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Minutes Monday, May 11, 2026, 3:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council President Sandoval led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Council member Parady led the Land Acknowledgement. ROLL CALL Council member Lewis arrived late. Council members Lewis and Sawyer attended the 5:30 p.m. session virtually. Present: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (12) Absent: Gilmore (1) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES The minutes of Monday, May 4, 2026 were distributed to members of Council. Council president Sandoval ordered the minutes approved. 26-0640 Minutes of Monday, May 4, 2026 Minutes 26-0640 were approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council members Torres, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Alvidrez, Lewis, Watson, Council Pro-Tem Romero Campbell, and Council President Sandoval made announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS Page 1

PROCLAMATIONS 26-0645 A Proclamation Celebrating Denver Police and Sheriff Appreciation Week A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Proclamation 26-0645 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 26-0649 A Proclamation Honoring the O’Hayres Multi-Generational Service to the Denver Police Department A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Proclamation 26-0649 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 2

RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT Community Planning and Housing Committee 26-0562 A resolution to waive the City and County’s right of first refusal and right of first offer provided by State law pursuant to C.R.S. § 29-4-1202 and C.R.S. §29-4-1203, respectively. Approves the resolution to waive the City and County’s Right of First Refusal and Right of First Offer provided by state law, HB 24-1175. This resolution accompanies the Preservation of Affordable Housing Ordinance request. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-28-2026. This item was postponed at the 5-11-2026 meeting until 5-18-2026. A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 26-0562 be postponed to a date certain, carried by the following vote: Postponed to a date certain Aye: Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Gilmore (2) Finance and Business Committee 26-0504 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and AFL Maintenance Group, Incorporated, to provide janitorial services for Group 5, citywide excluding Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with AFL Maintenance Group, Incorporated dba American Facility Services Group, Inc. for $3,750,000.00 with an end date of 4-30-2029 to provide janitorial services for Groups 5, citywide excluding Denver International Airport (GENRL-202683988). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-1-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-28-2026. This item was called out at the 5-11-2026 meeting for a one-week postponement to the next regular Council meeting on 5-18-2026. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Parady called out this item at the 5-11-2026 meeting for a postponement to the meeting on 5-18-2026. Postponed Page 3

26-0505 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and CCS Facility Services - Colorado Inc., to provide citywide janitorial services, specifically for Groups 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6, citywide excluding Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with CCS Facility Services - Colorado Inc. for $21,750,000.00 with an end date of 4-30-2029 to provide citywide janitorial services, specifically for Groups 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6, citywide excluding Denver International Airport (GENRL-202683966). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-1-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-28-2026. This item was called out at the 5-11-2026 meeting for a one-week postponement to the next regular Council meeting on 5-18-2026. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Parady called out this item at the 5-11-2026 meeting for a postponement to the meeting on 5-18-2026. Postponed Page 4

BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee 26-0542 A bill for an ordinance amending Section 20-76, Division 3, Article IV, Chapter 20 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code regarding prevailing wage. Amends the Denver Revised Municipal Code regarding prevailing wage paid to certain workers. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-21-2026. A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Sawyer, that Council Bill 26-0542 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was followed by a motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 26-0542 be amended in the following particulars: "1. On page 1, line 33, insert: “(3) This section shall not apply: a. Where the City transfers dedicated funds to a non-city governmental entity including, without limitation, a metropolitan district, general improvement district, or business improvement district; or b. To development projects related to or funded in accordance with the authorization provided by a downtown development authority established pursuant to section 31-25-801, C.R.S., et seq.” The motion to amend carried by the following vote: Amended Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 5

A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 26-0542 be amended in the following particulars: "1. On page 3, line 19, insert "Section 2. Applicability. This ordinance shall not apply to any project that has received an Award Letter from the Department of Housing Stability prior to June 1, 2026.” The motion to amend carried by the following vote: Amended Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 26-0542 be placed upon final consideration and do pass as amended, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass as amended Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Block Vote A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote: Approved the consent agenda Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 6

PROCLAMATIONS - CONSENT 26-0643 A Proclamation Remembering Byron Thomas “Whiz” Weiss A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Proclamation 26-0643 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) RESOLUTIONS Health and Safety Committee 26-0552 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Nonprofit Development Center to, in coordination with the City and County of Denver, purchase a permanent facility to support critical work providing health access services to Denver residents. No change to contract capacity or term, citywide. Amends a contract with Colorado Nonprofit Development Center dba Harm Reduction Action Center to roll over $715,000.00 in unspent Year 2 funds into the Year 3 budget to, in coordination with the City and County of Denver, purchase a permanent facility to support critical work providing health access services to Denver residents. No change to contract capacity or term, citywide (ENVHL-202370550/ ENVHL-202683659-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-1-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-29-2026. A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 26-0552 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (12) Nay: (None) (0) Page 7

Absent: Gilmore (1) 26-0644 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the sum of Two Hundred and Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($225,000.00) made payable to Kosloski Law, PLLC, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action captioned Sjostrom et al. v. Malone et al. which was filed in the District Court for the City and County of Denver, Case No. 2025CV030266. Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This item was approved for filing at the Mayor-Council meeting on 5-5-2026. A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 26-0644 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) South Platte River Committee 26-0567 A resolution to set a public hearing before City Council on June 8, 2026, for the approval of the First Amendment to Service Plan for the Hurley Place Commercial Metropolitan District. To set a public hearing before City Council on June 8, 2026, for the approval of the First Amendment to Service Plan for the Hurley Place Commercial Metropolitan District. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-29-2026. A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 26-0567 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 8

26-0601 A resolution approving a proposed License Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority for to install private sanitary and stormwater sewer lines between Denver Health's property at 1100 North Federal Boulevard and the public wastewater sewer main across a Denver-owned portion of West 11th Avenue with no fee and no expiration, in Council District 3. Approves a License Agreement granting Denver Health and Hospital Authority a non-exclusive license to install private sanitary and stormwater sewer lines between Denver Health’s property at 1100 North Federal Boulevard and the public wastewater sewer main across a Denver-owned portion of West 11th Avenue with no fee and no expiration, in Council District 3 (FINAN-202684437). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-1-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-6-2026. A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 26-0601 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 26-0563 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and ATIS Elevator Inspections, LLC for third party conveyance inspections at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with ATIS Elevator Inspections, LLC for $985,875.00 and for five years for third party conveyance inspections at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11 (PLANE-202581667). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-1-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-29-2026. A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 26-0563 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Page 9

Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 26-0564 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and DHL EXPRESS (USA), INC. for rates and charges of the use and cargo facilities lease agreement to reflect relocation of the Satellite Badging Office at Denver International Airport. Amends a use and cargo facilities lease agreement with DHL Express (USA), Inc. for Rates and Charges to reflect relocation of the Satellite Badging Office at Denver International Airport (DEN). No change to agreement length, in Council District 11 (PLANE-202265979/PLANE-202582841). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-1-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-29-2026. A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 26-0564 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Community Planning and Housing Committee 26-0557 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 8401 East Belleview Avenue in Hampden South. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from B-8, Waivers, UO-1, UO-2 to S-MX-8, located at 8401 East Belleview Avenue, in Council District 4. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-28-2026. Council Bill 26-0557 was ordered published with a future required public hearing. Ordered published with a future required public hearing Page 10

26-0561 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 27, Article III of the Revised Municipal Code, concerning the preservation of affordable housing. Amends Chapter 27, Article III, Section 27-45 through 27-52 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (“DRMC”). Article III, referred to as the Preservation of Affordable Housing Ordinance. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-28-2026. Council Bill 26-0561 was ordered published. Ordered published Finance and Business Committee 26-0566 A bill for an ordinance designating certain properties as being required for public use and granting the authority to acquire through negotiated purchase or condemnation all property interests needed for the installation of the 2023 Pedestrian Intersection Improvements Project, which property interests may include, without limitation, fee interests, easements, access rights, improvements, buildings, fixtures, licenses, and permits as needed for the project. The project is located at the intersection of East 13th Avenue and North Emerson Street and 1850 South Irving Street, in Council Districts 2 and 10. Approves a Land Acquisition Ordinance designating certain properties as being required for public use and granting the authority to acquire through negotiated purchase or condemnation all property interests needed for the installation of the 2023 Pedestrian Intersection Improvements Project, which property interests may include, without limitation, fee interests, easements, access rights, improvements, buildings, fixtures, licenses, and permits as needed for the project. The project is located at the intersection of East 13th Avenue and North Emerson Street and 1850 South Irving Street, in Council Districts 2 and 10. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-1-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-28-2026. Council Bill 26-0566 was ordered published. Ordered published Page 11

Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee 26-0558 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the Career Service. Approves Office of Human Resources’ Classification Notice #1891 amending the Classification and Pay Plan by changing the classification title of Aviation Customer Service Agent II to Aviation Customer Service Agent, and abolishing Aviation Customer Service Agent I, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-28-2026. Council Bill 26-0558 was ordered published. Ordered published 26-0559 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the Career Service. Approves Office of Human Resources’ Classification Notice #1892 amending the Classification and Pay Plan by changing the classification title of Solid Waste Collection Operator to Waste Services Operator I, and creating a new classification of Waste Services Operator II, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-28-2026. Council Bill 26-0559 was ordered published. Ordered published Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 26-0565 A bill for an ordinance amending chapter 10, article XIV, of the Denver Revised Municipal Code concerning High-Performance Existing Buildings. Amends D.R.M.C. Chapter 10, Article XIV. High-Performance Existing Buildings Program, Sections 10-400 through 10-408. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-29-2026. Council Bill 26-0565 was ordered published. Ordered published Page 12

PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Sandoval announced that tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 26-0389, changing the zoning classification for 1057 South Gaylord Street in Washington Park, with a reasonable condition; a required public hearing on Council Bill 26-0392, changing the zoning classification for 5101-5115 North Milwaukee Street in Elyria Swansea; and a required public hearing on Council Bill 26-0486, approving a resolution requesting the renewal and continuation of the Five Points Business Improvement District for an additional ten-year period. RECESS Council took a recess. COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION UNFINISHED BUSINESS PROCLAMATIONS 26-0647 A Proclamation Honoring Denver Police Detective Cody Davison A motion offered by Council member Sandoval, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Proclamation 26-0647 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Lewis (2) 26-0648 A Proclamation Celebrating World Facilities Management Day A motion offered by Council member Alvidrez, duly seconded by Council member Romero Campbell, that Council Proclamation 26-0648 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Lewis (2) Page 13

PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Community Planning and Housing Committee 26-0389 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1057 South Gaylord Street in Washington Park, with a reasonable condition. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-MS-2 to U-MS-2 with Waivers, located at 1057 South Gaylord Street, in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-31-2026. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:50 p.m., Council President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 26-0389. Jesse Parris spoke in favor of the bill. No one spoke in opposition of the bill. Abner Ramos Salcedo of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Romero Campbell, that Council Bill 26-0389 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 26-0392 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 5101-5115 North Milwaukee Street in Elyria Swansea. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-D to U-TU-C located at 5101-5115 N Milwaukee St, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-31-2026. This item was postponed at the 5-11-2026 meeting until 6-22-2026. A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 26-0392 be placed on final consideration and do pass, was followed by a motion by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 26-0392 be postponed to a date certain. The motion to postpone carried by the following vote: Postponed to a date certain Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (12) Page 14

Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Finance and Business Committee 26-0486 A bill for an ordinance approving a resolution requesting the renewal and continuation of the Five Points Business Improvement District for an additional ten-year period. For an ordinance approving a resolution requesting the renewal and continuation of the Five Points Business Improvement District for an additional ten-year period. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-14-2026. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:02 p.m., Council President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 26-0486. Keith Pryor, Adra Williams, Natasha de Varona, Beth Moyski, Joel Noble, Doris Lee, Arturo Gonez, Risë Jones, Darrell Nulan, Stephen Bennett, Norman Harris, Cameron Tolbert, Gerald Horner, Harold James, Tina Cartagena, Jennifer Harros, Joe Meyer, Chelsea Harris, Mulusew Aflegn, Anita Runnels, Lani Rush, Helen Bradshaw, Ra Baldizan, Robert Gray, Sean Bryce, Albus Brooks, Eileen Feltman, Michelle Lollie, Monica Ortega, Ayana Contreras, Fathima Dickerson, Brittney Cousin, and Marji Karish spoke in favor of the bill. Nina Rupp, Maedella Stiger, and Jesse Parris spoke in opposition to the bill. Renee Cousins-King and DeVindra Williams spoke neither in favor nor against the bill. Dennis Wegienek of the Department of Finance delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 26-0486 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (11) Nay: Lewis (1) Absent: Gilmore (1) PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Page 15

Council President Sandoval announced that on Monday, June 8, 2026, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 26-0557, changing the zoning classification for 8401 East Belleview Avenue in Hampden South. Any protests against Council Bill 26-0557 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, June 1, 2026. ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Sandoval adjourned the meeting at 8:19 p.m. President Attested by me with the Corporate Seal of the City and County of Denver Clerk and Recorder, Ex-Officio Clerk of the City and County of Denver Page 16