Minutes  
Monday, December 16, 2024, 3:30 PM  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Council member Flynn led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT  
Council member Flynn led the Land Acknowledgement.  
ROLL CALL  
Present:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson  
(12)  
Absent:  
Romero Campbell (1)  
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES  
The minutes of December 9, 2024, were distributed to members of Council. Council  
President Sandoval ordered the minutes approved.  
24-1813 Minutes of Monday, December 9, 2024.  
Council Minutes 24-1813 were approved.  
Approved  
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS  
Council members Watson, Hinds, Alvidrez, Flynn and Torres offered announcements.  
PRESENTATIONS  
COMMUNICATIONS  
PROCLAMATIONS  
24-1788 A Proclamation Honoring The Greenway Foundation.  
A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Proclamation 24-1788 be adopted, carried by the following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson  
(12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Romero Campbell (1)  
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT  
RESOLUTIONS  
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee  
24-1697 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City  
and County of Denver and Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. to administer the  
Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA) program, citywide.  
Approves a contract with Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. for $6,000,000 and an end  
date of 12-31-2025 to administer the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance  
(TRUA) program in Affordable Housing Funds, citywide (HOST-202476821). The last  
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-6-2025.  
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-4-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-1697 be adopted, carried by the following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann,  
Lewis, Parady, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Abstain:  
Romero Campbell (1)  
Hinds (1)  
24-1742 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and Brothers Redevelopment Inc.  
to provide foreclosure financial assistance, citywide.  
Amends a contract with Brothers Redevelopment Inc. to add $375,000 for a new  
total of $1,000,000 and add 12 months to the contract for a new end date of  
12-31-2025 to provide foreclosure financial assistance, citywide  
(HOST-202477005-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the  
30-day review period is on 1-6-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its  
meeting on 12-4-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-1742 be adopted, carried by the following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann,  
Lewis, Parady, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Abstain:  
Romero Campbell (1)  
Hinds (1)  
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION  
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee  
24-1763 A bill for an ordinance amending section 18-95 of the Denver  
Revised Municipal Code (DRMC) regarding the salary of the District  
Attorney.  
Amends Section 18-95 of the DRMC to amend the salary of the District Attorney for  
the four-year term beginning 2025 through 2028. The Committee approved filing  
this item at its meeting on 12-4-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Bill 24-1763 be ordered published was followed by a motion  
offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Lewis, that  
Council Bill 24-1763 be postponed until December 23, 2024. The motion to postpone  
failed to carry by the following vote:  
Postponed  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Lewis, Parady (2)  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (10)  
Absent:  
Romero Campbell (1)  
Following consideration of the motion to postpone, the motion offered by Council  
member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-1763  
be ordered published, carried by the following vote:  
Ordered published  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Sandoval,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (9)  
Nay:  
Gonzales-Gutierrez, Lewis, Parady (3)  
Romero Campbell (1)  
Absent:  
Block Vote  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Gilmore, 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, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson  
(12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Romero Campbell (1)  
RESOLUTIONS  
Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services  
Committee  
24-1737 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City  
and County of Denver and Passur Aerospace Inc. concerning a Noise and  
Operations Monitoring System (NOMS) to provide access to  
EnvironmentalVue and PublicVue software, replace the current permanent  
Noise Monitoring Terminals (NMTs), and provide associated technical  
support and maintenance at Denver International Airport.  
Approves a contract with PASSUR Aerospace, Inc. for $1,541,122 and for three  
years with two one-year options to extend for a Noise and Operations Monitoring  
System (NOMS) to provide access to EnvironmentalVue and PublicVue software,  
replace the current permanent noise monitoring terminals (NMTs), and provide  
associated technical support and maintenance at Denver International Airport in  
Council District 11 (PLANE-202473902). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting  
within the 30-day review period is on 1-6-2025. The Committee approved filing this  
item at its meeting on 12-4-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 24-1737 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson  
(12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Romero Campbell (1)  
24-1738 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City  
and County of Denver and Zayo Group, LLC concerning the provision of  
Telecommunication Services at Denver International Airport.  
Approves a contract with Zayo Group, LLC for $14,000,000 and for eight years with  
two one-year options to extend to provide Telecommunication Services at Denver  
International Airport (DEN) in Council District 11 (PLANE-202366956). The last  
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-6-2025.  
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-4-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 24-1738 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson  
(12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Romero Campbell (1)  
Finance & Governance Committee  
24-1714 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and Hilltop Securities, Inc., to  
extend the term and for municipal financial advisory services, citywide.  
Authorizes a third amendment to the contract with Hilltop Securities, Inc. to add  
$200,000 for a new contract total of $1,200,000 and to extend the term by one  
year, through 12/31/2025 for municipal financial advisory services, citywide  
(FINAN-201738726/ FINAN-202056712-01/ FINAN-202371699-02). The last regularly  
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-6-2025. The  
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-26-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 24-1714 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson  
(12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Romero Campbell (1)  
24-1719 A resolution approving the City Council reappointment of Larry  
Martinez to the Citizen Oversight Board.  
Approves the City Council reappointment of Larry Martinez to the Citizen Oversight  
Board for a term effective 1-1-2025 and expiring on 1-1-2029, or until a successor is  
duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on  
12-3-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 24-1719 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson  
(12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Romero Campbell (1)  
24-1730 A resolution approving a proposed master purchase order with  
Fastenal Company to purchase facility maintenance, repair and operations  
(MRO) supplies, and industrial supplies for various facilities, citywide.  
Approves a Master Purchase Order (SC-00009838) with Fastenal Company for  
$2,500,000.00 with an end term of 8-31-2026, and not more than three extensions  
shall surpass 8-31-2029 to purchase facility maintenance, repair and operations  
(MRO) supplies as well as industrial supplies for various facilities, citywide. The last  
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-6-2025.  
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-3-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 24-1730 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson  
(12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Romero Campbell (1)  
24-1735 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment and  
reappointments to the Denver Preschool Program Board.  
Approves the appointment of Chyrise Harris to the Denver Preschool Program Board  
for a term expiring on 12-31-2027 or until a successor is duly appointed and the  
reappointment of Erin Brown and Chris Daues for a term ending on 12-31-2027 or  
until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its  
meeting on 12-3-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 24-1735 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson  
(12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Romero Campbell (1)  
24-1739 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and AssetWorks Inc. for the  
continual use and support of the EAM, MobileFocus, KeyValet, and  
MAXQueue software.  
Amends a contract with AssetWorks Inc. to add $505,464.98 for a new total of  
$4,037,929.83 and adding 3 years for a new end date of 12-4-2027 for the continual  
use and support of the EAM, MobileFocus, KeyValet, and MAXQueue software  
supporting the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure and Department of  
Safety, citywide (TECHS-202476783-02/TECHS-201951363-02). The last regularly  
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-6-2025. The  
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-3-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 24-1739 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson  
(12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Romero Campbell (1)  
24-1750 A resolution approving an Agreement between the City and County  
of Denver and Nationwide Denver Fire Local 858 PEHP to administer the  
Denver Fire Retiree Post Employment Health Plan (PEHP).  
Approves a contract with Nationwide Denver Fire Local 858 PEHP in the amount of  
$13,000,000.00 and an end date of 12-31-2029 to administer the Denver Fire  
Retiree Post Employment Health Plan (PEHP). The last regularly scheduled Council  
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-6-2025. The Committee approved  
filing this item at its meeting on 12-3-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 24-1750 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson  
(12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Romero Campbell (1)  
24-1757 A resolution levying taxes for the year 2024 upon all taxable  
property within special districts within the City and County of Denver for  
purposes authorized by law for special districts.  
Establishes the 2024 Special Districts mill levy for property taxes due in 2025. The  
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-3-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 24-1757 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson  
(12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Romero Campbell (1)  
24-1758 A resolution levying upon all taxable property within the City and  
County of Denver taxes for the year 2024 for purposes authorized by law  
for School District No. 1 in the City and County of Denver, State of  
Colorado.  
Establishes the 2024 Denver Public Schools mill levy for property taxes due in 2025.  
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-3-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 24-1758 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson  
(12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Romero Campbell (1)  
24-1759 A resolution levying upon all taxable property within the City and  
County of Denver taxes for the year 2024, to be collected in 2025, for  
purposes authorized by law.  
Establishes the 2024 City mill levy for property taxes due in 2025. The Committee  
approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-3-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 24-1759 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson  
(12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Romero Campbell (1)  
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee  
24-1723 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City  
street system parcels of land as: 1) South Sheridan Boulevard, located at  
the intersection of South Sheridan Boulevard and West Exposition Avenue;  
2) South Sheridan Boulevard, located near the intersection of South  
Sheridan Boulevard and West Ohio Avenue; 3) South Sheridan Boulevard,  
located near the intersection of South Sheridan Boulevard and West Ohio  
Avenue; and 4) South Sheridan Boulevard, located near the intersection of  
South Sheridan Boulevard and West Kentucky Avenue; 5) South Sheridan  
Boulevard, located near the intersection of South Sheridan Boulevard and  
West Kentucky Avenue; and 6) South Sheridan Boulevard, located near the  
intersection of South Sheridan Boulevard and West Kentucky Avenue.  
Dedicate six City-owned parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) South Sheridan  
Boulevard, located at the intersection of South Sheridan Boulevard and West  
Exposition Avenue, 2) South Sheridan Boulevard, located near the intersection of  
South Sheridan Boulevard and West Ohio Avenue, 3) South Sheridan Boulevard,  
located near the intersection of South Sheridan Boulevard and West Ohio Avenue, 4)  
South Sheridan Boulevard, located near the intersection of South Sheridan  
Boulevard and West Kentucky Avenue, 5) South Sheridan Boulevard, located near  
the intersection of South Sheridan Boulevard and West Kentucky Avenue, and 6)  
South Sheridan Boulevard, located near the intersection of South Sheridan  
Boulevard and West Kentucky Avenue, in Council District 3. The Committee  
approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-3-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 24-1723 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson  
(12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Romero Campbell (1)  
24-1725 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City  
street system parcels of land as: 1) South Sheridan Boulevard, located  
near the intersection of South Sheridan Boulevard and Morrison Road; 2)  
South Sheridan Boulevard, located near the intersection of South Sheridan  
Boulevard and Morrison Road; 3) South Sheridan Boulevard, located near  
the intersection of South Sheridan Boulevard and Morrison Road; 4) South  
Sheridan Boulevard, located near the intersection of South Sheridan  
Boulevard and Morrison Road; 5) South Sheridan Boulevard, located at the  
intersection of South Sheridan Boulevard and Morrison Road; and 6) South  
Sheridan Boulevard, located at the intersection of South Sheridan  
Boulevard and Morrison Road.  
Dedicates six City-owned parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) South  
Sheridan Boulevard, located near the intersection of South Sheridan Boulevard and  
Morrison Road, 2) South Sheridan Boulevard, located near the intersection of South  
Sheridan Boulevard and Morrison Road, 3) South Sheridan Boulevard, located near  
the intersection of South Sheridan Boulevard and Morrison Road, 4) South Sheridan  
Boulevard, located near the intersection of South Sheridan Boulevard and Morrison  
Road, 5) South Sheridan Boulevard, located at the intersection of South Sheridan  
Boulevard and Morrison Road, and 6) South Sheridan Boulevard, located at the  
intersection of South Sheridan Boulevard and Morrison Road, in Council District 3.  
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-3-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 24-1725 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson  
(12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Romero Campbell (1)  
24-1751 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the  
City and County of Denver and Public Service Company of Colorado d/b/a  
Xcel Energy to relocate the high-pressure gas facilities at East Yale Avenue  
and South Holly Street for the High Line Canal Underpass project located in  
Council District 4.  
Approves an expenditure with Public Service Company of Colorado, doing business  
as Xcel Energy, for $1,747,245.55 with an end date of 12-31-2025 to relocate the  
high-pressure gas facilities at East Yale Avenue and South Holly Street for the High  
Line Canal Underpass project located in Council District 4, PO-(00157715). The last  
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-6-2025.  
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-3-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 24-1751 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson  
(12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Romero Campbell (1)  
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee  
24-1619 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and Quebec Hospitality, LLC for the  
non-congregate navigation center at 4685 Quebec Street, in Council  
District 8.  
Approves the Revival Amendatory Lease Agreement with Quebec Hospitality, LLC  
for non-congregate navigation center at 4685 N. Quebec Street, Denver to add  
$6,524,640 for a new total of $12,365,340 and an additional 13 months for a new  
end date of February 28, 2025. (FINAN-202266264-01, FINAN-202474294-01). The  
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on  
12-16-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-13-2024.  
This item was postponed at the 11-25-2024 meeting until 12-9-2024. Pursuant to  
Council Rule 3.6, Council member Flynn requested a postponement of this item at  
the 12-9-2024 meeting to the next regular Council meeting on 12-16-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 24-1619 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson  
(12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Romero Campbell (1)  
24-1702 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment to the Funding  
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Elevation  
Community Land Trust to provide additional flexibility while maintaining at  
least sixty-two (62) income-restricted housing units to be sold at prices  
affordable to qualifying households, citywide.  
Amends a funding agreement with Elevation Community Land Trust to change  
certain terms to continue acquiring least 62 income-restricted housing units to be  
sold at prices affordable to qualifying households, citywide (HOST-202477007). The  
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on  
1-6-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-27-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 24-1702 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson  
(12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Romero Campbell (1)  
24-1729 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Affordable Legal  
Services to provide free eviction legal services to approximately 340  
households, citywide.  
Amends a contract with Colorado Affordable Legal Services to add $265,000 for a  
new total of $810,000 and add 12 months to the contract for a new end date of  
12-31-2025 to provide free eviction legal services to approximately 340 households,  
citywide (ATTNY -202476832-04/HOST 202157454). The last regularly scheduled  
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-6-2025. The Committee  
approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-4-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 24-1729 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson  
(12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Romero Campbell (1)  
24-1736 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City  
and County of Denver and Mental Health Center of Denver, d/b/a/  
WellPower for continued 24/7 Co-Responder services that is funded by the  
Caring for Denver Foundation grant citywide.  
Approves the Agreement with Mental Health Center of Denver, doing business as  
WellPower, in the amount of $2,100,000 and a term of 9-1-2024 through 11-30-2025  
for continued 24/7 Co-Responder services that is funded by the Caring for Denver  
Foundation grant, citywide (POLIC-202476447). The last regularly scheduled Council  
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-6-2025. The Committee approved  
filing this item at its meeting on 12-4-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 24-1736 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson  
(12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Romero Campbell (1)  
24-1741 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City  
and County of Denver and Work Options for Women for the purpose of  
providing meals and necessary food service management to Denver  
micro-communities, citywide.  
Approves a contract with Work Options for Women (WOW) for $1,089,142.00 and an  
end date of 12-31-2025 for the purpose of providing meals and necessary food  
service management to Denver micro-communities, citywide (HOST-202476954).  
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on  
1-6-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-4-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 24-1741 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson  
(12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Romero Campbell (1)  
24-1743 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Coalition for the  
Homeless to provide temporary housing and support to households  
experiencing homelessness who have an identified housing resource,  
citywide.  
Amends the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless Bridge Housing contract to add an  
additional $1,327,633 for a new total of $6,239,255 and extend the contract for an  
additional year for a new end date of 12-31-2025 to provide temporary housing and  
support to households experiencing homelessness who have an identified housing  
resource, citywide (HOST-202476916-03). The last regularly scheduled Council  
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-6-2025. The Committee approved  
filing this item at its meeting on 12-4-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 24-1743 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson  
(12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Romero Campbell (1)  
24-1744 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and Denver Rescue Mission to  
support families experiencing homelessness in shelter, using trauma  
informed care, harm reduction and housing first strategies, to assist these  
households with obtaining long term and permanent housing, citywide.  
Amends a contract with the Denver Rescue Mission Family Non-Congregate Shelter  
program, also known as the Family Next Step Plus Program to $481,058 for a new  
total of $991,942 and will extend the contract for an additional year for a new end  
date of 12-31-2025 to support families experiencing homelessness in shelter, using  
trauma informed care, harm reduction and housing first strategies, to assist these  
households with obtaining long term and permanent housing, citywide  
(HOST-202476922-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the  
30-day review period is on 1-6-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its  
meeting on 12-4-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 24-1744 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson  
(12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Romero Campbell (1)  
24-1746 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and The Community Firm to provide  
free eviction legal services to approximately 1,015 households, citywide.  
Amends a contract with The Community Firm, doing business as The Community  
Economic Defense Project, to add $800,000 for a new total of $2,536,000 and add 12  
months to the contract for a new end date of 12-31-2025 to provide free eviction  
legal services to approximately 1,015 households, citywide (HOST-202476920-03).  
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on  
1-6-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-4-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 24-1746 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson  
(12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Romero Campbell (1)  
24-1747 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and The Community Firm to provide  
foreclosure legal services, citywide.  
Amends a contract with The Community Firm, doing business as The Community  
Economic Defense Project, to add $125,000 for a new total of $500,000 and add 12  
months to the contract for a new end date of 12-31-2025 to provide foreclosure legal  
services, citywide (HOST2024-77050-02). The last regularly scheduled Council  
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-6-2025. The Committee approved  
filing this item at its meeting on 12-4-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 24-1747 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson  
(12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Romero Campbell (1)  
24-1814 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and  
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the  
total sum of Three Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents  
($387,000.00) payable to Ogborn Mihm LLP COLTAF Account, in full  
payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action captioned  
Peter J. Liggett, by and through his legal guardians, Katherine Liggett and  
Max Liggett v. Denver Police Department, City and County of Denver, and  
Tana M. Cunningham, filed in the District Court, Denver County, Colorado,  
Case No. 2023-cv-33740.  
Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This settlement was  
approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 12-10-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 24-1814 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson  
(12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Romero Campbell (1)  
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION  
Finance & Governance Committee  
24-1710 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from General Fund  
Contingency and appropriations to agency General Fund budgets.  
Rescinds $4,610,000 from General Fund Contingency, and authorizes appropriations  
in the General Fund, authorizes cash transfers, and authorizes an appropriation in  
the Volume-Based Trash Pricing Special Revenue Fund to address 2024 unbudgeted  
needs. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-3-2024.  
Council Bill 24-1710 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
24-1760 A bill for an ordinance authorizing an appropriation in the High Line  
Canal/Yale Avenue Fund (38433).  
Approves receipt and appropriation of $500,000 in funds from Arapahoe County  
related to partial funding for the Highline Canal Trail/Yale Ave Improvements  
project, in Council District 4. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting  
on 12-3-2024.  
Council Bill 24-1760 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
24-1761 A bill for an ordinance authorizing expenditures in the Public  
Health Special Revenue Fund based on a letter of intent from the United  
States Department of Health and Human Services to award funding to the  
City and County of Denver for the “Ryan White Part A” program for fiscal  
year 2025.  
Appropriates budget based on a letter of intent to fund the “Ryan White Part A  
Grant” program for program year 2025, citywide. The Committee approved filing  
this item at its meeting on 12-3-2024.  
Council Bill 24-1761 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
24-1762 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and appropriation  
in the City Council General Fund to make a cash transfer to and  
appropriations in the City Council Special Revenue Fund.  
Rescinds $38,908 from City Council Districts 2024 General Fund appropriations and  
authorizes appropriations to transfer cash to the City Council Special Revenue Fund.  
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-3-2024.  
Council Bill 24-1762 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee  
24-1490 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1000  
South Logan Street in Washington Park West.  
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-RH-3A to U-MX-3, located  
at 1000 South Logan Street in the Washington Park West statistical neighborhood in  
Council District 7. A public hearing will be held on Monday, 1-13-2025. The  
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-5-2024.  
Council Bill 24-1490 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on  
1-13-2025.  
Ordered published with a future required public hearing  
24-1581 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1090  
North Hooker Street in Villa Park.  
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-D1x to U-RH-2.5,  
located at 1090 Hooker Street in the Villa Park statistical neighborhood in Council  
District 3. A public hearing will be held on Monday, 1-13-2025. The Committee  
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-5-2024.  
Council Bill 24-1581 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on  
1-13-2025.  
Ordered published with a future required public hearing  
24-1731 A bill for an ordinance approving the termination and dissolution of  
the 20th Street Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District and directing  
that the remaining funds thereof, after payment of outstanding expenses,  
be transferred to and used by the Ballpark Denver General Improvement  
District within the property formerly located within said local maintenance  
district.  
Approves the termination and dissolution of the 20th Street Pedestrian Mall local  
maintenance district and directing that the remaining funds thereof, after payment  
of outstanding expenses, be transferred to and used by the Ballpark Denver General  
Improvement District within the property formerly located within said local  
maintenance district, in Council Districts 9 and 10. The Committee approved filing  
this item at its meeting on 12-3-2024.  
Council Bill 24-1731 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
24-1732 A bill for an ordinance approving the termination and dissolution of  
the 22nd Street and Park Avenue West Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance  
District and directing that the remaining funds thereof, after payment of  
outstanding expenses, be transferred to and used by the Ballpark Denver  
General Improvement District within the property formerly located within  
said local maintenance district.  
Approves the termination and dissolution of the 22nd Street and Park Avenue West  
Pedestrian Mall local maintenance district and directing that the remaining funds  
thereof, after payment of outstanding expenses, be transferred to and used by the  
Ballpark Denver General Improvement District within the property formerly located  
within said local maintenance district, in Council District 9. The Committee approved  
filing this item at its meeting on 12-3-2024.  
Council Bill 24-1732 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
24-1733 A bill for an ordinance approving the termination and dissolution of  
the Broadway Viaduct Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District and  
directing that the remaining funds thereof, after payment of outstanding  
expenses, be transferred to and used by the Ballpark Denver General  
Improvement District within the property formerly located within said local  
maintenance district.  
Approves the termination and dissolution of the Broadway Viaduct Pedestrian Mall  
local maintenance district and directing that the remaining funds thereof, after  
payment of outstanding expenses, be transferred to and used by the Ballpark  
Denver General Improvement District within the property formerly located within  
said local maintenance district, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing  
this item at its meeting on 12-3-2024.  
Council Bill 24-1733 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
24-1734 A bill for an ordinance approving the termination and dissolution of  
the Consolidated Larimer Street Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District  
and directing that the remaining funds thereof, after payment of  
outstanding expenses, be transferred to and used by the Ballpark Denver  
General Improvement District within the property formerly located within  
said local maintenance district.  
Approves the termination and dissolution of the Consolidated Larimer Street  
Pedestrian Mall local maintenance district and directing that the remaining funds  
thereof, after payment of outstanding expenses, be transferred to and used by the  
Ballpark Denver General Improvement District within the property formerly located  
within said local maintenance district, in Council District 9. The Committee approved  
filing this item at its meeting on 12-3-2024.  
Council Bill 24-1734 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
South Platte River Committee  
24-1491 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1691  
Chestnut Place in Union Station.  
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from PUD 531 to C-MX-20, located  
at 1691 Chestnut Place in the Union Station statistical neighborhood in Council  
District 10. A public hearing will be held on Monday, 1-13-2025. The Committee  
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-13-2024.  
Council Bill 24-1491 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on  
1-13-2025.  
Ordered published with a future required public hearing  
24-1726 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing an easement, in its entirety,  
reserved in Ordinance No. 54, Series of 1926, recorded with the Denver  
Clerk & Recorder at Book 3927, Page 516, located at 2763 Blake Street.  
Relinquishes the easement in its entirety established in the vacating Ordinance No.  
54, Series of 1926 located at 2763 Blake Street, in Council District 9. The last  
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-6-2025.  
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-4-2024.  
Council Bill 24-1726 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION  
Finance & Governance Committee  
24-1711 A bill for an ordinance making rescissions from the General Fund;  
making appropriations in the General Fund to make cash transfers; making  
appropriations in Special Revenue Funds and the Capital Improvement and  
Capital Maintenance Funds; and authorizing the purchase of capital  
equipment.  
Rescinds $1,800,000 from agency General Fund and Capital Improvement Fund  
appropriations, authorizes appropriations to transfer cash to Special Revenue Funds  
and Capital Improvement and Capital Maintenance Funds, and makes appropriations  
in Funds to address 2022 and 2023 needs, and authorizes the purchase of capital  
equipment items. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on  
11-26-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Gilmore, that Council Bill 24-1711 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, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson  
(12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Romero Campbell (1)  
24-1712 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a rescission and an  
appropriation in the Climate Protection Special Revenue Fund to make a  
cash transfer to the Climate Protection Capital Projects Fund.  
Rescinds $20,000,000 from the Climate Protection Special Revenue Fund to make an  
appropriation in a transfer account to authorize a cash transfer to the Climate  
Protection Capital Fund. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on  
11-26-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Gilmore, that Council Bill 24-1712 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, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson  
(12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Romero Campbell (1)  
24-1713 A bill for an ordinance authorizing the purchase of capital  
equipment from the Planned Fleet Special Revenue Fund.  
Authorizes the purchase of 5 trash trucks out of the Planned Fleet Fund. The  
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-26-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Gilmore, that Council Bill 24-1713 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, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson  
(12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Romero Campbell (1)  
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee  
24-1634 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Third Amendment to  
the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver  
and Urban Drainage and Flood Control District, d/b/a Mile High Flood  
Control District for continued design and construction of drainage and  
flood control improvements at Sanderson Gulch from Florida Avenue to  
Arkansas Avenue.  
Amends an intergovernmental contract with Urban Drainage and Flood Control  
District, doing business as Mile High Flood District, to add $2,762,000 in City funds  
and $1,000,000 in MHFD funds for a new total of $9,894,419.38 and no change in  
contract length to design and construct drainage and flood control improvements for  
Sanderson Gulch from Florida Avenue to Arkansas Avenue, in Council District 7  
(DOTI-202159502-03 / DOTI-202476553-03). The last regularly scheduled Council  
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-23-2024. The Committee  
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-19-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Gilmore, that Council Bill 24-1634 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, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson  
(12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Romero Campbell (1)  
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT  
Council President Sandoval announced that tonight, Council will hold a required public  
hearing on Council Bill 24-1372 changing the zoning classification for 2258 North Perry  
Street in Sloan Lake; a combined required public hearing on Council Bill 24-1589 to  
amend Chapter 59 (Zoning) of the Revised Municipal Code relating to the Denver  
Zoning Code and to amend and restate the Denver Zoning Code and on Council Bill  
24-1590 amending Chapter 59 of the Revised Municipal Code, concerning regulation of  
land retaining zoning designation under former chapter 59 to align with certain  
regulations of the Denver Zoning Code; and a 30-minute courtesy public hearing on  
Council Bill 24-1765 amending Chapters 24 and 34 of the Denver Revised Municipal  
Code regarding the sale of tobacco products including flavored tobacco products.  
RECESS  
Council took a recess.  
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION  
UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
PROCLAMATIONS  
REQUIRED PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL  
CONSIDERATION  
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee  
24-1372 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2258  
North Perry Street in Sloan Lake.  
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-B located at  
2258 North Perry Street in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this  
item at its meeting on 11-5-2024.  
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:32 p.m., Council  
President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 24-1372. No speakers  
signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Jesse Parris signed up to speak in opposition  
of the bill. Alisa Childress of Community Planning and Development delivered the  
staff report.  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Gilmore, that Council Bill 24-1372 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, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson  
(12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Romero Campbell (1)  
24-1589 A bill for an ordinance to amend Chapter 59 (Zoning) of the  
Revised Municipal Code relating to the Denver Zoning Code and to amend  
and restate the Denver Zoning Code.  
Amends the Denver Zoning Code to revise standards and procedures to reduce  
ambiguity, comply with state law, correct errors, and align requirements with city  
policies and priorities while aiming to simplifying standards, streamline procedures,  
and reduce zoning permitting times, citywide. The Committee approved filing this  
item at its meeting on 11-12-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Gilmore, that Council Bills 24-1589 and 24-1590 be placed upon final consideration  
and do pass, in a block, was followed by a motion by Council President Sandoval,  
duly seconded by Council member Sawyer, that Council Bill 24-1589 be amended in  
the following particulars:  
1. On page 3, line 3, strike “[fill in]” and replace with “20240141”.  
2. On page 3, line 3, strike “February 3, 2025” and replace with “February 25,  
2025”.  
3. On page 3, line 27, strike “January 31, 2025” and replace with “February 24,  
2025”.  
4. On page 3, line 30, strike “September 30, 2025” and replace with “October 17,  
2025”.  
5. On page 4, line 6, strike “August 31, 2026” and replace with “September 25,  
2026”.  
6. On page 4, line 8, strike “August 31, 2026” and replace with “September 25,  
2026”.  
The motion to amend carried by the following vote:  
Amended  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson  
(12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Romero Campbell (1)  
24-1590 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 59 of the Revised  
Municipal Code, concerning regulation of land retaining zoning designation  
under former chapter 59 to align with certain regulations of the Denver  
Zoning Code.  
Amends the Denver Revised Municipal Code to allow lands retaining former chapter  
59 zoning to access certain standards and procedures in the Denver Zoning Code,  
citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-12-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Gilmore, that Council Bills 24-1589 and 24-1590 be placed upon final consideration  
and do pass, in a block, was followed by a motion offered by Council President  
Sandoval, duly seconded by Council member Sawyer, that Council Bill 24-1590 be  
amended in the following particulars:  
1. On page 10, line 23, strike “may” and replace with “shall”.  
2. On page 10, line 29, insert the word “originally” after the word “plan”.  
3. On page 11, line 2, strike the word “required” and replace with “requires”.  
4. On page 11, line 5, strike “February 3, 2025” and replace with “February 25,  
2025.”  
The motion to amend carried by the following vote:  
Amended  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson  
(12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Romero Campbell (1)  
24-1589 A bill for an ordinance to amend Chapter 59 (Zoning) of the  
Revised Municipal Code relating to the Denver Zoning Code and to amend  
and restate the Denver Zoning Code.  
Amends the Denver Zoning Code to revise standards and procedures to reduce  
ambiguity, comply with state law, correct errors, and align requirements with city  
policies and priorities while aiming to simplifying standards, streamline procedures,  
and reduce zoning permitting times, citywide. The Committee approved filing this  
item at its meeting on 11-12-2024.  
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:49 p.m., Council  
President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bills 24-1589 and  
24-1590, in a block, as amended. Corey Parker and Dana Reed signed up to speak  
in favor of the bill. Jesse Parris signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Alek  
Miller of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report.  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Gilmore, that Council Bill 24-1590 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, in  
a block, as amended, carried by the following vote:  
Placed upon final consideration and do pass as amended  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson  
(12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Romero Campbell (1)  
24-1590 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 59 of the Revised  
Municipal Code, concerning regulation of land retaining zoning designation  
under former chapter 59 to align with certain regulations of the Denver  
Zoning Code.  
Amends the Denver Revised Municipal Code to allow lands retaining former chapter  
59 zoning to access certain standards and procedures in the Denver Zoning Code,  
citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-12-2024.  
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:49 p.m., Council  
President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bills 24-1589 and  
24-1590, in a block, as amended. Corey Parker and Dana Reed signed up to speak  
in favor of the bill. Jesse Parris signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Alek  
Miller of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report.  
A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member  
Gilmore, that Council Bill 24-1590 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, in  
a block, as amended, carried by the following vote:  
Placed upon final consideration and do pass as amended  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson  
(12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Romero Campbell (1)  
COURTESY PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL  
CONSIDERATION  
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee  
24-1765 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapters 24 and 34 of the Denver  
Revised Municipal Code regarding the sale of tobacco products including  
flavored tobacco products.  
Amends Chapters 24 and 34 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to ban the sale of  
flavored tobacco products. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting  
on 12-4-2024.  
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:31 p.m., Council  
President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 24-1765. Janine  
Browne-Franklin, Tessa Crume, Elbra Wedgeworth, Bob Belknap, Terri Richardson,  
Milo Marquez, Collene Curran, Eric Heydorn, Issac Hysten, and Sarah DeLong  
signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Zachary Shadi-Kingsley, Manraj Singh, Carlos  
Sandoval, Augustine Lugo, Mary P. Szarmach, Anthony Carothers, Alvertis  
Simmons, Mali Tolman, LeRoy Lemos, William Dinaro, Cornelius Wright, Jesse  
Parris, Brandy Majors, Stormy Sanchez, Vivek Amin, Salinder Samra, Davinder  
Sandu, Mandeep Sidhu, Danish Shahid, Philip Guerin, Van Dougherty, Joel Brown,  
and Yam Poudel signed up to speak in opposition of the bill.  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-1765 be placed upon final consideration and do  
pass, carried by the following vote:  
Placed upon final consideration and do pass  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann,  
Lewis, Parady, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)  
Nay:  
Flynn (1)  
Absent:  
Romero Campbell (1)  
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT  
Council President Sandoval announced that on January 13, 2025, Council will hold a  
required public hearing on Council Bill 24-1372 changing the zoning classification for  
2258 North Perry Street in Sloan Lake; a combined required public hearing on Council  
Bill 24-1589 to amend Chapter 59 (Zoning) of the Revised Municipal Code relating to  
the Denver Zoning Code and to amend and restate the Denver Zoning Code and on  
Council Bill 24-1590 amending Chapter 59 of the Revised Municipal Code, concerning  
regulation of land retaining zoning designation under former chapter 59 to align with  
certain regulations of the Denver Zoning Code; and a 30-minute courtesy public hearing  
on Council Bill 24-1765 amending Chapters 24 and 34 of the Denver Revised Municipal  
Code regarding the sale of tobacco products including flavored tobacco products.  
ADJOURN  
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Sandoval  
adjourned the meeting at 8:20 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