Minutes  
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 3:30 PM  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Council member Torres led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT  
Council member Torres led the Land Acknowledgement.  
ROLL CALL  
Council members Gonzales-Gutierrez and Lewis attended the meeting virtually. Council  
member Hinds arrived late.  
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, January 12, 2026 were distributed to members of Council.  
Council President Sandoval ordered the minutes approved.  
26-0047 Minutes of Monday, January 12, 2026  
Minutes 26-0047 were approved.  
Approved  
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS  
Council members Sawyer, Gilmore, Watson, and Council President Sandoval made  
announcements.  
PRESENTATIONS  
COMMUNICATIONS  
26-0058 A letter dated January 13, 2026, from Nicole C. Doheny, Manager of  
Finance, notifying City Council of the Department of Finance’s intent to issue City  
and County of Denver General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026A-B, in a par amount  
not to exceed $410,075,000 (“Series 2026A-B Bonds”). The Series 2026A-B Bonds  
will fund Vibrant Denver bond projects approved by Denver voters in November  
2025.  
Council Communication 26-0058 was filed.  
Filed  
PROCLAMATIONS  
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT  
RESOLUTIONS  
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.  
Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Lewis called out this item at the  
1-20-2026 meeting for a postponement to the meeting on 1-26-2026.  
Postponed  
South Platte River Committee  
25-2128 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and  
County of Denver and Mark Young Construction, LLC for the construction of  
a new Denver Parks and Recreation facility at Cuernavaca Park.  
Approves a contract with Mark Young Construction, LLC for $1,584,140.00 with a  
term of NTP + 365 days for the construction of a new Denver Parks and Recreation  
facility at Cuernavaca Park, in Council District 1 (DOTI-202581941). 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.  
A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member  
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 25-2128 be adopted, carried by the following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,  
Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson,  
Sandoval (12)  
Nay:  
Gilmore (1)  
Block Vote  
A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, 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  
25-2111 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City  
and County of Denver and Urban Peak Denver to provide supportive  
housing for youth experiencing homelessness.  
Approves a contract with Urban Peak Denver for $1,012,475.00 with an end date  
12-31-2027 to provide supportive housing for youth experiencing homelessness,  
citywide (HOST-202582572). 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 12-23-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-2111 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  
25-2130 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between  
the City and County of Denver and Skaggs Companies, Inc., for the  
purchase of police uniforms, citywide.  
Approves a Master Purchase Order with Skaggs Companies, Inc. for $1,500,000.00  
with an initial term through 12-01-2026 with renewal options to 11-30-2030 for the  
purchase of police uniforms, citywide (SC-00010864). 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.  
A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-2130 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)  
25-2155 A resolution approving the City Council appointment of Council  
member Sarah Parady to the Board of Directors of the Mile High Flood  
District.  
Approving the City Council appointment of Council member Sarah Parady to the  
Board of Directors of the Mile High Flood District. The Committee approved filing this  
item at its meeting on 1-6-2026.  
A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-2155 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  
25-1980 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and Center for African American  
Health to provide nutritious food access and nutrition education as funded  
by the Healthy Food for Denver's Kids Initiative, in Council District 8.  
Amends a grant agreement with Center for African American Health by adding  
$411,924.98 for a new total of $1,235,774.98 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, in Council District 8  
(ENVHL-202368593/ENVHL-202581531-04). 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 12-3-2025.  
A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-1980 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)  
25-2129 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and Vive for expanded  
comprehensive out of school time programming at Whittier ECE-8 School.  
No change to contract term, in Council District 9.  
Amends a contract with ViVe to add $146,000.00 for a new total of $575,000.00 for  
expanded comprehensive out of school time programming at Whittier ECE-8 School.  
No change to contract term, in Council District 9  
(MOEAI-202263618/MOEAI-202582318-03). 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.  
A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-2129 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  
25-2131 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City  
street system parcels of land as: 1) East 51st Avenue, located at the  
intersection of East 51st Avenue and North Clarkson Street; and 2) East  
51st Avenue, located near the intersection of East 51st Avenue and North  
Clarkson Street.  
Dedicates two City-owned parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) East 51st  
Avenue, located at the intersection of East 51st Avenue and North Clarkson Street,  
and 2) East 51st Avenue, located near the intersection of East 51st Avenue and  
North Clarkson Street, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item  
at its meeting on 1-7-2026.  
A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-2131 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)  
25-2158 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City  
street system parcels of land as: 1) Public Right-of-Way, located at  
approximately North Washington Street, East 48th Avenue, North Clarkson  
Street, and East 49th Avenue; and 2) Public Right-of-Way, located at  
approximately North Washington Street, East 48th Avenue, North Clarkson  
Street, and East 49th Avenue.  
Dedicates two City-owned parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) Public  
Right-of-Way, located at approximately North Washington Street, East 48th Avenue,  
North Clarkson Street, and East 49th Avenue, and 2) Public Right-of-Way, located at  
approximately North Washington Street, East 48th Avenue, North Clarkson Street,  
and East 49th Avenue, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item  
at its meeting on 1-7-2026.  
A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-2158 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  
25-2133 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 19th  
Avenue, North Hooker Street, West 20th Avenue, and North Grove Street.  
Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as Public Alley,  
bounded by West 19th Avenue, North Hooker Street, West 20th Avenue, and North  
Grove Street, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its  
meeting on 1-7-2026.  
A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-2133 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)  
25-2145 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City  
street system parcels of land as: 1) Public Alley, bounded by West 14th  
Avenue, North Knox Court, West 13th Avenue, and North King Street; 2)  
Public Alley, bounded by West 14th Avenue, North Knox Court, West 13th  
Avenue, and North King Street; and 3) Public Alley, bounded by West 14th  
Avenue, North Knox Court, West 13th Avenue, and North King Street.  
Dedicates three City-owned parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) Public Alley,  
bounded by West 14th Avenue, North Knox Court, West 13th Avenue, and North  
King Street, 2) Public Alley, bounded by West 14th Avenue, North Knox Court, West  
13th Avenue, and North King Street, and 3) Public Alley, bounded by West 14th  
Avenue, North Knox Court, West 13th Avenue, and North King Street, in Council  
District 3. The committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-7-2026.  
A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-2145 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)  
25-2159 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between  
the City and County of Denver and D. H. Pace Company, Inc. for Automatic  
and Overhead Door Parts, Components and Hardware at Denver  
International Airport.  
Approves a master purchase order with D.H. Pace Company, Inc. for $1,500,000.00  
and for two years with three one-year options to extend to provide Automatic and  
Overhead Door Parts, Components and Hardware at Denver International Airport  
(DEN), in Council District 11 (SC-00010797). 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.  
A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-2159 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)  
25-2160 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between  
the City and County of Denver and GARAGE DOOR SPECIALTIES, INC. for  
Automatic and Overhead Door Parts, Components and Hardware at Denver  
International Airport.  
Approves a master purchase order with Garage Door Specialties, Inc. for  
$1,500,000.00 and for two years with three one-year options to extend to provide  
Automatic and Overhead Door Parts, Components and Hardware at Denver  
International Airport (DEN), in Council District 11 (SC-00010938). 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.  
A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-2160 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)  
25-2161 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between  
the City and County of Denver and Oshkosh AeroTech, LLC for Passenger  
Loading Bridge Components at Denver International Airport.  
Approves a master purchase order with Oshkosh AeroTech, LLC for $5,000,000.00  
and for two years with three one-year options to extend to provide Passenger  
Loading Bridge Components for Denver International Airport (DEN), in Council  
District 11 (SC-00010924). 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.  
A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-2161 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)  
25-2162 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the  
City and County of Denver and M-B Companies, Inc. for a one-time  
purchase of an Electric Vehicle (EV) Paint Truck at Denver International  
Airport.  
Amends a purchase order with M-B CO. by adding $37,659.90 for a new total of  
$1,309,462.99 for the one-time purchase of one Electric Vehicle (EV) Paint Truck for  
Denver International Airport, in Council District 11 (PO-00164983). 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.  
A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-2162 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)  
25-2165 A resolution granting a revocable permit to Andrew F. Czopek and  
Gay Cook Czopek, to encroach into the right-of-way at 70 South Elm Street.  
Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to Andrew F.  
Czopek and Gay Cook Czopek, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the  
right-of-way with an existing 5-foot-tall stucco wall along the west side of the  
property at 70 South Elm Street, in Council District 5. The Committee approved  
filing this item at its meeting on 1-7-2026.  
A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-2165 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  
Community Planning and Housing Committee  
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.  
Council Bill 25-2138 was ordered published with a future required public hearing.  
Ordered published with a future required public hearing  
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.  
Council Bill 25-2163 was ordered published with a future required public hearing.  
Ordered published with a future required public hearing  
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.  
Council Bill 25-2164 was ordered published with a future required public hearing.  
Ordered published with a future required public hearing  
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.  
Council Bill 26-0007 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
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.  
Council Bill 25-2149 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
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.  
Council Bill 25-2146 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
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.  
Council Bill 25-2156 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
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.  
Council Bill 25-2144 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION  
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT  
RECESS  
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION  
UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
PROCLAMATIONS  
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT  
On Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Council will hold a required public hearing  
on Council Bill 25-2138, changing the zoning classification for 1965 Verbena  
Street in East Colfax; and a required combined public hearing on Council Bill  
25-2163, amending the Denver Zoning Code, align the code with state  
mandates and incentives, and improve procedures for this alignment, and  
Council Bill 25-2164, 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 incentive. Any protests against Council  
Bills 25-2138, 25-2163, and 25-2164 must be filed with the Council Offices  
no later than noon on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.  
ADJOURN  
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Sandoval  
adjourned the meeting at 4:00 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