Minutes  
Monday, September 9, 2024, 3:30 PM  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Council member Hinds led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT  
Council member Hinds led the Land Acknowledgement.  
ROLL CALL  
Council member Gilmore attended the meeting virtually.  
Present:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)  
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES  
The minutes of August 26, 2024, were distributed to members of Council. Council  
President Sandoval ordered the minutes approved.  
Council Minutes 24-1135 were approved.  
Approved  
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS  
Council President Sandoval, Council President Pro Tem Romero Campbell, and Council  
members Sawyer, Watson, Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, and Hinds offered  
announcements.  
PRESENTATIONS  
COMMUNICATIONS  
PROCLAMATIONS  
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0900 be adopted, was followed by a motion offered by  
Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Torres, that Council  
Resolution 24-0900 be postponed until September 16, 2024. The motion to postpone  
carried by the following vote:  
Postponed to a date certain  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION  
Finance & Governance Committee  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0813 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was  
followed by a motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council  
member Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0813 be amended in the following particulars:  
"1.  
On page 1, line 18, replace "the auditor" with "the auditor, after approval from  
the audit committee,"  
2. On page 1, line 27, replace "the auditor" with "the auditor, after approval from  
the audit committee,":  
3. On page 2, line 4, replace "auditor" with "audit committee".  
4. On page 3, line 14, replace "auditor may promulgate" with "audit committee may  
adopt"."  
The motion to amend carried by the following vote:  
Amended  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Bill 24-0813 be placed upon final consideration and do pass as  
amended, carried by the following vote:  
Placed upon final consideration and do pass as amended  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)  
(None) (0)  
Block Vote  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote:  
Approved the consent agenda  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)  
(None) (0)  
RESOLUTIONS  
Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services  
Committee  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-1066 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)  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-1067 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)  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-1068 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)  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-1085 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)  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-1087 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)  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-1095 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)  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-1096 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  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-1053 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)  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-1060 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)  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-1070 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)  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-1071 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)  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-1097 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)  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-1098 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)  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-1099 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)  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-1100 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)  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-1113 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  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-1035 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)  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-1054 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)  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-1055 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)  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-1056 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)  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-1057 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)  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-1058 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)  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-1059 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)  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-1064 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)  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-1065 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)  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-1080 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)  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-1081 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)  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-1134 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  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0821 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)  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0822 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)  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-1132 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)  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-1133 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, Climate & Aviation Services  
Committee  
Council Bill 24-1069 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
Finance & Governance Committee  
Council Bill 24-1089 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
Council Bill 24-1090 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
Council Bill 24-1101 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
Council Bill 24-1102 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee  
Council Bill 24-1063 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
Council Bill 24-1079 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
Council Bill 24-1083 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee  
Council Bill 24-0823 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
Council Bill 24-1061 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
Council Bill 24-1086 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
Council Bill 24-1091 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
Council Bill 24-1092 was ordered published.  
Ordered published  
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION  
Finance & Governance Committee  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Bill 24-1050 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en  
bloc, carried by the following vote:  
Placed upon final consideration and do pass  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)  
(None) (0)  
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0909 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en  
bloc, carried by the following vote:  
Placed upon final consideration and do pass  
Aye:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)  
Nay:  
(None) (0)  
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT  
Council President Sandoval announced that tonight, there will be a required public  
hearing on Council Bill 24-1015 approving the Service Plan for the proposed DC  
Metropolitan District; a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0937 changing the  
zoning classification for 959 & 971 South Wolff Street in Westwood; and a required  
public hearing on Council Bill 24-1076 repealing and reenacting Division 5 Article VI of  
Chapter 49, Denver Revised Municipal Code concerning Denver sidewalks and sidewalk  
fund and for conforming amendments to Article XV Chapter 49 and Chapter 20, Denver  
Revised Municipal Code.  
RECESS  
Council took a recess.  
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION  
UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
PROCLAMATIONS  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Proclamation 24-1136 be adopted, 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)  
A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member  
Sandoval, that Council Proclamation 24-1173 be adopted, 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)  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION  
Finance & Governance Committee  
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:04 p.m., Council  
President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 24-1015. No speakers  
signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition  
of the bill. Dennis Wegienek of the Department of Finance delivered the staff report.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Watson, that Council Bill 24-1015 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)  
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee  
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:11 p.m., Council  
President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 24-0937. No speakers  
signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition  
of the bill. William Prince of Community Planning and Development delivered the  
staff report.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0937 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)  
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION  
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee  
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:20 p.m., Council  
President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 24-1076. Allen  
Cowgill, Luchia Brown, Jake Cohen, Joel Noble, Jaime Lewis, and Brandy Majors  
signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition  
of the bill. Nicholas Williams of the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure  
and and Jill Locantore of Denver Streets Partnership delivered the staff report.  
A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member  
Flynn, that Council Bill 24-1076 be ordered published, carried by the following vote:  
Ordered published  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,  
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,  
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)  
(None) (0)  
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT  
ADJOURN  
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Sandoval  
adjourned the meeting at 7:24 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