 South High Street in University. Any  
protests against Council Bill 25-1070 must be filed with the Council Offices  
no later than noon on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.  
ADJOURN  
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Sandoval  
adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m.  
President  
Attested by me with the Corporate Seal of the City and County of Denver  
Clerk and Recorder, Ex-Officio Clerk  
of the City and County of Denver