Minutes

Monday, March 3, 2025, 3:30 PM

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Council President Sandoval led the Pledge of Allegiance.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Council member Lewis led the Land Acknowledgement.

ROLL CALL

Council member Kashmann attended virtually.

Present:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,

Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

The minutes of February 24, 2025, were distributed to members of Council. Council

President Sandoval ordered the minutes approved.

25-0265 Minutes of Monday, February 24, 2025.

Council Minutes 25-0265 were approved.

Approved

COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Council President Sandoval, Council President Pro Tem Romero Campbell, and Council

members Parady, Kashmann, Torres, Alvidrez, Flynn, Watson, and Sawyer offered

announcements.

PRESENTATIONS

COMMUNICATIONS

PROCLAMATIONS

RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT

RESOLUTIONS

Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services

Committee

25-0184 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City

and County of Denver and BL Holdings, LLC concerning occupancy and use

of the building located at 4347 Airport Way for Denver International

Airport.

Approves a contract with BL Holdings, LLC for $10,090,100.00 and for ten years for

a lease with a purchase option of an approximately 43k square foot office building

for the Department of Aviation employees located at 4347 Airport Way, Denver,

Colorado in Council District 11 (PLANE-202577720). The last regularly scheduled

Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-24-2025. The Committee

approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-19-2025.

A motion offered by Council President Pro Tem Romero Campbell, duly seconded by

Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-0184 be adopted, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Nay:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer,

Torres, Watson (12)

Lewis (1)

25-0189 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City

and County of Denver and DEN Hospitality Group, LLC to design, build, and

manage a Starbucks concession and The Cruise Room concession, both on

Concourse A Mezzanine, at Denver International Airport.

Approves a concessions agreement with DEN Hospitality Group, LLC d/b/a Starbucks

and The Cruise Room for the greater of either a guaranteed rent/Minimum Annual

guarantee (MAG) of $1,015,875.00 or percentage rent of gross sales, 16% Food and

Beverage and 18% Alcohol and for twelve years to design, build, and manage two

Food & Beverage locations on Concourse A, Mezzanine level, south pedestrian bridge

at Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (PLANE-202371229). The last

regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on

3-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-19-2025.

A motion offered by Council President Pro Tem Romero Campbell, duly seconded by

Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-0189 be adopted, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Nay:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (11)

Lewis, Parady (2)

Finance & Governance Committee

25-0175 A resolution approving a proposed amendment to Master Purchase

Order between the City and County of Denver and Stone Security, LLC, for

the purchase and installation of IP camera maintenance, citywide.

Amends a Master Purchase Order with Stone Security, LLC to add $1,500,000.00 for

a new total of $9,500,000.00 for the purchase and installation of IP camera

maintenance. No change to Master Purchase Order length, citywide (SC-00005193).

The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on

3-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-18-2025.

Pursuant to Rule 3.6, Council member Parady called out this item at the 3-3-2025

meeting for postponement to the next regular Council meeting on 3-10-2025.

Pursuant to Rule 3.6, Council member Parady called out this item at the 3-3-2025

meeting for postponement to the next regular Council meeting on 3-10-2025.

Postponed

BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION

Finance & Governance Committee

25-0167 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a capital equipment purchase

from the Climate Protection Special Revenue Fund.

Approves the capital equipment purchase of vehicles from the Climate Protection

Fund (SRF 11880) to support operations of the Denver Police Department, citywide.

The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-11-2025. This item was

postponed at the 2-24-2025 meeting until 3-3-2025.

A motion offered by Council President Pro Tem Romero Campbell, duly seconded by

Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 25-0167 be ordered published, carried by

the following vote:

Ordered published

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (11)

Nay:

Lewis, Parady (2)

Block Vote

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member

Flynn, to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote:

Approved the consent agenda

Aye:

Nay:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,

Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)

(None) (0)

RESOLUTIONS

Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services

Committee

25-0185 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City

and County of Denver and Bjorn’s Colorado Honey Inc. to design, build,

and manage a Bjorn’s Colorado Honey concession, on Concourse C West, at

Denver International Airport.

Approves a concessions agreement with Bjorn’s Colorado Honey Inc., d/b/a Bjorn’s

Colorado Honey for the greater of either a guaranteed rent/Minimum Annual

guarantee (MAG) of $155,000.00 or percentage rent of gross sales, 15.5% Retail

and for nine years to design, build, and manage a Specialty Retail concept on

Concourse C, Concourse level, West Sub Core 1 Denver International Airport in

Council District 11 (PLANE-202371360). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting

within the 30-day review period is on 3-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this

item at its meeting on 2-19-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0185 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,

Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)

Nay:

(None) (0)

25-0186 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City

and County of Denver and DOC. 1 SOLUTIONS, LLC to design, build, and

manage a Mile High Game Day concession, on Concourse B East, at Denver

International Airport.

Approves a concessions agreement with DOC. 1 Solutions, LLC d/b/a Mile High

Game Day for the greater of either a guaranteed rent/Minimum Annual Guarantee

(MAG) of $224,000.00 or percentage rent of gross sales of 15.5% Retail and for nine

years to design, build, manage and lease on Concourse B, Concourse Level, East

Sub Core 1 at Denver International Airport in Council District 11

(PLANE-202371359). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day

review period is on 3-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its

meeting on 2-19-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0186 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Nay:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,

Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)

(None) (0)

25-0187 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and

County of Denver and ALSTOM Transport USA Inc. concerning the purchase

of 19 custom manufactured vehicles to support replacement of obsolete

vehicles and growth of the existing Automated Guideway Transit System

(AGTS) at Denver International Airport.

Approves a contract with Alstom Transportation USA Inc for $69,941,000.00 and for

four years for the purchase of 17 Innovia APM 300R vehicles to support replacement

of existing obsolete vehicles and growth of the Automated Guideway Transit System

(AGTS) at Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (PLANE-202477317).

The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on

3-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-19-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0187 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Nay:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,

Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)

(None) (0)

25-0188 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City

and County of Denver and Concession Partners, LLC to design, build, and

manage an Olive & Finch / Bar Finch concession, on Concourse C West, at

Denver International Airport.

Approves a concessions agreement with Concession Partners, LLC, d/b/a Olive &

Finch and Bar Finch for the greater of either a guaranteed rent/minimum annual

guarantee (MAG) of $1,380,000.00 or percentage rent of gross sales: 16%

($0-$10,000,000), 17% ($10,000,000.01-$15,000,000.00), and 18%

($15,000,000.01 or greater) and for twelve years to design, build, and manage a

Food and Beverage location on Concourse C, Concourse level, Center Core West at

Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (PLANE-202371361). The last

regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on

3-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-19-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0188 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,

Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)

Nay:

(None) (0)

25-0190 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City

and County of Denver and DOC. 1 SOLUTIONS, LLC to design, build, and

manage a Mile High Game Day concession, on Concourse B West, at Denver

International Airport.

Approves a concession agreement with DOC. 1 Solutions, LLC d/b/a Mile High Game

Day for the greater of either a guaranteed rent/Minimum Annual guarantee (MAG) of

$224,000.00 or percentage rent of gross sales of 15.5% Retail and for nine years to

design, build, manage and lease on Concourse B, Concourse level, West Sub Core 1

at Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (PLANE-202371358). The last

regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on

3-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-19-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0190 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Nay:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,

Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)

(None) (0)

Finance & Governance Committee

24-1864 A resolution approving an Amendatory Agreement with Ernst &

Young Infrastructure Advisors, LLC, adding funds and time for

infrastructure municipal financial advisory services, citywide.

Amends a contract with Ernst & Young Infrastructure Advisors, LLC to add

$2,000,000 for a new contract total of $3,200,000 and extending the term to

12-31-2025 for infrastructure municipal financial advisory services, citywide

(FINAN-202262220-00/FINAN-202262220-01). The last regularly scheduled Council

meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-24-2025. The Committee approved

filing this item at its meeting on 12-31-2024.

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member

Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-1864 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,

Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)

Nay:

(None) (0)

25-0177 A resolution approving a First Amendment between the City and

County of Denver and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Colorado, adding

time and funds to provide two medical plan options for qualified Denver

employees, citywide.

Amends a contract with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Colorado to add

$93,000,000.00 for a new total of $281,000,000.00 and add one year for a new end

date of 12-31-2025 to provide two medical plan options for qualified Denver

employees, citywide (CSAHR-202263753-00/CSAHR-202263753-01). The last

regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on

3-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-18-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0177 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Nay:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,

Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)

(None) (0)

25-0178 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between

the City and County of Denver and Imperial Bag & Paper Co. LLC to provide

janitorial and cleaning supplies to City agencies, including DEN, citywide.

Approves a Master Purchase Order with Imperial Bag & Paper CO LLC, dba Western

Paper Distributors, Inc. for $20,000,000.00 with an end date of 01-27-2030 to

provide janitorial and cleaning supplies to City agencies, including DEN, citywide

(SC-0001038). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day

review period is on 3-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its

meeting on 2-18-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0178 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,

Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)

Nay:

(None) (0)

25-0198 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Lease

Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Mile High

Montessori Early Learning Centers for the operation of a childcare center

located at 3503 Marion Street, Denver, Colorado, in Council District 9.

Approves the Fourth Amendatory Lease Agreement with Mile High Montessori Early

Learning Centers dba Mile High Early Learning to add $10.00 for a new total of

$80.00 and add 12 months for a new end date of 12-31-2025 for the operation of a

childcare center located at 3503 Marion Street, Denver, Colorado, in Council District

9 (FINAN-RC05027-04/FINAN-202577694-04). The last regularly scheduled Council

meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-24-2025. The Committee approved

filing this item at its meeting on 2-18-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0198 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Nay:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,

Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)

(None) (0)

25-0199 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Lease

Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Mile High

Montessori Early Learning Centers for the operation of a childcare center

located at 957 Ulster Way, Denver, Colorado, in Council District 5.

Approves the Second Amendatory Lease Agreement with Mile High Montessori Early

Learning Centers dba Mile High Early Learning to add $10.00 for a new total of

$68.00 and add 12 months for a new end date of 12-31-2025 for the operation of a

childcare center located at 957 Ulster Way, Denver, Colorado, in Council District 5

(FINAN-202577683-02/201521213-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting

within the 30-day review period is on 3-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this

item at its meeting on 2-18-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0199 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Nay:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,

Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)

(None) (0)

25-0200 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Lease

Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Mile High

Montessori Early Learning Centers for the operation of a childcare center

located at 980 S Lowell Boulevard, Denver, Colorado, in Council District 3.

Approves the Third Amendatory Lease Agreement with Mile High Montessori Early

Learning Centers dba Mile High Early Learning to add $10.00 for a new total of

$80.00 and add 12 months for a new end date of 12-31-2025 for the operation of a

childcare center located at 980 S Lowell Boulevard, Denver, Colorado, in Council

District 3 (FINAN-202577684-03/RC95009-03). The last regularly scheduled Council

meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-24-2025. The Committee approved

filing this item at its meeting on 2-18-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0200 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,

Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)

Nay:

(None) (0)

25-0202 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Lease

Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Mile High

Montessori Early Learning Centers for the operation of a childcare center

located at 2851 Tremont Place, Denver, Colorado, in Council District 9.

Approves the Third Amendatory Lease Agreement with Mile High Montessori Early

Learning Centers dba Mile High Early Learning to add $10.00 for a new total of

$105.00 and add 12 months for a new end date of 12-31-2025 for the operation of a

childcare center located at 2851 Tremont Place, Denver, Colorado, in Council District

9 (FINAN-202577687-03/RC15016-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting

within the 30-day review period is on 3-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this

item at its meeting on 2-18-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0202 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,

Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)

Nay:

(None) (0)

25-0204 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Lease

Agreement between the City and County of Denver and WCI 2024 LL, LLC

for a maintenance and storage facility located at 3700 North Havana

Street, Denver, Colorado, in Council District 8.

Approves the Fourth Amendatory Lease Agreement with WCI 2024 LL, LLC to add

$1,805,187.25 for a new total of $3,564,266.85 and add 33 months for a new end

date of 12-31-2030 for a maintenance and storage facility located at 3700 Havana

Street, Denver, Colorado, in Council District 8

(FINAN-202578049-04/FINAN-CE76001-04). The last regularly scheduled Council

meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-24-2025. The Committee approved

filing this item at its meeting on 2-18-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0204 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,

Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)

Nay:

(None) (0)

25-0206 A resolution to set a public hearing before City Council on May 19,

2025, relating to the renewal and continuation of the RiNo Business

Improvement District for an additional ten-year period.

A resolution to set a public hearing before City Council relating to the renewal and

continuation of the RiNo Business Improvement District for an additional ten-year

period, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting

on 2-18-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0206 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Nay:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,

Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)

(None) (0)

Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

25-0176 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and

County of Denver and Iron Woman Construction & Environmental Services,

LLC for the East 16th Avenue Storm Phase 2 project, in Council District 9.

Approves a hard bid construction contract with Iron Woman Construction &

Environmental Services, LLC for $20,352,466.50 and for NTP +365 Calendar Days

for the East 16th Avenue Storm Phase 2 project, in Council District 9 (202475601).

The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on

3-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-18-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0176 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,

Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)

Nay:

(None) (0)

25-0179 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City

street system parcels of land as: 1) West Kentucky Avenue, located at the

intersection of Morrison Road and West Kentucky Avenue; and 2) West

Kentucky Avenue, located at the intersection of Morrison Road and West

Kentucky Avenue.

Dedicates two City-owned parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) West

Kentucky Avenue, located at the intersection of Morrison Road and West Kentucky

Avenue, and 2) West Kentucky Avenue, located at the intersection of Morrison Road

and West Kentucky Avenue, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this

item at its meeting on 2-18-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0179 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Nay:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,

Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)

(None) (0)

25-0180 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of Peña Station

Pointe Filing No. 1.

Accepts and approves a proposed Subdivision Plat, PENA STATION POINTE FILING

NO. 1, located between E 62nd Ave and N Telluride Way, and N Salida St and N

Panasonic Way, in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its

meeting on 2-18-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0180 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,

Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)

Nay:

(None) (0)

25-0197 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and

County of Denver and Denver Civic Ventures, Inc. for the use of Skyline

Park for ice skating rink and beer garden events, in Council District 10.

Approves a contract with Denver Civic Ventures, Inc. for $0 from 03-01-2025

through 02-28-2026 for the use of Skyline Park for ice skating rink and beer garden

events, in Council District 10 (202577657). The last regularly scheduled Council

meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-24-2025. The Committee approved

filing this item at its meeting on 2-18-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0197 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,

Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee

25-0053 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement

between the City and County of Denver and Bluff Mercy, LLC to provide

permanent supportive housing services, rental subsidy and supportive

services for 31 units at Mercy Housing's Bluff Lake property, in Council

District 8.

Amends a contract with Bluff Mercy, LLC to add $300,000.00 for a new total of

$1,500,000.00 and add one year for a new end date of 12-31-2025 to provide

permanent supportive housing services, rental subsidy and supportive services for

31 units at Mercy Housing’s Bluff Lake property, in Council District 8

(HOST-202057233/HOST-202477258-03). The last regularly scheduled Council

meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-24-2025. The Committee approved

filing this item at its meeting on 1-22-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0053 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,

Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)

Nay:

(None) (0)

25-0159 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City

and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to be

used to provide rental assistance using a Rapid Rehousing model and wrap

around support services to literally homeless households who have

experienced or are fleeing domestic violence, citywide.

Approves a contract with the Volunteers of America Colorado Branch Green Willow

Project for $1,623,000.00 with an annual budget of $541,000.00 from 01-01-2025

through 12-31-2027 to be used to provide rental assistance using a Rapid Rehousing

model and wrap around support services to literally homeless households who have

experienced or are fleeing domestic violence, citywide (HOST-202477502). The last

regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on

3-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-12-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0159 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Nay:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,

Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)

(None) (0)

25-0160 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City

and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to

provide Rapid Rehousing + Care services that will serve newly enrolled

households each year, citywide.

Approves a contract agreement with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch for

$2,535,000.00 with an annual budget of $845,000.00 from 01-01-2025 through

12-31-2027 to provide Rapid Rehousing + Care services that will serve 40 newly

enrolled households each year, citywide (HOST-202477476). The last regularly

scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-24-2025. The

Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-12-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0160 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Nay:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,

Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)

(None) (0)

25-0161 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City

and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado Branch for the

Shelter Into Rapid Rehousing Program that will provide rental assistance

using a Rapid Rehousing model and wrap around support services to

literally homeless households who are active in HOST-funded emergency

shelter, citywide.

Approves a contract agreement with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch for

$1,377,000.00 with an annual budget of $459,000.00 from 01-01-2025 through

12-31-2027 for the Shelter into Rapid Rehousing Program that will provide rental

assistance using a Rapid Rehousing model and wrap around support services to

literally homeless households who are active in HOST-funded emergency shelter,

citywide (HOST-202477505). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the

30-day review period is on 3-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at

its meeting on 2-12-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0161 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,

Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)

Nay:

(None) (0)

25-0181 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement

between the City and County of Denver and Orion Environmental, Inc. for

on-call asbestos abatement services citywide.

Amends a contract with Orion Environmental, Inc. to add one year for a new end

date of 06-09-2026 for on-call asbestos abatement services. No change to contract

amount, citywide (ENVHL-202054420-02/ESEQD-202477586-02). The last regularly

scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-24-2025. The

Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-19-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0181 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,

Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)

Nay:

(None) (0)

25-0182 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement

between the City and County of Denver and Oak Environmental, LLC for

on-call asbestos abatement and remediation services.

Amends a contract with Oak Environmental, LLC to add one year for a new end date

of 06-09-2026 for on-call asbestos abatement services. No change to contract

amount, citywide (ENVHL-202054516-02/ESEQD-202577621). The last regularly

scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-24-2025. The

Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-19-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0182 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,

Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)

Nay:

(None) (0)

25-0183 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement

between the City and County of Denver and JKS Industries, LLC for on-call

asbestos abatement and remediation services.

Amends a contract with JKS Industries, LLC to add one year for a new end date of

06-21-2026 for on-call asbestos abatement services. No change to contract amount,

citywide (ENVHL-202054421-02/ESEQD-202577628-02). The last regularly scheduled

Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-24-2025. The Committee

approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-19-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0183 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,

Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)

Nay:

(None) (0)

BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION

Finance & Governance Committee

25-0203 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1711, Series of

2024 to change the appropriation program for the transfer to Innovation

Fund Projects (ZI902).

Amends Ordinance No. 1711, Series 2024 as an administrative action to correct the

appropriation program for the transfer to Innovation Fund Projects, citywide

(ZI902). The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-18-2025.

Council Bill 25-0203 was ordered published.

Ordered published

25-0205 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Permanent Easement

between the City and County of Denver and Urban Land Conservancy, for a

permanent easement for utilities at 1498 North Irving Street to Urban Land

Conservancy d/b/a Avondale Commons, LLC in Council District 3.

Approves a permanent easement for utilities at 1498 North Irving Street to Urban

Land Conservancy d/b/a Avondale Commons, LLC in Council District 3 for the

amount of $18,637.50 with no end date. (FINAN-202577719). The last regularly

scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-24-2025. The

Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-18-2025.

Council Bill 25-0205 was ordered published.

Ordered published

25-0207 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between

the City and County of Denver and Colorado Department of Public Safety,

Division of Fire Prevention and Control, Prescribed Burn Services, Fuel

Reduction/Mitigation, Training, and Other Activities as Described to allow

Colorado Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Prevention and

Other Activities as Described, and to allow access to Denver Mountain

Parks to activities.

Approves an Agreement and License to Enter Upon Land For: Prescribed Burn

Services, Fuel Reduction/Mitigation, Training, and Other Activities as Described to

allow Colorado Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Prevention and Control

access to Denver Mountain Parks to conduct fire management activities from

03-01-2025 to 03-01-2035 (PARKS-202472236-00). The last regularly scheduled

Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-24-2025. The Committee

approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-18-2025.

Council Bill 25-0207 was ordered published.

Ordered published

Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

25-0195 A bill for an ordinance amending Sections 39-121(3)a. of the

Revised Municipal Code of the City and County of Denver regarding the

Schedule for Use of Facilities, specifically for the Denver Zoological

Gardens.

Amends Sections 39-121(3)a. of the Revised Municipal Code of the City and County

of Denver regarding the Schedule for Use of Facilities, specifically for the Denver

Zoological Gardens, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at

its meeting on 2-18-2025.

Council Bill 25-0195 was ordered published.

Ordered published

25-0196 A bill for an ordinance amending Section 39-121 of the Revised

Municipal Code of the City and County of Denver to add Facility Use fees

regarding certain facilities at and within Dedisse Park.

Amends Section 39-121 of the Revised Municipal Code of the City and County of

Denver to add Facility Use fees regarding certain facilities at and within Dedisse

Park. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-18-2025.

Council Bill 25-0196 was ordered published.

Ordered published

Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee

24-1279 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between

the City and County of Denver and School District No. 1 in the City and

County of Denver and the State of Colorado, to provide reliable healthy

food access and food-based education for Denver's children at Bruce

Randolph school, as part of the Healthy Food for Denver's Kids Initiative.

Approves a grant agreement with School District No.1 In The City and County Of

Denver And The State Of Colorado for $958,668 and a term of 8-01-2024 through

7-31-2027, to provide reliable healthy food access and food-based education for

Denver’s children at Bruce Randolph school, as funded by Healthy Food for Denver’s

Kids Initiative, in Council District 9 (ENVHL-202475621-00). The last regularly

scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-24-2025. The

Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-9-2024.

Council Bill 24-1279 was ordered published.

Ordered published

BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION

Finance & Governance Committee

25-0165 A bill for an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of an

aggregate amount not to exceed $29,000,000 of the City and County of

Denver, Colorado Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (4340 South Monaco

Project) Series 2025A and the City and County of Denver, Colorado

Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (4340 South Monaco Project) Series

2025B for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction,

rehabilitation, and equipping of an affordable multifamily rental housing

facility located in the City and County of Denver, Colorado and to pay

certain expenses of such Bonds (as defined below) issue; approving and

authorizing execution of an Indenture, a Financing Agreement, a Tax

Regulatory Agreement, and a Bond Purchase Agreement (each as defined

below) with respect to the Bonds; making findings and determinations

with respect to the Project (as defined below) and the Bonds; authorizing

the execution and delivery of related documents; and repealing all action

heretofore taken in conflict herewith.

For an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of an aggregate amount not to

exceed $29,000,000.00 of the City and County of Denver, Colorado Multifamily

Housing Revenue Bonds (4340 South Monaco Project), Series 2025A and the City

and County of Denver, Colorado Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (4340 South

Monaco Project), Series 2025B for the purpose of financing the acquisition,

construction and equipping of an affordable multifamily rental housing facility located

in the City and County of Denver, Colorado and to pay certain expenses of such

Bonds (as defined below) issue; approving and authorizing execution of an

Indenture, a Financing Agreement, a Tax Regulatory Agreement, and a Bond

Purchase Agreement (each as defined below) with respect to the Bonds; making

findings and determinations with respect to the Project (as defined below) and the

Bonds; authorizing the execution and delivery of related documents; and repealing

all action heretofore taken in conflict herewith, in Council District 4. The Committee

approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-11-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member

Flynn, that Council Bill 25-0165 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en

bloc, carried by the following vote:

Placed upon final consideration and do pass

Aye:

Nay:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,

Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)

(None) (0)

Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

25-0147 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the easements, in their

entirety, 1) reserved in Ordinance No. 307, Series of 1969, recorded with

the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Book 83, Page 269; and 2) reserved in

Ordinance No. 20, Series of 1923, recorded with the Denver Clerk &

Recorder at Book 4899, Page 472, located at 123 Speer Boulevard

Approves an Ordinance to relinquish two easements, in their entirety, established in

the Vacating Ordinance No. 20, Series of 1923 and the Vacating Ordinance No. 307,

Series of 1969 located at 123 East Speer Boulevard, in Council District 7. The last

regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on

3-17-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-11-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member

Flynn, that Council Bill 25-0147 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, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,

Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)

Nay:

(None) (0)

25-0151 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of Josephine Street and a

portion of Columbine Street, adjacent to 4235 North Columbine Street, with

reservations.

Approves an Ordinance to vacate a portion of Josephine Street and a portion of

Columbine Street, adjacent to 4235 North Columbine Street, with reservations, in

Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on

2-11-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member

Flynn, that Council Bill 25-0151 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en

bloc, carried by the following vote:

Placed upon final consideration and do pass

Aye:

Nay:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,

Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)

(None) (0)

Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee

25-0087 A bill for an ordinance amending Article XI of Chapter 53 of the

Revised Municipal Code concerning the administration of a program that

offers real property tax assistance to eligible low-income property owners

and tenants in the City and County of Denver.

Amends Chapter 53, Article XI of the DRMC to change the administration of the

property tax rebate program from DHS to HOST, citywide. The Committee

approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-12-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member

Flynn, that Council Bill 25-0087 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, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,

Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)

Nay:

(None) (0)

25-0094 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the Community

Development Special Revenue Fund Series for the “Property Tax Rebate”

program and authorizing appropriations to transfer the balance from the

Denver Human Services “Affordability Program” Special Revenue Fund

(13813) to the “Property Tax Rebate” Special Revenue Fund (16818).

Establishes a new Fund in the Community Development Fund Series, the Property

Tax Rebate Program Special Revenue Fund, Fund number 16818, and authorizes

rescissions and appropriations to make transfers of cash balances related to the

Property Tax Rebate Program from the Affordability Program Special Revenue Fund

(13813) in the Human Services Fund Series, to the new Fund and establish budget.

This supports a companion ordinance to amend the Denver Revised Municipal Code

to transfer the administration of Property Tax Rebate Program from Denver Human

Services to the Department of Housing Stability, citywide. The Committee approved

filing this item at its meeting on 2-12-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member

Flynn, that Council Bill 25-0094 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, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,

Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)

Nay:

(None) (0)

PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT

Council President Sandoval announced that tonight, Council will hold a required public

hearing on Council Bill 25-0132 concerning the licensing and regulation of business

activities regarding certain natural medicine healing centers and the regulation of

natural medicine.

RECESS

Council took a recess.

COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

PROCLAMATIONS

25-0071 A Proclamation Congratulating the Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Committee on the Occasion of the 63rd Anniversary of the Annual Parade

on March 15, 2025.

A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member

Hinds, that Council Proclamation 25-0071 be adopted, carried by the following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,

Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)

Nay:

(None) (0)

25-0266 A Proclamation Celebrating Aztec New Year 2025.

A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member

Gilmore, that Council Proclamation 25-0266 be adopted, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,

Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)

Nay:

(None) (0)

PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION

Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services

Committee

25-0132 A bill for an ordinance concerning the licensing and regulation of

business activities regarding certain natural medicine healing centers and

the regulation of natural medicine.

Approves an Ordinance concerning the licensing and regulation of business activities

regarding certain natural medicine healing centers and the regulation of natural

medicine, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on

2-5-2025.

Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:13 p.m., Council

President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 25-0132. Jesse Parris

signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Travis Tyler Fluck, Reilly Steidle, Evan

Segura, Erin Spillane, Kyle Obenberger, Kelly Obenberger, Andrew Givens, and Kyle

Dyer signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Abby Soisson of the Department of

Excises and Licenses delivered the staff report.

A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member

Hinds, that Council Bill 25-0132 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,

carried by the following vote:

Placed upon final consideration and do pass

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,

Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)

Nay:

(None) (0)

ADJOURN

There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Sandoval

adjourned the meeting at 6:59 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