Minutes

Monday, May 12, 2025, 3:30 PM

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Council member Watson led the Pledge of Allegiance.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Council member Watson led the Land Acknowledgement.

ROLL CALL

Council members Gilmore and Hinds attended the meeting virtually. Council member

Sawyer attended the 5:30 p.m. session virtually.

Present:

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

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,

Torres, Watson, Sandoval (13)

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

The minutes of May 5, 2025, were distributed to members of Council. Council President

Sandoval ordered the minutes approved.

25-0689 Minutes of Monday, May 5, 2025.

Council Minutes 25-0689 were approved.

Approved

COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Council members Sawyer, Watson, Romero Campbell, Torres, Lewis, Gonzales-Gutierrez,

Flynn, and Alvidrez and Council President Sandoval made announcements.

PRESENTATIONS

COMMUNICATIONS

PROCLAMATIONS

25-0715 A Proclamation Recognizing May 2025 as Myositis Awareness

Month

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

Torres, that Council Proclamation 25-0715 be adopted, carried by the following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

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

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,

Torres, Watson, Sandoval (13)

Nay:

(None) (0)

25-0716 A Proclamation Recognizing World Facility Management Day 2025

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

Flynn, that Council Proclamation 25-0716 be adopted, carried by the following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

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

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,

Torres, Watson, Sandoval (13)

Nay:

(None) (0)

RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT

RESOLUTIONS

Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee

25-0575 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement

between the City and County of Denver and La Raza Services, Inc. dba

Servicios de La Raza, Inc. to provide care, treatment, and supportive

services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS.

Amends a contract with La Raza Services, Inc., dba Servicios de La Raza, Inc. to add

$152,884.00 for a new total of $589,984.00 and add one year for a new end date of

02-28-2026 to provide care, treatment, and supportive services to individuals living

with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area (TGA), citywide

(ENVHL-202368047-00/ENVHL-202578193-04). The last regularly scheduled Council

meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-2-2025. The Committee approved

filing this item at its meeting on 4-30-2025.

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

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0575 be adopted, carried by the following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady,

Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson, Sandoval (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Abstain:

Gonzales-Gutierrez (1)

BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION

Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services

Committee

25-0600 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 45 of the Code to regulate

the purchase of scrap metal by junk dealers.

Amends Chapter 45 of the Revised Municipal Code to place additional requirements

on junk dealers prior to accepting or purchasing scrap metal. The Committee

approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-30-2025. This item was postponed at

the 5-12-2025 meeting to 5-19-2025.

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

Romero Campbell, that Council Bill 25-0600 be ordered published, was followed by a

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

Alvidrez, that Council Bill 25-0600 be postponed to May 19, 2025, carried by the

following vote:

Postponed to a date certain

Aye:

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

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,

Torres, Watson, Sandoval (13)

Nay:

(None) (0)

BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION

South Platte River Committee

25-0549 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the “Grant and

Other Money Projects” Fund Series for the “National Western Center

Revenue Projects” program and authorizing a transfer from the “Excise

Tax Revenue Bond Fund” Series to the new “National Western Center

Revenue Projects” Fund.

Creates a new fund in the “Grant and Other Money Projects” Fund Series, Accounting

No. 38000, for the “National Western Center Revenue Projects” Fund, Accounting No.

38437 to receive and expend funds related to the Equestrian Center project at the

National Western Center; makes a cash transfer from the “Excise Tax Revenue Bond

Fund” Fund Series, Accounting No. 25000; and makes an initial appropriation in the

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

4-23-2025. This item was postponed at the 5-12-2025 meeting until 5-19-2025.

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

Sawyer, that Council Bill 25-0549 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,

was followed by a motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by

Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 25-0549 be postponed until after the public

hearing on Council Resolution 25-0548, carried by the following vote:

Postponed to a date certain

Aye:

Nay:

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

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,

Torres, Watson, Sandoval (13)

(None) (0)

25-0555 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental

Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Broadway

Station Metropolitan District No. 1, in Council District 7.

Approves an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City and County of

Denver, Colorado (City), and the Broadway Station Metropolitan District No. 1

(District), in Council District 7 (FINAN-202578484-00). The last regularly scheduled

Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-19-2025. The Committee

approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-23-2025.

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

Sawyer, that Council Bill 25-0555 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, Romero Campbell, Torres, Watson,

Sandoval (11)

Nay:

Parady (1)

Sawyer (1)

Absent:

Block Vote

A motion offered by Council member Watson, 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, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Torres,

Watson, Sandoval (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Sawyer (1)

Absent:

PROCLAMATIONS

25-0719 A Proclamation Honoring Denver’s First Crime Director Joseph

Moomaw (consent)

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

Flynn, that Council Proclamation 25-0719 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

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

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Torres,

Watson, Sandoval (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Sawyer (1)

Absent:

RESOLUTIONS

Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services

Committee

25-0584 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the

City and County of Denver and ABC Bus, Inc concerning a one-time

purchase of eight Electric Vehicle (EV) Optimal S1 low floor cutaway

shuttle buses for passenger shuttle operations at Denver International

Airport.

Approves a Purchase Order with ABC Bus Inc. for $3,097,772.88 for the one-time

purchase of eight Electric Vehicle (EV) Optimal S1 low floor cutaway shuttle buses for

passenger shuttle operations in the East and West Economy Parking Lots at Denver

International Airport, in Council District 11 (PO-00164496). The last regularly

scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-2-2025. The

Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-30-2025.

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

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0584 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

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

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Torres,

Watson, Sandoval (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Sawyer (1)

Absent:

25-0585 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City

and County of Denver and Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. concerning

program management support services for the Consolidated Rental Car

Facility and Common Transportation System at Denver International

Airport.

Approves a contract with Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. for $150,000,000.00 and for

ten years for program management support services, overseeing the development

of two major projects: a state-of-the-art Consolidated Rental Car Facility (ConRAC)

and an associated Common Transportation System (CTS) connecting the facility to

the terminal at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11

(PLANE-202476380). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day

review period is on 6-2-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its

meeting on 4-30-2025.

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

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0585 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

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

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Torres,

Watson, Sandoval (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Sawyer (1)

Absent:

25-0586 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the

City and County of Denver and Front Range Fire Apparatus concerning the

purchase of five support vehicles for Denver Fire Department operations at

Denver International Airport.

Approves a purchase order with Front Range Fire Apparatus for $9,615,640.00 for

two model 2026 F550 Patrol Unit Vehicles and three model 2026 Oshkosh Striker

Vehicles to support Denver Fire Department (DFD) operations at Denver

International Airport, in Council District 11 (PO-00165256). The last regularly

scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-2-2025. The

Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-30-2025.

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

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0586 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

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

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Torres,

Watson, Sandoval (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Sawyer (1)

Absent:

Finance & Governance Committee

25-0571 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver

Urban Renewal Authority (DURA).

Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver Urban Renewal Authority

(DURA). Approves the reappointment of Stacie Loucks to the Denver Urban Renewal

Authority for a term from 5-1-2025 through 4-30-2030 or until a successor is duly

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

4-29-2025.

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

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0571 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

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

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Torres,

Watson, Sandoval (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Sawyer (1)

Absent:

25-0582 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between

the City and County of Denver and Brannan Sand and Gravel Company,

L.L.C., for the purchase of aggregate raw materials for the Denver Asphalt

Plant, citywide.

Approves a Master Purchase Order with Brannan Sand and Gravel, LLC. for

$1,200,000.00 and with an end date of 2-28-2030 for the purchase of aggregate raw

materials for the Denver Asphalt Plant, citywide (SC-00010255). The last regularly

scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-2-2025. The

Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-29-2025.

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

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0582 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

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

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Torres,

Watson, Sandoval (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Sawyer (1)

Absent:

25-0587 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between

the City and County of Denver and Genuine Parts Company for the

purchase of various aftermarket auto parts to support City fleet vehicles,

citywide.

Approves a Master Purchase Order with Genuine Parts Company, dba NAPA Denver,

for $3,000,000.00 and for three years with two one-year options to extend for

Citywide purchases of various aftermarket auto parts to support City fleet vehicles,

citywide (SC-00010278). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the

30-day review period is on 6-2-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its

meeting on 4-29-2025.

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

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0587 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

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

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Torres,

Watson, Sandoval (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Sawyer (1)

Absent:

25-0590 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment to Lease

Agreement between the City and County of Denver and CAGSPI 4650, LLC

for storage at 4650 Steele Street, in the Elyria-Swansea Neighborhood, in

Council District 9.

Approves the First Amendment to Lease Agreement with CAGSPI 4650, LLC, to add

$8,472,981.11 for a new total of $16,327,335.09 and add 60 months for a new end

date of 11-18-2031 for storage at 4650 Steele Street, in the Elyria-Swansea

Neighborhood, in Council District 9 (FINAN-201950262-01/FINAN-202578918-01).

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

6-2-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-29-2025.

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

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0590 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

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

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Torres,

Watson, Sandoval (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Sawyer (1)

Absent:

Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

25-0565 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City

street system a parcel of land as a public alley, bounded by Glenarm Place,

22nd Street, Welton Street, and 21st Street.

Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as Public Alley,

bounded by Glenarm Place, 22nd Street, Welton Street, and 21st Street, in Council

District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-29-2025.

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

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0565 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

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

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Torres,

Watson, Sandoval (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Sawyer (1)

Absent:

25-0566 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City

street system a parcel of land as a public alley, bounded by East 2nd

Avenue, North Fillmore Street, East 3rd Avenue, and North Detroit Street.

Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as Public Alley,

bounded by East 2nd Avenue, North Fillmore Street, East 3rd Avenue, and North

Detroit Street, in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its

meeting on 4-29-2025.

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

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0566 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

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

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Torres,

Watson, Sandoval (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Sawyer (1)

Absent:

25-0567 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City

street system parcels of land as: 1) Public Alley, bounded by West 14th

Avenue, North Knox Court, West Colfax Avenue, and North King Street; and

2) North Knox Court, located near the intersection of North Knox Court and

West 14th Avenue.

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

bounded by West 14th Avenue, North Knox Court, West Colfax Avenue, and North

King Street, and 2) North Knox Court, located near the intersection of North Knox

Court and West 14th Avenue, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing

this item at its meeting on 4-29-2025.

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

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0567 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

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

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Torres,

Watson, Sandoval (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Sawyer (1)

Absent:

25-0572 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and

County of Denver and Talent & Acquisition, LLC to provide on-call

professional services for staff augmentation to support traffic

engineering/operations and Advanced Mobility programs, citywide.

Approves a contract with Talent & Acquisition, LLC dba STAND 8 for $3,000,000.00

and for three years with an end date of 4-30-2028 to provide on-call professional

services for staff augmentation to support traffic engineering/operations and

Advanced Mobility programs, citywide (DOTI-202578831). The last regularly

scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-2-2025. The

Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-29-2025.

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

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0572 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

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

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Torres,

Watson, Sandoval (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Sawyer (1)

Absent:

25-0573 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and

County of Denver and Barricade Holdings LLC for the 2025 Sign

Replacement On-Call to install new and/or maintain signs within the City

and County of Denver, citywide.

Approves a hard bid on-call contract with Barricade Holdings LLC dba Colorado

Barricade Company for $5,991,575.00 and NTP + 3 years for the 2025 Sign

Replacement On-Call to install new and/or maintain signs within the City and County

of Denver, citywide (DOTI-202578011-00). The last regularly scheduled Council

meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-2-2025. The Committee approved

filing this item at its meeting on 4-29-2025.

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

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0573 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Nay:

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

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Torres,

Watson, Sandoval (12)

(None) (0)

Absent:

Sawyer (1)

25-0574 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and

County of Denver and American Sign and Striping Company for the 2025

Sign Replacement On-Call to install new and/or maintain signs within the

City and County of Denver, citywide.

Approves a hard bid on-call contract with American Sign and Striping Company for

$4,420,817.50 and NTP + 3 years for the 2025 Sign Replacement On-Call to install

new and/or maintain signs within the City and County of Denver, citywide

(DOTI-202578980-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the

30-day review period is on 6-2-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its

meeting on 4-29-2025.

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

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0574 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

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

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Torres,

Watson, Sandoval (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Sawyer (1)

Absent:

25-0576 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and

County of Denver and Silva Construction, Inc. to provide 2025 Citywide

Concrete Panel Replacement, citywide.

Approves a contract with Silva Construction, Inc. for $820,190.00 and NTP + 120

days to provide 2025 Citywide Concrete Panel Replacement, citywide

(DOTI-202477091). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day

review period is on 6-2-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its

meeting on 4-29-2025.

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

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0576 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Nay:

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

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Torres,

Watson, Sandoval (12)

(None) (0)

Absent:

Sawyer (1)

25-0578 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and

County of Denver and Barricade Holdings LLC for the 2025 Pavement

Marking Master On-Call to install new and/or maintain existing pavement

markings within the City and County of Denver, citywide.

Approves a hard bid on-call contract with Barricade Holdings LLC dba Colorado

Barricade Company for $10,714,187.00 and NTP + 3 years for the 2025 Pavement

Marking Master On-Call to install new and/or maintain existing pavement markings

within the City and County of Denver, citywide (DOTI-202578010-00). The last

regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-2-2025.

The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-29-2025.

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

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0578 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

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

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Torres,

Watson, Sandoval (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Sawyer (1)

Absent:

25-0580 A resolution granting a revocable permit to MH HT DENVER, LLC, to

encroach into the right-of-way at 1616 Market Street.

Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to MH HT

Denver, LLC, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right-of-way with

two (2) elevated patios at 1616 Market Street, in Council District 10. The Committee

approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-29-2025.

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

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0580 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

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

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Torres,

Watson, Sandoval (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Sawyer (1)

Absent:

Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee

24-1871 A resolution approving a proposed Access Agreement between the

City and County of Denver and Embrey Builders, LLC for access to city

property located at 650 West Colfax Avenue to access groundwater wells

owned by the city to perform certain groundwater monitoring activities as

required by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, in

Council District 10.

Approves a non-financial access agreement with Embrey Builders, LLC, through

12-31-2028 for access to city property located at 650 West Colfax Avenue to access

groundwater wells owned by the city to perform certain groundwater monitoring

activities as required by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, in

Council District 10 (ESEQD-202476196). The last regularly scheduled Council

meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-2-2025. The Committee approved

filing this item at its meeting on 1-8-2025.

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

Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-1871 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

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

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Torres,

Watson, Sandoval (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Sawyer (1)

Absent:

25-0588 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 agreement with the State of Colorado Department of Safety,

Division of Criminal Justice, Office of Victim Programs for $1,000,000.00 and through

09-30-2025 to accept funding made available through the Federal Victim of Crime

Act to support the DA’s Crime Victim Compensation program, citywide

(DATTY-202578904). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day

review period is on 6-2-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its

meeting on 4-23-2025.

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

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0588 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

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

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Torres,

Watson, Sandoval (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Sawyer (1)

Absent:

25-0641 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase and Sale Agreement

between the City and County of Denver and Correctional Management, LLC,

for the acquisition by the City of land and improvements located at 4280

North Columbine Street in Denver's Elyria-Swansea neighborhood, in

Council District 9.

Approves the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City and County of Denver

and Correctional Management, LLC for $3,741,875.00 for 4280 North Columbine

Street in Denver’s Elyria-Swansea neighborhood, in Council District 9

(FINAN-202477549). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day

review period is on 6-2-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its

meeting on 5-7-2025.

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

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0641 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

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

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Torres,

Watson, Sandoval (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Sawyer (1)

Absent:

South Platte River Committee

25-0568 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City

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

intersection of East 50th Avenue and North Pearl Street.

Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as East 50th Avenue,

located near the intersection of East 50th Avenue and North Pearl Street, in Council

District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-30-2025.

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

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0568 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

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

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Torres,

Watson, Sandoval (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Sawyer (1)

Absent:

25-0569 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City

street system parcels of land as: 1) East 50th Avenue, located near the

intersection of East 50th Avenue and North Pearl Street; and 2) North Pearl

Street, located near the intersection of North Pearl Street and East 50th

Avenue.

Dedicates two City-owned parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) East 50th

Avenue, located near the intersection of East 50th Avenue and North Pearl Street,

and 2) North Pearl Street, located near the intersection of North Pearl Street and

East 50th Avenue, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at

its meeting on 4-30-2025.

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

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0569 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

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

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Torres,

Watson, Sandoval (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Sawyer (1)

Absent:

25-0570 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City

street system parcels of land as: 1) North Pearl Street, located near the

intersection of North Pearl Street and East 50th Avenue; 2) North

Washington Street, located at the intersection of North Washington Street

and East 50th Avenue; and 3) East 50th Avenue, located at the intersection

of East 50th Avenue and North Washington Street.

Dedicates three City-owned parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) North Pearl

Street, located near the intersection of North Pearl Street and East 50th Avenue, 2)

North Washington Street, located at the intersection of North Washington Street and

East 50th Avenue, and 3) East 50th Avenue, located at the intersection of East 50th

Avenue and North Washington Street, in Council District 9. The Committee approved

filing this item at its meeting on 4-30-2025.

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

Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0570 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

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

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Torres,

Watson, Sandoval (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Sawyer (1)

Absent:

BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION

Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services

Committee

25-0640 A bill for an ordinance approving a resolution requesting the

renewal and extension of the RiNo Business Improvement District for an

additional ten-year period.

For an ordinance approving a resolution requesting the renewal and extension of the

RiNo Business Improvement District for an additional ten-year period, in Council

District 9. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 5-19-2025.

The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-7-2025.

Council Bill 25-0640 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on

5/19/2025.

Ordered published with a future required public hearing

Finance & Governance Committee

25-0455 A bill for an ordinance authorizing the purchase of capital

equipment from the Planned Fleet Special Revenue Fund.

Approves the capital equipment purchase of vehicles from the Planned Fleet Special

Revenue Fund (SRF 11804) to support operations of the Department of

Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), citywide. The Committee approved filing

this item at its meeting on 4-29-2025.

Council Bill 25-0455 was ordered published

Ordered published

Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

25-0579 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1060

South Emporia Street in Windsor.

Approves a map amendment to rezone the property from OS-B to OS-A, located at

1060 South Emporia St. in the Windsor neighborhood, in Council District 5. If

ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 6-9-2025. The

Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-29-2025.

Council Bill 25-0579 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on

6/9/2025.

Ordered published with a future required public hearing

25-0599 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 54 of the Revised

Municipal Code creating additional requirements for persons who offer

electrical assisted bicycles or electric scooters for rent.

Amends Chapter 54 of the Revised Municipal Code to address micromobility rental

devices. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-6-2025.

Council Bill 25-0599 was ordered published.

Ordered published

Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee

25-0469 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 27 of the Code regarding

enforcement of the housing code.

Amends Chapter 27 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to allow the manager of

the department of public health and environment to order an owner or operator in

charge of a dwelling unit to provide relocation assistance to occupants if the unit has

been designated as unfit for human habitation. The Committee approved filing this

item at its meeting on 4-23-2025.

Council Bill 25-0469 was ordered published.

Ordered published

BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION

Finance & Governance Committee

25-0520 A bill for an ordinance approving the City Council reappointment of

Jane Feldman to the Denver Board of Ethics.

Approves the City Council reappointment of Jane Feldman to the Denver Board of

Ethics, for a term effective immediately and expiring on 4-1-2029. The Committee

approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-22-2025.

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

Flynn, that Council Bill 25-0520 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, Torres,

Watson, Sandoval (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Sawyer (1)

Absent:

25-0550 A bill for an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of an

aggregate amount not to exceed $8,500,000 of the City and County of

Denver, Colorado Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (The Rose on Colfax

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

Subordinate Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (The Rose on Colfax

Project) Series 2025B for the purpose of refinancing debt incurred in

connection with the acquisition, construction, renovation, rehabilitation,

improvement and equipping of an affordable multifamily 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 a Senior Financing Agreement, a Subordinate

Financing Agreement, and a Tax Regulatory 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 $8,500,000 of the City and County of Denver, Colorado Multifamily Housing

Revenue Bonds (The Rose on Colfax Project) Series 2025A and the City and County

of Denver, Colorado Subordinate Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (The Rose on

Colfax Project) Series 2025B for the purpose of refinancing debt incurred in

connection with the acquisition, construction, renovation, rehabilitation,

improvement and equipping of an affordable multifamily 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 a Senior Financing

Agreement, a Subordinate Financing Agreement, and a Tax Regulatory 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 8. The Committee approved

filing this item at its meeting on 4-22-2025.

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

Flynn, that Council Bill 25-0550 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, Torres,

Watson, Sandoval (12)

(None) (0)

Absent:

Sawyer (1)

25-0551 A bill for an ordinance amending ordinance 1841, series of 2024, to

authorize a capital equipment purchase from the Public Health Federal

Grant Special Revenue Fund.

Amends Ordinance No. 1841, Series 2024, concerning a capital equipment purchase

from the “Criminal Justice Early Intervention Grant" program, to correct the fund

name and number, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting

on 4-22-2025.

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

Flynn, that Council Bill 25-0551 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, Torres,

Watson, Sandoval (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Sawyer (1)

Absent:

25-0553 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 20 of the Denver Revised

Municipal Code to add the Medical and Dental Self Insurance funds.

Amending Chapter 20 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to add Self-Insurance

Funds under 60000 Internal Service Funds, citywide. The Committee approved filing

this item at its meeting on 4-22-2025.

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

Flynn, that Council Bill 25-0553 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, Torres,

Watson, Sandoval (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Sawyer (1)

Absent:

25-0589 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement to

Exchange Property between the City and County of Denver and ACM Park

Hill JV VII LLC, by which the City and County of Denver will exchange

property located on E. 56th Avenue in Adams County for ACM's property

located at 4141 E. 35th Avenue, in Council District 8.

Approves an Agreement to Exchange Property between the City and County of

Denver (“CCD”) and ACM Park Hill JV VII LLC. (“ACM”) CCD will exchange property

located on E. 56th Avenue in Adams County for ACM’s property located at 4141 E.

35th Avenue, in Council District 8 (FINAN-202578106). The last regularly scheduled

Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-19-2025. The Committee

approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-29-2025.

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

Flynn, that Council Bill 25-0589 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, Torres,

Watson, Sandoval (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Sawyer (1)

Absent:

Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee

24-1728 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendatory

Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Public

Schools, to provide behavioral health related programming.

Amends a contract with School District #1 (Denver Public Schools) for $1,722,200

and a new end date of 9-30-2025 to provide behavioral health related programming,

citywide (ENVHL-202477003-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting

within the 30-day review period is on 5-19-2025. The Committee approved filing this

item at its meeting on 12-4-2024.

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

Flynn, that Council Bill 24-1728 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, Torres,

Watson, Sandoval (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Sawyer (1)

Absent:

25-0546 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory

Agreement between the City and County of Denver and University of

Colorado Hospital Authority, to provide care, treatment, and supportive

services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS.

Amends an intergovernmental agreement with University of Colorado Hospital

Authority (UCHA) to add $598,299.00 for a new total of $2,636,710.00 and add one

year for a new end date of 02-28-2026 to provide care, treatment, and supportive

services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area

(TGA), citywide (202368046-04/202578471-04). The last regularly scheduled Council

meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-19-2025. The Committee approved

filing this item at its meeting on 4-23-2025.

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

Flynn, that Council Bill 25-0546 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, Torres,

Watson, Sandoval (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Sawyer (1)

Absent:

PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT

Council President Sandoval announced that tonight there will be a required

public hearing on Council Bill 25-0411 changing the zoning classification for

589 & 595 South Lincoln Street, and 35 East Center Avenue in Washington

Park West; and a courtesy public hearing on Council Resolution 25-0548

approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver

and National Western Center Authority to provide financial support for the

design and construction of the Equestrian Center project at the National

Western Center, upon execution through March 1, 2063, in Council District

RECESS

COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

PROCLAMATIONS

25-0717 A Proclamation Honoring the Powers family for multi-generational

service to the Denver Police Department

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

Watson, that Council Proclamation 25-0717 be adopted, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

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

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Torres,

Watson, Sandoval (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Sawyer (1)

Absent:

25-0718 A Proclamation Recognizing Michelle Jeske for 23 years of service

to Denver Public Library

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

Watson, that Council Proclamation 25-0718 be adopted, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

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

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Torres,

Watson, Sandoval (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Sawyer (1)

Absent:

REQUIRED PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL

CONSIDERATION

Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

25-0411 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 589 &

595 South Lincoln Street, and 35 East Center Avenue in Washington Park

West.

Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-TU-B2 UO-3 to U-RH-3A,

located at 589 & 595 South Lincoln Street and 35 E Center Avenue in Council District

7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-1-2025.

Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 7:00 p.m., Council

President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 25-0411. Booker

Lightman, Caitlin Braun, Connor Shea, Gertrude Grant, Linda Fabrizio, and Max

Lubarsky spoke in favor of the bill. Thomas Topero and Catherine Fontain spoke in a

neutral position on the bill. Edson Ibañez of Community Planning and Development

delivered the staff report.

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

Romero Campbell, that Council Bill 25-0411 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, Torres,

Watson, Sandoval (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Sawyer (1)

Absent:

COURTESY PUBLIC HEARINGS - RESOLUTIONS

South Platte River Committee

25-0548 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City

and County of Denver and National Western Center Authority to provide

financial support for the design and construction of the Equestrian Center

project at the National Western Center, upon execution through March 1,

2063, in Council District 9.

Approves a Project Support Agreement between the City and County of Denver and

the National Western Center Authority to provide financial support for the design and

construction of the Equestrian Center project at the National Western Center, upon

execution through March 1, 2063, in Council District 9 (FINAN-202579112). The last

regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-2-2025.

The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-23-2025. Pursuant to

Council Rule 3.6, this item was called out at the 5-12-2025 meeting for a one-week

postponement to the 5-19-2025 meeting. This item was postponed at the 5-19-2025

meeting until 6-2-2025.

Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 7:54 p.m., Council

President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 25-0548. Maria Alcala,

Noah Kaplan, Jocelyn Hittle, Kari Black, and Nancy Santos spoke in favor of the

resolution. Candi CdeBaca and Anne Elizabeth spoke in a neutral position on the bill.

Li Mattson, Harmony Cumming, Amanda Morian, and Jen Winkle spoke in opposition

to the bill. The National Western Center Office and Authority staff delivered the staff

report.

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

member Torres, that Council Resolution 25-0548 be adopted. Pursuant to Council

Rule 3.6, Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez then requested to postpone this item

at the 5-12-2025 meeting to the next regular Council meeting on 5-19-2025.

Postponed

25-0549 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the “Grant and

Other Money Projects” Fund Series for the “National Western Center

Revenue Projects” program and authorizing a transfer from the “Excise

Tax Revenue Bond Fund” Series to the new “National Western Center

Revenue Projects” Fund.

Creates a new fund in the “Grant and Other Money Projects” Fund Series, Accounting

No. 38000, for the “National Western Center Revenue Projects” Fund, Accounting No.

38437 to receive and expend funds related to the Equestrian Center project at the

National Western Center; makes a cash transfer from the “Excise Tax Revenue Bond

Fund” Fund Series, Accounting No. 25000; and makes an initial appropriation in the

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

4-23-2025. This item was postponed at the 5-12-2025 meeting until 5-19-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council

member Torres, that Council Bill 25-0549 be postponed to May 19, 2025, carried by

the following vote:

Postponed to a date certain

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann,

Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Torres, Watson, Sandoval

(11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Hinds, Sawyer (2)

PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

Council President Sandoval announced that on Monday, June 9, 2025,

Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 25-0579 changing

the zoning classification for 1060 South Emporia Street in Windsor; and on

Monday, May 19, 2025, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council

Bill 25-0640 requesting the renewal and extension of the RiNo Business

Improvement District for an additional ten-year period. Any protests against

Council Bill 25-0579, must be filed with the Council Offices no later than

noon on Monday, June 2, 2025.

ADJOURN

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

adjourned the meeting at 9:50 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