Minutes  
Monday, March 4, 2024, 3:30 PM  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Council member Kashmann led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT  
Council member Kashmann led the Land Acknowledgement.  
ROLL CALL  
Council member Hinds 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 February 26, 2024, were distributed to members of Council. Council  
President Torres ordered the minutes approved  
24-0283 Minutes of Monday, February 26, 2024.  
Council Minutes 24-0283 were approved.  
Approved  
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS  
Council members Lewis, Sandoval, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Alvidrez, Watson, Parady, and  
Kashmann offered announcements.  
PRESENTATIONS  
COMMUNICATIONS  
24-0291 A letter dated February 29, 2024, from Nicole C. Doheny, Manager of  
Finance, notifying City Council of the Department of Finance’s intent to issue  
Certificates of Participation, Series 2024A, for and on behalf of the City and County  
of Denver, in an amount not to exceed $90 million.  
Council Communication 24-0291 was filed.  
Filed  
24-0292 A letter dated February 29, 2024, from Nicole C. Doheny, Manager of  
Finance, notifying City Council of the Department of Finance’s intent to issue  
Certificates of Participation, Series 2024B, for and on behalf of the City and County  
of Denver, in an amount not to exceed $25 million.  
Council Communication 24-0292 was filed.  
Filed  
PROCLAMATIONS  
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT  
RESOLUTIONS  
Finance & Governance Committee  
24-0182 A resolution approving a proposed purchase order with Sill-Terhar  
Motors, Inc., for the purchase of 15 replacement police fleet vehicles,  
citywide.  
Approves a purchase order with Sill-Terhar Motors, Inc. for $628,665 for the  
purchase of 15 replacement police fleet vehicles, citywide (PO-00144165). The last  
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on  
3-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-20-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0182 be adopted, carried by the following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Romero  
Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (10)  
Nay:  
Gonzales-Gutierrez, Lewis, Parady (3)  
24-0186 A resolution approving a proposed purchase order with EP Blazer,  
LLC, for the purchase of 20 replacement police fleet vehicles, citywide.  
Approves a purchase order with EP Blazer, LLC. for $1,077,540 for the purchase of  
20 replacement police fleet vehicles, citywide (PO-00144399). The last regularly  
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-26-2024. The  
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-20-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0186 be adopted, carried by the following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Romero  
Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (10)  
Nay:  
Gonzales-Gutierrez, Lewis, Parady (3)  
Block Vote  
A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, 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  
City Council - Direct Files  
24-0289 A resolution approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and the Fraternal Order of Police,  
Denver Sheriff Lodge 27 for the years 2024 and 2025.  
Approves the collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police,  
Denver Sheriff Lodge 27 for the years 2024 and 2025. The last regularly scheduled  
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-26-2024. Councilmember  
Torres approved direct filing this item on 2-29-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0289 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)  
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee  
24-0188 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City  
and County of Denver and CBRE, Inc. concerning commercial real estate  
brokerage services at Denver International Airport.  
Approves a contract with CBRE, Inc. for $5,500,000 and for 3 years plus two 1-year  
options to extend for commercial real estate brokerage services for Denver  
International Airport, in Council District 11 (PLANE-202367173). The last regularly  
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-26-2024. The  
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-21-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0188 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)  
24-0189 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City  
and County of Denver and Cushman & Wakefield U.S., Inc. concerning  
commercial real estate brokerage services at Denver International Airport.  
Approves a contract with Cushman & Wakefield of Colorado, Inc. (Cushman &  
Wakefield) for $2,500,000 and for 3 years plus two 1-year options to extend, for  
commercial real estate brokerage services for Denver International Airport, in  
Council District 11 (PLANE-202370394). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting  
within the 30-day review period is on 3-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this  
item at its meeting on 2-21-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0189 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)  
24-0190 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City  
and County of Denver and Greenwood Commercial Real Estate Group, LLC  
concerning commercial real estate brokerage services at Denver  
International Airport.  
Approves a contract with Greenwood Commercial Real Estate Group, LLC for  
$2,000,000 and for 3 years plus two 1-year options to extend, for commercial real  
estate brokerage services for Denver International Airport, in Council District 11  
(PLANE-202370395). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day  
review period is on 3-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its  
meeting on 2-21-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0190 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)  
24-0191 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City  
and County of Denver and Ernst & Young Infrastructure Advisors, LLC  
concerning financial advisory services for real estate development at  
Denver International Airport.  
Approves a contract with Ernst & Young Infrastructure Advisors, LLC for $2,000,000  
and for 3 years with two 1-year options to extend, to provide Financial Advisory  
Services for Real Estate Development at Denver International Airport, in Council  
District 11 (PLANE-202367174). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within  
the 30-day review period is on 3-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item  
at its meeting on 2-21-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0191 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  
24-0180 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and Zivaro, Inc. to incorporate in  
the cloud services agreement and a Federal Bureau of Investigation  
Criminal Justice Information Services security addendum.  
Amends a contract with Zivaro, Inc. to incorporate in the cloud services agreement  
and a Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Justice Information Services security  
addendum, citywide. No change to contract amount or length (TECHS-202264702-00  
/TECHS-202372001-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the  
30-day review period is on 3-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at  
its meeting on 2-20-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0180 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)  
24-0185 A resolution approving the City Council reappointment of Frank  
Locantore to the Caring for Denver Board.  
Approves the City Council reappointment of Frank Locantore to the Caring for  
Denver Board for a term effective immediately and expiring on 4-1-2027, or  
until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at  
its meeting on 2-20-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0185 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)  
24-0198 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and Big Compass LLC for the  
continual use of on-call services to assist Technology Services with the  
MuleSoft API platform.  
Amends an on-call contract with Big Compass LLC to add $600,000 for a new  
contract maximum of $1,000,000 for the continued use of on-call services to assist  
with the MuleSoft API platform. No change in contract length, citywide  
(TECHS-202366785-01/TECHs-202472070-01). The last regularly scheduled Council  
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-26-2024. The Committee approved  
filing this item at its meeting on 2-20-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0198 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  
24-0178 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City  
street system a parcel of land as 38th Street, located at the intersection of  
38th Street and North Brighton Boulevard.  
Dedicates a parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as 38th Street, located at the  
intersection of 38th Street and North Brighton Boulevard, in Council District 9. The  
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-20-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0178 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)  
24-0179 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City  
street system parcels of land as: 1) North Speer Boulevard, located near  
the intersection of North Speer Boulevard and North Firth Court; 2) Public  
Alley, bounded by North Speer Boulevard, North Firth Court, West 29th  
Avenue, and North Bryant Street; 3) North Firth Court, located near the  
intersection of North Firth Court and West 29th Avenue; and 4) Public  
Alley, bounded by North Speer Boulevard, North Firth Court, West 29th  
Avenue, and North Bryant Street.  
Dedicates four parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) North Speer Boulevard,  
located near the intersection of North Speer Boulevard and North Firth Court 2)  
Public Alley, bounded by North Speer Boulevard, North Firth Court, West 29th  
Avenue, and North Bryant Street, 3) North Firth Court, located near the intersection  
of North Firth Court and West 29th Avenue, and 4) Public Alley, bounded by North  
Speer Boulevard, North Firth Court, West 29th Avenue, and North Bryant Street, in  
Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on  
2-20-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0179 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)  
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee  
24-0158 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and Vivent Health, Inc. to provide  
rental assistance and services to support individuals living with AIDS,  
citywide.  
Amends a contract with Vivent Health, Inc. to add $1,070,136 for a new total of  
$2,235,296 and one additional year for a new end date of 12-31-2024 to provide  
rental assistance and services to support individuals living with AIDS, citywide  
(HOST-202472421-01/HOST-202366622-01). The last regularly scheduled Council  
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-26-2024. The Committee approved  
filing this item at its meeting on 2-14-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0158 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)  
24-0231 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the  
City and County of Denver and Columbine Towers Owner LLC to assist with  
the acquisition of real property located at 1750 S. Federal Boulevard, in  
Council District 7 and known as Columbine Towers, to preserve 170  
affordable rental dwelling units.  
Approves a loan agreement with Columbine Towers Owner LLC for $10,000,000 to  
assist with the acquisition of 170 affordable dwelling units known as Columbine  
Towers, located in Council District 7 (HOST-202472791). The last regularly  
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-26-2024. The  
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-28-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0231 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following  
vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)  
(None) (0)  
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION  
Finance & Governance Committee  
24-0192 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 457, Series of 2001  
concerning the “Tobacco Sting” Special Revenue Fund (14804) to update  
outdated language to expand the allowable purpose of the fund.  
Amends the establishing ordinance no. 457, series of 2001 for the Tobacco  
Sting Special Revenue Fund (14804) to update the Fund name, purpose, and  
expand allowable expenditures and revenue, citywide. The Committee  
approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-20-2024.  
Council Bill 24-0192 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee  
24-0155 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4862  
West 13th Avenue in West Colfax.  
Approves an Official Map Amendment to change the zoning of the property located at  
4862 West 13th Avenue from U-RH-3A to G-MU-3 in Council District 3. A public  
hearing will be held on Monday, 4-1-2024. The Committee approved filing this item  
at its meeting on 2-20-2024.  
Council Bill 24-0155 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on  
4/1/2024.  
Ordered published with a future required public hearing  
24-0177 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing portion of the easement  
established in the New Avondale subdivision plat, recorded with the  
Denver Clerk & Recorder at Plat Book 25, Page 2, located at 3270 West  
Colfax Avenue.  
Relinquishes a portion of an easement reserved in New Avondale; Plat Book 25,  
Page 2; Reception Number 75861, located at 3270 West Colfax Avenue in Council  
District 3. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review  
period is on 3-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on  
2-20-2024.  
Council Bill 24-0177 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
24-0181 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 365  
South Kearney Street in Washington Virginia Vale.  
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-Dx to E-SU-D1x, located  
at 365 South Kearney Street in Council District 5. A public hearing will be held on  
Monday, 4-1-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on  
2-20-2024.  
Council Bill 24-0181 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on  
4/1/2024.  
Ordered published with a future required public hearing  
24-0183 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing 1) a portion of the easements  
reserved in Ordinance No. 116, Series of 1947, recorded with the Denver  
Clerk & Recorder at Book 6269, Page 137, also recorded at Reception No.  
R-92-0095493 (now known as Reception No. 1992095493); and a portion  
of the easements reserved in Ordinance No. 23, Series of 1934, recorded  
with Denver Clerk & Recorder at Book 4782, Page 98; and 2) a portion of  
the easements reserved in Ordinance No. 116, Series of 1947, recorded  
with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Book 6269, Page 137, located at 725  
West 39th Avenue.  
Relinquishes a portion of the easements reserved in Ordinance No. 116, Series 1947,  
recorded in Book 6269 Page 137, also recorded at Reception No. R-92-0095493; and  
a portion of the easements reserved in Ordinance No. 23, Series 1934 recorded in  
Book 4782 Page 98; and a portion of the easements reserved in Ordinance No. 116,  
Series 1947, recorded in Book 6269 Page 137, located at 725 West 39th Avenue in  
Council District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day  
review period is on 3-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its  
meeting on 2-20-2024.  
Council Bill 24-0183 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
24-0184 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20221456 that  
changed the zoning classification for 6302 East 63rd Avenue and 6308  
North Argonne Street in DIA to include a corrected legal description.  
Amends Ordinance No. 20221456 to add a legal description to the map amendment,  
in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on  
2-20-2024.  
Council Bill 24-0184 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION  
Finance & Governance Committee  
24-0167 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Purchase and Sale  
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and University of  
Denver, for 2149 East Wesley Avenue, in Council District 6.  
Approves a purchase and sale agreement with the University of Denver as purchaser  
for $10 and a term ending on 1-18-2025 for 2149 East Wesley Avenue, in Council  
District 6 (202472397-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the  
30-day review period is on 3-18-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at  
its meeting on 2-13-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0167 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en  
bloc, carried by the following vote:  
Placed upon final consideration and do pass  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)  
(None) (0)  
24-0168 A bill for an ordinance authorizing capital equipment purchases in  
the General Government Special Revenue Fund.  
Authorizes the purchase of two organic collection vehicles from the “2023 Front  
Range Waste Diversion Grant” Program award to support the Department of  
Transportation and Infrastructure Solid Waste Management, citywide. The  
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-13-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0168 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en  
bloc, carried by the following vote:  
Placed upon final consideration and do pass  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)  
(None) (0)  
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee  
24-0161 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing 1) a portion of the easement  
reserved in Ordinance No. 24, Series of 1939, recorded with the Denver  
Clerk & Recorder at Book A-24, Page 171; and 2) a portion of the easement  
reserved in Ordinance No. 661, Series of 1978, recorded with Denver Clerk  
& Recorder at Book 1825, Page 595, located at 1062 Auraria Parkway.  
Relinquishes a portion of an easement reserved in Ordinance No. 24, Series of 1939,  
and a portion of an easement reserved in Ordinance No. 661, Series 1978, located at  
1062 Auraria Parkway, in Council District 3. The last regularly scheduled Council  
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-18-2024. The Committee approved  
filing this item at its meeting on 2-13-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0161 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en  
bloc, carried by the following vote:  
Placed upon final consideration and do pass  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)  
(None) (0)  
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT  
Council President Torres announced that on Monday, April 1, 2024, Council will hold a  
required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0155 changing the zoning classification for  
4862 West 13th Avenue in West Colfax; and a required public hearing on Council Bill  
24-0181 changing the zoning classification for 365 South Kearney Street in Washington  
Virginia Vale. Any protests against Council Bills 24-0155 or 24-0181 must be filed with  
the Council Offices no later than noon on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.  
ADJOURN  
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Torres  
adjourned the meeting at 3:50 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