Agenda  
January 26, 2026, 3:30 PM  
Parr-Widener Room  
1437 Bannock Street, Room 389  
District 1  
District 2  
District 3  
District 4  
District 5  
District 6  
District 7  
President Amanda P Sandoval  
Kevin Flynn  
Jamie Torres  
Pro Tem Diana Romero Campbell  
Amanda Sawyer  
Paul Kashmann  
Flor Alvidrez  
District 8  
District 9  
District 10  
District 11  
At-Large  
At-Large  
Exec.  
Shontel M. Lewis  
Darrell Watson  
Chris Hinds  
Stacie Gilmore  
Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez  
Sarah Parady  
Bonita Roznos  
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT  
ROLL CALL  
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES  
26-0075 Minutes of Tuesday, January 20, 2026  
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS  
PRESENTATIONS  
COMMUNICATIONS  
PROCLAMATIONS  
26-0078 A Proclamation Honoring Tracy Huggins for 33 Years of Service to  
Denver  
Sponsor  
Sawyer, Sandoval, Torres and Flynn  
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT  
RESOLUTIONS  
City Council - Direct Files  
26-0077 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City  
and County of Denver and Bayaud Works LLC to ensure continued services  
for families experiencing homelessness by supporting the operation of 205  
family shelter units at the Tamarac Family Shelter, in Council District 4.  
Approves a contract with Bayaud Works LLC for $14,233,627.80 with a term ending  
on 12-31-2027 to ensure continued services for families experiencing homelessness  
by supporting the operation of 205 family shelter units at the Tamarac Family  
Shelter, in Council District 4 (HOST-202581889). The last regularly scheduled  
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-17-2026. Council President  
Sandoval approved direct filing this item on 1-21-2026.  
Community Planning and Housing Committee  
25-2153 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and  
County of Denver and Housing Connector to provide funding for the  
provision of Rent Payor and Unit Acquisition for the Housing Central  
Command program supporting people experiencing unsheltered  
homelessness, citywide.  
Approves a contract with Housing Connector for $9,581,406.00 with an end date of  
12-31-2028 to provide funding for the provision of Rent Payor and Unit Acquisition  
for the Housing Central Command program supporting people experiencing  
unsheltered homelessness, citywide (HOST-202582073). The last regularly  
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-17-2026. The  
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-13-2026.  
25-2154 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and  
County of Denver and The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to provide  
funding for the provision of the Housing Central Command (HCC)  
Stabilization project, with the purpose of supporting clients formerly  
experiencing homelessness in ongoing stability beyond the period of  
subsidized rental assistance and case management, citywide.  
Approves a contract with The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) for  
$6,448,595.00 with an end date of 12-31-2028 to provide funding for the provision  
of the Housing Central Command (HCC) Stabilization project, with the purpose of  
supporting clients formerly experiencing homelessness in ongoing stability beyond  
the period of subsidized rental assistance and case management, citywide  
(HOST-202582072). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day  
review period is on 2-17-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its  
meeting on 1-13-2026.  
Finance and Business Committee  
25-2151 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and East Denver Colfax Partnership  
for 38 residential rooms/units located at 8405 and 8415 East Colfax  
Avenue in East Colfax.  
Amends a Lease Agreement with EAST DENVER COLFAX PARTNERSHIP to add  
$365,418.23 for a new total of $1,058,961.91 and adding three months for a new  
end date of 3-31-2026 for 38 residential rooms/units located at 8405 and 8415  
East Colfax Avenue in East Colfax, in Council District 8  
(FINAN-202580172/FINAN-202683028-01). The last regularly scheduled Council  
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-17-2026. The Committee approved  
filing this item at its meeting on 1-20-2026.  
Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee  
25-2166 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP  
to continue to provide outside legal services for environmental work,  
citywide.  
Amends a contract with Squire Patton Boggs to add twelve months for a new end  
date of 12-31-2026 to continue to provide outside legal services for environmental  
work, citywide (ATTNY-201950224/ATTNY-202582616-04). The last regularly  
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-9-2026. The  
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-6-2026. Pursuant to  
Council Rule 3.6, Council member Lewis called out this item at the meeting on  
1-20-2026 for a postponement to the meeting on 1-26-2026.  
26-0002 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and Nathan Dumm & Mayer, P.C. to  
provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when  
case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney's Office and/or when  
matters require conflict counsel, citywide.  
Amends a contract with Nathan Dumm & Mayer, P.C. to add twelve months for a  
new end date of 1-31-2027 to provide as-needed legal representation in civil  
litigation matters when case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney’s Office  
and/or when matters require conflict counsel. No change to contract capacity,  
citywide (ATTNY-202366422/ATTNY-202582359-01). The last regularly scheduled  
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-17-2026. The Committee  
approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-13-2026.  
26-0003 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and Overturf McGath & Hull, P.C. to  
provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when  
case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney's Office and/or when  
matters require conflict counsel, citywide.  
Amends a contract with Overturf McGath & Hull, P.C. to add twelve months for a  
new end date of 1-31-2027 to provide as-needed legal representation in civil  
litigation matters when case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney’s Office  
and/or when matters require conflict counsel. No change to contract capacity,  
citywide (ATTNY-202366475/ATTNY-202582361-01). The last regularly scheduled  
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-17-2026. The Committee  
approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-13-2026.  
26-0018 A resolution approving the appointment of John Weathers to the  
permanent panel of arbitrators created by City Council pursuant to Charter  
§§9.7.7(C), 9.8.8(C), 9.9.8(C), and 9.10.4(C), and to the permanent panel  
of mediators created by City Council pursuant to Charter §9.10.7(B).  
Approving the appointment of John Weathers to the permanent panel of arbitrators  
created by City Council pursuant to Charter §§9.7.7(C), 9.8.8(C), 9.9.8(C), and  
9.10.4(C), and to the permanent panel of mediators created by City Council  
pursuant to Charter §9.10.7(B). The Committee approved filing this item at its  
meeting on 1-13-2026.  
26-0019 A resolution approving the appointment of E. Patrick McDermott to  
the permanent panel of arbitrators created by City Council pursuant to  
Charter §§9.7.7(C), 9.8.8(C), 9.9.8(C), and 9.10.4(C), and to the  
permanent panel of mediators created by City Council pursuant to Charter  
§9.10.7(B).  
Approving the appointment of E. Patrick McDermott to the permanent panel of  
arbitrators created by City Council pursuant to Charter §§9.7.7(C), 9.8.8(C),  
9.9.8(C), and 9.10.4(C), and to the permanent panel of mediators created by City  
Council pursuant to Charter §9.10.7(B). The Committee approved filing this item at  
its meeting on 1-13-2026.  
26-0020 A resolution approving the appointment of M. David Vaughn to the  
permanent panel of arbitrators created by City Council pursuant to Charter  
§§9.7.7(C), 9.8.8(C), 9.9.8(C), and 9.10.4(C), and to the permanent panel  
of mediators created by City Council pursuant to Charter §9.10.7(B).  
Approving the appointment of M. David Vaughn to the permanent panel of  
arbitrators created by City Council pursuant to Charter §§9.7.7(C), 9.8.8(C),  
9.9.8(C), and 9.10.4(C), and to the permanent panel of mediators created by City  
Council pursuant to Charter §9.10.7(B). The Committee approved filing this item at  
its meeting on 1-13-2026.  
Health and Safety Committee  
25-1982 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and Denver Food Rescue to provide  
nutritious food access and nutrition education as funded by the Healthy  
Food for Denver's Kids Initiative, citywide.  
Amends a grant agreement with Denver Food Rescue by adding $1,550,143.32 for  
a new total of $4,669,628.32 and adding two years for a new end date of  
12-31-2027 to provide nutritious food access and nutrition education as funded by  
the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative, citywide  
(ENVHL-202368601/ENVHL-202581528-01). The last regularly scheduled Council  
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-17-2026. The Committee approved  
filing this item at its meeting on 12-3-2026.  
South Platte River Committee  
26-0004 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a  
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the  
Colorado Department of Transportation concerning the “North Central  
Community Transportation Network Multimodal Improvements” program  
and the funding therefor.  
Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation  
(CDOT) for $5,671,250.00 with an end date of 8-25-2035 for Project North Central  
Community Transportation (26087) to construct multimodal improvements in the  
Globeville and Elyria-Swansea neighborhoods, in Council District 9  
(DOTI-202582131). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day  
review period is on 2-17-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its  
meeting on 1-14-2026.  
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee  
26-0040 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the  
City and County of Denver and Vortex Companies, LLC, for the purchase of  
one replacement Ford F-600 Schwalm Talpa FSR Robotic System Truck  
Build 2024-136, citywide.  
Approves a purchase order with VORTEX COMPANIES, LLC for $543,887.92 for the  
purchase of one replacement Ford F-600 Schwalm Talpa FSR Robotic System Truck  
Build 2024-136, citywide (PO-00176600). The last regularly scheduled Council  
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-17-2026. The Committee approved  
filing this item at its meeting on 1-21-2026.  
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION  
Community Planning and Housing Committee  
25-1069 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1675  
East 35th Avenue, 3532 North Franklin Street, 3558 North Gilpin Street in  
Cole.  
Approves a map amendment to rezone property located at 1620, 1625, 1675 East  
35th Avenue, 3532, 3580 North Franklin Street & 3558 North Gilpin Street from  
R-MU-20 with waivers and PUD 534 to PUD-G 38 in the Cole Neighborhood, in  
Council District 9. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday,  
2-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-13-2026.  
26-0001 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for  
12150 East Andrews Drive in Montbello.  
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from S-MU-3 to S-MX-3, located at  
12150 E. Andrews Drive in the Montbello Neighborhood, in Council District 8. If  
ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 2-23-2026. The  
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-13-2026.  
South Platte River Committee  
25-2020 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2001  
South Acoma in Overland.  
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-RH-2.5 to C-RX-5, located  
at 2001 S Acoma Street, in Council District 7. If ordered published, a public hearing  
will be held on Monday, 2-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its  
meeting on 1-14-2026.  
26-0008 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing a portion of the utility  
easement reserved in Ordinance No. 1423, Series of 2021, recorded with  
the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2021231033, located near  
748 South Cherokee Street.  
Relinquishes a portion of the utility easement established in Right-of-Way Vacation  
Ordinance No. 1423, Series of 2021. Located at the Broadway Station Soccer  
Stadium Development near 748 South Cherokee Street, in Council District 7. The  
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on  
2-17-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-14-2026.  
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION  
Community Planning and Housing Committee  
26-0007 A bill for an ordinance amending the effective date of adopted  
ordinance no. 20250854.  
For an ordinance amending the effective date of adopted ordinance no. 20250854,  
which amended Article IX of Chapter 10 of the DRMC to increase penalties and to  
clarify and expand enforcement mechanisms and legal requirements related to  
neglected and derelict properties from February 1, 2026 to August 1, 2026,  
citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-13-2026.  
Finance and Business Committee  
25-2149 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, Ordinance No. 1279, Series of 2025,  
Ordinance No. 1427, Series of 2025, and Ordinance No. 1606, 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, Ordinance No. 1279, Series of 2025, Ordinance No. 1427, Series of 2025,  
and Ordinance No. 1606, Series of 2025, thereby amending the boundaries of the  
Denver Downtown Development Authority. The Committee approved filing this item  
at its meeting on 1-6-2026.  
Health and Safety Committee  
25-2146 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Eleventh Amendatory  
Intergovernmental Revenue Agreement between the City and County of  
Denver and City of Sheridan, for fire protection services within the  
municipal boundary of the City of Sheridan, Colorado, citywide.  
Amends an Intergovernmental Revenue Agreement with the City of Sheridan to add  
$8,211,552.00 for a new total of $35,942,846.10 and to add three years for a new  
end date of 12-31-2028 for fire protection services within the municipal boundary  
of the City of Sheridan, Colorado, citywide  
(FIRES-201208809/FIRES-202581626-11). The last regularly scheduled Council  
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-9-2026. The Committee approved  
filing this item at its meeting on 1-7-2026.  
Parks, Art, and Culture Committee  
25-2156 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 2 of the Revised  
Municipal Code of the City and County of Denver by amending Article VIII,  
Division 3 and repealing Article XXI to consolidate the Office of Special  
Events into Denver Arts and Venues.  
A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 2 of the Revised Municipal Code of the  
City and County of Denver by amending Article VIII, Division 3 and repealing Article  
XXI to consolidate the Office of Special Events into Denver Arts and Venues. The  
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-6-2026.  
South Platte River Committee  
25-2144 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fifth Amendatory  
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage  
and Flood Control District, to the South Platte River downstream of Florida  
Avenue construction project. No change to the agreement terms, in Council  
District 7.  
Amends an Intergovernmental Agreement with Urban Drainage and Flood Control  
District d/b/a Mile High Flood District to add $1,630,000.00 for a new total of  
$11,050,570.00 to the South Platte River downstream of Florida Avenue  
construction project. No change to the agreement terms, in Council District 7  
(PARKS-202053889/PARKS-202582193-05). The last regularly scheduled Council  
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-9-2026. The Committee approved  
filing this item at its meeting on 1-7-2026.  
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT  
RECESS  
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION  
UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
PROCLAMATIONS  
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION  
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT  
Dependent upon publication, on Monday, February 23, 2026, Council will  
hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 25-1069, changing the zoning  
classification for 1675 East 35th Avenue, 3532 North Franklin Street, 3558  
North Gilpin Street in Cole; a required public hearing on Council Bill  
25-2020, changing the zoning classification for 2001 South Acoma in  
Overland; and a required public hearing on Council Bill 26-0001, changing  
the zoning classification for 12150 East Andrews Drive in Montbello. Any  
protests against Council Bills 25-1069, 25-2020, or 26-0001 must be filed  
with the Council Offices no later than noon on February 17, 2026.  
ADJOURN  
PENDING  
FOR 2-9-2026  
25-2147 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3050  
Richard Allen Court in Skyland.  
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from R-2-A with waivers to  
E-MX-2x, located at 3050 North Richard Allen Court in the Skyland Neighborhood,  
in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on  
1-6-2026.  
FOR 2-17-2026  
25-2138 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1965  
Verbena Street in East Colfax.  
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-Dx to E-SU-B, located  
at 1965 Verbena Street, in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this  
item at its meeting on 1-6-2026.  
25-2163 A bill for an ordinance amending the Denver Zoning Code, align  
the code with state mandates and incentives, and improve procedures for  
this alignment.  
Approves the Mini Bundle text amendment to the Denver Zoning Code. The  
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-6-2026.  
25-2164 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 59 (Zoning) of the  
Denver Revised Municipal Code by aligning certain standards with the  
Denver Zoning Code as a result of state mandates and incentives.  
Approves the Mini Bundle Former Chapter 59 Bridge Amendment to the DRMC. The  
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-6-2026.