Minutes  
Monday, September 8, 2025, 3:30 PM  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Council member Sawyer led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT  
Council member Sawyer led the Land Acknowledgement.  
ROLL CALL  
Council members Gonzales-Gutierrez and Torres 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, August 25, 2025 were distributed to members of Council.  
Council President Sandoval ordered the minutes approved.  
Minutes 25-1261 were approved.  
Approved  
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS  
Council members Sawyer, Hinds, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Watson, Gilmore, Lewis, Alvidrez,  
Council Pro-Tem Romero Campbell, and Council President Sandoval made  
announcements.  
PRESENTATIONS  
COMMUNICATIONS  
PROCLAMATIONS  
A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Proclamation 25-1290 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)  
A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Proclamation 25-1291 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)  
South Platte River Committee  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Resolutions 25-0702, 25-1110, 25-1224, and 25-1225 be  
adopted in a block, carried by the following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,  
Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson,  
Sandoval (12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Gilmore (1)  
Abstain:  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Resolutions 25-0702, 25-1110, 25-1224, and 25-1225 be  
adopted in a block, carried by the following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,  
Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson,  
Sandoval (12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Gilmore (1)  
Abstain:  
Health and Safety Committee  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Resolution 25-1216 be adopted, carried by the following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Romero Campbell,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (9)  
Nay:  
Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Lewis, Parady (4)  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Bill 25-1079 be postponed to September 15, 2025, carried by the  
following vote:  
Postponed to a date certain  
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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, 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)  
PROCLAMATIONS - CONSENT  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Proclamation 25-1294 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1196 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1198 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)  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1191 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1210 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1155 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1156 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1157 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1158 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1159 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1160 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1161 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1164 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1165 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1166 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1167 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1168 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1169 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1170 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1171 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1172 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1173 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1174 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1175 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1202 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1211 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1212 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1213 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  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1021 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1025 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1130 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1135 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1136 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1181 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1182 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1183 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1189 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1209 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1232 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1180 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1193 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1215 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1097 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1098 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1176 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1178 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1179 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1185 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1187 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1188 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1217 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1218 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1219 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-1220 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  
Council Bill 25-1186 was ordered published with a future required public hearing.  
Ordered published with a future required public hearing  
Finance and Business Committee  
Council Bill 25-1192 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
Council Bill 25-1208 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
Council Bill 25-1221 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
Council Bill 25-1222 was ordered published with a future required public hearing.  
Ordered published with a future required public hearing  
Council Bill 25-1223 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
Council Bill 25-1237 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
Health and Safety Committee  
Council Bill 25-1214 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
Council Bill 25-1228 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
Council Bill 25-1229 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
Council Bill 25-1241 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION  
Finance and Business Committee  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Bill 25-1138 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Bill 25-1127 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, Council will hold  
required public hearings on Council Bill 25-1070, changing the zoning  
classification for 2501 South High Street in University; on Council Bill  
25-1137, approving the Amended and Restated 27th and Larimer Urban  
Redevelopment Plan; and on Council Bill 25-0628, concerning recycling and  
organic material diversion and, in connection therewith, repealing and  
re-enacting article X, chapter 48, adding a new article XI, chapter 48,  
adding a new article XV, chapter 10, and amending article I, chapter 24, of  
the Code.  
RECESS  
Council took a recess.  
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION  
UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
PROCLAMATIONS  
A motion offered by Council member Sandoval, duly seconded by Council member  
Sawyer, that Council Proclamation 25-1292 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 Sandoval, duly seconded by Council member  
Torres, that Council Proclamation 25-1293 be adopted, carried by the following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady,  
Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gonzales-Gutierrez (1)  
REQUIRED PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL  
CONSIDERATION  
Community Planning and Housing Committee  
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:47 p.m., Council  
President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 25-1070. No one  
spoke in favor of the bill. Jesse Parris spoke against the bill. Will Prince of  
Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report.  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Bill 25-1070 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,  
carried by the following vote:  
Placed upon final consideration and do pass  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,  
Watson, Sandoval (12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Torres (1)  
Absent:  
Finance and Business Committee  
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 7:01 p.m., Council  
President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 25-1137. Stephen  
Bennet and Adam Larkey spoke in favor of the bill. Jesse Parris spoke against the  
bill. Tracy Huggins of the Denver Urban Renewal Authority delivered the staff report.  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Bill 25-1137 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,  
carried by the following vote:  
Placed upon final consideration and do pass  
Aye:  
Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann,  
Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (10)  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Lewis, Parady (3)  
REQUIRED PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION  
Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services  
Committee  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Bill 25-0628 be ordered published, was followed by a motion  
offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that  
Council Bill 25-0628 be amended in the following particulars:  
"1) On page 3, line 27, following the word “(a)” strike “The” and replace with “From  
the effective date through December 31, 2035, the”  
2) On page 4, line 23, strike “Table 1 – Performance Security Deposit” and replace  
with “Table 1a – Performance Security Deposit (Through December 31, 2035)”  
3) On page 5, line 1, insert the new lines as follows:  
(c) From January 1, 2036 onward, the following projects are exempt from the  
recycling and reuse requirements set forth in section 10-414:  
(1) The construction or demolition of a building three hundred (300) square feet or  
less in gross floor area.  
(2) The interior improvement, repair, remodeling, tenant finish, or any other  
interior modification where the area of modification totals no more than one  
thousand (1,000) square feet of gross floor area.  
4) Immediately after the lines inserted at page 5, line 1, insert a new Table.  
5) Immediately after the table inserted at Page 5, line 1, insert: “Table 1b –  
Performance Security Deposit (On or After January 1, 2036)”.  
6) On page 4, line 16, strike “Table 1 – Performance Security Deposit” and replace  
with “Table 1a – Performance Security Deposit (Through December 31, 2035 or  
Table 1b – Performance Security Deposit (On or After January 1, 2036)”.  
7) On page 4, line 18, strike “Table 1” and replace with “Table 1a and Table 1b”.  
8) On page 5, line 1, strike “(c)” and replace with “(d)”.  
9) On page 8, line 4, strike “and at least every five years after,” and replace with  
“and at least every three years thereafter until September 1, 2034, after which, at  
least every five years,”  
10) On page 8, line 7, strike “collected pursuant” and replace with “related.”"  
The motion to amend carried by the following vote:  
Amended  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Lewis,  
Parady, Romero Campbell, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (11)  
Nay:  
Sawyer (1)  
Absent:  
Kashmann (1)  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Bill 25-0628 be amended in the following particulars:  
"1) On page 9, line 12, following the words “described under this article,” insert “and  
shall further (1) post an informational notice, to be developed by the office of  
climate action, sustainability, and resiliency, about how to recycle and compost and  
(2) give a copy of such notice to every new tenant. The responsible party must  
retain records of the requirements of this subsection (c).”  
2) On page 10, line 2, strike “or food banks” and insert “or” before “food shelves.”  
3) On page 10, lines 4-5, strike “commissary; food processing, wholesale, and  
warehouse establishment; or retail food establishment” and replace with “food waste  
producer.”  
4) On page 10, line 6, insert “or in instances where there is no applicable license  
holder,” after the word “use,”.  
5) On page 10, line 11, insert “and must ensure training is provided to employees  
and contractors on recycling and keep records reflecting such training” after the  
word “article”.  
6) On page 10, line 14, insert “and must ensure training is provided to employees  
and contractors on organic material diversion and keep records reflecting such  
training” after the word “article”.  
7) On page 10, line 32, after “collect at least all,” insert “back of house  
decontaminated”  
8) On page 11, line 10, after “community garden,” insert “other legally permissible  
recipient of food for human or animal consumption,”  
9) On page 13, strike lines 25-31, and replace with “No later than September 1,  
2028, and at least every three years thereafter until September 1, 2034, after  
which, at least every five years, the director of the office of climate action,  
sustainability and resiliency shall provide a written report to City Council which shall  
include, but is not limited to, compliance rates, market conditions, and other  
information related to this article.”"  
The motion to amend carried by the following vote:  
Amended  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Lewis, Parady,  
Romero Campbell, Torres (8)  
Nay:  
Flynn, Sawyer, Watson, Sandoval (4)  
Kashmann (1)  
Absent:  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Gilmore, that Council Bill 25-0628 be amended in the following particulars:  
"1) On page 15, after line 1, add a new subsection “(c)”, as follows: “(c) Education  
and training. The responsible party must work with waste haulers and vendors staff  
to reduce contamination through control of materials allowed on site and ensure  
training on proper bin use is provided.”  
2) On page 15, line 7, strike “three hundred fifty (350)” and replace with “three  
hundred (300)”.  
3) On page 15, line 9, strike “daily” and replace with “weekly”.  
4) On page 16, strike lines 7-12, and replace with “No later than September 1, 2028,  
and at least every three years thereafter until September 1, 2034, after which, at  
least every five years, the director of the office of climate action, sustainability and  
resiliency shall provide a written report to City Council which shall include, but is not  
limited to, data on how many permitted events met or did not meet the thresholds  
in Section 48-155 subsections (a)-(c); explanations of adjustments under subsection  
48-155(d), compliance rates, market conditions, and other information related to  
this article.”"  
The motion to amend carried by the following vote:  
Amended  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann,  
Lewis, Parady (7)  
Nay:  
Flynn, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval  
(6)  
A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Bill 25-0628 be amended in the following particulars:  
"1) On page 10, strike lines 19-25."  
The motion to amend carried by the following vote:  
Amended  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann,  
Lewis, Parady (7)  
Nay:  
Flynn, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval  
(6)  
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 10:43 p.m., Council  
President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 25-0628, as amended.  
Ryan Call, Brian Loma, Moshe Kornfeld, Noah Kaplan, Alex Canlione, Luca Serna,  
Chris Chiari, Daniela Withaar, Kourtney Ziercher, Michael Hughes, Nicole Shea  
Niebler, Jesse Parris, and Richard Wagner spoke in favor of the bill. No one spoke in  
opposition of the bill. Jonathan Wachtel of the Climate Action, Sustainability, and  
Resilience delivered the staff report.  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Bill 25-0628 be ordered published as amended, carried by the  
following vote:  
Ordered published as amended  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann,  
Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Torres, Watson, Sandoval  
(11)  
Flynn, Sawyer (2)  
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT  
Council President Sandoval announced that on Monday, September 15,  
2025, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 25-1222,  
approving the Rock Drill Urban Redevelopment Plan, the creation of the Rock  
Drill Urban Redevelopment Area and the Rock Drill Property Tax Increment  
Area and Sales Tax Increment Area; and on Monday, October 6, 2025,  
Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 25-1186, changing  
the zoning classification for 800 15th Street in Central Business District. Any  
protests against Council Bill 25-1186 must be filed with the Council Offices  
no later than noon on Monday, September 29, 2025.  
ADJOURN  
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Sandoval  
adjourned the meeting at 11:47 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