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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, November 28, 2022 3:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Kniech led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Councilmember Kniech led the Land Acknowledgement. ROLL CALL Councilmembers CdeBaca, Herndon and Sawyer attended the meeting virtually. Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Absent: Gilmore (1) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 22-1586 Minutes of Monday, November 21, 2022 The minutes of Monday, November 21, 2022 were distributed to members of Council. Council President Torres ordered the minutes approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilmembers Kashmann, Black, Kniech and Torres offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT Items called out for a separate vote: BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 22-1430 A bill for an ordinance approving and accepting the Park Hill Golf Course Small Area Plan, which plan shall become a part of the Comprehensive Plan 2040 for the City and County of Denver pursuant to the provisions of Section 12-61 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code. Approves the Park Hill Golf Course Area Plan, as part of the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-8-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 22-1430 be ordered published with a courtesy public hearing on 12-5-2022, carried by the following vote: Ordered published with a future courtesy public hearing Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (10) Nay: CdeBaca, Kashmann (2) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 1 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION 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 Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 22-1423 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: CdeBaca (1) Absent: Gilmore (1) 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 Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 22-1446 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: CdeBaca (1) Absent: Gilmore (1) BLOCK VOTE A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote: Approved the consent agenda Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 2 RESOLUTIONS City Council - Direct Files 22-1582 A resolution extending the declaration of local disaster filed with the clerk and recorder to January 9, 2023. Approves the extension of the declaration of local disaster filed with the clerk and recorder to January 9, 2023. Councilmember Torres approved direct filing this item on 11-23-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1582 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 22-1462 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Group14 Engineering, PBC, concerning professional services for commissioning and quality assurance at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with Group14 Engineering, PBC for $5,000,000 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 (202262512). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-19-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-16-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1462 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 3 22-1463 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and Mission Yogurt, LLC, d/b/a Einstein Brothers Bagels, concerning the addition of 2 years in recognition of the effects of the pandemic, at Denver International Airport. mends a kiosk concession agreement with Mission Yogurt, LLC, doing business as Einstein Brothers Bagels, to add 2 years for a new end date of 8-1-2029, in recognition of the effects of the pandemic, supply chain issues, and inflation on concessionaires in the process of building kiosks, as a financial relief measure to allow time for vendors to amortize their capital investment at Denver International Airport in Council District 11. No change to other contract terms (201952055/ 202264190). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-19-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-16-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1463 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 22-1464 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and Emerging Airport Partners, LLC, d/b/a Half Moon Empanadas, concerning the addition of 2 years in recognition of the effects of the pandemic, at Denver International Airport. mends a kiosk concession agreement with Emerging Airport Partners, LLC, doing business as Half Moon Empanadas, to add 2 years for a new end date of 7-1-2029, in recognition of the effects of the pandemic, supply chain issues, and inflation on concessionaires in the process of building kiosks, as a financial relief measure to allow time for vendors to amortize their capital investment at Denver International Airport in Council District 11. No change to other contract terms (201952064/ 202264218). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-19-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-16-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1464 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 4 22-1465 A resolution approving a proposed On-Call Contract between the City and County of Denver and Logistical Planners, LLC, concerning professional and technical support services related to the baggage handling system at Denver International Airport. Approves an on-call contract with Logistical Planners, LLC for $23,000,000 and 3 years, plus 2 one-year options to extend, to provide professional and technical support services related to the baggage handling system and individual carrier system at Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (PLANE-202161162-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-19-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-16-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1465 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 22-1466 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment Contract between the City and County of Denver and The AVE Group, LLC, d/b/a Novo Coffee, concerning the addition of 2 years in recognition of the effects of the pandemic at Denver International Airport. Amends a kiosk concession agreement with The AVE Group, LLC, doing business as Novo Coffee, to add 2 years for a new end date of 8-1-2029, in recognition of the effects of the pandemic, supply chain issues, and inflation on concessionaires in the process of building kiosks, as a financial relief measure to allow time for vendors to amortize their capital investment at Denver International Airport in Council District 11. No change to other contract terms (201952058/ 202264192). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-19-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-16-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1466 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 5 22-1467 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment Contract between the City and County of Denver and The AVE Group, LLC, d/b/a Novo Coffee, concerning the addition of 2 years in recognition of the effects of the pandemic at Denver International Airport. Amends a kiosk concession agreement with The AVE Group, LLC, doing business as Novo Coffee, to add 2 years for a new end date of 8-1-2029, in recognition of the effects of the pandemic, supply chain issues, and inflation on concessionaires in the process of building kiosks, as a financial relief measure to allow time for vendors to amortize their capital investment at Denver International Airport in Council District 11. No change to other contract terms (201952059/ 202264191). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-19-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-16-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1467 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 22-1468 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment Contract between the City and County of Denver and DOC. 1 Solutions, LLC, d/b/a Super Fruit Republic, concerning the addition of 2 years in recognition of the effects of the pandemic at Denver International Airport. Amends a kiosk concession agreement with DOC. 1 Solutions, LLC, doing business as Super Fruit Republic, to add 2 years for a new end date of 7-1-2029, in recognition of the effects of the pandemic, supply chain issues, and inflation on concessionaires in the process of building kiosks, as a financial relief measure to allow time for vendors to amortize their capital investment at Denver International Airport in Council District 11. No change to other contract terms (201952066/ 202264217). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-19-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-16-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1468 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 6 22-1471 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Aptim Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC to continue providing rebate administration services and funding to incentivize the adoption of highly efficient, all-electric energy equipment, electric modes of transportation, distributed energy resources such as solar photovoltaics and battery storage, and other climate action technologies. Amends a contract with Aptim Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC by adding $18,000,000 for a new total of $27,000,000 to continue providing rebate administration services and funding to incentivize the adoption of highly efficient, all-electric energy equipment, electric modes of transportation, distributed energy resources such as solar photovoltaics and battery storage, and other climate action technologies (CASR-202261885-01/ CASR-202265206-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-19-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-16-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1471 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Finance & Governance Committee 22-1432 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Ernst & Young, LLP to continue providing grant management, grant research, federal funding strategy and compliance advisory services, citywide. Amends a contract with Ernst & Young, LLP by adding 2 years for a new contract end date of 12-31-2024 to continue providing grant management, grant research, federal funding strategy and compliance advisory services, citywide. No change to contract amount. (FINAN-202159995/ FINAN-202265455). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-19-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-15-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1432 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 7 22-1460 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Keller Rohrback LLP to continue serving as special counsel for the opioid multi-district litigation, citywide. Amends a contract with Keller Rohrback, LLP by adding two years for a new end date of 12-31-2024 to continue serving as special counsel for the opioid multi-district litigation, citywide. No change to contract amount (ATTNY- 201843723/ ATTNY-202265129-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-19-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-15-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1460 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 22-1474 A resolution of city council consenting to the Mayor’s appointment of Kerry Tipper. Approves the Mayoral appointment of Kerry Tipper as City Attorney, pursuant to Charter Section § 2.2.6 (D). The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-15-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1474 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 22-1491 A resolution approving the City Council reappointment of Gayle Bell to the Head Start Policy Council. Approves the City Council reappointment of Gayle Bell to the Head Start Policy Council. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-15-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1491 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 8 22-1492 A resolution approving the City Council reappointment of Brandan Burns to the Head Start Policy Council. Approves the City Council reappointment of Brandan Burns to the Head Start Policy Council. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-15-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1492 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 22-1493 A resolution approving the City Council appointment of Ana Thallas to the Citizen Oversight Board. Approves the City Council appointment of Ana Thallas to the Citizen Oversight Board. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-15-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1493 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 22-1438 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Conduent State & Local Solutions, Inc. to complete final stages of implementation of the city's Parking Management Information System (PMIS). Amends a contract with Conduent State & Local Solutions, Inc. by adding 1 month for a new end date of 11-30-2022 to complete final stages of implementation of the city's Parking Management Information System (PMIS). No change to contract amount. (201418112-03/ DOTI-202265170). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-19-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-8-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1438 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 9 22-1439 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Waste Management of Colorado, Inc. for the management of the Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site, Disposal and Recycling Inc. Transfer Facility and the Denver South Transfer Station Facility for the disposal of municipal solid waste. Amends a contract with Waste Management of Colorado, Inc. by adding $21,000,000 for a new contract total of $46,000,000 and 3 years for a new end date 12-31-2025 for the management of the Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site (D.A.D.S), Disposal and Recycling Inc. (D&R) Transfer Facility and the Denver South Transfer Station (DSTS) Facility for the disposal of municipal solid waste (201951474-01/ 202265244-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-19-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-15-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1439 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 22-1581 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the sum of forty-three thousand two hundred fifty-five dollars and sixty-four cents ($43,255.64) made payable to John Wivholm and Jen Menary, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the incident which occurred on July 9, 2022, Claim Number 2022-009073. Settles a claim involving the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. This item was approved for filing at the Mayor-Council meeting on 11-22-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1581 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 10 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 22-1109 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Metro Caring to provide fresh food and nutrition education to youth and families. Approves a grant agreement with Metro Caring for $623,887 and through 7-31-2024, through funding from the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative, to provide fresh food and nutrition education to youth and families at 1100 East 18th Avenue in Council District 9. (ENVHL-202263673). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-19-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-21-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1109 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 22-1118 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Metro Caring to provide hands-on education in nutrition, cooking, home economics, kitchen gardening, and other programming. Amends a grant agreement with Metro Caring by adding $296,073.80 for a new total of $664,410.80 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 hands-on education in nutrition, cooking, home economics, kitchen gardening, and other programming at 1100 East 18th Avenue in Council District 9 (ENVHL- 202055217-00/ ENVHL-202264097). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-19-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-21-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1118 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 11 22-1457 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Family Star, Inc. for a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and quality improvement activities within Head Start and Early Head Start services for 54 children and families in Council Districts 1, 2, 3, and 7. Amends a contract with Family Star, Inc. by adding $13,994 for a new total of $638,939 for cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and quality improvement activities within Head Start and Early Head Start services for 54 children and families in Council Districts 1, 2, 3, and 7. No change to contract duration. (MOEAI-202262468-00/ MOEAI-202264771-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-19-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-16-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1457 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 22-1458 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Mile High Montessori Early Learning Centers for a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and quality improvement activities within Head Start services for 321 children and their families in Council Districts 3, 5, 8, 9, and 10. Amends a contract with Mile High Montessori Early Learning Centers by adding $63,790 for a new total of $2,875,540 for cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and quality improvement activities within Head Start services for 321 children and their families in Council Districts 3, 5, 8, 9, and 10. No change to contract duration (MOEAI-202262469-00/ MOEAI-202264772-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-19-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-16-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1458 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 12 22-1459 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado Branch for a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and quality improvement activities within Head Start services for 96 children and families in Council Districts 1, 2, 3, and 7. Amends a contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch by adding $20,136 for a new total of $910,035 for cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and quality improvement activities within Head Start services for 96 children and families in Council Districts 1, 2, 3, and 7. No change to contract duration (MOEAI-202262471-00/ MOEAI-202264786-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-19-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-16-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1459 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 22-1469 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Denver Foundation to provide grant funding to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations who provide immigration legal services to qualifying Denver residents citywide. Amends a contract with The Denver Foundation by adding $500,000 for a new total of $1,950,000 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-2023 for The Denver Immigrant Legal Services Fund which provides grant funding to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations who provide immigration legal services to qualifying Denver residents in the areas of direct representation and capacity building for direct representation, citywide (HRCRS-202055438/ 202265097-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-19-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-16-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1469 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 13 22-1479 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Environmental Technical Solutions, LLC for environmental assessment, oversight, documentation, and consultation related to abatement and remediation activities in city-owned buildings and facilities. Amends an on-call contract with Environmental Technical Solutions, LLC by adding $550,000 for a new total of $1,000,000 for environmental assessment, oversight, documentation, and consultation related to abatement and remediation activities in city-owned buildings and facilities, citywide. No change to contract duration (ENVHL-201522963/ ENVHL-202158613-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-19-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-16-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1479 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 22-1484 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Pennrose Holdings, LLC to provide gap financing for the construction and long-term operation of housing reserved for 56 chronically homeless transition-aged youth in Denver at 2700 Wewatta Way in Council District 9. Approves a loan agreement with Pennrose Holdings, LLC for $3,000,000 and 60 years from the maturity date, to provide gap financing for the construction and long-term operation of housing reserved for 56 chronically homeless transition-aged youth in Denver at 2700 Wewatta Way in Council District 9 (HOST-202265484). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-19-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-16-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1484 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 14 22-1486 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Archway Montview Manor, LLC for the acquisition and renovation of Montview Manor, a 13-story building consisting of 88 rental units serving seniors with affordable housing needs, located at 1663 Steele Street in Council District 9. Approves a loan agreement with Archway Montview Manor, LLC for $3,400,000, with $1,450,000 as a cash flow loan and $1,950,000 as a performance loan and for 30 and 60-year terms respectively, for the acquisition and renovation of Montview Manor, a 13-story building consisting of 88 rental units serving seniors with affordable housing needs, located at 1663 Steele Street in Council District 9 (HOST-202265493). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-19-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-16-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1486 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 22-1584 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the sum of sixty five thousand dollars ($65,000.00) made payable to Killmer, Lane & Newman COLTAF Client Trust Account, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action captioned Eric Brandt v. The City and County of Denver, Frederick Kitchens, Ashley Cox, Christopher Baird, Jordan Peterson, Adolph Chavez, Jr., Anthony Guzman, and Kenneth D. Chavez, which was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, Case No. 1:20-cv-00308-RMR-MEH. Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This item was approved for filing at the Mayor-Council meeting on 11-22-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1584 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 15 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Finance & Governance Committee 22-1475 A bill for an ordinance making rescissions from the General Fund; making appropriations in the General Fund to make cash transfers; making appropriations in Special Revenue Funds and the Capital Improvement and Capital Maintenance Fund to address 2022 and 2023 needs; and authorizing the purchase of capital equipment. Rescinds $4,165,000 from agency General Fund appropriations, authorizes appropriations to transfer cash to Capital Improvement and Capital Maintenance Funds, makes appropriations to address 2022 and 2023 needs, and authorizes the purchase of capital equipment items. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-15-2022. Council Bill 22-1475 was ordered published Ordered published 22-1476 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from General Fund Contingency and making appropriations to agency General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Capital Funds, and Enterprise Funds. Rescinds $4,221,900 from General Fund Contingency and authorizes supplemental appropriations in the General Fund and the General Government Special Revenue Fund to address 2022 unbudgeted needs. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-15-2022. Council Bill 22-1476 was ordered published Ordered published Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 22-1477 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Operating Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority, providing for the amounts to be paid for services by the City and County of Denver and by the Denver Health and Hospital Authority for Fiscal Year 2023. Approves the 2023 Denver Health and Hospital Authority operating agreement (ENVHL-202265523). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-19-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-16-2022. Council Bill 22-1477 was ordered published Ordered published Page 16 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 22-1412 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 22-1413 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 22-1413 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 22-1414 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 22-1414 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 17 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 22-1415 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 22-1416 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 22-1416 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 22-1417 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 22-1417 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 18 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 22-1418 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 22-1419 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 22-1419 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 22-1420 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 22-1420 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 19 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 22-1421 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 22-1422 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 22-1422 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 22-1428 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 22-1428 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 20 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 22-1442 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 22-1443 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 22-1443 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 22-1444 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 22-1444 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Page 21 Absent: Gilmore (1) 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 22-1445 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 22-1447 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 22-1447 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 22 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 22-1450 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 22-1437 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 23 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 22-1127 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Torres announced that tonight, Council will convene separately as the Board of Directors of the 14th Street, Gateway Village, RiNo Denver, and Sun Valley Denver General Improvement Districts to approve a work plan, adopt a budget, impose capital and maintenance charges, and make appropriations for the 2023 and/or 2022 fiscal year for each district. Anyone wishing to speak on any of these matters must go online to sign up during the recess of Council. RECESS Council took a recess. COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION UNFINISHED BUSINESS PROCLAMATIONS Page 24 PUBLIC HEARINGS - RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee COUNCIL RECONVENES AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DENVER 14TH STREET GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 22-1424 A resolution by the Council of the City and County of Denver, sitting ex officio as the Board of Directors of the Denver 14th Street General Improvement District, approving a Work Plan, adopting a Budget, imposing Capital Charges and Maintenance Charges, and making appropriations for the 2023 Fiscal Year. Approves the 2023 Work Plan and Budget for the 14th Street General Improvement District in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-9-2022. Council sat as the Board of Directors of the Denver 14th Street General Improvement District, commencing at 5:33 p.m., Council President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Resolution 22-1424. Beth Moyski signed up to speak in favor of the resolution. Brandy Majors and Jesse Parris signed up to speak in opposition of the resolution. Michael Kerrigan of the Department of Finance delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 22-1424 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds (3) COUNCIL RECONVENES AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE GATEWAY VILLAGE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 22-1425 A resolution by the Council of the City and County of Denver, sitting ex officio as the Board of Directors of the Gateway Village General Improvement District, approving a Work Plan, adopting a Budget and making appropriations for the Budget Year 2023 and approving a Mill Levy. Approves the 2023 Work Plan and Budget for the Gateway Village General Improvement District in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-9-2022. Council sat as the Board of Directors of the Gateway Village General Improvement District, commencing at 5:42 p.m., Council President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Resolution 22-1425. No speakers signed up to speak in favor of the resolution. Brandy Majors and Jesse Parris signed up to speak in opposition of the resolution. Michael Kerrigan of the Department of Finance delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1425 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (10) Nay: (None) (0) Page 25 Absent: Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds (3) COUNCIL RECONVENES AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RiNo DENVER GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 22-1426 A resolution by the Council of the City and County of Denver, sitting ex officio as the Board of Directors of the RiNo Denver General Improvement District, approving a Work Plan, adopting a Budget, imposing Capital Charges and Maintenance Charges, approving a Mill Levy, and making appropriations for the 2023 Fiscal Year, and approving an Amended Work Plan, adopting an Amended Budget, and making appropriations for the 2022 Fiscal Year, as necessary. Approves the 2023 Work Plan and Budget for the RiNo Denver General Improvement District in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-9-2022. Council sat as the Board of Directors of the RiNO Denver General Improvement District, commencing at 5:53 p.m., Council President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Resolution 22-1426. John Deffenbaugh and Brenden Desmond signed up to speak in favor of the resolution. Jesse Parris and Brandy Majors signed up to speak in opposition of the resolution. Michael Kerrigan of the Department of Finance delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, that Council Resolution 22-1426 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds (3) Page 26 COUNCIL RECONVENES AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUN VALLEY DENVER GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 22-1427 A resolution by the Council of the City and County of Denver, sitting ex officio as the Board of Directors of the Sun Valley Denver General Improvement District, approving a Work Plan, adopting a Budget and making appropriations for the Budget Years 2022 and 2023. Approves the 2023 Work Plan and Budget for the Sun Valley Denver General Improvement District in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-9-2022. Council sat as the Board of Directors of the Sun Valley Denver General Improvement District, commencing at 6:02 p.m., Council President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Resolution 22-1427. No speakers signed up to speak neither for nor against the resolution. Michael Kerrigan of the Department of Finance delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Kashmann, that Council Resolution 22-1427 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (9) Nay: CdeBaca (1) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds (3) COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Torres announced that on Monday, December 5, 2022, Council will hold a two-hour courtesy public hearing on Council Bill 22-1430, approving and accepting the Park Hill Golf Course Small Area Plan, which plan shall become a part of the Comprehensive Plan 2040 for the City and County of Denver pursuant to the provisions of Section 12-61 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code. Page 27 ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Torres adjourned the meeting at 6:12 p.m. President Attested by me with the Corporate Seal of the City and County of Denver Clerk and Recorder, Ex-Officio Clerk of the City and County of Denver Page 28