Minutes  
Monday, May 6, 2024, 3:30 PM  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Council President Pro Tem Sandoval led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT  
Council President Pro Tem Sandoval led the Land Acknowledgement.  
ROLL CALL  
Council members Gilmore and Lewis attended the meeting virtually. Council member  
Lewis arrived late.  
Present:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)  
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES  
The minutes of April 29, 2024, were distributed to members of Council. Council  
President Torres ordered the minutes approved.  
Council Minutes 24-0616 were approved.  
Approved  
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS  
Council President Torres, Council President Pro Tem Sandoval, and Council members  
Sawyer, Kashmann, Alvidrez, Watson, Flynn, Romero Campbell, and Hinds offered  
announcements.  
PRESENTATIONS  
COMMUNICATIONS  
PROCLAMATIONS  
A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Proclamation 24-0584 be adopted, carried by the following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson (12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Lewis (1)  
Absent:  
A motion offered by Council member Alvidrez, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Proclamation 24-0620 be adopted, carried by the following  
vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson (12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Lewis (1)  
Absent:  
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT  
RESOLUTIONS  
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee  
Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Parady called out this item at the  
5-6-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 5-13-2024.  
Postponed  
Block Vote  
A motion offered by Council President Pro Tem Sandoval, 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, & Aviation Services Committee  
A motion offered by Council President Pro Tem Sandoval, duly seconded by Council  
member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0533 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)  
A motion offered by Council President Pro Tem Sandoval, duly seconded by Council  
member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0534 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)  
A motion offered by Council President Pro Tem Sandoval, duly seconded by Council  
member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0535 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)  
A motion offered by Council President Pro Tem Sandoval, duly seconded by Council  
member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0536 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)  
A motion offered by Council President Pro Tem Sandoval, duly seconded by Council  
member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0538 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)  
A motion offered by Council President Pro Tem Sandoval, duly seconded by Council  
member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0539 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)  
A motion offered by Council President Pro Tem Sandoval, duly seconded by Council  
member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0540 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  
A motion offered by Council President Pro Tem Sandoval, duly seconded by Council  
member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0516 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)  
A motion offered by Council President Pro Tem Sandoval, duly seconded by Council  
member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0517 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)  
A motion offered by Council President Pro Tem Sandoval, duly seconded by Council  
member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0518 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee  
A motion offered by Council President Pro Tem Sandoval, duly seconded by Council  
member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0519 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)  
A motion offered by Council President Pro Tem Sandoval, duly seconded by Council  
member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0522 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)  
A motion offered by Council President Pro Tem Sandoval, duly seconded by Council  
member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0523 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)  
A motion offered by Council President Pro Tem Sandoval, duly seconded by Council  
member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0524 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)  
A motion offered by Council President Pro Tem Sandoval, duly seconded by Council  
member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0525 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)  
A motion offered by Council President Pro Tem Sandoval, duly seconded by Council  
member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0526 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)  
A motion offered by Council President Pro Tem Sandoval, duly seconded by Council  
member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0528 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)  
A motion offered by Council President Pro Tem Sandoval, duly seconded by Council  
member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0529 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)  
A motion offered by Council President Pro Tem Sandoval, duly seconded by Council  
member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0530 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)  
A motion offered by Council President Pro Tem Sandoval, duly seconded by Council  
member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0531 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)  
A motion offered by Council President Pro Tem Sandoval, duly seconded by Council  
member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0532 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  
A motion offered by Council President Pro Tem Sandoval, duly seconded by Council  
member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0521 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)  
A motion offered by Council President Pro Tem Sandoval, duly seconded by Council  
member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0543 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)  
(None) (0)  
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION  
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee  
Council Bill 24-0537 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
Finance & Governance Committee  
Council Bill 24-0541 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
Council Bill 24-0542 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee  
Council Bill 24-0514 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on  
6-3-2024.  
Ordered published with a future required public hearing  
Council Bill 24-0515 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on  
6-3-2024.  
Ordered published with a future required public hearing  
Council Bill 24-0557 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on  
6-3-2024.  
Ordered published with a future required public hearing  
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION  
Finance & Governance Committee  
A motion offered by Council President Pro Tem Sandoval, duly seconded by Council  
member Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0500 be placed upon final consideration and do  
pass en bloc, carried by the following vote:  
Placed upon final consideration and do pass  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT  
Council President Torres announced that tonight, there will be a required public hearing  
on Council Bill 24-0263 changing the zoning classification for 3096 South Roslyn Street  
in Hampden; a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0269 changing the zoning  
classification for 6750 East Exposition Avenue in Washington Virginia Vale; and a  
required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0156 changing the zoning classification for  
700 North Mariposa Street in Lincoln Park. Anyone wishing to speak on any of these  
matters should go online to sign up during the recess of Council.  
RECESS  
Council took a recess.  
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION  
UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
PROCLAMATIONS  
A motion offered by Council member Alvidrez, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Proclamation 24-0621 be adopted, carried by the following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson (12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Lewis (1)  
Absent:  
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION  
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee  
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:56 p.m., Council  
President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 24-0263. Valerie  
Croskey and Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed  
up to speak in opposition of the bill. William Prince of Community Planning and  
Development delivered the staff report.  
A motion offered by Council President Pro Tem Sandoval, duly seconded by Council  
member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0263 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, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson (12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Lewis (1)  
Absent:  
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:14 p.m., Council  
President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 24-0269. Jesse Parris  
signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition  
of the bill. Fritz Clauson of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff  
report.  
A motion offered by Council President Pro Tem Sandoval, duly seconded by Council  
member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0269 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, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,  
Watson (11)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Lewis (1)  
Absent:  
Abstain:  
Parady (1)  
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:28 p.m., Council  
President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 24-0156. Jesse Parris,  
Ondrea Trahan, Andre Wilkey, Vince Vecchiarelli, Matt Zeman, Paul Miller, and  
Cameron Stringer signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to  
speak in opposition of the bill. Edson Ibañez of Community Planning and  
Development delivered the staff report.  
A motion offered by Council President Pro Tem Sandoval, duly seconded by Council  
member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0156 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, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson (12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Lewis (1)  
Absent:  
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT  
Council President Torres announced that, on Monday, June 3, 2024, Council will hold a  
required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0514 changing the zoning classification for  
3358 York Street in Clayton; a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0515 changing  
the zoning classification for 2081 South Gilpin Street in University; and a required  
public hearing on Council Bill 24-0557 changing the zoning classification for multiple  
properties in Berkeley, Sunnyside, and Sloan's Lake neighborhoods. Any protests  
against Council Bills 24-0514, 24-0515, and 24-0557 must be filed with the Council  
Offices no later than noon on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.  
ADJOURN  
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Torres  
adjourned the meeting at 7:26 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