City Council

Agenda

1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
5. 26-0375 Minutes of Monday, March 16, 2026
   Approved Minutes
   Action: approved

   Minutes 26-0375 were approved.

6. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
7. PRESENTATIONS
8. COMMUNICATIONS
9. PROCLAMATIONS
10. 26-0378 A Proclamation Recognizing “Sí Se Puede Day”
    Proclamation
    Action: adopted Passed

    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:

11. 26-0377 A Proclamation Commemorating Nowruz
    Proclamation
    Action: adopted Passed

    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:

12. RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
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14. RESOLUTIONS
15. Finance and Business Committee
16. 26-0239 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Joe Johnson Equipment LLC to obtain various makes and models of aftermarket street sweeper brooms, brushes, and related component products for use by the City and County of Denver's Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, citywide. Approves a Master Purchase Order with Joe Johnson Equipment LLC for $750,000.00 with an end date of 1-31-2029 with an option for additional periods not to surpass 1-31-2031 to obtain various makes and models of aftermarket street sweeper brooms, brushes, and related component products for use by the City and County of Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, citywide (SC-00011093). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-13-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-10-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    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:

17. 26-0240 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Wear Parts and Equipment Company, Inc., to obtain various makes and models of aftermarket street sweeper brooms, brushes, and related component products for use by the City and County of Denver's Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, citywide. Approves a Master Purchase Order with Wear Parts & Equipment Co., Inc. for $750,000.00 with an end date of 2-2-2029 with an option for additional periods not to surpass 1-31-2031 to obtain various makes and models of aftermarket street sweeper brooms, brushes, and related component products for use by the City and County of Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, citywide (SC-00010939). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-13-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-10-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    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:

18. 26-0241 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Point b (e) Strategies, LLC to provide grant-writing services to city agencies. Amends a contract with Point b (e) Strategies, LLC to reduce the contract capacity by $136,000.00 for a new total of $804,000.00 to provide grant-writing services to city agencies. No change to contract term, citywide (FINAN-202265166/FINAN-202582597-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-13-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-10-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    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:

19. 26-0242 A resolution approving a proposed Lease Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Community Arts Stabilization Trust Colorado, LLC. for office space located at 1245 Champa Street, Denver, CO, Central Business District, in Council District 10. Approves the Lease Agreement with Community Arts Stabilization Trust Colorado, LLC. for $10, for 36 months for office space located at 1245 Champa Street, Denver, CO, Central Business District, in Council District 10 (FINAN-202683436). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-13-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-10-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    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:

20. 26-0301 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and FRONT RANGE FIRE APPARATUS, LIMITED, for a one-time purchase of a replacement fire truck for Denver Fire Department, citywide. Approves a Purchase Order with Front Range Fire Apparatus for $1,704,010.00 for a one-time purchase of a replacement fire truck for Denver Fire Department, citywide. (PO-00180176). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-13-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-17-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    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:

21. 26-0302 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and MILE-HI FIRE APPARATUS, INC., for a one-time purchase of replacement fire trucks for Denver Fire Department, citywide. Approves a purchase order with Mile-Hi Fire Apparatus Inc. for $3,188,070 for a one-time purchase of replacement fire trucks for Denver Fire Department, citywide (PO-00180167). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-13-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-17-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    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:

22. 26-0303 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Sierra Detention Systems, Inc., for a one-time purchase of a Salient servers for the Denver Detention Center, citywide. Approves a Purchase Order with Sierra Detention Systems, Inc. for $919,639.47 for a one-time purchase of a Salient servers for the Denver Detention Center, citywide (PO-00180029). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-13-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-17-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    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:

23. Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
24. 26-0250 A resolution repealing and reenacting the City Council Respectful Workplace Policy. Repeals and reenacts the City Council Respectful Workplace Policy. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-10-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    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:

25. Health and Safety Committee
26. 26-0231 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Michael's of Denver Catering, Inc. to prepare and deliver nutritious meals and snacks to children 18 and under at Tasty Food Program sites, citywide. Approves a contract with Michael’s of Denver Catering, Inc. for $3,500,000.00 with an end date of 12-31-2031 to prepare and deliver nutritious meals and snacks to children 18 and under at Tasty Food Program sites, citywide (ENVHL-202582148). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-13-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-11-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    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:

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28. Parks, Art, and Culture Committee
29. 26-0232 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Bedrock, LLC for on-call material placement in Denver parks, citywide. Amends an on-call contract with Bedrock, LLC to add $400,000.00 for a new total of $1,200,000.00 and to add two years for a new end date of 5-18-2028 for on-call material placement in Denver parks, citywide (PARKS-202367208/PARKS-202582266-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-13-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-10-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    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:

30. 26-0233 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Consolidated Services Group 2, LLC to provide maintenance services in Skyline Park Local Maintenance District, in Council District 10. Amends an agreement with Consolidated Services Group 2, LLC dba CSG to add $369,800.00 for a new total of $739,600.00 and to add 12 months for a new end date of 3-12-2027 to provide maintenance services in Skyline Park Local Maintenance District, in Council District 10 (PARKS-202578490/PARKS-202683483-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-13-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-10-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    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:

31. 26-0238 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and OptumHealth Care Solutions, LLC modifying the fee structure due to changes in federal funding in 2026. Terms are also changed and reset for Participate in Fitness Passport Program for older adults at various rec centers due to the same federal changes, citywide. Amends the revenue sharing agreement with OptumHealth Care Solutions, LLC by modifying the fee structure due to changes in federal funding in 2026. Terms are also changed and reset for Participate in Fitness Passport Program for older adults at various rec centers due the same federal changes, citywide (PARKS-201951116/PARKS-201951116-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-13-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-10-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    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:

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33. South Platte River Committee
34. 26-0236 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and TMC Shooting Range Specialists Inc. to provide cleaning and maintenance at the indoor firearms training facility, in Council District 9. Amends an agreement with TMC Shooting Range Specialists Inc. to add $300,000.00 for a new total of $750,000.00 and to add two years for a new end date of 2-28-2028 to provide cleaning and maintenance at the indoor firearms training facility, in Council District 9 (POLIC-202366414/POLIC-202683176-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-13-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-11-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    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:

35. Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
36. 26-0144 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Pinkard Construction Co. to remove and replace electrical equipment including switchgear, distribution and panels at the Boettcher Concert Hall. Approves a contract with PINKARD CONSTRUCTION CO. for $1,885,005.00 with term of NTP +120 days to remove and replace electrical equipment including switchgear, distribution and panels at the Boettcher Concert Hall located at 1000 14th street #15, Denver, CO 80202, in Council District 10 (DOTI-202582378). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-13-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-18-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    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:

37. 26-0225 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Stream Design, LLC for Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Engineering services to support new multi-feature 13.2-acre park located near 47th Avenue and Walden Street. No change to contract capacity, in Council District 11. Amends a contract with Stream Design, LLC to add 358 days for a new end date of 4-30-2027 for Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Engineering services to support new multi-feature 13.2-acre park located near 47th Avenue and Walden Street. No change to contract capacity, in Council District 11 (DOTI-202371123/DOTI-202682937-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-13-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-11-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    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:

38. 26-0234 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and Ryan Herco Products Corp. for inspections, maintenance and repair services for the plumbing pumps, lift stations, check valves, screens and associated equipment at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with Ryan Herco Co. dba Denver Industrial Pumps by adding $2,500,000.00 for a new total of $4,000,000.00 for inspections, maintenance and repair services for the plumbing pumps, lift stations, check valves, screens and associated equipment at Denver International Airport. No change to contract duration, in Council District 11 (PLANE- 202370626/PLANE-202682997-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-13-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-11-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 26-0234 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:

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40. BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
41. Finance & Governance Committee
42. 25-0934 A bill for an ordinance concerning the approval of a proposed Facilities Lease No. 2026 (Colorado Convention Center Fire Alarm Project) between Denver Public Facilities Leasing Trust 2026 (Colorado Convention Center Fire Alarm Project), as lessee, of certain real property constituting a portion of the existing Colorado Convention Center and the City and County of Denver, as lessor, and a proposed Lease Purchase Agreement No. 2026 (Colorado Convention Center Fire Alarm Project) between Denver Public Facilities Leasing Trust 2026 (Colorado Convention Center Fire Alarm Project), as lessor, and the City and County of Denver, as lessee, in conjunction with the issuance of Certificates of Participation, Series 2026 and documents related thereto authorizing officials of the City and County of Denver to take all actions necessary to carry out the transactions contemplated hereby; ratifying actions previously taken; providing other matters relating thereto; and providing the effective date thereof. Authorizes the Manager of Finance, on behalf of the city, to enter into a Facilities Lease Agreement for both the Colorado Convention Center Parking Garage and the Denver Performing Arts Center Parking Garage under which the Trustee will execute and deliver Series 2025 Certificates of Participation in a par amount not to exceed $108,000,000.00 to pay to the city and the city will lease back through a Lease Purchase Agreement. The proceeds of the Certificates will be used for the purpose of replacing the existing fire alarm system at the Colorado Convention Center, reimbursing the city for certain preliminary expenditures, and paying associated costs of issuance, in Council District 10. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-13-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-8-2025.
    Bill
    Action: ordered published

    Council Bill 25-0934 was ordered published.

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44. South Platte River Committee
45. 26-0292 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing an easement, in its entirety, reserved in Ordinance No. 347, Series of 1981, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Book 2407, Pages 241-243, located at 2777 North Zuni Street. Relinquishes the easement in its entirety established in Vacating Ordinance No. 347, Series of 1981. Located at 2777 North Zuni Street, in Council District 1. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-13-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-18-2026.
    Bill
    Action: ordered published

    Council Bill 26-0292 was ordered published.

46. BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
47. South Platte River Committee
48. 26-0205 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing an easement, in its entirety, reserved in the Permanent Non-Exclusive Easement, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2023017988, located at 2622 West 11th Avenue. Relinquishes the wastewater easements in their entirety established in the Permanent Non-Exclusive Easement (PNEE) Reception No. 2023017988, located at 2622 West 11th Avenue, in Council District 3. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-6-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-4-2026.
    Bill
    Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass Passed

    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:

49. Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
50. 26-0204 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing an easement, in its entirety, reserved in Ordinance No. 008, Series of 2002, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2002033206, located at 5000 East Alameda Avenue. Relinquishes the easement in its entirety established in the Deed of Easement Reception No. 2002033206. Located at 5000 East Alameda Avenue, in Council District 5. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-6-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-4-2026.
    Bill
    Action: placed upon final consideration and do pass Passed

    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:

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52. PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
53. 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.
54. RECESS
55. COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
56. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
57. PROCLAMATIONS
58. 26-0380 A Proclamation Honoring The be well Health and Wellness Initiative
    Proclamation
    Action: adopted Passed

    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:

59. COURTESY PUBLIC HEARINGS - RESOLUTIONS
60. Health and Safety Committee
61. 26-0246 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Axon Enterprise, Inc. to provide an Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) system that includes 50 cameras and the necessary hardware. Approves 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 (POLIC-202683606). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-13-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-18-2026. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Flynn called out this item at the 3-23-2026 meeting for a postponement to the meeting on 3-31-2026.
    Resolution
    Action: postponed

    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.

62. PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
63. ADJOURN
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65. PENDING
66. FOR 4-6-2026
67. 26-0176 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 17600 East 56th Avenue and 4991 North Telluride Street in Gateway-Green Valley Ranch. Approves a map amendment to rezone 17600 East 56th Avenue and 4991 North Telluride Street from C-MU-10 w/conditions and C-MU-30 w/waivers, UO-1 to S-MX-5 and S-MX-8, in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-24-2026.
    Bill
68. FOR 4-13-2026
69. 26-0206 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3601 North Monaco Street Parkway in Northeast Park Hill. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-Dx to E-TU-C, located at 3601 N Monaco Street Parkway, in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-3-2026.
    Bill
70. 26-0207 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2625 East 3rd Avenue in Cherry Creek. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from CCN with Conditions to C-CCN-4, located at 2625 East 3rd Avenue, in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-3-2026.
    Bill
71. 26-0208 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for multiple properties in Bear Valley, College View - South Platte, Harvey Park, Harvey Park South and Marston. Approves a map amendment to rezone multiple properties from PUD 580; PUD 94; PUD 364; PUD 234; PUD 418; PUD 632; PUD 311; PUD 252; B-2; B-2 w/waivers; B-3; B-3 w/waivers and conditions; B-4, UO-1, UO-2 w/waivers; B-4, UO-1, UO-2 w/waivers and conditions; S-CC-3; S-CC-3, UO-1, UO-2; S-MX-3; S-CC-3x; S-MX-3, UO-1, UO-2; S-MX-12; S-SU-D; I-MX-3 to S-MX-3A; S-MX-3A, UO-1, UO-2; S-MX-3A, UO-1; S-MX-12A; S-MX-3; S-MX-3, UO-1, UO-2; OS-A; and I-A in the Far Southwest Area Plan, in Council District 2. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-3-2026.
    Bill
72. Finance and Business Committee
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75. 75 Block Vote
    Action: approved the Consent Agenda Passed

    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:

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