City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · November 14, 2022
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, November 14, 2022 3:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Councilmember Flynn led the Land Acknowledgement.
ROLL CALL
Council members CdeBaca, Sandoval, Sawyer and Torres attended the meeting
virtually.
Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
22-1489 Minutes of Monday, November 7, 2022
The minutes of Monday, November 7, 2022 were distributed to members of Council.
Council President Torres ordered the minutes approved.
Approved
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Kniech offered announcements.
Council President Torres announced that in the event that Council President Torres
and/or Council President Pro-Tem Sandvoal are disconnected or otherwise unable to
act due to virtual participation, Councilmember Stacie Gilmore is designated to
preside over the meeting pursuant to Rule 8.4 of the Council Rules of Procedure.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
22-1490 A letter dated November 10, 2022 from Michael B. Hancock, Mayor,
notifying City Council of his rejection of Council Amendment 22-1405.
Council Communication 22-1490 was read and filed
Filed
CONSIDERATION OF REJECTED AMENDMENT
22-1405 Sawyer Amendment No. 1 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2023 Budget
A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Amendment 22-1405 be passed notwithstanding the disapproval
or objections of the Mayor, carried by the following vote:
Passed notwithstanding the disapproval or objections of the mayor
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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MAYOR'S PROPOSED 2023 BUDGET
22-1325 Mayor's Proposed 2023 Budget
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that the Mayor's Proposed 2023 Budget be adopted as amended, carried
by the following vote:
Adopted as amended
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: CdeBaca (1)
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
Items called out for a separate vote:
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
22-1090 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and McKinstry Essention, LLC for operations and
maintenance support of distributed energy resources.
Approves an on-call contract with McKinstry Essention, LLC for $1,200,000 and
through 10-3-2027 for operations and maintenance support of distributed energy
resources such as solar photovoltaics, battery storage, and other climate action
technologies, citywide (CASR-202264633). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-5-2022. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 9-14-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 22-1090 be adopted, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12)
Nay: Sawyer (1)
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BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
22-1373 A bill for an ordinance approving the 27th and Larimer Urban
Redevelopment Plan, the creation of the 27th and Larimer Urban
Redevelopment Area and the 27th and Larimer Property Tax Increment
Area and Sales Tax Increment Area.
Approves the 27th and Larimer Urban Redevelopment Plan authorizing the creation
of an Urban Redevelopment Area and property tax and sales tax increment areas in
Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
11-1-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bills 22-1373 and 22-1374 be ordered published en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: CdeBaca (1)
22-1374 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed cooperation
agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Urban
Renewal Authority, for the 27th and Larimer Property Tax Increment Area
and Sales Tax Increment Area to establish, among other matters, the
parameters for tax increment financing with incremental property and
sales taxes.
Approves a cooperation agreement with the Denver Urban Renewal Authority for the
27th and Larimer Property Tax Increment Area and Sales Tax Increment Area to
establish, among other matters, the parameters for tax increment financing with
incremental property and sales taxes in Council District 9. The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-5-2022. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-1-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bills 22-1373 and 22-1374 be ordered published en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Ordered published
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: CdeBaca (1)
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
22-1370 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 42 of the Denver Revised
Municipal Code establishing salaries and benefits for command staff in the
Denver Police Department for the years 2023 through 2025.
Amends Chapter 42 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code establishing salaries and
benefits for command staff in the Denver Police Department for 2023 through 2025
in accordance with the approved collective bargaining agreement. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-2-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 22-1370 be ordered published, carried by the following vote:
Ordered published
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: CdeBaca (1)
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
22-0876 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the registered
electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to
be held in conjunction with the coordinated election on November 8, 2022,
a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver
concerning signature requirements for an initiated ordinance.
Submitting to a vote of the registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a
special municipal election to be held in conjunction with the coordinated election on
November 8, 2022, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of
Denver concerning signature requirements for initiated ordinances and referenda.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-26-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 22-0876 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,
failed to carry by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: (None) (0)
Nay: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
BLOCK VOTE
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Approved the consent agenda
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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PROCLAMATIONS
22-1499 A proclamation honoring Daddy Bruce Randolph and Rev. Ronald Wooding's
legacies.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Proclamation 22-1499 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
22-1245 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Aramark Management Services
Limited Partnership to increase the Maximum Contract Amount to address
increased labor costs and an increase in the number of events for facilities
and janitorial services in various City venues including the Denver
Performing Arts Complex, the Denver Coliseum, McNichols Civic Center
Building, and Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
Amends a contract with Aramark Management Services Limited Partnership by
adding $34,000,000 for a new total of $64,000,000 to address increased labor costs
and an increase in the number of events for facilities and janitorial services in
various City venues including the Denver Performing Arts Complex, the Denver
Coliseum, McNichols Civic Center Building, and Red Rocks Amphitheatre. No change
to contract duration. (THTRS-201736911/ THTRS-202264155-03). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-5-2022. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-2-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 22-1245 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Finance & Governance Committee
22-1343 A resolution approving a proposed Concession Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and HJB Convenience Corporation for
operation of a retail convenience store in the Wellington Webb Municipal
Office Building, located at 201 West Colfax Avenue in Council District 9.
Approves a concession agreement with HJB Convenience Corporation for
$312,173.40 and 10 years, plus 2 5-year options to extend, to run the Russell’s
convenience store in the Webb Building, located at 201 West Colfax Avenue in
Council District 9 (FINAN-202264955-00). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-5-2022. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 10-25-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 22-1343 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
22-1348 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Point b(e) to provide granting writing, research,
technical assistance, and other grant-related services for city agencies.
Approves a contract with Point b(e) Strategies, LLC for $890,000 and through
12-31-2025, plus two 1-year options to extend, to provide grant writing, research,
technical assistance, and other grant-related services for city agencies
(FINAN-202265166). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 12-5-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-1-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 22-1348 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
22-1364 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and Toter, LLC to buy compost carts for the
Volume Based Trash Pricing Program.
Approves a purchase order with Toter, LLC for $7,773,083.28 and through
12-31-2023 to buy compost carts for the Volume Based Trash Pricing Program,
citywide (PO-00122168). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 12-5-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 11-1-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 22-1364 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
22-1312 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Muller Engineering Company,
Inc. for construction planning services for the West Colfax Pedestrian and
Transit Improvement Project in Council Districts 1 and 3 as part of the
Elevate Denver Bond Program.
Amends a contract with Muller Engineering Company, Inc. by adding $60,186 for a
new total of $1,050,038 for construction planning services for the West Colfax
Pedestrian and Transit Improvement Project in Council Districts 1 and 3 as part of
the Elevate Denver Bond Program. No change to contract duration
(DOTI-202158427-02/ 202265053-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 12-5-2022. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 10-25-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 22-1312 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
22-1367 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and J&K Trucking, LLC to provide
hauling services, including labor and trucks, for all milling, paving, and
other operations, citywide. No change to contract duration.
Amends an on-call contract with J&K Trucking, LLC by adding $3,500,000 for a new
total of $6,250,000 to provide hauling services, including labor and trucks, for all
milling, paving, and other operations, citywide. No change to contract duration
(DOTI-202159927-01/ 202265139-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 12-5-2022. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 11-1-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 22-1367 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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22-1497 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the
total sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars and Zero cents ($15,000.00),
payable to Galperin & Associates COLTAF in full payment and satisfaction
of all claims in Case No. 2022CV30027, in the District Court for the City and
County of Denver, Colorado.
Settles a claim involving the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. This
item was approved for filing at the Mayor-Council meeting on 11-8-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 22-1497 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
22-1181 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and The Colorado Coalition for the
Homeless to provide daytime integrated health services for residents of the
emergency shelters at 4600 East 48th Avenue and other shelters in Council
District 8.
Amends a contract with The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless by adding 13
months for a new end date of 9-30-2023 to provide daytime integrated health
services for residents of the emergency shelters at 4600 East 48th Avenue and 4330
East 48th Avenue in Council District 8. No change to contract amount
(HOST-202157443/ 202264809-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 12-5-2022. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 9-28-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 22-1181 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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22-1363 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
United States of America Environmental Protection Agency concerning the
“Brownfields Assessment Grant FY-22” program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the United States Environmental Protection
Agency for $500,000 and through 6-30-2025 to implement the Boulevard Brownfield
Initiative (BBI), which includes conducting environmental site assessments and
cleanup planning activities with applicable partners along a 6.5-mile stretch of the
Federal Boulevard corridor in council districts 2, 3 and 7 (ESEQD-202265007). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
12-5-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-2-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 22-1363 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
22-1368 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
United States of America Department of Housing and Urban Development
concerning the “FY 2022 Community Project Funding” program and the
funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD) for $2,000,000 and through 8-31-2030 to
assist with acquiring the Stay Inn Hotel in Council District 8, which will be
converted to and operated as permanent supportive housing for people
experiencing homelessness (HOST-202265081). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-5-2022. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-2-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 22-1368 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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22-1369 A resolution approving a proposed Funding Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and The Fax East Colfax Redevelopment, LLC
to help fund acquisition and renovation of the Sand & Sage Motel and
Westerner Motel, which will operate temporarily as non-congregate shelter
and will ultimately be redeveloped into affordable housing in Council
district 8.
Approves a grant agreement with The Fax East Colfax Redevelopment, LLC for
$983,456 and through 3-30-2023, and with a 60-year covenant, to help fund
acquisition and renovation of the Sand & Sage Motel and Westerner Motel, which will
operate temporarily as non-congregate shelter and will ultimately be redeveloped
into affordable housing in Council district 8 (HOST-202265304). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-5-2022. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-2-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 22-1369 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
22-1356 A bill for an Ordinance creating Division 6 (Care Hours Program) of
Chapter 18, Article V of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to create and
implement the Care Hours Program for officers and employees of the city
as an alternative to the Colorado “Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance
Act” pursuant to C.R.S. § 8-13.3-522(1).
Amends Chapter 18 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to grant the Career
Service Board the authority to create and implement the Care Hours program for
officers and employees of the city as an alternative to the Colorado “Paid Family and
Medical Leave Insurance Act” pursuant to C.R.S. § 8-13.3-522(1). The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-1-2022.
Council Bill 22-1356 was ordered published
Ordered published
22-1357 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for
employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the
Career Service.
Amends the classification and pay plan by changing the pay grade and ranges for the
911 Emergency Communication Technicians, 911 Dispatch Support Specialist, 911
Police Dispatchers, and the 911 Emergency Communication Supervisor. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-1-2022.
Council Bill 22-1357 was ordered published
Ordered published
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22-1358 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for
employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the
Career Service.
Amends the classification and pay plan by changing the pay grade and range for City
Council Aide and City Council Aide Senior. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 11-1-2022.
Council Bill 22-1358 was ordered published
Ordered published
22-1359 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 creating five new bilingual Social Case
Worker classifications as well as changing the pay grade of Social Case Worker
series and Therapists (Licensed, Supervisor, and Unlicensed). The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-1-2022.
Council Bill 22-1359 was ordered published
Ordered published
22-1360 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 creating two classifications called Victim
Advocate II and Victim Advocate Lead, revising the title of Victim Advocate to Victim
Advocate I to encompass the duties of Victim Advocate and Victim Specialist,
abolishing the Victim Specialist job classification, and changing the pay grade of the
Victim Advocate I classification. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-1-2022.
Council Bill 22-1360 was ordered published
Ordered published
22-1361 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 creating four new classifications called
Environmental Public Health Technician (I, II, III, and Supervisor), as well as
changing the pay grade of Veterinary Technicians (Apprentice, Non-Certified, and
Certified), and abolishing the Animal Care (Attendant and Supervisor) and Animal
Shelter (Assistant and Administrative Support Supervisor) classifications. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-1-2022.
Council Bill 22-1361 was ordered published
Ordered published
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22-1362 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for
employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the
Career Service.
Amends the classification and pay plan by changing the pay grade and range for all
manager and higher-level classifications by one pay grade. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-1-2022.
Council Bill 22-1362 was ordered published
Ordered published
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
22-1252 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing
care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the West 38th
Avenue Phase I Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the real
property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited.
Approves the 2023 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair,
maintenance and replacement of the West 38th Avenue Phase I Pedestrian Mall
Local Maintenance District in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 10-25-2022.
Council Bill 22-1252 was ordered published
Ordered published
22-1253 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing
care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Expanded
Greektown Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the real
property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited.
Approves the 2023 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair,
maintenance and replacement of the Expanded Greektown Pedestrian Mall Local
Maintenance District in Council Districts 9 and 10. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 10-25-2022.
Council Bill 22-1253 was ordered published
Ordered published
22-1254 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing
care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Golden
Triangle Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the real property,
exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited.
Approves the 2023 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair,
maintenance and replacement of the Golden Triangle Pedestrian Mall Local
Maintenance District in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 10-25-2022.
Council Bill 22-1254 was ordered published
Ordered published
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22-1255 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing
care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Phase II West
38th Avenue Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the real
property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited.
Approves the 2023 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair,
maintenance and replacement of the Phase II West 38th Avenue Pedestrian Mall
Local Maintenance District in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 10-25-2022.
Council Bill 22-1255 was ordered published
Ordered published
22-1256 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing
care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the 32nd and
Lowell Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the real property,
exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited.
Approves the 2023 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair,
maintenance and replacement of the 32nd and Lowell Pedestrian Mall Local
Maintenance District in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 10-25-2022.
Council Bill 22-1256 was ordered published
Ordered published
22-1257 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing
care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Broadway
Pedestrian Mall B Local Maintenance District upon the real property,
exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited.
Approves the 2023 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair,
maintenance and replacement of the Broadway Pedestrian Mall B Local Maintenance
District in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 10-25-2022.
Council Bill 22-1257 was ordered published
Ordered published
22-1258 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing
care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Phase II
Broadway Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the real
property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited.
Approves the 2023 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair,
maintenance and replacement of the Phase II Broadway Pedestrian Mall Local
Maintenance District in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 10-25-2022.
Council Bill 22-1258 was ordered published
Ordered published
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22-1259 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing
care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Broadway
Viaduct Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the real property,
exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited.
Approves the 2023 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair,
maintenance and replacement of the Broadway Viaduct Pedestrian Mall Local
Maintenance District in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 10-25-2022.
Council Bill 22-1259 was ordered published
Ordered published
22-1260 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing
care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the 22nd Street
and Park Avenue West Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the
real property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited.
Approves the 2023 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair,
maintenance and replacement of the 22nd Street and Park Avenue West Pedestrian
Mall Local Maintenance District in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 10-25-2022.
Council Bill 22-1260 was ordered published
Ordered published
22-1261 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing
care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Consolidated
Morrison Road Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the real
property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited.
Approves the 2023 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair,
maintenance and replacement of the Consolidated Morrison Road Pedestrian Mall
Local Maintenance District in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 10-25-2022.
Council Bill 22-1261 was ordered published
Ordered published
22-1262 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing
care, operation, security, repair, maintenance and replacement of Skyline
Park Local Maintenance District upon the real property, exclusive of
improvements thereon, benefited.
Approves the 2023 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair,
maintenance and replacement of the Skyline Park Local Maintenance District in
Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
10-25-2022.
Council Bill 22-1262 was ordered published
Ordered published
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22-1355 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance 20220426, Series
2022, to extend the deadline by which an applicant must obtain approval
of a building permit in order to comply with the requirements of Articles V
or VI, Chapter 27 of the DRMC, as applicable, as it existed prior to July 1,
2022.
Amends Chapter 27 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to extend the date by
which applicable legacy projects must obtain the required building permit from
12-31-2022 to 6-16-2023, allowing Community Planning and Development the
additional time required to review all applicable legacy plans submitted prior to the
passage of Expanding Housing Affordability. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 11-1-2022.
Council Bill 22-1355 was ordered published
Ordered published
22-1366 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing a covenant, in its entirety,
established in Covenant, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at
Reception No. 1985084670; an easement, in its entirety, reserved in
Ordinance No. 30, Series of 1943, recorded with the Denver Clerk &
Recorder at Book 7120, Page 540; and a portion of the easement reserved
in Ordinance No. 38, Series of 1946, recorded with the Denver Clerk &
Recorder at Book 0-1, Page 3, all located at 4400 North Fox Street.
Relinquishes (3) three separate easements: easement 1 - the Covenant, Reception
No. 1985084670, to be relinquished in its entirety; easement 2 - the easement, as
reserved in Vacating Ordinance No. 30, Series of 1943, to be relinquished in its
entirety, and easement 3 - the easement, as reserved in Vacating Ordinance No. 38,
Series of 1946, to be partially relinquished, all located at 4400 North Fox Street in
Council District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 12-5-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-1-2022.
Council Bill 22-1366 was ordered published
Ordered published
22-1408 A bill for an ordinance concerning a moratorium on development on
parcels containing mobile home parks.
Establishes a moratorium on development on parcels containing mobile home
parks. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-1-2022.
Council Bill 22-1408 was ordered published
Ordered published
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
22-1371 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and State of Colorado
Department of Human Services, Division of Youth Services, for a
cost-of-living adjustment for detention screening and pre-trial release
services for youth in the 2nd Judicial District.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the State of Colorado Department of
Human Services, Division of Youth Services by adding $33,612 for a new total of
$1,633,190.17 for a cost-of-living adjustment for detention screening and pre-trial
release services for youth in the 2nd Judicial District. No change to agreement
duration (SAFTY-202264956-01/ 202263432). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-5-2022. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 11-2-2022.
Council Bill 22-1371 was ordered published
Ordered published
22-1372 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and
Hospital Authority, for continued medical and public health care
preparedness, response and recovery capabilities as part of the Emergency
Preparedness Program.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health & Hospital Authority
by adding one year for a new end date of 12-31-2023 for continued medical and
public health care preparedness, response and recovery capabilities as part of the
Emergency Preparedness Program, including case investigation, contact tracing, and
testing for the City’s COVID-19 response, citywide. No change to agreement amount
(ENVHL-202056318/ 202264759-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 12-5-2022. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 11-2-2022.
Council Bill 22-1372 was ordered published
Ordered published
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
22-1344 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing an easement, in its entirety,
established in the Permanent Non-Exclusive Easement recorded with
Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2017037796 located at 1505
North Hooker Street.
Relinquishes easements for a storm sewer, aboveground water quality ponds, an
underground detention structure without the pump, and the storm sewer outlet pipe
in their entirety established in the Permanent Non-Exclusive Easement Recordation
Number 2017037796, located at 1505 North Hooker Street in Council District 3. The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
11-28-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-25-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 22-1344 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
22-1115 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Third Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and School District No.
1, to support the West Campus Food Bank by providing access to fresh,
healthy, nutritious food to students and families.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with School District No. 1 by adding $
356,190.04 for a new total of $ 847,595.04 and one year for a new end date of
7-31-2023, through funding from the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative, to
support the West Campus Food Bank to help address food insecurity of students by
providing access to fresh, healthy, nutritious food to students and families at West
Middle and High School in Council District 3 (ENVHL- 202055349-00/
ENVHL-202264170). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 11-28-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 9-21-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 22-1115 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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22-1126 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Housing
Authority, to provide nutrition and healthy cooking classes, healthy snacks
for youth.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the Denver Housing Authority by
adding $310,233 for a new total of $648,899 and one year for a new end date of
7-31-23, through funding from the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative, to
provide nutrition and healthy cooking classes, healthy snacks for youth, and a
youth-led “vegetable Artscape,” located at multiple locations in Council District 3
(ENVHL-202264165-01/ ENVHL-202264165). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-28-2022. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-21-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 22-1126 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
22-1329 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and School District No.
1 in the City and County of Denver and State of Colorado, to provide quality
improvement and cost-of-living-adjustments for Head Start services
serving children and their families.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with School District No. 1 (Denver Public
Schools) by adding $69,486 for a new total of $3,131,790 to provide quality
improvement and cost-of-living-adjustments (COLA) for Head Start services serving
350 children and their families citywide. No change to contract duration
(MOEAI-202262467/ 202264769-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 11-28-2022. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 10-26-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 22-1329 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Torres announced that tonight, there will be a required
public hearing on Council Bill 22-1214, changing the zoning classification for
3500 and 3600 Park Avenue West in Globeville. Anyone wishing to speak on
this matter must go online to sign up during the recess of Council.
RECESS
Council took a recess.
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
PROCLAMATIONS
22-1496 A proclamation honoring the Tamarac Optimist Club and the Optimists of
Monaco South.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Proclamation 22-1496 be adopted, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sawyer (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Sandoval, Torres (2)
22-1498 A proclamation recognizing November 26, 2022, as Holodomor
Remembrance Day.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Proclamation 22-1498 be adopted, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sawyer (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: CdeBaca, Sandoval, Torres (3)
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
22-1214 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3500
and 3600 Park Avenue West in Globeville.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from I-B UO-2 to C-MX-8, located
at 3500 & 3600 Park Avenue West in Council District 9. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 10-4-2022.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:04 p.m., Acting
President Pro-Tem Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 22-1214. No
speakers signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Jesse Parris signed up to speak in
opposition of the bill. Edson Ibanez of Community Planning and Development
delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 22-1214 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sawyer (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Sandoval, Torres (2)
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PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Acting President Pro-Tem Gilmore announced that on Monday, November 21,
2022, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 22-1373,
approving the 27th and Larimer Urban Redevelopment Plan, the creation of
the 27th and Larimer Urban Redevelopment Area and the 27th and Larimer
Property Tax Increment Area and Sales Tax Increment Area.
ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Acting President Pro-Tem
Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 6:29 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, November 14, 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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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
22-1489 Minutes of Monday, November 7, 2022
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
22-1490 A letter dated November 10, 2022 from Michael B. Hancock, Mayor,
notifying City Council of his rejection of Council Amendment 22-1405.
CONSIDERATION OF REJECTED AMENDMENT
22-1405 Sawyer Amendment No. 1 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2023 Budget
MAYOR'S PROPOSED 2023 BUDGET
22-1325 Mayor's Proposed 2023 Budget
PROCLAMATIONS
22-1499 A proclamation honoring Daddy Bruce Randolph and Rev. Ronald
Wooding's legacies.
Sponsor CdeBaca
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RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
22-1090 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and McKinstry Essention, LLC for operations and
maintenance support of distributed energy resources.
Approves an on-call contract with McKinstry Essention, LLC for $1,200,000 and
through 10-3-2027 for operations and maintenance support of distributed energy
resources such as solar photovoltaics, battery storage, and other climate action
technologies, citywide (CASR-202264633). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-5-2022. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 9-14-2022.
22-1245 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Aramark Management Services
Limited Partnership to increase the Maximum Contract Amount to address
increased labor costs and an increase in the number of events for facilities
and janitorial services in various City venues including the Denver
Performing Arts Complex, the Denver Coliseum, McNichols Civic Center
Building, and Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
Amends a contract with Aramark Management Services Limited Partnership by
adding $34,000,000 for a new total of $64,000,000 to address increased labor costs
and an increase in the number of events for facilities and janitorial services in
various City venues including the Denver Performing Arts Complex, the Denver
Coliseum, McNichols Civic Center Building, and Red Rocks Amphitheatre. No change
to contract duration. (THTRS-201736911/ THTRS-202264155-03). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-5-2022. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-2-2022.
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Finance & Governance Committee
22-1343 A resolution approving a proposed Concession Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and HJB Convenience Corporation
for operation of a retail convenience store in the Wellington Webb
Municipal Office Building, located at 201 West Colfax Avenue in Council
District 9.
Approves a concession agreement with HJB Convenience Corporation for
$312,173.40 and 10 years, plus 2 5-year options to extend, to run the Russell’s
convenience store in the Webb Building, located at 201 West Colfax Avenue in
Council District 9 (FINAN-202264955-00). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-5-2022. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 10-25-2022.
22-1348 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Point b(e) to provide granting writing, research,
technical assistance, and other grant-related services for city agencies.
Approves a contract with Point b(e) Strategies, LLC for $890,000 and through
12-31-2025, plus two 1-year options to extend, to provide grant writing, research,
technical assistance, and other grant-related services for city agencies
(FINAN-202265166). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 12-5-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-1-2022.
22-1364 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and Toter, LLC to buy compost carts for the
Volume Based Trash Pricing Program.
Approves a purchase order with Toter, LLC for $7,773,083.28 and through
12-31-2023 to buy compost carts for the Volume Based Trash Pricing Program,
citywide (PO-00122168). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 12-5-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 11-1-2022.
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
22-1312 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Muller Engineering Company,
Inc. for construction planning services for the West Colfax Pedestrian and
Transit Improvement Project in Council Districts 1 and 3 as part of the
Elevate Denver Bond Program.
Amends a contract with Muller Engineering Company, Inc. by adding $60,186 for a
new total of $1,050,038 for construction planning services for the West Colfax
Pedestrian and Transit Improvement Project in Council Districts 1 and 3 as part of
the Elevate Denver Bond Program. No change to contract duration
(DOTI-202158427-02/ 202265053-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 12-5-2022. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 10-25-2022.
22-1367 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and J&K Trucking, LLC to provide
hauling services, including labor and trucks, for all milling, paving, and
other operations, citywide. No change to contract duration.
Amends an on-call contract with J&K Trucking, LLC by adding $3,500,000 for a new
total of $6,250,000 to provide hauling services, including labor and trucks, for all
milling, paving, and other operations, citywide. No change to contract duration
(DOTI-202159927-01/ 202265139-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 12-5-2022. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 11-1-2022.
22-1497 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the
total sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars and Zero cents ($15,000.00),
payable to Galperin & Associates COLTAF in full payment and satisfaction
of all claims in Case No. 2022CV30027, in the District Court for the City and
County of Denver, Colorado.
Settles a claim involving the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. This
item was approved for filing at the Mayor-Council meeting on 11-8-22.
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
22-1181 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and The Colorado Coalition for the
Homeless to provide daytime integrated health services for residents of the
emergency shelters at 4600 East 48th Avenue and other shelters in Council
District 8.
Amends a contract with The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless by adding 13
months for a new end date of 9-30-2023 to provide daytime integrated health
services for residents of the emergency shelters at 4600 East 48th Avenue and 4330
East 48th Avenue in Council District 8. No change to contract amount
(HOST-202157443/ 202264809-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 12-5-2022. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 9-28-2022.
22-1363 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
United States of America Environmental Protection Agency concerning the
“Brownfields Assessment Grant FY-22” program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the United States Environmental Protection
Agency for $500,000 and through 6-30-2025 to implement the Boulevard Brownfield
Initiative (BBI), which includes conducting environmental site assessments and
cleanup planning activities with applicable partners along a 6.5-mile stretch of the
Federal Boulevard corridor in council districts 2, 3 and 7 (ESEQD-202265007). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
12-5-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-2-2022.
22-1368 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
United States of America Department of Housing and Urban Development
concerning the “FY 2022 Community Project Funding” program and the
funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD) for $2,000,000 and through 8-31-2030 to
assist with acquiring the Stay Inn Hotel in Council District 8, which will be
converted to and operated as permanent supportive housing for people
experiencing homelessness (HOST-202265081). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-5-2022. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-2-2022.
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22-1369 A resolution approving a proposed Funding Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and The Fax East Colfax Redevelopment, LLC
to help fund acquisition and renovation of the Sand & Sage Motel and
Westerner Motel, which will operate temporarily as non-congregate shelter
and will ultimately be redeveloped into affordable housing in Council
district 8.
Approves a grant agreement with The Fax East Colfax Redevelopment, LLC for
$983,456 and through 3-30-2023, and with a 60-year covenant, to help fund
acquisition and renovation of the Sand & Sage Motel and Westerner Motel, which will
operate temporarily as non-congregate shelter and will ultimately be redeveloped
into affordable housing in Council district 8 (HOST-202265304). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-5-2022. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-2-2022.
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
22-1356 A bill for an Ordinance creating Division 6 (Care Hours Program) of
Chapter 18, Article V of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to create and
implement the Care Hours Program for officers and employees of the city
as an alternative to the Colorado “Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance
Act” pursuant to C.R.S. § 8-13.3-522(1).
Amends Chapter 18 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to grant the Career
Service Board the authority to create and implement the Care Hours program for
officers and employees of the city as an alternative to the Colorado “Paid Family and
Medical Leave Insurance Act” pursuant to C.R.S. § 8-13.3-522(1). The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-1-2022.
22-1357 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan
for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the
Career Service.
Amends the classification and pay plan by changing the pay grade and ranges for the
911 Emergency Communication Technicians, 911 Dispatch Support Specialist, 911
Police Dispatchers, and the 911 Emergency Communication Supervisor. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-1-2022.
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22-1358 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan
for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the
Career Service.
Amends the classification and pay plan by changing the pay grade and range for City
Council Aide and City Council Aide Senior. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 11-1-2022.
22-1359 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 creating five new bilingual Social Case
Worker classifications as well as changing the pay grade of Social Case Worker
series and Therapists (Licensed, Supervisor, and Unlicensed). The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-1-2022.
22-1360 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 creating two classifications called Victim
Advocate II and Victim Advocate Lead, revising the title of Victim Advocate to Victim
Advocate I to encompass the duties of Victim Advocate and Victim Specialist,
abolishing the Victim Specialist job classification, and changing the pay grade of the
Victim Advocate I classification. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-1-2022.
22-1361 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 creating four new classifications called
Environmental Public Health Technician (I, II, III, and Supervisor), as well as
changing the pay grade of Veterinary Technicians (Apprentice, Non-Certified, and
Certified), and abolishing the Animal Care (Attendant and Supervisor) and Animal
Shelter (Assistant and Administrative Support Supervisor) classifications. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-1-2022.
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22-1362 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan
for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the
Career Service.
Amends the classification and pay plan by changing the pay grade and range for all
manager and higher-level classifications by one pay grade. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-1-2022.
22-1373 A bill for an ordinance approving the 27th and Larimer Urban
Redevelopment Plan, the creation of the 27th and Larimer Urban
Redevelopment Area and the 27th and Larimer Property Tax Increment
Area and Sales Tax Increment Area.
Approves the 27th and Larimer Urban Redevelopment Plan authorizing the creation
of an Urban Redevelopment Area and property tax and sales tax increment areas in
Council District 9. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday,
11-21-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-1-2022.
22-1374 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed cooperation
agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Urban
Renewal Authority, for the 27th and Larimer Property Tax Increment Area
and Sales Tax Increment Area to establish, among other matters, the
parameters for tax increment financing with incremental property and
sales taxes.
Approves a cooperation agreement with the Denver Urban Renewal Authority for the
27th and Larimer Property Tax Increment Area and Sales Tax Increment Area to
establish, among other matters, the parameters for tax increment financing with
incremental property and sales taxes in Council District 9. The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-5-2022. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-1-2022.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
22-1252 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the
continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the
West 38th Avenue Phase I Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon
the real property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited.
Approves the 2023 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair,
maintenance and replacement of the West 38th Avenue Phase I Pedestrian Mall
Local Maintenance District in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 10-25-2022.
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22-1253 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the
continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the
Expanded Greektown Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the
real property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited.
Approves the 2023 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair,
maintenance and replacement of the Expanded Greektown Pedestrian Mall Local
Maintenance District in Council Districts 9 and 10. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 10-25-2022.
22-1254 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the
continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the
Golden Triangle Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the real
property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited.
Approves the 2023 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair,
maintenance and replacement of the Golden Triangle Pedestrian Mall Local
Maintenance District in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 10-25-2022.
22-1255 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the
continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the
Phase II West 38th Avenue Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District
upon the real property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited.
Approves the 2023 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair,
maintenance and replacement of the Phase II West 38th Avenue Pedestrian Mall
Local Maintenance District in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 10-25-2022.
22-1256 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the
continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the
32nd and Lowell Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the real
property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited.
Approves the 2023 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair,
maintenance and replacement of the 32nd and Lowell Pedestrian Mall Local
Maintenance District in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 10-25-2022.
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22-1257 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the
continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the
Broadway Pedestrian Mall B Local Maintenance District upon the real
property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited.
Approves the 2023 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair,
maintenance and replacement of the Broadway Pedestrian Mall B Local Maintenance
District in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 10-25-2022.
22-1258 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the
continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the
Phase II Broadway Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the
real property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited.
Approves the 2023 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair,
maintenance and replacement of the Phase II Broadway Pedestrian Mall Local
Maintenance District in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 10-25-2022.
22-1259 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the
continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the
Broadway Viaduct Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the real
property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited.
Approves the 2023 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair,
maintenance and replacement of the Broadway Viaduct Pedestrian Mall Local
Maintenance District in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 10-25-2022.
22-1260 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the
continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the
22nd Street and Park Avenue West Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance
District upon the real property, exclusive of improvements thereon,
benefited.
Approves the 2023 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair,
maintenance and replacement of the 22nd Street and Park Avenue West Pedestrian
Mall Local Maintenance District in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 10-25-2022.
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22-1261 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the
continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the
Consolidated Morrison Road Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District
upon the real property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited.
Approves the 2023 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair,
maintenance and replacement of the Consolidated Morrison Road Pedestrian Mall
Local Maintenance District in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 10-25-2022.
22-1262 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the
continuing care, operation, security, repair, maintenance and replacement
of Skyline Park Local Maintenance District upon the real property, exclusive
of improvements thereon, benefited.
Approves the 2023 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair,
maintenance and replacement of the Skyline Park Local Maintenance District in
Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
10-25-2022.
22-1355 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance 20220426, Series
2022, to extend the deadline by which an applicant must obtain approval
of a building permit in order to comply with the requirements of Articles V
or VI, Chapter 27 of the DRMC, as applicable, as it existed prior to July 1,
2022.
Amends Chapter 27 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to extend the date by
which applicable legacy projects must obtain the required building permit from
12-31-2022 to 6-16-2023, allowing Community Planning and Development the
additional time required to review all applicable legacy plans submitted prior to the
passage of Expanding Housing Affordability. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 11-1-2022.
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22-1366 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing a covenant, in its entirety,
established in Covenant, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at
Reception No. 1985084670; an easement, in its entirety, reserved in
Ordinance No. 30, Series of 1943, recorded with the Denver Clerk &
Recorder at Book 7120, Page 540; and a portion of the easement reserved
in Ordinance No. 38, Series of 1946, recorded with the Denver Clerk &
Recorder at Book 0-1, Page 3, all located at 4400 North Fox Street.
Relinquishes (3) three separate easements: easement 1 - the Covenant, Reception
No. 1985084670, to be relinquished in its entirety; easement 2 - the easement, as
reserved in Vacating Ordinance No. 30, Series of 1943, to be relinquished in its
entirety, and easement 3 - the easement, as reserved in Vacating Ordinance No. 38,
Series of 1946, to be partially relinquished, all located at 4400 North Fox Street in
Council District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 12-5-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-1-2022.
22-1408 A bill for an ordinance concerning a moratorium on development
on parcels containing mobile home parks.
Establishes a moratorium on development on parcels containing mobile home
parks. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-1-2022.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
22-1370 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 42 of the Denver Revised
Municipal Code establishing salaries and benefits for command staff in the
Denver Police Department for the years 2023 through 2025.
Amends Chapter 42 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code establishing salaries and
benefits for command staff in the Denver Police Department for 2023 through 2025
in accordance with the approved collective bargaining agreement. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-2-2022.
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22-1371 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and State of Colorado
Department of Human Services, Division of Youth Services, for a
cost-of-living adjustment for detention screening and pre-trial release
services for youth in the 2nd Judicial District.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the State of Colorado Department of
Human Services, Division of Youth Services by adding $33,612 for a new total of
$1,633,190.17 for a cost-of-living adjustment for detention screening and pre-trial
release services for youth in the 2nd Judicial District. No change to agreement
duration (SAFTY-202264956-01/ 202263432). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-5-2022. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 11-2-2022.
22-1372 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and
Hospital Authority, for continued medical and public health care
preparedness, response and recovery capabilities as part of the Emergency
Preparedness Program.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health & Hospital Authority
by adding one year for a new end date of 12-31-2023 for continued medical and
public health care preparedness, response and recovery capabilities as part of the
Emergency Preparedness Program, including case investigation, contact tracing, and
testing for the City’s COVID-19 response, citywide. No change to agreement amount
(ENVHL-202056318/ 202264759-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 12-5-2022. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 11-2-2022.
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
22-0876 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the registered
electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to
be held in conjunction with the coordinated election on November 8, 2022,
a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver
concerning signature requirements for an initiated ordinance.
Submitting to a vote of the registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a
special municipal election to be held in conjunction with the coordinated election on
November 8, 2022, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of
Denver concerning signature requirements for initiated ordinances and referenda.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-26-2022.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
22-1344 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing an easement, in its entirety,
established in the Permanent Non-Exclusive Easement recorded with
Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2017037796 located at 1505
North Hooker Street.
Relinquishes easements for a storm sewer, aboveground water quality ponds, an
underground detention structure without the pump, and the storm sewer outlet pipe
in their entirety established in the Permanent Non-Exclusive Easement Recordation
Number 2017037796, located at 1505 North Hooker Street in Council District 3. The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
11-28-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-25-2022.
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
22-1115 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Third Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and School District No.
1, to support the West Campus Food Bank by providing access to fresh,
healthy, nutritious food to students and families.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with School District No. 1 by adding $
356,190.04 for a new total of $ 847,595.04 and one year for a new end date of
7-31-2023, through funding from the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative, to
support the West Campus Food Bank to help address food insecurity of students by
providing access to fresh, healthy, nutritious food to students and families at West
Middle and High School in Council District 3 (ENVHL- 202055349-00/
ENVHL-202264170). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 11-28-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 9-21-2022.
22-1126 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Housing
Authority, to provide nutrition and healthy cooking classes, healthy snacks
for youth.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the Denver Housing Authority by
adding $310,233 for a new total of $648,899 and one year for a new end date of
7-31-23, through funding from the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative, to
provide nutrition and healthy cooking classes, healthy snacks for youth, and a
youth-led “vegetable Artscape,” located at multiple locations in Council District 3
(ENVHL-202264165-01/ ENVHL-202264165). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-28-2022. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-21-2022.
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22-1329 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and School District No.
1 in the City and County of Denver and State of Colorado, to provide quality
improvement and cost-of-living-adjustments for Head Start services
serving children and their families.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with School District No. 1 (Denver Public
Schools) by adding $69,486 for a new total of $3,131,790 to provide quality
improvement and cost-of-living-adjustments (COLA) for Head Start services serving
350 children and their families citywide. No change to contract duration
(MOEAI-202262467/ 202264769-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 11-28-2022. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 10-26-2022.
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 22-1214,
changing the zoning classification for 3500 and 3600 Park Avenue West in
Globeville. Anyone wishing to speak on this matter must go online to sign
up during the recess of Council.
RECESS
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR
SESSION
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PROCLAMATIONS
22-1496 A proclamation honoring the Tamarac Optimist Club and the Optimists of
Monaco South.
Sponsor Black
22-1498 A proclamation recognizing November 26, 2022, as Holodomor
Remembrance Day.
Sponsor Black and Flynn
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
22-1214 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3500
and 3600 Park Avenue West in Globeville.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from I-B UO-2 to C-MX-8, located
at 3500 & 3600 Park Avenue West in Council District 9. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 10-4-2022.
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dependent upon publication, on Monday, November 21, 2022, Council will
hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 22-1373, approving the 27th
and Larimer Urban Redevelopment Plan, the creation of the 27th and
Larimer Urban Redevelopment Area and the 27th and Larimer Property Tax
Increment Area and Sales Tax Increment Area.
ADJOURN
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PENDING
FOR 11-21-2022:
22-1213 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4707
West Hayward Place in West Highland.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-B to U-SU-A1, located at
4707 West Hayward Place in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 10-4-2022.
Final Consideration 11-21-22 | Required Public Hearing
22-1215 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 5004
North Lincoln Street in Globeville.
Approves a map amendment to rezone a property from E-SU-D to U-SU-C1, located
at 5004 North Lincoln Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 10-4-2022.
Final Consideration 11-21-22 | Required Public Hearing
22-1295 A bill for an ordinance designating 4701 North Marion Street as a
structure for preservation.
Approves an individual landmark designation for a property located at 4701 North
Marion Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 10-18-2022.
Final Consideration 11-21-22 | Required Public Hearing
FOR 12-5-2022:
22-1293 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 863
South High Street in Washington Park.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-B1, located at
863 South High Street in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 10-18-2022.
Final Consideration 12-5-2022 | Required Public Hearing
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