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January 26, 2026 ·3:30 PM Final

Parr-Widener Room 1437 Bannock Street, Room 389

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Agenda — 79 items

  1. 1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  2. 2 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
  3. 3 ROLL CALL
  4. 4 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
  5. 5 Minutes of Tuesday, January 20, 2026 26-0075 approved
  6. 6 COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
  7. 7 PRESENTATIONS
  8. 8 COMMUNICATIONS
  9. 9 PROCLAMATIONS
  10. 9 page break
  11. 10 A Proclamation Honoring Tracy Huggins for 33 Years of Service to Denver 26-0078 adopted Pass
  12. 11 RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
  13. 12 RESOLUTIONS
  14. 13 City Council - Direct Files
  15. 13 RESOLUTIONS
  16. 14 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. 26-0077 adopted Pass
  17. 15 page break
  18. 16 Community Planning and Housing Committee
  19. 16 Block Vote approved the Consent Agenda Pass
  20. 17 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. 25-2153 adopted Pass
  21. 18 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. 25-2154 adopted Pass
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  23. 20 Finance and Business Committee
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  25. 21 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. 25-2151 adopted Pass
  26. 22 Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
  27. 23 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. 25-2166 adopted Pass
  28. 24 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. 26-0002 adopted Pass
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  30. 25 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. 26-0003 adopted Pass
  31. 26 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. 26-0018 adopted Pass
  32. 27 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. 26-0019 adopted Pass
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  34. 28 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. 26-0020 adopted Pass
  35. 29 Health and Safety Committee
  36. 30 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. 25-1982 adopted Pass
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  38. 32 South Platte River Committee
  39. 33 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. 26-0004 adopted Pass
  40. 34 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  41. 35 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. 26-0040 postponed
  42. 36 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
  43. 37 Community Planning and Housing Committee
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  45. 38 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. 25-1069 ordered published with a future required public hearing
  46. 39 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. 26-0001 ordered published with a future required public hearing
  47. 40 South Platte River Committee
  48. 41 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. 25-2020 ordered published with a future required public hearing
  49. 42 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. 26-0008 ordered published
  50. 43 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
  51. 44 Community Planning and Housing Committee
  52. 45 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. 26-0007 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
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  54. 47 Finance and Business Committee
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  56. 48 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. 25-2149 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  57. 49 Health and Safety Committee
  58. 50 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. 25-2146 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  59. 51 Parks, Art, and Culture Committee
  60. 52 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. 25-2156 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  61. 53 South Platte River Committee
  62. 54 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. 25-2144 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  63. 55 PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
  64. 55 page break
  65. 56 RECESS
  66. 57 COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
  67. 58 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  68. 59 PROCLAMATIONS
  69. 60 PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
  70. 61 PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
  71. 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.
  72. 63 ADJOURN
  73. 64 PENDING
  74. 65 FOR 2-9-2026
  75. 66 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. 25-2147
  76. 67 FOR 2-17-2026
  77. 68 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. 25-2138
  78. 69 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. 25-2163
  79. 70 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. 25-2164