City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · July 25, 2022
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, July 25, 2022 3:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Ortega led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Councilmember Ortega led the Land Acknowledgement.
ROLL CALL
Council members Herndon and Hinds arrived late.
Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
22-0877 Minutes of Monday, July 18, 2022
The minutes of Monday, July 25, 2022 were distributed to members of Council.
Council President Torres ordered the minutes approved.
Approved
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council members Black and Torres offered announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
Items called out for a separate vote:
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RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
22-0799 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Energy Link, LLC for the development, design,
and installation of distributed energy resources such as solar
photovoltaics, battery storage, electric vehicle charging equipment, and
other climate action technologies.
Approves an on-call contract with EnergyLink, LLC for $3,000,000 and through
7-31-25 for the development, design, and installation of distributed energy
resources such as solar photovoltaics, battery storage, electric vehicle charging
equipment, and other climate action technologies, citywide (CASR-202263662). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
8-18-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-13-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Resolutions 22-0799, 22-0800 and 22-0801 be adopted en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (11)
Nay: Sawyer (1)
Absent: Hinds (1)
22-0800 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Intermountain Electric, Inc. for the
development, design, and installation of distributed energy resources such
as solar photovoltaics, battery storage, electric vehicle charging
equipment, and other climate action technologies.
Approves an on-call contract with Intermountain Electric, Inc. for $3,000,000
through 7-31-25 for the development, design, and installation of distributed energy
resources such as solar photovoltaics, battery storage, electric vehicle charging
equipment, and other climate action technologies, citywide (CASR-202263648). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
8-18-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-13-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Resolutions 22-0799, 22-0800 and 22-0801 be adopted en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (11)
Nay: Sawyer (1)
Absent: Hinds (1)
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22-0801 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and McKinstry Essention, LLC for the development,
design, and installation of distributed energy resources such as solar
photovoltaics, battery storage, electric vehicle charging equipment, and
other climate action technologies.
Approves an on-call contract with McKinstry Essention, LLC for $3,000,000 through
7-31-25 for the development, design, and installation of distributed energy
resources such as solar photovoltaics, battery storage, electric vehicle charging
equipment, and other climate action technologies, citywide (CASR-202263646). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
8-18-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-13-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Resolutions 22-0799, 22-0800 and 22-0801 be adopted en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (11)
Nay: Sawyer (1)
Absent: Hinds (1)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
22-0770 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Mental Health Center of Denver
for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis and who may also be
unhoused, or housing challenged.
Amends a contract with Mental Health Center of Denver doing business as
WellPower by adding $3,710,344 for a new total of $8,249,882 and one year for a
new end date of 12-31-22 for continued short-term crisis stabilization and
transitional sheltering at the Solutions Center for individuals experiencing a
behavioral health crisis and who may also be unhoused, or housing challenged,
citywide (ENVHL-202263121). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 8-18-22. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 7-6-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 22-0770 be adopted, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech,
Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (9)
Nay: CdeBaca, Flynn (2)
Absent: Hinds, Ortega (2)
BLOCK VOTE
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Kniech, to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Approved the consent agenda
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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RESOLUTIONS
City Council - Direct Files
22-0862 A resolution extending the declaration of local disaster filed with
the clerk and recorder to August 29, 2022.
Approves the extension of the declaration of local disaster filed with the clerk and
recorder to August 29, 2022. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 8-18-22. Councilmember Torres approved direct
filing this item on 7-21-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Kniech, that Council Resolution 22-0862 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
22-0809 A resolution approving a proposed Resolution authorizing Denver
Economic Development and Opportunity to submit a request to the
Foreign-Trade Zone Board for reissuance of the grant of authority from the
City and County of Denver to the Rocky Mountain World Trade Center
Association (“RMWTCA”), for RMWTCA to assume the City’s role as Grantee
of the Foreign Trade Zone.
Approves changing the grantee authority and administrator of Foreign Trade Zone
#123, under the United States Department of Commerce, from the City and County
of Denver to the World Trade Center Denver. The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-18-22. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 7-13-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Kniech, that Council Resolution 22-0809 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Finance & Governance Committee
22-0750 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Waste Management of
Colorado, Inc. to continue trash removal and disposal services of trash
collected in commercial size trash compactors, large roll off type
dumpsters and other large capacity enclosures at specified City-owned
facilities.
Amends a contract with Waste Management of Colorado, Inc. to add one year for a
new end date of 7-31-23 to continue trash removal and disposal services of trash
collected in commercial size trash compactors, large roll off type dumpsters and
other large capacity enclosures at specified City-owned facilities, excluding Denver
International Airport, citywide. No change to contract amount.
(GENRL-202263556-03, GENRL-201842725-03). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-18-22. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 7-12-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Kniech, that Council Resolution 22-0750 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
22-0536 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Roth Sheppard Architects, LLP
for Phase 2 of the Denver Police District 6 Replacement project as part of
the Elevate Denver bond program at 1331 Cherokee Street.
Amends a contract with Roth Sheppard Architects, LLP by adding $5,150,291 for a
new contract total of $5,569,581 and 3.5 years for a new end date of 12-31-25 for
Phase 2 of the Denver Police District 6 Replacement project as part of the Elevate
Denver bond program, including schematic, design development, construction
documents, construction administrative and public outreach services and renovation
of the existing Pre-Arraignment Detention Facility at 1331 Cherokee Street in
Council District 10 (DOTI-202056473-02/DOTI-202262815-02). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-18-22. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-12-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Kniech, that Council Resolution 22-0536 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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22-0802 A resolution approving a proposed Fifth Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Alpine Disposal, Inc. for the
sorting and marketing of the City and County of Denver's recyclables.
Amends a contract with Alpine Disposal, Inc. by adding one year for a new end date
of 12-30-22 for the sorting and marketing of the city’s recyclables, citywide. No
change to contract amount (201737957-04 [202263730-05]). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-18-22. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-12-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Kniech, that Council Resolution 22-0802 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
22-0680 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF
COLORADO to continue providing intensive case management services for
eligible TANF participants.
Amends a contract with Jewish Family Services of Colorado, Inc. to add $601,937 for
a new contract total of $1,619,923 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-23 to
continue providing intensive case management services to assist Colorado Works
(CW)/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) participants that need
ongoing support to gain employment, educational opportunities or connection to
services to remediate short- and long-term barriers, citywide
(SOCSV-202054897-02, SOCSV-202262897-02). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-18-22. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 6-8-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Kniech, that Council Resolution 22-0680 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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22-0681 A resolution approving a Second Amendatory Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and GOODWILL OF COLORADO to continue
providing intensive case management services to assist Colorado Works
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families.
Amends the contract with Goodwill of Colorado to add $1,110,000 for a new
contract total of $3,330,000 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-23 to
continue providing intensive case management services to assist Colorado
Works (CW)/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) participants that
need ongoing support to gain employment, educational opportunities, or
connection to services to remediate short- and long-term barriers, citywide
(SOCSV-202055021-02, SOCSV-202262894-02). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-18-22. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-8-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Kniech, that Council Resolution 22-0681 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
22-0693 A resolution approving Agreement between the City and County of
Denver and BAYAUD ENTERPRISES, INC. to provide intensive case
management services to assist Colorado Works (CW)/Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) participants to gain employment,
educational opportunities, or connection to services
Amends a contract with Bayaud Enterprises, Inc. to add $384,985 for a new contract
total of $1,154,955 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-23 to continue
providing intensive case management services to assist Colorado Works
(CW)/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) participants to gain
employment, educational opportunities, or connection to services
(SOCSV-202054939-03, SOCSV-202262903-03). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-18-22. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 6-15-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Kniech, that Council Resolution 22-0693 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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22-0747 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
United States of America concerning the “High Intensity Drug Trafficking
Area” program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the United States Office of National Drug
Control Policy for $846,168 and two (2) years to support initiatives of the
Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program,
citywide (POLIC-202263372). The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 7-13-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Kniech, that Council Resolution 22-0747 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
22-0793 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Coalition for the
Homeless in order to amend an agreement with the Colorado Coalition for
the Homeless to conform with CARES Act terms, allowing for continued
rehousing assistance and ongoing supportive services programs to be
supported by CARES Act funding.
Amends an agreement with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to conform with
CARES Act terms, allowing for continued rehousing assistance and ongoing
supportive services programs to be supported by CARES Act funding. No change to
the contract amount or duration (HOST-202263262-03). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-18-22. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-13-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Kniech, that Council Resolution 22-0793 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
22-0805 A bill for an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 309, Series of 2007,
to change the appropriation requirements of the “Denver Preschool
Program” Special Revenue Fund.
Amends Ordinance 309, Series 2007, to eliminate the requirement for an
unappropriated fund balance for the Denver Preschool Program (DPP) Special
Revenue Fund (fund number 11851). The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 7-12-22.
Council Bill 22-0805 was ordered published
Ordered published
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22-0806 A bill for an ordinance to make an appropriation in the “Denver
Preschool Program” Special Revenue Fund.
Authorizes an appropriation of $600,000 to the Denver Preschool Program Special
Revenue Fund. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-12-22.
Council Bill 22-0806 was ordered published
Ordered published
22-0807 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 for multiple small impact changes,
provisionally approved by the Office of Human Resources Executive Director for the
period of January 2022 through June 2022. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 7-12-22.
Council Bill 22-0807 was ordered published
Ordered published
22-0808 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an
appropriation in the General Government Special Revenue Fund Series to
make a cash transfer to and an appropriation in the Capital Improvements
and Capital Maintenance Fund.
Approves a rescission and transfer of $4 million from the Climate Protection Special
Revenue Fund into the Climate Protection Capital Projects Fund and appropriates the
transferred amount to be utilized for solar infrastructure capital improvement
projects. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-12-22.
Council Bill 22-0808 was ordered published
Ordered published
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
22-0803 A bill for an ordinance designating 1090 Cherokee Street as a
structure for preservation.
Approves an individual landmark designation for property located at 1090 North
Cherokee Street in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 7-12-22.
Final Consideration 8-15-22 | Required Public Hearing
Council Bill 22-0803 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
8-15-22
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
22-0716 A bill for an ordinance amending Division 11, Article VIII of
Chapter 2 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to update procedures and
transfer governance of the Crime Prevention and Control Commission from
the Department of Public Health and Environment to the Department of
Safety.
Amends Chapter 2 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to update procedures and
powers and duties, and transfer governance of the Crime Prevention and Control
Commission from the Department of Public Health and Environment to the
Department of Safety. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
6-29-22.
Council Bill 22-0716 was ordered published
Ordered published
22-0788 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado
Department of Public Health and Environment, for City enforcement of the
Tobacco Retail Compliance Check Inspection program that targets youth
access to tobacco products.
Amends a revenue contract with the Colorado Department of Public Health &
Environment by adding $203,686.70 for a new total of $532,167.68 in state funds
and one year for a new end date of 5-29-23 for City enforcement of the Tobacco
Retail Compliance Check Inspection program that targets youth access to tobacco
products, citywide (ENVHL-202056536-02). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-18-22. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 7-6-22.
Council Bill 22-0788 was ordered published
Ordered published
22-0792 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and City of Glendale, to
respond to animal-related calls and complaints within the City of Glendale
boundaries.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Glendale based on a
fee-schedule and for five years for Denver Animal Protection to respond to
animal-related calls and complaints within the City of Glendale boundaries
(ENVHL-202263461-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 8-18-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 7-6-22.
Council Bill 22-0792 was ordered published
Ordered published
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
22-0783 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an
appropriation in the Capital Improvements and Capital Maintenance Fund.
Approves a rescission of $1,065,392 of unused 2021 capital improvement funds
intended for Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) City staff
project management and reappropriates the funds to support DOTI professional
services for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 7-5-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Kniech, that Council Bill 22-0783 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en
bloc, carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
22-0784 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an
appropriation in the Parks Legacy Capital Fund.
Approves the rescission and reappropriation of $500,000 from the Parks, Trails, and
Open Space Capital Fund to support resiliency focused capital improvement projects.
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
8-8-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-5-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Kniech, that Council Bill 22-0784 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en
bloc, carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
22-0785 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an
appropriation in the General Government Special Revenue Fund Series to
make a cash transfer to and an appropriation in the Capital Improvements
and Capital Maintenance Fund.
Approves a rescission and transfer of $3.2 million from the Climate Protection
Special Revenue Fund into the Climate Protection Capital Projects Fund and
appropriates the transferred amount for several climate action capital improvement
and maintenance projects. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 7-5-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Kniech, that Council Bill 22-0785 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en
bloc, carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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22-0787 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a capital equipment purchase in
the Planned Fleet Special Revenue Fund.
Approves the capital equipment purchase of a passenger van from the Planned Fleet
Fund (SRF 11804) to support the Early Intervention Team within the Department of
Housing and Stability. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 8-8-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 7-5-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Kniech, that Council Bill 22-0787 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en
bloc, carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
22-0791 A bill for an ordinance designating certain properties as being
required for public use and authorizing use and acquisition thereof by
negotiation or through condemnation proceedings of fee simple, easement
and other interests, including any rights and interests related or
appurtenant to properties designated as needed for the Federal Boulevard
Pedestrian Safety Improvements.
Grants the authority to acquire through negotiated purchase or condemnation of all
or any portion of any property interest as needed in support of the Federal
Boulevard Pedestrian Right-of-Way Safety Improvement Project in Council District
1, including easement interests, access rights, improvements, buildings, fixtures,
licenses, permits and other appurtenances. The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-8-22. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 7-5-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Kniech, that Council Bill 22-0791 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en
bloc, carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
22-0790 A bill for an ordinance amending an intergovernmental agreement
with Denver Public Schools to continue providing enhanced school crossing
guard services, citywide.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Public Schools to add
$125,000 for a new total of $1,293,759.23 and six months for a new end date of
12-31-2022 to continue providing enhanced school crossing guard services, citywide
(202263775-02 (201525324-02)). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 8-8-22. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 7-5-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Kniech, that Council Bill 22-0790 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en
bloc, carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
22-0736 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fifth Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and
Hospital Authority to continue providing medical services for the Denver
Human Services Child Welfare Division.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority
(DHHA) by adding $482,988 for a new contract total of $3,683,506 and six (6)
months for a new end date of 12-31-22 to continue providing medical services for
the Denver Human Services Child Welfare Division (SOCSV-2018-44199-05,
202262882-05 Jaggaer). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 7-25-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 6-22-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Kniech, that Council Bill 22-0736 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en
bloc, carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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22-0775 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed intergovernmental
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado
Department of Human Services to provide Denver Human Services access
to Equifax Verification Services.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the Colorado Department of Human
Services for $1,226,875 and through 5-31-23 to provide Denver Human Services
access to Equifax Verification Services, citywide (SOCSV-2022-63659-00). The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-6-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Kniech, that Council Bill 22-0775 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en
bloc, carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
22-0780 A bill for an ordinance approving an intergovernmental agreement
with Denver Health and Hospital Authority (DHHA) for DHHA to provide
health and mental health services to the Head Start delegate agencies,
citywide.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health and Hospital
Authority (DHHA) for $710,810 and through 6-30-2023, for DHHA to provide health
and mental health services to the Head Start delegate agencies, citywide
(202262476). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 8-8-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
7-6-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Kniech, that Council Bill 22-0780 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en
bloc, carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Torres announced that tonight, there will be a required
public hearing on Council Bill 22-0637, changing the zoning classification for
4710 North Stuart Street in Berkeley; a required public hearing on Council
Bill 22-0694, changing the zoning classification for 5101 Leetsdale Drive in
Washington Virginia Vale; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill
22-0804, revising Article III, Chapter 11 of the Revised Municipal Code.
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
There was no unfinished business.
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PROCLAMATIONS
22-0878 A proclamation honoring Denver Chief Financial Officer Brendan Hanlon’s
Service to Denver.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Proclamation 22-0878 be adopted, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
22-0879 A proclamation honoring the Dire Family and Bonnie Brae Tavern for 88
years of service to the community.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Proclamation 22-0879 be adopted, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
22-0637 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4710
North Stuart Street in Berkeley.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1 (allows for
an accessory dwelling unit), located at 4710 North Stuart Street in Council District 1.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-14-22.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:04 p.m., Council
President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 22-0637. No speakers
signed up to speak neither in favor nor in opposition of the bill. Libbie Adams of
Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 22-0637 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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22-0694 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 5101
Leetsdale Drive in Washington Virginia Vale.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from PUD 436 to E-TU-B (planned
development to urban edge) located at 5101 Leetsdale Drive in Council District 5.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-21-22.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:08 p.m., Council
President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 22-0694. Michael
Zumwalt, Scott Kilgore, Ann Hultquist, Kim Kucera, Kory Whitaker and Heather
Lafferty signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in
opposition of the bill. Fran Penafiel of Community Planning and Development
delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Bill 22-0694 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS ON INTRODUCTION
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
22-0804 A bill for an ordinance revising Article III, Chapter 11 of the
Revised Municipal Code.
Amends the Denver Revised Municipal Code, Article III, Section 11-21 to strike the
word “sole” from the Denver Revised Municipal Code to allow Denver Preschool
Program (DPP) to pursue additional funding opportunities and programmatic
services beyond administering programming under contract with the City. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-13-22.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:40 p.m., Council
President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 22-0804. No speakers
signed up to speak neither in favor nor in opposition of the bill. Melissa Janiszewski
of the Office of Children's Affairs delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 22-0804 be ordered published, carried by the following vote:
Ordered published
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Torres announced that on Monday, August 15, 2022,
Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 22-0803,
designating 1090 Cherokee Street as a structure for preservation.
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ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Torres
adjourned the meeting at 6:47 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
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Agenda
City Council Meeting of Monday, July 25, 2022
City and County of Denver
Robin Kniech........................At Large Paul Kashmann..................District 6
Deborah “Debbie” Ortega.......At Large Jolon Clark.........................District 7
Amanda P. Sandoval.............District 1 Christopher Herndon...........District 8
Kevin Flynn........................District 2 Candi CdeBaca...................District 9
Jamie Torres.......................District 3 Chris Hinds.......................District 10
Kendra Black.......................District 4 Stacie Gilmore...................District 11
Amanda Sawyer..................District 5 Bonita Roznos........Executive Director
Mar'quasa Maes.................Secretary
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City Council Agenda Monday, July 25, 2022
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
22-0877 Minutes of Monday, July 18, 2022
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
RESOLUTIONS
City Council - Direct Files
22-0862 A resolution extending the declaration of local disaster filed with
the clerk and recorder to August 29, 2022.
Approves the extension of the declaration of local disaster filed with the clerk and
recorder to August 29, 2022. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 8-18-22. Councilmember Torres approved direct
filing this item on 7-21-22.
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Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
22-0799 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Energy Link, LLC for the development, design,
and installation of distributed energy resources such as solar
photovoltaics, battery storage, electric vehicle charging equipment, and
other climate action technologies.
Approves an on-call contract with EnergyLink, LLC for $3,000,000 and through
7-31-25 for the development, design, and installation of distributed energy
resources such as solar photovoltaics, battery storage, electric vehicle charging
equipment, and other climate action technologies, citywide (CASR-202263662). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
8-18-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-13-22.
22-0800 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Intermountain Electric, Inc. for the
development, design, and installation of distributed energy resources such
as solar photovoltaics, battery storage, electric vehicle charging
equipment, and other climate action technologies.
Approves an on-call contract with Intermountain Electric, Inc. for $3,000,000
through 7-31-25 for the development, design, and installation of distributed energy
resources such as solar photovoltaics, battery storage, electric vehicle charging
equipment, and other climate action technologies, citywide (CASR-202263648). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
8-18-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-13-22.
22-0801 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and McKinstry Essention, LLC for the development,
design, and installation of distributed energy resources such as solar
photovoltaics, battery storage, electric vehicle charging equipment, and
other climate action technologies.
Approves an on-call contract with McKinstry Essention, LLC for $3,000,000 through
7-31-25 for the development, design, and installation of distributed energy
resources such as solar photovoltaics, battery storage, electric vehicle charging
equipment, and other climate action technologies, citywide (CASR-202263646). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
8-18-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-13-22.
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22-0809 A resolution approving a proposed Resolution authorizing Denver
Economic Development and Opportunity to submit a request to the
Foreign-Trade Zone Board for reissuance of the grant of authority from the
City and County of Denver to the Rocky Mountain World Trade Center
Association (“RMWTCA”), for RMWTCA to assume the City’s role as Grantee
of the Foreign Trade Zone.
Approves changing the grantee authority and administrator of Foreign Trade Zone
#123, under the United States Department of Commerce, from the City and County
of Denver to the World Trade Center Denver. The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-18-22. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 7-13-22.
Finance & Governance Committee
22-0750 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Waste Management of
Colorado, Inc. to continue trash removal and disposal services of trash
collected in commercial size trash compactors, large roll off type
dumpsters and other large capacity enclosures at specified City-owned
facilities.
Amends a contract with Waste Management of Colorado, Inc. to add one year for a
new end date of 7-31-23 to continue trash removal and disposal services of trash
collected in commercial size trash compactors, large roll off type dumpsters and
other large capacity enclosures at specified City-owned facilities, excluding Denver
International Airport, citywide. No change to contract amount.
(GENRL-202263556-03, GENRL-201842725-03). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-18-22. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 7-12-22.
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
22-0536 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Roth Sheppard Architects, LLP
for Phase 2 of the Denver Police District 6 Replacement project as part of
the Elevate Denver bond program at 1331 Cherokee Street.
Amends a contract with Roth Sheppard Architects, LLP by adding $5,150,291 for a
new contract total of $5,569,581 and 3.5 years for a new end date of 12-31-25 for
Phase 2 of the Denver Police District 6 Replacement project as part of the Elevate
Denver bond program, including schematic, design development, construction
documents, construction administrative and public outreach services and renovation
of the existing Pre-Arraignment Detention Facility at 1331 Cherokee Street in
Council District 10 (DOTI-202056473-02/DOTI-202262815-02). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-18-22. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-12-22.
22-0802 A resolution approving a proposed Fifth Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Alpine Disposal, Inc. for the
sorting and marketing of the City and County of Denver's recyclables.
Amends a contract with Alpine Disposal, Inc. by adding one year for a new end date
of 12-30-22 for the sorting and marketing of the city’s recyclables, citywide. No
change to contract amount (201737957-04 [202263730-05]). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-18-22. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-12-22.
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
22-0680 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF
COLORADO to continue providing intensive case management services for
eligible TANF participants.
Amends a contract with Jewish Family Services of Colorado, Inc. to add $601,937 for
a new contract total of $1,619,923 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-23 to
continue providing intensive case management services to assist Colorado Works
(CW)/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) participants that need
ongoing support to gain employment, educational opportunities or connection to
services to remediate short- and long-term barriers, citywide
(SOCSV-202054897-02, SOCSV-202262897-02). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-18-22. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 6-8-22.
22-0681 A resolution approving a Second Amendatory Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and GOODWILL OF COLORADO to continue
providing intensive case management services to assist Colorado Works
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families.
Amends the contract with Goodwill of Colorado to add $1,110,000 for a new
contract total of $3,330,000 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-23 to
continue providing intensive case management services to assist Colorado
Works (CW)/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) participants that
need ongoing support to gain employment, educational opportunities, or
connection to services to remediate short- and long-term barriers, citywide
(SOCSV-202055021-02, SOCSV-202262894-02). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-18-22. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-8-22.
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22-0693 A resolution approving Agreement between the City and County of
Denver and BAYAUD ENTERPRISES, INC. to provide intensive case
management services to assist Colorado Works (CW)/Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) participants to gain employment,
educational opportunities, or connection to services
Amends a contract with Bayaud Enterprises, Inc. to add $384,985 for a new contract
total of $1,154,955 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-23 to continue
providing intensive case management services to assist Colorado Works
(CW)/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) participants to gain
employment, educational opportunities, or connection to services
(SOCSV-202054939-03, SOCSV-202262903-03). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-18-22. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 6-15-22.
22-0747 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
United States of America concerning the “High Intensity Drug Trafficking
Area” program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the United States Office of National Drug
Control Policy for $846,168 and two (2) years to support initiatives of the
Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program,
citywide (POLIC-202263372). The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 7-13-22.
22-0770 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Mental Health Center of Denver
for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis and who may also be
unhoused, or housing challenged.
Amends a contract with Mental Health Center of Denver doing business as
WellPower by adding $3,710,344 for a new total of $8,249,882 and one year for a
new end date of 12-31-22 for continued short-term crisis stabilization and
transitional sheltering at the Solutions Center for individuals experiencing a
behavioral health crisis and who may also be unhoused, or housing challenged,
citywide (ENVHL-202263121). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 8-18-22. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 7-6-22.
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22-0793 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Coalition for the
Homeless in order to amend an agreement with the Colorado Coalition for
the Homeless to conform with CARES Act terms, allowing for continued
rehousing assistance and ongoing supportive services programs to be
supported by CARES Act funding.
Amends an agreement with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to conform with
CARES Act terms, allowing for continued rehousing assistance and ongoing
supportive services programs to be supported by CARES Act funding. No change to
the contract amount or duration (HOST-202263262-03). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-18-22. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-13-22.
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
22-0805 A bill for an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 309, Series of
2007, to change the appropriation requirements of the “Denver Preschool
Program” Special Revenue Fund.
Amends Ordinance 309, Series 2007, to eliminate the requirement for an
unappropriated fund balance for the Denver Preschool Program (DPP) Special
Revenue Fund (fund number 11851). The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 7-12-22.
22-0806 A bill for an ordinance to make an appropriation in the “Denver
Preschool Program” Special Revenue Fund.
Authorizes an appropriation of $600,000 to the Denver Preschool Program Special
Revenue Fund. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-12-22.
22-0807 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 for multiple small impact changes,
provisionally approved by the Office of Human Resources Executive Director for the
period of January 2022 through June 2022. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 7-12-22.
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22-0808 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an
appropriation in the General Government Special Revenue Fund Series to
make a cash transfer to and an appropriation in the Capital Improvements
and Capital Maintenance Fund.
Approves a rescission and transfer of $4 million from the Climate Protection Special
Revenue Fund into the Climate Protection Capital Projects Fund and appropriates the
transferred amount to be utilized for solar infrastructure capital improvement
projects. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-12-22.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
22-0803 A bill for an ordinance designating 1090 Cherokee Street as a
structure for preservation.
Approves an individual landmark designation for property located at 1090 North
Cherokee Street in Council District 10. If ordered published, a public hearing will be
held on Monday, 8-15-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
7-12-22.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
22-0716 A bill for an ordinance amending Division 11, Article VIII of
Chapter 2 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to update procedures and
transfer governance of the Crime Prevention and Control Commission from
the Department of Public Health and Environment to the Department of
Safety.
Amends Chapter 2 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to update procedures and
powers and duties, and transfer governance of the Crime Prevention and Control
Commission from the Department of Public Health and Environment to the
Department of Safety. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
6-29-22.
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22-0788 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado
Department of Public Health and Environment, for City enforcement of the
Tobacco Retail Compliance Check Inspection program that targets youth
access to tobacco products.
Amends a revenue contract with the Colorado Department of Public Health &
Environment by adding $203,686.70 for a new total of $532,167.68 in state funds
and one year for a new end date of 5-29-23 for City enforcement of the Tobacco
Retail Compliance Check Inspection program that targets youth access to tobacco
products, citywide (ENVHL-202056536-02). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-18-22. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 7-6-22.
22-0792 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and City of Glendale, to
respond to animal-related calls and complaints within the City of Glendale
boundaries.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Glendale based on a
fee-schedule and for five years for Denver Animal Protection to respond to
animal-related calls and complaints within the City of Glendale boundaries
(ENVHL-202263461-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 8-18-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 7-6-22.
22-0804 A bill for an ordinance revising Article III, Chapter 11 of the
Revised Municipal Code.
Amends the Denver Revised Municipal Code, Article III, Section 11-21 to strike the
word “sole” from the Denver Revised Municipal Code to allow Denver Preschool
Program (DPP) to pursue additional funding opportunities and programmatic
services beyond administering programming under contract with the City. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-13-22.
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
22-0783 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an
appropriation in the Capital Improvements and Capital Maintenance Fund.
Approves a rescission of $1,065,392 of unused 2021 capital improvement funds
intended for Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) City staff
project management and reappropriates the funds to support DOTI professional
services for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 7-5-22.
22-0784 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an
appropriation in the Parks Legacy Capital Fund.
Approves the rescission and reappropriation of $500,000 from the Parks, Trails, and
Open Space Capital Fund to support resiliency focused capital improvement projects.
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
8-8-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-5-22.
22-0785 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an
appropriation in the General Government Special Revenue Fund Series to
make a cash transfer to and an appropriation in the Capital Improvements
and Capital Maintenance Fund.
Approves a rescission and transfer of $3.2 million from the Climate Protection
Special Revenue Fund into the Climate Protection Capital Projects Fund and
appropriates the transferred amount for several climate action capital improvement
and maintenance projects. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 7-5-22.
22-0787 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a capital equipment purchase in
the Planned Fleet Special Revenue Fund.
Approves the capital equipment purchase of a passenger van from the Planned Fleet
Fund (SRF 11804) to support the Early Intervention Team within the Department of
Housing and Stability. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 8-8-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 7-5-22.
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22-0791 A bill for an ordinance designating certain properties as being
required for public use and authorizing use and acquisition thereof by
negotiation or through condemnation proceedings of fee simple, easement
and other interests, including any rights and interests related or
appurtenant to properties designated as needed for the Federal Boulevard
Pedestrian Safety Improvements.
Grants the authority to acquire through negotiated purchase or condemnation of all
or any portion of any property interest as needed in support of the Federal
Boulevard Pedestrian Right-of-Way Safety Improvement Project in Council District
1, including easement interests, access rights, improvements, buildings, fixtures,
licenses, permits and other appurtenances. The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-8-22. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 7-5-22.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
22-0790 A bill for an ordinance amending an intergovernmental agreement
with Denver Public Schools to continue providing enhanced school crossing
guard services, citywide.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Public Schools to add
$125,000 for a new total of $1,293,759.23 and six months for a new end date of
12-31-2022 to continue providing enhanced school crossing guard services, citywide
(202263775-02 (201525324-02)). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 8-8-22. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 7-5-22.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
22-0736 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fifth Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and
Hospital Authority to continue providing medical services for the Denver
Human Services Child Welfare Division.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority
(DHHA) by adding $482,988 for a new contract total of $3,683,506 and six (6)
months for a new end date of 12-31-22 to continue providing medical services for
the Denver Human Services Child Welfare Division (SOCSV-2018-44199-05,
202262882-05 Jaggaer). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 7-25-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 6-22-22.
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22-0775 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed intergovernmental
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado
Department of Human Services to provide Denver Human Services access
to Equifax Verification Services.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the Colorado Department of Human
Services for $1,226,875 and through 5-31-23 to provide Denver Human Services
access to Equifax Verification Services, citywide (SOCSV-2022-63659-00). The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-6-22.
22-0780 A bill for an ordinance approving an intergovernmental agreement
with Denver Health and Hospital Authority (DHHA) for DHHA to provide
health and mental health services to the Head Start delegate agencies,
citywide.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health and Hospital
Authority (DHHA) for $710,810 and through 6-30-2023, for DHHA to provide health
and mental health services to the Head Start delegate agencies, citywide
(202262476). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 8-8-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
7-6-22.
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 22-0637,
changing the zoning classification for 4710 North Stuart Street in Berkeley;
a required public hearing on Council Bill 22-0694, changing the zoning
classification for 5101 Leetsdale Drive in Washington Virginia Vale; and, a
required public hearing on Council Bill 22-0804, revising Article III, Chapter
11 of the Revised Municipal Code. Anyone wishing to speak on any of these
matters must go online to sign up during the recess of Council.
RECESS
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COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR
SESSION
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PROCLAMATIONS
22-0878 A proclamation honoring Denver Chief Financial Officer Brendan Hanlon’s
Service to Denver.
Sponsor Black
22-0879 A proclamation honoring the Dire Family and Bonnie Brae Tavern for 88
years of service to the community.
Sponsor Kashmann
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
22-0637 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4710
North Stuart Street in Berkeley.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1 (allows for
an accessory dwelling unit), located at 4710 North Stuart Street in Council District 1.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-14-22.
22-0694 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 5101
Leetsdale Drive in Washington Virginia Vale.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from PUD 436 to E-TU-B (planned
development to urban edge) located at 5101 Leetsdale Drive in Council District 5.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-21-22.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS ON INTRODUCTION
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
22-0804 A bill for an ordinance revising Article III, Chapter 11 of the
Revised Municipal Code.
Amends the Denver Revised Municipal Code, Article III, Section 11-21 to strike the
word “sole” from the Denver Revised Municipal Code to allow Denver Preschool
Program (DPP) to pursue additional funding opportunities and programmatic
services beyond administering programming under contract with the City. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-13-22.
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dependent upon publication, on Monday, August 15, 2022, Council will hold
a required public hearing on Council Bill 22-0803, designating 1090
Cherokee Street as a structure for preservation.
ADJOURN
PENDING
FOR 8-1-22:
22-0582 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4722,
4730, 4740, 4750, and 4758 North Clay Street in Sunnyside.
Approves a map amendment to rezone multiple properties from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1
(allows for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 4722-4758 North Clay Street in
Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
6-14-22.
Final Consideration 8-1-22 | Required Public Hearing
22-0583 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4334
Lincoln Street in Globeville.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-B to U-SU-B1 (allows for
an accessory dwelling unit), located at 4334 North Lincoln Street in Council District
9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-7-22.
Final Consideration 8-1-22 | Required Public Hearing
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22-0654 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 610
South Vine Street in Washington Park.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1 (allows for
an accessory dwelling unit), located at 610 South Vine Street in Council District 6.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-7-22.
Final Consideration 8-1-22 | Required Public Hearing
FOR 8-15-22:
22-0699 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification of 1001
and 1003 South Pearl Street in Washington Park West Neighborhood.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-B to PUD-G 29, located
at 1001 and 1003 South Pearl Street in Council District 7. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 6-21-22.
Final Consideration 8-15-22 | Required Public Hearing
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