Minutes  
Monday, March 18, 2024, 3:30 PM  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Council President Torres led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT  
Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez led the Land Acknowledgement.  
ROLL CALL  
Council member Lewis attended 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 March 11, 2024, were distributed to members of Council. Council  
President Torres ordered the minutes approved.  
24-0355 Minutes of Monday, March 11, 2024.  
Council Minutes 24-0355 were approved.  
Approved  
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS  
Council members Sawyer, Hinds, Sandoval, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, and  
Gonzales-Gutierrez offered announcements.  
PRESENTATIONS  
COMMUNICATIONS  
PROCLAMATIONS  
24-0351 A Proclamation for Cesar Chavez Day  
A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member  
Gilmore, that Council Proclamation 24-0351 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)  
24-0353 A Proclamation Celebrating the River Sisters’ Congreso  
A motion offered by Council member Sandoval, duly seconded by Council member  
Sawyer, that Council Proclamation 24-0353 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  
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee  
24-0265 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and La Raza Services, Inc., doing  
business as Servicios de La Raza to continue to provide culturally  
appropriate community engagement services to recipients of the Support  
Team Assisted Response (STAR) program.  
Amends a contract with La Raza Services, Inc., doing business as Servicios de La  
Raza, by adding $2,300,000 for a new total of $4,600,000 and 10 months for a new  
end date of 12-31-24 to continue to provide culturally appropriate community  
engagement services to recipients of the Support Team Assisted Response (STAR)  
program, citywide (ENVHL-202472789-02/202264337-02). The last regularly  
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-8-2024. The  
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-6-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0265 be adopted, carried by the following  
vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson (9)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Absent:  
Abstain:  
Alvidrez, Romero Campbell, Sandoval (3)  
Gonzales-Gutierrez (1)  
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION  
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee  
24-0233 A bill approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA)  
between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Department of  
Transportation, concerning the Peña Boulevard Capacity Improvement  
I70-E470 Preconstruction project as awarded through Transportation  
Improvement Program (TIP) at Denver International Airport.  
Approves an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Colorado Department of  
Transportation for $5,000,000 and an end date of 12-31-2027 for the Peña  
Boulevard Capacity Improvement I70 - E470 Preconstruction project as awarded  
through Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), in Council District 11  
(PLANE-202371765). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day  
review period is on 4-1-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its  
meeting on 2-28-2024.  
A motion was offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by  
Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0233 be placed upon final consideration  
and do pass.  
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT  
Council President Torres announced that tonight, there will be a required public hearing  
on Council Bill 24-0088 changing the zoning classification for 4675 East Iliff Avenue in  
University Hills; a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0091 changing the zoning  
classification for 3446 South Patton Way in Harvey Park South; and a required public  
hearing on Council Bill 24-0044 changing the zoning classification for 548 South Perry  
Street in Westwood. Anyone wishing to speak on any of these matters should go online  
to sign up during the recess of Council.  
RECESS  
Council took a recess.  
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION  
Upon the request of a council member, and without objections from Council,  
Proclamation 24-0358 was moved onto the consent agenda and block vote.  
UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
The following items were considered or conducted under Unfinished Business (continued  
consideration of Council Bill 24-0233, as well as the consideration of Council Bills  
24-0249 and 24-0247 and the block vote):  
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT  
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION  
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee  
24-0233 A bill approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA)  
between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Department of  
Transportation, concerning the Peña Boulevard Capacity Improvement  
I70-E470 Preconstruction project as awarded through Transportation  
Improvement Program (TIP) at Denver International Airport.  
Approves an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Colorado Department of  
Transportation for $5,000,000 and an end date of 12-31-2027 for the Peña  
Boulevard Capacity Improvement I70 - E470 Preconstruction project as awarded  
through Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), in Council District 11  
(PLANE-202371765). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day  
review period is on 4-1-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its  
meeting on 2-28-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0233 be placed upon final consideration and do  
pass, carried by the following vote:  
Placed upon final consideration and do pass  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,  
Sawyer, Torres (7)  
Nay:  
Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Watson  
(6)  
Finance & Governance Committee  
24-0249 A bill for an ordinance concerning the approval of a proposed  
Facilities Lease No. 2024A (101 West Colfax Facilities) between Denver  
Public Facilities Leasing Trust 2024A (101 West Colfax Avenue), as lessee,  
and the City and County of Denver, as lessor, and a proposed Lease  
Purchase Agreement No. 2024A (101 West Colfax Facilities) between  
Denver Public Facilities Leasing Trust 2024A (101 West Colfax Avenue), as  
lessor, and the City and County of Denver, as lessee, in conjunction with  
the issuance of Certificates of Participation, Series 2024A and documents  
related thereto authorizing officials of the City and County of Denver to  
take all actions necessary to carry out the transactions contemplated  
hereby; ratifying actions previously taken; providing other matters relating  
thereto; and providing the effective date thereof.  
Authorizes the Manager of Finance, on behalf of the city, to execute and deliver City  
and County of Denver Series 2024A Certificates of Participation in a par amount not  
to exceed $90 million for the purpose of acquiring an office building at 101 W. Colfax  
Avenue (“the Denver Post Building”) and associated costs of issuance, in Council  
District 10. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review  
period is on 4-1-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on  
2-27-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0249 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,  
Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (9)  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Lewis, Parady (4)  
24-0247 A bill for an ordinance making an appropriation from the Capital  
Improvement Fund.  
Appropriates $2 million in Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Contingency funds to  
provide an escrow payment associated with the acquisition of 101 Colfax Avenue  
(“Denver Post Building”), in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this  
item at its meeting on 2-27-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0247 be placed upon final consideration and do  
pass, carried by the following vote:  
Placed upon final consideration and do pass  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Parady, Romero  
Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11)  
Nay:  
Gonzales-Gutierrez, Lewis (2)  
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:  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)  
(None) (0)  
PROCLAMATIONS  
24-0358 A Proclamation Recognizing Women’s History Month  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Flynn, that Council Proclamation 24-0358 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  
24-0271 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City  
and County of Denver and TRIHYDRO CORPORATION concerning  
environmental on-call consulting services at Denver International Airport.  
Approves a contract with Trihydro Corporation for $900,000 and for three years for  
environmental on-call consulting services at Denver International Airport, in Council  
District 11 (PLANE-202266285). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within  
the 30-day review period is on 4-8-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at  
its meeting on 3-6-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0271 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)  
(None) (0)  
Finance & Governance Committee  
24-0260 A resolution approving a proposed amendment to master purchase  
order with Stone Security, LLC, by adding funds to purchase five new body  
scanners at Denver Arts and Venues locations, citywide.  
Amends a purchase order with Stone Security to add $250,000 for a new total of  
$700,000 to purchase five new body scanners at Denver Arts and Venues locations,  
citywide (SC-00008447). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the  
30-day review period is on 4-8-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its  
meeting on 3-5-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0260 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)  
(None) (0)  
24-0277 A resolution approving a proposed amendment to purchase order  
with Quebec Hospitality LLC, doing business as Colorado Hospitality  
Services, by adding funds for continued use of hotels for newcomer  
sheltering, citywide.  
Amends a purchase order with Quebec Hospitality LLC, doing business as Colorado  
Hospitality Services, to add $20,000,000 for a new total of $45,000,000 for  
continued use of hotels for newcomer sheltering, citywide (PO-00124826). The last  
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-8-2024.  
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-5-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0277 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)  
(None) (0)  
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee  
24-0095 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a  
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the  
Colorado Department of Transportation concerning the “Sanderson Gulch  
Trail” program and the funding therefor.  
Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation for  
$3,125,000 and a term of 10 years to fund a section of the Sanderson Gulch Trail  
and drainage way improvement, in Council District 7 (DOTI-202371784). The last  
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-8-2024.  
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-30-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0095 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)  
(None) (0)  
24-0261 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City  
street system parcels of land as West 44th Avenue, located between North  
Lipan Street and North Inca Street.  
Dedicates a parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as West 44th Avenue, located  
between North Lipan Street and North Inca Street, in Council District 1. The  
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-5-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0261 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
24-0268 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City  
street system parcels of land as North Dallas Street, located at the  
intersection of North Dallas Street and East 56th Avenue.  
Dedicates a parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as North Dallas Street, located at  
the intersection of North Dallas Street and East 56th Avenue, in Council District 8.  
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-5-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0268 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)  
(None) (0)  
24-0280 A resolution approving the Mayoral appointment of Amy Ford as  
Executive Director of the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure,  
pursuant to Charter Section § 2.2.6 (D).  
Consents to the Mayoral appointment of Amy Ford as Manager of Transportation and  
Infrastructure. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-5-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0280 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  
24-0152 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and AECOM Technical Services, Inc.  
for on call environmental site assessment, brownfields redevelopment,  
remediation, and other environmental services.  
Amends a contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. by adding $2,500,000 for a  
new total of $3,500,000 for on call environmental site assessment, brownfields  
redevelopment, leaking underground storage tank removal and other environmental  
services, citywide. No change to contract duration (ENVHL-202056459-00,  
ESEQD-202472530-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the  
30-day review period is on 4-8-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its  
meeting on 2-14-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0152 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)  
(None) (0)  
24-0226 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and It Takes a Village, Inc. to  
provide care, treatment, and supportive services to individuals living with  
HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area (TGA).  
Amends a contract with It Takes A Village, Inc. by adding $265,420 for a new total  
of $566,771 and one year for a new end date of 02-28-2025 to provide care,  
treatment, and supportive services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver  
Transitional Grant Area (TGA), citywide (202472183-02). The last regularly  
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-8-2024. The  
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-6-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0226 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
24-0243 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement  
between the City and County of Denver and Clayton Early Learning to  
increase offerings of serving healthy, high-quality food to the community  
through funding provided by the Healthy Food for Denver's Kids Initiative.  
Amends a grant agreement with Clayton Early Learning by updating Exhibit B to  
reflect changes in the expenditures, to increase their offerings of serving healthy,  
high-quality food to the community through funding provided by the Healthy Food  
for Denver’s Kids Initiative, located at 3801 Martin Luther King Boulevard in Council  
District 9. No change to contract amount or duration (ENVHL-202472126). The last  
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-8-2024.  
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-28-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0243 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)  
(None) (0)  
24-0267 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the  
City and County of Denver and Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, Inc.  
to assist with development and construction costs of eight (8)  
income-restricted homeownership affordable units located 5101 Leetsdale  
Drive in Council District 5.  
Approves a loan agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, Inc., in the  
amount of $900,000 to assist with the finance costs associated with the development  
of eight (8) income-restricted homeownership affordable units, which will be known  
as Augustana Townhomes, in Council District 5 (HOST-202370649). The last  
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-8-2024.  
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-6-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0267 be adopted en bloc, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)  
(None) (0)  
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION  
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee  
24-0285 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 23 of the Revised  
Municipal Code to require food service establishments to offer healthy  
drink choices for children.  
Amends Chapter 23 of the Revised Municipal Code by adding a new division 3 to  
require food service establishments to offer healthy drink choices for children. The  
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-6-2024.  
Council Bill 24-0285 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
Finance & Governance Committee  
24-0255 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from the Civic Center  
Greek Theater Renovation Capital project to make appropriations to  
support the Lincoln/La Alma Master Plan and Implementation - Citywide  
Pickleball capital projects.  
Approves a rescission of $3,000,000 from RX001 - Civic Center Greek Theater  
Renovation and appropriate $1,000,000 to RW004 - Lincoln/La Alma Master Plan and  
$2,000,000 to RZ015 - Implementation - Citywide Pickleball, citywide. The  
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-5-2024.  
Council Bill 24-0255 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee  
24-0240 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4438  
West 10th Avenue in Villa Park.  
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-TU-C to E-RH-2.5, located  
at 4438 West 10th Avenue in Council District 3. A public hearing will be held on  
Monday, 4-15-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on  
3-5-2024.  
Council Bill 24-0240 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on  
4/15/2024.  
Ordered published with a future required public hearing  
24-0241 A bill for an ordinance naming an unnamed park at Iliff Ave. and  
Bellaire St. “Bethesda Park”.  
Approves the naming of a future park as Bethesda Park, located at 4301 East Iliff  
Avenue, in Council District 4. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting  
on 2-27-2024.  
Council Bill 24-0241 was ordered published with a future courtesy public hearing on  
3/26/2024.  
Ordered published with a future courtesy public hearing  
24-0314 A bill for an ordinance extending the moratorium on development  
on parcels containing mobile home parks to December 31, 2024.  
Extends the moratorium on developments on parcels containing mobile home parks.  
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-12-2024.  
Council Bill 24-0314 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee  
24-0281 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 18 of the Revised  
Municipal Code establishing salaries and benefits for command staff in the  
Denver Sheriff Department for 2024-2025.  
Amends Chapter 18 of the revised Municipal Code establishing salaries and benefits  
for command staff in the Denver Sheriff Department for 2024 and 2025. The  
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-6-2024.  
Council Bill 24-0281 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION  
Finance & Governance Committee  
24-0250 A bill for an ordinance concerning the approval of a proposed  
Facilities Lease No. 2024B (East Hampden Campus Facilities) between  
Denver Public Facilities Leasing Trust 2024B (East Hampden), as lessee,  
and the City and County of Denver, as lessor, and a proposed Lease  
Purchase Agreement No. 2024B (East Hampden Campus Facilities)  
between Denver Public Facilities Leasing Trust 2024B (East Hampden), as  
lessor, and the City and County of Denver, as lessee, in conjunction with  
the issuance of Certificates of Participation, Series 2024B and documents  
related thereto authorizing officials of the City and County of Denver to  
take all actions necessary to carry out the transactions contemplated  
hereby; ratifying actions previously taken; providing other matters relating  
thereto; and providing the effective date thereof.  
Authorizes the Manager of Finance, on behalf of the city, to execute and deliver City  
and County of Denver Series 2024B Certificates of Participation in a par amount not  
to exceed $25 million for the purpose of acquiring a former hotel site at 7525 East  
Hampden Avenue (“the Embassy Suites Building”) and associated costs of issuance,  
in Council District 4. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day  
review period is on 4-1-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its  
meeting on 2-27-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0250 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)  
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee  
24-0224 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendatory  
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and  
Hospital Authority, to provide care, treatment, and supportive services to  
individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area  
(TGA).  
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority  
by adding $603,460 for a new total of $1,678,854 and one year for a new end date  
of 02-28-2025 to provide care, treatment, and supportive services to individuals  
living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area (TGA), citywide  
(202472181-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day  
review period is on 4-1-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its  
meeting on 2-28-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0224 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)  
24-0225 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendatory  
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and University of  
Colorado Hospital Authority (UCHA), to provide care, treatment, and  
supportive services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver  
Transitional Grant Area (TGA).  
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with University of Colorado Hospital  
Authority (UCHA) by adding $585,457 for a new total of $1,635,522 and one year for  
a new end date of 02-28-2025 to provide care, treatment, and supportive services  
to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area (TGA),  
citywide (202472170-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the  
30-day review period is on 4-1-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its  
meeting on 2-28-2024.  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0225 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  
24-0354 A Proclamation Honoring Nowruz  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Hinds, that Council Proclamation 24-0354 be adopted, carried by the  
following vote:  
Adopted  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer,  
Torres, Watson (12)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
Lewis (1)  
Absent:  
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION  
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee  
24-0088 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4675  
East Iliff Avenue in University Hills.  
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-Dx to E-SU-B1, located  
at 4675 East Iliff Avenue in Council District 4. The Committee approved filing this  
item at its meeting on 1-30-2024.  
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:40 p.m., Council  
President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 24-0088. No speakers  
signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speaker signed up to speak in opposition of  
the bill. Tony Lechuga of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff  
report.  
A motion offered by Council member Sandoval, duly seconded by Council member  
Gilmore, that Council Bill 24-0088 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)  
24-0091 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3446  
South Patton Way in Harvey Park South.  
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from S-SU-F to S-SU-F1, located at  
3446 South Patton Way in Council District 2. The Committee approved filing this  
item at its meeting on 1-30-2024.  
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:59 p.m., Council  
President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 24-0091. No speakers  
signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition  
of the bill. Bryan Botello 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 24-0091 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)  
24-0044 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 548  
South Perry Street in Westwood.  
Amends Official Zoning Map, Application #2023I-00127, rezoning 548 South Perry  
Street from E-TU-C to E-MX-3, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing  
this item at its meeting on 1-30-2024.  
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 7:09 p.m., Council  
President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 24-0044. No speakers  
signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Francisco Martinez signed up to speak in  
opposition of the bill. Edson Ibañez of Community Planning and Development  
delivered the staff report.  
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council  
member Gilmore, that Council Bill 24-0044 be placed upon final consideration and do  
pass, carried by the following vote:  
Placed upon final consideration and do pass  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)  
(None) (0)  
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT  
Council President Torres announced that on Monday, March 26, 2024, Council will hold a  
courtesy public hearing on Council Bill 24-0241 naming an unnamed park at Iliff Ave.  
and Bellaire St. "Bethesda Park”; and on Monday, April 15, 2024, Council will hold a  
required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0240 changing the zoning classification for  
4438 West 10th Avenue in Villa Park. Any protests against Council Bill 24-0240 must  
be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, April 8, 2024.  
ADJOURN  
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Torres  
adjourned the meeting at 7:25 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