Minutes  
Monday, February 23, 2026, 3:30 PM  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Council President Sandoval led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT  
Council member Parady led the Land Acknowledgement.  
ROLL CALL  
Council member Hinds attended the meeting virtually. Council member Sawyer  
attended the 5:30 p.m. session 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 Tuesday, February 17, 2026 were distributed to members of Council.  
Council President Sandoval ordered the minutes approved.  
26-0194 Minutes of Tuesday, February 17, 2026  
Minutes 26-0194 were approved.  
Approved  
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS  
Council members Alvidrez, Torres, Gilmore, Watson, Kashmann, Lewis,  
Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Council Pro-Tem Romero Campbell, and Council President  
Sandoval made announcements.  
PRESENTATIONS  
COMMUNICATIONS  
PROCLAMATIONS  
26-0197 A Proclamation Honoring the African-American Kwanzaa Tradition  
in the City and County of Denver  
A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member  
Parady, that Council Proclamation 26-0197 be adopted, carried by the following  
vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson, Sandoval (13)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT  
Block Vote  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council Pro-Tem  
Romero Campbell, to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following  
vote:  
Approved the consent agenda  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson, Sandoval (13)  
(None) (0)  
RESOLUTIONS  
Community Planning and Housing Committee  
26-0118 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the  
City and County of Denver and 1600 Pearl LLLP to finance the construction  
of income-restricted units and the rehabilitation of income-restricted units,  
to be rented to qualifying households, in Council District 10.  
Approves a loan agreement between the City and County of Denver and Northeast  
Denver Housing Center (NDHC), under the borrower entity 1600 Pearl LLLP, in the  
amount of $4,522,862.00 in a cash flow loan for 60 years to finance the construction  
of 113 income-restricted units and the rehabilitation of 20 income-restricted units,  
for a total of 133 income-restricted units to be rented to qualifying households, in  
Council District 10 (HOST-202683206). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting  
within the 30-day review period is on 3-16-2026. The Committee approved filing this  
item at its meeting on 2-10-2026.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Romero Campbell, that Council Resolution 26-0118 be adopted en bloc, 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)  
Finance and Business Committee  
26-0107 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between  
the City and County of Denver and McCoy Sales Corp. for Hoses, Belts, &  
Fittings for maintenance of all vehicles with all Fleet Services, citywide.  
Approves a Master Purchase Order with McCoy Sales Corp. for $700,000.00 with an  
end date of 12-31-2028 and renewals not to exceed 12-31-2030 for Hoses, Belts, &  
Fittings, citywide (SC-00011069). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting  
within the 30-day review period is on 3-16-2026. The Committee approved filing this  
item at its meeting on 2-10-2026.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Romero Campbell, that Council Resolution 26-0107 be adopted en bloc, 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)  
26-0122 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the  
City and County of Denver and Asbury Automotive Group, Inc., for the  
one-time purchase of replacement vehicles for Denver Police Department,  
citywide.  
Approves a purchase order with Asbury Automotive Group, Inc dba Larry H Miller  
Ford Lakewood for $575,245.00 for the one-time purchase of replacement vehicles  
for Denver Police Department, citywide (PO-00177237). The last regularly scheduled  
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-16-2026. The Committee  
approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-10-2026.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Romero Campbell, that Council Resolution 26-0122 be adopted en bloc, carried by  
the following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson, Sandoval (13)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
26-0123 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the  
City and County of Denver and FRONT RANGE FIRE APPARATUS, LIMITED,  
for equipment reconfiguration of 107' aerial fire truck, citywide.  
Amends a purchase order with Front Range Fire Apparatus to add $81,411.02 for a  
new total of $3,872,964.02 for equipment reconfiguration of 107’ aerial fire truck. No  
change to purchase order length, citywide (PO-00148436). The last regularly  
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-16-2026. The  
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-10-2026.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Romero Campbell, that Council Resolution 26-0123 be adopted en bloc, 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)  
Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee  
26-0108 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the  
City and County of Denver and VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS, INC., for  
cellular service for TS Technology Services Agency, citywide.  
Approves a Purchase Order with Verizon Communications Inc for $994,000.00  
through 12-31-2026 for cellular service for TS Technology Services Agency, citywide  
(PO-00178262). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day  
review period is on 3-16-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its  
meeting on 2-10-2026.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Romero Campbell, that Council Resolution 26-0108 be adopted en bloc, 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)  
Health and Safety Committee  
25-1986 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and SPROUT CITY FARMS 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 SPROUT CITY FARMS by adding $527,382.98 for a  
new total of $1,582,170.98 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-202368713/ENVHL-202581530-02). The last regularly scheduled Council  
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-16-2026. The Committee approved  
filing this item at its meeting on 12-3-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Romero Campbell, that Council Resolution 25-1986 be adopted en bloc, carried by  
the following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson, Sandoval (13)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
26-0087 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and Mental Health Center of Denver  
to continue to provide clinicians for the Support Team Assisted Response  
(STAR) program, citywide.  
Amends a contract with Mental Health Center of Denver, doing business as  
WellPower, to add $500,430.00 for a new total of $4,805,971.00 and eight months  
for a new end date of 8-31-2026 to continue to provide clinicians for the Support  
Team Assisted Response (STAR) program, citywide  
(ENVHL-202160835/ENVHL-202582384-04). The last regularly scheduled Council  
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-16-2026. The Committee approved  
filing this item at its meeting on 2-4-2026.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Romero Campbell, that Council Resolution 26-0087 be adopted en bloc, carried by  
the following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson, Sandoval (13)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
26-0109 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City  
and County of Denver and Insight Public Sector, Inc. for various Microsoft  
software licensing for Denver County Court.  
Approves a contract with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for $593,109.72 with an end  
date of 2-28-2029 for various Microsoft software licensing for Denver County Court,  
citywide (COURT-202683124). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within  
the 30-day review period is on 3-16-2026. The Committee approved filing this item  
at its meeting on 2-11-2026.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Romero Campbell, that Council Resolution 26-0109 be adopted en bloc, 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)  
Parks, Art, and Culture Committee  
26-0089 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City  
and County of Denver and M&P Concessions for seven years, at Evergreen  
Golf Course.  
Approves a food and beverage concessions license with M&P Concessions for a  
Minimum Annual Guarantee (MAG) of $125,000.00 and 15% of monthly gross  
revenues and for seven years, at Evergreen Golf Course (PARKS-202582640). The  
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on  
3-9-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-3-2026. This  
item was called out at the 2-17-2026 meeting for a one-week postponement to the  
next regular Council meeting on 2-23-2026.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Romero Campbell, that Council Resolution 26-0089 be adopted en bloc, 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)  
South Platte River Committee  
26-0104 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City  
street system a parcel of land as North Federal Boulevard, located near the  
intersection of North Federal Boulevard and West 12th Avenue.  
Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as North Federal  
Boulevard, located near the intersection of North Federal Boulevard and West 12th  
Avenue, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting  
on 2-11-2026.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Romero Campbell, that Council Resolution 26-0104 be adopted en bloc, 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)  
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee  
26-0110 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and  
County of Denver and Flatiron Dragados Constructors, Inc. for on-call  
airside and landside infrastructure construction services at Denver  
International Airport.  
Approves a contract with Flatiron Dragados Constructors, Inc for $30,000,000.00  
and for three years with two one-year options to extend for on-call airside and  
landside infrastructure construction services at Denver International Airport in,  
Council District 11 (PLANE-202579097). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting  
within the 30-day review period is on 3-16-2026. The Committee approved filing this  
item at its meeting on 2-11-2026.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Romero Campbell, that Council Resolution 26-0110 be adopted en bloc, carried by  
the following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson, Sandoval (13)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
26-0111 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and  
County of Denver and Hamon Infrastructure, Inc. for on-call airside and  
landside infrastructure construction services at Denver International  
Airport.  
Approves a contract with Hamon Infrastructure for $30,000,000.00 and for three  
years with two one-year options to extend for on-call airside and landside  
infrastructure construction services at Denver International Airport, in Council  
District 11 (PLANE-202581818). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within  
the 30-day review period is on 3-16-2026. The Committee approved filing this item  
at its meeting on 2-11-2026.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Romero Campbell, that Council Resolution 26-0111 be adopted en bloc, 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)  
26-0112 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and  
County of Denver and MILENDER WHITE CONSTRUCTION CO. for on-call  
airside and landside infrastructure construction services at Denver  
International Airport.  
Approves a contract with Milender White Construction Co. for $30,000,000 and for  
three years with two one-year options to extend for on-call airside and landside  
infrastructure construction services at Denver International Airport, in Council  
District 11 (PLANE-202581819). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within  
the 30-day review period is on 3-16-2026. The Committee approved filing this item  
at its meeting on 2-11-2026.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Romero Campbell, that Council Resolution 26-0112 be adopted en bloc, carried by  
the following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson, Sandoval (13)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
26-0113 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and  
County of Denver and Millstone Weber, LLC for on-call airside and landside  
infrastructure construction services at Denver International Airport.  
Approves a contract with Millstone Weber, LLC for $30,000,000.00 and for three  
years with two one-year options to extend for on-call airside and landside  
infrastructure construction services at Denver International Airport, in Council  
District 11 (PLANE-202581820). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within  
the 30-day review period is on 3-16-2026. The Committee approved filing this item  
at its meeting on 2-11-2026.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Romero Campbell, that Council Resolution 26-0113 be adopted en bloc, 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)  
26-0114 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and  
County of Denver and SEMA CONSTRUCTION, INC. for on-call airside and  
landside infrastructure construction services at Denver International  
Airport.  
Approves a contract with SEMA Construction, Inc. for $30,000,000.00 and for three  
years with two one-year options to extend for on-call airside and landside  
infrastructure construction services at Denver International Airport, in Council  
District 11 (PLANE-202581821). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within  
the 30-day review period is on 3-16-2026. The Committee approved filing this item  
at its meeting on 2-11-2026.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Romero Campbell, that Council Resolution 26-0114 be adopted en bloc, carried by  
the following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson, Sandoval (13)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
26-0115 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and  
County of Denver and Sky Blue Builders LLC for on-call airside and landside  
infrastructure construction services at Denver International Airport.  
Approves a contract with Sky Blue Builders, LLC for $30,000,000.00 and for three  
years with two one-year options to extend for on-call airside and landside  
infrastructure construction services at Denver International Airport, in Council  
District 11 (PLANE-202581822). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within  
the 30-day review period is on 3-16-2026. The Committee approved filing this item  
at its meeting on 2-11-2026.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Romero Campbell, that Council Resolution 26-0115 be adopted en bloc, 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)  
26-0116 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and  
County of Denver and W.W. Clyde & Co. for on-call airside and landside  
infrastructure construction services at Denver International Airport.  
Approves a contract with WW Clyde, Inc. for $30,000,000.00 and for three years  
with two one-year options to extend for on-call airside and landside infrastructure  
construction services at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11  
(PLANE-202581823). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day  
review period is on 3-16-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its  
meeting on 2-11-2026.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Romero Campbell, that Council Resolution 26-0116 be adopted en bloc, carried by  
the following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson, Sandoval (13)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
26-0124 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City  
street system a parcel of land as a public alley, bounded by West 36th  
Avenue, North Zuni Street, West 37th Avenue, and North Alcott Street.  
Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as Public Alley,  
bounded by West 36th Avenue, North Zuni Street, West 37th Avenue, and North  
Alcott Street, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its  
meeting on 2-11-2026.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Romero Campbell, that Council Resolution 26-0124 be adopted en bloc, 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)  
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION  
Finance and Business Committee  
26-0128 A bill for an ordinance regarding financial reporting to City Council.  
Requires quarterly financial reports to be submitted to City Council. The Committee  
approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-10-2026.  
Council Bill 26-0128 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
Health and Safety Committee  
26-0125 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 28 of the Revised  
Municipal Code concerning law enforcement officer identification.  
Amends Chapter 28 of the Revised Municipal Code concerning law enforcement  
officer identification. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on  
2-11-2026.  
Council Bill 26-0125 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
South Platte River Committee  
26-0103 A bill for an ordinance approving and accepting the Southwest Area  
Plan, which Plan shall become a part of Comprehensive Plan 2040 for the  
City and County of Denver pursuant to the provisions of Section 12-61 of  
the Denver Revised Municipal Code.  
Adopts the Southwest Area Plan as a supplement to Comprehensive Plan 2040,  
Council Districts 2, 3, and 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting  
on 2-11-2026.  
Council Bill 26-0103 was ordered published with a future required public hearing.  
Ordered published with a future required public hearing  
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION  
Community Planning and Housing Committee  
26-0096 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 53 of the Revised  
Municipal Code, concerning property tax assistance payments.  
Amends Chapter 53 of the Revised Municipal Code concerning the real property tax  
assistance program to expand program eligibility for homeowners, sunset program  
eligibility for renters, and clarify code language. The Committee approved filing this  
item at its meeting on 2-3-2026.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Romero Campbell, that Council Bill 26-0096 be placed upon final consideration and  
do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote:  
Placed upon final consideration and do pass  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson, Sandoval (13)  
(None) (0)  
Health and Safety Committee  
26-0084 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory  
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Regents of  
University of Colorado, to provide evaluation services for the Denver  
ReCAST youth violence prevention program, including: 1) collecting and  
reporting the performance measures required for this project; and 2)  
administering surveys for quality improvement purposes and building the  
evaluation capacity of the stakeholders, citywide.  
Amends a contract with Regents of University of Colorado (Center for the Study and  
Prevention of Violence) to add $149,972.00 for a new total of $743,979.00 and  
one-year for new end date of 9-29-2026 to provide evaluation services for the  
Denver ReCAST youth violence prevention program, including: 1) collecting and  
reporting the performance measures required for this project; and 2) administering  
surveys for quality improvement purposes and building the evaluation capacity of  
the stakeholders, citywide (ENVHL-202160821/ENVHL-202582502-04). The last  
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-9-2026.  
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-4-2026.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Romero Campbell, that Council Bill 26-0084 be placed upon final consideration and  
do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote:  
Placed upon final consideration and do pass  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson, Sandoval (13)  
(None) (0)  
26-0086 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Third Amendatory  
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and  
Hospital Authority, to continue to provide EMTs/paramedics and vans for  
the Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) program, citywide.  
Amends a contract with Denver Health and Hospital Authority to add $1,397,376 for  
a new total of $8,911,276.57 and add eight months for a new end date of 8-31-2026  
to continue to provide EMTs/paramedics and vans for the Support Team Assisted  
Response (STAR) program, citywide (ENVHL-202265543/ENVHL-202578429-03). The  
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on  
3-9-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-4-2026.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Romero Campbell, that Council Bill 26-0086 be placed upon final consideration and  
do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote:  
Placed upon final consideration and do pass  
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 25-2020, changing the zoning classification for  
2001 South Acoma in Overland; a required public hearing on Council Bill  
26-0001, changing the zoning classification for 12150 East Andrews Drive in  
Montbello; and 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.  
RECESS  
Council took a recess.  
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION  
UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
PROCLAMATIONS  
26-0202 A Proclamation Uplifting Black History Month and the Unwavering  
Fight for Freedom and Justice  
A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member  
Alvidrez, that Council Proclamation 26-0202 be adopted, carried by the following  
vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero  
Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez (2)  
26-0198 A Proclamation Honoring the Life and Legacy of Norman Strickland  
Early Jr.  
A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Proclamation 26-0198 be adopted, carried by the following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero  
Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez (2)  
REQUIRED PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL  
CONSIDERATION  
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. The Committee approved filing this  
item at its meeting on 1-14-2026.  
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:10 p.m., Council  
President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 25-2020. No one  
spoke in favor of the bill. No one spoke in opposition of the bill. Jesse Parris spoke  
neither in favor nor in opposition of the bill. Andrew Olree was available for  
questions. Fritz Clauson of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff  
report.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Alvidrez, that Council Bill 25-2020 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,  
carried by the following vote:  
Placed upon final consideration and do pass  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero  
Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez (2)  
Community Planning and Housing Committee  
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. The  
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-13-2026.  
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:34 p.m., Council  
President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 26-0001. Peter Hynes  
and Jesse Parris spoke in favor of the bill. No one spoke in opposition of the bill.  
Edson Ibanez of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Bill 26-0001 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,  
carried by the following vote:  
Placed upon final consideration and do pass  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero  
Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez (2)  
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. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on  
1-13-2026.  
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:56 p.m., Council  
President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 25-1069. Andrea  
Burns, Bruce ODonnell, Brad Dodson, Aaron Martinez, Cassandra Dunn, David  
Pardo, Josh Ehrlich, Kwon Atlas, Anna Mc.Devitt, Erin Banthoff, Alison Leventhal  
Joucovsky, Corinne Melon, Katie Bonomo, Mark Dissette, Lila Galinkin, Richard  
Zanett, Antoinette Massey, Linda Wirth, James Roy II, Oliver Cruz, Candice Dungan,  
Yoli Casas, Jack Murphy, Laura Willetto, Alana Miller, Lukas Hagen, John  
Deffenbaugh, Rev. Leon Kelly, Ginny McCarthy, Julie Ralston, Diana Pineda, and  
Jerry Morgan spoke in favor of the bill. Brian Kraft, Katie Hanna, Carmen Rivera,  
and Jesse Parris spoke in opposition of the bill. Josh Russell, Rachel Marion, and  
Shannon Sperry were available for questions. Edson Ibanez of Community Planning  
and Development delivered the staff report.  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Bill 25-1069 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,  
carried by the following vote:  
Placed upon final consideration and do pass  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero  
Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez (2)  
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT  
Council President Sandoval announced that on Monday, March 2, 2026,  
Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 26-0103,  
approving and accepting the Southwest Area Plan, which Plan shall become  
a part of Comprehensive Plan 2040 for the City and County of Denver  
pursuant to the provisions of Section 12-61 of the Denver Revised Municipal  
Code.  
ADJOURN  
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Sandoval  
adjourned the meeting at 9:55 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