Minutes  
Monday, July 22, 2024, 3:30 PM  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Council member Watson led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT  
Council member Watson led the Land Acknowledgement.  
ROLL CALL  
Present:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)  
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES  
The minutes of July 15, 2024, were distributed to members of Council. Council President  
Sandoval ordered the minutes approved.  
24-0971 Minutes of Monday, July 15, 2024.  
Council Minutes 24-0971 were approved.  
Approved  
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS  
Council President Sandoval, Council President Pro Tem Romero Campbell and Council  
members Alvidrez, Torres, Parady and Watson offered announcements.  
PRESENTATIONS  
COMMUNICATIONS  
PROCLAMATIONS  
24-0933 A Proclamation Celebrating America 250 - Colorado 150: Denver’s  
Commitment to Participate in Colorado’s 2026 Sesquisemiquincentennial  
Commemoration.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Alvidrez, that Council Proclamation 24-0933 be adopted, 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)  
24-0934 A Proclamation Honoring Denver Police Officer Gene Steinmark.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Proclamation 24-0934 be adopted, 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)  
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT  
RESOLUTIONS  
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee  
24-0880 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 Local Affairs (DOLA) concerning the  
“Denver-Metro Regional Navigation Campus Navigation Center Grant”  
program and the funding therefor.  
Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs through  
the Metro Regional Navigation Campus Grant Program, for $7,049,000 and an end  
date of 6-30-2026 to assist with the acquisition of the Denver Navigation Center  
which offers integrated services for the homeless with complex needs and long  
lengths of homelessness, in Council District 8 (HOST-202474655). The last regularly  
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-12-2024. The  
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-2024. Council member  
Gonzales-Gutierrez called this item out at the 7-22-2024 meeting for a one-week  
postponement to 7-29-2024.  
Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez called out this  
item at the 7-22-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 7-29-2024.  
Postponed  
24-0881 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 Local Affairs (DOLA) concerning the  
“Denver-Metro Regional Navigation Campus - Denver Navigation Center  
Grant” program and the funding therefor.  
Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, through  
the Denver-Metro Regional Navigation (DMRNC) grant program for $17,388,719 and  
an end date of 6-30-2026 to assist with the acquisition of the Denver Navigation  
Center which offers integrated services for the homeless with complex needs and  
long lengths of homelessness, in Council District 8 (HOST-202474261). The last  
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on  
8-12-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-2024.  
Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez called this item out at the 7-22-2024 meeting  
for a one-week postponement to 7-29-2024.  
Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez called out this  
item at the 7-22-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 7-29-2024.  
Postponed  
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 Watson that Council Bill 24-0813 be placed  
upon final consideration and do pass, was followed by a motion offered by Council  
member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Bill  
24-0813 be postponed until September 9, 2024. The motion to postpone carried by  
the following vote:  
Postponed to a date certain  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
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.  
A motion offered by Council member Watson that Council Bill 24-0850 be placed  
upon final consideration and do pass, was followed by a motion offered by Council  
member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0850  
be postponed until after the required public hearing, consideration, and vote on  
Council Bill 24-0851. The motion to postpone carried by the following vote:  
Postponed  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Block Vote  
A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote:  
Approved the consent agenda  
Aye:  
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  
24-0879 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and  
County of Denver and Opera Colorado for intermittent rental of Ellie  
Caulkins Opera House for operatic performances, auditions, and other  
events, in Council District 10.  
Approves a contract rental agreement with Opera Colorado for $1,250,000 and an  
end date of 12-31-2026 for intermittent rental of Ellie Caulkins Opera House for  
operatic performances, auditions, and other events, in Council District 10  
(THTRS-202472292). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day  
review period is on 8-12-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its  
meeting on 7-10-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0879 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)  
24-0887 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City  
and County of Denver and Amazon.com Services LLC concerning a use and  
lease agreement for rates and charges to provide cargo services at Denver  
International Airport.  
Approves a Use and Lease Agreement (ULA) with Amazon.com Services LLC for  
rates and charges and for three years with two one-year options to extend, to  
provide cargo services at Denver International Airport (DEN), in Council District 11  
(PLANE-202473818). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day  
review period is on 8-12-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its  
meeting on 7-10-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0887 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)  
24-0888 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City  
and County of Denver and FlashParking, Inc. to provide a Parking Access &  
Revenue Control System and associated maintenance services at Denver  
International Airport.  
Approves a contract with FLASHPARKING Inc., for $21,632,348.11 and for five  
years, with two one-year options to extend, to provide a Parking Access & Revenue  
Control System and associated maintenance services at Denver International Airport  
(DEN), in Council District 11 (PLANE-202472266). The last regularly scheduled  
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-12-2024. The Committee  
approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0888 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)  
24-0889 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and  
County of Denver and Flatiron Constructors, Inc. concerning construction  
services for the Runway 17L-35R Complex Pavement Rehabilitation and  
Electrical Upgrade Package 2 project at Denver International Airport.  
Approves a contract with Flatiron Constructors, Inc., for $9,160,929 and for NTP+75  
Calendar Days, to provide services for the Runway 17L-35R Complex Pavement  
Rehabilitation and Electrical Upgrade Package 2 project at Denver International  
Airport (DEN), in Council District 11 (PLANE-202473360). The last regularly  
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-12-2024. The  
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0889 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  
24-0877 A resolution approving a proposed master purchase order with  
Fonroche Lighting America Inc, for the purchase of solar lighting for  
various trails and parks, citywide.  
Approves a master purchase order with Fonroche Lighting America Inc for  
$5,000,000 and three years with 2 one-year renewal options, for the purchase of  
solar lighting for various trails and parks, citywide (SC-00009222). The last regularly  
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-12-2024. The  
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-9-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0877 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  
24-0885 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a  
proposed amended Grant Agreement between the City and County of  
Denver and the State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund  
(GOCO) for the “Bluff Lake Nature Center Grant” program and the funding  
therefor.  
Approves a grant agreement with Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) for $500,000  
and an end date of 3-31-2026 for improvements at the Bluff Lake Nature Center  
including reworking the refuge entrance and integrating a universally accessible  
pathway connecting the upper and lower level of the space, in Council District 8  
(202473990). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review  
period is on 8-12-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on  
7-9-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0885 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)  
24-0890 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 Arizona  
Avenue, South York Street, East Mississippi Avenue, and South Gaylord  
Street.  
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as public alley, bounded by East  
Arizona Avenue, South York Street, East Mississippi Avenue, and South Gaylord  
Street, in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting  
on 7-9-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0890 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)  
24-0891 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 3rd  
Avenue, North Fillmore Street, East 2nd Avenue, and North Milwaukee  
Street.  
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of way as public alley, bounded by East 3rd  
Avenue, North Fillmore Street, East 2nd Avenue, and North Milwaukee Street, in  
Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on  
7-9-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0891 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)  
24-0892 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City  
street system a parcel of land as West 11th Avenue, located near the  
intersection of West 11th Avenue and North Xavier Street.  
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as West 11th Avenue, located near  
the intersection of West 11th Avenue and North Xavier Street, in Council District 3.  
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-9-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0892 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)  
24-0894 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and Northeast Transportation  
Connections to continue a neighborhood transit pilot service, in Council  
Districts 8,9 and 11.  
Amends a contract with Northeast Transportation Connections (NETC) adding  
$341,019.96 for a new total of $3,504,820.71 to continue a neighborhood transit  
pilot service, in Council Districts 8, 9 and 11 (202474449-02 (202159514-02). No  
change to contract duration. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the  
30-day review period is on 8-12-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at  
its meeting on 7-9-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0894 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  
24-0784 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a  
proposed grant agreement between the City and County of Denver and the  
United States of America Department of Health and Human Services  
concerning the "Head Start FY24-25" program and the funding therefor.  
Approves a grant agreement with the US Department of Health and Human Services  
(DHHS) for $14,135,327 and an end date of 6-30-2025 to provide programs for  
Denver’s Head Start and Early Head Start delegate agencies, citywide  
(MOEAI-202474418). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day  
review period is on 8-12-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its  
meeting on 7-10-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0784 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)  
24-0896 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a  
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the  
United States of America Department of Health and Human Services  
concerning the “Ryan White Part A FY24” program and the funding  
therefor.  
Approves a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human  
Services Administration for $7,674,296 and through 02-28-2025 concerning the Ryan  
White grant program part A response to provide care, treatment and supportive  
services to persons living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area,  
citywide (ENVHL-202474361-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting  
within the 30-day review period is on 8-12-2024. The Committee approved filing this  
item at its meeting on 7-10-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0896 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)  
24-0901 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City  
and County of Denver and Papagayo to provide housing navigation, and  
rental and utilities assistance for newcomers enrolled in the Denver  
Asylum Seeker Program.  
Approves a contract with Papagayo for $2,924,179 and a term of 8-1-2024 through  
7-31-2025, to provide housing navigation, and rental and utilities assistance for  
newcomers enrolled to participate in the Denver Asylum Seeker Program (DASP),  
citywide (SOCSV-202474737-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting  
within the 30-day review period is on 8-12-2024. The Committee approved filing this  
item at its meeting on 7-10-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0901 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)  
24-0902 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City  
and County of Denver and ViVe to provide housing navigation, and rental  
and utilities assistance for newcomers enrolled to participate in the Denver  
Asylum Seekers Program.  
Approves a contract with ViVe; ViVe Inspiring Wellness, also known as ViVe  
Wellness, for $7,863,598 and a term of 8-1-2024 through 7-31-2025 to provide  
housing navigation, and rental and utilities assistance for newcomers enrolled to  
participate in the Denver Asylum Seekers Program (DASP), citywide  
(SOCSV-202474738-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the  
30-day review period is on 8-12-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at  
its meeting on 7-10-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0902 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, Climate & Aviation Services  
Committee  
24-0897 A bill for an ordinance approving a resolution requesting the  
renewal and continuance of the Colfax Mayfair Business Improvement  
District for an additional ten-year period.  
Approves the renewal and continuation of the Colfax Mayfair Business Improvement  
District for an additional ten-year period through 12-31-2034, in Council Districts 5 &  
9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-2024.  
Council Bill 24-0897 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on  
7-29-2024.  
Ordered published with a future required public hearing  
24-0898 A bill for an ordinance approving a resolution requesting the  
renewal and continuance of the Santa Fe Business Improvement District  
for an additional ten-year period.  
Approves the renewal and continuation of the Santa Fe Business Improvement  
District for an additional ten-year period through 12-31-2034, in Council District 3.  
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-2024.  
Council Bill 24-0898 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on  
7-29-2024.  
Ordered published with a future required public hearing  
Finance & Governance Committee  
24-0907 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 provide for binding arbitration in the event of an  
impasse between parties in firefighter collective bargaining negotiations  
and removing references to advisory-fact finding.  
Submits to a vote on the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of  
Denver, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver to  
provide for binding arbitration in the event of an impasse between parties in  
firefighter collective bargaining negotiations and removing references to  
advisory-fact finding. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on  
7-9-2024.  
Council Bill 24-0907 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee  
24-0893 A bill for an ordinance revoking the revocable permit granted by  
Ordinance No. 878, Series of 2001, to Peerless Apartments, LLC.  
Approves revoking Ordinance No. 878, Series of 2001 that granted a revocable  
permit to Peerless Apartments, LLC., their successors and assigns, to encroach into  
the right-of-way with various items into the alley lying between 24th Street, Park  
Avenue West, Champs Street, and Curtis Street in Block 115, Stile Addition to  
Denver, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting  
on 7-9-2024.  
Council Bill 24-0893 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee  
24-0882 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between  
the City and County of Denver and Colorado Department of Public Safety,  
Division of Criminal Justice, to administer residential and non-residential  
services for individuals returning from incarceration to the City and County  
of Denver, citywide.  
Approves a revenue agreement with Colorado Department of Public Safety, Division  
of Criminal Justice for $8,212,671.40 and through 9-30-2025 for the 2024-2025  
Community Correction program to administer residential and non-residential  
services for individuals returning from incarceration to the City and County of  
Denver, citywide (SAFTY-202474450). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting  
within the 30-day review period is on 8-12-2024. The Committee approved filing this  
item at its meeting on 7-10-2024.  
Council Bill 24-0882 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION  
Finance & Governance Committee  
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.  
A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0864 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)  
24-0869 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.  
A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0869 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 Sandoval announced that tonight, there will be 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.  
RECESS  
Council took a recess.  
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION  
UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
PROCLAMATIONS  
24-0974 A Proclamation Honoring the Cultural Impact of the Underground  
Music Showcase: Recognizing the 24th Annual UMS on South Broadway.  
A motion offered by Council member Alvidrez, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Proclamation 24-0974 be adopted, carried by the following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,  
Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Torres, Watson (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Sawyer (2)  
24-0975 A Proclamation Celebrating National Summer Learning Week.  
A motion offered by Council member Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Council  
member Hinds, that Council Proclamation 24-0975 be adopted, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,  
Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Torres, Watson (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Sawyer (2)  
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION  
Finance & Governance Committee  
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 sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:08 p.m., Council  
President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 24-0851. Louise  
Martorano and Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Robert Bailey  
signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Tracy Huggins of Denver Urban Renewal  
Authority delivered the staff report.  
A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0851 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,  
carried by the following vote:  
Placed upon final consideration and do pass  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann,  
Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Torres, Watson (10)  
Nay:  
Lewis (1)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Sawyer (2)  
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION  
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.  
A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0850 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,  
carried by the following vote:  
Placed upon final consideration and do pass  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann,  
Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Torres, Watson (10)  
Nay:  
Lewis (1)  
Absent:  
Gilmore, Sawyer (2)  
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT  
Council President Sandoval announced that on Monday, July 29, 2024, Council will hold  
a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0897 approving a resolution requesting the  
renewal and continuance of the Colfax Mayfair Business Improvement District for an  
additional ten-year period; and a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0898  
approving a resolution requesting the renewal and continuance of the Santa Fe Business  
Improvement District for an additional ten-year period.  
ADJOURN  
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Sandoval  
adjourned the meeting at 6:52 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