Minutes  
Monday, August 18, 2025, 3:30 PM  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Council President Sandoval led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT  
Council member Parady led the Land Acknowledgement.  
ROLL CALL  
Council member Sawyer attended the 5:30 p.m. session 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 Monday, August 11, 2025 were distributed to members of Council.  
Council President Sandoval ordered the minutes approved.  
25-1203 Minutes of Monday, August 11, 2025  
Minutes 25-1203 were approved.  
Approved  
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS  
Council President Sandoval and Council members Gonzales-Gutierrez, Gilmore, Torres,  
Parady, Alvidrez, Lewis, Watson, and Kashmann made announcements.  
PRESENTATIONS  
COMMUNICATIONS  
PROCLAMATIONS  
25-1205 A Proclamation Recognizing SMART Week  
A motion offered by Council member Sandoval, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Proclamation 25-1205 be adopted, 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)  
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT  
RESOLUTIONS  
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee  
25-1113 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.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Torres, that Council Resolution 25-1113 be adopted, failed to carry by the following  
vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Lewis, Parady (3)  
Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann,  
Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (10)  
Finance and Business Committee  
25-1126 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.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1126 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)  
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION  
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.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Bill 25-0920 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,  
carried by the following vote:  
Placed upon final consideration and do pass  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,  
Watson (7)  
Nay:  
Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Torres,  
Sandoval (6)  
Block Vote  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, 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)  
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 Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1082 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)  
25-1111 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.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1111 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)  
Finance and Business Committee  
25-1095 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.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1095 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  
25-1092 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.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1092 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)  
25-1093 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.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1093 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)  
25-1094 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.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1094 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 & Culture Committee  
25-1096 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.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1096 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)  
25-1107 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.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1107 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)  
South Platte River Committee  
25-0810 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.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-0810 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)  
25-1104 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.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1104 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)  
25-1105 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.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1105 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)  
25-1109 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.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1109 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)  
25-1112 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.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1112 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  
25-1099 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.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1099 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)  
25-1100 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.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1100 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)  
25-1115 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.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1115 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  
25-1071 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.  
Council Bill 25-1071 was ordered published with a future required public hearing.  
Ordered published with a future required public hearing  
25-1091 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.  
Council Bill 25-1091 was ordered published with a future required public hearing.  
Ordered published with a future required public hearing  
Health and Safety Committee  
25-1106 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.  
Council Bill 25-1106 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
25-1117 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.  
Council Bill 25-1117 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION  
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.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Bill 25-1064 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)  
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.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Bill 25-1065 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)  
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.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Bill 25-1066 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)  
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.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Bill 25-1067 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)  
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.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Bill 25-1068 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)  
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT  
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.  
RECESS  
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION  
UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
PROCLAMATIONS  
REQUIRED PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL  
CONSIDERATION  
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee  
25-0948 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.  
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:08 p.m., Council  
President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 25-0948. Lisa Pope,  
Matthew Nilsen, Sean Liu, Anna Baerman, and David Ehrlich spoke in favor of the  
bill. Jesse Parris spoke in opposition of the bill. Matthew Bossler of Community  
Planning and Development delivered the staff report.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Bill 25-0948 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,  
carried by the following vote:  
Placed upon final consideration and do pass  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,  
Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson,  
Sandoval (12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Gilmore (1)  
Absent:  
REQUIRED PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION  
Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services  
Committee  
25-0628 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.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Bill 25-0628 be ordered published was followed by a motion  
offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Lewis, that  
Council Bill 25-0628 be postponed to September 8, 2025, carried by the following  
vote:  
Postponed to a date certain  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,  
Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson,  
Sandoval (12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Gilmore (1)  
Absent:  
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT  
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.  
ADJOURN  
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Sandoval  
adjourned the meeting at 6:49 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