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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, August 22, 2022 3:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Sandoval led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Councilmember Sandoval led the Land Acknowledgement. ROLL CALL Council members CdeBaca and Flynn attended the meeting virtually. Councilmember CdeBaca attended in person after the recess. Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Absent: Gilmore (1) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 22-1011 Minutes of Monday, August 15, 2022 The minutes of Monday, August 15, 2022 were distributed to members of Council. Council President Torres ordered the minutes approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council members Sawyer, Kashmann and Ortega offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS Page 1 RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT Items called out for a separate vote: RESOLUTIONS Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 22-0931 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. to administer the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) to eligible households earning up to 80% of the area median income that are unable to pay rent during or due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Approves a contract with Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. for $1,000,000 and through 6-30-2023 to administer the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) to eligible households earning up to 80% of the area median income that are unable to pay rent during or due to the COVID-19 pandemic, citywide (HOST-202263902). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-12-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-10-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-0931 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Abstain: Hinds (1) BLOCK VOTE A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote: Approved the consent agenda Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 2 RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 22-0942 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and AlClear, Inc. concerning relocating AlClear’s office space at Denver International Airport. Amends the lease agreement rates and charges with AlClear, Inc. to relocate AlClear’s office and employee breakroom, in response to the South security checkpoint expansion project at Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (202261770). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-12-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-10-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-0942 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 22-0943 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and The ABO Group, Inc., concerning on-call architectural, engineering, planning design and other professional services at Denver International Airport. Approves an on-call contract with The ABO Group for $750,000 and 3-years, plus two 1-year options to extend, for architectural, engineering, planning design and other professional services for the Planning and Design Department at Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (202158668). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-12-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-10-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-0943 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 3 22-0944 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Studio Completiva, Inc. concerning on-call architectural, engineering, planning design and other professional services at Denver International Airport. Approves an on-call contract with Studio Completiva, Inc. for $750,000 and 3-years, plus two 1-year options to extend, for architectural, engineering, planning design and other professional services for the Planning and Design Department at Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (202262641). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-12-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-10-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-0944 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 22-0945 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Studiotrope, LLC, concerning professional services for the Planning and Design Department at Denver International Airport. Approves an on-call contract with Studiotrope, LLC for $750,000 and 3-years, plus two 1-year options to extend, for architectural, engineering, planning design and other professional services for the Planning and Design Department at Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (202262640). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-12-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-10-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-0945 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 4 22-0946 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. concerning on-call architectural, engineering, planning design and other professional services at Denver International Airport. Approves an on-call contract with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. for $1,650,000 and 3-years, plus two 1-year options to extend, for architectural, engineering, planning design and other professional services for the Planning and Design Department at Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (202262918). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-12-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-10-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-0946 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 22-0947 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and RS&H, Inc., concerning on-call architectural, engineering, planning design and other professional services at Denver International Airport. Approves an on-call contract with RS&H, Inc. for $1,650,000 and 3-years, plus two 1-year options to extend, for architectural, engineering, planning design and other professional services for the Planning and Design Department at Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (202262919). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-12-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-10-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-0947 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 5 22-0948 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and HNTB Corporation, concerning on-call architectural, engineering, planning design and other professional services at Denver International Airport. Approves an on-call contract with HNTB Corporation for $1,650,000 and 3-years, plus two 1-year options to extend, for architectural, engineering, planning design and other professional services for the Planning and Design Department at Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (202158667). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-12-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-10-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-0948 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 22-0949 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendment between the City and County of Denver and Mission Yogurt, Inc., d/b/a Root Down, concerning adding certain required provisions regarding Title VI and non-discrimination at Denver International Airport. Amends a concession agreement with Mission Yogurt, Inc., doing business as Root Down, at Denver International Airport, to include required provisions regarding Title VI and non-discrimination, as mandated by the United States federal government in contracts. No other change to agreement terms (202262573-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-12-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-10-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-0949 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 6 Finance & Governance Committee 22-0926 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Denver Commission on Aging. Approves the Mayoral appointments of Kesia Culbertson and Kenny Williams to the Denver Commission on Aging for terms effective immediately and expiring 8-31-2025, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-9-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-0926 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 22-0927 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver Women’s Commission. Approves the Mayoral reappointment of Olivia Almaguer to the Denver Women's Commission for a term effective immediately and expiring 6-30-2024, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-9-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-0927 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 22-0928 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments and appointments to the Denver Health and Hospital Authority board of directors. Approves the following Mayoral reappointments and appointments to the Denver Health and Hospital Authority board of directors: reappointment of Patti Klinge for a term effective immediately and expiring 6-30-2026, or until a successor is duly appointed; reappointment of Frank deGruy, M.D. for a term effective immediately and expiring 6-30-2027, or until a successor is duly appointed; appointments of Douglas Friednash, Danielle Shoots, and Kathy Nesbitt for terms effective immediately and expiring on 6-30-2027, or until successors are duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-2-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-0928 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Page 7 Absent: Gilmore (1) 22-0933 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Galls, LLC to purchase uniforms and related uniform accessories for the Denver Sheriff Department. Approves a Master Purchase Order with Galls, LLC for $2,500,000 and three years, plus two 1-year options to extend, to purchase uniforms and related uniform accessories for the Denver Sheriff Department (MPO SC-00007105). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-12-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-9-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-0933 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 22-0936 A resolution of city council consenting to the Mayor’s appointment of Margaret Danuser. Approves the Mayoral appointment of Margaret Danuser as Executive Director of the Department of Finance, pursuant to Charter Section § 2.2.6 (D). The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-2-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-0936 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 22-0840 A resolution amending the Denver City Council Rules of Procedure concerning public hearings and landmark designations. Changes the Denver City Council Rules of Procedure. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-19-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-0840 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 8 22-0909 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Hamon Infrastructure, Inc., to complete the South Broadway Multimodal Improvement Project as part of the Elevate Denver Bond program. Approves a contract with Hamon Infrastructure, Inc. for $14,260,000 and one-year to complete the South Broadway Multimodal Improvement Project as part of the Elevate Denver Bond program, located in Council District 7 (202262166). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-12-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-2-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-0909 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 22-0922 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 Department of Housing and Urban Development concerning the “Continuum of Care - Bedrock” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for $742,503 and through 10-31-23 for the Continuum of Care Bedrock program to support permanent supportive housing for individuals experiencing homelessness, citywide (HOST 202264005). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-12-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-10-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-0922 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 9 22-0923 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 Department of Housing and Urban Development concerning the “Continuum of Care - Spectrum” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for $1,053,953 and through 6-30-2023 for the Continuum of Care Spectrum program to assist individuals who are experiencing chronic homelessness, citywide (HOST 202264004). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-12-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-10-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-0923 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 22-0924 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Mile High Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse to provide appropriate screenings, assessments, brief intervention, and linkage to care in the community, based on an individualized treatment and/or transition plan as part of the Recovery in a Secure Environment (RISE) program. Amends a contract with Mile High Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, doing business as Mile High Behavioral Healthcare, by adding $298,546.80 for a new total of $806,717.85 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-2023 to continue to provide appropriate screenings, assessments, brief intervention, and linkage to care in the community, based on an individualized treatment and/or transition plan as part of the Recovery in a Secure Environment (RISE) program (SHERF-202263682). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-12-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-10-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-0924 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 10 22-0934 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and SCI Colorado Funeral Services for corpse removal and transportation services supporting the Office of the Medical Examiner. Amends a contract with SCI Colorado Funeral Services, LLC by adding $225,000 for a new total $793,000 and one year for a new end date of 10-19-2023 for corpse removal and transportation services supporting the Office of the Medical Examiner, citywide (ENVHL-202263401-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-12-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-10-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-0934 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 22-1010 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the total sum of One Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand and Two Dollars ($128,002.00), distributed as follows: Sixty-Four Thousand and One Dollars ($64,001.00) made payable to Killmer, Lane & Newman, LLP COLTAF Trust Account on behalf of Brian Loma, and Sixty-Four Thousand and One Dollars ($64,001.00) made payable to Killmer, Lane & Newman, LLP COLTAF Trust Account on behalf of Mikel Whitney, in full payment and satisfaction of any and all claims related to the civil action captioned Brian Loma and Mikel Whitney v. The City and County of Denver, Sergeant Anthony Guzman, Corporal Frederick Kitchens, and, Detective Michael Felsoci, which was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, Case No. 20-cv-02827-RM-STV. Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This item was approved for filing at the Mayor-Council meeting on 8-16-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-1010 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 11 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Finance & Governance Committee 22-0935 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendment and Revival to Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority, d/b/a Denver Health Medical Center, to implement the FEMA public assistance grant program for Covid-19 response. Revives and amends a sub-award agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority to add 18 months for a new end date of 12-31-2023 to provide allowed managements costs associated with implementing the FEMA public assistance grant program for Covid-19 response, citywide. No change to other contract terms (FINAN-202264116-02 (202054689-02)). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-12-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-9-2022. Council Bill 22-0935 was ordered published Ordered published 22-0941 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Light Bulb Supply Building, LLC for the purchase of real property located at 2050 Wewatta Street. Approves a purchase and sale agreement with Light Bulb Supply Building, LLC for $15,500 for the sale of a 1,209 sf remnant parcel, located at 2050 Wewatta Street in Council District 9 (FINAN-202264115). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-12-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-9-2022. Council Bill 22-0941 was ordered published Ordered published Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 22-0886 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2356 South Gilpin Street and 2581 South High Street in University. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-D and E-SU-Dx to E-SU-D1 and E-SU-D1x, located at 2356 South Gilpin Street and 2581 South High Street in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-2-2022. Council Bill 22-0886 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 9-19-2022 Ordered published with a future required public hearing Page 12 22-0887 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 768 North Mariposa Street in Lincoln Park. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from I-A, UO-2 to C-MS-5, located at 768 North Mariposa Street in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-9-2022. Council Bill 22-0887 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 9-19-2022 Ordered published with a future required public hearing 22-0897 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2910 North Fairfax Street in North Park Hill. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-Dx to E-SU-D1x, located at 2910 North Fairfax Street in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-2-2022. Council Bill 22-0897 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 9-19-2022 Ordered published with a future required public hearing 22-0939 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing a portion of the easement reserved in Ordinance No. 25, Series of 1924, recorded with Denver Clerk & Recorder at Book 6529, Page 568 located at former North Albion Street between East 13th Avenue and East 14th Avenue. Relinquishes a portion of an easement established in the Vacating Ordinance No. 25, Series of 1924, located at North Albion Street between East 13th Avenue and East 14th Avenue in Council District 5. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-12-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-9-2022. Council Bill 22-0939 was ordered published Ordered published BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Finance & Governance Committee 22-0893 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the Career Service. Amends the Classification and Pay Plan by changing the pay grade of Workday Analyst Specialist from EX-12 to EX-13. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-2-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 22-0893 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, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 13 22-0894 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the Career Service. Amends the Classification and Pay Plan by adjusting the pay ranges by 2.1% based on the annual market analysis. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-2-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 22-0894 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, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 22-0898 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the General Government Special Revenue Fund Series for the “Volume-Based Pricing” program and authorizing appropriations in the new fund. Establishes the Volume-Based Trash Pricing Program Special Revenue Fund in the General Government Fund Series and appropriates $10 million in the Fund to support implementation costs in 2022 to allow for the Volume-Based Trash Pricing program to launch in January of 2023, as previously authorized by City Council through Ordinance No. 685, Series of 2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-2-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 22-0898 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, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 14 22-0899 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Project Funding Agreement among the City and County of Denver, Adams County, and Denver Urban Renewal Authority related to the use of tax increment revenues from the Globeville Commercial Urban Redevelopment Area for four transportation and mobility projects. Approves an Intergovernmental Project Funding Agreement for Globeville improvements among Adams County, City and County of Denver, and Denver Urban Renewal Authority related to the use of tax increment revenues from the Globeville Commercial Urban Redevelopment Area for four transportation and mobility projects (FINAN-202263769). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-29-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-2-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 22-0899 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, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 22-0900 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Capital Fund in the Grant and Other Money Projects Fund Series for the “Globeville TIF Improvements Fund” program and authorizing appropriations in the new fund. Establishes a new capital improvement fund, the Globeville TIF Improvements Fund (38381), within the Grant and Other Money Projects Fund Series to accompany the Project Funding Agreement for Globeville improvements between Adams County, City and County of Denver, and Denver Urban Renewal Authority for use of tax increment revenues on transportation and mobility projects. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-2-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 22-0900 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, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 15 22-0901 A bill for an ordinance amending the City’s Retail Sales Tax Article, Article II, Chapter 53 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code and the City’s Use Tax Article, Article III, Chapter 53 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to exempt from taxation certain fees. Amends Chapter 53 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to create a sales tax and use tax exemption for certain government fees. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-2-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 22-0901 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, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Torres announced that tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Resolution 22-0881, declining participation in the Colorado “Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Act” pursuant to C.R.S. § 8-13.3-522(1); a required public hearing on Council Bill 22-0980, concerning the organization and creation of the Sun Valley Denver General Improvement District, and creating the District Advisory Board and appointing the initial members thereof; a required public hearing on Council Bill 22-0841, amending Article I of Chapter 30 of the Revised Municipal Code, altering City Council procedures for designating structures and districts for preservation; and, a one-hour courtesy public hearing on Council Bill 22-0873, establishing a new dedicated property tax to fund the Denver Public Library, subject to the approval of the voters. 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 PROCLAMATIONS 22-1012 A proclamation celebrating Shine Music Festival 2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Proclamation 22-1012 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon (2) Page 16 REQUIRED PUBLIC HEARINGS RESOLUTIONS Finance & Governance Committee 22-0881 A resolution declining participation in the Colorado “Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Act” pursuant to C.R.S. § 8-13.3-522(1). Authorizes the City to decline employer participation in the State Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI) in favor of implementing a City administered alternative plan established through career service rules or respective collective bargaining agreements, effective 1-1-2023, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-2-2022. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:41 p.m., Council President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Resolution 22-0881. David Foster and Brian Loma signed up to speak in favor of the resolution. Jesse Parris and Kaitlin Altone signed up to speak in opposition of the resolution. Heather Britton of the Office of Human Resources delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 22-0881 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: CdeBaca (1) Absent: Gilmore (1) BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION City Council - Direct Files 22-0980 A bill for an ordinance concerning the organization and creation of the Sun Valley Denver General Improvement District, in the City and County of Denver, and creating the District Advisory Board and appointing the initial members thereof. Organizes and creates the Sun Valley Denver General Improvement District, in the City and County of Denver, and creating the District Advisory Board and appointing the initial members thereof. Councilmember Torres approved direct filing this item on 8-18-2022. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:39 p.m., Council President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 22-0873. Tom George, Cameron Bertron, Erin Clark and Chris Spelke signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Jesse Parris signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Margaret Danuser of the Department of Finance delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Bill 22-0980 be ordered published, carried by the following vote: Ordered published Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 17 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 22-0841 A bill for an ordinance amending Article I of Chapter 30 of the Revised Municipal Code, altering City Council procedures for designating structures and districts for preservation. Amends Article I of Chapter 30 of the Revised Municipal Code, altering City Council procedures for designating structures and districts for preservation. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-19-2022. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:53 p.m., Council President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 22-0841. Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Councilwoman Kendra Black delivered an overview. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 22-0841 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, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 18 COURTESY PUBLIC HEARINGS BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 22-0873 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new dedicated property tax at the rate of 1.5 mills and dedicating the revenue derived from the tax to fund the Denver Public Library, and establishing a fund therefor, subject to the approval of the voters at a special municipal election to be conducted in conjunction with the coordinated election on November 8, 2022. Establishes a new dedicated property tax at the rate of 1.5 mills and dedicating the revenue derived from the tax to fund the Denver Public Library, and establishing a fund therefor, subject to the approval of the voters at a special municipal election to be conducted in conjunction with the coordinated election on November 8, 2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-27-2022. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:58 p.m., to hear speakers on Council Bill 22-0873. Daniyom Bekele, Ron Tomassi, Laurie Troge, Chuckie Aucone, Nicole Sullivan, Jesse Parris, Bob Sarlo, Carlos Martinez, John Joseph Niemann, Amy Brimah, Sonya Garcia Ulibarri and Brian Loma signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Councilman Jolon Clark delivered an overview. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 22-0873 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, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: Herndon (1) Absent: Gilmore (1) PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Torres announced that on Monday, September 19, 2022, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 22-0886, changing the zoning classification for 2356 South Gilpin Street and 2581 South High Street in University; a required public hearing on Council Bill 22-0887, changing the zoning classification for 768 North Mariposa Street in Lincoln Park; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 22-0897, changing the zoning classification for 2910 North Fairfax Street in North Park Hill. Any protests against Council Bills 22-0886, 22-0887 or 22-0897 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, September 12, 2022. Page 19 ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Torres adjourned the meeting at 7:55 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 Page 20