Denver Denver City Council
November 17, 2025 — council, 4h 22m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
25-1910 A Proclamation Honoring the 2nd Judicial District of the Colorado Youth Detention Continuum (CYDC) Team A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council
How they voted — 25-1910 A Proclamation Honoring the 2nd Judicial District of the Colorado Youth Detention Continuum (CYDC) Team A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council
13 ayes. 13 ayes. Proclamation 1910 has been adopted. Verified · official minutes
Yes: Amanda Sawyer, Jamie Torres, Kevin Flynn, Stacie Gilmore, Chris Hinds, Paul Kashmann, Shontel Lewis, Diana Romero Campbell, Darrell Watson, Amanda Sandoval
Agenda item 25-1910 · background & details
Motion by Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez, seconded by Chris Hinds
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Alveteris, Gilles Gutier, Parity; file_number normalized 1910 -> '25-1910' for matching Mover: Gonzales-Gutierrez, seconder: Hinds (per official minutes).
How they voted — Adopt Proclamation 251910 honoring the second judicial district of the Colorado Youth Detention Continuum CYDC team
13 ayes. 13 ayes. Proclamation 1910 has been adopted. Unverified
Agenda item 25-1910 · background & details
file_number normalized 251910 -> '25-1910' for matching
How they voted — Adopt Proclamation 1910 recognizing the essential role and hard work of the second judicial district of the Colorado Youth Detention Continuum Team
13 ayes. 13 ayes. Proclamation 1910 has been adopted. Unverified
Agenda item 25-1910 · background & details
file_number normalized 1910 -> '25-1910' for matching
25-1854 A Proclamation Recognizing October as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member
How they voted
Twelve ayes, proclamation 1854 has been adopted Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 25-1854 · background & details
Motion by Shontel Lewis, seconded by Sarah Parady
file_number normalized 1854 -> '25-1854' for matching Mover: Lewis, seconder: Parady (per official minutes).
25-1634 A bill for an ordinance amending Denver Revised Municipal Code section 10-16 concerning the building and fire codes. An ordinance amending Section 10-16 of the DRMC to update the building and fire codes to incorporate single stair, wildland-urban interface, and other provisions into the Denver code amendments. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-4-2025.
How they voted
Twelve ayes. Council Bill 1634 has been ordered published. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 25-1634 · background & details
Motion by Sarah Parady, seconded by Chris Hinds
Mover: Parady, seconder: Hinds (per official minutes).
25-1714 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance 915, Series of 2025, concerning the “Denver Downtown Development Authority” Fund (11893). Amends Ordinance 915, series of 2025 to change the “Denver Downtown Development Authority” Special Revenue Fund (11893), from appropriated to revenue-based, in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-4-2025.
How they voted — 25-1714 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance 915, Series of 2025, concerning the “Denver Downtown Development Authority” Fund (11893). Amends Ordinance 915, series of 2025 to change the “Denver Downtown Development Authority” Special Revenue Fund (11893), from appropriated to revenue-based, in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-4-2025.
Ten ayes. Ten ayes. Council Bill 17-14 has been ordered published. Conflict — see note
Yes: Amanda Sawyer, Jamie Torres, Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez, Chris Hinds, Paul Kashmann, Shontel Lewis, Darrell Watson, Amanda Sandoval
No: Stacie Gilmore
Agenda item 25-1620 · background & details
Motion by Sarah Parady, seconded by Chris Hinds
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Albi-Dreys, Romara Campbell CONFLICT: transcript and official minutes disagree — tally: transcript=10-0 official=yes:10 no:3
How they voted — 25-1594 A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the Downtown Denver Business Improvement District. A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the Downtown Denver Business Improvement District. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025. A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member
Council Bill 1594 has passed Conflict — see note
Agenda item 25-1620 · background & details
Motion by Sarah Parady, seconded by Chris Hinds
file_number normalized 1594 -> '25-1594' for matching CONFLICT: transcript and official minutes disagree — tally: transcript=12-0 official=yes:12 no:1
25-1590 A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the RiNo Business Improvement District. A bill for an ordinance approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the RiNo Business Improvement District. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025. A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member
How they voted
Ten ayes. Ten ayes. Council Bill 1590 has been ordered published. Conflict — see note
Yes: Amanda Sawyer, Jamie Torres, Kevin Flynn, Stacie Gilmore, Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez, Chris Hinds, Paul Kashmann
Agenda item 25-1590 · background & details
Motion by Sarah Parady, seconded by Chris Hinds
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Al-Bedres; tally repaired 10->12: extraction undercounted the announced tally; transcript announcement matches official minutes CONFLICT: transcript and official minutes disagree — tally: transcript=12-0 official=yes:12 no:1
Council Resolution 25-1580 as amended
How they voted
Council Resolution 1580 has been as amended, has been adopted as amended Unverified
Agenda item 1580 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Alvidres
25-1907 A Proclamation Recognizing The Epworth Foundation's Denver Feed-A-Family
How they voted — 25-1907 A Proclamation Recognizing The Epworth Foundation's Denver Feed-A-Family
Madam Secretary, roll call... Aye... I... Aye... Aye... Aye... Aye... Aye... Aye... Aye... Aye... Aye... Aye Conflict — see note
Yes: Amanda Sawyer, Jamie Torres, Kevin Flynn, Stacie Gilmore, Chris Hinds, Paul Kashmann
Agenda item 25-1907 · background & details
Motion by Shontel Lewis, seconded by Chris Hinds
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Alvidres, Gonzalez Quittieres, Louis; file_number normalized 251907 -> '25-1907' for matching CONFLICT: transcript and official minutes disagree — tally: transcript=12-None official=yes:11 no:0 absent:2
How they voted — Adoption of Proclamation 1907
The Proclamation 1907 has been adopted. Unverified
Agenda item 25-1907 · background & details
file_number normalized 1907 -> '25-1907' for matching
25-1906 A Proclamation Recognizing World AIDS Day
How they voted
Council members, Sawyer, Al-Betres, Flynn, Gonzales-Cuitierrez, Heinz, Cashman, and Lewis voting aye Conflict — see note
Yes: Amanda Sawyer, Kevin Flynn, Chris Hinds, Paul Kashmann, Shontel Lewis
Motion by Shontel Lewis, seconded by Chris Hinds
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Al-Betres, Gonzales-Cuitierrez CONFLICT: transcript and official minutes disagree — tally: transcript=7-None official=yes:11 no:0
adopt proclamation 1906
How they voted
11 ayes proclamation 1906 has been adopted Unverified
Agenda item proclamation · background & details
file_number normalized 1906 -> '25-1906' for matching
Adoption of Proclamation 1906
How they voted
11 ayes proclamation 1906 has been adopted Unverified
Agenda item 25-1906 · background & details
file_number normalized 1906 -> '25-1906' for matching
25-1600 A resolution of City Council sitting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Ballpark Denver General Improvement District, approving a Work Plan, adopting a Budget, and making appropriations for the Budget Year 2026 and approving a Mill Levy, and amending the 2025 Budget. A Resolution of City Council sitting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Ballpark Denver General Improvemen
How they voted
Ten ayes. Council Resolution, 1600 has been adopted. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 1600 · background & details
Council Resolution 1601 for the Denver 14th Street General Improvement District
How they voted
Nine eyes Council Resolution 1601 has been adopted. Unverified
Yes: Amanda Sawyer, Kevin Flynn, Shontel Lewis, Diana Romero Campbell, Darrell Watson, Amanda Sandoval
Absent: Chris Hinds
Agenda item 1601 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Al-Betres, Gonzales-Cuitierrez, Parity
Council Resolution 25-1602 be adopted
How they voted
Council Resolution 1602 has been adopted Unverified
Agenda item 1602 · background & details
25-1603 A resolution of the City Council sitting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the RiNo Denver General Improvement District, approving a Work Plan, adopting a Budget, imposing Capital Charges and Maintenance Charges, approving a Mill Levy, and making appropriations for the 2026 Fiscal Year. A Resolution of City Council sitting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the RiNo Denver Gener
How they voted
I am very no on this one tonight Conflict — see note
No: Darrell Watson
Agenda item 1603 · background & details
Motion by Sarah Parady, seconded by Chris Hinds
Councilmember Watson's statement is interpreted as a vote against the resolution. CONFLICT: transcript and official minutes disagree — outcome: transcript=failed official=passed
Council Resolution 1603
How they voted
passed Unverified
Yes: Amanda Sawyer, Kevin Flynn, Chris Hinds, Paul Kashmann
No: Shontel Lewis
Agenda item 25-602 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Alvidres, Gonzales Coutierrez, Parity, Romara Campbell
25-1604 A resolution of City Council sitting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Sun Valley Denver General Improvement District, approving a Work Plan, adopting a Budget, approving a Mill Levy and making appropriations for the Budget Year 2026. A Resolution of City Council sitting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Sun Valley Denver General Improvement District, approving a Work P
How they voted
11 ayes. 11 a 1604 has been adopted Verified · official minutes
Yes: Amanda Sawyer, Kevin Flynn, Chris Hinds, Paul Kashmann, Shontel Lewis, Darrell Watson, Amanda Sandoval
Agenda item 1604 · background & details
Motion by Sarah Parady, seconded by Chris Hinds
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Alvidres, Consolos Gutierrez, Parity, Romara Campbell Mover: Parady, seconder: Hinds (per official minutes).
25-1578 A bill for an ordinance approving and accepting the Downtown Denver Area Plan, which Plan shall become a part of Comprehensive Plan 2040 for the City and County of Denver pursuant to the provisions of Section 12-61 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code. Adopts the Downtown Denver Area Plan as a supplement to Comprehensive Plan 2040, in Council Districts 1, 9, and 10. The Committee approved
How they voted
Council Bill 1578 has passed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 25-1578 · background & details
Motion by Sarah Parady, seconded by Chris Hinds
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Al-Bidres, Onsales Gutierrez Mover: Parady, seconder: Hinds (per official minutes).
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