City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · September 12, 2022
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, September 12, 2022 3:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Kashmann led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Councilmember Kashmann led the Land Acknowledgement.
ROLL CALL
Council members Flynn and Sandoval arrived late.
Councilmember CdeBaca attended the meeting virtually.
Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Absent: Kniech (1)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
22-1049 Minutes of Monday, August 29, 2022
The minutes of Monday, September 12, 2022 were distributed to members of
Council. Council President Torres ordered the minutes approved.
Approved
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council members Black, Hinds, Sawyer, Herndon, Sandoval, Gilmore and Torres
offered announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
Items called out for a separate vote:
RESOLUTIONS
Finance & Governance Committee
22-0989 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment to the National
Western Center Authority Board of Directors.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Diedra Espinoza to the National Western
Center Authority Board of Directors for a term effective immediately and expiring
12-31-2026, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 8-23-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-0989 be adopted, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: CdeBaca (1)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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22-0998 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Colorado Village Collaborative to lease a portion
of the parking lot at the Arie P. Taylor building located at 4685 Peoria
Street in Council District 8 for a Safe Outdoor Space site.
Approves a revocable license with Colorado Village Collaborative for $10 and for one
year, with two six-month options to extend, to lease a portion of the parking lot at
the Arie P. Taylor building located at 4685 Peoria Street in Council District 8 for a
Safe Outdoor Space site (FINAN-202264432-00). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-26-2022. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-16-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 22-0998 be adopted, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (11)
Nay: Sawyer (1)
Absent: Kniech (1)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
22-0714 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL,
Inc. for increased use of the fee-based search investigative database.
Amends a contract with LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL, Inc. to add $750,000 for a new
contract total of $1,500,000 due to increased use of the fee-based search
investigative database, citywide. No change to contract duration
(SAFTY-201952993-00, SAFTY-202263588-01). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-26-2022. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 6-15-2022. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.7, Council
President Torres called this item out at the 9-12-2022 meeting for a one-week
postponement to 9-19-2022.
Pursuant to Council Rule 3.7, Council President Torres postponed this item for
one-week to 9-19-2022.
Postponed
22-0851 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and WSP USA, Inc. for professional
services related to environmental abatement and remediation activities at
city-owned or operated properties.
Amends an on-call contract with WSP USA, INC. by adding $550,000 for a new total
of $1,000,000 for professional services related to environmental abatement and
remediation activities at city-owned or operated properties, citywide. No change to
contract duration. (ENVHL- 202158612). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-3-2022. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 8-27-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 22-0851 be adopted, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (11)
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Nay: Sawyer (1)
Absent: Kniech (1)
22-0932 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Spector Development, LLC to
correct the legal description, allow 3 residential units to be converted from
rental to for-sale, modify affordability requirements of residential rental
and for-sale income-qualified units, adjust the loan terms, allow an
assumption of the loan, forgive default interest, and change the
subordination limit for a mixed-use development located at 910 Santa Fe
Drive in Council District 3.
Amends the agreement with Spector Development, LLC to correct the legal
description, allow 3 residential units to be converted from rental to for-sale, modify
affordability requirements of residential rental and for-sale income-qualified units,
adjust the loan terms, allow an assumption of the loan, forgive $240,000 default
interest, and change the subordination limit for a mixed-use development located at
910 Santa Fe Drive in Council District 3 (HOST-202161652-04). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-26-2022. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-24-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 22-0932 be adopted, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: CdeBaca (1)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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BLOCK VOTE
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, 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, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
RESOLUTIONS
City Council - Direct Files
22-1103 A resolution approving the MOU amending the Collective
Bargaining Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
Fraternal Order of Police, Denver Sheriff Lodge 27, for the years 2022
through 2023.
Amends the collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police,
Denver Sheriff Lodge 27 for the years 2022 and 2023 regarding pay and benefits.
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
10-3-2022. Councilmember Torres approved direct filing this item on 9-8-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 22-1103 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
22-0929 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between
the City and County of Denver and Ingram Library Services to purchase
books, audiobooks and DVDs for circulation at Denver Public Library
branch location.
Approves a Master Purchase Order with Ingram Library Services, LLC for
$11,000,000 and through 6-30-2027 to purchase books, audiobooks and DVDs for
circulation at Denver Public Library branch locations, citywide (SC-00006766). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
9-26-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-10-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 22-0929 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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22-0993 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and M-B Companies, Inc., concerning the
purchase of ten (10) snow removal vehicles at Denver International
Airport.
Approves a purchase order with M-B Companies, Inc. for $9,904,658 for the
purchase of ten (10) snow removal vehicles to support operations at Denver
International Airport in Council District 11 (PO-00119273). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-26-2022. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-24-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 22-0993 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
22-0994 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Work Options for Women to
provide services to approximately 160 individuals in the form of hands-on
culinary training with employment focused barrier resolution, such as job
training, financial stress management, and employment support in the
culinary field.
Amends a contract with Work Options for Women (WOW) to add $319,492 for a new
contract total of $690,992 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-2023 to provide
services to approximately 160 individuals in the form of hands-on culinary training
with employment focused barrier resolution, such as job training, financial stress
management, and employment support in the culinary field, citywide
(202159488-00/ 202263920-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 9-26-2022. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 8-24-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 22-0994 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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22-0995 A resolution approving a proposed Revival and Amendatory
Agreement with Colorado Women’s Employment and Education to provide
services to approximately 200 youth and adults to build digital literacy
skills, create career, workforce and education pathways and increase
self-sufficiency.
Amends a contract with Colorado Women’s Employment and Education (CWEE) to
add $306,253 for a new contract total of $531,938 and one year for a new end date
of 6-30-2023 to provide services to approximately 200 youth and adults to build
digital literacy skills, create career, workforce and education pathways and increase
self-sufficiency (202159489-00/ 202263923-01). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-26-2022. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 8-24-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 22-0995 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
22-0999 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and PCL Construction Services, Inc., concerning the
designing and building of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Recapitalization and Baggage Handling System at Denver International
Airport.
Approves a contract with PCL Construction Services, Inc. for $500,000,000 and five
(5) years to design and build the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Recapitalization and Baggage Handling System Modernization project at Denver
International Airport in Council District 11 (202262907). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-26-2022. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-24-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 22-0999 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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22-1000 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendment between the
City and County of Denver and Aero Snow Removal (CO) LLC, concerning
increased use of snow removal services at Denver International Airport.
Amends a contract with Aero Snow Removal Corp. by adding $11,500,000 for a new
contract total of $77,090,000 for increased use of snow removal services at Denver
International Airport ramp areas in Council District 11. No change to contract
duration (201416659/ 202263094). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 9-26-2022. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 8-24-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 22-1000 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
22-1031 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. to provide
comprehensive workforce development services to 998 eligible individuals
enrolled in WIOA and related programming.
Approves a contract with Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. for $4,520,070 in Denver’s
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding and other special federal
and state revenue or grant-funded sources and through 6-30-2023 to provide
comprehensive workforce development services to 998 eligible individuals enrolled
in WIOA and related programming (OEDEV-202263587-00). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-3-2022. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-31-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 22-1031 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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22-1032 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Ability Connection Colorado, Inc. to allow for
program completion and transition of currently enrolled youth to the new
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) workforce development
services provider.
Amends a contract with Ability Connection Colorado, Inc. by adding two (2) months
for a new end date of 8-31-2022 to allow for program completion and transition of
currently enrolled youth to the new Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
(WIOA) workforce development services provider. No change to contract amount
(OEDEV-202158706-01/ 202263578-01). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-3-2022. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 8-31-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 22-1032 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
22-1037 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Ground Engineering Consultants, Inc., concerning
quality assurance special inspection services for construction projects at
Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with Ground Engineering Consultants, Inc. for $10,000,000 and
3 years, plus two, 1-year options to extend, to provide quality assurance special
inspection services for Denver International Airport construction projects in Council
District 11 (202161445). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 10-3-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 8-31-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 22-1037 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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Finance & Governance Committee
22-0962 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment to the National
Western Center Authority Board of Directors.
Approves the Mayoral reappointment of Steven McCarthy to the National Western
Center Authority Board of Directors for a term effective immediately and expiring
12-31-2026, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 8-16-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 22-0962 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
22-0987 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Career
Service Board.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Michelle DeVoe to the Career Service Board of
Directors for a term effective immediately and expiring 9-15-2027, or until a
successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 8-23-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 22-0987 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
22-0991 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between
the City and County of Denver and AM Signal, LLC for Hirschmann ethernet
switches and accessories used at traffic signals to support Department of
Transportation and Infrastructure operations.
Amends a master purchase order with AM Signal, LLC by adding $1,500,000 for a
new total of $2,000,000 and two years for a new end date of 12-12-2024, for
Hirschmann ethernet switches and accessories used at traffic signals to support
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure operations, citywide
(SC-00007141). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 9-26-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 8-23-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 22-0991 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Absent: Kniech (1)
22-0992 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between
the City and County of Denver and AM Signal, LLC to purchase Hirschmann
ethernet switches and accessories used at traffic signals to support
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure operations.
Amends a master purchase order with AM Signal, LLC by adding $1,300,000 in
Federal grant dollars for a new total of $2,800,000 and two years for a new end date
of 12-12-2024 to purchase Hirschmann ethernet switches and accessories used at
traffic signals to support Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
operations, citywide (SC-00007142). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 9-26-2022. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 8-23-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 22-0992 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
22-0997 A resolution approving a proposed License Agreement between the
City and County of Denver and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC to place,
operate and maintain cellular antenna equipment at 303 West Colfax
Avenue in Council District 9.
Approves a License Agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, doing business
as AT&T, for $1,458,525.24 and through 7-31-2032 to place, operate and maintain
cellular antenna equipment at 303 West Colfax Avenue in Council District 9
(FINAN-202262133-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 9-26-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 8-23-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 22-0997 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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22-1013 A resolution amending the Denver City Council Rules of Procedure
concerning registration for public comment at the regular meeting.
Amends the Denver City Council Rules of Procedure concerning registration for
public comment at the regular meeting. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 8-23-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 22-1013 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
22-1021 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Metro Water
Recovery Board of Directors (formerly known as Metro Wastewater
Reclamation District).
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Mary Gearhart, PE to the Metro Water
Recovery Board of Directors (formerly known as Metro Wastewater Reclamation
District) for a term effective immediately and expiring 6-30-2023, or until a
successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 8-30-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 22-1021 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
22-1022 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Denver
Housing Authority Board of Directors.
Approves the Mayoral appointments of Charles Gilford III and Jamie Rife to the
Denver Housing Authority Board of Directors for terms effective immediately and
expiring 7-20-2027, or until successors are duly appointed. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-30-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 22-1022 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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22-1027 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between
the City and County of Denver and General Traffic Equipment Corp to
purchase traffic signal control heads for use by the Department of
Transportation and Infrastructure.
Approves a master purchase order with General Traffic Equipment for $1,500,000
and through 8-31-2023, plus four 1-year options to extend, to purchase traffic signal
control heads for use by the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
(SC-00007144). The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
8-30-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 22-1027 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
22-1028 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between
the City and County of Denver and Rush Truck Centers of Colorado, Inc. to
purchase new medium and heavy-duty truck parts and services for
city-owned domestic product line commercial vehicles.
Approves a master purchase order with Rush Truck Centers of Colorado for
$2,000,000 and through 6-30-2024, plus three 1-year options to extend, to purchase
new medium and heavy-duty truck parts and services for city-owned domestic
product line commercial vehicles, citywide (SC-00007097).
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 22-1028 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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22-1029 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between
the City and County of Denver and McCandless Truck Center, LLC to
purchase new medium and heavy-duty truck parts and services for
city-owned international product line and Volvo product line commercial
vehicles.
Approves a master purchase order with McCandless Truck Center, LLC for
$2,000,000 and through 6-30-2024, plus three 1-year options to extend, to purchase
new medium and heavy-duty truck parts and services for city-owned international
product line and Volvo product line commercial vehicles, citywide (SC-00007098).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
10-3-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-30-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 22-1029 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
22-0930 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Atkins North America for
Elevate and RISE Denver Bond program management services.
Amends an on-call contract with Atkins North America to add $30,000,000 for a new
contract total of $61,000,000 and five years for a new end date of 2-11-2028 for
Elevate and RISE Denver Bond program management services, citywide
(201839791). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 9-26-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
8-9-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 22-0930 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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22-1001 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Whiting-Turner Contracting Company to provide
construction management and general contracting services for the
Livestock Center, as part of The National Western Center campus.
Approves a contract with Whiting-Turner Contracting Company for $204,751,561 and
through 12-31-2026 to provide construction management and general contracting
services for the Livestock Center, as part of The National Western Center campus
located in Council District 9 (DOTI - 202264454). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-3-2022. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-23-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 22-1001 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
22-1002 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. to
provide program and project management professional services.
Amends a contract with CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. by adding $26,000,000 for a new
contract total of $83,250,000 and two years for a new end date of 1-31-2027 to
provide the planned program and critical project management professional services
in support of the implementation, closeout and warranty of the National Western
Center program in Council District 9 (201632012 / 202264449). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-3-2022. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-23-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 22-1002 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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22-1042 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Northeast Transportation
Connections to expand service in a neighborhood transit service pilot by
adding vehicles, extending the length of the pilot, and adding service to
the Globeville, Elyria and Swansea neighborhoods in Council District 9, in
addition to the Montbello neighborhood already being served in Council
Districts 8 and 11.
Amends a contract with Northeast Transportation Connections (NETC) by adding
$2,608,592 for a new total of $3,163,800.75 and 21 months for a new end date of
12-31-2024 to expand service in a neighborhood transit service pilot by adding
vehicles, extending the length of the pilot, and adding service to the Globeville,
Elyria and Swansea neighborhoods in Council District 9, in addition to the Montbello
neighborhood already being served in Council Districts 8 and 11
(202159514-01_202264400-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 10-3-2022. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 8-30-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 22-1042 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
22-0925 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Impact Charitable to provide direct cash assistance
as part of the Denver Basic Income Project to 140 individuals experiencing
homelessness targeting women, transgendered and non-gender
conforming individuals.
Approves a contract with Impact Charitable for $2,000,000 and through 6-30-2024
to provide direct cash assistance as part of the Denver Basic Income Project to 140
women, transgendered and non-gender conforming individuals, and families
experiencing homelessness, citywide (HOST-202263678). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-3-2022. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-31-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 22-0925 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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22-1016 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and The Salvation Army to continue
providing 24-hour shelter operations and services support for congregate
shelter and non-congregate activated respite and protective action hotel
and motel rooms for people experiencing homelessness in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic.
Amends a contract with The Salvation Army by adding six months for a new end
date of 12-31-2022 to continue providing 24-hour shelter operations and services
support for congregate shelter and non-congregate activated respite and protective
action hotel and motel rooms for people experiencing homelessness in response to
the COVID-19 pandemic. No change to contract amount. (HOST-202054457-00/
202263801-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 10-3-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 8-31-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 22-1016 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
22-1017 A resolution for approving a proposed Loan Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and ECLT Morrison Condos LLC to support the
planned affordable housing development located at Morrison Road and
South Perry Street in Council District 3.
Approves a loan agreement with Elevation Community Land Trust (ECLT) Morrison
Condos, LLC for $1,800,000 and with the loan conditions met on or before 6-22-2023
to support the planned affordable housing development located at Morrison Road
and South Perry Street in Council District 3 (HOST-202264231). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-3-2022. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-31-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 22-1017 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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22-1039 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
Caring for Denver Foundation concerning the “DPD Co-Responder
Expansion” program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the Caring for Denver Foundation for $2,814,120
and through 7-31-2023 for costs associated with the continuation of the Denver
Police Department co-responder program in collaboration with the Mental Health
Center of Denver (MHCD), doing business as WellPower, and expanding the
program by adding 3 additional clinicians who will be placed with the Denver Fire
Department and Denver Park Rangers, citywide (POLIC-202264537). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
10-3-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-31-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 22-1039 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
22-1040 A resolution for approving a proposed Second Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Mental Health
Center of Denver to continue providing 24/7 coverage for the Denver
Police Department Co-responder program in areas of highest need, and
expanding the program by adding 3 additional clinicians who will be placed
with the Denver Fire Department and Denver Park Rangers, as funded by a
grant from Caring for Denver.
Amends a contract with Mental Health Center of Denver (MHCD), doing business as
WellPower, by adding $2,172,109 for a new contract total of $3,923,189 and 14
months for a new end date of 10-31-2023 to continue providing 24/7 coverage for
the Denver Police Department Co-responder program in areas of highest need, and
expanding the program by adding 3 additional clinicians who will be placed with the
Denver Fire Department and Denver Park Rangers, as funded by a grant from
Caring for Denver (POLIC-202262299-00/ 202264537). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-3-2022. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-31-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 22-1040 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
22-0960 A bill for an ordinance amending Article V of Chapter 6 and Article
II of Chapter 32 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to amend provisions
relating to marijuana transporter and delivery provisions, marijuana
business fees, and providing for clarifying changes.
Amends Chapter 6 and Chapter 32 the Denver Revised Municipal Code to change the
provisions for retail marijuana transporters licenses for the purpose of supporting
social equity, adjusting marijuana business fees, and providing for clarifying
changes. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-31-2022.
Council Bill 22-0960 was ordered published
Ordered published
Finance & Governance Committee
22-0990 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 classifications and pay
tables impacted by the minimum wage increasing to $17.29 beginning 1-1-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-23-2022.
Council Bill 22-0990 was ordered published
Ordered published
22-1003 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Trustees of the
Colorado Firefighter Heart and Cancer Benefits Trust to allow Denver
Firefighters to join the Voluntary Cancer Benefits Award Program, in place
of the City’s self-insured and self-administered Workers’ Compensation
program.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the Trustees of the Colorado
Firefighter Heart and Cancer Benefits Trust for $560,000 and through 12-31-2026 to
allow Denver Firefighters to join the Voluntary Cancer Benefits Award Program, in
place of the City's self-insured and self-administered Workers' Compensation
program (FINAN-202160002). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 10-3-2022. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 8-23-2022.
Council Bill 22-1003 was ordered published
Ordered published
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22-1020 A bill for an ordinance approving the Mayor’s reappointments and
appointments to the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs.
Approves the Mayoral reappointment/appointments of the following individuals to
the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs: reappointment of Viniyanka Prasad,
Alexis Moore, Kevin Smith, Stephanie Tavares-Rance, for terms effective
immediately and expiring 8-31-2025, or until successors are duly appointed and the
appointments of Elizabeth Macy, Joshua Margolin and Benjamin Chavez for terms
effective immediately and expiring 8-31-2025, or until successors are duly
appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-30-2022.
Council Bill 22-1020 was ordered published
Ordered published
22-1038 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a capital equipment purchase in
the Public Health and Wellness Special Revenue Fund.
Authorizes the capital equipment purchase of a sprinter van from the Public Health
and Wellness fund to expand mobile integrated health care services through the
“Wellness Winnie” in underserved areas of Denver, citywide. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-30-2022.
Council Bill 22-1038 was ordered published
Ordered published
22-1047 A bill for an ordinance approving the joint appointment of Everett
Martinez to the Denver Board of Ethics.
Approves the joint appointment of Everett Martinez to the Denver Board of Ethics.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-30-2022.
Council Bill 22-1047 was ordered published
Ordered published
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
22-1043 A bill for an ordinance amending Article XIV (Downtown Historic
District Property Tax Rebate Incentive) of Chapter 53 of the Denver
Revised Municipal Code.
Amends Chapter 53 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to provide clarification on
eligibility and to change the application and payment deadlines for the Downtown
Historic District Property Tax Rebate Incentive Program. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 8-30-2022.
Council Bill 22-1043 was ordered published
Ordered published
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
22-1041 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado
Division of Criminal Justice for funding of the fiscal year 2022-2023
Community Corrections Program.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the Colorado Department of Public
Safety, Division of Criminal Justice, for $13,571,797.90 and through 6-30-2023 for
funding of the fiscal year 2022-2023 Community Corrections Program
(SAFTY-202263708). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 10-3-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 8-31-2022.
Council Bill 22-1041 was ordered published
Ordered published
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
22-0967 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 10 of the Denver Revised
Municipal Code to clarify energy efficiency requirements of existing
buildings.
Amends Chapter 10 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to clarify energy
efficiency requirements of existing buildings. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 8-17-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Bill 22-0967 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, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
22-0978 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Assignment of
Interest Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver
Urban Gardens and the Trust for Public Land titled “For the Children,”
created by artist Robert Tully with community input, displayed at New
Freedom Park.
Accepts a donation of artwork from Denver Urban Gardens and the Trust for Public
Land titled “For the Children,” created by artist Robert Tully with community input,
displayed at New Freedom Park in Council District 5 (THTRS-202160912-00). The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-17-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Bill 22-0978 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, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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22-0979 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Assignment of
Interest Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Park Creek
Metropolitan District providing for the acceptance of donated artworks,
“Drift Inversion” by artist David Franklin and “Phantom Pavilion” by artist
Volkan Alkanoglu for Prairie Basin Park and “Wind Gate Art Suite” by artist
Rodrigo Nava for Arc Promenade.
Accepts a donation of five public artworks from the Park Creek Metropolitan District,
commissioned by three different artists, displayed in the Central Park neighborhood
in Council District 8 (THTRS-202160909-00). The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 8-17-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Bill 22-0979 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, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
Finance & Governance Committee
22-0969 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 591, Series of
2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 706, Series of 2021, as amended by
Ordinance No. 1145, Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 1192,
Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 374, Series of 2022, to
allocate spending in the American Rescue Plan Act Grant Fund for
Administration.
Amends Ordinance No. 0591, Series of 2021, as amended by subsequent
ordinances, to allocate a total of $1,000,000 in spending for the Recovery
category in the American Rescue Act Plan (ARPA) Grant Fund, which will be
funded from interest earnings generated by the ARPA program, to provide
gift cards, vouchers, and expanded food box distribution to individuals and
families in the City to alleviate pressures on those who have experienced
food insecurity because of Covid-19 or economic inflation. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-16-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Bill 22-0969 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, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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22-0975 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a capital equipment purchase
from the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Wastewater
Operations budget.
Authorizes the purchase of a RIZO printer from the Department of Transportation
and Infrastructure Wastewater Operations Fund to support high-volume printing
needs for programs requiring paper billing and communications. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-16-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Bill 22-0975 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, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
22-0983 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 15 of the Denver Revised
Municipal Code concerning municipal election procedures for ballot
measures.
Amends Chapter 15 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code concerning municipal
election procedures for ballot measures. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 8-16-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Bill 22-0983 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, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
22-0972 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing portion of the easement
reserved in Ordinance No. 520, Series of 2002, recorded with Denver Clerk
& Recorder at Reception No. 2002124714 located at 1255 North Vrain
Street.
Relinquishes a portion of the easement as established in the vacating Ordinance No.
520, Series of 2002, located at 1255 North Vrain Street in Council District 1. The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
9-19-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-16-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Bill 22-0972 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, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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22-0974 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage
and Flood Control District d/b/a Mile High Flood District to continue
construction of drainage and flood control improvements for Marston Lakes
North at Bowles Ditch.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Urban Drainage and Flood Control
District (UDFCD), doing business as Mile High Flood Control District, by adding
$1,000,000 of UDFCD funds and $1,000,000 of City funds to continue construction of
drainage and flood control improvements for Marston Lakes North at Bowles Ditch in
Council District 2. No change to contract duration (202159332-01_202264130-01).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
9-19-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-16-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Bill 22-0974 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, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
22-0976 A bill for an ordinance amending Sections 32-123 and 39-121 of
the Denver Revised Municipal Code regarding certain park and park related
fees.
Amends Chapters 32 and 39 of Denver Revised Municipal Code regarding certain
park and park related fees. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 8-16-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Bill 22-0976 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, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
22-0970 A bill for an ordinance enacting a new article XII, chapter 27 of the
Denver Revised Municipal Code to establish prioritization requirements for
income-qualified households in certain income-restricted affordable
housing.
Amends Chapter 27 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to establish prioritization
requirements for income-qualified households in certain income-restricted affordable
housing. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-17-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Bill 22-0970 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, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Torres announced that tonight, there will be a required
public hearing on Council Bill 22-0820, changing the zoning classification for
3923, 3929 West 38th Avenue and 3838 North Perry Street in Berkeley;
and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 22-0885, changing the zoning
classification for 3275 and 3315 Denargo Street in Five Points. Anyone
wishing to speak on either 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
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
22-0820 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3923,
3929 West 38th Avenue and 3838 North Perry Street in Berkeley.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from PUD 456 to U-MS-3, located at
3923 & 3929 West 38th Avenue and 3838 North Perry Street in Council District 1.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-19-2022.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:36 p.m., Council
President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 22-0820. Nathan Adams,
Phil Workman and Derek Parks signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Jesse Parris
signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Jason Morrison of Community Planning
and Development delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 22-0820 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: CdeBaca, Kniech (2)
22-0885 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3275
and 3315 Denargo Street in Five Points.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from I-B, UO-2 to C-MX-16, DO-7,
located at 3275 and 3315 Denargo Street in Council District 9. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-2-2022.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:50 p.m., to hear
speakers on Council Bill 22-0885. Sarah Komppa, Laura Newman, Sean Campbell,
Rick Petersen, Jamie Saunders, Ryan Keeney, Douglas Jackson and Kimberly Wolff
signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Jesse Parris signed up to speak in opposition
of the bill. Jason Morrison of Community Planning and Development delivered the
staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 22-0885 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: CdeBaca, Kniech (2)
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
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ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Torres
adjourned the meeting at 6:22 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, September 12, 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, September 12, 2022
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
22-1049 Minutes of Monday, August 29, 2022
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
RESOLUTIONS
City Council - Direct Files
22-1103 A resolution approving the MOU amending the Collective
Bargaining Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
Fraternal Order of Police, Denver Sheriff Lodge 27, for the years 2022
through 2023.
Amends the collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police,
Denver Sheriff Lodge 27 for the years 2022 and 2023 regarding pay and benefits.
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
10-3-2022. Councilmember Torres approved direct filing this item on 9-8-2022.
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Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
22-0929 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and Ingram Library Services to
purchase books, audiobooks and DVDs for circulation at Denver Public
Library branch location.
Approves a Master Purchase Order with Ingram Library Services, LLC for
$11,000,000 and through 6-30-2027 to purchase books, audiobooks and DVDs for
circulation at Denver Public Library branch locations, citywide (SC-00006766). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
9-26-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-10-2022.
22-0993 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and M-B Companies, Inc., concerning the
purchase of ten (10) snow removal vehicles at Denver International
Airport.
Approves a purchase order with M-B Companies, Inc. for $9,904,658 for the
purchase of ten (10) snow removal vehicles to support operations at Denver
International Airport in Council District 11 (PO-00119273). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-26-2022. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-24-2022.
22-0994 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Work Options for Women to
provide services to approximately 160 individuals in the form of hands-on
culinary training with employment focused barrier resolution, such as job
training, financial stress management, and employment support in the
culinary field.
Amends a contract with Work Options for Women (WOW) to add $319,492 for a new
contract total of $690,992 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-2023 to provide
services to approximately 160 individuals in the form of hands-on culinary training
with employment focused barrier resolution, such as job training, financial stress
management, and employment support in the culinary field, citywide
(202159488-00/ 202263920-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 9-26-2022. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 8-24-2022.
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22-0995 A resolution approving a proposed Revival and Amendatory
Agreement with Colorado Women’s Employment and Education to provide
services to approximately 200 youth and adults to build digital literacy
skills, create career, workforce and education pathways and increase
self-sufficiency.
Amends a contract with Colorado Women’s Employment and Education (CWEE) to
add $306,253 for a new contract total of $531,938 and one year for a new end date
of 6-30-2023 to provide services to approximately 200 youth and adults to build
digital literacy skills, create career, workforce and education pathways and increase
self-sufficiency (202159489-00/ 202263923-01). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-26-2022. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 8-24-2022.
22-0999 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and PCL Construction Services, Inc., concerning the
designing and building of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Recapitalization and Baggage Handling System at Denver International
Airport.
Approves a contract with PCL Construction Services, Inc. for $500,000,000 and five
(5) years to design and build the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Recapitalization and Baggage Handling System Modernization project at Denver
International Airport in Council District 11 (202262907). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-26-2022. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-24-2022.
22-1000 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendment between the
City and County of Denver and Aero Snow Removal (CO) LLC, concerning
increased use of snow removal services at Denver International Airport.
Amends a contract with Aero Snow Removal Corp. by adding $11,500,000 for a new
contract total of $77,090,000 for increased use of snow removal services at Denver
International Airport ramp areas in Council District 11. No change to contract
duration (201416659/ 202263094). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 9-26-2022. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 8-24-2022.
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22-1031 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. to provide
comprehensive workforce development services to 998 eligible individuals
enrolled in WIOA and related programming.
Approves a contract with Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. for $4,520,070 in Denver’s
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding and other special federal
and state revenue or grant-funded sources and through 6-30-2023 to provide
comprehensive workforce development services to 998 eligible individuals enrolled
in WIOA and related programming (OEDEV-202263587-00). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-3-2022. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-31-2022.
22-1032 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Ability Connection Colorado, Inc. to allow for
program completion and transition of currently enrolled youth to the new
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) workforce development
services provider.
Amends a contract with Ability Connection Colorado, Inc. by adding two (2) months
for a new end date of 8-31-2022 to allow for program completion and transition of
currently enrolled youth to the new Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
(WIOA) workforce development services provider. No change to contract amount
(OEDEV-202158706-01/ 202263578-01). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-3-2022. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 8-31-2022.
22-1037 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Ground Engineering Consultants, Inc., concerning
quality assurance special inspection services for construction projects at
Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with Ground Engineering Consultants, Inc. for $10,000,000 and
3 years, plus two, 1-year options to extend, to provide quality assurance special
inspection services for Denver International Airport construction projects in Council
District 11 (202161445). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 10-3-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 8-31-2022.
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Finance & Governance Committee
22-0962 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment to the National
Western Center Authority Board of Directors.
Approves the Mayoral reappointment of Steven McCarthy to the National Western
Center Authority Board of Directors for a term effective immediately and expiring
12-31-2026, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 8-16-2022.
22-0987 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Career
Service Board.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Michelle DeVoe to the Career Service Board of
Directors for a term effective immediately and expiring 9-15-2027, or until a
successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 8-23-2022.
22-0989 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment to the National
Western Center Authority Board of Directors.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Diedra Espinoza to the National Western
Center Authority Board of Directors for a term effective immediately and expiring
12-31-2026, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 8-23-2022.
22-0991 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and AM Signal, LLC for Hirschmann
ethernet switches and accessories used at traffic signals to support
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure operations.
Amends a master purchase order with AM Signal, LLC by adding $1,500,000 for a
new total of $2,000,000 and two years for a new end date of 12-12-2024, for
Hirschmann ethernet switches and accessories used at traffic signals to support
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure operations, citywide
(SC-00007141). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 9-26-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 8-23-2022.
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22-0992 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and AM Signal, LLC to purchase
Hirschmann ethernet switches and accessories used at traffic signals to
support Department of Transportation and Infrastructure operations.
Amends a master purchase order with AM Signal, LLC by adding $1,300,000 in
Federal grant dollars for a new total of $2,800,000 and two years for a new end date
of 12-12-2024 to purchase Hirschmann ethernet switches and accessories used at
traffic signals to support Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
operations, citywide (SC-00007142). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 9-26-2022. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 8-23-2022.
22-0997 A resolution approving a proposed License Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC to
place, operate and maintain cellular antenna equipment at 303 West Colfax
Avenue in Council District 9.
Approves a License Agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, doing business
as AT&T, for $1,458,525.24 and through 7-31-2032 to place, operate and maintain
cellular antenna equipment at 303 West Colfax Avenue in Council District 9
(FINAN-202262133-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 9-26-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 8-23-2022.
22-0998 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Colorado Village Collaborative to lease a portion
of the parking lot at the Arie P. Taylor building located at 4685 Peoria
Street in Council District 8 for a Safe Outdoor Space site.
Approves a revocable license with Colorado Village Collaborative for $10 and for one
year, with two six-month options to extend, to lease a portion of the parking lot at
the Arie P. Taylor building located at 4685 Peoria Street in Council District 8 for a
Safe Outdoor Space site (FINAN-202264432-00). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-26-2022. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-16-2022.
22-1013 A resolution amending the Denver City Council Rules of Procedure
concerning registration for public comment at the regular meeting.
Amends the Denver City Council Rules of Procedure concerning registration for
public comment at the regular meeting. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 8-23-2022.
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22-1021 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Metro
Water Recovery Board of Directors (formerly known as Metro Wastewater
Reclamation District).
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Mary Gearhart, PE to the Metro Water
Recovery Board of Directors (formerly known as Metro Wastewater Reclamation
District) for a term effective immediately and expiring 6-30-2023, or until a
successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 8-30-2022.
22-1022 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Denver
Housing Authority Board of Directors.
Approves the Mayoral appointments of Charles Gilford III and Jamie Rife to the
Denver Housing Authority Board of Directors for terms effective immediately and
expiring 7-20-2027, or until successors are duly appointed. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-30-2022.
22-1027 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and General Traffic Equipment Corp
to purchase traffic signal control heads for use by the Department of
Transportation and Infrastructure.
Approves a master purchase order with General Traffic Equipment for $1,500,000
and through 8-31-2023, plus four 1-year options to extend, to purchase traffic signal
control heads for use by the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
(SC-00007144). The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
8-30-2022.
22-1028 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and Rush Truck Centers of
Colorado, Inc. to purchase new medium and heavy-duty truck parts and
services for city-owned domestic product line commercial vehicles.
Approves a master purchase order with Rush Truck Centers of Colorado for
$2,000,000 and through 6-30-2024, plus three 1-year options to extend, to purchase
new medium and heavy-duty truck parts and services for city-owned domestic
product line commercial vehicles, citywide (SC-00007097).
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22-1029 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and McCandless Truck Center, LLC
to purchase new medium and heavy-duty truck parts and services for
city-owned international product line and Volvo product line commercial
vehicles.
Approves a master purchase order with McCandless Truck Center, LLC for
$2,000,000 and through 6-30-2024, plus three 1-year options to extend, to purchase
new medium and heavy-duty truck parts and services for city-owned international
product line and Volvo product line commercial vehicles, citywide (SC-00007098).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
10-3-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-30-2022.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
22-0930 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Atkins North America for
Elevate and RISE Denver Bond program management services.
Amends an on-call contract with Atkins North America to add $30,000,000 for a new
contract total of $61,000,000 and five years for a new end date of 2-11-2028 for
Elevate and RISE Denver Bond program management services, citywide
(201839791). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 9-26-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
8-9-2022.
22-1001 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Whiting-Turner Contracting Company to provide
construction management and general contracting services for the
Livestock Center, as part of The National Western Center campus.
Approves a contract with Whiting-Turner Contracting Company for $204,751,561 and
through 12-31-2026 to provide construction management and general contracting
services for the Livestock Center, as part of The National Western Center campus
located in Council District 9 (DOTI - 202264454). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-3-2022. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-23-2022.
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22-1002 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. to
provide program and project management professional services.
Amends a contract with CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. by adding $26,000,000 for a new
contract total of $83,250,000 and two years for a new end date of 1-31-2027 to
provide the planned program and critical project management professional services
in support of the implementation, closeout and warranty of the National Western
Center program in Council District 9 (201632012 / 202264449). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-3-2022. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-23-2022.
22-1042 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Northeast Transportation
Connections to expand service in a neighborhood transit service pilot by
adding vehicles, extending the length of the pilot, and adding service to
the Globeville, Elyria and Swansea neighborhoods in Council District 9, in
addition to the Montbello neighborhood already being served in Council
Districts 8 and 11.
Amends a contract with Northeast Transportation Connections (NETC) by adding
$2,608,592 for a new total of $3,163,800.75 and 21 months for a new end date of
12-31-2024 to expand service in a neighborhood transit service pilot by adding
vehicles, extending the length of the pilot, and adding service to the Globeville,
Elyria and Swansea neighborhoods in Council District 9, in addition to the Montbello
neighborhood already being served in Council Districts 8 and 11
(202159514-01_202264400-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 10-3-2022. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 8-30-2022.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
22-0714 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL,
Inc. for increased use of the fee-based search investigative database.
Amends a contract with LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL, Inc. to add $750,000 for a new
contract total of $1,500,000 due to increased use of the fee-based search
investigative database, citywide. No change to contract duration
(SAFTY-201952993-00, SAFTY-202263588-01). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-26-2022. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 6-15-2022.
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22-0851 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and WSP USA, Inc. for professional
services related to environmental abatement and remediation activities at
city-owned or operated properties.
Amends an on-call contract with WSP USA, INC. by adding $550,000 for a new total
of $1,000,000 for professional services related to environmental abatement and
remediation activities at city-owned or operated properties, citywide. No change to
contract duration. (ENVHL- 202158612). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-3-2022. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 8-27-2022.
22-0925 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Impact Charitable to provide direct cash assistance
as part of the Denver Basic Income Project to 140 individuals experiencing
homelessness targeting women, transgendered and non-gender
conforming individuals.
Approves a contract with Impact Charitable for $2,000,000 and through 6-30-2024
to provide direct cash assistance as part of the Denver Basic Income Project to 140
women, transgendered and non-gender conforming individuals, and families
experiencing homelessness, citywide (HOST-202263678). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-3-2022. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-31-2022.
22-0932 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Spector Development, LLC to
correct the legal description, allow 3 residential units to be converted from
rental to for-sale, modify affordability requirements of residential rental
and for-sale income-qualified units, adjust the loan terms, allow an
assumption of the loan, forgive default interest, and change the
subordination limit for a mixed-use development located at 910 Santa Fe
Drive in Council District 3.
Amends the agreement with Spector Development, LLC to correct the legal
description, allow 3 residential units to be converted from rental to for-sale, modify
affordability requirements of residential rental and for-sale income-qualified units,
adjust the loan terms, allow an assumption of the loan, forgive $240,000 default
interest, and change the subordination limit for a mixed-use development located at
910 Santa Fe Drive in Council District 3 (HOST-202161652-04). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-26-2022. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-24-2022.
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22-1016 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and The Salvation Army to continue
providing 24-hour shelter operations and services support for congregate
shelter and non-congregate activated respite and protective action hotel
and motel rooms for people experiencing homelessness in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic.
Amends a contract with The Salvation Army by adding six months for a new end
date of 12-31-2022 to continue providing 24-hour shelter operations and services
support for congregate shelter and non-congregate activated respite and protective
action hotel and motel rooms for people experiencing homelessness in response to
the COVID-19 pandemic. No change to contract amount. (HOST-202054457-00/
202263801-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 10-3-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 8-31-2022.
22-1017 A resolution for approving a proposed Loan Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and ECLT Morrison Condos LLC to support the
planned affordable housing development located at Morrison Road and
South Perry Street in Council District 3.
Approves a loan agreement with Elevation Community Land Trust (ECLT) Morrison
Condos, LLC for $1,800,000 and with the loan conditions met on or before 6-22-2023
to support the planned affordable housing development located at Morrison Road
and South Perry Street in Council District 3 (HOST-202264231). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-3-2022. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-31-2022.
22-1039 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
Caring for Denver Foundation concerning the “DPD Co-Responder
Expansion” program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the Caring for Denver Foundation for $2,814,120
and through 7-31-2023 for costs associated with the continuation of the Denver
Police Department co-responder program in collaboration with the Mental Health
Center of Denver (MHCD), doing business as WellPower, and expanding the
program by adding 3 additional clinicians who will be placed with the Denver Fire
Department and Denver Park Rangers, citywide (POLIC-202264537). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
10-3-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-31-2022.
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22-1040 A resolution for approving a proposed Second Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Mental Health
Center of Denver to continue providing 24/7 coverage for the Denver
Police Department Co-responder program in areas of highest need, and
expanding the program by adding 3 additional clinicians who will be placed
with the Denver Fire Department and Denver Park Rangers, as funded by a
grant from Caring for Denver.
Amends a contract with Mental Health Center of Denver (MHCD), doing business as
WellPower, by adding $2,172,109 for a new contract total of $3,923,189 and 14
months for a new end date of 10-31-2023 to continue providing 24/7 coverage for
the Denver Police Department Co-responder program in areas of highest need, and
expanding the program by adding 3 additional clinicians who will be placed with the
Denver Fire Department and Denver Park Rangers, as funded by a grant from
Caring for Denver (POLIC-202262299-00/ 202264537). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-3-2022. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-31-2022.
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
22-0960 A bill for an ordinance amending Article V of Chapter 6 and Article
II of Chapter 32 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to amend provisions
relating to marijuana transporter and delivery provisions, marijuana
business fees, and providing for clarifying changes.
Amends Chapter 6 and Chapter 32 the Denver Revised Municipal Code to change the
provisions for retail marijuana transporters licenses for the purpose of supporting
social equity, adjusting marijuana business fees, and providing for clarifying
changes. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-31-2022.
Finance & Governance Committee
22-0990 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 classifications and pay
tables impacted by the minimum wage increasing to $17.29 beginning 1-1-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-23-2022.
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22-1003 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Trustees of the
Colorado Firefighter Heart and Cancer Benefits Trust to allow Denver
Firefighters to join the Voluntary Cancer Benefits Award Program, in place
of the City’s self-insured and self-administered Workers’ Compensation
program.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the Trustees of the Colorado
Firefighter Heart and Cancer Benefits Trust for $560,000 and through 12-31-2026 to
allow Denver Firefighters to join the Voluntary Cancer Benefits Award Program, in
place of the City's self-insured and self-administered Workers' Compensation
program (FINAN-202160002). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 10-3-2022. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 8-23-2022.
22-1020 A bill for an ordinance approving the Mayor’s reappointments and
appointments to the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs.
Approves the Mayoral reappointment/appointments of the following individuals to
the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs: reappointment of Viniyanka Prasad,
Alexis Moore, Kevin Smith, Stephanie Tavares-Rance, for terms effective
immediately and expiring 8-31-2025, or until successors are duly appointed and the
appointments of Elizabeth Macy, Joshua Margolin and Benjamin Chavez for terms
effective immediately and expiring 8-31-2025, or until successors are duly
appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-30-2022.
22-1038 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a capital equipment purchase in
the Public Health and Wellness Special Revenue Fund.
Authorizes the capital equipment purchase of a sprinter van from the Public Health
and Wellness fund to expand mobile integrated health care services through the
“Wellness Winnie” in underserved areas of Denver, citywide. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-30-2022.
22-1047 A bill for an ordinance approving the joint appointment of Everett
Martinez to the Denver Board of Ethics.
Approves the joint appointment of Everett Martinez to the Denver Board of Ethics.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-30-2022.
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
22-1043 A bill for an ordinance amending Article XIV (Downtown Historic
District Property Tax Rebate Incentive) of Chapter 53 of the Denver
Revised Municipal Code.
Amends Chapter 53 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to provide clarification on
eligibility and to change the application and payment deadlines for the Downtown
Historic District Property Tax Rebate Incentive Program. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 8-30-2022.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
22-1041 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado
Division of Criminal Justice for funding of the fiscal year 2022-2023
Community Corrections Program.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the Colorado Department of Public
Safety, Division of Criminal Justice, for $13,571,797.90 and through 6-30-2023 for
funding of the fiscal year 2022-2023 Community Corrections Program
(SAFTY-202263708). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 10-3-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 8-31-2022.
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
22-0967 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 10 of the Denver Revised
Municipal Code to clarify energy efficiency requirements of existing
buildings.
Amends Chapter 10 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to clarify energy
efficiency requirements of existing buildings. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 8-17-2022.
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22-0978 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Assignment of
Interest Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver
Urban Gardens and the Trust for Public Land titled “For the Children,”
created by artist Robert Tully with community input, displayed at New
Freedom Park.
Accepts a donation of artwork from Denver Urban Gardens and the Trust for Public
Land titled “For the Children,” created by artist Robert Tully with community input,
displayed at New Freedom Park in Council District 5 (THTRS-202160912-00). The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-17-2022.
22-0979 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Assignment of
Interest Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Park Creek
Metropolitan District providing for the acceptance of donated artworks,
“Drift Inversion” by artist David Franklin and “Phantom Pavilion” by artist
Volkan Alkanoglu for Prairie Basin Park and “Wind Gate Art Suite” by artist
Rodrigo Nava for Arc Promenade.
Accepts a donation of five public artworks from the Park Creek Metropolitan District,
commissioned by three different artists, displayed in the Central Park neighborhood
in Council District 8 (THTRS-202160909-00). The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 8-17-2022.
Finance & Governance Committee
22-0969 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 591, Series of
2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 706, Series of 2021, as amended by
Ordinance No. 1145, Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 1192,
Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 374, Series of 2022, to
allocate spending in the American Rescue Plan Act Grant Fund for
Administration.
Amends Ordinance No. 0591, Series of 2021, as amended by subsequent
ordinances, to allocate a total of $1,000,000 in spending for the Recovery
category in the American Rescue Act Plan (ARPA) Grant Fund, which will be
funded from interest earnings generated by the ARPA program, to provide
gift cards, vouchers, and expanded food box distribution to individuals and
families in the City to alleviate pressures on those who have experienced
food insecurity because of Covid-19 or economic inflation. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-16-2022.
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22-0975 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a capital equipment purchase
from the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Wastewater
Operations budget.
Authorizes the purchase of a RIZO printer from the Department of Transportation
and Infrastructure Wastewater Operations Fund to support high-volume printing
needs for programs requiring paper billing and communications. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-16-2022.
22-0983 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 15 of the Denver Revised
Municipal Code concerning municipal election procedures for ballot
measures.
Amends Chapter 15 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code concerning municipal
election procedures for ballot measures. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 8-16-2022.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
22-0972 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing portion of the easement
reserved in Ordinance No. 520, Series of 2002, recorded with Denver Clerk
& Recorder at Reception No. 2002124714 located at 1255 North Vrain
Street.
Relinquishes a portion of the easement as established in the vacating Ordinance No.
520, Series of 2002, located at 1255 North Vrain Street in Council District 1. The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
9-19-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-16-2022.
22-0974 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage
and Flood Control District d/b/a Mile High Flood District to continue
construction of drainage and flood control improvements for Marston Lakes
North at Bowles Ditch.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Urban Drainage and Flood Control
District (UDFCD), doing business as Mile High Flood Control District, by adding
$1,000,000 of UDFCD funds and $1,000,000 of City funds to continue construction of
drainage and flood control improvements for Marston Lakes North at Bowles Ditch in
Council District 2. No change to contract duration (202159332-01_202264130-01).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
9-19-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-16-2022.
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22-0976 A bill for an ordinance amending Sections 32-123 and 39-121 of
the Denver Revised Municipal Code regarding certain park and park related
fees.
Amends Chapters 32 and 39 of Denver Revised Municipal Code regarding certain
park and park related fees. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 8-16-2022.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
22-0970 A bill for an ordinance enacting a new article XII, chapter 27 of
the Denver Revised Municipal Code to establish prioritization requirements
for income-qualified households in certain income-restricted affordable
housing.
Amends Chapter 27 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to establish prioritization
requirements for income-qualified households in certain income-restricted affordable
housing. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-17-2022.
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 22-0820,
changing the zoning classification for 3923, 3929 West 38th Avenue and
3838 North Perry Street in Berkeley; and, a required public hearing on
Council Bill 22-0885, changing the zoning classification for 3275 and 3315
Denargo Street in Five Points. Anyone wishing to speak on either of these
matters must go online to sign up during the recess of Council.
RECESS
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR
SESSION
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PROCLAMATIONS
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
22-0820 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3923,
3929 West 38th Avenue and 3838 North Perry Street in Berkeley.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from PUD 456 to U-MS-3, located at
3923 & 3929 West 38th Avenue and 3838 North Perry Street in Council District 1.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-19-2022.
22-0885 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3275
and 3315 Denargo Street in Five Points.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from I-B, UO-2 to C-MX-16, DO-7,
located at 3275 and 3315 Denargo Street in Council District 9. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-2-2022.
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
ADJOURN
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PENDING
FOR 9-19-2022:
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.
Final Consideration 9-19-2022 | Required Public Hearing
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.
Final Consideration 9-19-2022 | 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.
Final Consideration 9-19-2022 | Required Public Hearing
FOR 9-26-2022:
22-0963 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1350
South York Street in Washington Park.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1, located
at 1350 South York Street in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 8-16-2022.
Final Consideration 9-26-2022 | Required Public Hearing
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22-0964 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1818
South Humboldt Street in University.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1, located
at 1818 South Humboldt Street in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 8-16-2022.
Final Consideration 9-26-2022 | Required Public Hearing
22-0965 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3400
East Bayaud Avenue and 121 South Madison Street in Cherry Creek.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from C-MX-3 to G-RX-5, located at
3400 East Bayaud Avenue and 121 South Madison Street in Council District 10. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-16-2022.
Final Consideration 9-26-2022 | Required Public Hearing
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