Minutes  
Monday, April 8, 2024, 3:30 PM  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Council member Hinds led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT  
Council member Hinds led the Land Acknowledgement.  
ROLL CALL  
Present:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,  
Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)  
Gilmore, Parady (2)  
Absent:  
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES  
The minutes of April 1, 2024, were distributed to members of Council. Council  
President Torres ordered the minutes approved.  
24-0474 Minutes of Monday, April 1, 2024.  
Council Minutes 24-0474 were approved.  
Approved  
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS  
Council President Torres and Council members Lewis, Sandoval, Alvidrez,  
Gonzales-Gutierrez, Romero Campbell, Kashmann, Sawyer, and Hinds offered  
announcements.  
PRESENTATIONS  
COMMUNICATIONS  
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT  
RESOLUTIONS  
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee  
24-0392 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City  
and County of Denver and Environmental Hazmat Services, Inc. for the  
collection of discarded and abandoned solid wastes in public spaces.  
Approves a contract with Environmental Hazmat Services, Inc. for $4,000,000 and  
for three years for the collection of discarded and abandoned solid wastes including  
putrescible wastes, medical waste, drug paraphernalia, and other materials in  
alleys, sidewalks, parks, and other public spaces, citywide (ESEQD-202472496-00).  
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on  
4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-27-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0392 be adopted, carried by the following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann,  
Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (10)  
Nay:  
Lewis (1)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Parady (2)  
Block Vote  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, 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,  
Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Parady (2)  
PROCLAMATIONS  
24-0481 A Proclamation Honoring Howard Farkas and his 100th Birthday  
(Consent)  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Proclamation 24-0481 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,  
Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Parady (2)  
RESOLUTIONS  
Finance & Governance Committee  
24-0357 A resolution approving the City Council re-appointment of Aldwyn  
Gardner to the Civil Service Commission.  
Re-appoints Aldwyn Gardner to the Civil Service Commission. The Committee  
approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0357 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following  
vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,  
Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Parady (2)  
24-0371 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and Marsh USA Inc. to provide  
insurance marketing and placement, claims advocacy, monitoring of  
industry best practices and emerging risks, and other brokerage and risk  
management consulting.  
Amends a contract with Marsh USA Inc. to add $383,000 for a new total of $833,000  
and one additional year for a new end date of 12-31-2024 to provide insurance  
marketing and placement, claims advocacy, monitoring of industry best practices  
and emerging risks, and other brokerage and risk management consulting, citywide  
(202055304/202472313). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the  
30-day review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at  
its meeting on 3-26-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0371 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following  
vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,  
Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Parady (2)  
24-0440 A resolution amending the City Council Rules of Procedure.  
Amends the City Council Rules of Procedure. The Committee approved filing this  
item at its meeting on 4-2-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0440 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following  
vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,  
Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Parady (2)  
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee  
24-0220 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and Regional Transportation  
District to provide provisions for the construction phase of the Colfax Bus  
Rapid Transit project.  
Amends a non-financial intergovernmental agreement with Regional Transportation  
District to provide provisions for the construction phase of the Colfax Bus Rapid  
Transit project, citywide. There is no change to the agreement amount or length  
(DOTI-202472685-01/202265079-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting  
within the 30-day review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this  
item at its meeting on 3-26-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0220 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following  
vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,  
Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Parady (2)  
24-0361 A resolution approving a proposed purchase order with Joe  
Johnson Equipment LLC, for the purchase of two replacement mechanical  
street sweepers, citywide.  
Approves a purchase order with Joe Johnson Equipment, LLC. for $566,730.00 for  
the purchase of two replacement mechanical street sweepers, citywide  
(PO-00146501). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day  
review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its  
meeting on 3-26-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0361 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following  
vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,  
Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Parady (2)  
24-0362 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and Barricade Holdings LLC to  
continue pavement marking services, citywide.  
Amends an on-call contract with Barricade Holdings LLC dba Colorado Barricade  
Company to extend the term for 1 year for a new end date of 4-1-2025 and no  
additional contract capacity to continue pavement marking services, citywide  
(DOTI-202472698-01/202157981-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting  
within the 30-day review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this  
item at its meeting on 3-26-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0362 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following  
vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,  
Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Parady (2)  
24-0363 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and Roadsafe Traffic Systems, Inc.  
to continue pavement marking services, citywide.  
Amends an on-call contract with Roadsafe Traffic Systems, Inc. to extend the term  
for 1 year with a new end date of 4-1-2025 and no additional contract capacity to  
continue pavement marking services, citywide  
(DOTI-202472697-01/202056620-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting  
within the 30-day review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this  
item at its meeting on 3-26-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0363 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following  
vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,  
Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Parady (2)  
24-0364 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and American Sign and Striping  
Company to continue traffic signage replacement, citywide.  
Amends an on-call contract with American Sign and Striping Company to extend the  
term for 1 year for a new end date 4-28-2025 and no additional contract capacity to  
continue traffic signage replacement, citywide (DOTI-202472699-01/202157836-01).  
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on  
4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0364 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following  
vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,  
Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Parady (2)  
24-0365 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City  
street system a parcel of land as East 23rd Avenue, located at the  
intersection of East 23rd Avenue and North Syracuse Street.  
Dedicates a parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as East 23rd Avenue, located at  
the intersection of East 23rd Avenue and North Syracuse Street, in Council District 8.  
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0365 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following  
vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,  
Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Parady (2)  
24-0367 A resolution granting a revocable permit to 2534 18th Street LLC  
and LoHi 18th, LLC, to encroach into the right-of-way at 2534 18th Street.  
Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to 2534 18th  
Street LLC and LoHi 18th, LLC, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the  
right-of-way with a private storm sewer line, consisting of 226 linear feet of 8-inch  
PVC pipe, and (1) 4-foot diameter manhole at 2534 18th Street, in Council District 1.  
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0367 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following  
vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,  
Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Parady (2)  
24-0374 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and Villalobos Concrete Inc. to  
change contract language in the progress payment verbiage including  
program management system and prevailing wage requirements, and  
examination of records and audits, citywide.  
Amends a contract with Villalobos Concrete Inc., changing contract language in the  
progress payment verbiage including program management system and prevailing  
wage requirements, examination of records and audits, and security provisions,  
citywide (DOTI-202472194-01/DOTI-202368841-01). No change to contract  
duration or amount. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day  
review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its  
meeting on 3-26-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0374 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following  
vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,  
Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Parady (2)  
24-0375 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and CPC Constructors, Inc. to  
change contract language in the progress payment verbiage including  
program management system and prevailing wage requirements, and  
examination of records and audits, citywide.  
Amends a contract with CPC Constructors, Inc. changing contract language in the  
progress payment verbiage including program management system and prevailing  
wage requirements, examination of records and audits, and security provisions,  
citywide (DOTI-202472182-01/DOTI-202368832-01). No change to contract  
duration or amount. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day  
review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its  
meeting on 3-26-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0375 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following  
vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,  
Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Parady (2)  
24-0376 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and Apricity, Inc. to change  
contract language in the progress payment verbiage including program  
management system and prevailing wage requirements, and examination  
of records and audits, citywide.  
Amends a contract with Apricity, Inc., changing contract language in the progress  
payment verbiage including program management system and prevailing wage  
requirements, examination of records and audits, and security provisions, citywide  
(DOTI-202472184-01/DOTI-202368834-01). No change to contract duration or  
amount. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review  
period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on  
3-26-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0376 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following  
vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,  
Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Parady (2)  
24-0377 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and Halcyon Construction, Inc. to  
change contract language in the progress payment verbiage including  
program management system and prevailing wage requirements, and  
examination of records and audits, citywide.  
Amends a contract with Halcyon Construction, Inc., changing contract language in  
the progress payment verbiage including program management system and  
prevailing wage requirements, examination of records and audits, and security  
provisions, citywide (DOTI-202472189-01/DOTI-202368836-01). No change to  
contract duration or amount. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the  
30-day review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at  
its meeting on 3-26-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0377 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following  
vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,  
Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Parady (2)  
24-0379 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and Keene Concrete, Inc. to change  
contract language in the progress payment verbiage including program  
management system and prevailing wage requirements, and examination  
of records and audits, citywide.  
Amends a contract with Keene Concrete, Inc., changing contract language in the  
progress payment verbiage including program management system and prevailing  
wage requirements, examination of records and audits, and security provisions,  
citywide (DOTI-202472190-01/DOTI-202368837-01). No change to contract  
duration or amount. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day  
review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its  
meeting on 3-26-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0379 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following  
vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,  
Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Parady (2)  
24-0380 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and Lighthouse Transportation  
Group, LLC to change contract language in the progress payment verbiage  
including program management system and prevailing wage requirements,  
and examination of records and audits, citywide.  
Amends a contract with Lighthouse Transportation Group, LLC, changing contract  
language in the progress payment verbiage including program management system  
and prevailing wage requirements, examination of records and audits, and security  
provisions, citywide (DOTI-202472191-01/DOTI-202368838-01). No change to  
contract duration or amount. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the  
30-day review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at  
its meeting on 3-26-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0380 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following  
vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,  
Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Parady (2)  
24-0381 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and Sky Blue Builders LLC to  
change contract language in the progress payment verbiage including  
program management system and prevailing wage requirements, and  
examination of records and audits, citywide.  
Amends a contract with Sky Blue Builders LLC, changing contract language in the  
progress payment verbiage including program management system and prevailing  
wage requirements, examination of records and audits, and security provisions,  
citywide (DOTI-202472192-01/DOTI-202368839-01). No change to contract  
duration or amount. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day  
review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its  
meeting on 3-26-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0381 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following  
vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,  
Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Parady (2)  
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee  
24-0032 A resolution approving the Mayoral appointment of Ron Thomas as  
Chief of Police, pursuant to Charter Section § 2.2.6 (D).  
Consents to the Mayoral appointment of Ron Thomas as Chief of Police. The  
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-27-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0032 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following  
vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,  
Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Parady (2)  
24-0033 A resolution approving the Mayoral appointment of Armando  
Saldate as Executive Director of the Department of Safety, pursuant to  
Charter Section § 2.2.6 (D).  
Consents to the Mayoral appointment of Armando Saldate as the Manager of Safety.  
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-27-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0033 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following  
vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,  
Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Parady (2)  
24-0278 A resolution approving the Mayoral appointment of Desmond Fulton  
as Chief of the Fire Department, pursuant to Charter Section § 2.2.6 (D).  
Consents to the Mayoral appointment of Desmond Fulton as Chief of the Fire  
Department. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-27-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0278 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following  
vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,  
Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Parady (2)  
24-0279 A resolution approving the Mayoral appointment of Elias Diggins as  
Denver Sheriff, pursuant to Charter Section § 2.2.6 (D).  
Consents to the Mayoral appointment of Elias Diggins as Denver Sheriff. The  
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-27-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0279 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following  
vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,  
Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Parady (2)  
24-0368 A resolution approving a proposed Funding Agreement between  
the City and County of Denver and Renewal Village Housing Corporation to  
assist with the rehabilitation of one hundred seven (107) non-congregate  
shelter units so that the non-congregate shelter units can be converted  
into studio apartments in Council District 9.  
Approves a funding agreement with Renewal Village Housing Corporation, in the  
amount of $3,214,131 to assist with the rehabilitation of one hundred seven (107)  
non-congregate shelter units, to convert non-congregate shelter units into studio  
apartments, in Council District 9 (HOST-202472486). The last regularly scheduled  
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee  
approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-27-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0368 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following  
vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,  
Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Parady (2)  
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION  
Finance & Governance Committee  
24-0441 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article III of the  
Revised Municipal Code concerning circumstances that allow public bodies  
to hold meetings by electronic means.  
Amends the D.R.M.C Chapter 2, Article III concerning circumstances that allow  
public bodies to hold meetings by electronic means. The Committee approved filing  
this item at its meeting on 4-2-2024.  
Council Bill 24-0441 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee  
24-0156 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 700  
North Mariposa Street in Lincoln Park.  
Amends Official Zoning Map (rezoning), Application #2022I-00226, rezoning 700  
North Mariposa Street from I-A UO-2 to I-A with a waiver in the Lincoln Park  
Neighborhood, in Council District 3. A public hearing will be held on Monday,  
5-6-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2024.  
Council Bill 24-0156 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on  
5-6-2024.  
Ordered published with a future required public hearing  
24-0259 A bill for an ordinance designating 2323 East Dakota Avenue as a  
structure for preservation.  
Approves the designation of 2323 East Dakota Avenue as an individual structure for  
preservation, per Chapter 30 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code, in Council  
District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-19-2024.  
Council Bill 24-0259 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on  
4-15-2024.  
Ordered published with a future required public hearing  
24-0263 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3096  
South Roslyn Street in Hampden.  
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from S-SU-D to S-SU-D1, located  
at 3096 South Roslyn Street in District 4. A public hearing will be held on Monday,  
5-6-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-19-2024.  
Council Bill 24-0263 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on  
5-6-2024.  
Ordered published with a future required public hearing  
24-0269 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 6750  
East Exposition Avenue in Washington Virginia Vale.  
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from S-SU-F to S-SU-F1A, located  
at 6750 East Exposition Avenue in Council District 5. A public hearing will be held on  
Monday, 5-6-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on  
3-19-2024.  
Council Bill 24-0269 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on  
5-6-2024.  
Ordered published with a future required public hearing  
24-0331 A bill for an ordinance designating the University Park Historic  
District as a district for preservation.  
Approves the landmark designation of the University Park Historic District in Council  
District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-19-2024.  
Council Bill 24-0331 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on  
4-15-2024.  
Ordered published with a future required public hearing  
24-0366 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the easements, in their  
entirety, 1) reserved in Ordinance No. 237, Series of 2014, recorded with  
Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2015051989; and 2) established  
in the Permanent Easement, recorded with Denver Clerk & Recorder at  
Reception No. 2014048614, located at 1040 East Colfax Avenue.  
Relinquishes easement(s) in their entirety established in Ordinance No. 237, Series  
of 2014 Reception No. 2015051989 and in the Permanent Easement, Reception No.  
2014048614, located at 1040 East Colfax Avenue, in Council District 5. The last  
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on  
4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2024.  
Council Bill 24-0366 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee  
24-0244 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Third Amendatory  
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Housing Authority  
of the City and County of Denver, to provide nutrition and healthy cooking  
classes, provide healthy snacks for youth, and lead a youth-led "Vegetable  
Artscape" as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver's Kids Initiative, in  
four locations.  
Amends a grant agreement with Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver  
by adding $5,000 for a new total of $1,066,491, to provide nutrition and healthy  
cooking classes, provide healthy snacks for youth, and lead a youth-led “vegetable  
Artscape” as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative, located in four  
locations in Council District 3. No change in contract duration  
(ENVHL-202472131-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the  
30-day review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at  
its meeting on 2-28-2024.  
Council Bill 24-0244 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION  
Finance & Governance Committee  
24-0337 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a capital equipment purchase  
from the Risk Management Fund (SRF 11838) Fund for the Denver Public  
Library.  
Authorizes the purchase of a Ford F150 Truck and a Ford E350 Van for Denver Public  
Library for snow removal and salt application to ensure safe and accessible service  
to library branches during snow and ice weather events, citywide. The Committee  
approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-19-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0337 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en  
bloc, carried by the following vote:  
Placed upon final consideration and do pass  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,  
Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Parady (2)  
24-0347 A bill for an ordinance amending Section 18-81, D.R.M.C., setting  
the salaries of elected officers in connection with the elected official salary  
charter amendment if approved by electors at a special municipal election  
to be held in conjunction with the coordinated election of November 5,  
2024.  
Amends section 18-81, D.R.M.C., setting the salaries of elected officers in connection  
with the elected official salary charter amendment if approved by electors. The  
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-19-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0347 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en  
bloc, carried by the following vote:  
Placed upon final consideration and do pass  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,  
Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Parady (2)  
24-0360 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and  
registered electors of the city and county of Denver at a special municipal  
election to be held in conjunction with the coordinated election of  
November 5, 2024, a proposed amendment to the charter pertaining to  
salaries of elected officials.  
Submits to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the city and county of  
Denver a proposed amendment to the charter pertaining to the salaries of elected  
officials. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-19-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0360 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en  
bloc, carried by the following vote:  
Placed upon final consideration and do pass  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,  
Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Parady (2)  
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee  
24-0336 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of right-of-way adjacent  
to 1040 East Colfax Avenue, without reservations.  
Vacates a portion of alley right-of-way at 1040 East Colfax Avenue, without  
reservations, in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its  
meeting on 3-19-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0336 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en  
bloc, carried by the following vote:  
Placed upon final consideration and do pass  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,  
Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Parady (2)  
24-0341 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental  
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Federal Highway  
Administration, to rebuild portions of the Blue Sky Highway/State Highway  
5 through Summit Lake Park, a Denver Mountain Park located in Clear  
Creek County.  
Approves an Access & Use Permit for the Federal Highway Administration and its  
contractor(s) to rebuild portions of the Blue Sky Highway/State Highway 5 through  
Summit Lake Park, a Denver Mountain Park located in Clear Creek County  
(PARKS-202472813). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day  
review period is on 4-22-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its  
meeting on 3-19-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0341 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en  
bloc, carried by the following vote:  
Placed upon final consideration and do pass  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,  
Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Parady (2)  
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT  
Council President Torres announced that tonight, there will be a required public hearing  
on Council Bill 24-0089 changing the zoning classification for multiple properties in  
Hale. Anyone wishing to speak on this matter should go online to sign up during the  
recess of Council.  
RECESS  
Council took a recess.  
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION  
UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
PROCLAMATIONS  
24-0448 A Proclamation Honoring Sage Hospitality Group  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Sawyer, that Council Proclamation 24-0448 be adopted, carried by the following  
vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,  
Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (10)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Parady, Sandoval (3)  
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION  
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee  
24-0089 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for  
multiple properties in Hale.  
Approves a map amendment to rezone multiple properties from E-SU-Dx; E-SU-G,  
and U-SU-C to E-SU-D1x; E-SU-G1; and U-SU-C1, located in the Hale Statistical  
Neighborhood in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its  
meeting on 2-6-2024.  
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:45 p.m., Council  
President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 24-0089. Wende Reoch  
and Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Elliot Miller, Denice Reich,  
and Doyt Bolling signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Tony Lechuga of  
Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report.  
A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member  
Sawyer, that Council Bill 24-0089 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,  
Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (10)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Parady, Sandoval (3)  
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT  
Council President Torres announced that on Monday, April 15, 2024, Council will hold a  
required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0259 designating 2323 East Dakota Avenue  
as a structure for preservation; and a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0331  
designating the University Park Historic District as a district for preservation; and on  
Monday, May 6, 2024, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill  
24-0156 changing the zoning classification for 700 North Mariposa Street in Lincoln  
Park; a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0263 changing the zoning  
classification for 3096 South Roslyn Street in Hampden; and a required public hearing  
on Council Bill 24-0269 changing the zoning classification for 6750 East Exposition  
Avenue in Washington Virginia Vale. Any protests against Council Bills 24-0156,  
24-0263, or 24-0269 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on  
Monday, April 29, 2024.  
ADJOURN  
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Torres  
adjourned the meeting at 6:29 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