Minutes

Monday, December 4, 2023, 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 Sawyer attended the meeting virtually.

Present:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,

Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

The minutes of November 27, 2023, were distributed to members of Council. Council

President Torres ordered the minutes approved.

23-1907 Minutes of Monday, November 27, 2023.

Council Minutes 23-1907 were approved.

Approved

COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Council President Torres and Council members Lewis, Romero Campbell, and Alvidrez

offered announcements.

PRESENTATIONS

COMMUNICATIONS

PROCLAMATIONS

23-1890 A Proclamation Celebrating Project Angel Heart’s 10 Millionth Meal

A motion offered by Councilmember Watson, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Proclamation 23-1890 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)

23-1903 A Proclamation Honoring the Life of Lucille Ruibal Rivera

A motion offered by Councilmember Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by

Councilmember Gilmore, that Council Proclamation 23-1903 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)

23-1904 A Proclamation Honoring the Memory of Patricia 'Patt' Houston

A motion offered by Councilmember Lewis, duly seconded by Councilmember

Kashmann, that Council Proclamation 23-1904 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

Finance & Governance Committee

23-1784 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City

and County of Denver and The Remy Corporation to provide on-call

professional services related to the Workday platform.

Approves a contract with The Remy Corporation for $5,000,000 and a term of three

years to provide on-call professional services related to the Workday platform,

citywide. 202370662-00. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the

30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at

its meeting on 11-21-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1784 be adopted, carried by the following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Parady, Romero

Campbell, Sandoval, Watson (8)

Nay:

Hinds, Sawyer (2)

Absent:

Gonzales-Gutierrez, Lewis, Torres (3)

BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION

Finance & Governance Committee

23-1804 A bill for an ordinance making rescissions from the General Fund

and making appropriations in the General Fund to make a cash transfer to

the Affordable Housing Special Revenue Fund.

Approves a rescission of $5,000,000 from agency General Fund appropriations,

authorizes an appropriation to transfer cash, and makes an appropriation in the

Affordable Housing Special Revenue fund, citywide. The Committee approved filing

this item at its meeting on 11-21-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1804 be ordered published, was followed by a motion

offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that

Council Bill 23-1804 be amended in the following particulars:

On page 1, in the table directly following line 23, in the column titled “Amount

Appropriated” strike “Appropriated” and replace with “Rescinded”.

On page 2, in the continuation of table directly following Page 1, line 23, in the

column titled “Amount Appropriated” strike “Appropriated” and replace with

“Rescinded”.

The motion to amend carried by the following vote:

Amended

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,

Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)

Nay:

(None) (0)

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1804 be ordered published as amended, carried by the

following vote:

Ordered published as amended

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,

Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)

Nay:

(None) (0)

PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION

Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

23-1484 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 5107 -

5135 North Emerson Street in Globeville.

Approves a map amendment to rezone a property from I-A, UO-2 to G-RX-5,

located at 5107, 5111, 5115, 5117, 5135 North Emerson Street, in Council District 9.

The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-17-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1484 be taken out of order, carried by the following vote:

Took out of order

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,

Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)

Nay:

(None) (0)

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1484 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was

followed by a motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by

Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1484 be postponed to January 8, 2024,

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)

23-1485 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3701

West 9th Avenue in Villa Park.

Approves a map amendment to rezone a property from E-SU-D1 to E-RH-2.5,

located at 3701 West 9th Avenue, in Council District 3. The Committee approved

filing this item at its meeting on 10-17-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1485 be taken out of order, carried by the following vote:

Took out of order

Aye:

Nay:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,

Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,

Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)

(None) (0)

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1485 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was

followed by a motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by

Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1485 be postponed to December 11,

2023, 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)

Block Vote

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, 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

23-1778 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 Housing and Urban Development

concerning the “Community Development Block Grant FY23” program and

the funding therefor.

Approves a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban

Development (HUD) for $6,401,835 in Community Development Block Grant

(CDBG) funds and through 09-01-2030 to provide funding for services and projects

supporting neighborhood and business development programs for the 2023 program

year, citywide. OEDEV-202371117. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting

within the 30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing

this item at its meeting on 11-22-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1778 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)

23-1800 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City

and County of Denver and Cayman Airways Limited concerning a use and

lease agreement to provide passenger services, with rates and charges at

Denver International Airport.

Approves a use and lease agreement with Cayman Airways applying rates and

charges for a term of one year with 2 one-year extension options at Denver

International Airport (DEN), in Council District 11. 202370506-00. The last regularly

scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The

Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-22-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1800 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)

23-1801 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City

and County of Denver and Wright Choice, Inc. concerning jetting and

cleaning of grease and sand traps and associated drain lines servicing

common use waste lines at Denver International Airport.

Approves a contract with Wright Choice, Inc. for $6,102,305 and a term of 5 years

for jetting and cleaning of grease and sand traps and associated drain lines servicing

common use waste lines at Denver International Airport (DEN), in Council District

11. 202368842. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day

review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its

meeting on 11-22-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1801 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)

23-1819 A resolution of city council consenting to the Mayor’s appointment

of Phillip Washington as the Manager of Aviation.

Approves the Mayoral appointment of Phillip Washington as Chief Executive Officer

of the Department of Aviation, pursuant to Charter Section § 2.2.6 (D). The

Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-22-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1819 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)

Finance & Governance Committee

23-1780 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement

between the City and County of Denver and Active Network, LLC for

continual use and support of the vendor's Enterprise Cashiering and

E-commerce software application.

Amends a contract with Active Network, LLC (TECHS-CE00013-04) by adding

$300,000 for a new total of $1,286,734.13 and extending the term by two years for

a new end date of 12-31-2025 for continual use and support of the vendor’s

Enterprise Cashiering and Ecommerce software application supporting multiple City

Agencies, citywide. TECHS-202369793-04. The last regularly scheduled Council

meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee

approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-21-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1780 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)

23-1781 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement

between the City and County of Denver and Quisitive, LLC to continue

providing SharePoint internet services for city employees.

Amends a contract with Quisitive, LLC (TECHS-201738742-04) to add $118,100 for a

new total of $727,750 and 4 additional years for a new end term of 12-31-2027 to

continue providing SharePoint internet services for city employees, citywide.

TECHS-202370736-03. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the

30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at

its meeting on 11-21-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1781 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)

23-1785 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement

between the City and County of Denver and Active Network, LLC to

continue and expand the use of Point-of-Sale software supporting Denver

Parks and Recreation.

Amends a contract with Active Network, LLC (201314203-03) to add $1,747,679 for

a new total of $4,025,951 and an additional 5 years for a new end term of

12-31-2028 to continue and expand the use of Point-of-Sale software supporting

Denver Parks and Recreation, citywide. 202370313-03. The last regularly scheduled

Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee

approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-21-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1785 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)

23-1807 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement with Paymentech,

LLC for the purchase of credit card acceptance and processing services,

citywide.

Approves a contract with Paymentech, LLC for $148,500,000 and a term of 5 years

with an end date of 12-31-2028 with three optional one-year renewals followed by

one year of month-to-month renewal options for the purchase of credit card

acceptance and processing services, citywide. 202367389. The last regularly

scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The

Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-21-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1807 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)

23-1820 A resolution of city council consenting to the Mayor’s appointment

of Nicole Doheny as Manager of Finance.

Approves the Mayoral appointment of Nicole Doheny as Executive Director of the

Department of Finance, pursuant to Charter Section § 2.2.6 (D). The Committee

approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-21-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1820 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)

23-1821 A resolution of city council consenting to the Mayor’s appointment

of Kerry Tipper as City Attorney.

Approves the Mayoral appointment of Kerry Tipper as City Attorney, pursuant to

Charter Section § 2.2.6 (D). The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting

on 11-21-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1821 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

23-1786 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement

between the City and County of Denver and Acme Tree Service Inc. to

continue providing tree maintenance services, citywide.

Amends an on-contract with Acme Tree Service Inc. (202157701) to extend the

contract term 5 months for a new end date of 5-31-2024 to continue providing tree

maintenance services, citywide. No change to contract amount. 202370957-01. The

last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on

12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-21-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1786 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)

23-1787 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement

between the City and County of Denver and Bear Creek Landscaping and

Tree Service LLC to provide tree maintenance services, citywide.

Amends an on-call contract with Bear Creek Landscape and Tree Service

(202157702) to extend the term by 5 months for a new end date of 5-31-2024 to

provide tree maintenance services, citywide. No change to contract amount.

202370958-01. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day

review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its

meeting on 11-21-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1787 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)

23-1788 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement

between the City and County of Denver and Environmental Tree Care LLC to

continue providing tree maintenance services, citywide.

Amends an on-call contract with Environmental Tree Care LLC. (202157690) to

extend the term by 5 months for a new end date of 5-31-2024 to continue providing

tree maintenance services, citywide. No change to contract amount. 202370959-01.

The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on

12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-21-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1788 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)

23-1811 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 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 11-21-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1811 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)

23-1812 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City

street system parcels of land as: 1) South Osage Street, located at

intersection of South Osage Street and West Jewell Avenue; 2) West Jewell

Avenue, located at intersection of West Jewell Avenue and South Osage

Street; and 3) South Navajo Street, located at intersection of South Navajo

Street and West Jewell Avenue.

Dedicates three parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) South Osage Street,

located at the intersection of South Osage Street and West Jewell Avenue, 2) West

Jewell Avenue, located at the intersection of West Jewell Avenue and South Osage

Street, and 3) South Navajo Street located at the intersection of South Navajo

Street and West Jewell Avenue, in Council District 2. The Committee approved filing

this item at its meeting on 11-21-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1812 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)

23-1813 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City

street system a parcel of land as West 10th Avenue, located near the

intersection of West 10th Avenue and North Xavier Street.

Dedicates a parcel of land as West 10th Avenue, located near the intersection of

West 10th Avenue and North Xavier Street, in Council District 3. The Committee

approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-21-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1813 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)

23-1815 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City

street system a parcel of land as a public alley bounded by North Grant

Street, East 14th Avenue, North Sherman Street and East 13th Avenue.

Dedicates a parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as Public Alley, bounded by North

Grant Street, East 14th Avenue, North Sherman Street and East 13th Avenue, in

Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on

11-21-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1815 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)

23-1816 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City

street system parcels of land as: 1) Public Alley, bounded by West Colfax

Avenue, North King Street, West Conejos Place, and North Julian Street;

and 2) West Colfax Avenue, located near the intersection of West Colfax

Avenue and North King Street.

Dedicates two parcels of land as 1) Public Alley, bounded by West Colfax Avenue,

North King Street, West Conejos Place, and North Julian Street, and 2) West Colfax

Avenue, located near the intersection of West Colfax Avenue and North King Street,

in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on

11-21-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1816 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)

23-1817 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement

between the City and County of Denver and Big Truck Rental, LLC to rent

and maintain trucks to assist with weekly collection of trash, recycling, and

compost.

Amends a contract with Big Truck Rental, LLC to add $1,763,220.00 for a new total

of $3,968,794.50 and a new end term of 12-31-2024 to continue to rent and

maintain 10 refuse trucks and continued rental of 8 side load and 2 rear load trucks

to assist with weekly collection of trash, recycling, and compost, citywide.

202371106-03 (202265862-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within

the 30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item

at its meeting on 11-21-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1817 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

23-1746 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement with Satellite

Shelters, Inc., for the purchase of manufactured modular community

buildings, citywide.

Approves a contract with Satellite Shelters, Inc. for $4,250,000 and a term ending

December 31, 2024, for the purchase and design of manufactured modular

community buildings in support of the House1000 initiative, citywide. 202370873-00.

The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on

12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-22-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1746 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)

23-1753 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and

County of Denver and Colorado Village Collaborative for to provide

operations and services at a 60-unit micro community site, in Council

District 7.

Approves a contract with The Colorado Village Collaborative for $2,249,537 and an

end term of 12-31-2024 to provide operations and services at a 60-unit micro

community site, in Council District 7. 202371105. The last regularly scheduled

Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee

approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-29-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1753 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)

23-1768 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and

County of Denver and The Gathering Place for to provide site operations

and client support and management for the agreed upon micro community

site, citywide.

Approves a contract with The Gathering Place for $1,451,142 and a contract term

ending on 12-31-2024 to provide site operations and client support and management

for the agreed upon micro community site, citywide. 202371201. The last regularly

scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The

Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-15-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1768 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)

23-1782 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and

County of Denver and The Urban Farm to provide administrative support,

classroom space, and vocational experiential learning opportunities for

Helping Youth Pursue Excellence (HYPE) participants, citywide.

Amends a contract with The Urban Farm (202160361) to add $391,222.06 for a new

total of $848,172.68 and an additional 18 months for 12-31-2025 to provide

administrative support, classroom space, and vocational experiential learning

opportunities for Helping Youth Pursue Excellence (HYPE) participants, citywide.

202370802-03. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day

review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its

meeting on 11-22-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1782 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)

23-1789 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendatory Agreement

between the City and County of Denver and Brothers Redevelopment, Inc.

to provide financial assistance and foreclosure prevention services to

income qualified households, citywide.

Amends a contract with Brothers Redevelopment (202368182) to add $300,000 for a

new total of $600,000 and one additional year for a new end term of 12-31-2024 to

provide financial assistance to households who have experienced financial hardship

at or below 80% of the Area Median Income to prevent involuntary displacement,

citywide. 202371040-01. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the

30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at

its meeting on 11-22-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1789 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)

23-1790 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City

and County of Denver and Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. to provide

funding for the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA) Program,

citywide.

Approves a contract with Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. for $4,413,171 and an end

term of 12-31-2024 to support the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA)

Program to keep people housed, citywide. 202371122. The last regularly scheduled

Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee

approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-22-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1790 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)

23-1791 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 Housing and Urban Development

concerning the “Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA)

FY23” program and the funding therefor.

Approves a revenue grant agreement with the United States Department of Housing

and Urban Development to $4,036,662 and a term ending on 10-31-2026 to support

the housing needs of low-income people living with HIV/AIDS, citywide. 202371195.

The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on

12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-22-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1791 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)

23-1792 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 Housing and Urban Development

concerning the “Emergency Solutions Grant FY23” program and the

funding therefor.

Approves a revenue grant agreement with the United States Department of Housing

and Urban Development for $587,563 and a term ending on 10-31-2025 to provide

emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, and rapid rehousing, citywide.

202371144. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review

period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on

11-22-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1792 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)

23-1793 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 Housing and Urban Development

concerning the “HOME FY23” program and the funding therefor.

Approves a revenue grant agreement with the United States Department of Housing

and Urban Development for $2,985,693 for a term ending on 9-30-2032 to support

the building, buying, and rehabilitation of affordable housing for rent or ownership,

citywide. 202371121. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day

review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its

meeting on 11-22-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1793 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)

23-1794 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City

and County of Denver and Jewish Family Service of Colorado, Inc. to

provide funding for the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA)

Program, citywide.

Approves a contract with Jewish Family Service of Colorado, Inc. for $622,137 and

an end term of 12-31-2024 to support the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance

(TRUA) Program to keep people housed, citywide. 202371133. The last regularly

scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The

Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-22-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1794 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)

23-1795 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement

between the City and County of Denver and Jewish Family Service of

Colorado, Inc. to provide rapid rehousing assistance to individuals and

families experiencing homelessness, citywide.

Amends a contract with Jewish Family Service of Colorado, Inc. (202159318) to add

$250,000 for a new total of $1,025,000 and one additional year for a new end term

of 12-31-2024 to provide short- and medium-term rental assistance to individuals

and families experiencing homelessness, citywide. 202371019-02. The last regularly

scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The

Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-22-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1795 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)

23-1796 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement

between the City and County of Denver and Bluff Mercy, LLC to provide

supportive services and housing subsidies for formerly homeless

households, in Council District 8.

Amends a contract with Bluff Mercy, LLC (20257233) to add $300,000 for a new total

of $1,200,000 and one additional year for a new end term of 12-31-2024 to provide

supportive services and housing subsidies for formerly homeless households, in

Council District 8. 202371165-02. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting

within the 30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing

this item at its meeting on 11-22-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1796 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)

23-1797 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City

and County of Denver and The Community Firm to provide funding for the

Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA) Program, citywide.

Approves a contract with The Community Firm, operating at The Community

Economic Defense Project, for $7,400,632 and an end term of 12-31-2024 to support

the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA) Program to keep people housed,

citywide. 202371132. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day

review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its

meeting on 11-22-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1797 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)

23-1799 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement

between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado

Branch to provide for family motel shelter operations and supportive

services for the respite program, citywide.

Amends a contract with the Volunteers of America by adding $1,333,980 for a new

total of $4,996,660 and a new end term of 1-31-2024 to provide for family motel

shelter operations and supportive services for the respite program, citywide.

202057224/202371125-03. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the

30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at

its meeting on 11-22-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1799 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)

23-1818 A resolution of city council consenting to the Mayor’s appointment

of Anne-Marie Braga as Manager of Human Services.

Approves the Mayoral appointment of Anne-Marie Braga as Executive Director of the

Department of Human Services, pursuant to Charter Section § 2.2.6 (D). The

Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-22-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1818 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

23-1802 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from completed or

deferred capital improvement projects.

Approves a rescission of $4,196,356.20 of unused Capital Improvement Funds

from completed or deferred capital maintenance projects, citywide. The

Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-21-2023.

Council Bill 23-1802 was ordered published

Ordered published

23-1803 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from General Fund

Contingency and making appropriations to agency General Fund budgets,

Special Revenue Funds, and authorizing cash transfers.

Approves a rescission from the General Fund Contingency and authorizes

appropriations in the General Fund, the General Government Special Revenue Fund,

and authorizes transfers from the General Fund to Human Services Special Revenue

Fund for the border crisis response to address 2023 unbudgeted needs, citywide. The

Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-21-2023.

Council Bill 23-1803 was ordered published

Ordered published

23-1805 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission, appropriation, and a

cash transfer from Denver Human Services Special Revenue Fund to the

Border Crisis Response Special Revenue Fund.

Rescinds, appropriates, and makes cash transfers from Human Services Special

Revenue Fund (13008) to support expenditures in the amount of $8,000,000 in the

Border Crisis Response Special Revenue Fund (13809), citywide. The Committee

approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-21-2023.

Council Bill 23-1805 was ordered published

Ordered published

Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

23-1715 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2040

North Ash Street in South Park Hill.

Approves a map amendment to rezone a property located at 2040 North Ash Street

from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1, in Council District 9. A public hearing will be held on

Tuesday, 1-2-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on

11-14-2023.

Council Bill 23-1715 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on

1/2/2024.

Ordered published with a future required public hearing

23-1722 A bill for an ordinance amending article II, Chapter 10 (Buildings

and building regulations), concerning Denver construction codes.

Amends Denver Revised Municipal Code Chapter 10 to revise the 2022 Denver

Building Code, Denver Fire Code, and Denver Green Code to clarify, correct, and

revise sections of the code language to bring it in line with nationally developed

regulations, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on

11-14-2023.

Council Bill 23-1722 was ordered published

Ordered published

Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee

23-1783 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory

Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and

Hospital Authority, to continue connecting 9-1-1 callers with low acuity

medical complaints with Denver Health NurseLine as an alternative to

receiving ambulatory care, citywide.

Amends an intergovernmental expenditure agreement with Denver Health and

Hospital Authority (202265899-00) to add $193,317.96 for a new total of

$676,612.16 and an additional 1 year for a new end term of 12-31-2024 to continue

connecting 9-1-1 callers with low acuity medical complaints with Denver Health

NurseLine as an alternative to receiving ambulatory care, citywide. 202370854-01.

The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on

12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-22-2023.

Council Bill 23-1783 was ordered published

Ordered published

BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION

City Council - Direct Files

23-1870 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed First Amendment to

Fiscal Year 2023 Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated

Operating Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver

Health and Hospital Authority, providing for the amounts to be paid for

services by the City and County of Denver and by the Denver Health and

Hospital Authority for Fiscal Year 2024.

Amends the 2023 Denver Health and Hospital Authority operating agreement to

update language related to allocation of funds within specific sections of the

agreement. No change to contract amount or duration. ENVHL-202371258. The last

regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on

12-18-2023. President Torres approved direct filing this bill on 11-22-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1870 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)

Finance & Governance Committee

23-1709 A bill for an ordinance approving and providing for the execution of

a proposed grant agreement between the City and County of Denver and

the State of Colorado concerning the "UASI FY23" program and the

funding therefor, and authorizing the purchase of capital equipment items

from the "UASI FY23" Special Revenue Fund budget.

Approves a grant agreement with the State of Colorado, Department of Public

Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for $3,120,000

and a term ending on 8-31-2026 to procure capital equipment to support the Urban

Area Security Initiative program, citywide. MOOEM-202370961. The Committee

approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-14-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1709 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)

23-1717 A bill for an ordinance designating certain properties as being

acquired for public use and authorizing use and acquisition thereof by

negotiation or through condemnation proceedings of fee simple, easement

and other interests, including any rights and interests related or

appurtenant to properties as needed for the installment of a sidewalk at

approximately Sheridan Boulevard and Colfax Avenue, in Council District 3.

Approves a land acquisition located at approximately Sheridan Boulevard and Colfax

Avenue by granting authority to acquire through negotiated purchase or

condemnation all or any portion of any property interest needed for the installment

of a sidewalk, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its

meeting on 11-14-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1717 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)

23-1718 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an

appropriation in the Culture and Recreation Special Revenue Fund Series to

make a cash transfer to Parks Legacy Capital Improvement Funds.

Approves the transfer of $1,300,000 from the Parks, Trails, and Open Space

Operating Special Revenue Fund 15828 into the Parks Legacy Improvement Project

Fund 36050 and appropriates the transferred amount to be used for the acquisition

of 2369 South Quebec Street, in Council District 4. The Committee approved filing

this item at its meeting on 11-14-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1718 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)

23-1720 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an

appropriation in the Culture and Recreation Special Revenue Fund Series to

make a cash transfer to Parks Legacy Capital Improvement Funds.

Approves the transfer of $1,500,000 from the Parks, Trails, and Open Space

Operating Special Revenue Fund 15828 into the Parks Legacy Improvement Project

Fund 36050 and appropriates the transferred amount to be used for the acquisition

of 4458 North Pearl Street and 4441 North Washington Street, in Council District 9.

The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-14-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1720 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)

23-1806 A bill for an ordinance authorizing recissions from the

appropriations for the Payments to Denver Health for Public Health Clinics

and Denver Cares and making an appropriation in the Denver Health

Medically Indigent Payment.

Rescinds budget savings in the Denver Health, Payment for Public Health Clinics

2023 appropriation and from the Denver Health, Payment for Denver CARES 2023

appropriation and makes an appropriation in the Denver Health, Payment for

Medically Indigent Appropriation, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item

at its meeting on 11-21-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1806 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

23-1731 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between

the City and County of Denver and City of Aurora, for the Colfax Bus Rapid

Transit construction project.

Approves an Inter-Governmental Agreement with the City of Aurora for a term of

five years for the Colfax Bus Rapid Transit construction phase of the project, in

Council Districts 5, 8, 9, 10. 202370886. The last regularly scheduled Council

meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee

approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-14-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1731 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)

23-1745 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing

care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the 32nd and

Lowell Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the real property,

exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited.

Approves the assessing ordinance for the 2024 annual costs of the continuing care,

operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of the 32nd and Lowell Pedestrian

Mall Local Maintenance District, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing

this item at its meeting on 11-14-2023.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1745 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, under unfinished business, Council will

hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-1484 changing the zoning classification

for 5107 - 5135 North Emerson Street in Globeville; and a required public hearing on

Council Bill 23-1483 changing the zoning classification for 4850 North Federal Boulevard

in Chaffee Park. Additionally, tonight, Council will hold a required public hearing on

Council Bill 23-1466 changing the zoning classification for 3216 North High Street in

Cole; a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-1481 changing the zoning

classification for 560 South Emerson Street in Washington Park West; a required public

hearing on Council Bill 23-1485 changing the zoning classification for 3701 West 9th

Avenue in Villa Park; and a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-1767 amending

Article III of Chapter 15 of the Revised Municipal Code concerning the regulation of

campaign finances. Anyone wishing to speak on any of these matters must go online to

RECESS

Council took a recess.

COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

PROCLAMATIONS

23-1877 A Proclamation Commemorating 35 Years of World AIDS Day

A motion offered by Councilmember Parady, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Proclamation 23-1877 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)

PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION

Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

23-1483 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4850

North Federal Boulevard in Chaffee Park.

Approves a map amendment to rezone a property from B-3 and P-1 to E-CC-3x,

located at 4850 North Federal Boulevard, in Council District 1. The Committee

approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-17-2023.

Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:47 p.m., Council

President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-1483. Carolynne

White signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Alejandra Castañeda, Christopher

Grant, Joan Engler, and Paul Engler signed up to speak in opposition of the bill.

Libbie Glick of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1483 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was

followed by a motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by

Councilmember Romero Campbell, that Council Bill 23-1483 be postponed to

January 8, 2024, 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)

PROCLAMATIONS

23-1905 A Proclamation in Honor of Zonta Says No to Violence Against

Women and Girls

A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by

Councilmember Watson, that Council Proclamation 23-1905 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)

PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION

Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

23-1466 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3216

North High Street in Cole.

Approves a map amendment to rezone property from PUD #595 to U-SU-A1,

located at 3216 North High Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved

filing this item at its meeting on 10-10-2023.

Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 7:11 p.m., Council

President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-1466. Jason Vigil

signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition

of the bill. Matthew Bossler of Community Planning and Development delivered the

staff report.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1466 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, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,

Torres, Watson (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Sandoval (1)

23-1481 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 560

South Emerson Street in Washington Park West.

Approves a map amendment to rezone a property from U-SU-B to U-SU-B1, located

at 560 South Emerson Street, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing

this item at its meeting on 10-10-2023.

Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 7:27 p.m., Council

President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-1481. No speakers

signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition

of the bill. Will Prince of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff

report.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1481 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, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,

Torres, Watson (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Sandoval (1)

Finance & Governance Committee

23-1767 A bill for an ordinance amending Article III of Chapter 15 of the

Revised Municipal Code concerning the regulation of campaign finances.

Approves an ordinance amending Article III of Chapter 15 of the Revised Municipal

Code concerning the regulation of campaign finances. The Committee approved filing

this item at its meeting on 11-14-2023.

Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 7:34 p.m., Council

President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-1767. No speakers

signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition

of the bill. Ben Schler from the Office of the Clerk and Recorder delivered the staff

report.

A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember

Flynn, that Council Bill 23-1767 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, Romero Campbell, Sawyer,

Torres, Watson (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Sandoval (1)

PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

Council President Torres announced that on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, Council will hold

a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-1715 changing the zoning classification for

2040 North Ash Street in South Park Hill. Any protests against Council Bill 23-1715

must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Tuesday, December 26,

2023.

ADJOURN

There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Torres

adjourned the meeting at 7:42 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