City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · November 21, 2022
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, November 21, 2022 3:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Ortega led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Councilmember Ortega led the Land Acknowledgement.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers CdeBaca, Gilmore and Herndon attended the meeting virtually.
Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Absent: Kashmann (1)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
22-1406 Minutes of Monday, November 14, 2022
The minutes of Monday, November 14, 2022 were distributed to members of
Council. Council President Torres ordered the minutes approved.
Approved
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Kniech offered announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
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RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
Items called out for a separate vote:
RESOLUTIONS
Finance & Governance Committee
22-1448 A resolution approving a proposed Amendment to Revocable
License between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Village
Collaborative to license a portion of the parking lot at the Eastside Human
Services building at 3815 North Steele Street.
Amends a revocable license with Colorado Village Collaborative by adding $20 for a
new total of $30 and one year for a new end date of 12-9-2023, with two six-month
options to extend, to lease a portion of the parking lot at the Eastside Human
Services building at 3815 North Steele Street in Council District 9 for a Safe Outdoor
Space site (FINAN-202161043/ FINAN-202161043-01). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-12-2022. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-8-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-1448 be adopted, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (11)
Nay: Sawyer (1)
Absent: Kashmann (1)
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
22-1423 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2023 Operating Plan and
Budget and amending the 2022 Budget for the Five Points Business
Improvement District.
Approves the 2023 Operating Plan and Budget and amends the 2022 Budget for the
Five Points Business Improvement District in Council District 9. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-9-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 22-1423 be ordered published, carried by the following vote:
Ordered published
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kniech, Ortega,
Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: CdeBaca (1)
Absent: Kashmann (1)
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Finance & Governance Committee
22-1446 A bill for an ordinance making appropriations to pay the expenses
of conducting the public business for the year 2023 and for the purposes
required by the Charter and by other law.
Approves the 2023 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (Long Bill). The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-8-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Bill 22-1446 be ordered published, carried by the following
vote:
Ordered published
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kniech, Ortega,
Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: CdeBaca (1)
Absent: Kashmann (1)
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
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 Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 22-1374 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was
followed by a motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by
Councilmember Flynn, that final consideration of Council Bill 22-1374 be postponed
until after the public hearing on Council Bill 22-1373 later this evening. The motion
to postpone carried by the following vote:
Postponed
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kashmann (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 Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 22-1370 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kniech, Ortega,
Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: CdeBaca (1)
Absent: Kashmann (1)
BLOCK VOTE
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, 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,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kashmann (1)
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
22-1440 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Southland Contracting Inc., concerning West Gates
Deicing and Industrial Waste Pond Expansion at Denver International
Airport.
Approves a contract with Southland Contracting, Inc. for $69,969,450 and 535 days
for the construction of the West Gates Deicing and Industrial Waste Pond Expansion
project, which will provide appropriately sized storage ponds, tanks and conveyance
systems for waste stormwater and expended deicing fluid (202263079). The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-9-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-1440 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kashmann (1)
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22-1441 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Mead & Hunt, Inc., concerning providing
professional services for commissioning and quality assurances at Denver
International Airport.
Approves a contract with Mead & Hunt, Inc. for $25,000,000 and 3 years, plus 2
one-year options to extend, to provide professional services for commissioning and
quality assurances, including working on task-based projects through definition,
design, construction, close out, and occupancy at Denver International Airport in
Council District 11 (202264253). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 12-12-2022. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 11-9-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-1441 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kashmann (1)
22-1451 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and EP Blazer, LLC, concerning the purchase of
twenty-four Chevrolet Equinox AWD vehicles for capital replacements at
Denver International Airport.
Approves a purchase order with EP Blazer, LLC, doing business as John Elway
Chevrolet, for $641,166.72 to purchase twenty-four Chevrolet Equinox AWD vehicles
for 2020, 2021, and 2022 capital replacements for Denver International Airport in
Council District 11 (PO-00121230). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 12-12-2022. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-9-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-1451 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kashmann (1)
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
22-1433 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Parsons Transportation Group,
Inc. to continue providing on-call multimodal design services to complete
the Community Transportation Network bikeway projects in Council
Districts 1, 2, 3, 7 and 9.
Amends a contract with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. by adding $1,000,000 for
a new contract total of $4,000,000 and 2 years for a new end date of 10-31-2024 to
continue providing on-call multimodal design services to complete the Community
Transportation Network bikeway projects in Council Districts 1, 2, 3, 7 and 9
(201952151-01/ DOTI-202265325). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 12-12-2022. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-8-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-1433 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kashmann (1)
22-1434 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and David Evans and Associates,
Inc. to continue providing on-call multimodal design services to complete
the Community Transportation Network bikeway projects in Council
Districts 3, 6, 7, 9 and 10.
Amends a contract with David Evans and Associates, Inc. by adding $1,000,000 for a
new contract total of $4,000,000 and 2 years for a new end date of 10-31-2024 to
continue providing on-call multimodal design services to complete the Community
Transportation Network bikeway projects in Council Districts 3, 6, 7, 9, 10
(201952152-01/ DOTI-202265326). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 12-12-2022. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-8-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-1434 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kashmann (1)
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22-1435 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Toole Design Group, LLC to
continue providing on-call multimodal design services to complete the
Community Transportation Network bikeway projects in Council Districts 3,
5, 8, 9 and 10.
Amends a contract with Toole Design Group, LLC by adding $1,000,000 for a new
contract total of $4,000,000 and 2 years for a new end date of 10-31-2024 to
continue providing on-call multimodal design services to complete the Community
Transportation Network bikeway projects in Council Districts 3, 5, 8, 9, 10
(201952155-01/ DOTI-202265327). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 12-12-2022. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-8-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-1435 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kashmann (1)
22-1436 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system parcels of land as: 1) East Arkansas Avenue, located at the
intersection of East Arkansas Avenue and South Birch Street; and 2) South
Birch Street, located at the intersection of South Birch Street and East
Arkansas Avenue.
Dedicates two parcels of land as 1) East Arkansas Avenue, located at the intersection
of East Arkansas Avenue and South Birch Street, and 2) South Birch Street, located
at the intersection of Street Birch Street and East Arkansas Avenue in Council
District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-8-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-1436 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kashmann (1)
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
22-1429 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Clayton Early Learning,
Trustee, George W. Clayton Trust for cost-of-living adjustments and quality
improvement activities for the Head Start and Early Head Start services
provided to children and their families in Council Districts 3, 7, 8 and 11.
Amends a contract with Clayton Early Learning, Trustee, George W. Clayton Trust
by adding $48,654 for a new total of $2,199,784 for cost-of-living adjustments
(COLA) and quality improvement activities for the Head Start and Early Head Start
services provided to children and their families in Council Districts 3, 7, 8 and 11. No
change to contract duration (MOEAI-202262466/ MOEAI-202264770-01). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-12-22.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-9-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-1429 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kashmann (1)
22-1431 A resolution approving a proposed Fifth Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and The Empowerment Program,
Inc. to continue diverting people with behavioral health issues into
intensive case management as part of the Law Enforcement Assisted
Diversion (LEAD) Program.
Amends a contract with The Empowerment Program, Inc. by adding $403,160 for a
new total of $1,458,138 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-2023 to continue
diverting people with behavioral health issues into intensive case management in
lieu of arrest for low level crimes as part of the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion
(LEAD) Program, citywide (ENVHL-202158938/ ENVHL-202264538-05). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-12-22.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-9-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-1431 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kashmann (1)
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BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
22-1412 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2023 Operating Plan and
Budget for the Old South Gaylord Business Improvement District.
Approves the 2023 Operating Plan and Budget for the Old South Gaylord Business
Improvement District in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 11-9-2022.
Council Bill 22-1412 was ordered published
Ordered published
22-1413 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2023 Operating Plan and
Budget for the Cherry Creek Subarea Business Improvement District.
Approves the 2023 Operating Plan and Budget for the Cherry Creek Subarea
Business Improvement District in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-9-2022.
Council Bill 22-1413 was ordered published
Ordered published
22-1414 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2023 Operating Plan and
Budget and an Amended 2022 Budget for the Cherry Creek North Business
Improvement District.
Approves the 2023 Operating Plan and Budget and an amended 2022 Budget for the
Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District in Council District 10. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-9-2022.
Council Bill 22-1414 was ordered published
Ordered published
22-1415 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2023 Operating Plan and
Budget for the Downtown Denver Business Improvement District.
Approves the 2023 Operating Plan and Budget for the Downtown Denver Business
Improvement District in Council Districts 9 and 10. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-9-2022.
Council Bill 22-1415 was ordered published
Ordered published
22-1416 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2023 Operating Plan and
Budget and an Amended 2022 Budget for the Colfax Business
Improvement District.
Approves the 2023 Operating Plan and Budget and amends the 2022 Budget for the
Colfax Business Improvement District in Council Districts 9 and 10. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-9-2022.
Council Bill 22-1416 was ordered published
Ordered published
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22-1417 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2023 Operating Plan and
Budget and amending the 2022 Budget for the West Colfax Business
Improvement District.
Approves the 2023 Operating Plan and Budget and amends the 2022 Budget for the
West Colfax Business Improvement District in Council Districts 1 and 3. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-9-2022.
Council Bill 22-1417 was ordered published
Ordered published
22-1418 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2023 Operating Plan and
Budget for the Federal Boulevard Business Improvement District.
Approves the 2023 Operating Plan and Budget the Federal Boulevard Business
Improvement District in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 11-9-2022.
Council Bill 22-1418 was ordered published
Ordered published
22-1419 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2023 Operating Plan and
Budget for the Bluebird Business Improvement District.
Approves the 2023 Operating Plan and Budget for the Bluebird Business
Improvement District in Council Districts 9 and 10. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-9-2022.
Council Bill 22-1419 was ordered published
Ordered published
22-1420 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2023 Operating Plan and
Budget for the Colfax-Mayfair Business Improvement District.
Approves the 2023 Operating Plan and Budget for the Colfax-Mayfair Business
Improvement District in Council Districts 5 and 8. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-9-2022.
Council Bill 22-1420 was ordered published
Ordered published
22-1421 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2023 Operating Plan and
Budget for the Santa Fe Business Improvement District.
Approves the 2023 Operating Plan and Budget for the Santa Fe Business
Improvement District in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 11-9-2022.
Council Bill 22-1421 was ordered published
Ordered published
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22-1422 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2023 Operating Plan and
Budget for the RiNo Business Improvement District.
Approves the 2023 Operating Plan and Budget for the RiNo Business Improvement
District in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 11-9-2022.
Council Bill 22-1422 was ordered published
Ordered published
22-1428 A bill for an ordinance approving the 2023 Annual Plan and
Operating Budget and an Amended 2022 Operating Budget for the Denver
Tourism Improvement District.
Approves the 2023 Annual Plan and Operating Budget and amends the 2022
Operating Budget for the Denver Tourism Improvement District, citywide. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-9-2022.
Council Bill 22-1428 was ordered published
Ordered published
Finance & Governance Committee
22-1442 A bill for an ordinance to amend Ordinance 1289, Series of 2021, to
authorize aligning current year appropriations in the fund with the actual
revenue received in the prior year and to change the program name to the
“Malone Fund”.
Amends Ordinance No. 1289, Series of 2021, for the “Small Business Investment”
Special Revenue Fund to update language to ensure the appropriation can be
adjusted to reflect revenue received in the prior year, and to change the name of
the Special Revenue Fund to the “Malone Fund”. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 11-8-2022.
Council Bill 22-1442 was ordered published
Ordered published
22-1443 A bill for an ordinance making cash transfers and appropriations in
Denver Human Services to zero the balances and close special revenue
funds: 13005,13017,13302,13303,13305, 13306, and 13307.
Authorizes Denver Human Services to make cash transfers, rescissions, and
appropriations to zero the balances and close the following special revenue
funds for accounting purposes: 13005, 13017, 13302, 13303, 13305, 13306,
13307. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-8-2022.
Council Bill 22-1443 was ordered published
Ordered published
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22-1444 A bill for an ordinance to amend Ordinance 898, Series of 2022,
concerning the “Volume-Based Trash Pricing” program.
Authorizes amending ordinance 898, series of 2022 to change the name of
the “Volume-Based Pricing” Fund, Fund No. 11886, to the “Volume-Based
Trash Pricing” Fund to better align the fund name to its specific purpose. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-8-2022.
Council Bill 22-1444 was ordered published
Ordered published
22-1445 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the Economic
Opportunity Special Revenue Fund Series for the “Denver Retail Attraction”
program.
Establishes the “Denver Retail Attraction” Special Revenue Fund in the Economic
Opportunity Special Revenue Fund Series. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 11-8-2022.
Council Bill 22-1445 was ordered published
Ordered published
22-1447 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and City of Aurora,
granting Aurora the right to install, maintain and operate an underground
sanitary sewer interceptor line and related facilities through DPR parks
and open spaces in the vicinity of First Creek in Green Valley Ranch in
Council District 11.
Approves a revocable Access & Use License intergovernmental agreement between
Denver Parks and Recreation (DPR) and the City of Aurora, granting Aurora the right
to install, maintain and operate an underground sanitary sewer interceptor line and
related facilities through DPR parks and open spaces in the vicinity of First Creek in
Green Valley Ranch in Council District 11 (PARKS-202263367). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-12-2022. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-8-2022.
Council Bill 22-1447 was ordered published
Ordered published
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22-1450 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 591, Series of
2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 706, Series of 2021, as amended by
Ordinance No. 1145, Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 1192,
Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 374, Series of 2022, as
amended by Ordinance No. 969, Series of 2022 to allocate spending in the
American Rescue Plan Act Grant Fund.
Amends Ordinance No. 591, Series of 2021, as previously amended by
Ordinance No. 706, Series of 2021, Ordinance No. 1145, Series of 2021,
Ordinance No. 1192, Series of 2021, Ordinance No. 374, Series of 2022, and
Ordinance No. 969, Series of 2022, to allocate a total of $149.3M in spending
in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Fund, including an additional
$8.4M in the “Revenue Loss” category; $138.5M in the “Recovery” category;
and $3.0M in the Administration spending category; and to reduce the
allocation in the Premium Pay Category to re-allocate dollars to the Revenue
Loss Category; and to authorize capital equipment purchase. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-8-2022.
Council Bill 22-1450 was ordered published
Ordered published
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
22-1437 A bill for an ordinance renaming Martin Luther King Boulevard as
East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard from North Downing Street to North
Syracuse Street.
Renames Martin Luther King Boulevard between North Downing Street and North
Syracuse Street to East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, in Council Districts 8 and
9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-8-2022.
Council Bill 22-1437 was ordered published
Ordered published
22-1472 A bill for an ordinance designating 401 North Madison Street as a
structure for preservation.
Approves an individual landmark designation for a property located at 401 North
Madison Street in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-15-2022.
Final Consideration 12-12-22 | Required Public Hearing
Council Bill 22-1472 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
12-12-2022
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
22-1127 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and School District No.
1, to provide Denver Public Schools with chef education to reimagine K-12
food service with quality ingredients and entrees.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with School District No. 1 by adding
$1,000,000 for a new total of $2,000,000 and one year for a new end date of
7-31-2023, through funding from the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative, to
provide Denver Public Schools with chef education to reimagine K-12 food service
with quality ingredients and entrees, across 166 locations serving youth citywide
(ENVHL- 202160277-00 / ENVHL-202264243). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-12-2022. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-21-2022.
Council Bill 22-1127 was ordered published
Ordered published
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 22-1356 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,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kashmann (1)
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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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 22-1357 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,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kashmann (1)
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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 22-1358 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,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kashmann (1)
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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 22-1359 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,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kashmann (1)
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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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 22-1360 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,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kashmann (1)
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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 22-1361 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,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kashmann (1)
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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 22-1362 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,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Absent: Kashmann (1)
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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 22-1252 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,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kashmann (1)
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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 22-1253 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,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kashmann (1)
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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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 22-1254 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,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kashmann (1)
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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 22-1255 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,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kashmann (1)
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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 22-1256 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,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Absent: Kashmann (1)
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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 22-1257 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,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kashmann (1)
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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 22-1258 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,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kashmann (1)
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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 22-1259 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,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
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Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kashmann (1)
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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 22-1260 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,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kashmann (1)
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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 22-1261 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,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kashmann (1)
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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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 22-1262 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,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kashmann (1)
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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 22-1355 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,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kashmann (1)
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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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 22-1366 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,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kashmann (1)
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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 22-1408 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,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kashmann (1)
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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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 22-1371 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,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kashmann (1)
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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 22-1372 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,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kashmann (1)
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PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Torres announced that tonight, there will be 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; a required public hearing on Council Bill
22-1213, changing the zoning classification for 4707 West Hayward Place in
West Highland; a required public hearing on Council Bill 22-1215, changing
the zoning classification for 5004 North Lincoln Street in Globeville; and, a
required public hearing on Council Bill 22-1295, designating 4701 North
Marion Street as a structure for preservation. Anyone wishing to speak on
any of these matters must go online to sign up during the recess of Council.
RECESS
Council took a recess.
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
PROCLAMATIONS
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
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.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:32 p.m., Council
President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 22-1373. Tom Kiler,
Keith Pryor, Dave Schunk, Jevon Taylor, Tim Choi and Ali Duncan signed up to speak
in favor of the bill. Jesse Parris and Brandy Majors signed up to speak in opposition
of the bill. Jeff Bader of the Denver Urban Renewal Authority delivered the staff
report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 22-1373 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Ortega,
Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (10)
Nay: CdeBaca (1)
Absent: Kashmann, Kniech (2)
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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 Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 22-1374 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Ortega,
Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (10)
Nay: CdeBaca (1)
Absent: Kashmann, Kniech (2)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:15 p.m., Council
President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 22-1213. Bruce ODonnell
and Brad Burish signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Brandy Majors signed up to
speak in opposition of the bill. Fran Penafiel of Community Planning and
Development delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 22-1213 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,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kashmann, Kniech (2)
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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.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:33p.m., Council
President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 22-1215. No speakers
signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Brandy Majors signed up to speak in
opposition of the bill. Rob Haigh of Community Planning and Development delivered
the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 22-1215 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres
(8)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: CdeBaca, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech (5)
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.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:52 p.m., Council
President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 22-1295. No speakers
signed up to speak neither for nor in opposition of the bill. Kara Hahn of Community
Planning and Development delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 22-1295 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres
(8)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: CdeBaca, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech (5)
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Torres announced that on Monday, December 12, 2022,
Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 22-1472,
designating 401 North Madison Street as a structure for preservation.
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ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Torres
adjourned the meeting at 7:03 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 21, 2022
City and County of Denver
Robin Kniech........................At Large Paul Kashmann..................District 6
Deborah “Debbie” Ortega.......At Large Jolon Clark.........................District 7
Amanda P. Sandoval.............District 1 Christopher Herndon...........District 8
Kevin Flynn........................District 2 Candi CdeBaca...................District 9
Jamie Torres.......................District 3 Chris Hinds.......................District 10
Kendra Black.......................District 4 Stacie Gilmore...................District 11
Amanda Sawyer..................District 5 Bonita Roznos........Executive Director
Mar'quasa Maes.................Secretary
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City Council Agenda Monday, November 21, 2022
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
22-1406 Minutes of Monday, November 14, 2022
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
22-1440 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Southland Contracting Inc., concerning West Gates
Deicing and Industrial Waste Pond Expansion at Denver International
Airport.
Approves a contract with Southland Contracting, Inc. for $69,969,450 and 535 days
for the construction of the West Gates Deicing and Industrial Waste Pond Expansion
project, which will provide appropriately sized storage ponds, tanks and conveyance
systems for waste stormwater and expended deicing fluid (202263079). The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-9-2022.
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22-1441 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Mead & Hunt, Inc., concerning providing
professional services for commissioning and quality assurances at Denver
International Airport.
Approves a contract with Mead & Hunt, Inc. for $25,000,000 and 3 years, plus 2
one-year options to extend, to provide professional services for commissioning and
quality assurances, including working on task-based projects through definition,
design, construction, close out, and occupancy at Denver International Airport in
Council District 11 (202264253). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 12-12-2022. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 11-9-2022.
22-1451 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and EP Blazer, LLC, concerning the purchase of
twenty-four Chevrolet Equinox AWD vehicles for capital replacements at
Denver International Airport.
Approves a purchase order with EP Blazer, LLC, doing business as John Elway
Chevrolet, for $641,166.72 to purchase twenty-four Chevrolet Equinox AWD vehicles
for 2020, 2021, and 2022 capital replacements for Denver International Airport in
Council District 11 (PO-00121230). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 12-12-2022. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-9-2022.
Finance & Governance Committee
22-1448 A resolution approving a proposed Amendment to Revocable
License between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Village
Collaborative to license a portion of the parking lot at the Eastside Human
Services building at 3815 North Steele Street.
Amends a revocable license with Colorado Village Collaborative by adding $20 for a
new total of $30 and one year for a new end date of 12-9-2023, with two six-month
options to extend, to lease a portion of the parking lot at the Eastside Human
Services building at 3815 North Steele Street in Council District 9 for a Safe Outdoor
Space site (FINAN-202161043/ FINAN-202161043-01). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-12-2022. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-8-2022.
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
22-1433 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Parsons Transportation Group,
Inc. to continue providing on-call multimodal design services to complete
the Community Transportation Network bikeway projects in Council
Districts 1, 2, 3, 7 and 9.
Amends a contract with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. by adding $1,000,000 for
a new contract total of $4,000,000 and 2 years for a new end date of 10-31-2024 to
continue providing on-call multimodal design services to complete the Community
Transportation Network bikeway projects in Council Districts 1, 2, 3, 7 and 9
(201952151-01/ DOTI-202265325). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 12-12-2022. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-8-2022.
22-1434 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and David Evans and Associates,
Inc. to continue providing on-call multimodal design services to complete
the Community Transportation Network bikeway projects in Council
Districts 3, 6, 7, 9 and 10.
Amends a contract with David Evans and Associates, Inc. by adding $1,000,000 for a
new contract total of $4,000,000 and 2 years for a new end date of 10-31-2024 to
continue providing on-call multimodal design services to complete the Community
Transportation Network bikeway projects in Council Districts 3, 6, 7, 9, 10
(201952152-01/ DOTI-202265326). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 12-12-2022. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-8-2022.
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22-1435 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Toole Design Group, LLC to
continue providing on-call multimodal design services to complete the
Community Transportation Network bikeway projects in Council Districts 3,
5, 8, 9 and 10.
Amends a contract with Toole Design Group, LLC by adding $1,000,000 for a new
contract total of $4,000,000 and 2 years for a new end date of 10-31-2024 to
continue providing on-call multimodal design services to complete the Community
Transportation Network bikeway projects in Council Districts 3, 5, 8, 9, 10
(201952155-01/ DOTI-202265327). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 12-12-2022. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-8-2022.
22-1436 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system parcels of land as: 1) East Arkansas Avenue, located at
the intersection of East Arkansas Avenue and South Birch Street; and 2)
South Birch Street, located at the intersection of South Birch Street and
East Arkansas Avenue.
Dedicates two parcels of land as 1) East Arkansas Avenue, located at the intersection
of East Arkansas Avenue and South Birch Street, and 2) South Birch Street, located
at the intersection of Street Birch Street and East Arkansas Avenue in Council
District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-8-2022.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
22-1429 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Clayton Early Learning,
Trustee, George W. Clayton Trust for cost-of-living adjustments and quality
improvement activities for the Head Start and Early Head Start services
provided to children and their families in Council Districts 3, 7, 8 and 11.
Amends a contract with Clayton Early Learning, Trustee, George W. Clayton Trust
by adding $48,654 for a new total of $2,199,784 for cost-of-living adjustments
(COLA) and quality improvement activities for the Head Start and Early Head Start
services provided to children and their families in Council Districts 3, 7, 8 and 11. No
change to contract duration (MOEAI-202262466/ MOEAI-202264770-01). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-12-22.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-9-22.
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22-1431 A resolution approving a proposed Fifth Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and The Empowerment Program,
Inc. to continue diverting people with behavioral health issues into
intensive case management as part of the Law Enforcement Assisted
Diversion (LEAD) Program.
Amends a contract with The Empowerment Program, Inc. by adding $403,160 for a
new total of $1,458,138 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-2023 to continue
diverting people with behavioral health issues into intensive case management in
lieu of arrest for low level crimes as part of the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion
(LEAD) Program, citywide (ENVHL-202158938/ ENVHL-202264538-05). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-12-22.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-9-22.
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
22-1412 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2023 Operating Plan and
Budget for the Old South Gaylord Business Improvement District.
Approves the 2023 Operating Plan and Budget for the Old South Gaylord Business
Improvement District in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 11-9-2022.
22-1413 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2023 Operating Plan and
Budget for the Cherry Creek Subarea Business Improvement District.
Approves the 2023 Operating Plan and Budget for the Cherry Creek Subarea
Business Improvement District in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-9-2022.
22-1414 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2023 Operating Plan and
Budget and an Amended 2022 Budget for the Cherry Creek North Business
Improvement District.
Approves the 2023 Operating Plan and Budget and an amended 2022 Budget for the
Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District in Council District 10. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-9-2022.
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22-1415 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2023 Operating Plan and
Budget for the Downtown Denver Business Improvement District.
Approves the 2023 Operating Plan and Budget for the Downtown Denver Business
Improvement District in Council Districts 9 and 10. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-9-2022.
22-1416 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2023 Operating Plan and
Budget and an Amended 2022 Budget for the Colfax Business
Improvement District.
Approves the 2023 Operating Plan and Budget and amends the 2022 Budget for the
Colfax Business Improvement District in Council Districts 9 and 10. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-9-2022.
22-1417 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2023 Operating Plan and
Budget and amending the 2022 Budget for the West Colfax Business
Improvement District.
Approves the 2023 Operating Plan and Budget and amends the 2022 Budget for the
West Colfax Business Improvement District in Council Districts 1 and 3. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-9-2022.
22-1418 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2023 Operating Plan and
Budget for the Federal Boulevard Business Improvement District.
Approves the 2023 Operating Plan and Budget the Federal Boulevard Business
Improvement District in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 11-9-2022.
22-1419 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2023 Operating Plan and
Budget for the Bluebird Business Improvement District.
Approves the 2023 Operating Plan and Budget for the Bluebird Business
Improvement District in Council Districts 9 and 10. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-9-2022.
22-1420 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2023 Operating Plan and
Budget for the Colfax-Mayfair Business Improvement District.
Approves the 2023 Operating Plan and Budget for the Colfax-Mayfair Business
Improvement District in Council Districts 5 and 8. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-9-2022.
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22-1421 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2023 Operating Plan and
Budget for the Santa Fe Business Improvement District.
Approves the 2023 Operating Plan and Budget for the Santa Fe Business
Improvement District in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 11-9-2022.
22-1422 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2023 Operating Plan and
Budget for the RiNo Business Improvement District.
Approves the 2023 Operating Plan and Budget for the RiNo Business Improvement
District in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 11-9-2022.
22-1423 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2023 Operating Plan and
Budget and amending the 2022 Budget for the Five Points Business
Improvement District.
Approves the 2023 Operating Plan and Budget and amends the 2022 Budget for the
Five Points Business Improvement District in Council District 9. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-9-2022.
22-1428 A bill for an ordinance approving the 2023 Annual Plan and
Operating Budget and an Amended 2022 Operating Budget for the Denver
Tourism Improvement District.
Approves the 2023 Annual Plan and Operating Budget and amends the 2022
Operating Budget for the Denver Tourism Improvement District, citywide. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-9-2022.
Finance & Governance Committee
22-1442 A bill for an ordinance to amend Ordinance 1289, Series of 2021,
to authorize aligning current year appropriations in the fund with the
actual revenue received in the prior year and to change the program name
to the “Malone Fund”.
Amends Ordinance No. 1289, Series of 2021, for the “Small Business Investment”
Special Revenue Fund to update language to ensure the appropriation can be
adjusted to reflect revenue received in the prior year, and to change the name of
the Special Revenue Fund to the “Malone Fund”. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 11-8-2022.
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22-1443 A bill for an ordinance making cash transfers and appropriations
in Denver Human Services to zero the balances and close special revenue
funds: 13005,13017,13302,13303,13305, 13306, and 13307.
Authorizes Denver Human Services to make cash transfers, rescissions, and
appropriations to zero the balances and close the following special revenue
funds for accounting purposes: 13005, 13017, 13302, 13303, 13305, 13306,
13307. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-8-2022.
22-1444 A bill for an ordinance to amend Ordinance 898, Series of 2022,
concerning the “Volume-Based Trash Pricing” program.
Authorizes amending ordinance 898, series of 2022 to change the name of
the “Volume-Based Pricing” Fund, Fund No. 11886, to the “Volume-Based
Trash Pricing” Fund to better align the fund name to its specific purpose. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-8-2022.
22-1445 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the Economic
Opportunity Special Revenue Fund Series for the “Denver Retail Attraction”
program.
Establishes the “Denver Retail Attraction” Special Revenue Fund in the Economic
Opportunity Special Revenue Fund Series. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 11-8-2022.
22-1446 A bill for an ordinance making appropriations to pay the expenses
of conducting the public business for the year 2023 and for the purposes
required by the Charter and by other law.
Approves the 2023 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (Long Bill). The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-8-2022.
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22-1447 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and City of Aurora,
granting Aurora the right to install, maintain and operate an underground
sanitary sewer interceptor line and related facilities through DPR parks
and open spaces in the vicinity of First Creek in Green Valley Ranch in
Council District 11.
Approves a revocable Access & Use License intergovernmental agreement between
Denver Parks and Recreation (DPR) and the City of Aurora, granting Aurora the right
to install, maintain and operate an underground sanitary sewer interceptor line and
related facilities through DPR parks and open spaces in the vicinity of First Creek in
Green Valley Ranch in Council District 11 (PARKS-202263367). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-12-2022. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-8-2022.
22-1450 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 591, Series of
2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 706, Series of 2021, as amended by
Ordinance No. 1145, Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 1192,
Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 374, Series of 2022, as
amended by Ordinance No. 969, Series of 2022 to allocate spending in the
American Rescue Plan Act Grant Fund.
Amends Ordinance No. 591, Series of 2021, as previously amended by
Ordinance No. 706, Series of 2021, Ordinance No. 1145, Series of 2021,
Ordinance No. 1192, Series of 2021, Ordinance No. 374, Series of 2022, and
Ordinance No. 969, Series of 2022, to allocate a total of $149.3M in spending
in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Fund, including an additional
$8.4M in the “Revenue Loss” category; $138.5M in the “Recovery” category;
and $3.0M in the Administration spending category; and to reduce the
allocation in the Premium Pay Category to re-allocate dollars to the Revenue
Loss Category; and to authorize capital equipment purchase. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-8-2022.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
22-1437 A bill for an ordinance renaming Martin Luther King Boulevard as
East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard from North Downing Street to North
Syracuse Street.
Renames Martin Luther King Boulevard between North Downing Street and North
Syracuse Street to East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, in Council Districts 8 and
9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-8-2022.
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22-1472 A bill for an ordinance designating 401 North Madison Street as a
structure for preservation.
Approves an individual landmark designation for a property located at 401 North
Madison Street in Council District 10. If ordered published, a public hearing will be
held on Monday, 12-12-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 11-15-2022.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
22-1127 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and School District No.
1, to provide Denver Public Schools with chef education to reimagine K-12
food service with quality ingredients and entrees.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with School District No. 1 by adding
$1,000,000 for a new total of $2,000,000 and one year for a new end date of
7-31-2023, through funding from the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative, to
provide Denver Public Schools with chef education to reimagine K-12 food service
with quality ingredients and entrees, across 166 locations serving youth citywide
(ENVHL- 202160277-00 / ENVHL-202264243). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-12-2022. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-21-2022.
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
22-1374 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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
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PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight, there will be 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; a required
public hearing on Council Bill 22-1213, changing the zoning classification for
4707 West Hayward Place in West Highland; a required public hearing on
Council Bill 22-1215, changing the zoning classification for 5004 North
Lincoln Street in Globeville; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill
22-1295, designating 4701 North Marion Street as a structure for
preservation. Anyone wishing to speak on any of these matters must go
online to sign up during the recess of Council.
RECESS
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR
SESSION
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PROCLAMATIONS
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
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.
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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.
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.
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.
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dependent upon publication, on Monday, December 12, 2022, Council will
hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 22-1472, designating 401
North Madison Street as a structure for preservation.
ADJOURN
PENDING
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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