City Council Study Session - 11 May 2026

The City Council Study Session for the City of Englewood, Colorado, held on May 11, 2026, focused primarily on affordable housing initiatives and public safety technology procurement. Council members discussed the long-range affordable housing plan, including community engagement strategies and compliance with state housing action plan requirements. A significant procurement-related topic was the review of the new state law on the right of first refusal for affordable housing properties, with council members debating options to maintain, transfer, or waive these rights, particularly favoring transfer to nonprofit housing authorities. The session also included an extensive discussion on law enforcement technology contracts, specifically the use of automated license plate readers (ALPRs) and drone surveillance systems. The council examined contracts with vendors such as Flock Safety and Axon, deliberating on data privacy concerns, contract terms, and potential alternatives to Flock's stationary ALPR cameras. A majority of council members expressed interest in exploring replacement options for Flock within 60 to 90 days, emphasizing the need to balance public safety benefits with privacy and data security. Additionally, the council briefly considered a fee waiver request for a proposed public-private partnership event, with a recommendation to address the fee waiver in a formal council meeting for approval.