Minutes

Monday, February 5, 2024, 3:30 PM

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Council member Sawyer led the Pledge of Allegiance.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Council member Sawyer led the Land Acknowledgement.

ROLL CALL

Council member Flynn attended virtually.

Present:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (12)

Absent:

Gilmore (1)

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

The minutes of Monday, January 29, 2024 were distributed to Council. Council

President Torres ordered the minutes approved.

24-0142 Minutes of Monday, January 29, 2024.

Council Minutes 24-0142 were approved.

Approved

COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Council President Torres and Council members Alvidrez, Sawyer, Gonzales-Gutierrez,

Watson, Romero Campbell, and Lewis offered announcements.

PRESENTATIONS

COMMUNICATIONS

PROCLAMATIONS

24-0145 A Proclamation Honoring Dr. Dana D. Williams for her 23 years of

Employment with the City and County of Denver

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

Hinds, that Council Proclamation 24-0145 be adopted, carried by the following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Gilmore (1)

Absent:

RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT

Block Vote

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

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

Approved the consent agenda

Aye:

Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady,

Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Alvidrez, Gilmore (2)

PROCLAMATIONS

24-0110 A Proclamation in Support of Expediting the Work Authorization

Process for Asylum Seekers (consent)

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

Hinds, that Council Proclamation 24-0110 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady,

Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Alvidrez, Gilmore (2)

24-0146 A Proclamation Celebrating Lunar New Year 2024 (consent)

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

Hinds, that Council Proclamation 24-0146 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady,

Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Alvidrez, Gilmore (2)

RESOLUTIONS

Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee

24-0056 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between

the City and County of Denver and TMA CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY, LLC

concerning airfield concrete repair materials at Denver International

Airport.

Approves a master purchase order with TMA Construction Supply LLC for

$1,800,000.00 and for one year with four one-year renewal options for the purchase

of airfield concrete repair materials for Denver International Airport, in Council

District 11 (SC-00008830). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the

30-day review period is on 2-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at

its meeting on 1-24-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0056 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady,

Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Alvidrez, Gilmore (2)

24-0057 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the

City and County of Denver and Kinetic Energy Services LLC concerning

utility locate services at Denver International Airport.

Amends a contract with Kinetic Energy Services, LLC by adding $195,000 for a new

total of $675,000 to provide Utility Locate Services at Denver International Airport,

in Council District 11. No change to contract duration (PLANE-202371528;

202054580). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review

period is on 2-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on

1-24-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0057 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady,

Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Alvidrez, Gilmore (2)

Finance & Governance Committee

24-0031 A resolution approving a proposed Lease Agreement between the

City and County of Denver and CoreCivic, Inc. for 4511 East 46th Avenue in

Council District 8.

Approves a Lease Agreement with CoreCivic, Inc for 4511 East 46th Avenue and an

end date of 6-30-2024, in Council District 8. FINAN-202472066-00. The last regularly

scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-20-2024. The

Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-16-2024. Council member

Lewis called this item out at the 1-29-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to

2-05-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0031 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady,

Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Alvidrez, Gilmore (2)

24-0042 A resolution approving a proposed amendment to master purchase

order with Fastenal Company, by adding funds to provide products and

materials for the maintenance, repair, and operations of facilities,

citywide.

Amends Master Purchase Order with Fastenal Company for an additional $450,000

for a new total of $900,000 to provide products and materials for the maintenance,

repair, and operations of facilities, citywide. No change in contract term length

(SC-00007683). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day

review period is on 2-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its

meeting on 1-23-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0042 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady,

Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Alvidrez, Gilmore (2)

24-0045 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments and

reappointments to the Denver Nonprofit Engagement Commission.

Approves the Mayoral appointments and reappointment of the following individuals

to the Denver Nonprofit Engagement Commission of 3 years ending on 12-31-2026:

Reappointment of Gerardo Lopez, Tracey Stewart, and Danielle “Dee Dee” Devuyst

and the appointment of Cindy Chang, Dede de Percin, and Liane Morrison. The

Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-23-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0045 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady,

Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Alvidrez, Gilmore (2)

24-0060 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendment to Lease

Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Salvation Army

for property located in Council District 9.

Amends a lease agreement with The Salvation Army to add $12 for a new total of

$58 and 2 years and 3 months for a new end term of 12-31-2024 for continued use

and operations at the Crossroads Shelter, located in Council District 9

(FINAN-202371261/ Alfresco 201951840). The last regularly scheduled Council

meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-26-2024. The Committee approved

filing this item at its meeting on 1-23-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0060 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady,

Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Alvidrez, Gilmore (2)

24-0061 A resolution approving a proposed License Agreement between the

City and County of Denver and Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless

for a cellular tower at Denver Fire Department Station 28 in Council District

Approves a License Agreement with Cellco Partnership, operating as Verizon

Wireless for $332,464.80 and an end date of 9-30-2033 for placement, operation,

and maintenance of cellular equipment on the tower at Denver Fire Department

Station 28, in Council District 2 (FINAN-202371614). The last regularly scheduled

Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-26-2024. The Committee

approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-23-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0061 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady,

Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Alvidrez, Gilmore (2)

24-0065 A resolution approving a proposed Amendment to Easement

between the City and County of Denver and Public Service Company of

Colorado relating to City property located in Council District 3.

Amends Permanent Easement (2007183889) with Public Service Company of

Colorado (PSCo) to allow for maintenance, repair, upgrade, replacement and

operation(s) within the easement area(s) of 1200 W. River Drive, in Council District

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

on 2-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-23-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0065 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady,

Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Alvidrez, Gilmore (2)

24-0066 A resolution approving a proposed Amendment to Easement

between the City and County of Denver and Public Service Company of

Colorado relating to City property located in Council District 3.

Amends the existing Permanent Easement (2007183891) for maintenance, repair,

upgrade, replacement and operation(s) within the easement area(s) of 2300 W. 11th

Avenue, in Council District 3. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the

30-day review period is on 2-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at

its meeting on 1-23-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0066 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady,

Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Alvidrez, Gilmore (2)

24-0067 A resolution approving a proposed Amendment to Easement

between the City and County of Denver and Public Service Company of

Colorado relating to City property located in Council District 3.

Amends the existing Permanent Easement (2007183892) with the Public Service

Company of Colorado for maintenance, repair, upgrade, replacement and

operation(s) within the easement area(s) of 2300 West 11th Avenue, in Council

District 3. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review

period is on 2-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on

1-23-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0067 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady,

Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Alvidrez, Gilmore (2)

24-0068 A resolution approving a proposed Amendment to Easement

between the City and County of Denver and Public Service Company of

Colorado relating to City property located in Council District 3.

Amends the existing Permanent Easement (2008105989) with the Public Service

Company of Colorado for maintenance, repair, upgrade, replacement and

operation(s) within the easement area(s) of 2000 West 3rd Avenue, in Council

District 3. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review

period is on 2-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on

1-23-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0068 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady,

Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Alvidrez, Gilmore (2)

24-0069 A resolution approving a proposed Amendment to Easement

between the City and County of Denver and Public Service Company of

Colorado relating to City property located in Council District 3.

Amends the existing Permanent Easement (2006142601) with the Public Service

Company of Colorado for maintenance, repair, upgrade, replacement and

operation(s) within the easement area(s) of 1800 West 1st Avenue, in Council

District 3. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review

period is on 2-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on

1-23-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0069 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady,

Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Alvidrez, Gilmore (2)

24-0070 A resolution approving a proposed Amendment to Easement

between the City and County of Denver and Public Service Company of

Colorado relating to City property located in Council District 3.

Amends the existing Permanent Easement (2008105989) with Public Service

Company of Colorado for maintenance, repair, upgrade, replacement and

operation(s) within the easement area(s) of 1953 West 3rd Avenue, in Council

District 3. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review

period is on 2-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on

1-23-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0070 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady,

Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Alvidrez, Gilmore (2)

24-0075 A resolution approving a proposed amendment to master purchase

order with Quebec Hospitality LLC, doing business as Colorado Hospitality

Services, by adding funds to provide hotel rooms for migrant sheltering,

citywide.

Amends a purchase order with Quebec Hospitality LLC, doing business as Colorado

Hospitality Services for up to $25,000,000 and an end term of 6-30-2024 to provide

hotels rooms for migrant sheltering, citywide (PO-00124826). The last regularly

scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-26-2024. The

Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-23-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0075 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady,

Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Alvidrez, Gilmore (2)

Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

24-0017 A resolution approving a proposed master purchase order with

SuperTrees Colorado LLC for the purchase of balled, burlap, and container

trees for Denver Parks and Recreation Forestry Division, citywide.

Approves a master purchase order with SuperTrees Colorado LLC for $3,000,000

and a term of 3 years with two optional 1-year renewals with an end date of

12-31-2028 for the purchase of balled, burlap, and container trees for the Denver

Parks and Recreation Forestry Division, citywide. SC-00008828. The last regularly

scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-26-2024. The

Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-16-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0017 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady,

Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Alvidrez, Gilmore (2)

24-0018 A resolution approving a proposed master purchase order with

Little Valley Wholesale Nursery, for the purchase of balled, burlap, and

container trees for Denver Parks and Recreation Forestry Division,

citywide.

Approves a master purchase order with Little Valley Wholesale Nursery, LLC for

$500,000 and term of 3 years with two optional 1-year renewals with an end date of

12-31-2028 for the purchase of balled, burlap, and container trees for Denver Parks

and Recreation Forestry Division, citywide. SC-00008829. The last regularly

scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-26-2024. The

Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-16-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0018 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady,

Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Alvidrez, Gilmore (2)

24-0023 A resolution approving a proposed master purchase order with

Green Spot, Inc., for the purchase of balled, burlap, and container trees for

Denver Parks and Recreation Forestry Division, citywide.

Approves a master purchase order with Green Spot, Inc. for $2,000,000 and term of

3 years with two optional 1-year renewals with an end date of 12-31-2028 for the

purchase of balled, burlap, and container trees for Denver Parks and Recreation

Forestry Division, citywide. SC-00008827. The last regularly scheduled Council

meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-26-2024. The Committee approved

filing this item at its meeting on 1-16-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0023 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady,

Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Alvidrez, Gilmore (2)

24-0024 A resolution approving a proposed master purchase order with

Edmundson, Inc., doing business as Arbor Valley Nursery, for the purchase

of balled, burlap, and container trees for Denver Parks and Recreation

Forestry Division, citywide.

Approves a master purchase order with Edmundson Inc., operating as Arbor Valley

Nursery for $2,000,000 and a term of 3 years with two optional 1-year renewals

with an end date of 12-31-2028 for the purchase of balled, burlap, and container

trees for Denver Parks and Recreation Forestry Division, citywide. SC-00008826.

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

2-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-16-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0024 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady,

Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Alvidrez, Gilmore (2)

24-0030 A resolution approving a proposed master purchase order with

Wylde Ibis, LLC, for the purchase of outdoor sign fabrication and

installation, citywide.

Approves a master purchase order with Wylde Ibis for $1,000,000 and a term of 3

years with two optional 1-year renewals with an end date of 12-31-2028 for the

purchase of outdoor sign fabrication and installation, citywide. SC-00008683. The

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

2-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-16-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0030 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady,

Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Alvidrez, Gilmore (2)

24-0049 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of 40th and Fox

North Subdivision.

Approves 40th and Fox North Subdivision, a proposed Subdivision Plat located

between West 39th Avenue and West 41st Avenue, and North Huron Street and

North Fox Street, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its

meeting on 1-23-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0049 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady,

Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Alvidrez, Gilmore (2)

24-0050 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City

street system a parcel of land as North Galapago Street, located near the

intersection of North Galapago Street and West 39th Avenue.

Dedicates a parcel of land as North Galapago Street, located near the intersection of

North Galapago Street and West 39th Avenue, in Council District 9. The Committee

approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-23-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0050 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady,

Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Alvidrez, Gilmore (2)

24-0051 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City

street system a parcel of land as North Brighton Boulevard, located at the

intersection of North Brighton Boulevard and 31st Street.

Dedicates a parcel of land as North Brighton Boulevard, located near the intersection

of North Brighton Boulevard and 31st Street, in Council District 9. The Committee

approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-23-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0051 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady,

Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Alvidrez, Gilmore (2)

24-0052 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City

street system parcels of land as: 1) Public Alley, bounded by Lawrence

Street, 22nd Street, Arapahoe Street, and 21st Street; and 2) Lawrence

Street, located near the intersection of 21st Street and Lawrence Street.

Dedicates two parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) Public Alley, bounded by

Lawrence Street, 22nd Street, Arapahoe Street and 21st Street, and 2) Lawrence

Street, located near the intersection of 21st Street and Lawrence Street, in Council

District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-23-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0052 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady,

Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Alvidrez, Gilmore (2)

24-0053 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City

street system a parcel of land as East 50th Avenue, located at the

intersection of North Sherman Street and East 50th Avenue.

Dedicates a parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as East 50th Avenue, located at

the intersection of North Sherman Street and East 50th Avenue, in Council District 9.

The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-23-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0053 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady,

Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Alvidrez, Gilmore (2)

24-0054 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City

street system a parcel of land as a public alley, bounded by West 42nd

Avenue, North Zuni Street, West 43rd Avenue, and North Alcott Street.

Dedicates a parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as Public Alley, bounded by West

42nd Avenue, North Zuni Street, West 43rd Avenue and North Alcott Street, in

Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on

1-23-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0054 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady,

Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Alvidrez, Gilmore (2)

24-0055 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City

street system a parcel of land as Leetsdale Drive, located near the

intersection of Leetsdale Drive and South Forest Street.

Dedicates a parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as Leetsdale Drive, located near

the intersection of Leetsdale Drive & South Forest Street, in Council District 5. The

Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-23-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0055 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady,

Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Alvidrez, Gilmore (2)

Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee

24-0043 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a

proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the

State of Colorado Department of Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice,

Office of Victim Programs, concerning the “Crime Victim Compensation”

program and the funding therefor.

Approves a grant award from the State of Colorado Department of Public Safety,

Division of Criminal Justice, Office of Victim Programs in the amount of $2,000,000

and an end term of 9-30-2024 to support the DA’s Crime Victim Compensation

program, citywide (DATTY-202371821). The last regularly scheduled Council

meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-26-2024. The Committee approved

filing this item at its meeting on 1-24-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0043 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady,

Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Alvidrez, Gilmore (2)

24-0046 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a

proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the

United States of America Department of Public Safety, Division of Criminal

Justice, concerning the "State’s Mission for Assistance in Recruiting and

Training (SMART) Childcare Center Project" program and the funding

therefor.

Approves a grant agreement with the State of Colorado, Department of Public

Safety, Division of Criminal Justice for $1,230,000 and a term ending on 3-31-2026

to create a childcare program for law enforcement personnel, citywide

(POLIC-202372053-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the

30-day review period is on 2-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at

its meeting on 1-24-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0046 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady,

Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Alvidrez, Gilmore (2)

24-0047 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement

between the City and County of Denver and Second Chance Center, Inc. for

reentry programming to reduce recidivism through targeted supportive

services delivered both in jail and at the center in Council District 10.

Amends a contract with Second Chance Center, Inc. by adding $895,416 for a new

total of $3,357,810 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-24 for reentry

programming to reduce recidivism through targeted supportive services delivered

both in jail and at the center, in Council District 10 (ENVHL-202158589 /

SAFTY-202372029-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the

30-day review period is on 2-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at

its meeting on 1-24-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0047 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady,

Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Alvidrez, Gilmore (2)

24-0048 A resolution approving a proposed Funding Agreement between

the City and County of Denver and Elevation Community Land Trust to

provide funding for the acquisition of property located at 1523 and 1551

Verbena Street, which will be used as affordable housing.

Approves a funding agreement with Elevation Community Land Trust in the amount

of $1,600,000 to assist with the acquisition of a property, located at 1523 and 1551

Verbena Street, which currently contains nine dwelling units to be subsequently

redeveloped to contain at least ten affordable for-sale units, in Council District 8

(HOST-202371985). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day

review period is on 2-20-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its

meeting on 1-24-2024. Council member Lewis called this item out at the 1-29-2024

meeting for a one-week postponement to 2-05-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0048 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady,

Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Alvidrez, Gilmore (2)

24-0074 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a

proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment concerning the

“State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) - American Rescue Plan

Act (ARPA)” Program and the funding therefor.

Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Public Health and

Environment for $899,678 and through 06-30-24 for pass through funding from the

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to accept core public health services funding for

programming including but not limited to personnel services, community health

equipment, and community health outreach and engagement, citywide

(ENVHL-202372061). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day

review period is on 2-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its

meeting on 1-24-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0074 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady,

Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Alvidrez, Gilmore (2)

BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION

Finance & Governance Committee

24-0041 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental

Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Regional

Transportation District (RTD) to provide ECOPASS transportation access to

City employees, citywide.

Approves an inter-governmental agreement with the Regional Transportation

District (RTD) for $328,900 and an end term of 12-31-2024 to provide ECOPASS

transportation access to City employees, citywide (CSAHR-202370946-00). The last

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

2-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-23-2024.

Council Bill 24-0041 was ordered published.

Ordered published

24-0058 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and appropriation

in the General Fund and the Capital Improvement Fund to make cash

transfers to the Border Crisis Special Revenue Fund for costs related to

support for asylum seekers.

Rescinds, appropriates, and makes cash transfers from the General Fund

Contingency and the Capital Improvement and Capital Maintenance Fund (34080) to

support expenditures in the amount of $25,000,000 in the Border Crisis Response

Special Revenue Fund (13809). The Committee approved filing this item at its

meeting on 1-23-2024.

Council Bill 24-0058 was ordered published.

Ordered published

24-0062 A bill for an ordinance designating certain properties as being

required for public use and authorizing use and acquisition thereof by

negotiation or through condemnation proceedings of fee simple, easement

and other interests, including any rights and interests related or

appurtenant to properties designated as needed for the bridge project at

South Monaco Street Parkway over Cherry Creek, including sidewalks,

roadways and intersections between 1320 South Monaco Street Parkway

and 1483 South Monaco Street Parkway.

Grants the authority to acquire through negotiated purchase or condemnation all or

any portion of any property interest as needed for the bridge project at South

Monaco Street Parkway over Cherry Creek, including sidewalks, roadways and

intersections between 1320 South Monaco Street Parkway and 1483 South Monaco

Street Parkway, in Council District 6. This includes easement interests, access

rights, improvements, buildings, fixtures, licenses, and permits as part of the

Project. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-23-2024.

Council Bill 24-0062 was ordered published.

Ordered published

24-0063 A bill for an ordinance designating certain properties as being

required for public use and authorizing use and acquisition thereof by

negotiation or through condemnation proceedings of fee simple, easement

and other interests, including any rights and interests related or

appurtenant to properties designated as needed for the construction of

Weir Gulch Reach 1, Decatur Street, in Council District 3.

Grants the authority to acquire through negotiated purchase or condemnation of all

or any portion of any property interest as needed for the construction of Weir Gulch

Reach 1, Decatur Street, in Council District 3. This includes easement interests,

access rights and any improvements on the property as part of the project. The

Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-23-2024.

Council Bill 24-0063 was ordered published.

Ordered published

24-0064 A bill for an ordinance designating certain properties as being

required for public use and authorizing use and acquisition thereof by

negotiation or through condemnation proceedings of fee simple, easement

and other interests, including any rights and interests related or

appurtenant to properties designated as needed for the completion of the

Peoria Street HSIP 23 Vision Zero project, in Council District 8.

Grants the authority to acquire through negotiated purchase or condemnation all or

any portion of any property interest as needed for the completion of the Peoria

Street HSIP 23 Vision Zero project, in Council District 8. This includes easement

interests, access rights and any improvements on the property as part of the

project. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-23-2024.

Council Bill 24-0064 was ordered published.

Ordered published

24-0072 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an

appropriation in the “Denver Public Library” Special Revenue Fund, to

make a cash transfer to and appropriation in the “Library Capital” Fund.

Appropriates $650,000 in the Denver Public Library Special Revenue Fund (15830) to

transfer cash and appropriate budget in the Denver Public Library Capital Projects

Fund (34041). The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-23-2024.

Council Bill 24-0072 was ordered published.

Ordered published

BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION

Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee

24-0025 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory

Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and

Hospital Authority, to provide paramedics and vans in support of the

Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) program.

Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority

by adding $2,618,668 for a new total of $5,113,900.57 and one year with a new end

date of 12-31-2024 to continue to provide paramedics and vans in support of the

Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) program, citywide.

ENVHL-202371479-01/ENVHL-202265543-01. The last regularly scheduled Council

meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-20-2024. The Committee approved

filing this item at its meeting on 1-17-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0025 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en

bloc, carried by the following vote:

Placed upon final consideration and do pass

Aye:

Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady,

Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Alvidrez, Gilmore (2)

ADJOURN

There being no objections and no further business before the City Council, Council

President Torres adjourned the meeting at 4:12 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