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City Council

Monday, October 26, 2026 · 3:30 PM AM · Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber 1437 Bannock Street, Room 450

TL;DR

Denver City Council approved multiple contracts to support homelessness services, youth programs, and infrastructure projects. The council also approved amendments to existing contracts for security services, Head Start programs, and various city initiatives. A public hearing on the Mayor's Proposed 2027 Budget was held during the meeting.

Key Decisions

  • Homelessness Support Contracts Approved
  • Mayor's Youth Commission Appointments Approved
  • Security Services Contract Extension Approved
  • Youth Food and Education Programs Approved
  • Infrastructure Projects Approved
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  2. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
  3. ROLL CALL
  4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
  5. 26-1616 Minutes of Monday, October 19, 2026
    Approved Minutes
  6. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
  7. PRESENTATIONS
  8. COMMUNICATIONS
  9. PROCLAMATIONS
  10. 26-1617 A Proclamation Honoring the Life and Legacy of Pete Moutzouris November 15, 1947 - July 27, 2026
    Proclamation
  11. 26-1618 A Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of October 25, 2026 as Silica Awareness Week in the City and County of Denver
    Proclamation
  12. 26-1539 A Proclamation of the City and County of Denver in Opposition to Amendment 82 (“Constitutional Right to Purchase and Sell Natural Gas”)
    Proclamation
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  14. RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
  15. RESOLUTIONS
  16. Community Planning and Housing Committee
  17. 26-1492 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to support rapid rehousing for families experiencing literal homelessness, citywide. Amends a contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to add $852,000.00 for a new total of $3,413,433.00 and to add 12 months for a new end date of 12-31-2028 to support rapid rehousing to families experiencing literal homelessness, citywide (HOST-202477505/HOST-202686013-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-16-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-13-2026.
    Resolution
  18. 26-1493 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Salvation Army to allow the agency to provide rapid resolution services for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability, citywide. Amends a contract with The Salvation Army to add $40,000.00 for a new total of $1,157,803.00 and to add two years for a new end date of 12-31-2027 to allow the agency to provide rapid resolution services for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability, citywide (HOST-202370175/HOST-202685301-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-16-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-13-2026.
    Resolution
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  20. Finance and Business Committee
  21. 26-1496 A resolution to set a public hearing before City Council on November 9, 2026 to consider a petition to include property into the Colfax Mayfair Business Improvement District, in the City and County of Denver. A bill for an ordinance granting a petition to include property into the Colfax Mayfair Business Improvement District, in the City and County of Denver. To set a public hearing before City Council on November 9, 2026 to consider a petition to include property into the Colfax Mayfair Business Improvement District, in the City and County of Denver. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-13-2026.
    Resolution
  22. 26-1497 A resolution approving a proposed Fifth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Securitas Security Services USA, Inc., to continue the contracting of security guard services, citywide. Amends a contract with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. to add $11,000,000.00 for a new total of $82,200,000.00 and to add nine (9) months for a new end date of 9-30-2027 for the contracting of security guard services, citywide (GENRL-202686092/GENRL-202161226-05). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-16-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-13-2026.
    Resolution
  23. Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
  24. 26-1470 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Mayor’s Youth Commission (MYC). Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Mayor's Youth Commission (MYC). Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Angela Maramba to the Mayor's Youth Commission (MYC) for a term from 9-1-2026 through 8-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-13-2026.
    Resolution
  25. 26-1471 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Mayor’s Youth Commission (MYC). Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Mayor's Youth Commission (MYC). Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Betzabel Chavez to the Mayor's Youth Commission (MYC) for a term from 9-1-2026 through 8-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-13-2026.
    Resolution
  26. 26-1472 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Mayor’s Youth Commission (MYC). Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Mayor's Youth Commission (MYC). Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Bridgett McManus to the Mayor's Youth Commission (MYC) for a term from 9-1-2026 through 8-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-13-2026.
    Resolution
  27. 26-1473 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Mayor’s Youth Commission (MYC). Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Mayor's Youth Commission (MYC). Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Jack Baker to the Mayor's Youth Commission (MYC) for a term from 9-1-2026 through 8-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-13-2026.
    Resolution
  28. 26-1474 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Mayor’s Youth Commission (MYC). Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Mayor's Youth Commission (MYC). Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Janoha Tewodros to the Mayor's Youth Commission (MYC) for a term from 9-1-2026 through 8-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-13-2026.
    Resolution
  29. 26-1475 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Mayor’s Youth Commission (MYC). Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Mayor's Youth Commission (MYC). Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Lory Zaldana to the Mayor's Youth Commission (MYC) for a term from 9-1-2026 through 8-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-13-2026.
    Resolution
  30. 26-1476 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Mayor’s Youth Commission (MYC). Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Mayor's Youth Commission (MYC). Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Nate Mullen to the Mayor's Youth Commission (MYC) for a term from 9-1-2026 through 8-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-13-2026.
    Resolution
  31. 26-1477 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Mayor’s Youth Commission (MYC). Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Mayor's Youth Commission (MYC). Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Rashel Garcia-Olmos to the Mayor's Youth Commission (MYC) for a term from 9-1-2026 through 8-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-13-2026.
    Resolution
  32. 26-1478 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Mayor’s Youth Commission (MYC). Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Mayor's Youth Commission (MYC). Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Tania Torres to the Mayor's Youth Commission (MYC) for a term from 9-1-2026 through 8-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. This Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-13-2026.
    Resolution
  33. 26-1479 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Mayor’s Youth Commission (MYC). Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Mayor's Youth Commission (MYC). Approves the Mayor’s appointment of William Gibson Ramirez to the Mayor's Youth Commission (MYC) for a term from 9-1-2026 through 8-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-13-2026.
    Resolution
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  35. Health and Safety Committee
  36. 26-1469 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to provide 76 Head Start and 20 Early Head Start slots in Denver, citywide. Approves a contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch for $1,068,531.00 with an end date of 6-30-2027 to provide 76 Head Start and 20 Early Head Start slots in Denver, citywide (MOEAI-202684201). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-16-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-14-2026.
    Resolution
  37. 26-1488 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and SustainEd Farms for food and food-based education funding for youth provided by the Healthy Food for Denver's Kid Initiative, citywide. Approves a contract with SustainEd Farms for $745,706.36 with an end date of 7-31-2029 for food and food-based education funding for youth provided by the Healthy Food for Denver's Kid Initiative, citywide. (ENVHL-202684859). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-16-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-14-2026.
    Resolution
  38. 26-1489 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Slow Food Denver, Inc. for food and food-based education funding for youth provided by the Healthy Food for Denver's Kid Initiative, citywide. Approves a contract with Slow Food Denver, Inc. for $718,086.62 with an end date of 7-31-2029 for food and food-based education funding for youth provided by the Healthy Food for Denver's Kid Initiative, citywide (ENVHL-202684835). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-16-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-14-2026.
    Resolution
  39. 26-1490 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Orion Environmental, LLC to support asbestos removal and regulated building material abatement, indoor air quality and mold remediation, emergency response support, and environmental litigation support/expert technical analysis. Approves a contract with Orion Environmental, LLC for $7,500,000.00 and for five years from execution to support asbestos removal and regulated building material abatement, indoor air quality and mold remediation, emergency response support, and environmental litigation support/expert technical analysis, citywide. (ESEQD-202582800). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-16-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-14-2026.
    Resolution
  40. 26-1495 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and HopSkipDrive, Inc. for provision of safe door-to-door transportation services to and from school and school-related activities for children and youth. Amends a contract with HopSkipDrive, Inc. to reduce the contract capacity by $790,000.00 for a new total of $710,000.00 and to add 2 years for a new end date of 12-31-2028 for provision of safe door-to-door transportation services to and from school and school-related activities for children and youth, citywide (SOCSV-202371713/SOCSV-202684892-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-16-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-14-2026.
    Resolution
  41. 26-1498 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and CATHOLIC CHARITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF DENVER, INC. to provide 108 Head Start and 20 Early Head Start slots in Denver. No change to contract term, citywide. Amends a contract with CATHOLIC CHARITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF DENVER, INC. to add $957,199.00 for a new total of $1,452,199.00 to provide 108 Head Start and 20 Early Head Start slots in Denver. No change to contract term, citywide (MOEAI-202684222/MOEAI-202685537-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-16-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-14-2026.
    Resolution
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  43. Parks, Art, and Culture Committee
  44. 26-1480 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Region Toyota Dealers Advertising Group, Inc. for an exclusive sponsorship with DAV, citywide. Amends a contract with Denver Region Toyota Dealers Advertising Group, Inc. to add $861,000.00 for a new total of $2,091,000.00 and to add two years for a new end date of 5-31-2029 for an exclusive sponsorship with DAV, citywide (THTRS-202473031/THTRS-202683984-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-16-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-13-2026.
    Resolution
  45. South Platte River Committee
  46. 26-1454 A resolution approving a proposed Revocable License Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Village Collaborative to operate a micro-community shelter for those experiencing homelessness, located on a portion of 621 W. Wesley Avenue in the Overland Neighborhood, in Council District 7. Approves the Revocable License Agreement with Colorado Village Collaborative for $10 per year beginning approximately October 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, to operate a micro-community shelter for those experiencing homelessness located on a portion of 621 W. Wesley Avenue in the Overland Neighborhood, in Council District 7 (FINAN-202685969). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-2026. This item was called out at the 10-19-2026 meeting for a one-week postponement to the next regular Council meeting on 10-26-2026.
    Resolution
  47. Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  48. 26-1481 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as a public alley, bounded by Welton Street, 27th Street, California Street, and 28th Street. Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as Public Alley, bounded by Welton Street, 27th Street, California Street, and 28th Street, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-14-2026.
    Resolution
  49. 26-1491 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Love From USA Group, Inc. dba 5280 Activewear Co. to design, build and manage a retail location on Concourse B at Denver International Airport. Approves a concession agreement with Love From USA Group, Inc. dba 5280 Activewear for guaranteed rent (i.e. Minimum Annual Guarantee (MAG)) of $528,768.00 plus a percentage of gross sales (18%) for nine (9) years to design, build, and manage a Retail location on Concourse B, Concourse level Southeast quadrant at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11 (PLANE-202476867). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-16-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-14-2026.
    Resolution
  50. 26-1506 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Inliner Solutions, LLC for the 2026 WMD Pipe and Manhole Rehabilitation, Phase 2 project which will rehabilitate deteriorating sanitary pipes and manholes using trenchless methods, citywide. Approves a contract with Inliner Solutions, LLC for $4,104,481.00 with an term of NTP + 365 Days for the 2026 WMD Pipe and Manhole Rehabilitation, Phase 2 project which will rehabilitate deteriorating sanitary pipes and manholes using trenchless methods, citywide (DOTI-202684947). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-16-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-21-2026.
    Resolution
  51. BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
  52. Health and Safety Committee
  53. 26-1435 A bill for an ordinance amending articles I, III, VI, VII and XV of chapter 54 regarding automated vehicle identification systems. Amends the ordinance under the Denver Municipal Revised Code in articles I, III, VI, VII, and XV of chapter 54 regarding the Automated Vehicle Identification System (AVIS) and becomes effective upon adoption by council. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-2026.
    Bill
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  55. Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  56. 26-1485 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 49, Article XIII and Chapter 49, Article XIV of the Denver Revised Municipal Code regarding permanent and temporary occupancy of public rights-of-way. Approves an ordinance amending Chapter 49, Article XIII and Chapter 49, Article XIV of the Denver Revised Municipal Code regarding permanent and temporary occupancy of public rights-of-way. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-14-2026.
    Bill
  57. BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
  58. Finance and Business Committee
  59. 26-1429 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, Ordinance No. 1606, Series of 2025, Ordinance No. 2149, Series of 2025, Ordinance No. 1187, Series of 2026, and Ordinance No. 1333, Series of 2026, thereby amending the boundaries of the Denver Downtown Development Authority. 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, Ordinance No. 1606, Series of 2025, Ordinance No. 2149, Series of 2025, and Ordinance No. 1187, Series of 2026, and Ordinance No. 1333, Series of 2026, thereby amending the boundaries of the Denver Downtown Development Authority. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-2026.
    Bill
  60. 26-1430 A bill for an ordinance designating certain properties as being required for public use and authorizing use and acquisition thereof by negotiation or through condemnation proceedings of fee simple, easement and other interests, including any rights and interests related or appurtenant to properties designated as needed for the East Colfax Sidewalk Project, which segment runs from Willow Street west to Quebec Street and between North 16th Avenue and North 13th Avenue. Approves Land Acquisition Ordinance granting the authority to acquire through negotiated purchase or condemnation all property interests needed for Package 2 of the East Colfax CD8 Sidewalk Project. Adds sidewalks where none currently exist, as well as ADA compliant ramps. Property interests may include, without limitation, fee interests, easements, access rights, improvements, fixtures, licenses and permits as needed for the Project. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-2026.
    Bill
  61. Health and Safety Committee
  62. 26-1431 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health & Hospital Authority, to provide EMTs/paramedics and vans for the Support Team Assisted Response Program (STAR), citywide. Approves a contract with Denver Health & Hospital Authority for $2,837,767.92 with an end date of 12-31-2027 to provide EMTs/paramedics and vans for the Support Team Assisted Response Program (STAR), citywide. (ENVHL-202685289). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-2026.
    Bill
  63. South Platte River Committee
  64. 26-1455 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage and Flood Control District, to complete the Valverde Outfall System Plan. No change to IGA term, Council Districts 3 and 7. Amends an IGA with Urban Drainage and Flood Control District dba Mile High Flood District (MHFD) to add $217,216.00 for a new total of $517,216.00 to complete the Valverde Outfall System Plan. No change to IGA term, Council Districts 3 and 7 (DOTI-202264113/DOTI-202686038-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-2026.
    Bill
  65. PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
  66. Tonight, there will be a required public hearing on the Mayor's Proposed 2027 Budget.
  67. RECESS
  68. COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
  69. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  70. PROCLAMATIONS
  71. PUBLIC HEARINGS - REQUIRED
  72. 26-1547 Mayor’s Proposed 2027 Budget
    Resolution
  73. PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
  74. ADJOURN
  75. PENDING
  76. FOR 11-9-2026
  77. 26-1406 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3343, 3345, and 3351 North Mariposa Street in Highland. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from C-MX-5 & U-TU-B2, DO-4 to U-RX-3, located 3343, 3345, and 3351 North Mariposa Street, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-29-2026.
    Bill