Governance & Intergovernmental Relations Committee minutes — Jan 20, 2026

Attendance

Briefings

OHR Briefing on Medical Leave Rules

Consent Items

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 Classification Notices #1866, #1867, #1869, #1872, #1873, #1874, #1875, #1876, #1877, #1878, #1879, #1880, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-20-2026.

A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Rider Kafer, 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 Rider Kafer, 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-202366575/ATTNY-202582360-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-20-2026.

A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and GORDON L. VAUGHAN, 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 GORDON L. VAUGHAN, 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-202366544/ATTNY-202582362-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-20-2026.

A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP. 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 Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP. 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-202366421/ATTNY-202582467-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-20-2026.

A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Lasater & Martin, 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 Lasater & Martin, 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-202366481/ATTNY-202582468-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-20-2026.

A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and DAGNER SCHLUTER WERBER LLC 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 DAGNER SCHLUTER WERBER LLC. 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-202366526/ATTNY-202582501-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-20-2026.

A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and BERG HILL GREENLEAF & RUSCITTI LLP 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 BERG HILL GREENLEAF & RUSCITTI LLP to add thirteen 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-201947987/ATTNY-202582516-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-20-2026.

A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and SGR, LLC 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 SGR, LLC dba SGR to add $300,000.00 for a new total of $1,300,000.00 and to add thirteen 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, citywide (ATTNY-201947991/ATTNY-202582515-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-20-2026.

A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and HALL & EVANS, LLC 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 HALL & EVANS, L.L.C. to add $300,000.00 for a new total of $1,800,000.00 and 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-202366426/ATTNY-202582517-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-20-2026.

A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and DIETZE AND DAVIS, 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 DIETZE AND DAVIS, 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-202366462/ATTNY-202582545-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-20-2026.

A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Cableland Home Foundation Board of Directors. Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Cableland Home Foundation. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Chase Phillips to the Cableland Home Foundation Board of Directors for a term from 1-1-2026 through 12-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-20-2026.

A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Board of Public Health & Environment. Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Board of Public Health & Environment. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of David Kim to the Board of Public Health & Environment for a term from 1-1-2026 through 12-31-2030 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-20-2026.

A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Board of Public Health & Environment. Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Board of Public Health & Environment. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Lindsey Myers to the Board of Public Health & Environment for a term from 1-1-2026 through 12-31-2030 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-20-2026.

A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Board of Public Health & Environment. Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Board of Public Health & Environment. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Michael Young-Hall to the Board of Public Health & Environment for a term from 1-1-2026 through 12-31-2030 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-20-2026.