Minutes  
Monday, March 23, 2026, 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 member Hinds arrived late. Council members Hinds and 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 Monday, March 16, 2026 were distributed to members of Council.  
Council President Sandoval ordered the minutes approved.  
Minutes 26-0375 were approved.  
Approved  
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS  
Council members Kashmann, Alvidrez, Torres, Watson, Gilmore, Council Pro-Tem  
Romero Campbell, and Council President Sandoval made announcements.  
PRESENTATIONS  
COMMUNICATIONS  
PROCLAMATIONS  
A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Proclamation 26-0378 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)  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Proclamation 26-0377 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  
Finance and Business Committee  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 26-0241 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)  
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:  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson, Sandoval (13)  
(None) (0)  
RESOLUTIONS  
Finance and Business Committee  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Resolution 26-0239 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)  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Resolution 26-0240 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)  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Resolution 26-0242 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)  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Resolution 26-0301 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)  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Resolution 26-0302 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)  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Resolution 26-0303 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  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Resolution 26-0250 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)  
Health and Safety Committee  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Resolution 26-0231 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  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Resolution 26-0232 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)  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Resolution 26-0233 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)  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Resolution 26-0238 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  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Resolution 26-0236 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  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Resolution 26-0144 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)  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Resolution 26-0225 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION  
Finance & Governance Committee  
Council Bill 25-0934 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
South Platte River Committee  
Council Bill 26-0292 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION  
South Platte River Committee  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Bill 26-0205 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)  
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Bill 26-0204 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 courtesy  
public hearing on Council Resolution 26-0246, approving a contract with  
Axon Enterprise, Inc., for $150,000.00 with an end date of 3-31-2027 to  
provide an Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) system that includes  
50 cameras and the necessary hardware, software, and additional  
equipment, citywide.  
RECESS  
Council took a recess.  
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION  
UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
PROCLAMATIONS  
A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member  
Torres, that Council Proclamation 26-0380 be adopted, carried by the following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann,  
Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson,  
Sandoval (12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Hinds (1)  
Absent:  
COURTESY PUBLIC HEARINGS - RESOLUTIONS  
Health and Safety Committee  
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:40 p.m., Council  
President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Resolution 26-0246. Don  
Ku, David Howard, Tony Frey, Sally Jones, Craig Arfsten, Seamus Johnston, Rob  
Collins, Derek Friedman, Robin Engel, and Maria Alicia Ashar spoke in favor of the  
resolution. Katie Leonard, Dr. Lisa Calderon, Marilynn Ackermann, Dana Miller, Nate  
Kassa, Kristen Seidel, Lillian House, Miriam Osman, Alfonso Espino, Jesus Loayza,  
Elisha Roberts, Darlene Rivera, and Isabella Nevin spoke in opposition of the  
resolution. Tim Hoffman of the Mayor's Office delivered the staff report.  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Resolution 26-0246 be adopted, was followed by Council  
member Flynn calling out this item for postponement pursuant to Rule 3.6, to the  
meeting on 3-31-2026.  
Postponed  
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT  
ADJOURN  
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Sandoval  
adjourned the meeting at 8:21 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