City Council  
Minutes  
Monday, September 18, 2023, 3:30 PM  
Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez - At Large  
Sarah Parady - At Large  
Amanda P. Sandoval - District 1  
Kevin Flynn - District 2  
Jamie Torres - District 3  
Diana Romero Campbell - District 4  
Amanda Sawyer - District 5  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Council member Alvidrez led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT  
Council member Alvidrez led the Land Acknowledgement.  
ROLL CALL  
Present:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)  
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES  
The minutes of September 11, 2023, were distributed to members of Council. Council  
President Torres ordered the minutes approved.  
23-1296 Minutes of Monday, September 11, 2023.  
Council Minutes 23-1296 were approved.  
Approved  
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS  
Council members Sawyer, Parady, Alvidrez, Hinds, Sandoval, Romero Campbell, and  
Watson offered announcements.  
PRESENTATIONS  
COMMUNICATIONS  
PROCLAMATIONS  
23-1294 A Proclamation Honoring Allegra “Happy” Haynes’ Generational Impact and  
Service to the City of Denver  
A motion offered by Councilmember Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilmember  
Hinds, that Council Proclamation 23-1294 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  
City Council - Direct Files  
23-1292 A resolution extending the declaration of local disaster emergency  
pertaining to unsheltered residents filed with the clerk and recorder to  
October 16, 2023.  
Approves the extension for the declaration of local disaster filed with the clerk and  
recorder to October 16, 2023. Council President Torres approved direct filing this  
item on 9-14-2023.  
A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember  
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1292 be adopted, carried by the following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis,  
Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Torres, Watson (11)  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Sawyer (2)  
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT  
Council President Torres announced that tonight, there will be a required public hearing  
on Council Bill 23-1026 changing the zoning classification for 325 & 329 North Detroit  
Street in Cherry Creek; and a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-1083  
authorizing and approving an amendment to the 3015 East Colfax Urban  
Redevelopment Plan. Anyone wishing to speak on any of these matters must go online  
to sign up during the recess of Council.  
RECESS  
Council took a recess.  
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION  
UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT  
RESOLUTIONS  
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee  
23-1160 A resolution approving a proposed Twelfth Amendment between  
the City and County of Denver and United Airlines, Inc. concerning rates  
and charges for currently and newly leased space at Denver International  
Airport.  
Amends a lease agreement with United Airlines, Inc. for rates and charges by  
documenting all space currently leased by United and defining the parameters of  
newly leased space at Denver International Airport in Council District 11. No change  
to lease duration (XC 2X000/ PLANE-202264055). The last regularly scheduled  
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-9-2023. The Committee  
approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-6-2023. Council member Alvidrez called  
this item out at the 9-18-2023 meeting for a one-week postponement to 9-25-2023.  
Pursuant to Council Rule 3.7, Councilmember Alvidrez called out this item at the  
9-18-23 meeting for a one-week postponement to 9-25-23.  
Postponed  
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION  
23-1131 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental  
Agreement in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)  
between the City and County of Denver and The Transportation Security  
Administration (TSA) related to the transfer of ownership of the passenger  
screening security equipment at Denver International Airport.  
Approves an intergovernmental agreement in the form of a Memorandum of  
Understanding (MOU) with The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for  
Denver International Airport to transfer ownership of 17 lanes of passenger  
screening security equipment valued at approximately $30,000,000 to TSA, including  
4 years of equipment maintenance to ensure continuity of efficient and effective  
passenger screening processes at the new West Security Checkpoint at Denver  
International Airport in Council District 11 (PLANE-202369586). The last regularly  
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-2-2023. The  
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-30-2023.  
A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember  
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1131 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,  
carried by the following vote:  
Placed upon final consideration and do pass  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson (12)  
Nay:  
Lewis (1)  
Block Vote  
A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember  
Flynn, to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote:  
Approved the consent agenda  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)  
(None) (0)  
PROCLAMATIONS  
23-1285 A Proclamation Honoring Amy Ford (consent)  
A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember  
Flynn, that Council Proclamation 23-1285 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)  
23-1288 A Proclamation Honoring Temple Emanuel’s 150th Anniversary (consent)  
A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember  
Flynn, that Council Proclamation 23-1288 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)  
RESOLUTIONS  
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee  
23-1158 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City  
and County of Denver and F&E Aircraft Maintenance (Miami), LLC  
concerning rates and charges to lease both ground and building space at  
Denver International Airport.  
Approves a lease agreement with F&E Aircraft Maintenance, LLC for rates and  
charges for 3 years to lease both ground and building space in support of aircraft  
maintenance services at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11  
(PLANE-202367105). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day  
review period is on 10-9-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its  
meeting on 9-6-2023.  
A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1158 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)  
23-1159 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between  
the City and County of Denver and United Rotary Brush Corporation  
concerning wafer brushes and spacers used on snow removal vehicles at  
Denver International Airport.  
Approves a master purchase order with United Rotary Brush Corporation for  
$1,500,000 and 4 years for wafer brushes and spacers used on snow removal  
vehicles to clear runways at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11  
(SC-00008074). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day  
review period is on 10-9-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its  
meeting on 9-6-2023.  
A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1159 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)  
23-1161 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the  
City and County of Denver and MARSH USA INC. concerning insurance  
broker services for major construction projects in DEN’s ROCIP4 program  
at Denver International Airport.  
Amends a contract with Marsh USA adding $24,623,326 for a new total of  
$36,509,586 and 2 years for a new end date of 02-01-2029 to provide insurance  
broker services including insurance procurement and program management, safety  
and loss control, and administrative support for major construction projects in DEN’s  
ROCIP4 program, including Great Hall Completion Phase, A East Ground Load task  
order, Taxiway EE, Energy Performance Investment, Runway 17L-35R, Council  
District 11 (PLANE-202368296 / PLANE-202054510). The last regularly scheduled  
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-9-2023. The Committee  
approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-6-2023.  
A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1161 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)  
23-1162 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between  
the City and County of Denver and Norfolk Bearings & Supply Co., Inc. to  
purchase custom replacement HVAC motors at Denver International  
Airport.  
Approves a master purchase order with Norfolk Bearing & Supply Co for $750,000  
and 2 years, plus 3 one-year options to extend, to purchase custom replacement  
HVAC motors for use at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11  
(SC-00008089). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day  
review period is on 10-9-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its  
meeting on 9-6-2023.  
A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1162 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  
23-1087 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City  
and County of Denver and H.C. Peck and Associates, Inc. for acquisition  
and relocation costs and services related to the Globeville Levee  
Improvements Project in Council District 9.  
Approves an escrow agreement with H.C. Peck and Associates, Inc., for $2,625,000  
and through 12-31-2027 for acquisition and relocation costs and services related to  
the Globeville Levee Improvements Project in Council District 9  
(FINAN-202368670-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the  
30-day review period is on 10-9-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at  
its meeting on 9-5-2023.  
A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1087 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)  
23-1088 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City  
and County of Denver and H.C. Peck and Associates, Inc. for acquisition  
and relocation costs and services related to the 48th Avenue Greenway  
Outfall Project in Council District 9.  
Approves an Escrow Funding Agreement with H.C. Peck and Associates, Inc., for  
$6,000,000 and ending 12-31-2027 for acquisition and relocation costs and services  
related to the 48th Avenue Greenway Outfall Project in Council District 9  
(FINAN-202368676-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the  
30-day review period is on 10-9-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at  
its meeting on 9-5-2023.  
A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1088 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)  
23-1172 A resolution approving the City Council appointment of  
Councilwoman Jamie Torres to the Board of Directors of the Mile High Flood  
District.  
Approving the City Council appointment of Councilwoman Jamie Torres to the  
Board of Directors of the Mile High Flood District. The Committee approved  
filing this item at its meeting on 9-5-2023.  
A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1172 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)  
23-1173 A resolution approving the City Council appointment of  
Councilwoman Diana Romero Campbell to the Healthy Food for Denver’s  
Kids Commission.  
Approving the City Council appointment of Councilwoman Diana Romero  
Campbell to the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Commission. The Committee  
approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-5-2023.  
A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1173 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following  
vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)  
(None) (0)  
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee  
23-1168 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  
Milwaukee Street, East 2nd Avenue, North Saint Paul Street, and East 3rd  
Avenue.  
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as public alley, bounded by North  
Milwaukee Street, East 2nd Avenue, North Saint Paul Street, and East 3rd Avenue,  
in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on  
9-5-2023.  
A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1168 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)  
23-1290 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and  
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the  
sum of Thirty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-One Dollars and  
Seventeen Cents ($36,821.17) made payable to Brenda McClellan, in full  
payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the incident which  
occurred on December 5, 2022 at or near 2020 North Rosemary Street in  
Denver, Colorado 80207, Claim No. 2022-011901.  
Settles a class action lawsuit involving the Department of Transportation and  
Infrastructure. This item was approved for filing at the Mayor-Council meeting on  
9-13-2023.  
A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1290 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  
23-1013 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City  
and County of Denver and Vive to provide healthy food bags and snacks to  
historically underserved youth and their families.  
Approves a grant agreement with Vive Wellness for $2,901,079 and through  
12-31-2025, through the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative, to provide  
healthy food bags and snacks to historically underserved youth and their families,  
citywide (ENVHL-202368714). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within  
the 30-day review period is on 10-9-2023. The Committee approved filing this item  
at its meeting on 8-2-2023.  
A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1013 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)  
23-1165 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and Bayaud Enterprises, Inc. to  
continue providing disability navigation services to eligible clients  
citywide.  
Amends a contract with Bayaud Enterprises, Inc., adding $360,00 for a new total of  
$875,594 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-2024 to continue providing  
disability navigation services to eligible clients, citywide (SOCSV-202367647-02 /  
SOCSV-202262399-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the  
30-day review period is on 10-9-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at  
its meeting on 9-6-2023.  
A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1165 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)  
23-1167 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and Summer Scholars to provide no  
cost, comprehensive out of school time programs for Denver youth  
citywide.  
Amends a contract with Summer Scholars by adding $525,000 for a new total of  
$875,700 and 27 months for a new end date of 8-31-2026 to provide no cost,  
comprehensive out of school time programs for Denver youth citywide  
(MOEAI-202368636 / MOEAI-202263625-01). The last regularly scheduled Council  
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-9-2023. The Committee approved  
filing this item at its meeting on 9-6-2023.  
A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1167 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)  
23-1289 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and  
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the  
sum of Eight Hundred and Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents  
($825,000.00) made payable to Civil Rights Litigation Group, PLLC, in full  
payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action captioned  
Juan Valenzuela v. Karl Coleman, et al., which was filed in the United  
States District Court for the District of Colorado, Case No.  
18-CV-00329-CMA-STV and related appeals Juan Valenzuela v. Coleman, et  
al., filed in the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, Appeal Docket Nos.: 22-1105  
& 22-1107.  
Settles a class action lawsuit involving the Denver Police Department. This  
resolution was approved for filing during City Council briefings finalized on  
9-13-2023.  
A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1289 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)  
23-1291 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and  
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the  
sum of Five Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($550,000.00)  
made payable to Russell Strong and his attorneys, Rathod Mohamedbhai,  
LLC, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action  
captioned Russell Strong v. City and County of Denver and Officer Adam  
Bolton, which was filed in the U.S. District Court, State of Colorado, Case  
No. 21-cv-00461-GPG-KAS.  
Settles a class action lawsuit involving the Denver Police Department. This  
resolution was approved for filing during City Council briefings finalized on  
9-13-2023.  
A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1291 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  
23-1146 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed License Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital  
Authority, to use ten parking spaces in the Denver Human Services parking  
garage located at 2885 West 11th Avenue in Council District 3.  
Approves a license agreement with Denver Health & Hospital Authority (DHHA) for  
$45,000 and through 8-31-2028 for DHHA to use ten parking spaces at $25 per  
space, per month, in the Denver Human Services parking garage located at 2885  
West 11th Avenue, which is adjacent to DHHA’s Westside Clinic in Council District 3  
(FINAN-202369363). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day  
review period is on 10-9-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its  
meeting on 9-5-2023.  
Council Bill 23-1146 was ordered published  
Ordered published  
23-1155 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between  
the City and County of Denver and Colorado Statewide Internet Portal  
Authority (SIPA), for the City to purchase various technology solutions,  
resulting in reduced acquisition time and costs for technology solutions.  
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Colorado Statewide Internet Portal  
Authority (SIPA) for $30,000,000 and ending 9-1-2028 to provide services as a  
procurement vehicle reducing acquisition time and costs for technology solutions,  
citywide (TECHS-202369095). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within  
the 30-day review period is on 10-9-2023. The Committee approved filing this item  
at its meeting on 9-5-2023.  
Council Bill 23-1155 was ordered published  
Ordered published  
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee  
23-1047 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4710  
North Lincoln Street and 4748 North Leaf Court in Globeville.  
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-D to U-TU-C located at  
4710 North Lincoln Street and 4748 North Leaf Court in Council District 9. A public  
hearing will be held on Monday, 10-9-2023. The Committee approved filing this item  
at its meeting on 8-15-2023.  
Council Bill 23-1047 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on  
10/9/2023.  
Ordered published with a future required public hearing  
23-1127 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for  
Multiple properties in the University neighborhood.  
Approves a map amendment to rezone 6 properties from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1  
located at 1) 1825 South Marion Street, 2) 1900 South Humboldt Street, 3) 1931  
South Humboldt Street, 4) 1967 South Humboldt Street, 5) 1906 South Williams  
Street, and 6) 2125 South Williams Street, located in Council District 6. A public  
hearing will be held on Monday, 10-16-2023. The Committee approved filing this  
item at its meeting on 8-29-2023.  
Council Bill 23-1127 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on  
10/16/2023.  
Ordered published with a future required public hearing  
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee  
23-1154 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between  
the City and County of Denver and State of Colorado Department of Human  
Services, to provide up to 18 treatment beds for individuals who have  
court-ordered competency evaluations and are in the custody of the  
Denver City and Denver County Jails.  
Approves a grant agreement with the State of Colorado, Department of Human  
Services, Office of Civil and Forensic Mental Health for $735,615.80 and through  
6-30-2024 to provide up to 18 treatment beds for individuals who have  
court-ordered competency evaluations and are in the custody of the Denver City and  
Denver County Jails (SHERF-202266238). The last regularly scheduled Council  
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-9-2023. The Committee approved  
filing this item at its meeting on 9-6-2023.  
Council Bill 23-1154 was ordered published  
Ordered published  
23-1169 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Third Amendatory  
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado  
Department of Public Health and Environment, to reflect a reduction in air  
completed services including compliance inspections, investigations, and  
related services due to staff vacancies.  
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Colorado Department of Public  
Health and Environment by reducing the amount by $9,965.66 for a new total of  
$539,874.89 to reflect a reduction in air completed services including compliance  
inspections, investigations, and related services due to staff vacancies, citywide  
(ESEQD-202369509-03 / ENVHL-202158690-03). The last regularly scheduled  
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-9-2023. The Committee  
approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-6-2023.  
Council Bill 23-1169 was ordered published  
Ordered published  
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION  
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee  
23-0526 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Donation and Waiver  
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Colorado Parks  
Foundation providing for the acceptance of donated artwork, by artist TRM  
Company LLC for Confluence Park and an artwork by artist AP Dado, LLC  
for Johnson Habitat Park.  
Accepts a donation of 2 public artworks from The Colorado Parks Foundation, with  
one displayed in Johnson-Habitat Park in Council District 7 and the other displayed in  
Confluence Park in Council District 9 (THTRS-202367282). The Committee approved  
filing this item at its meeting on 5-10-2023.  
A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember  
Flynn, that Council Bill 23-0526 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)  
Finance & Governance Committee  
23-1128 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for  
employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the  
Career Service.  
Amends the classification and pay plan by changing the pay grades of Assistant City  
Attorney Associate, Associate Deputy District Attorney, Deputy Public Defender  
Associate, Assistant City Attorney Section Supervisor, and Deputy Public Defender  
Supervisor. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-29-2023.  
A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember  
Flynn, that Council Bill 23-1128 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)  
23-1129 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for  
employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the  
Career Service.  
The proposed change amends the Classification and Pay Plan by adjusting the city’s  
pay tables and ranges, abolishing Pay Grades and adjusting Pay Grades for  
classifications that fall into those Grades. The Committee approved filing this item at  
its meeting on 8-29-2023.  
A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember  
Flynn, that Council Bill 23-1129 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)  
23-1138 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the Capital  
Improvements and Capital Maintenance Fund Series for the “Climate State  
Capital Projects” program.  
Establishes a new fund, the Climate State Capital Projects Fund (34806), in the  
Capital Improvements and Capital Maintenance Fund Series. The Committee  
approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-29-2023.  
A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember  
Flynn, that Council Bill 23-1138 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)  
23-1139 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the General  
Government Special Revenue Fund Series for the “Climate State Revenue”  
program.  
Establishes the Climate State Revenue Special Revenue Fund (11890) in General  
Government Special Revenue Fund Series. The Committee approved filing this  
item at its meeting on 8-29-2023.  
A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember  
Flynn, that Council Bill 23-1139 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)  
23-1150 A bill or an ordinance approving the City Council appointment of  
Raymond Gradale to the Denver Board of Ethics.  
Approving the City Council appointment of Raymond Gradale to the Denver Board of  
Ethics. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-29-2023.  
A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember  
Flynn, that Council Bill 23-1150 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)  
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee  
23-1117 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing an easement, in its entirety,  
reserved in Ordinance No. 619, Series of 2006, recorded with the Denver  
Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2006155052, located at 1800 21st  
Street.  
Relinquishes an easement in its entirety as established in the Vacation Ordinance No.  
619, Series of 2006 located at 1800 21st Street, in Council District 9. The last  
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on  
10-2-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-29-2023.  
A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember  
Flynn, that Council Bill 23-1117 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)  
23-1119 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing a portion of the easement  
reserved in Ordinance No. 340, Series of 2001, recorded with the Denver  
Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2001059787, located at 1800 21st  
Street.  
Relinquishes a portion of the easement as established in the Vacating Ordinance No.  
340, Series of 2001 located at 1800 21st Street in Council District 9. The last  
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on  
10-2-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-29-2023.  
A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember  
Flynn, that Council Bill 23-1119 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)  
23-1125 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of the Wewatta Street  
right-of-way located near Wewatta Street and 21st Street, without  
reservations.  
Vacates a portion of Wewatta Street at Wewatta Street and 21st Street without  
reservations, located in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item  
at its meeting on 8-29-2023.  
A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember  
Flynn, that Council Bill 23-1125 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)  
23-1126 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of the 21st Street  
right-of-way located at Wewatta Street and 21st Street, with reservations.  
Vacates a portion of 21st Street at Wewatta Street and 21st Street, with  
reservations, located in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item  
at its meeting on 8-29-2023.  
A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember  
Flynn, that Council Bill 23-1126 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)  
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee  
23-1093 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Third Amendatory  
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and  
Hospital Authority, to cover additional staffing needs related to the  
requirements of Senate Bill 19-223, providing interim mental health  
services for individuals who have been court-ordered for inpatient  
competency restoration and are awaiting admission to an inpatient bed,  
citywide.  
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority  
(DHHA) by adding $310,000 for a new total of $1,147,882.91 and one year for a new  
end date of 6-30-2024 to cover additional staffing needs related to the requirements  
of Senate Bill 19-223, providing interim mental health services for individuals who  
have been court-ordered for inpatient competency restoration and are awaiting  
admission to an inpatient bed, citywide (SHERF-202368693-03 /SHERF-202056255).  
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on  
9-25-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-23-2023.  
A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember  
Flynn, that Council Bill 23-1093 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)  
23-1132 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendatory  
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado  
Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) to continue  
supporting Denver Human Services in achieving certain  
performance-based deliverables related to County administration of  
medical assistance benefit eligibility and cooperation with other medical  
assistance-related entities.  
Amends a revenue agreement with the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy  
and Financing (HCPF) by adding $1,229,112.97 for a new total of $3,385,797.40 and  
one year for a new end date of 6-30-2024 to continue supporting Denver Human  
Services in achieving certain performance-based deliverables related to County  
administration of medical assistance benefit eligibility and cooperation with other  
medical assistance-related entities, citywide (SOCSV-2022639-02). The last  
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on  
10-2-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-30-2023.  
A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember  
Flynn, that Council Bill 23-1132 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)  
PROCLAMATIONS  
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION  
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee  
23-1026 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 325 &  
329 North Detroit Street in Cherry Creek.  
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from PUD 5 & G-MU-5 to C-CCN-4,  
located at 325 and 329 North Detroit Street in Council District 5. The Committee  
approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-8-2023.  
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:40 p.m., Council  
President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-1026. Jesse Parris  
signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition  
of the bill. Rob Haigh of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff  
report.  
A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember  
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1026 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, Sandoval,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Finance & Governance Committee  
23-1083 A bill for an ordinance authorizing and approving an amendment to  
the 3015 East Colfax Urban Redevelopment Plan.  
Amends the 3015 East Colfax Urban Redevelopment Plan in Council District 10. The  
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-15-2023.  
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:58 p.m., Council  
President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-1083. Konrad  
Stefanek, Jesse Parris, Charles Nusbaum, Eileen Corcoran, Teddy Strelecky,  
Deborah Campbell, Christopher Johnston, Colleen Eager, and Timothy Swanson  
signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition  
of the bill. Tracy Huggins of Community Planning and Development delivered the  
staff report.  
A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember  
Gilmore, that Council Bill 23-1083 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,  
carried by the following vote:  
Placed upon final consideration and do pass  
Aye:  
Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Romero Campbell,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (8)  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Lewis, Parady, Sandoval (5)  
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT  
Council President Torres announced that on Monday, October 9, 2023, Council will hold a  
required public hearing on Council Bill 23-1047 changing the zoning classification for  
4710 North Lincoln Street and 4748 North Leaf Court in Globeville; and, on Monday,  
October 16, 2023, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-1127  
changing the zoning classification for Multiple properties in the University neighborhood.  
Any protests against Council Bill 23-1047 must be filed with the Council Offices no later  
than noon on Monday, October 2, 2023. Any protests against Council Bill 23-1127 must  
be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, October 9, 2023.  
ADJOURN  
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President  
Torres adjourned the meeting at 7:20 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