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City Council

Monday, January 26, 2026 · 3:30 PM AM · Parr-Widener Room 1437 Bannock Street, Room 389

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  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  2. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
  3. ROLL CALL
  4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
  5. 26-0075 Minutes of Tuesday, January 20, 2026
    Approved Minutes
    Action: approved

    Minutes 26-0075 were approved.

  6. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
  7. PRESENTATIONS
  8. COMMUNICATIONS
  9. PROCLAMATIONS
  10. 26-0078 A Proclamation Honoring Tracy Huggins for 33 Years of Service to Denver
    Proclamation
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Kashmann, that Council Proclamation 26-0078 be adopted, carried by the following vote:

  11. RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
  12. RESOLUTIONS
  13. City Council - Direct Files
  14. 26-0077 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Bayaud Works LLC to ensure continued services for families experiencing homelessness by supporting the operation of 205 family shelter units at the Tamarac Family Shelter, in Council District 4. Approves a contract with Bayaud Works LLC for $14,233,627.80 with a term ending on 12-31-2027 to ensure continued services for families experiencing homelessness by supporting the operation of 205 family shelter units at the Tamarac Family Shelter, in Council District 4 (HOST-202581889). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-17-2026. Council Pro-Tem Romero Campbell approved direct filing this item on 1-21-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Parady, that Council Resolution 26-0077 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

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  16. Community Planning and Housing Committee
  17. 25-2153 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Housing Connector to provide funding for the provision of Rent Payor and Unit Acquisition for the Housing Central Command program supporting people experiencing unsheltered homelessness, citywide. Approves a contract with Housing Connector for $9,581,406.00 with an end date of 12-31-2028 to provide funding for the provision of Rent Payor and Unit Acquisition for the Housing Central Command program supporting people experiencing unsheltered homelessness, citywide (HOST-202582073). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-17-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-13-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Parady, that Council Resolution 25-2153 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  18. 25-2154 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to provide funding for the provision of the Housing Central Command (HCC) Stabilization project, with the purpose of supporting clients formerly experiencing homelessness in ongoing stability beyond the period of subsidized rental assistance and case management, citywide. Approves a contract with The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) for $6,448,595.00 with an end date of 12-31-2028 to provide funding for the provision of the Housing Central Command (HCC) Stabilization project, with the purpose of supporting clients formerly experiencing homelessness in ongoing stability beyond the period of subsidized rental assistance and case management, citywide (HOST-202582072). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-17-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-13-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Parady, that Council Resolution 25-2154 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

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  20. Finance and Business Committee
  21. 25-2151 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and East Denver Colfax Partnership for 38 residential rooms/units located at 8405 and 8415 East Colfax Avenue in East Colfax. Amends a Lease Agreement with EAST DENVER COLFAX PARTNERSHIP to add $365,418.23 for a new total of $1,058,961.91 and adding three months for a new end date of 3-31-2026 for 38 residential rooms/units located at 8405 and 8415 East Colfax Avenue in East Colfax, in Council District 8 (FINAN-202580172/FINAN-202683028-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-17-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-20-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Parady, that Council Resolution 25-2151 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  22. Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
  23. 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.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Parady, that Council Resolution 25-2166 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  24. 26-0002 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Nathan Dumm & Mayer, P.C. to provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney's Office and/or when matters require conflict counsel, citywide. Amends a contract with Nathan Dumm & Mayer, P.C. to add twelve months for a new end date of 1-31-2027 to provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney’s Office and/or when matters require conflict counsel. No change to contract capacity, citywide (ATTNY-202366422/ATTNY-202582359-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-17-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-13-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Parady, that Council Resolution 26-0002 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  25. 26-0003 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Overturf McGath & Hull, P.C. to provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney's Office and/or when matters require conflict counsel, citywide. Amends a contract with Overturf McGath & Hull, P.C. to add twelve months for a new end date of 1-31-2027 to provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney’s Office and/or when matters require conflict counsel. No change to contract capacity, citywide (ATTNY-202366475/ATTNY-202582361-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-17-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-13-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Parady, that Council Resolution 26-0003 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  26. 26-0018 A resolution approving the appointment of John Weathers to the permanent panel of arbitrators created by City Council pursuant to Charter §§9.7.7(C), 9.8.8(C), 9.9.8(C), and 9.10.4(C), and to the permanent panel of mediators created by City Council pursuant to Charter §9.10.7(B). Approving the appointment of John Weathers to the permanent panel of arbitrators created by City Council pursuant to Charter §§9.7.7(C), 9.8.8(C), 9.9.8(C), and 9.10.4(C), and to the permanent panel of mediators created by City Council pursuant to Charter §9.10.7(B). The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-13-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Parady, that Council Resolution 26-0018 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  27. 26-0019 A resolution approving the appointment of E. Patrick McDermott to the permanent panel of arbitrators created by City Council pursuant to Charter §§9.7.7(C), 9.8.8(C), 9.9.8(C), and 9.10.4(C), and to the permanent panel of mediators created by City Council pursuant to Charter §9.10.7(B). Approving the appointment of E. Patrick McDermott to the permanent panel of arbitrators created by City Council pursuant to Charter §§9.7.7(C), 9.8.8(C), 9.9.8(C), and 9.10.4(C), and to the permanent panel of mediators created by City Council pursuant to Charter §9.10.7(B). The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-13-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Parady, that Council Resolution 26-0019 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  28. 26-0020 A resolution approving the appointment of M. David Vaughn to the permanent panel of arbitrators created by City Council pursuant to Charter §§9.7.7(C), 9.8.8(C), 9.9.8(C), and 9.10.4(C), and to the permanent panel of mediators created by City Council pursuant to Charter §9.10.7(B). Approving the appointment of M. David Vaughn to the permanent panel of arbitrators created by City Council pursuant to Charter §§9.7.7(C), 9.8.8(C), 9.9.8(C), and 9.10.4(C), and to the permanent panel of mediators created by City Council pursuant to Charter §9.10.7(B). The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-13-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Parady, that Council Resolution 26-0020 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  29. Health and Safety Committee
  30. 25-1982 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Food Rescue 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 Denver Food Rescue by adding $1,550,143.32 for a new total of $4,669,628.32 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-202368601/ENVHL-202581528-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-17-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-3-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Parady, that Council Resolution 25-1982 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

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  32. South Platte River Committee
  33. 26-0004 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado Department of Transportation concerning the “North Central Community Transportation Network Multimodal Improvements” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for $5,671,250.00 with an end date of 8-25-2035 for Project North Central Community Transportation (26087) to construct multimodal improvements in the Globeville and Elyria-Swansea neighborhoods, in Council District 9 (DOTI-202582131). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-17-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-14-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Parady, that Council Resolution 26-0004 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  34. Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  35. 26-0040 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Vortex Companies, LLC, for the purchase of one replacement Ford F-600 Schwalm Talpa FSR Robotic System Truck Build 2024-136, citywide. Approves a purchase order with VORTEX COMPANIES, LLC for $543,887.92 for the purchase of one replacement Ford F-600 Schwalm Talpa FSR Robotic System Truck Build 2024-136, citywide (PO-00176600). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-17-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-21-2026. This item was called out at the 1-26-2026 meeting for a one-week postponement to the next regular Council meeting on 2-2-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: postponed

    Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Hinds called out this item at the 1-26-2026 meeting for a postponement to the meeting on 2-2-2026.

  36. BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
  37. Community Planning and Housing Committee
  38. 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.
    Bill
    Action: ordered published with a future required public hearing

    Council Bill 25-1069 was ordered published with a future required public hearing.

  39. 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.
    Bill
    Action: ordered published with a future required public hearing

    Council Bill 26-0001 was ordered published with a future required public hearing.

  40. South Platte River Committee
  41. 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.
    Bill
    Action: ordered published with a future required public hearing

    Council Bill 25-2020 was ordered published with a future required public hearing.

  42. 26-0008 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing a portion of the utility easement reserved in Ordinance No. 1423, Series of 2021, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2021231033, located near 748 South Cherokee Street. Relinquishes a portion of the utility easement established in Right-of-Way Vacation Ordinance No. 1423, Series of 2021. Located at the Broadway Station Soccer Stadium Development near 748 South Cherokee Street, in Council District 7. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-17-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-14-2026.
    Bill
    Action: ordered published

    Council Bill 26-0008 was ordered published.

  43. BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
  44. Community Planning and Housing Committee
  45. 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.
    Bill
    Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Parady, that Council Bill 26-0007 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote:

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  47. Finance and Business Committee
  48. 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.
    Bill
    Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Parady, that Council Bill 25-2149 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  49. Health and Safety Committee
  50. 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.
    Bill
    Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Parady, that Council Bill 25-2146 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  51. Parks, Art, and Culture Committee
  52. 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.
    Bill
    Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Parady, that Council Bill 25-2156 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  53. South Platte River Committee
  54. 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.
    Bill
    Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Parady, that Council Bill 25-2144 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote:

  55. PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
  56. RECESS
  57. COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
  58. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  59. PROCLAMATIONS
  60. PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
  61. PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
  62. Council President Sandoval announced that on Monday, February 23, 2026, Council will hold 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; a required public hearing on Council Bill 25-2020, changing the zoning classification for 2001 South Acoma in Overland; and a required public hearing on Council Bill 26-0001, changing the zoning classification for 12150 East Andrews Drive in Montbello. Any protests against Council Bills 25-1069, 25-2020, or 26-0001 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on February 17, 2026.
  63. ADJOURN
  64. PENDING
  65. FOR 2-9-2026
  66. 25-2147 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3050 Richard Allen Court in Skyland. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from R-2-A with waivers to E-MX-2x, located at 3050 North Richard Allen Court in the Skyland Neighborhood, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-6-2026.
    Bill
  67. FOR 2-17-2026
  68. 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.
    Bill
  69. 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.
    Bill
  70. 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.
    Bill
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  76. RESOLUTIONS
  77. 77 Block Vote
    Action: approved the Consent Agenda Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Parady, to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote:

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