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January 20, 2026 ·3:30 PM Final

Parr-Widener Room 1437 Bannock Street, Room 389

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Agenda — 70 items

  1. 1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 2:20
  2. 2 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ▶ jump to 2:21
  3. 3 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 2:54
  4. 4 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES ▶ jump to 3:36
  5. 5 Minutes of Monday, January 12, 2026 26-0047 approved ▶ jump to 8:00
  6. 6 COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS ▶ jump to 8:18
  7. 7 PRESENTATIONS ▶ jump to 11:32
  8. 8 COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 11:36
  9. 8 page break
  10. 9 A letter dated January 13, 2026, from Nicole C. Doheny, Manager of Finance, notifying City Council of the Department of Finance’s intent to issue City and County of Denver General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026A-B, in a par amount not to exceed $410,075,000 (“Series 2026A-B Bonds”). The Series 2026A-B Bonds will fund Vibrant Denver bond projects approved by Denver voters in November 2025. 26-0058 filed
  11. 10 PROCLAMATIONS
  12. 11 RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT ▶ jump to 14:47
  13. 12 RESOLUTIONS
  14. 13 Community Planning and Housing Committee
  15. 13 RESOLUTIONS
  16. 14 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Peak Denver to provide supportive housing for youth experiencing homelessness. Approves a contract with Urban Peak Denver for $1,012,475.00 with an end date 12-31-2027 to provide supportive housing for youth experiencing homelessness, citywide (HOST-202582572). 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 12-23-2025. 25-2111 adopted Pass
  17. 14 Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
  18. 15 Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
  19. 16 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Skaggs Companies, Inc., for the purchase of police uniforms, citywide. Approves a Master Purchase Order with Skaggs Companies, Inc. for $1,500,000.00 with an initial term through 12-01-2026 with renewal options to 11-30-2030 for the purchase of police uniforms, citywide (SC-00010864). 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. 25-2130 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 15:11
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  21. 17 A resolution approving the City Council appointment of Council member Sarah Parady to the Board of Directors of the Mile High Flood District. Approving the City Council appointment of Council member Sarah Parady to the Board of Directors of the Mile High Flood District. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-6-2026. 25-2155 adopted Pass
  22. 17 South Platte River Committee
  23. 18 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 postponed ▶ jump to 19:32
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  25. 19 Block Vote approved the Consent Agenda Pass ▶ jump to 29:15
  26. 20 Health and Safety Committee
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  28. 21 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Center for African American Health to provide nutritious food access and nutrition education as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver's Kids Initiative, in Council District 8. Amends a grant agreement with Center for African American Health by adding $411,924.98 for a new total of $1,235,774.98 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, in Council District 8 (ENVHL-202368593/ENVHL-202581531-04). 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 12-3-2025. 25-1980 adopted Pass
  29. 22 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Vive for expanded comprehensive out of school time programming at Whittier ECE-8 School. No change to contract term, in Council District 9. Amends a contract with ViVe to add $146,000.00 for a new total of $575,000.00 for expanded comprehensive out of school time programming at Whittier ECE-8 School. No change to contract term, in Council District 9 (MOEAI-202263618/MOEAI-202582318-03). 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. 25-2129 adopted Pass
  30. 23 South Platte River Committee
  31. 24 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Mark Young Construction, LLC for the construction of a new Denver Parks and Recreation facility at Cuernavaca Park. Approves a contract with Mark Young Construction, LLC for $1,584,140.00 with a term of NTP + 365 days for the construction of a new Denver Parks and Recreation facility at Cuernavaca Park, in Council District 1 (DOTI-202581941). 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. 25-2128 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 22:35
  32. 25 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as: 1) East 51st Avenue, located at the intersection of East 51st Avenue and North Clarkson Street; and 2) East 51st Avenue, located near the intersection of East 51st Avenue and North Clarkson Street. Dedicates two City-owned parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) East 51st Avenue, located at the intersection of East 51st Avenue and North Clarkson Street, and 2) East 51st Avenue, located near the intersection of East 51st Avenue and North Clarkson Street, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-7-2026. 25-2131 adopted Pass
  33. 26 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as: 1) Public Right-of-Way, located at approximately North Washington Street, East 48th Avenue, North Clarkson Street, and East 49th Avenue; and 2) Public Right-of-Way, located at approximately North Washington Street, East 48th Avenue, North Clarkson Street, and East 49th Avenue. Dedicates two City-owned parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) Public Right-of-Way, located at approximately North Washington Street, East 48th Avenue, North Clarkson Street, and East 49th Avenue, and 2) Public Right-of-Way, located at approximately North Washington Street, East 48th Avenue, North Clarkson Street, and East 49th Avenue, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-7-2026. 25-2158 adopted Pass
  34. 27 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  35. 28 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as a public alley, bounded by West 19th Avenue, North Hooker Street, West 20th Avenue, and North Grove Street. Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as Public Alley, bounded by West 19th Avenue, North Hooker Street, West 20th Avenue, and North Grove Street, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-7-2026. 25-2133 adopted Pass
  36. 29 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as: 1) Public Alley, bounded by West 14th Avenue, North Knox Court, West 13th Avenue, and North King Street; 2) Public Alley, bounded by West 14th Avenue, North Knox Court, West 13th Avenue, and North King Street; and 3) Public Alley, bounded by West 14th Avenue, North Knox Court, West 13th Avenue, and North King Street. Dedicates three City-owned parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) Public Alley, bounded by West 14th Avenue, North Knox Court, West 13th Avenue, and North King Street, 2) Public Alley, bounded by West 14th Avenue, North Knox Court, West 13th Avenue, and North King Street, and 3) Public Alley, bounded by West 14th Avenue, North Knox Court, West 13th Avenue, and North King Street, in Council District 3. The committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-7-2026. 25-2145 adopted Pass
  37. 30 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and D. H. Pace Company, Inc. for Automatic and Overhead Door Parts, Components and Hardware at Denver International Airport. Approves a master purchase order with D.H. Pace Company, Inc. for $1,500,000.00 and for two years with three one-year options to extend to provide Automatic and Overhead Door Parts, Components and Hardware at Denver International Airport (DEN), in Council District 11 (SC-00010797). 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. 25-2159 adopted Pass
  38. 31 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and GARAGE DOOR SPECIALTIES, INC. for Automatic and Overhead Door Parts, Components and Hardware at Denver International Airport. Approves a master purchase order with Garage Door Specialties, Inc. for $1,500,000.00 and for two years with three one-year options to extend to provide Automatic and Overhead Door Parts, Components and Hardware at Denver International Airport (DEN), in Council District 11 (SC-00010938). 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. 25-2160 adopted Pass
  39. 32 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Oshkosh AeroTech, LLC for Passenger Loading Bridge Components at Denver International Airport. Approves a master purchase order with Oshkosh AeroTech, LLC for $5,000,000.00 and for two years with three one-year options to extend to provide Passenger Loading Bridge Components for Denver International Airport (DEN), in Council District 11 (SC-00010924). 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. 25-2161 adopted Pass
  40. 33 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and M-B Companies, Inc. for a one-time purchase of an Electric Vehicle (EV) Paint Truck at Denver International Airport. Amends a purchase order with M-B CO. by adding $37,659.90 for a new total of $1,309,462.99 for the one-time purchase of one Electric Vehicle (EV) Paint Truck for Denver International Airport, in Council District 11 (PO-00164983). 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. 25-2162 adopted Pass
  41. 34 A resolution granting a revocable permit to Andrew F. Czopek and Gay Cook Czopek, to encroach into the right-of-way at 70 South Elm Street. Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to Andrew F. Czopek and Gay Cook Czopek, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right-of-way with an existing 5-foot-tall stucco wall along the west side of the property at 70 South Elm Street, in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-7-2026. 25-2165 adopted Pass
  42. 35 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
  43. 36 Community Planning and Housing Committee
  44. 37 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 ordered published with a future required public hearing ▶ jump to 20:48
  45. 38 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 ordered published with a future required public hearing
  46. 39 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 ordered published with a future required public hearing
  47. 40 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 ordered published
  48. 41 Finance and Business Committee
  49. 42 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 ordered published
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  51. 44 Health and Safety Committee
  52. 45 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 ordered published
  53. 46 Parks, Art, and Culture Committee
  54. 47 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 ordered published
  55. 48 South Platte River Committee
  56. 49 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 ordered published
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  58. 50 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
  59. 51 PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
  60. 52 RECESS
  61. 53 COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
  62. 54 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  63. 54 page break
  64. 55 PROCLAMATIONS
  65. 56 PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT ▶ jump to 31:52
  66. 57 On Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 25-2138, changing the zoning classification for 1965 Verbena Street in East Colfax; and a required combined public hearing on Council Bill 25-2163, amending the Denver Zoning Code, align the code with state mandates and incentives, and improve procedures for this alignment, and Council Bill 25-2164, 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 incentive. Any protests against Council Bills 25-2138, 25-2163, and 25-2164 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
  67. 58 ADJOURN ▶ jump to 31:53
  68. 59 PENDING
  69. 60 FOR 2-9-2026
  70. 61 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