Minutes

Monday, December 15, 2025, 3:30 PM

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Council member Flynn led the Pledge of Allegiance.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Council member Flynn led the Land Acknowledgement.

ROLL CALL

Council members Hinds, Torres, and Council Pro-Tem Romero Campbell attended the

meeting 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, December 8, 2025 were distributed to members of Council.

Council President Sandoval ordered the minutes approved.

25-2072 Minutes of Monday, December 8, 2025

Minutes 25-2072 were approved.

Approved

COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Council members Sawyer, Alvidrez, Gilmore, Watson, Lewis, Flynn, Kashmann,

Gonzales-Gutierrez, Council Pro-Tem Romero Campbell, and Council President Sandoval

made announcements.

PRESENTATIONS

COMMUNICATIONS

PROCLAMATIONS

RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT

RESOLUTIONS

Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee

25-1971 A resolution approving a proposed Seventh Amendatory Agreement

between the City and County of Denver and Versaterm Public Safety Inc.

for the continual use and support of the Versadex Records Management

software supporting the Denver Police and Sheriff's Departments.

Amends a contract with Versaterm, Public Safety Inc. by adding $ $2,623,894.00 for

a new total of $12,332,142.00 and adding three years for a new end date of

12-31-2028 for the continual use and support of the Versadex Records Management

software supporting the Denver Police and Sheriff’s Departments, citywide

(TECHS-CE83108/TECHS-202581509-07). The last regularly scheduled Council

meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-5-2026. The Committee approved

filing this item at its meeting on 12-2-2025. This item was called out at the

12-15-2025 meeting for a one-week postponement to the next regular Council

meeting on 12-22-2025.

Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Parady called out this item at the

12-15-2025 meeting for a postponement to the meeting on 12-22-2025.

Postponed

Finance and Business Committee

25-1958 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City

and County of Denver and Bayaud Works, LLC to operate a congregate cold

weather shelter at 375 S. Zuni Street.

Approves the Lease Agreement with Bayaud Works, LLC for $30.00 with an end date

of 1-01-2027 to operate a congregate cold weather shelter at 375 S. Zuni Street, in

Council District 7 (FINAN-202582119). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting

within the 30-day review period is on 12-22-2025. The Committee approved filing

this item at its meeting on 11-25-2025. This item was called out at the 12-8-2025

meeting for a one-week postponement to the next regular Council meeting on

12-15-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member

Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1958 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)

Community Planning and Housing Committee

25-1585 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement

between the City and County of Denver and The Salvation Army to provide

immediate access to family shelter, rapid resolution services, housing

assessment and cold weather support to families experiencing housing

instability and homelessness. Additionally, this program will serve as an

access point to homelessness/eviction prevention, shelter, and

Coordinated Entry, citywide.

Amends a contract with The Salvation Army Connection Center to add

$1,615,427.00 for a new total of $3,236,638.00 and to add one year for a new end

date of 12-31-2026 to provide immediate access to family shelter, rapid resolution

services, housing assessment and cold weather support to families experiencing

housing instability and homelessness. Additionally, this program will serve as an

access point to homelessness/eviction prevention, shelter, and Coordinated Entry,

citywide (HOST-202159210/HOST-202581663-04). The last regularly scheduled

Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-5-2026. The Committee

approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member

Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1585 be adopted, carried by the following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Romero

Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (10)

Nay:

Gonzales-Gutierrez, Lewis, Parady (3)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

25-1938 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City

and County of Denver and KEY LIME AIR CORPORATION for a ground space

lease, with rates and charges, to park equipment in support of their

operation at Denver International Airport.

Approves a ground lease agreement with Key Lime Air Corporation for Rates &

Charges and through 12-31-2027 to lease 1,200 square feet of ground space at

Denver International Airport to park equipment in support of their operation at

Denver International Airport (DEN) in Council District 11 (PLANE-202580011). The

last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on

12-22-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-26-2025.

This item was called out at the 12-8-2025 meeting for a one-week postponement to

the next regular Council meeting on 12-15-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member

Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1938 be adopted, failed to carry by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Nay:

Flynn (1)

Alvidrez, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson,

Sandoval (11)

Absent:

Hinds (1)

BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

25-2009 A bill for an ordinance amending Denver Revised Municipal Code

Section 2-428 concerning the purposes and allowed uses of monies in the

city disposable bag fee fund.

A Bill for an Ordinance Amending the Allowable Uses of Revenue from the Disposable

Bag Fee. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-3-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member

Watson, that Council Bill 25-2009 be ordered published, carried by the following

vote:

Ordered published

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson,

Sandoval (11)

Nay:

Lewis (1)

Hinds (1)

Absent:

BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION

Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee

25-1556 A bill for an ordinance concerning implementation of the collective

bargaining rights for certain city employees and in connection therewith

amending chapter 18 of the Code

An ordinance implementing and clarifying collective bargaining rights for certain city

employees. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-21-2025.

A motion by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that

Council Bill 25-1556 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was followed by

a motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member

Sawyer, that Council Bill 25-1556 be amended in the following particulars: "1. On

page 18, line 16, insert "auditor or a" before "court"."

The motion to amend carried by the following vote:

Amended

Aye:

Alvidrez, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson,

Sandoval (11)

Nay:

Flynn (1)

Hinds (1)

Absent:

A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member

Sawyer, that Council Bill 25-1556 be amended in the following particulars:

"1. On page 12, strike lines 17 through 24.

2. On page 18, line 17, strike "and Punitive".

3. On page 18, line 20, strike "and punitive".

4. On page 18, strike lines 21 through 26 and renumber accordingly.

5. On page 18, line 34, strike "or punitive".

6. On page 19, line 3, strike "or punitive".

The motion to amend carried by the following vote:

Amended

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,

Torres, Watson, Sandoval (13)

Nay:

(None) (0)

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member

Parady, that Council Bill 25-1556 be amended in the following particulars:

"1. On page 1, line 13, insert the following:

Section 1. That Sec. 2-271 of the Revised Municipal Code shall be amended by

adding the language underlined, to read as follows:

Sec. 2-271. - Confidentiality of home addresses and home telephone numbers of city

officers, officials and employees—Policy.

(a) It is the policy of the city to protect the home addresses and home telephone

numbers of city officers, officials and employees so that they may perform their

duties without fear of reprisal, retribution or intimidation. To this end, it is hereby

declared that it would do substantial injury to the public interest to disclose the

home addresses and home telephone numbers of any city officer, official or

employee without their prior written consent.

(b) Notwithstanding the above, employee information shall be provided to an

employee organization or bargaining agent as provided in Sec. 18-854(d), unless an

employee directs the City to not release all or some of the information.

2. Renumber subsequent sections accordingly.

3. On page 5, line 23, strike "may be provided if the employee provides written

consent to the release of that information" and replace with "shall be provided unless

an employee requests the information not be released pursuant to Sec. 2-271(b).""

The motion to amend carried by the following vote:

Amended

Aye:

Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Torres (9)

Nay:

Alvidrez, Sawyer, Watson, Sandoval (4)

A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member

Parady, that Council Bill 25-1556 be placed upon final consideration and do pass as

amended, carried by the following vote:

Placed upon final consideration and do pass as amended

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 25-1541, changing the zoning classification of

709 South Delaware Street in Baker.

RECESS

COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Block Vote

A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member

Watson, to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote:

Approved the consent agenda

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson,

Sandoval (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Gilmore, Hinds (2)

RESOLUTIONS

Community Planning and Housing Committee

25-1880 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement

between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Village Collaborative

for supporting programming, operations, and closedown of the Monroe

Village Micro-Community, in Council District 9.

Amends a contract with Colorado Village Collaborative (CVC) to add $940,602.00 for

a new total of $2,421,805.00 and adding nine months for a new end date of

9-30-2026 for supporting programming, operations, and closedown of the Monroe

Village Micro-Community, in Council District 9

(HOST-202477532/HOST-202581930-01). The last regularly scheduled Council

meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-5-2026. The Committee approved

filing this item at its meeting on 11-18-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member

Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1880 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson,

Sandoval (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Gilmore, Hinds (2)

25-1963 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a

proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the

Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) concerning the

“Jurisdictional Support Subaward Grant” program and the funding

therefor.

Approves a grant agreement between Denver Regional Council of Governments

(DRCOG) and the City and County of Denver for $2,000,000.00 with an end date of

9-14-2029 to support Denver’s goals of eliminating operating carbon emissions from

buildings by 2040, citywide (CPLAN-202582301). The last regularly scheduled

Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-5-2026. The Committee

approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-25-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member

Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1963 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson,

Sandoval (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Gilmore, Hinds (2)

25-1993 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement

between the City and County of Denver and Brothers Redevelopment, Inc

to allow for additional households to be served in the 2026 program year,

citywide.

Amends a contract with Brothers Redevelopment to add $350,000.00 for a new total

of $1,350,000.00 and adding twelve months for a new end date of 12-31-2026 to

allow for an additional 37 households to be served in the 2026 program year,

citywide (HOST-202368182/HOST-202581961-04). The last regularly scheduled

Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-5-2026. The Committee

approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-2-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member

Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1993 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson,

Sandoval (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Gilmore, Hinds (2)

25-1994 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement

between the City and County of Denver and Brothers Redevelopment, Inc.

to continue to administer the Property Tax Relief program.

Amends a contract with Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. (BRI) to add $2,450,000 for a

new total of $3,650,000.00 and adding twelve months for a new end date of

12-31-2026 to allow an additional 1,629 households to be served in the 2026

program year, citywide (HOST-202579426/HOST-202582097-01). The last regularly

scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-5-2026. The

Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-2-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member

Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1994 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson,

Sandoval (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Gilmore, Hinds (2)

25-1995 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement

between the City and County of Denver and Brothers Redevelopment, Inc.

to administer the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance program.

Amends an agreement with Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. to add $1,299,685.00 in

Affordable Housing Funds, $950,000.00 in General Funds and $1,450,000.00 in ARPA

Interest funds for a new total of $9,699,685.00 and adding twelve months for a new

end date of 12-31-2026 to administer the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance

(TRUA) program, citywide (HOST-202476821/HOST-202582332-01). The last

regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-5-2026.

The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-2-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member

Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1995 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson,

Sandoval (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Gilmore, Hinds (2)

25-1997 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement

between the City and County of Denver and The Empowerment Program to

finance the development and construction of 70 income-restricted

Permanent Supportive Housing units to be leased at affordable rents to

qualifying households.

Amends a loan amendment with The Empowerment Program, Inc. to add

$294,000.00 for a new total of $3,444,000.00 to finance the demolition and new

construction of a multi-family residential structure to create 70 income-restricted

Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) units to be leased at affordable rents to

qualifying households. No change to loan term, in Council District 10

(HOST-202577817/HOST-202582287-01). The last regularly scheduled Council

meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-5-2026. The Committee approved

filing this item at its meeting on 12-2-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member

Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1997 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson,

Sandoval (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Gilmore, Hinds (2)

25-1998 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and

County of Denver and East Colfax Community Collective to allow for

households to be served in the 2026 program year, citywide.

Approves a contract with East Colfax Community Collective (ECCC) for $538,234.00

with an end date of 12-31-2028 to allow for 175 unduplicated households to be

served in the 2026 program year, citywide (HOST-202582289). The last regularly

scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-5-2026. The

Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-2-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member

Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1998 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson,

Sandoval (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Gilmore, Hinds (2)

25-2000 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement

between the City and County of Denver and Jewish Family Service of

Colorado, Inc. to administer the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance

(TRUA) Program to serve additional households.

Amends an agreement with Jewish Family Service of Colorado, Inc. by adding

$1,250,000.00 for a new total of $3,777,392.00 and adding seven months for a new

end date of 12-31-2026 to administer the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance

(TRUA) Program serving an estimated 90 additional households

(HOST-202371133/HOST-202581992-04). The last regularly scheduled Council

meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-5-2026. The Committee approved

filing this item at its meeting on 12-2-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member

Watson, that Council Resolution 25-2000 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson,

Sandoval (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Gilmore, Hinds (2)

25-2001 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City

and County of Denver and St. Francis Center to provide shelter operation

and programmatic services at Non-Congregate Shelter.

Approves a contract with The St. Francis Center (SFC) for $20,145,343.75 with an

end date of 12-31-2028 to provide shelter operation and programmatic services at

Non-Congregate Shelter - Stone Creek, in Council District 8 (HOST- 202581856).

The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on

1-5-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-2-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member

Watson, that Council Resolution 25-2001 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson,

Sandoval (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Gilmore, Hinds (2)

25-2003 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement

between the City and County of Denver and The Community Firm to provide

information on and direct access to the Temporary Rental and Utility

Assistance (TRUA) program through a customer service call center,

citywide.

Amends a subaward with The Community Firm (DBA Community Economic Defense

Project) by adding $700,000.00 for a new total of $2,265,224.00 and adding twelve

months for a new end date of 12-31-2026 to provide information on and direct

access to the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA) program through a

customer service call center, citywide (HOST-202473566/HOST-202582095-02). The

last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on

1-5-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-2-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member

Watson, that Council Resolution 25-2003 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson,

Sandoval (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Gilmore, Hinds (2)

25-2004 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement

between the City and County of Denver and The Community Firm to

continue to administer the Property Tax Relief program.

Amends a contract with The Community Firm (TCF) by adding $2,450,000.00 for a

new total of $3,650,000.00 and adding twelve months for a new end date of

12-31-2026 for an additional 1,478 households to be served in the 2026 program

year, citywide (HOST-202579416/HOST-202582096-01). The last regularly

scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-5-2026. The

Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-2-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member

Watson, that Council Resolution 25-2004 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson,

Sandoval (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Gilmore, Hinds (2)

25-2005 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement

between the City and County of Denver and The Community Firm to

administer the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance program through

financial assistance and/or housing stability services.

Amends an agreement with The Community Firm (TCF) (DBA The Community

Economic Defense Project) by adding $1,299,685.00 in Affordable Housing Funds,

$950,000.00 in General Funds and $1,450,000.00 in ARPA Interest funds for a new

total of $13,893,442.00 and adding twelve months for a new end date of 12-31-2026

to administer the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA) program through

financial assistance and/or housing stability services, citywide

(HOST-202476925/HOST-202582326-01). The last regularly scheduled Council

meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-5-2026. The Committee approved

filing this item at its meeting on 12-2-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member

Watson, that Council Resolution 25-2005 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson,

Sandoval (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Gilmore, Hinds (2)

Finance and Business Committee

25-1961 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement

between the City and County of Denver and CMC Qalicb, LLC for a

community media center at 2101 Arapahoe Street, Unit 1 in the Ball Park

District.

Amends the Premises Lease Agreement with CMC Qalicb, LLC, to add $25,000.00 for

a total of $365,001.00 and adding five months for a new end date of 5-31-2026 and

to extend the date on which the Put Price or Call Price as applicable shall be paid by

the City to 1-01-2026 for a community media center at 2101 Arapahoe Street, Unit 1

in the Ball Park District, in Council District 9

(TECHS-201844521/FINAN-202582152-01). The last regularly scheduled Council

meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-5-2026. The Committee approved

filing this item at its meeting on 11-25-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member

Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1961 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson,

Sandoval (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Gilmore, Hinds (2)

Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee

25-2012 A resolution approving the City Council appointment of Taylor Sun

to the Housing Stability Strategic Advisors.

Approving the City Council appointment of Taylor Sun to the Housing Stability

Strategic Advisors. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on

12-2-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member

Watson, that Council Resolution 25-2012 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson,

Sandoval (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Gilmore, Hinds (2)

Health and Safety Committee

25-1810 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City

and County of Denver and IEM International, Inc. to provide temporary

disaster-response staffing and operational support when City capacity is

exceeded during emergencies or severe weather sheltering.

Approves an on-call contract with IEM International, Inc. for $8,000,000.00 with an

end date of 12-31-2028 to provide temporary disaster-response staffing and

operational support for Denver Human Services (DHS) and the Department of

Housing Stability (HOST) when City capacity is strained or exceeded during

emergency events or sever weather sheltering operations, on an as-needed,

citywide (SOCSV-202581681). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within

the 30-day review period is on 1-5-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at

its meeting on 11-19-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member

Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1810 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Nay:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson,

Sandoval (11)

(None) (0)

Absent:

Gilmore, Hinds (2)

25-1969 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City

and County of Denver and Mental Health Center of Denver for continued

Co-Responder services funded by the Caring for Denver Foundation grant,

citywide.

Approves an agreement with Mental Health Center of Denver, d/b/a WellPower, for

$2,104,859.00 with an end date of 11-30-2026 for continued Co-Responder services

funded by the Caring for Denver Foundation grant, citywide (POLIC-202581732).

The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on

1-5-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-3-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member

Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1969 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson,

Sandoval (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Gilmore, Hinds (2)

25-1970 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a

proposed amended Grant Agreement between the City and County of

Denver and the Colorado Department of Transportation concerning the

“Distracted Driving and Speed Enforcement” program and the funding

therefor.

Amends a Grant Agreement from the Colorado Department of Transportation

(CDOT) to add $210,038.40 for a new total of $528,676.30 and adding twelve

months for a new end date of 12-31-2026 for distracted driving and speed

enforcement by the Denver Police Department, citywide

(POLIC-202370759/POLIC-202581685-02). The last regularly scheduled Council

meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-5-2026. The Committee approved

filing this item at its meeting on 12-3-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member

Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1970 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson,

Sandoval (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Gilmore, Hinds (2)

25-2008 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a

proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the

Caring for Denver Foundation concerning the “9-1-1 Crisis Diversion”

program and the funding therefor.

Approves a grant agreement with Caring for Denver Foundation for a total of

$785,163.00 with an end date of 10-31-2028 to provide funding for behavioral health

clinicians at the 911 Communications Center who will offer crisis intervention and

give resource navigation/consultation to dispatchers, call takers, and responders,

citywide (SAFTY-202581701). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within

the 30-day review period is on 1-5-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at

its meeting on 12-3-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member

Watson, that Council Resolution 25-2008 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson,

Sandoval (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Gilmore, Hinds (2)

25-2080 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and

payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the

sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($150,000.00)

made payable to the ALR Civil Rights COLTAF Account, in full payment and

satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action captioned Justin Skaggs

v. City and County of Denver, et al., which was filed in the United States

District Court for the District of Colorado, Case No. 24-cv-01889-TPO.

Approves a settlement involving the Denver Sheriff’s Department. This item was

approved for filing at the Mayor-Council meeting on 12-9-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member

Watson, that Council Resolution 25-2080 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson,

Sandoval (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Gilmore, Hinds (2)

25-2081 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and

payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the

sum of Three Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents

($325,000.00) made payable to the Beem and Isley COLTAF Trust Account

f/b/o Stephen Fink, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to

the civil action captioned Stephen Fink v. City and County of Denver, which

was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado,

Case No. 22-cv-01305-CYC.

Approves a settlement involving the Denver Police Department. This item was

approved for filing at the Mayor-Council meeting on 12-9-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member

Watson, that Council Resolution 25-2081 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson,

Sandoval (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Gilmore, Hinds (2)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

25-1965 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City

street system a parcel of land as West 38th Avenue, located at the

intersection of West 38th Avenue and North Stuart Street.

Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as West 38th Avenue,

located at the intersection of West 38th Avenue and North Stuart Street, in Council

District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-3-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member

Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1965 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson,

Sandoval (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Gilmore, Hinds (2)

25-1966 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 Hooker

Street, West 20th Avenue, North Irving Street, and West 19th Avenue.

Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as Public Alley,

bounded by North Hooker Street, West 20th Avenue, North Irving Street, and West

19th Avenue, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its

meeting on 12-3-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member

Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1966 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson,

Sandoval (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Gilmore, Hinds (2)

25-1977 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City

street system parcels of land as: 1) Public Alley, bounded by North Irving

Street, West 20th Avenue, North Hooker Street, and West 19th Avenue; 2)

Public Alley, bounded by North Irving Street, West 20th Avenue, North

Hooker Street, and West 19th Avenue; and 3) Public Alley bounded by

West 20th Avenue, North Hooker Street, West 19th Avenue, and North

Irving Street.

Dedicates three City-owned parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) Public Alley,

bounded by North Irving Street, West 20th Avenue, North Hooker Street, and West

19th Avenue, 2) Public Alley, bounded by bounded by North Irving Street, West 20th

Avenue, North Hooker Street, and West 19th Avenue, and 3) Public Alley bounded

by bounded by West 20th Avenue, North Hooker Street, West 19th Avenue, and

North Irving Street, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at

its meeting on 12-3-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member

Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1977 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson,

Sandoval (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Gilmore, Hinds (2)

25-1988 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 Hooker

Street, West 20th Avenue, North Grove Street, and West 19th Avenue.

Dedicates a City-owned parcel a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as

Public Alley, bounded by North Hooker Street, West 20th Avenue, North Grove

Street, and West 19th Avenue, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing

this item at its meeting on 12-3-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member

Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1988 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson,

Sandoval (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Gilmore, Hinds (2)

25-1990 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City

street system a parcel of land as East 8th Avenue, located at the

intersection of East 8th Avenue and North Grape Street.

Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as East 8th Avenue,

located at the intersection of East 8th Avenue and North Grape Street, in Council

District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-3-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member

Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1990 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson,

Sandoval (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Gilmore, Hinds (2)

25-2007 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City

and County of Denver and Aero Snow Removal (CO) LLC for a facility lease,

with rates and charges, to support United Airlines snow removal at Denver

International Airport.

Approves a facility lease agreement with Aero Snow Removal (CO), LLC for rates

and charges with an end date of 8-01-2028 to support United Airlines snow removal

at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11 (PLANE-202579500). The last

regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-5-2026.

The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-3-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member

Watson, that Council Resolution 25-2007 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson,

Sandoval (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Gilmore, Hinds (2)

BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION

Community Planning and Housing Committee

25-1991 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 8250

East 40th Avenue in Central Park.

Approves a map amendment to rezone property from OS-A to I-B, located at 8250 E

40th Avenue, in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its

meeting on 12-9-2025.

Council Bill 25-1991 was ordered published with a future required public hearing.

Ordered published with a future required public hearing

Health and Safety Committee

25-1978 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fifth Amendatory

Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and

Hospital Authority, to provide care, treatment, and supportive services to

individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area

(TGA). No change to contract term, citywide.

Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority

by adding $333,572.00 for a new total of $3,013,327.00 to provide care, treatment,

and supportive services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver

Transitional Grant Area (TGA). No change to contract term, citywide

(ENVHL-202368146/ENVHL-202581724-05). The last regularly scheduled Council

meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-5-2026. The Committee approved

filing this item at its meeting on 12-3-2025.

Council Bill 25-1978 was ordered published.

Ordered published

South Platte River Committee

25-1552 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Stadium Property

Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Real Estate

Ventures, LLC and Broadway Station Metropolitan District No 1.

Approves a Stadium Property Agreement with Denver Real Estate Ventures, LLC and

Broadway Station Metropolitan District No 1 (District), in Council District 7. The last

regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-5-2026.

The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-10-2025.

Council Bill 25-1552 was ordered published.

Ordered published

25-1553 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed First Amendment to

Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and

Broadway Station Metropolitan District No. 1, amends an

Intergovernmental Agreement (2017 IGA) between the City and County of

Denver and the Broadway Station Metropolitan District No. 1, in Council

District 7.

Amends an Intergovernmental Agreement (2017 IGA) between the City and County

of Denver and the Broadway Station Metropolitan District No. 1, in Council District 7

(FINAN-201736714/FINAN-201736714-01). The last regularly scheduled Council

meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-5-2026. The Committee approved

filing this item at its meeting on 12-10-2025.

Council Bill 25-1553 was ordered published.

Ordered published

25-1554 A bill for an ordinance making rescissions from and appropriations

in Capital Improvements and Capital Maintenance Funds.

Approves a rescission of $50,000,000.00 from various capital improvement fund

capital programs previously used for providing supplemental funding for Elevate

Bond projects and appropriates the funds as specified in the 2025 IGA with the

Broadway Station Metropolitan District, in Council District 7. The Committee

approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-10-2025.

Council Bill 25-1554 was ordered published.

Ordered published

25-1850 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed First Amendment to

Intergovernmental Agreement for Stadium Site Project between the City

and County of Denver and Broadway Station Metropolitan District No. 1,

Amends the 2025 Intergovernmental Agreement for Stadium Site Project

(2025 IGA) between the City and County of Denver and the Broadway

Station Metropolitan District No. 1, in Council District 7.

Amends the 2025 Intergovernmental Agreement for Stadium Site Project (2025 IGA)

between the City and County of Denver and the Broadway Station Metropolitan

District No. 1, in Council District 7 (FINAN-202578484/FINAN-202578484-01). The

last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on

1-5-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-10-2025.

Council Bill 25-1850 was ordered published.

Ordered published

25-1974 A bill for an ordinance approving the termination and dissolution of

the Phase II Broadway Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District and

directing that the remaining funds thereof, after payment of outstanding

expenses, be transferred to and used by the Broadway Denver General

Improvement District within the property formerly located within said local

maintenance district.

Approves the termination and dissolution of the Phase II Broadway Pedestrian Mall

Local Maintenance District and directing that the remaining funds thereof, after

payment of outstanding expenses, be transferred to and used by the Broadway

Denver General Improvement District within the property formerly located within

said local maintenance district, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing

this item at its meeting on 12-3-2025.

Council Bill 25-1974 was ordered published

Ordered published

25-1976 A bill for an ordinance approving the termination and dissolution of

the Broadway Pedestrian Mall B Local Maintenance District and directing

that the remaining funds thereof, after payment of outstanding expenses,

be transferred to and used by the Broadway Denver General Improvement

District within the property formerly located within said local maintenance

district.

Approves the termination and dissolution of the Broadway Pedestrian Mall B Local

Maintenance District and directing that the remaining funds thereof, after payment

of outstanding expenses, be transferred to and used by the Broadway Denver

General Improvement District within the property formerly located within said local

maintenance district, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item

at its meeting on 12-3-2025.

Council Bill 25-1976 was ordered published.

Ordered published

25-1989 A bill for an ordinance revoking the revocable permit granted by

Ordinance No. 1915, Series of 2024, to Denargo Market Metropolitan

District No. 1.

Revokes Resolution No. 20231915, Series of 2024 which granted a revocable permit

to Denargo Market Metropolitan District No. 1, their successors and assigns, to

encroach into the right-of-way with garden and dog park fencing, playground

infrastructure and features, retaining walls, overlooks, river access stairs, rain

gardens, elevated planting beds, and sports equipment at 2650 Arkins Court, in

Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on

12-3-2025.

Council Bill 25-1989 was ordered published.

Ordered published

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

25-1975 A bill for an ordinance approving the termination and dissolution of

the Broadway Pedestrian Mall Maintenance District A and directing that the

remaining funds thereof, after payment of outstanding expenses, be

transferred to and used by the Broadway Denver General Improvement

District within the property formerly located within said local maintenance

district.

Approves the termination and dissolution of the Broadway Pedestrian Mall

Maintenance District A and directing that the remaining funds thereof, after payment

of outstanding expenses, be transferred to and used by the Broadway Denver

General Improvement District within the property formerly located within said local

maintenance district, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item

at its meeting on 12-3-2025.

Council Bill 25-1975 was ordered published.

Ordered published

BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION

Finance and Business Committee

25-1960 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and appropriation

in the City Council General Fund to make a cash transfer to and

appropriations in the City Council Special Revenue Fund.

Rescinds $97,500.00 from City Council Districts’ 2025 General Fund appropriations

and authorizes appropriations to transfer cash to the City Council Special Revenue

Fund. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-25-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member

Watson, that Council Bill 25-1960 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, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson,

Sandoval (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Gilmore, Hinds (2)

Health and Safety Committee

25-1917 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fifth Amendatory

Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Regents of the

University of Colorado Children's Hospital Immunodeficiency Program, to

provide care, treatment, and supportive services to individuals living with

HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area.

Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Regents of the University of Colorado

Children’s Hospital Immunodeficiency Program by adding $99,810.00 for a new total

of $800,149.00 to provide care, treatment, and supportive services to individuals

living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area (TGA). No change to

agreement term, citywide (ENVHL-202368150/ENVHL-202581861-05). The last

regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on

12-22-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-26-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member

Watson, that Council Bill 25-1917 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, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson,

Sandoval (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Gilmore, Hinds (2)

PROCLAMATIONS

25-2082 A Proclamation Recognizing the Legacy of Denver's 1st Black Mayor

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member

Alvidrez, that Council Proclamation 25-2082 be adopted, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Watson, Sandoval (10)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Gilmore, Hinds, Torres (3)

PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION

South Platte River

25-1541 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification of 709

South Delaware Street in Baker.

Approves a map amendment to rezone property from C-MX-16 to PUD-G 39, located

at 709 South Delaware Street, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing

this item at its meeting on 11-12-2025. This item was postponed at the 12-15-2025

meeting until 12-22-2025.

Council sat, as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 7:02 p.m., Council

President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 25-1541. Shelby

Drulis, Anita Banuelos, Brittany Spinner, Connor Shea, Keith Meyer, Thomas Topero,

Kendra Black, Lindsay Cutler, Laura E Aldrete, Tim Lopez, Jenn Grieving, Arthur

Lopez, Evon Lopez, Gary Mobell, Luke Johnson, Noah Stout, Julia Duncan-Roitman,

James Roll, Matthew Wickham, Sarah Ingram, Britt Diehl, Ptarmigan Emery, Julian

Aguilar, Adriana Lopez, Maribelia Avalos, and Jonathan Cappelli spoke in favor of the

bill. Jesse Parris spoke in opposition of the bill. Tony Lechuga of Community Planning

and Development delivered the staff report.

A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member

Watson, that Council Bill 25-1541 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,

was followed by a motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by

Council member Watson, that Council Bill 25-1541 be postponed to Monday,

December 22, 2025.

The motion to postpone to a date certain carried by the following vote:

Postponed to a date certain

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Watson, Sandoval (10)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Gilmore, Hinds, Torres (3)

PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

Council President Sandoval announced that on Monday, January 12, 2026,

Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 25-1991, changing

the zoning classification for 8250 East 40th Avenue in Central Park. Any

protests against Council Bill 25-1991 must be filed with the Council Offices

no later than noon on Monday, January 5, 2026.

ADJOURN

There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Sandoval

adjourned the meeting at 9:11 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