Minutes  
Monday, July 15, 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 Watson attended the meeting virtually.  
Present:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)  
ELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT  
PRO-TEM  
24-0856 Election of Council President  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Parady, that Council member and President Pro Tem Sandoval be elected Council  
President, carried by the following vote:  
Elected  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)  
(None) (0)  
24-0857 Election of Council President Pro Tem  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Parady, that Council member Romero Campbell be elected Council President Pro  
Tem, carried by the following vote:  
Elected  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES  
The minutes of July 8, 2024, were distributed to members of Council. Council President  
Sandoval ordered the minutes approved.  
24-0932 Minutes of Monday, July 8, 2024.  
Council Minutes 24-0932 were approved.  
Approved  
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS  
Council President Sandoval and Council members Parady, Hinds, Alvidrez, Lewis, and  
Flynn offered announcements.  
PRESENTATIONS  
COMMUNICATIONS  
PROCLAMATIONS  
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT  
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION  
Finance & Governance Committee  
24-0813 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 20 to authorize the  
Auditor to issue investigatory subpoenas to city contractors for internal  
audits.  
Amends Chapter 20 to authorize the Auditor to issue investigatory subpoenas to city  
contractors for internal audits. The Committee approved filing this item at its  
meeting on 6-18-2024. This item was postponed at the 7-15-2024 meeting until  
7-22-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0813 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was  
followed by a motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council  
member Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0813 be postponed to July 22, 2024, carried by  
the following vote:  
Postponed to a date certain  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Romero  
Campbell, Sandoval, Torres, Watson (9)  
Nay:  
Gonzales-Gutierrez, Lewis, Parady, Sawyer (4)  
Block Vote  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote:  
Approved the consent agenda  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)  
(None) (0)  
RESOLUTIONS  
Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services  
Committee  
24-0861 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and Aramark Sports and  
Entertainment Services, LLC for food and beverage services, concessions,  
catering and other services at the Denver Coliseum and Red Rocks  
Amphitheatre, citywide.  
Amends a concession agreement with Aramark Sports and Entertainment Services,  
LLC by adding three (3) months for a new ending date of 01-31-2025 for food and  
beverage services, concessions, catering and other services at the Denver Coliseum  
and Red Rocks Amphitheatre, citywide. No change to agreement amount  
(THTRS-202474008-03/THTRS-201737454-03). The last regularly scheduled Council  
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-5-2024. The Committee approved  
filing this item at its meeting on 7-3-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0861 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)  
24-0868 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and  
County of Denver and Denver Region Toyota Dealers Advertising Group,  
Inc. as an exclusive marketing partner entitled to, but not limited to, an  
on-site presence, in-market promotions, and digital advertising at Red  
Rocks and Colorado Convention Center, citywide.  
Approves a contract with Denver Region Toyota Dealers Advertising Group, Inc., for  
$1,230,000 and through 5-31-2027 as an exclusive marketing partner entitled to,  
but not limited to, an on-site presence, in-market promotions, and digital  
advertising at Red Rocks and Colorado Convention Center, citywide  
(THTRS-202473031). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day  
review period is on 8-5-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its  
meeting on 7-3-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0868 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  
24-0858 A resolution approving a proposed amendment to master purchase  
order with Bear Communications, Inc., to add funds to continue to provide  
emergency vehicle lighting and upfit components for City vehicles,  
citywide.  
Amends a master purchase order with Bear Communications, Inc. adding  
$2,000,000 for a new total of $5,000,000 to continue to provide vehicle lighting and  
upfit components for City vehicles, citywide. No change to duration (SC-00005941).  
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on  
8-5-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-2-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0858 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)  
24-0859 A resolution approving a proposed amendment to master purchase  
order with Haertling.com, LLC, to add funds to provide Flagstone “Piece of  
the Rock” awards that are presented to the artist and crew who perform at  
Red Rocks Amphitheater.  
Amends a master purchase order with Haertling.com, LLC by adding $80,000 for a  
new total of $575,000 to provide Flagstone “Piece of the Rock” awards that are  
presented to the artist and crew who perform at Red Rocks Amphitheater, citywide.  
No change to duration (SC-00005624). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting  
within the 30-day review period is on 8-5-2024. The Committee approved filing this  
item at its meeting on 7-2-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0859 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)  
24-0860 A resolution approving a proposed master purchase order with  
Fisher Scientific Company L.L.C., to provide reagents and laboratory  
supplies needed for DNA testing by the City’s Crime Lab, citywide.  
Approves a master purchase order with Fisher Scientific Company, LLC., for  
$1,000,000 and through 2-28-2029 to provide reagents and laboratory supplies  
needed for DNA testing by the City’s Crime Lab, citywide (SC00009264). The last  
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-5-2024.  
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-2-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0860 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)  
24-0863 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and Dominion Voting Systems, Inc.  
for software license fees, extended warranty support.  
Amends a contract with Dominion Voting Systems, Inc., adding $689,000 for a new  
total of $1,602,700 and 3 years for a new ending date of 12-31-2026 for software  
license fees, extended warranty support, and equipment warranty, citywide  
(CLERK-202473298/CLERK-201946973). The last regularly scheduled Council  
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-5-2024. The Committee approved  
filing this item at its meeting on 7-2-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0863 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)  
24-0870 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Career  
Service Board.  
Approves the Mayoral appointments to the Career Service Board of Lynnea Green  
Hutton and Jorge Avendano for a term expiring 6-30-2029 or until a successor is  
duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-2-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0870 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following  
vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)  
(None) (0)  
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee  
24-0866 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of 38th and Huron  
Subdivision.  
Approves 38th and Huron Subdivision, a proposed Subdivision Plat located between  
West 38th Avenue and West 40th Avenue, and RTD/Railroad property and North  
Galapago Street, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its  
meeting on 7-2-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0866 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)  
24-0867 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 “FY24/25 Denver  
V2X Communications Devices” program and the funding therefor.  
Approves a grant award with Colorado Department of Transportation for $1,700,000  
and through 5-21-2034 for the FY24/25 Denver V2X Communication Devices to build  
on the ATCMTD program which collects Automated Traffic Signal Performance  
Measures (ATSPM), supports Active Traffic Demand Management (ATDM), and to  
expand the infrastructure’s interoperability, in Council Districts 2, 3, 10. The last  
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-5-2024.  
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-2-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0867 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  
Finance & Governance Committee  
24-0850 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Cooperation  
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Urban  
Renewal Authority for the Evans School Property Tax Increment Area and  
Sales Tax Increment Area to establish, among other matters, the  
parameters for tax increment financing with incremental property and  
sales taxes.  
Approves a cooperation agreement with the Denver Urban Renewal Authority for the  
Evans School Property Tax Increment Area and Sales Tax Increment Area to  
establish, among other matters, the parameters for tax increment financing with  
incremental property and sales taxes. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting  
within the 30-day review period is on 8-5-2024. The Committee approved filing this  
item at its meeting on 6-25-2024.  
Council Bill 24-0850 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
24-0851 A bill for an ordinance approving the Evans School Urban  
Redevelopment Plan, the creation of the Evans School Urban  
Redevelopment Area and the Evans School Property Tax Increment Area  
and Sales Tax Increment Area.  
Approves the Evans School Urban Redevelopment Plan authorizing the creation of an  
Urban Redevelopment Area and property tax and sales tax increment areas. The  
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-25-2024.  
Council Bill 24-0851 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on  
7/22/2024.  
Ordered published with a future required public hearing  
24-0864 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for  
employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the  
Career Service.  
Approves Classification Notice #1814 that amends the classification and pay plan to  
reflect generally prevailing compensation following annual market survey, citywide.  
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-2-2024.  
Council Bill 24-0864 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
24-0869 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 458, Series of 2024  
to change the Fund associated with the Climate Action and Sustainability  
Capital appropriation.  
Amends Ordinance No. 458, Series of 2024 to change the Fund associated with the  
Climate Action and Sustainability Capital appropriation, citywide. The Committee  
approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-2-2024.  
Council Bill 24-0869 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee  
24-0617 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for  
4340-4350 South Monaco Street in Southmoor Park.  
Approves an map amendment to change the zoning of the property located at  
4340-4350 S Monaco Street from B-4 with waivers and conditions UO-1, UO-2 to  
PUD-G 34 in the Southmoor Park Neighborhood, in Council District 4. A public  
hearing will be held on Monday, 8-12-2024. The Committee approved filing this item  
at its meeting on 7-9-2024.  
Council Bill 24-0617 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on  
8/12/2024.  
Ordered published with a future required public hearing  
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION  
Finance & Governance Committee  
24-0716 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and  
registered electors of the City and County of Denver at the special  
municipal election on November 5, 2024, a proposed amendment to the  
Charter of the City and County of Denver to establish collective bargaining  
as the method for setting compensation and other terms and conditions of  
employment for certain city employees including employees of Denver  
Water and the Denver Library and allowing a qualified right to strike in the  
event of an impasse in bargaining negotiations.  
Submits to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of  
Denver at the special election, a proposed amendment to the Charter to establish  
collective bargaining as the method of setting compensation and other terms and  
conditions of employment for certain city employees including employees of Denver  
Water and the Denver Library and allowing a qualified right to strike in the event of  
an impasse in bargaining negotiations. The Committee approved filing this item at  
its meeting on 6-4-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0716 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)  
24-0802 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 591, Series of  
2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 706, Series of 2021, as amended by  
Ordinance No. 1145, Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 1192,  
Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 374, Series of 2022, as  
amended by Ordinance No. 969, Series of 2022, as amended by Ordinance  
No. 1450, Series of 2022, as amended by Ordinance No. 0548, Series of  
2023, as amended by Ordinance No. 1326, Series of 2023 as amended by  
Ordinance No. 1683, Series of 2023 to adjust allocations in the  
Administration and Recovery categories and to allocate interest earnings in  
the Recovery category to support the City’s “All In Mile High” Program.  
Amends Ordinance No. 591, Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 706,  
Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 1145, Series of 2021, as amended by  
Ordinance No. 1192, Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 374, Series of  
2022, as amended by Ordinance No. 969, Series of 2022, as amended by Ordinance  
No. 1450, Series of 2022, as amended by Ordinance No. 0548, Series of 2023, as  
amended by Ordinance No. 1326, Series of 2023, as amended by Ordinance No.  
1683, Series of 2023 to adjust allocations in the Administration and Recovery  
categories and to allocate interest earnings in the Recovery category to support the  
City All In Mile High Program. The Committee approved filing this item at its  
meeting on 6-18-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0802 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)  
24-0803 A bill for an ordinance making a cash transfer from the Coronavirus  
Emergency Response Special Revenue Fund to the General Fund and  
making an appropriation in and the General Fund.  
Approves a cash transfer from the Coronavirus Emergency Response Special  
Revenue Fund (SRF) to the General Fund and authorizes appropriations in the  
Housing Stability General Fund appropriation to support the City’s All in Mile High  
Initiative. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-18-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0803 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)  
24-0804 A bill for an ordinance making a cash transfer from the Coronavirus  
Emergency Response Special Revenue Fund to the Homelessness  
Resolution Fund and making an appropriation in and the Homelessness  
Resolution Fund.  
Approves a cash transfer of $6,464,092.66 from the Coronavirus Emergency  
Response Special Revenue Fund (SRF) to the Homelessness Resolution Fund and an  
appropriation in the Homelessness Resolution fund to reimburse shelter expenses  
related to the pandemic. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on  
6-18-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0804 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)  
24-0805 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an  
appropriation in the Culture and Recreation Special Revenue Fund Series to  
make a cash transfer to Parks Legacy Capital Improvement Funds.  
Approves a rescission and appropriation of $2,000,000 from the Parks Legacy  
Special Revenue Fund (15828) to make a transfer and appropriation to the Parks  
Legacy Improvement Projects Fund (36050) to be utilized for the acquisition of the  
Tibaldo Property, a 167-acre property located between Denver Mountain Parks’  
Mount Pence Tract and Bergen Peak properties off State Highway 103 in Evergreen.  
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-18-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0805 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)  
24-0807 A bill for an ordinance authorizing expenditures in the General  
Government Special Revenue Fund based on a letter of intent from the  
United States of America to award funding to the City and County of  
Denver for the “Denver Great Kids Head Start FY 2024-2025” program.  
Approves the establishment of budget based on a letter of intent to fund the Denver  
Great Kids Head Start Grant program for program year 2024-2025 from a U.S.  
Department of Health and Human Services grant. The Committee approved filing  
this item at its meeting on 6-25-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0807 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)  
24-0840 A bill for an ordinance making a supplemental appropriation in the  
Denver Arts and Venues Special Revenue Fund.  
Approves a supplemental appropriation of $6,535,000 in the Denver Arts and Venues  
Special Revenue Fund (15815). The Committee approved filing this item at its  
meeting on 6-25-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0840 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)  
24-0841 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fourth Amendment  
and Revival to Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County  
of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority, d/b/a Denver Health  
Medical Center.  
Amends a contract with Denver Health and Hospital Authority by reducing the  
amount by ($840,329.57) for a new total of $24,480,730.93 and extending the  
duration for one year for a new ending date of 12-31-2024 to reflect approved  
obligation total by FEMA, citywide FINAN-202054689. The last regularly scheduled  
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-29-2024. The Committee  
approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-25-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0841 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)  
24-0849 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and  
registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal  
election to be held in conjunction with the coordinated election of  
November 5, 2024, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and  
County of Denver to remove the requirement that members of the  
classified service be United States citizens.  
Submits to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of  
Denver at a special municipal election, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the  
City and County of Denver to remove the requirement that members of the  
classified service be United States citizens. The Committee approved filing this item  
at its meeting on 6-25-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0849 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  
24-0776 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park”  
under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter the Axton Ranch.  
Approves a park designation for Axton Ranch Mountain Park, containing 448.0 acres  
located at 11333 Camp Eden Road, Golden, CO 80403. The Committee approved  
filing this item at its meeting on 6-18-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0776 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)  
24-0777 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park”  
under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter the Carla Madison Recreation  
Center.  
Approves a park designation of the Carla Madison Recreation Center, containing  
2.89 acres located at 2401 East Colfax Avenue, in Council District 9. The Committee  
approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-18-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0777 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)  
24-0778 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park”  
under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter the Great Lawn Park.  
Approves a park designation for Great Lawn Park, containing 50.10 acres located at  
101 North Yosemite Street, in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this  
item at its meeting on 6-18-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0778 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)  
24-0779 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park”  
under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter the Lowry Open Space.  
Approves a park designation for Lowry Open Space, consisting of 32.77 acres located  
at 8592 East Sports Boulevard in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing  
this item at its meeting on 6-18-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0779 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)  
24-0780 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park”  
under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter, referred to as the Sand Creek “bulk  
fuel farm”.  
Approves a park designation for a portion of Sand Creek Open Space also known as  
Bulk Fuel Farm, consisting of 23.39 acres, in Council District 8. The Committee  
approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-18-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0780 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)  
24-0781 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park”  
under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter, referred to as the Sand Creek  
“Swift parcel”.  
Approves a park designation for a portion of Sand Creek Open Space also known as  
Swift Parcel, consisting of 9.53 acres in Council District 8. The Committee approved  
filing this item at its meeting on 6-18-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0781 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)  
24-0782 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park”  
under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter the Sand Creek Trunk Open Space.  
Approves a park designation for a portion of Sand Creek Open Space, consisting of  
11.02 acres in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its  
meeting on 6-18-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0782 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)  
24-0827 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory  
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage  
and Flood Control District, for drainage and flood control improvements for  
South Platte River, in Council District 9.  
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Urban Drainage and Flood Control  
District (UDCD) also known as Mile High Flood District (MHFD) adding $2,250,000 in  
MHFD funds and in $3,000,000 Wastewater Enterprise funds for a total addition of  
$5,250,000 for a new agreement total of $20,718,816.59 Council District 9. No  
change to agreement duration (DOTI-02474437-04/DOTI-202054890-04). The last  
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on  
7-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-25-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0827 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  
24-0828 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Contract Amendment  
No. 3 between the City and County of Denver and State of Colorado  
Department of Human Services, to provide programs with access to and  
use of the Equifax Verification Service.  
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Colorado Department of Human  
Services, Office of Child Support Services, adding $865,981.50 for a new total of  
$3,350,528.09 and thirteen (13) months for a new ending date of 6-30-2025 to  
ensure utilization of the Equifax Verification Services, citywide  
(SOCSV-202474469-02/SOCSV-202263659-00). The last regularly scheduled Council  
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-29-2024. The Committee approved  
filing this item at its meeting on 6-26-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0828 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)  
24-0833 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory  
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and State of Colorado  
Department of Human Services, Division of Youth Services, to continue to  
perform detention screening and pre-trial services for youth citywide.  
Amends a grant agreement with the State of Colorado Department of Human  
Services, Division of Youth Services adding $1,751,023 for a new total of  
$5,103,766.17 and fifteen months for a new ending date of 9-30-2025 to continue to  
perform detention screening and pre-trial services for youth, citywide  
(SAFTY-202474245-04/SAFTY202263432-00). The last regularly scheduled Council  
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-29-2024. The Committee approved  
filing this item at its meeting on 6-26-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0833 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-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT  
Council President Sandoval announced that on Monday, July 22, 2024, Council will hold  
a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0851 approving the Evans School Urban  
Redevelopment Plan, the creation of the Evans School Urban Redevelopment Area and  
the Evans School Property Tax Increment Area and Sales Tax Increment Area; and on  
August 12, 2024, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0617  
changing the zoning classification for 4340-4350 South Monaco Street in Southmoor  
Park. Any protests against Council Bill 24-0617 must be filed with the Council Offices no  
later than noon on Monday, August 5, 2024.  
ADJOURN  
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Sandoval  
adjourned the meeting at 4:21 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