Minutes

Tuesday, February 20, 2024, 3:30 PM

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Council member Sandoval led the Pledge of Allegiance.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Council member Sandoval led the Land Acknowledgement.

ROLL CALL

Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez attended the meeting 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 12, 2024, were distributed to members of Council. Council

President Torres ordered the minutes approved.

24-0194 Minutes of Monday, February 12, 2024.

COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Council members Hinds, Flynn and Alvidrez offered announcements.

PRESENTATIONS

COMMUNICATIONS

PROCLAMATIONS

24-0201 A Proclamation Honoring the History of Black Denver Police Officers

from 1880 to Present

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

Flynn, that Council Proclamation 24-0201 be adopted, 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)

RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT

RESOLUTIONS

Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee

24-0073 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement

between the City and County of Denver and LAZ Parking Midwest, LLC

doing business as LAZ KARP Associates, LLC for city vehicle parking at the

Denver Post Building.

Amends a contract with LAZ KARP Associates, LLC by adding $200,000 for a new

total of $675,000 and 10 months for a new end date of 12-31-25 for city vehicle

parking at the Denver Post Building, in Council District 10 (ENVHL-202263401-03).

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

3-11-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-24-2024.

Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez called this item out at the 2-20-2024 meeting

for a one-week postponement to 2-26-2024.

Pursuant to Council Rule 3.7, Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez called out this

item at the 2-20-24 meeting for a one-week postponement to 2-26-24.

Postponed

Finance & Governance Committee

24-0135 A resolution to set a public hearing relating to the adoption of the

17th and Newton Urban Redevelopment Plan and directing the Denver

Urban Renewal Authority to take certain actions in connection with the

hearing.

Sets a public hearing relating to the adoption of the 17th and Newton Urban

Redevelopment Plan and directing the Denver Urban Renewal Authority to take

certain actions in connection with the hearing, in Council District 3. The Committee

approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-6-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0135 be adopted, failed to carry by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

(None) (0)

Nay:

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

Kashmann, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer,

Torres, Watson (12)

Abstain:

Lewis (1)

Block Vote

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

Hinds, 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, & Aviation Services Committee

24-0125 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the

City and County of Denver and Carahsoft Technology Corporation

concerning a one-time purchase of 2024 ServiceNow Product and License

Renewal at Denver International Airport.

Approves a purchase order with Carahsoft Technology Corporation for $621,116.16

for the one-time purchase of 2024 ServiceNow Product and License Renewal for

Denver International Airport, in Council District 11 (PO-00143855). The last

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

3-11-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-7-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0125 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)

24-0127 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the

City and County of Denver and Tastes DEN JV, LLC concerning

reimbursement for the purchase of RTD EcoPasses for concessionaire

employees at Denver International Airport.

Amends a contract with Taste DEN JV, LLC doing business as Aviano Coffee, El

Chingon, Mizu Sushi Izakaya to integrate reimbursement language to Denver

International Airport for the purchase of the Regional Transportation District (RTD)

EcoPasses for concessionaire employees, in Council District 11 (PLANE

202372045-01/201951175). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the

30-day review period is on 3-11-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at

its meeting on 2-7-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0127 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)

24-0128 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the

City and County of Denver and Rocky Mountain Hospitality Partners, LLC

concerning reimbursement for the purchase of RTD EcoPasses for

concessionaire employees at Denver International Airport.

Amends a contract with Rocky Mountain Hospitality Partners, LLC doing business as

Dazbog to integrate reimbursement language to Denver International Airport for the

purchase of the Regional Transportation District (RTD) EcoPasses for concessionaire

employees, in Council District 11 (PLANE 202372047-01/201630761). The last

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

3-11-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-7-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0128 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)

24-0139 A resolution of city council consenting to the Mayor’s appointment

of Molly Duplechian as the Director of Excise and Licenses.

Approves the Mayoral appointment of Molly Duplechian as Executive Director of the

Department of Excise and Licensing, pursuant to Charter Section § 2.2.6 (D). The

Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-7-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0139 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

24-0115 A resolution approving a proposed amendment to master purchase

order with Midwest Veterinary Supply, Inc., by adding funds for the

purchase of veterinarian vaccinations and supplies for the Denver Animal

Shelter.

Amends a purchase order with Midwest Veterinary Supply Inc. to add $500,000 for a

new total of $900,000 for the purchase of veterinarian vaccinations and supplies for

the Denver Animal Shelter, in Council District 3. No change in term length

(SC-00006927). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day

review period is on 3-11-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its

meeting on 2-6-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0115 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)

24-0117 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City

and County of Denver and TruLink LLC to provide telecommunication

technicians to assist with various communication cabling.

Approves an on-call contract with TruLink LLC for $10,000,000 and for 5 years with

an end term of 2-1-2029 to provide telecommunication technicians to assist with

various communication cabling at locations citywide (TECHS-202371637-00). The

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

3-11-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-6-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0117 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)

24-0118 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement

between the City and County of Denver and Istonish, Inc. for continued

management of the City's ServiceDesk after hours.

Amends a contract with Istonish, Inc. to increase the contract amount by $1,500,000

for a new total of $2,245,436 for continued management of the City’s ServiceDesk

after hours, citywide (TECHS-202161371-01/TECHS-202472187-01). The last

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

3-11-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-6-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0118 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)

24-0120 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City

and County of Denver and Star Telecommunications, Inc. to provide

telecommunication technicians to assist with various communication

cabling.

Approves an on-contract with Star Telecommunications, Inc. for $5,000,000 and 5

years with an end term date of 2-1-2029 to provide telecommunication technicians

to assist with various communication cabling, citywide (TECHS-202371636-00). The

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

3-11-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-6-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0120 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)

24-0136 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment and

reappointment to the Board of Public Health & Environment.

Confirms the Mayoral appointment and reappointment of the following individuals to

the Board of Public Health & Environment for a term of 5 years: Reappointment of

Chris Wiant, PhD for a term from 2-1-2024 through 1-31-2029 or until a successor is

duly appointed and appointment of Dr. Matthew Stratton for a term from 2-1-2024

through 1-31-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved

filing this item at its meeting on 2-6-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0136 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)

24-0137 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments and

reappointments to the Regional Emergency Medical & Trauma Advisory

Council (RETAC).

Confirms the Mayoral appointments and reappointments of the following individuals

to the Regional Emergency Medical & Trauma Advisory Council (RETAC) of 2 years:

Reappointment of Chief Gary Bryskiewicz, MD for term of 2-16-2024 through

2-15-2026 or until a successor is duly appointed and Dr Aaron Eberhardt, MD for

term of 2-16-2024 through 2-15-2026 or until a successor is duly appointed and the

appointment of Dr. Maria Moreira for term of 2-16-2024 through 2-15-2026 or until a

successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting

on 2-6-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0137 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)

24-0138 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Board of

Trustees for the Winter Park Trust.

Approves the Mayoral appointment of Councilwoman Amanda Sandoval to the Board

of Trustees for the Winter Park Trust for a term of 4 years. The Committee

approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-6-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0138 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)

Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

24-0114 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City

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

intersection of North Sheridan Boulevard and West 17th Avenue.

Dedicates a parcel of land as North Sheridan Boulevard, located at the intersection

of North Sheridan Boulevard and West 17th Avenue, in Council District 3. The

Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-6-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0114 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)

24-0116 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 Transportation concerning the “Denver Bluetooth

Expansion” program and the funding therefor.

Approves a grant with the Colorado Department of Transportation for $1,221,480

and an end term of 7-26-2033 to design and implement a system that detects

anonymous Bluetooth signals broadcast from mobile devices to determine accurate

travel times and speeds along major corridors, citywide (DOTI-202370990). The last

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

3-11-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-6-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0116 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)

24-0130 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City

street system parcels of land as: 1) South Olive Street, located at the

intersection of South Olive Street and East Chenango Avenue; 2) East

Chenango Avenue, located at the intersection of East Chenango Avenue

and South Quebec Street; and 3) South Quebec Street, located at the

intersection of South Quebec Street and East Chenango Avenue.

Dedicates three parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) South Olive Street,

located at the intersection of South Olive Street and East Chenango Avenue, 2) East

Chenango Avenue, located at the intersection of East Chenango Avenue and South

Quebec Street, and 3) South Quebec Street, located at the intersection of South

Quebec Street and East Chenango Avenue, in Council District 4. The Committee

approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-6-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0130 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)

24-0131 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City

street system a parcel of land as North Speer Boulevard, located near the

intersection of North Speer Boulevard and North Cherokee Street.

Dedicates a parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as North Speer Boulevard, located

near the intersection of North Speer Boulevard and North Cherokee Street, in

Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on

2-6-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0131 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)

24-0132 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 Colfax

Avenue, North Fillmore Street, East 16th Avenue, and North Milwaukee

Street.

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

Colfax Avenue, North Fillmore Street, East 16th Avenue, and North Milwaukee

Street, in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting

on 2-6-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0132 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)

Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee

23-1619 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City

and County of Denver and Cicatelli Associates Inc. for the evaluation and

reporting on the results of programming for recipients of the Healthy Food

for Denver's Kids funding.

Approves a contract with Cicatelli Associates Inc. for $1,600,000 and a term end

date of 8-31-2027 for the evaluation and reporting on the results of programming for

recipients of the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids funding, citywide. 202370675-00.

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

3-11-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-1-2023.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1619 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)

24-0121 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement

between the City and County of Denver and Habitat for Humanity of Metro

Denver, Inc. to extend the term to allow for the completion of the scope of

Amends an agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver Inc. to extend the

term to 6-30-2024 to allow for the acquisition and sale of single-family units to low

and moderate income households, citywide. No change in cost.

(HOST-202472113-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the

30-day review period is on 3-11-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at

its meeting on 2-7-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0121 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)

24-0122 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement

between the City and County of Denver and Habitat for Humanity of Metro

Denver, Inc. to extend the term and revise the scope of work and other

provisions of the agreement.

Amends a grant agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, Inc. to

extend the term date 1 year to 3-31-2025 to continue to build affordable homes for

sale, in Council District 3 (HOST 202266092/HOST 202371625-01). The last regularly

scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-11-2024. The

Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-7-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0122 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)

24-0123 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the

City and County of Denver and MHV Partners LLLP to assist with the

development and construction of one hundred two (102) affordable

multi-family dwelling units in Council District 3.

Approves the loan agreement with MHV Partners LLLP for $4,080,000 to assist with

the development and construction of one hundred two (102) affordable multi-family

dwelling units, which will be known as The Irving at Mile High Vista, in Council

District 3 (HOST-202371413). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within

the 30-day review period is on 3-11-2024. The Committee approved filing this item

at its meeting on 2-7-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0123 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)

24-0134 A resolution approving a proposed amendment to purchase order

with Colorado Hospitality Services, Inc., by adding funds for the purchase

of meals for guests at migrant shelters, citywide.

Amends a purchase order with Colorado Hospitality Services Inc. to add $475,000

for a new total of $925,000 for the purchase of meals for guests at migrant shelters,

citywide (PO-00141469). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the

30-day review period is on 3-11-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at

its meeting on 2-7-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0134 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)

24-0199 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and

payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the

total sum of Thirty-Six Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($36,000.00)

made payable to Frank Law Office LLC in full payment and satisfaction of

City and County of Denver, Marley Bordovsky, Denver Assistant Attorney;

Aaron Rebeterano, Denver Police Lieutenant; Mike O’Donnell, Denver Police

Commander; Heather Jossi, Denver Police Officer; Joe Montoya, Denver

Police Division Chief which was filed in the United States District Court of

Colorado, Case No. 23-cv-00592-SKC-NRN.

Approves a settlement involving the Denver Police Department. This settlement was

approved for filing at the Mayor-Council meeting on 2-13-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0199 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)

24-0200 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and

payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the

total sum of Nineteen Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($19,000.00) made

payable Gaiennie Law Office in full payment and satisfaction of all claims

intersection of East 28th Avenue and North Colorado Boulevard in Denver,

Colorado, 80207, Claim No. 2022-009570.

Approves a settlement involving the Denver Police Department. This settlement was

approved for filing at the Mayor-Council meeting on 2-13-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0200 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)

BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION

Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee

24-0126 A bill approving a proposed Agreement between the City and

County of Denver and Regional Transportation District (RTD), to provide

reduced-rate EcoPass options for all concessionaire employees at Denver

International Airport.

Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Regional Transportation District

(RTD) for $1,211,800 and for one year to provide reduced-rate EcoPass options for

all concessionaire employees at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11

(PLANE-202370322). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day

review period is on 3-11-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its

meeting on 2-7-2024.

Council Bill 24-0126 was ordered published.

Ordered published

Finance & Governance Committee

24-0102 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new fund in the Grant and

Other Money Projects Series for the “Capital Improvement Claims

Settlement” program.

Establishes a new fund, the Claims Settlement Capital Improvement Fund (38434),

in the Grant and Other Money Project Fund Series, citywide. The Committee

approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-30-2024.

Council Bill 24-0102 was ordered published.

Ordered published

Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

24-0044 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 548

South Perry Street in Westwood.

Amends Official Zoning Map, Application #2023I-00127, rezoning 548 South Perry

Street from E-TU-C to E-MX-3, in Council District 3. A public hearing will be held on

Monday, 3-18-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on

1-30-2024.

Council Bill 24-0044 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on

3/18/2024.

Ordered published with a future required public hearing

24-0088 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4675

East Iliff Avenue in University Hills.

Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-Dx to E-SU-B1, located

at 4675 East Iliff Avenue in Council District 4. A public hearing will be held on

Monday, 3-18-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on

1-30-2024.

Council Bill 24-0088 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on

3/18/2024.

Ordered published with a future required public hearing

24-0091 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3446

South Patton Way in Harvey Park South.

Approves a map amendment to rezone property from S-SU-F to S-SU-F1, located at

3446 South Patton Way in Council District 2. A public hearing will be held on Monday,

3-18-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-30-2024.

Council Bill 24-0091 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on

3/18/2024.

Ordered published with a future required public hearing

24-0133 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of right-of-way adjacent

to 4889 South Quebec Street, without reservations.

Vacates a portion of right-of-way adjacent to 4889 South Quebec Street, without

reservations, in Council District 4. The Committee approved filing this item at its

meeting on 2-6-2024.

Council Bill 24-0133 was ordered published.

Ordered published

Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee

24-0124 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory

Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Housing

Authority of the City and County of Denver, Colorado, to extend the term

and revise the scope of work and other provisions of the agreement.

Amends a grant agreement with the Housing Authority of the City and County of

Denver, Colorado to extend the term by 1 year for a new end term of 3-31-2025 to

continue developing affordable housing and accessory dwelling units, citywide. No

change in cost (HOST 202266093/HOST 202371410-01). The last regularly scheduled

Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-11-2024. The Committee

approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-7-2024.

Council Bill 24-0124 was ordered published.

Ordered published

BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION

Finance & Governance Committee

24-0101 A bill for an ordinance making a cash transfer from the Risk

Management Special Revenue Fund (11838) to the Capital Improvement

Claims Settlement Fund (38434) and making an appropriation in the

Capital Improvement Claims Settlement Fund.

Approves a transfer of $200,000 from the Risk Management Special Revenue Fund

to the Capital Improvement Claims Settlement Fund (38434) and appropriates the

transferred amount to support bridge maintenance projects, citywide. The

Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-30-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0101 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)

24-0103 A bill for an ordinance authorizing expenditures in the Human

Services Special Revenue Fund based on a letter of intent from the State of

Colorado to award funding to the City and County of Denver for the

“Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)” program for the 2024 program

year.

Appropriates $682,400 from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) to

fund the Community Services Block Grant program, citywide. The Committee

approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-30-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0103 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

23-1880 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed First Amendment to

the Development Agreement between the City and County of Denver, ACM

High Point VI C LLC and Bottling Group, LLC.

Amends the development agreement with ACM High Point VI C LLC and Bottling

Group, LLC to clarify that bridge access can cross the open space at East 69th Drive

and removes the requirement for bridge access to be constructed at East 71st

Avenue, in Council District 11. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

CPLAN-202370465-01; Alfresco XC0A043-01. The last regularly scheduled Council

meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-4-2024. The Committee approved

filing this item at its meeting on 1-30-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1880 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

24-0083 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between

the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority, to

provide the expansion of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) services in

Denver County Jail and Downtown Detention Center, in Council Districts 8

and 10.

Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health and Hospital

Authority for $1,650,000 with and end term date of 12-31-2026 to provide the

expansion of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) services in Denver County Jail

and Downtown Detention Center, in Council Districts 8 and 10 (SHERF-202371581).

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

3-4-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-31-2024.

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

Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0083 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 Torres announced that tonight, there will be a required public hearing

on Council Bill 24-0011 changing the zoning classification for 2360 North Cherry Street

in North Park Hill; a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0012 changing the zoning

classification for 653 North Marion Street in Country Club; and a required public hearing

on Council Bill 23-1569 changing the zoning classification for multiple properties in the

City and County of Denver. Anyone wishing to speak on any of these matters should go

online to sign up during the recess of Council.

RECESS

Council took a recess.

COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

PROCLAMATIONS

PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION

Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

24-0011 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2360

North Cherry Street in North Park Hill.

Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU C to U-SU-C1, located at

2360 North Cherry Street, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this

item at its meeting on 1-16-2024.

Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:31 p.m., Council

President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 24-0011. Jesse Parris

signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up in opposition of the bill.

William Prince of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report.

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

Sawyer, that Council Bill 24-0011 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)

24-0012 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 653

North Marion Street in Country Club.

Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1, located

at 653 North Marion Street, in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this

item at its meeting on 1-16-2024.

Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:47 p.m., Council

President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 24-0012. Fredrick Glick

and Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up in

opposition of the bill. William Prince of Community Planning and Development

delivered the staff report.

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

Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0012 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,

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)

23-1569 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for

multiple properties in the City and County of Denver.

Approves a map amendment to rezone multiple properties from OS-B, OS-C,

E-SU-D, E-SU-D1x, E-RH-2.5, M-RX-5, C-RX-8 UO-3, U-MX-3 UO-1, UO-2, E-MX-3,

C-MS-8, I-MX-3, R-1, C-MU-30 wvrs UO-1, C-MU-30 wvrs UO-1 AIO, C-MU-20 wvrs,

O-1 wvrs, R-2-A wvrs, PUD 252, C-MU-20 wvrs, PUD 319, R-1 and PUD 252 to OS-A,

in Council Districts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 11. The Committee approved filing this

item at its meeting on 10-31-2023.

Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:09 p.m., Council

President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-1569. Jesse Parris

signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up in opposition of the bill.

Francisca Peñafiel of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff

report.

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

Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1569 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)

PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

Council President Torres announced that on Monday, March 18, 2024, Council will hold a

required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0044 changing the zoning classification for

548 South Perry Street in Westwood; a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0088

changing the zoning classification for 4675 East Iliff Avenue in University Hills; and a

required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0091 changing the zoning classification for

3446 South Patton Way in Harvey Park South. Any protests against Council Bills

24-0044, 24-0088, or 24-0091 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon

on Monday, March 11, 2024.

ADJOURN

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

adjourned the meeting at 6:29 p.m.

President

Attested by me with the Corporate Seal of the City and County of Denver

Clerk and Recorder, Ex-Officio Clerk

of the City and County of Denver