Minutes

Monday, April 7, 2025, 3:30 PM

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Council President Sandoval led the Pledge of Allegiance.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez led the Land Acknowledgement.

ROLL CALL

Council member Lewis attended the meeting virtually.

Present:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (12)

Absent:

Gilmore (1)

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

The minutes of April 1, 2025, were distributed to members of Council. Council President

Sandoval ordered the minutes approved.

25-0474 Minutes of Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Council Minutes 25-0474 were approved.

Approved

COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Council members Parady, Kashmann, Sawyer, Romero Campbell, Hinds, and Lewis, and

Council President Sandoval made announcements.

PRESENTATIONS

COMMUNICATIONS

PROCLAMATIONS

25-0476 A Proclamation Recognizing April 2025 as National Donate Life

Month

A motion offered by Council member Sandoval, duly seconded by Council member

Hinds, that Council Proclamation 25-0476 be adopted, carried by the following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Torres, Watson (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Gilmore (1)

Sawyer (1)

Absent:

Abstain:

25-0478 A Proclamation Celebrating Denver’s Bid to Become a UNICEF

Recognized Child Friendly City

A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member

Flynn, that Council Proclamation 25-0478 be adopted, carried by the following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Gilmore (1)

Absent:

RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT

RESOLUTIONS

Finance & Governance Committee

25-0306 A resolution approving the City Council appointment of James

Everett to the Civil Service Commission.

Approves the City Council appointment of James Everett to the Civil Service

Commission for a term effective immediately and expiring on 5-1-2026, or until a

successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting

on 3-11-2025. This item was postponed at the 3-24-2025 meeting to 4-7-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council

member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-0306 be adopted, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Parady, Romero

Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (10)

Nay:

Lewis (1)

Absent:

Gilmore, Kashmann (2)

25-0379 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments to the Denver

Commission on Aging.

Approves the Mayor’s reappointments to the Commission on Aging. Approves the

reappointments of Chrissy Esposito and Erin Burk-Leaver to the Commission on

Aging for a term ending on 3-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed,

citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-25-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council

member Hinds, that Council Resolution 25-0379 be adopted, carried by the following

vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (11)

Nay:

Lewis (1)

Absent:

Gilmore (1)

Block Vote

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council

member Flynn, to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote:

Approved the consent agenda

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Gilmore (1)

Absent:

RESOLUTIONS

Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services

Committee

25-0378 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and

County of Denver and HCA HEALTHONE LLC as an exclusive marketing

partner in the entire healthcare category entitled to, but not limited to,

signage, an on-site presence, in-market promotions, and digital

advertising at Red Rocks, Arts Complex, Denver Coliseum, and Colorado

Convention Center, citywide.

Approves a contract with HCA HEALTHONE LLC for $2,009,085.00 with an end date

of 12-31-2027 as an exclusive marketing partner in the entire healthcare category

entitled to, but not limited to, signage, an on-site presence, in-market promotions,

and digital advertising at Red Rocks, Arts Complex, Denver Coliseum, and Colorado

Convention Center, citywide (THTRS-202477566). The last regularly scheduled

Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-28-2025. The Committee

approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council

member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0378 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Gilmore (1)

Absent:

25-0382 A resolution approving an Amendatory Agreement with Poetic

Kinetics, adding time and funds to create site-specific public artwork for

the intersection at Glenarm and 16th Street in Council District 10.

Amends an agreement with artist, Poetic Kinetics, to add $886,320.00 for a new

total of $1,636,320.00 and add one year for a new end date of 12-31-2027 to create

site-specific public artwork for the intersection at Glenarm and 16th Street in Council

District 10 (THTRS-202266109-00/THTRS-202477517-01). The last regularly

scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-28-2025. The

Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council

member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0382 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Gilmore (1)

Absent:

25-0385 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and

County of Denver and Flatiron Dragados Constructors, Inc. concerning

services for the Runway 17L-35R Wildlife Hazard Mitigation, Phase 2 ALL

DRAINAGES project at Denver International Airport.

Approves a contract with Flatiron Dragados Constructors, Inc. for $8,434,872.69 and

NTP + 200 Calendar Days to provide services for the Runway 17L-35R Wildlife

Hazard Mitigation, Phase 2 ALL DRAINAGES project at Denver International Airport,

in Council District 11 (PLANE-202476290). The last regularly scheduled Council

meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-28-2025. The Committee approved

filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council

member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0385 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Gilmore (1)

Absent:

25-0386 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the

City and County of Denver and FRONT RANGE FIRE APPARATUS, LIMITED to

update the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) equipment to the current

purchase order for a 2025 Pierce Velocity Pumper Vehicle 20 to support

Denver Fire Department (DFD) operations at Denver International Airport.

Amends a purchase order with Front Range Fire Apparatus by adding $33,681.20 for

a new total of $1,018,962.20 to update the Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

equipment for the purchase of a 2025 Pierce Velocity Pumper Vehicle 20 to support

Denver Fire Department (DFD) operations at Denver International Airport, in

Council District 11. No change to purchase order duration (PO-00114632). The last

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

4-28-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council

member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0386 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Gilmore (1)

Absent:

Finance & Governance Committee

25-0281 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City

and County of Denver and Protiviti Government Services, Inc. to provide

On-Call Professional Information Technology Staffing Services to augment

City staff.

Approves a contract with Protiviti Government Services, Inc. for $6,000,000.00 and

for five years with an end date of 5-1-2030 to provide On-Call Professional

Information Technology Staffing Services to augment City staff as needed, citywide.

(TECHS-202577749-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the

30-day review period is on 4-28-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at

its meeting on 3-25-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council

member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0281 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Gilmore (1)

Absent:

25-0282 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City

and County of Denver and Link Tech, LLC to provide On-Call Professional

Information Technology Staffing Services to augment City staff.

Approves a contract with Link Tech, LLC for $6,000,000.00 and for five years with an

end date of 5-1-2030 to provide On-Call Professional Information Technology

Staffing Services to augment City staff as needed, citywide (TECHS-202577631-00).

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

4-28-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-25-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council

member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0282 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Gilmore (1)

Absent:

25-0283 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City

and County of Denver and Apex Systems, LLC to provide On-Call

Professional Information Technology Staffing Services to augment City

staff.

Approves a contract with Apex Systems, LLC for $6,000,000.00 and for five years

with an end date of 5-1-2030 to provide On-Call Professional Information Technology

Staffing Services to augment City staff as needed, citywide (TECHS-202577640-00).

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

4-28-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-25-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council

member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0283 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Gilmore (1)

Absent:

25-0284 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City

and County of Denver and KForce, Inc. to provide On-Call Professional

Information Technology Staffing Services to augment City staff.

Approves a contract with KForce, Inc. for $6,000,000.00 and for five years with an

end date of 5-1-2030 to provide On-Call Professional Information Technology

Staffing Services to augment City staff as needed, citywide (TECHS-202577618-00).

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

4-28-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-25-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council

member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0284 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Gilmore (1)

Absent:

25-0285 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City

and County of Denver and Comcentric, Inc. to provide On-Call Professional

Information Technology Staffing Services to augment City staff.

Approves a contract with Comcentric, Inc. for $6,000,000.00 and for five years with

an end date of 5-1-2030 to provide On-Call Professional Information Technology

Staffing Services to augment City staff as needed, citywide (TECHS-202577617-00).

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

4-28-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-25-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council

member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0285 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Gilmore (1)

Absent:

25-0286 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City

and County of Denver and Instantserve LLC to provide On-Call Professional

Information Technology Staffing Services to augment City staff.

Approves a contract with Instantserve LLC for $6,000,000.00 and for five years with

an end date of 5-1-2030 to provide On-Call Professional Information Technology

Staffing Services to augment City staff as needed, citywide (TECHS-202578018-00).

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

4-28-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-25-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council

member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0286 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Gilmore (1)

Absent:

25-0287 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City

and County of Denver and Innovar Group dba Hire Power, Inc. to provide

On-Call Professional Information Technology Staffing Services to augment

City staff.

Approves a contract with Innovar Group dba Hire Power, Inc. for $6,000,000.00 and

for five years with an end date of 5-1-2030 to provide On-Call Professional

Information Technology Staffing Services to augment City staff as needed, citywide

(TECHS-202577619-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the

30-day review period is on 4-28-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at

its meeting on 3-25-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council

member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0287 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Gilmore (1)

Absent:

25-0288 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City

and County of Denver and Compri Consulting, Inc. to provide On-Call

Professional Information Technology Staffing Services to augment City

staff.

Approves a contract with Compri Consulting, Inc. for $6,000,000.00 and for five

years with an end date of 5-1-2030 to provide On-Call Professional Information

Technology Staffing Services to augment City staff as needed, citywide

(TECHS-202577616-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the

30-day review period is on 4-28-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at

its meeting on 3-25-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council

member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0288 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Nay:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (12)

(None) (0)

Absent:

Gilmore (1)

25-0289 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City

and County of Denver and Akkodis, Inc. to provide On-Call Professional

Information Technology Staffing Services to augment City staff.

Approves a contract with Akkodis, Inc. for $6,000,000.00 and for five years with an

end date of 5-1-2030 to provide On-Call Professional Information Technology

Staffing Services to augment City staff as needed, citywide (TECHS-202577688-00).

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

4-28-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-25-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council

member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0289 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Gilmore (1)

Absent:

25-0290 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City

and County of Denver and Eight Eleven Group. LLC to provide On-Call

Professional Information Technology Staffing Services to augment City

staff, including Elevate IT workforce transformation program services.

Approves a contract with Eight Eleven Group, LLC dba Brooksource for

$14,000,000.00 and for five years with an end date of 5-1-2030 to provide On-Call

Professional Information Technology Staffing Services to augment City staff as

needed, including Elevate IT workforce transformation program services from

existing contract with vendor, citywide (TECHS-202577614-00). The last regularly

scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-28-2025. The

Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-25-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council

member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0290 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Nay:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (12)

(None) (0)

Absent:

Gilmore (1)

25-0291 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City

and County of Denver and Experis US LLC to provide On-Call Professional

Information Technology Staffing Services to augment City staff as needed.

Approves a contract with Experis US LLC for $6,000,000.00 and for five years with

an end date of 5-1-2030 to provide On-Call Professional Information Technology

Staffing Services to augment City staff as needed, citywide (TECHS-202577653-00).

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

4-28-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-25-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council

member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0291 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Gilmore (1)

Absent:

25-0292 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City

and County of Denver and 22ND Century Technologies, Inc. to provide

On-Call Professional Information Technology Staffing Services to augment

City staff as needed.

Approves a contract with 22ND Century Technologies, Inc for $6,000,000.00 and for

five years with an end date of 5-1-2030 to provide On-Call Professional Information

Technology Staffing Services to augment City staff as needed, citywide

(TECHS-202577714-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the

30-day review period is on 4-28-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at

its meeting on 3-25-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council

member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0292 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Nay:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (12)

(None) (0)

Absent:

Gilmore (1)

25-0371 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City

and County of Denver and Securus Technologies, LLC to provide

telecommunications management at the City's detention facilities.

Approves a contract with Securus Technologies, LLC for $2,006,780.00 and for five

years with an end date of 3-15-2030 to provide telecommunications management at

the City’s detention facilities, citywide (TECHS-202577792-00). The last regularly

scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-28-2025. The

Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-25-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council

member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0371 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Gilmore (1)

Absent:

25-0380 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver

American Indian Commission.

Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver American Indian Commission.

Approves the appointment of Teddy McCullough to the Denver American Indian

Commission for a term ending on 3-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed,

citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-25-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council

member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0380 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Gilmore (1)

Absent:

25-0383 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a

proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the

Regional Transportation District (RTD) concerning the “Federal Transit

Administration Program for Transit-Oriented Development Planning Grant”

program and the funding therefor.

Approves a Grant Agreement between the Regional Transportation District (RTD)

and the City and County of Denver for $2,000,000.00 with an end date of

12-31-2027 to provide pass-through of Federal funding assistance for the “Federal

Transit Administration Program for Transit-Oriented Development Planning Grant”

program, superseding resolution 1821, series of 2024, in Council Districts 1, 2, 3 and

7 (CPLAN-202477587). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the

30-day review period is on 4-28-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at

its meeting on 3-25-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council

member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0383 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Gilmore (1)

Absent:

25-0389 A resolution approving the appointment of E. Patrick McDermott to

the permanent panel of arbitrators created by City Council pursuant to

Charter §§9.7.7(C), 9.8.8(C), and 9.9.8(C).

Approves the City Council appointment of E. Patrick McDermott to the permanent

panel of arbitrators created by City Council pursuant to Charter §§9.7.7(C),

9.8.8(C), and 9.9.8(C) for a term effective immediately and expiring on 4-1-2031,

unless removed from the permanent panel by passage of a resolution or ordinance

by City Council. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on

3-25-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council

member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0389 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Gilmore (1)

Absent:

25-0393 A resolution approving the appointment of John Weathers to the

permanent panel of arbitrators created by City Council pursuant to Charter

§§9.7.7(C), 9.8.8(C), and 9.9.8(C).

Approves the appointment of John Weathers to the permanent panel of arbitrators

created by City Council pursuant to Charter §§9.7.7(C), 9.8.8(C), and 9.9.8(C) for a

term effective immediately and expiring on 4-1-2031, unless removed from the

permanent panel by passage of a resolution or ordinance by City Council. The

Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-25-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council

member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0393 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Gilmore (1)

Absent:

Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

25-0364 A resolution granting a revocable permit to William H. Woolston, IV

and Allison S. Woolston, to encroach into the right-of-way at 740 North

Lafayette Street.

Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to William H.

Woolston, IV and Allison S. Woolston, their successors and assigns, to encroach into

the right-of-way with a below-grade, retaining wall footing at 740 North Lafayette

Street, in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting

on 3-25-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council

member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0364 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Gilmore (1)

Absent:

25-0365 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City

street system parcels of land as: 1) Public Alley, bounded by North Saint

Paul Street, East 1st Avenue, North Steele Street, and East 2nd Avenue;

and 2) Public Alley, bounded by North Steele Street, East 1st Avenue,

North Saint Paul Street, and East 2nd Avenue.

Dedicates two City-owned parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) Public Alley,

bounded by North Saint Paul Street, East 1st Avenue, North Steele Street, and East

2nd Avenue, and 2) Public Alley, bounded by North Steele Street, East 1st Avenue,

North Saint Paul Street, and East 2nd Avenue, in Council District 5. The Committee

approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-25-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council

member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0365 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Gilmore (1)

Absent:

25-0366 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City

street system parcels of land as 1) South Albion Street, located at the

intersection of East Iliff Avenue and South Albion Street; and 2) East Iliff

Avenue, located at the intersection of South Albion Street and East Iliff

Avenue.

Dedicates two City-owned parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) South Albion

Street, located at the intersection of East Iliff Avenue and South Albion Street, and

2) East Iliff Avenue, located at the intersection of South Albion Street and East Iliff

Avenue, in Council District 4. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting

on 3-25-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council

member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0366 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Gilmore (1)

Absent:

25-0368 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City

street system a parcel of land as a public alley, bounded by East 3rd

Avenue, North Fillmore Street, East 2nd Avenue, and North Detroit Street.

Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as Public Alley,

bounded by East 3rd Avenue, North Fillmore Street, East 2nd Avenue, and North

Detroit Street, in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its

meeting on 3-25-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council

member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0368 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Gilmore (1)

Absent:

25-0369 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and

County of Denver and M.A. MORTENSON COMPANY to provide integrated

construction services for the Red Rocks Integrated Contract, citywide.

Approves a contract with M.A. MORTENSON COMPANY for $35,000,000.00 and for

3-years to provide integrated construction services for the Red Rocks Integrated

Contract, citywide (DOTI-202577784). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting

within the 30-day review period is on 4-28-2025. The Committee approved filing this

item at its meeting on 3-25-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council

member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0369 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Gilmore (1)

Absent:

25-0370 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and

County of Denver and Silva Construction, Inc. for the annual removal and

replacement of deficient concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalk panels, valley

gutters, concrete streets, and alley pavement. Work also includes asphalt

pavement and landscaping/irrigation restoration for 2025 Citywide ADA

Ramp and Concrete Repair 3, citywide.

Approves a contract with Silva Construction Inc., for $1,992,676.00 and NTP +200

days for the annual removal and replacement of deficient concrete curbs, gutters,

sidewalk panels, valley gutters, concrete streets, and alley pavement. Work also

includes asphalt pavement and landscaping/irrigation restoration for 2025 Citywide

ADA Ramp and Concrete Repair 3, citywide (DOTI-202477465). The last regularly

scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-28-2025. The

Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-25-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council

member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0370 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Gilmore (1)

Absent:

25-0372 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and

County of Denver and Denver Concrete Works, Inc to provide concrete spot

repairs, citywide.

Approves a contract with Denver Concrete Works, Inc for $721,050.00 and NTP

+200 days to provide concrete spot repairs, citywide (DOTI-202477068). The last

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

4-28-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-25-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council

member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0372 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Gilmore (1)

Absent:

25-0374 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and

County of Denver and HIRE POWER, INC to provide on-call professional

services for staff augmentation to support traffic engineering/operations

and Advanced Mobility programs, citywide.

Approves a contract with HIRE POWER, INC dba INNOVAR GROUP for $3,000,000.00

and for three years with an end date of 4-30-2028 to provide on-call professional

services for staff augmentation to support traffic engineering/operations and

Advanced Mobility programs, citywide (DOTI-202578680). The last regularly

scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-28-2025. The

Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-25-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council

member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0374 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Nay:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (12)

(None) (0)

Absent:

Gilmore (1)

Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee

25-0339 A resolution approving a proposed Revival and First Amendment to

Subaward Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Bayaud

Works LLC to continue funding the operational and programmatic services

for a non-congregate shelter located at 4849 Bannock St, Denver, CO

80216, in Council District 9.

Amends a contract with Bayaud Works, LLC to add three months for a new end date

of 03-31-2025 to continue funding the operational and programmatic services for a

200-unit Non-Congregate Shelter (NCS), located at 4849 Bannock St, Denver, CO

80216, in Council District 9. No change to contract amount.

(HOST-202475191/HOST-202578563-01). The last regularly scheduled Council

meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-28-2025. The Committee approved

filing this item at its meeting on 3-19-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council

member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0339 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Gilmore (1)

Absent:

25-0375 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement

between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Nonprofit

Development Center for syringe access services.

Amends a contract with Colorado Nonprofit Development Center, doing business as

Harm Reduction Action Center, to add $239,376.00 for a new total of $728,752.00

for syringe access services at 112 E 8th Avenue in Council District 10 and available

to all residents, citywide. No change to contract term

(ENVHL-202473486-00/ENVHL-202577957-01). The last regularly scheduled Council

meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-28-2025. The Committee approved

filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council

member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0375 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Gilmore (1)

Absent:

25-0377 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City

and County of Denver and Urban Peak Denver to provide rapid rehousing

services to youth households, citywide.

Approves a contract with Urban Peak Denver for $2,700,000.00 and for three-years

with an end date of 12-31-2027 to provide rapid rehousing services to 30 youth

households each year with an annual budget of $900,000, citywide

(HOST-202578584). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day

review period is on 4-28-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its

meeting on 3-26-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council

member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0377 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Gilmore (1)

Absent:

25-0475 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and

payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the

sum of Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($35,000.00) made

payable to Newman McNulty COLTAF Trust Account, in full payment and

satisfaction of all claims against Ernest Sandoval related to the civil action

captioned Elijah Smith v City and County of Denver, Mike’s restaurant

Group d/b/a Hayter’s & Co., Adam Glasby, in his individual capacity,

Ernest Sandoval, in his individual capacity, which was filed in the United

States District Court for the City and County of Denver, Case No.

24-cv-01636-SKC-CYC.

Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This settlement was

approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 4-1-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council

member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0475 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Gilmore (1)

Absent:

South Platte River Committee

25-0367 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City

street system a parcel of land as a public alley, bounded by Chestnut Place,

35th Street, Delgany Street, and 36th Street.

Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as Public Alley,

bounded by Chestnut Place, 35th Street, Delgany Street, and 36th Street, in Council

District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council

member Flynn, that Council Resolution 25-0367 be adopted en bloc, carried by the

following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Nay:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (12)

(None) (0)

Absent:

Gilmore (1)

BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION

Finance & Governance Committee

25-0384 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a rescission from the Electrified

Mobility Improvements project to make an appropriation in the Electrified

Mobility Maintenance project to support maintenance and repair of fleet

charging stations.

Approves a rescission of $100,000.00 of Climate Protection Capital Funds from

Electrified Mobility Improvements and appropriates $100,000.00 of Climate

Protection Capital Funds for the Electrified Mobility Maintenance, citywide. The

Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-25-2025.

Council Bill 25-0384 was ordered published.

Ordered published

BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION

Finance & Governance Committee

25-0328 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fifth Amendment and

Revival to an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County

of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority, d/b/a Denver Health

Medical Center.

Approves a 5th Amendment and Revival to an Intergovernmental Agreement with

Denver Health and Hospital Authority, d/b/a Denver Health Medical Center, to add

$6,496,442.74 for a new total of $30,977,173.67 and add one year for a new end

date of 12-31-2025 to reflect approved obligation total by FEMA. This amendment

includes adding management costs as an allowable activity in the scope, citywide

(FINAN-202054689-05/FINAN-202477188-05). The last regularly scheduled Council

meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-21-2025. The Committee approved

filing this item at its meeting on 3-18-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council

member Flynn, that Council Bill 25-0328 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, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (12)

(None) (0)

Absent:

Gilmore (1)

Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

25-0337 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the sewer easement reserved

in the Property Deed, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at

Reception No. 9900004241 (now known as Reception No. 1999004241),

located at 3800 North Xanthia Street.

Relinquishes the sanitary sewer portion of the easements established in the Property

Deed Reception No. 9900004241 located at 3800 North Xanthia Street, in Council

District 8. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review

period is on 4-21-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on

3-18-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council

member Flynn, that Council Bill 25-0337 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, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Gilmore (1)

Absent:

South Platte River Committee

25-0334 A bill for an ordinance changing a portion of the official channel

and boundary lines of the South Platte River, established in Ordinance No.

165, Series of 1925, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Book

A-9, Page 722, located between West Evans Avenue and West Vassar

Avenue.

Amends and relocates a portion of the official channel of the South Platte River in

Section 28, Township 4 South, Range 68 West, in the City and County of Denver, in

Council Districts 2 and 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on

3-19-2025.

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council

member Flynn, that Council Bill 25-0334 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, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,

Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres,

Watson (12)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Gilmore (1)

Absent:

PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT

Council President Sandoval announced that tonight there will be a required

public hearing on Council Bill 25-0046 changing the zoning classification for

3115 West 8th Avenue in Villa Park and a required public hearing on Council

Bill 25-0153 changing the zoning classification for 627 South Lipan Street in

Athmar Park.

RECESS

Council took a recess.

COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

PROCLAMATIONS

25-0477 A Proclamation Recognizing the Contributions of Lilly Gurule and

the Colorado Ladies of Lowriding

A motion offered by Council member Sandoval, duly seconded by Council member

Hinds, that Council Proclamation 25-0477 be adopted, carried by the following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Lewis, Parady,

Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Gilmore, Kashmann (2)

25-0479 A Proclamation Celebrating Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr

A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member

Hinds, that Council Proclamation 25-0479 be adopted, carried by the following vote:

Adopted

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Lewis, Parady,

Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Gilmore, Kashmann (2)

PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION

Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

25-0046 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3115

West 8th Avenue in Villa Park.

Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-D to E-RX-3, located at

3115 West 8th Avenue in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item

at its meeting on 2-25-2025.

Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:00 p.m., Council

President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 25-0046. Jesse

Donovan and Charles Keener signed up to answer questions, Jesse Parris and Jamie

Aguilar signed up in opposition to the bill, and Lawrence Whitney and James Warren

signed up in favor of the bill. Liz Weigle of Community Planning and Development

delivered the staff report.

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council

member Hinds, that Council Bill 25-0046 be placed upon final consideration and do

pass, carried by the following vote:

Placed upon final consideration and do pass

Jesse Donovan, Charles Keener, Jesse Parris, Lawrence Whitney, Jamie Aguilar, James

Warren spoke in favor/opposition to the bill

Aye:

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Lewis, Parady,

Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)

Nay:

(None) (0)

Absent:

Gilmore, Kashmann (2)

South Platte River Committee

25-0153 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 627

South Lipan Street in Athmar Park.

Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-B to I-MX-3, located at

627 South Lipan Street, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this

item at its meeting on 2-26-2025.

Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:31 p.m., Council

President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 25-0153. David Pardo

signed up in favor of the bill, and Drew Cartwright, Nathan Adams, and Alec Sowers

spoke in favor of the bill. Rob Haigh of Community Planning and Development

delivered the staff report.

A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council

member Sawyer, that Council Bill 25-0153 be placed upon final consideration and do

pass, failed to carry by the following vote:

Placed upon final consideration and do pass

Aye:

Nay:

Parady (1)

Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Lewis, Romero

Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (10)

Absent:

Gilmore, Kashmann (2)

PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

ADJOURN

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

adjourned the meeting at 7:50 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