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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, October 10, 2022 3:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Hinds led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Councilmember Hinds led the Land Acknowledgement. ROLL CALL Councilmember Ortega arrived late. Councilmember CdeBaca attended the meeting virtually. Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (9) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech, Ortega (4) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 22-1285 Minutes of Monday, October 3, 2022 The minutes of Monday, October 3, 2022 were distributed to members of Council. Council President Torres ordered the minutes approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilmember Sawyer offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS Page 1 RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT Items called out for a separate vote: RESOLUTIONS Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 22-1178 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. for Emergency Rental Assistance Program services to add contract language required by the United States Department of the Treasury. Amends a contract with Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. for Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) services to add contract language required by the United States Department of the Treasury. No other changes to contract (HOST-202263902/ HOST-202264784-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-31-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-28-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Resolution 22-1178 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (8) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech, Ortega (4) Abstain: Hinds (1) Page 2 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 22-1086 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement to the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage and Flood Control District d/b/a Mile High Flood District to design and construct drainage and flood control improvements for Sanderson Gulch from Florida Avenue to Arkansas Avenue in Council District 7. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District (UDFCD), doing business as Mile High Flood District, by adding $500,000 in City funds, $2,850,000 in UDFCD funds, and $191,919.38 in funds transferred from completed City/UDFCD projects for a total additional amount of $3,541,919.38 and a new contract total of $3,941,919.38 to design and construct drainage and flood control improvements for Sanderson Gulch from Florida Avenue to Arkansas Avenue in Council District 7. No change to contract duration (202159502-01/ 202264608-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-31-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-13-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Bill 22-1086 be ordered published, was followed by a motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 22-1086 be amended in the following particulars: '1) On line 11, strike “2” and replace with “7”.' to correct the title to refer to the proper council district in which the project is being completed. The motion to amend carried by the following vote: Amended Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (9) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech, Ortega (4) A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Bill 22-1086 be ordered published as amended, carried by the following vote: Ordered published as amended Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (9) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech, Ortega (4) BLOCK VOTE A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote: Approved the consent agenda Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (9) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech, Ortega (4) Page 3 PROCLAMATIONS 22-1289 A proclamation in honor of Chief Paul Pazen upon his retirement from the Denver Police Department. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Proclamation 22-1289 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (9) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech, Ortega (4) RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 22-1184 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Group14 Engineering, PBC, concerning environmental and sustainability planning and management services at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with Group14 Engineering, PBC for $1,200,000 and 3 years plus 2, one-year options to extend, to provide environmental and sustainability planning and management services for Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (202262167). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-31-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-28-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1184 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (9) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech, Ortega (4) 22-1186 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and GRA Incorporated, concerning analysis, research and expertise on domestic air service expansion and retention at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with GRA Incorporated for $600,000 and 3 years to provide analysis, research and expertise on domestic air service expansion and retention at Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (202264037-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-31-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-28-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1186 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (9) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech, Ortega (4) Page 4 22-1187 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Arthur D.Little, LLC, concerning analysis, research and expertise on domestic air service expansion and retention at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with Arthur D.Little, LLC for $600,000 and 3 years to provide analysis, research and expertise on domestic air service expansion and retention at Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (202262182-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-31-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-28-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1187 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (9) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech, Ortega (4) 22-1188 A resolution approving a proposed On-Call Contract between the City and County of Denver and Selbert Perkins Design, Inc, concerning wayfinding design services at Denver International Airport. Approves an on-call contract with Selbert Perkins Design, Inc for $750,000 and 3 years to provide wayfinding design services for Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (202263638). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-31-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-28-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1188 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (9) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech, Ortega (4) 22-1189 A resolution approving a proposed On-Call Contract between the City and County of Denver and Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., concerning wayfinding design services at Denver International Airport. Approves an on-call contract with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. for $750,000 and 3 years to provide wayfinding design services for Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (202158815). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-31-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-28-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1189 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (9) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech, Ortega (4) Page 5 Finance & Governance Committee 22-1157 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Community Corrections Board. Approves the Mayoral appointment of Blake Renner to the Denver Community Corrections Board for a term effective immediately and expiring 6-30-2026, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approving filing this item at its meeting on 9-27-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1157 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (9) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech, Ortega (4) 22-1158 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Denver African American Commission. Approves the Mayoral appointments of Bobbie Alexander and H. Ray Keith to the Denver African American Commission for terms effective immediately and expiring 9-26-2024, or until successors are duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-27-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1158 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (9) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech, Ortega (4) 22-1159 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Housing Authority Board of Directors. Approves the Mayoral appointment of Federico Alvarez to the Denver Housing Authority Board of Directors for a term effective immediately and expiring 7-20-2025, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-27-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1159 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (9) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech, Ortega (4) Page 6 22-1160 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Crime Prevention and Control Commission. Approves the Mayoral appointments of Anthony Pfaff, Thomas E. F. Hernandez, and Kara Napolitano to the Crime Prevention and Control Commission for terms effective immediately and expiring 9-1-2025, or until successors are duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at is meeting on 9-27-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1160 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (9) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech, Ortega (4) 22-1161 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Santa Fe Business Improvement District. Approves the Mayoral appointment of Jim Stevens to the Santa Fe Business Improvement District for a term effective immediately and expiring 2-1-2025, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-27-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1161 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (9) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech, Ortega (4) 22-1162 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the West Colfax Business Improvement District. Approves the Mayoral appointment of Jennifer Sevcik to the West Colfax Business Improvement District for a term effective immediately and expiring 3-1-2025, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-27-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1162 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (9) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech, Ortega (4) Page 7 22-1169 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and H.C. Peck & Associates, Inc. for an escrow funding agreement with H.C. Peck & Associates, Inc. for acquisition and relocation costs and services related to the Weir Gulch Reach 1 Decatur Street Crossing project in Council District 3. Approves an escrow funding agreement with H.C. Peck & Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $3,800,000 and through 12-31-2026 for acquisition and relocation costs and services related to the Weir Gulch Reach 1 Decatur Street Crossing project in Council District 3 (FINAN-202264688). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-31-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-27-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1169 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (9) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech, Ortega (4) 22-1172 A resolution approving the City Council appointment of Stacie Gilmore to the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Commission. Approves the City Council appointment of Stacie Gilmore to the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Commission. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-27-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1172 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (9) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech, Ortega (4) 22-1175 A resolution approving the City Council reappointment of Jose Rosales and appointment of Adrienna Lujan, Neelima Joshi, and Stephanie Syner to the Denver County Cultural Council. Approves the City Council reappointment of Jose Rosales and appointment of Adrienna Lujan, Neelima Joshi, and Stephanie Syner to the Denver County Cultural Council. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-27-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1175 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (9) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech, Ortega (4) Page 8 22-1176 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and BDO USA, LLP to audit the City’s annual financial statements and increase the number of federal programs audited as part of the federal Single audit, citywide. Amends a contract with BDO USA, LLP by adding $355,712.10 for a new total of $3,664,912.10 to audit the City’s annual financial statements and increase the number of federal programs audited as part of the federal Single audit, citywide. No change to contract duration (AUDIT-202158986 / AUDIT-202263499). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-31-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-27-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1176 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (9) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech, Ortega (4) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 22-1148 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Stanley Consultants, Inc. for engineering design services to reconstruct six (6) existing traffic signals at major intersections. Approves a contract with Stanley Consultants, Inc. for $824,547.36 and two years for engineering design services to reconstruct six (6) existing traffic signals at major intersections, citywide (DOTI-202264625). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-31-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-20-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1148 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (9) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech, Ortega (4) Page 9 22-1170 A resolution approving a proposed Revival and Second Amendatory Agreement with RIOS, Inc., for design work associated with Phase I Skyline Park Improvements as part of the Elevate Denver Bond Program, including an area added to the Phase I scope, in Council District 9. Amends a contract with RIOS, Inc. by adding $603,982 for a new total of $932,222 and 2 years for a new end date of 7-14-2024 for design work associated with Phase I Skyline Park improvements as part of the Elevate Denver Bond Program, including an area added to the Phase I scope, in Council District 9 (201952628-02 / 202263105). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-31-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-27-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1170 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (9) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech, Ortega (4) 22-1171 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and German American Chamber of Commerce for the 2022 Christkindl Market at Civic Center Park in Council District 10. Approves a Parks Use Agreement with the German American Chamber of Commerce (GACC) - Colorado Chapter for the 2022 Christkindl Market at Civic Center Park in Council District 10 (PARKS - 202264347-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-31-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-27-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1171 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (9) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech, Ortega (4) Page 10 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 22-1165 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and BAYAUD ENTERPRISES, INC. to continue providing disability navigation services to eligible clients, citywide. Amends a contract with Bayaud Enterprises, Inc. to add $360,000 for a new contract total of $515,594 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-2023 to continue providing disability navigation services to eligible clients, citywide (SOCSV-202264084-01, SOCSV-202262399-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-31-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-28-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1165 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (9) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech, Ortega (4) 22-1177 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Community Firm for Emergency Rental Assistance Program services to add contract language required by the United States Department of the Treasury. Amends a contract with The Community Firm for Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) services to add contract language required by the United States Department of the Treasury. No other changes to contract (HOST-202262616/ HOST-202264785-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-31-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-28-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1177 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (9) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech, Ortega (4) Page 11 22-1180 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Jewish Family Service for the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Programs, citywide. Amends a contract with Jewish Family Service (JFS) by reducing the amount by $700,000 to reallocate to other programs in higher demand, for a new contract total of $1,000,000, and adds one year for a new end date of 9-30-2023 for the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Programs, citywide (HOST-202157697/ 202264532-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-31-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-28-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1180 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (9) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech, Ortega (4) 22-1288 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the sum of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) made payable to Fisher & Byrialsen PLLC Trust Account, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action captioned Steven Christopher Talley v. City and County of Denver, Sergeant Marco Martinez, Officer John Ruddy, and Officer James Bradley, which was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, Case No. 1:16-cv-02327-JLK. Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This item was approved for filing at the Mayor-Council meeting on 10-4-22. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1288 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (9) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech, Ortega (4) BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Finance & Governance Committee 22-1164 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the Career Service. Amends the classification and pay plan by changing the pay grades of Park Ranger, Park Ranger Senior, and Park Ranger Supervisor. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-27-2022. Council Bill 22-1164 was ordered published Ordered published Page 12 22-1168 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Town of Morrison for treated water service facilities located in and near the Denver Mountain Parks Headquarters in Red Rocks Park. Approves a non-financial intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Morrison for 50 years through 2072, which includes a license to the Town to address changing operational needs of the treated water service facilities located in and near the Denver Mountain Parks Headquarters in Red Rocks Park, while also committing to provide Denver Mountain Parks Headquarters 850,000 gallons of treated water annually at no cost to the City (Parks-202264043). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-31-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-27-2022. Council Bill 22-1168 was ordered published Ordered published 22-1174 A bill for an ordinance making an appropriation in the Wastewater Management Enterprise Fund. Appropriates $3,000,000 in the Wastewater Management Division Urban Drainage and Flood Control District Tracking fund (72701) for the 56th Avenue project, which is part of the of the Irondale Gulch project that is co-funded by Mile High Flood District, in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-27-2022. Council Bill 22-1174 was ordered published Ordered published Page 13 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 22-1163 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement to the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage and Flood Control District d/b/a Mile High Flood District for final construction of flood control improvements for the Irondale Gulch tributaries in conjunction with 56th Avenue improvements in Council District 11. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Urban Drainage and Flood Control District (UDFCD), doing business as Mile High Flood District, by adding $1,150,000 in UDFCD Funds and $1,150,000 of City funds for a new total of $7,000,000 for final construction of flood control improvements for the Irondale Gulch tributaries in conjunction with 56th Avenue improvements in Council District 11. No change to agreement duration (201950441-03/ DOTI- 202264480-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-31-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-27-2022. Council Bill 22-1163 was ordered published Ordered published Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 22-1166 A bill for an ordinance approving an Option Letter to an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado Department of Health Care and Public Financing to support Denver Human Services in managing eligibility reviews for Medical Assistance members at the end of the Public Health Emergency. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the Colorado Department of Healthcare Policy and Financing (HCPF) for $3,592,823.62 and through 6-30-2023 for 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 State fiscal year funding to support Denver Human Services in managing eligibility reviews for Medical Assistance members at the end of the Public Health Emergency (PHE), citywide (SOCSV-202160394-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-31-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-28-2022. Council Bill 22-1166 was ordered published Ordered published Page 14 22-1167 A bill for an ordinance approving an intergovernmental agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Department of Human Services, Office of Economic Security, Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the Colorado Department of Human Services - Office of Economic Security to continue implementing the Disability Navigator Program to cover costs to assist persons with disabilities. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the Colorado Department of Human Services - Office of Economic Security by adding $642,010.82 for a new total of $1,284,021.64 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-23 to continue implementing the Disability Navigator Program to cover costs to assist persons with disabilities to navigate the application and/or appeal process for federal disability benefits under the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, citywide (SOCSV-202160615-00/ SOCSV-202160615-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-31-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-28-2022. Council Bill 22-1167 was ordered published Ordered published BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 22-1143 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing an easement, in its entirety, established in the Easement and Indemnity Agreement recorded with Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 9900183115 located at 5301 Leetsdale Drive. Relinquishes an easement in its entirety as established in the Easement and Indemnity Agreement, Recordation No. 9900183115, located at 5301 Leetsdale Drive in Council District 5. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-24-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-20-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 22-1143 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, Hinds, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (9) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech, Ortega (4) Page 15 22-1144 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing an easement, in its entirety, established in the Easement and Indemnity Agreement recorded with Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 9900166614 located at 5301 Leetsdale Drive. Relinquishes an easement in its entirety as established in the Easement and Indemnity Agreement, Recordation No. 9900166614, located at 5301 Leetsdale Drive in Council District 5. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-24-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-20-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 22-1144 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, Hinds, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (9) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech, Ortega (4) 22-1147 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing portion of the easement reserved in Ordinance No. 189, Series of 1947, recorded with Denver Clerk & Recorder at Book 0-1 Page 139, Reception No. 451672, located at 3800 North Brighton Boulevard. Relinquishes a portion of an easement as reserved in Vacating Ordinance No. 189, Series of 1947, located at 3800 North Brighton Boulevard in Council District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-24-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-20-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 22-1147 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, Hinds, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (9) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech, Ortega (4) Page 16 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 22-0996 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Tri-County Health Department, to increase equitable access to healthy, affordable foods. Amends an Intergovernmental Agreement with Tri-County Health Department by adding $84,075 for a new total $869,385 and six months for a new end date of 12-31-2022 for collaborative assistance to continue building food systems and neighborhood environments to increase equitable access to healthy, affordable foods as part of the Food In Communities (FIC) program, citywide (201842560-01/ 202264451). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-24-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-24-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 22-0996 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, Hinds, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (9) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech, Ortega (4) PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT RECESS Council took a recess. COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION UNFINISHED BUSINESS PROCLAMATIONS 22-1290 A proclamation in observance of the Seventh Annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the City and County of Denver. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Proclamation 22-1290 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (9) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech (4) Page 17 PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Torres announced that on Monday, October 17, 2022, Council will sit as the Board of Equalization if required to hear any timely, written protests of assessment filed with the Manager of the Department of Infrastructure by September 29, 2022, from property owners within any of the following Local Maintenance Districts: 15th Street Pedestrian Mall 20th Street Pedestrian Mall Consolidated Larimer Street Pedestrian Mall Santa Fe Drive Pedestrian Mall C St. Luke’s Pedestrian Mall Delgany Street East 13th Avenue Pedestrian Mall South Downing Street Pedestrian Mall Tennyson Street II Pedestrian Mall 44th Avenue & Eliot Street Pedestrian Mall West 32nd Avenue Pedestrian Mall Broadway A Pedestrian Mall South Broadway Streetscape (Arizona to Iowa) South Broadway Streetscape (Wesley to Yale) South Broadway Streetscape (Iowa to Wesley) Tennyson Streetscape (Portions of 38th to 44th) Page 18 ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Torres adjourned the meeting at 5:48 p.m. President Attested by me with the Corporate Seal of the City and County of Denver Clerk and Recorder, Ex-Officio Clerk of the City and County of Denver Page 19