Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee

Minutes Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee Committee Members: Hinds, Chair; Flynn, Vice-Chair; Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Ortega Committee Staff: Melissa Mata Wednesday, April 12, 2023, 1:30 PM City & County Building, Council Chambers, Room 450 Attendance Present: 8- Hinds, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Torres, Ortega, CdeBaca, Kniech Absent: 1- Flynn Action Items 23-0387 Amends Chapter 28 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code by adding a new Article XI Workforce Development Requirements in City Construction to create the Denver Construction Careers Program to address construction labor shortages through apprenticeship training requirements and employment opportunities for people living in economically disadvantaged areas or experiencing economic disadvantage. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Clark, that Council Bill 23-0387 be approved for filing, carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Hinds, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Torres, Ortega Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Flynn Consent Items Block Vote A motion offered to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Hinds, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Torres, Ortega Nay: 0 City and County of Denver Page 1 Printed on 4/12/2023  Minutes Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee Wednesday, April 12, 2023 Absent: 1- Flynn 23-0379 Approves a contract with IHC Scott, Inc. for $ 4,161,905.20 and one hundred twenty-three (123) consecutive calendar days to support airfield construction, including repairs and improvements to pavement of taxiways, airfield lighting, and new drainage systems, located at Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (PLANE-202266065). A motion offered that Council Resolution 23-0379 be approved by consent en bloc, carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Hinds, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Torres, Ortega Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Flynn 23-0386 Approves a contract with Recollect USA, Inc. for $1,500,000 and through 3-31-2028 to improve and expand the digital asset management system for the Denver Public Library, citywide (BOOKS-202366356). A motion offered that Council Resolution 23-0386 be approved by consent en bloc, carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Hinds, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Torres, Ortega Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Flynn 23-0388 Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Public Schools for $1,500,000 and through 12-31-2023 to administer the Denver Youth Employment Program to provide customized workforce development services, including year-round programming and summer internships for approximately 375 eligible Denver youth, citywide (OEDEV-202366654-00). A motion offered that Council Bill 23-0388 be approved by consent en bloc, carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Hinds, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Torres, Ortega Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Flynn City and County of Denver Page 2 Printed on 4/12/2023