Minutes  
Monday, October 20, 2025, 3:30 PM  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Council President Sandoval led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT  
Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez led the Land Acknowledgement.  
ROLL CALL  
Council member Lewis attended the meeting virtually.  
Present:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Lewis, Parady,  
Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (11)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Kashmann (2)  
MAYOR'S PROPOSED 2026 BUDGET AND PUBLIC HEARING  
NOTICE  
25-1573 Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Hinds, that the Clerk and Recorder publish a notice regarding the Mayor's  
2026 Proposed Budget, carried by the following vote:  
Published a notice  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Lewis, Parady,  
Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Kashmann (2)  
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES  
The minutes of Tuesday, October 14, 2025 were distributed to members of Council.  
Council President Sandoval ordered the minutes approved.  
25-1558 Minutes of Tuesday, October 14, 2025  
Minutes 25-1558 were approved.  
Approved  
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS  
Council members Alvidrez, Sawyer, Torres, Parady, Watson, Hinds, Gonzales-Gutierrez,  
Flynn, Council President Pro-Tem Romero Campbell, and Council President Sandoval  
made announcements.  
PRESENTATIONS  
COMMUNICATIONS  
PROCLAMATIONS  
25-1559 A Proclamation Honoring Bert Keating  
A motion offered by Council President Sandoval, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Proclamation 25-1559 be adopted, carried by the following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Lewis, Parady,  
Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Kashmann (2)  
25-1562 A Proclamation Recognizing the Importance of Health Coverage  
and Promoting Enrollment through Connect for Health Colorado  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Proclamation 25-1562 be adopted, carried by the following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Lewis, Parady,  
Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Kashmann (2)  
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT  
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION  
Finance and Business Committee  
25-1427 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 400, Series of  
2008, as subsequently amended by Ordinance No. 1659, Series of 2024,  
Ordinance No. 1208, Series of 2025, and Ordinance No. 1279, Series of  
2025, thereby amending the boundaries of the Denver Downtown  
Development Authority.For an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 400, Series of  
2008, as subsequently amended by Ordinance No. 1659, Series of 2024, Ordinance  
No. 1208, Series of 2025, and Ordinance No. 1279, Series of 2025, thereby  
amending the boundaries of the Denver Downtown Development Authority. The  
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-30-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Hinds, that Council Bill 25-1427 be placed upon final consideration and do  
pass, carried by the following vote:  
Placed upon final consideration and do pass  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Romero Campbell,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (8)  
Nay:  
Flynn, Lewis, Parady (3)  
Gilmore, Kashmann (2)  
Absent:  
Block Vote  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Hinds, to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following  
vote:  
Approved the consent agenda  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Lewis, Parady,  
Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Kashmann (2)  
RESOLUTIONS  
Community Planning and Housing Committee  
25-1382 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado  
Branch to operate and provide programmatic services at Sinton's  
Sanctuary, a 24/7 low-barrier emergency shelter, in Council District 3.  
Amends service agreement with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to add  
$601,829.00 for a new total of $3,010,974.00 and by adding twelve months for a  
new end date of 12-31-2026 to operate and provide programmatic services at  
Sinton’s Sanctuary, a 24/7 low-barrier emergency shelter, in Council District 3  
(HOST-202057242/HOST-202581332-03). The last regularly scheduled Council  
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-10-2025. The Committee  
approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-23-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1382 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Lewis, Parady,  
Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Kashmann (2)  
25-1414 A resolution approving a proposed Sixth Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and Bayaud Works, LLC to operate  
and provide shelter services for individuals experiencing homelessness in  
a low-barrier, emergency shelter environment, manage the Homeless  
Management Information System (HMIS) enrollment, and client support,  
citywide.  
Amends service agreement with Bayaud Works, LLC (BW) to add $3,500,000.00 for  
a new total of $6,755,000.00 and to add 9 months for a new ends date of 3-31-2026  
to operate and provide shelter services for individuals experiencing homelessness in  
24/7, low-barrier, emergency shelter environment, manage the Homeless  
Management Information System (HMIS) enrollment, and client support, citywide  
(HOST-202158828/HOST-202581430-06). The last regularly scheduled Council  
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-10-2025. The Committee  
approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-30-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1414 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Lewis, Parady,  
Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Kashmann (2)  
25-1452 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and The Delores Project to continue  
serving Rapid Rehousing households, citywide.  
Amends a Rapid Rehousing contract with The Delores Project adding $22,278.00 for  
a new contract total $2,653,278.00 to continue serving 55 households. No change to  
the contract term, citywide (HOST-202477475/HOST-202581342-01). The last  
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on  
11-10-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1452 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Lewis, Parady,  
Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Kashmann (2)  
25-1453 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and Urban Peak Denver to continue  
serving youth households, citywide.  
Amends a rapid rehousing contract with Urban Peak adding an $12,079.00 for a new  
total of $2,712,079.00 to continue serving 60 youth households annually. No change  
to contract term, citywide (HOST-202578584/HOST-202581333-01). The last  
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on  
11-10-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1453 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Lewis, Parady,  
Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Kashmann (2)  
25-1455 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado  
Branch to continue providing rental assistance using a Rapid Rehousing  
model and wraparound support services to homeless households, as  
defined by HUD, who have experienced or are fleeing domestic violence,  
citywide.  
Amends a contract with the Volunteers of America Colorado Branch Green Willow  
Project adding $6,663.00 for a new total of $1,629,663.00 for a cost of living  
adjustment to continue providing rental assistance using a Rapid Rehousing model  
and wraparound support services to homeless households, as defined by HUD, who  
have experienced or are fleeing domestic violence, citywide  
(HOST-202477502/HOST-202581259-01). The last regularly scheduled Council  
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-10-2025. The Committee  
approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1455 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Lewis, Parady,  
Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Kashmann (2)  
25-1456 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and The Denver Rescue Mission to  
continue funding for a specialized team of case managers to support  
people experiencing homelessness with high acuity needs exit homeless to  
safe and permanent housing, citywide.  
Amends a contract with Denver Rescue Mission by adding $1,010,445.00 for a new  
contract total of $2,210,445.00 and adding two years for a new end date of  
12-31-2027 to continue funding for a specialized team of case managers to support  
people experiencing homelessness with high acuity needs exit homeless to safe and  
permanent housing, citywide (HOST-202369423/HOST-202581156-02). The last  
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on  
11-10-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1456 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Lewis, Parady,  
Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Kashmann (2)  
Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee  
25-1411 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City  
and County of Denver and Vision Service Plan Insurance Company (VSP) to  
administer a vision benefit plan for all Denver civilian, Sheriff, and Police  
employees.  
Approves a contract with Vision Service Plan Insurance Company (VSP) for  
$12,000,000.00 with an end date of 12-31-2030 to administer a vision benefit plan  
for all Denver civilian, Sheriff, and Police employees, citywide (CSAHR-202580190).  
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on  
11-10-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-30-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1411 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Lewis, Parady,  
Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Kashmann (2)  
25-1443 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City  
and County of Denver and Locality Media, LLC for the purchase of a  
scheduling software solution.  
Approves a contract with Locality Media, LLC for $1,610,577.00 and with an end date  
of 10-01-2030 for the purchase of a Scheduling Software Solution for Sworn  
Personnel, citywide (TECHS-202580607). The last regularly scheduled Council  
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-10-2025. The Committee  
approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1443 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Lewis, Parady,  
Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Kashmann (2)  
25-1457 A resolution approving the City Council reappointment of Stephanie  
Syner to the Denver County Cultural Council.  
Approves the City Council reappointment of Stephanie Syner to the Denver County  
Cultural Council for a term effective immediately and ending 10-1-2028, or until a  
successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting  
on 10-7-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1457 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Lewis, Parady,  
Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Kashmann (2)  
25-1458 A resolution approving the City Council reappointment of Abby  
Schirmacher to the Denver County Cultural Council.  
Approves the City Council reappointment of Abby Schirmacher to the Denver County  
Cultural Council as the representative for Visit Denver for a term effective  
immediately and ending 10-1-2027, or until a successor is duly appointed. The  
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1458 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Lewis, Parady,  
Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Kashmann (2)  
25-1459 A resolution approving the reappointment of Harry MacLean to the  
permanent panel of arbitrators created by City Council pursuant to Charter  
§§ 9.7.7(C), 9.8.8(C), and 9.9.8(C).  
Approves the City Council reappoints Harry MacLean to the permanent panel of  
arbitrators created by City Council pursuant to Charter §§ 9.7.7(C), 9.8.8(C), and  
9.9.8(C), for a term expiring on 10-16-2031, unless removed from the permanent  
panel by passage of a resolution or ordinance by City Council. The Committee  
approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1459 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Lewis, Parady,  
Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Kashmann (2)  
Health and Safety Committee  
25-1447 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and Michael's of Denver Catering  
Inc. to provide residential community corrections food service for  
community corrections facilities, citywide.  
Amends an expenditure agreement with Michael’s of Denver Catering Inc. to add  
$2,375,876.25 for a new total of $3,908,544.25 and adding 25 months for a new end  
date of 12-31-2027 to provide residential community corrections food service for  
community corrections facilities, citywide (SAFTY-202262981/SAFTY-202581011-03).  
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on  
11-10-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-8-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1447 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Lewis, Parady,  
Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Kashmann (2)  
South Platte River Committee  
25-1448 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City  
street system parcels of land as: 1) South Bannock Street, located near the  
intersection of South Bannock Street and West Evans Avenue; and 2)  
Public Alley, bounded by South Bannock Street, West Evans Avenue, South  
Acoma Street, and West Asbury Avenue.  
Dedicates two City-owned parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) South  
Bannock Street, located near the intersection of South Bannock Street and West  
Evans Avenue, and 2) Public Alley, bounded by South Bannock Street, West Evans  
Avenue, South Acoma Street, and West Asbury Avenue, in Council District 7. The  
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-8-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1448 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Lewis, Parady,  
Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Kashmann (2)  
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee  
25-1444 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and  
County of Denver and AMES CONSTRUCTION, INC. for the Colorado and  
Buchtel Improvements project long-lead items, in Council District 6.  
Approves a contract with AMES CONSTRUCTION, INC. for $1,708.964.21 with a term  
of NTP + 365 Days for the Colorado and Buchtel Improvements project long-lead  
items, in Council District 6 (DOTI-202580459). The last regularly scheduled Council  
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-10-2025. The Committee  
approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-8-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1444 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Lewis, Parady,  
Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Kashmann (2)  
25-1446 A resolution granting a revocable permit to Lowell17, LLC, DRMS  
Sloan's Lake LLC, Lowell 17 Equities LLC, and Sloan Lake Parking Garage  
Developer LLC, to encroach into the right-of-way at 1601 Lowell Boulevard.  
Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to Lowell17,  
LLC, a Colorado limited liability company and DRMS Sloan's Lake LLC, a Colorado  
limited liability company and Lowell 17 Equities LLC, a Colorado limited liability  
company and Sloan Lake Parking Garage Developer LLC, a Colorado limited liability  
company, as their interests may appear, their successors and assigns, to encroach  
into the right-of-way with an ambulance drop-off canopy at 1601 Lowell Boulevard,  
in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on  
10-8-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1446 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Lewis, Parady,  
Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Kashmann (2)  
25-1449 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 Emerson  
Street, East 1st Avenue, North Ogden Street, and East Ellsworth Avenue.  
Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as Public Alley,  
bounded by North Emerson Street, East 1st Avenue, North Ogden Street, and East  
Ellsworth Ave, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its  
meeting on 10-8-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1449 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Lewis, Parady,  
Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Kashmann (2)  
25-1450 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between  
the City and County of Denver and FRONT RANGE FIRE APPARATUS,  
LIMITED concerning Pierce and Oshkosh brand Airport Firefighting  
Apparatus Parts and Components for Denver International Airport.  
Approves a master purchase order with Front Range Fire Apparatus, Limited for  
$2,500,000.00 and for two years with three one-year options to extend to provide  
Pierce and Oshkosh brand Airport Firefighting Apparatus Parts and Components for  
the Denver International Airport, in Council District 11 (SC-00010622). The last  
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on  
11-10-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-8-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1450 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Lewis, Parady,  
Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Kashmann (2)  
25-1451 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between  
the City and County of Denver and Carahsoft Technology Corporation  
concerning Workiva financial reporting software, licenses, support and  
software implementation at Denver International Airport.  
Approves a master purchase order with Carahsoft Technology Corporation for  
$1,000,000.00 and for two years with three one-year options to extend to provide  
Workiva financial reporting software, licenses, support and software implementation  
at Denver International Airport (DEN), in Council District 11 (SC-00010673). The last  
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on  
11-10-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-8-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1451 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Lewis, Parady,  
Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Kashmann (2)  
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION  
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION  
South Platte River Committee  
25-1395 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing an easement, in its entirety,  
established in the Permanent Non-Exclusive Easement, recorded with the  
Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2023037098, located at  
Broadway Station Filing No. 4.  
Approves an Ordinance to relinquish the easement in its entirety established in the  
Permanent Non-Exclusive Easement (PNEE) Reception No. 2023037098. Located at  
Broadway Station Filing No. 4, in Council District 7. The last regularly scheduled  
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-27-2025. The Committee  
approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-24-2025. This item was called out at the  
10-14-2025 meeting for a one-week postponement to the next regular Council  
meeting on 10-20-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Hinds, that Council Bill 25-1395 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, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Lewis, Parady,  
Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Kashmann (2)  
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT  
Council President Sandoval announced that tonight, there will be a required  
public hearing on Council Bill 25-1272, changing the zoning classification for  
1252 West Byers Place in Valverde.  
RECESS  
Council took a recess.  
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION  
UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
PROCLAMATIONS  
25-1560 A Proclamation Recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month  
A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Proclamation 25-1560 be adopted, carried by the following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Parady, Romero  
Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (10)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Kashmann, Lewis (3)  
25-1561 A Proclamation Recognizing Disability Employment Awareness  
Month  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Proclamation 25-1561 be adopted, carried by the following  
vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Parady, Romero  
Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (10)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Kashmann, Lewis (3)  
REQUIRED PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL  
CONSIDERATION  
South Platte River Committee  
25-1272 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1252  
West Byers Place in Valverde.  
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-TU-B to I-MX-3 with waivers  
located at 1252 West Byers Place, in Council District 3. The Committee approved  
filing this item at its meeting on 9-10-2025.  
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:58 p.m., Council  
President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 25-1272. No one  
spoke in favor of the bill. Jesse Parris spoke in opposition of the bill. Justin  
Montgomery of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report.  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Watson, that Council Bill 25-1272 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, Parady, Romero  
Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (10)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Kashmann, Lewis (3)  
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT  
ADJOURN  
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Sandoval  
adjourned the meeting at 6:20 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