City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · December 5, 2022
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, December 5, 2022 3:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Hinds led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Councilmember Hinds led the Land Acknowledgement.
ROLL CALL
Council members Gilmore and Sawyer attended the meeting virtually.
Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
22-1613 Minutes of Monday, November 28, 2022
The minutes of Monday, November 28, 2022 were distributed to members of
Council. Council President Torres ordered the minutes approved.
Approved
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council members Kashmann, Flynn and Hinds offered announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
No items were called out for a separate vote.
BLOCK VOTE
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Approved the consent agenda
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
PROCLAMATIONS
22-1616 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career of Jeff Shoemaker.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Proclamation 22-1616 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
22-1524 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc.,
concerning professional services for commissioning and quality assurance
at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, 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 (202262769). 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 11-23-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 22-1524 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
22-1530 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Mi Casa Resource Center to
continue to provide job related technical skills training, coaching,
navigation, and employment placement support to individuals who have
been adversely and disproportionately affected by COVID-19.
Amends a contract with Mi Casa Resource Center to add $243,000 for a new contract
total of $568,000 and 10 months for a new end date of 6-30-2023 to continue to
provide job related technical skills training, coaching, navigation, and employment
placement support to individuals who have been adversely and disproportionately
affected by COVID-19, citywide (202160434-00/ 202264460-01). 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 11-23-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 22-1530 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Finance & Governance Committee
22-1504 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Denver
Immigrant and Refugee Commission.
Approves the Mayoral appointments of Deena Duwaik, Conor Gleason, and Raksha
Vasudevan to the Denver Immigrant and Refugee Commission for terms effective
immediately and expiring 4-15-2025, or until successors are duly appointed. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-22-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 22-1504 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
22-1525 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.
allowing payments to be processed to the fleet vendor via the escrow bank
and to align fleet equipment specifications with Colorado vehicle width
laws.
Amends a capital lease purchase agreement with JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. to
modify the exhibits, allowing payments to be processed to the fleet vendor via the
escrow bank and to align fleet equipment specifications with Colorado vehicle width
laws. No change to agreement amount or duration
(FINAN-202265653/202262871-01). 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 11-22-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 22-1525 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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22-1529 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Chase Paymentech, LLC to
continue supporting credit card processing services and associated fees
through 2023, citywide.
Amends a contract with Chase Paymentech, LLC to add $10,000,000 for a new total
of $90,000,000 to continue supporting credit card processing services and associated
fees through 2023, citywide. No change to contract duration (FINAN-201520122/
FINAN-202055923-03). 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 11-22-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 22-1529 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
22-1502 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Concrete Works of Colorado, Inc. to complete
sanitary and storm system improvements.
Approves a contract with Concrete Works of Colorado, Inc. for $4,880,900.95 and
270 days to complete sanitary system improvements near 29th Avenue and Speer
Boulevard in Council District 1, and storm system improvements near Louisiana
Avenue and South Pearl Street in Council District 7 (202261962). 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 11-22-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 22-1502 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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22-1503 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Parsons Transportation Group,
Inc. to continue providing design services for the Colfax Bus Rapid Transit
project.
Amends a contract with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. by adding $19,271,215
for a new total of $24,141,015 and 5 years for a new end date of 12-31-2028 to
continue providing design services for the Colfax Bus Rapid Transit project in Council
Districts 5, 8, 9 and 10 (202055954-01/202265292-01). 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 11-22-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 22-1503 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
22-1507 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and Sill-Terhar Motors, Inc. to buy 17 2022 Ford
Escapes to be used exclusively by Department of Transportation and
Infrastructure Wastewater Operations.
Approves a purchase order with Sill-Terhar Motors, Inc. for $603,245 to buy 17 2022
Ford Escapes to be used exclusively by Department of Transportation and
Infrastructure Wastewater Operations, citywide (PO-00121724). 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 11-22-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 22-1507 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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22-1515 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Silva Construction, Inc. for ADA ramp and concrete
repair, including associated paving and landscaping restoration needed as
part of phase 3 work, citywide.
Approves a contract with Silva Construction, Inc. for $2,708,933 and 200 days for
ADA ramp and concrete repair, including associated paving and landscaping
restoration needed as part of phase 3 work, citywide (DOTI-202264320). 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 11-22-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 22-1515 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
22-1518 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Roll-Off Solutions, Inc. dba Little Dumpsters to
temporarily augment the City's Solid Waste Management efforts beginning
in January 2023 for Citywide weekly recycling to residents covered by
Volume-Based Trash Pricing, with recycling collection boundaries being
equally distributed into areas 'A, B, and C,' and Little Dumpsters’ route
covering the "C" collection area, located in Council Districts 4, 5, and 6.
Approves a contract with Roll-Off Solutions, Inc., doing business as Little Dumpsters,
for $13,500,000 and 3 years, to temporarily augment the city’s Solid Waste
Management efforts, with recycling collection boundaries being equally distributed
into areas ‘A, B, and C,’ and beginning in January 2023, will include weekly recycling
citywide to residents covered by Volume-Based Trash Pricing, with Little Dumpster’s
route covering the “C” collection area, located in Council Districts 4, 5, and 6
(DOTI-202265555). 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 11-22-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 22-1518 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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22-1519 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Handprint Architecture, Inc. to
continue providing professional design services for the Denver Police
Station District 5 relocation from 4685 Peoria Street to 12025 East 45th
Avenue in Council District 8.
Amends a contract with Handprint Architecture, Inc. by adding one year for a new
contract end date of 12-31-2023 to continue providing professional design services
for the Denver Police Station District 5 relocation from 4685 Peoria Street to 12025
East 45th Avenue in Council District 8. No change to contract amount
(DOTI-201952575-01/ 202265566-01). 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 11-22-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 22-1519 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
22-1520 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as a public alley bounded by Lawrence
Street, 35th Street, Larimer Street, and 34th Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as public alley, bounded by
Lawrence Street, 35th Street, Larimer Street, and 34th Street in Council District 9.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-22-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 22-1520 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
22-1521 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of Denver Connection
West Filing No. 2.
Approves a subdivision plat for Denver Connection West Filing No. 2, located
between Green Valley Ranch Boulevard and Bolling Drive and North Memphis Street
and North Airport Way in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 11-22-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 22-1521 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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22-1526 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Hardline Equipment, LLC to
align specifications for street sweepers and cab and chassis for trash and
compost trucks with Colorado vehicle requirements, citywide.
Amends a contract with Hardline Equipment, LLC to align specifications for street
sweepers and cab and chassis for trash and compost trucks with Colorado vehicle
requirements, citywide. No change to contract amount or duration
(DOTI-202265112-02/ 202262301-02). 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 11-22-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 22-1526 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
22-1480 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Analytics and Insights Matter,
LLC to continue work citywide to reduce stigma related to behavioral health
conditions.
Amends a contract with Analytics and Insights Matter, LLC by adding six months for
a new end date of 6-30-2023 to continue work to reduce stigma related to
behavioral health conditions, citywide. No change to agreement amount
(ENVHL-202157997/ 202265373 -02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 12-19-22. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 11-16-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 22-1480 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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22-1487 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and BUSCO, INC. to provide daily bus transportation to
individuals experiencing homelessness between designated central
downtown areas and various approved shelter locations citywide.
Approves a contract with BUSCO, INC. for $950,000 and through 12-31-2023 to
provide daily bus transportation to individuals experiencing homelessness between
designated central downtown areas and various approved shelter locations citywide
(HOST-202265184). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 12-19-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-16-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 22-1487 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
22-1527 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
Colorado Department of Public Safety concerning the “Crime Victim
Compensation” program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Public Safety,
Division of Criminal Justice for $734,098 and two years to continue funding
four Victim Advocates and one Specialty Unit Restitution Technician positions
in support of the Denver District Attorney’s Victim Advocate Project, citywide
(DATTY-202265311). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 12-19-22. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 11-23-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 22-1527 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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22-1528 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
United States Department of Justice concerning the “Denver
Anti-Trafficking Alliance Enhanced Collaborative Model” program and the
funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the United States Department of Justice,
Office of Justice Programs for $750,000 and three years to support the
Denver District Attorney’s Office in expanding the Denver Anti-Trafficking
Alliance and the prosecution of human trafficking cases, citywide
(DATTY-202265470). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 12-19-22. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 11-23-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 22-1528 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
22-1531 A resolution approving a proposed Fifth Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Waste Management Disposal
Services of Colorado, Inc. for the continued operation of a composting
facility at the Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site.
Amends a revenue agreement with Waste Management of Colorado, Inc. by adding
one year for a new end date of 12-31-2023 for the continued operation of a
composting facility at the Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site (D.A.D.S). No change to
the contract amount (ENVHL-201524286-03/ ESEQD-202265533). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-19-22. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-23-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 22-1531 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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22-1533 A resolution approving a proposed Seventh Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Pro Tier Leadership LLC to
continue providing leadership development opportunities for Denver
Human Services.
Amends a contract with Pro Tier Leadership, LLC by adding $96,100 for a new
contract total of $876,050 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-2023 to
continue to provide leadership development opportunities for multi-level managers
and leaders in Denver Human Services, including training, consulting and coaching
(SOCSV-201732824-07/ SOCSV-202264885-07). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-19-22. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 11-23-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 22-1533 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
22-1510 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the General
Government Special Revenue Fund Series for the “Youth Activities”
program and authorizing appropriations in the new fund.
Approves creating the “Youth Activities Programs Fund” in the General Government
Special Revenue Fund Series and appropriates funds from City and County of
Denver’s “Sharing Amount” from the sale of the Broncos Franchise. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-22-2022.
Council Bill 22-1510 was ordered published
Ordered published
22-1511 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Capital Fund in the Grant
and Other Money Projects Fund Series for the “Colfax Bus Rapid Transit
Aurora Contribution” program and authorizing appropriations in the new
fund.
Approves creating a new capital improvement fund “Colfax Bus Rapid Transit Aurora
Contribution” within the Grant and Other Money Projects Fund Series to receive and
expend funds from the City of Aurora related to an intergovernmental agreement for
the East Colfax Bus Rapid Transit Project; and to make appropriations into this
newly created fund. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
11-22-2022.
Council Bill 22-1511 was ordered published
Ordered published
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22-1523 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed third amendment to
the sub-award intergovernmental agreement between the City and County
of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority, d/b/a Denver Health
Medical Center, to implement the FEMA public assistance grant program for
COVID-19 response.
Amends a sub-award agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority to add
$6,279,895.12 for a new total of $25,321,060.50 to update the federal cost-share
requirements and to continue allowed managements costs associated with
implementing the FEMA public assistance grant program for Covid-19 response,
citywide. No change to contract duration (FINAN-202054689/ FINAN-
202265467-03). 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 11-22-2022.
Council Bill 22-1523 was ordered published
Ordered published
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
22-1501 A bill for an ordinance adopting a new Article XIV of Chapter 20 of
the Denver Revised Municipal Code concerning Cost-Recovery Districts.
Amends Chapter 20 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to add Article XIV,
concerning cost-recovery districts. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-22-2022.
Council Bill 22-1501 was ordered published
Ordered published
22-1506 A bill for an ordinance approving an intergovernmental agreement
with the City of Aurora to receive funding for design and preconstruction
services for the portion of the Colfax Bus Rapid Transit project located in
Aurora.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Aurora for $2,330,000
and through 12-31-2028 for the City of Aurora’s funding portion of the design and
preconstruction phase of the Colfax Bus Rapid Transit project in Council Districts 5,
8, 9 and 10 (202265080). 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 11-22-2022.
Council Bill 22-1506 was ordered published
Ordered published
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22-1512 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and School District No.
1 in the City and County of Denver, for the School Crossing Guard Program
of Denver Public Schools.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with School District No. 1 (Denver Public
Schools) for $1,250,000 and through 12-31-2027 for the School Crossing Guard
Program designed to supervise the safe crossing of elementary school age children
when crossing streets on their way to and from school, citywide (DOTI-202265530).
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 11-22-2022.
Council Bill 22-1512 was ordered published
Ordered published
22-1517 A bill for an ordinance vacating the North Clay Way right-of-way
located near 999 North Clay Way, with reservations.
Vacates the public right-of-way at 999 North Clay Way, with reservations, in Council
District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-22-2022.
Council Bill 22-1517 was ordered published
Ordered published
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
22-1137 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fifth Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Jefferson County
Public Health, for collaborative assistance to continue building food
systems and neighborhood environments as part of the Food In
Communities (FIC) program.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Jefferson County Public Health by
adding $198,000 for a new total $962,653.64 and one year for a new end date of
06-30-2023 to continue building collaborative food systems and neighborhood
environments to increase equitable access to healthy, affordable foods as part of the
Food in Communities (FIC) program, citywide (ENVHL-201842560/
ENVH-202264717). 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.
Council Bill 22-1137 was ordered published
Ordered published
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22-1470 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and
Hospital Authority, to provide the provision of interim mental health
services for individuals who have been court-ordered for inpatient
competency restoration and who are waiting for admission to an inpatient
bed as part of the requirements of Senate Bill 19-223.
Amends an agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority by adding
$270,237.11 for a new total of $837,882.91 and one year for a new end date of
6-30-2023 to provide the provision of interim mental health services for individuals
who have been court-ordered for inpatient competency restoration and who are
waiting for admission to an inpatient bed as part of the requirements of Senate Bill
19-223, citywide (SHERF-202056255-2/ SHERF-202263823-02). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-19-22. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-16-22.
Council Bill 22-1470 was ordered published
Ordered published
22-1505 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Tenth Amendatory
Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
City of Sheridan, to provide fire protection services within the municipal
boundary of the City of Sheridan.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Sheridan by adding
$7,346,400 for a new total of $27,731,294.10 and 3 years for a new end date of
12-31-2025 to provide fire protection services within the municipal boundary of the
City of Sheridan (FIRES-201208809-10/ FIRES-202265589-10). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-19-22. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-23-22.
Council Bill 22-1505 was ordered published
Ordered published
22-1532 A bill for an ordinance approving a Sixth Amendatory Agreement to
an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver
and Denver Health and Hospital Authority to continue providing medical
services for the Denver Human Services Child Welfare Division.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority
(DHHA) by adding $1,266,202 for a new contract total of $4,949,708 and one year
for a new end date of 12-31-2023 to continue providing medical services for the
Denver Human Services Child Welfare Division, citywide (SOCSV-2018-44199-06/
202264674-06). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 12-19-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-23-22.
Council Bill 22-1532 was ordered published
Ordered published
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 22-1475 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en
bloc, carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
22-1476 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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 22-1476 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en
bloc, carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 22-1477 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en
bloc, carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Torres announced that tonight, there will be a required
public hearing on Council Bill 22-1293, changing the zoning classification for
863 South High Street in Washington Park; and, 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. Anyone
wishing to speak on either of these matters must go online to sign up during
the recess of Council.
RECESS
Council took a recess.
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
PROCLAMATIONS
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:33 p.m., Council
President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 22-1293. No speakers
signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Jesse Parris and Brandy Majors signed up
to speak in favor of the bill. Fran Penafiel of Community Planning and Development
delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 22-1293 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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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.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:33 p.m., Council
President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 22-1293. Andrea
Morrow-Kraljic, R Drum, Penfield Tate, Amy Harris, Tracey MacDermott, Harry
Doby, Woody Garnsey, Michael Kosnett, Michael Serruto, Michael McCumber,
Shanta Harrison, Georgia Garnsey, Juan Ramirez Anzures, Veronica Valenzuela, Jeff
Harbaugh, Bernadette Kelly, Jesse Parris and Brandy Majors signed up to speak in
opposition of the bill. Jasper Vue, Barbara Avent, Nolan Hahn, Keith Pryor, Michael
Reed, Adnan Syed, Adrian Davis, Laura Leckband, Doug Snyder, Mary Coddington,
Roger Cobb, Dane Washington, Kevin Marchman, Robert Greer, Muhammad Khan,
Shareef Aleem, Tobin Stone, LaMone Noles, Bill Fulton, Justin Petaccio, Jason
McBride, Robert Duncan, Samie Burnett, Mordecai Scott, Quincy Shannon, Jice
Johnson, Courtney Hysaw, Terri Hobart, Jerry Demmer, Jevon Taylor, April
Denmon, Yoseph Assefa, Norman Harris, Justin Habtout, Derek Parks, Ryan Keeney,
David Pardo, Greg Holm, Cory Thurman, Joyce E. Scott - Robinson, Kevin Matthews,
Rodney D Bell, Edwin Bell, John Desmond, Tchaka King, Jeff Martinez, Anita West
Berry, Les Berry, Richard Poole, Helen Bradshaw, Abdur-Rahim Ali, Carroll Watkins
Ali, Mark Marshall, Benjamin Townsend, Gretchen Armijo, Jenna Diaz-Ganzalez,
Andrew Lefkowits, Darcy Wilson, Luchia Brown, Anna DeWitt and Chris Watson
signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Courtney Levingston of Community Planning
and Development delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 22-1430 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, Torres (10)
Nay: CdeBaca, Kashmann, Sawyer (3)
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Torres
adjourned the meeting at 9:51 p.m.
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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, December 5, 2022
City and County of Denver
Robin Kniech........................At Large Paul Kashmann..................District 6
Deborah “Debbie” Ortega.......At Large Jolon Clark.........................District 7
Amanda P. Sandoval.............District 1 Christopher Herndon...........District 8
Kevin Flynn........................District 2 Candi CdeBaca...................District 9
Jamie Torres.......................District 3 Chris Hinds.......................District 10
Kendra Black.......................District 4 Stacie Gilmore...................District 11
Amanda Sawyer..................District 5 Bonita Roznos........Executive Director
Mar'quasa Maes.................Secretary
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
22-1613 Minutes of Monday, November 28, 2022
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
22-1616 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career of Jeff Shoemaker.
Sponsor Clark
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
22-1524 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc.,
concerning professional services for commissioning and quality assurance
at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, 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 (202262769). 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 11-23-2022.
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22-1530 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Mi Casa Resource Center to
continue to provide job related technical skills training, coaching,
navigation, and employment placement support to individuals who have
been adversely and disproportionately affected by COVID-19.
Amends a contract with Mi Casa Resource Center to add $243,000 for a new contract
total of $568,000 and 10 months for a new end date of 6-30-2023 to continue to
provide job related technical skills training, coaching, navigation, and employment
placement support to individuals who have been adversely and disproportionately
affected by COVID-19, citywide (202160434-00/ 202264460-01). 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 11-23-2022.
Finance & Governance Committee
22-1504 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Denver
Immigrant and Refugee Commission.
Approves the Mayoral appointments of Deena Duwaik, Conor Gleason, and Raksha
Vasudevan to the Denver Immigrant and Refugee Commission for terms effective
immediately and expiring 4-15-2025, or until successors are duly appointed. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-22-2022.
22-1525 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.
allowing payments to be processed to the fleet vendor via the escrow bank
and to align fleet equipment specifications with Colorado vehicle width
laws.
Amends a capital lease purchase agreement with JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. to
modify the exhibits, allowing payments to be processed to the fleet vendor via the
escrow bank and to align fleet equipment specifications with Colorado vehicle width
laws. No change to agreement amount or duration
(FINAN-202265653/202262871-01). 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 11-22-2022.
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22-1529 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Chase Paymentech, LLC to
continue supporting credit card processing services and associated fees
through 2023, citywide.
Amends a contract with Chase Paymentech, LLC to add $10,000,000 for a new total
of $90,000,000 to continue supporting credit card processing services and associated
fees through 2023, citywide. No change to contract duration (FINAN-201520122/
FINAN-202055923-03). 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 11-22-2022.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
22-1502 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Concrete Works of Colorado, Inc. to complete
sanitary and storm system improvements.
Approves a contract with Concrete Works of Colorado, Inc. for $4,880,900.95 and
270 days to complete sanitary system improvements near 29th Avenue and Speer
Boulevard in Council District 1, and storm system improvements near Louisiana
Avenue and South Pearl Street in Council District 7 (202261962). 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 11-22-2022.
22-1503 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Parsons Transportation Group,
Inc. to continue providing design services for the Colfax Bus Rapid Transit
project.
Amends a contract with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. by adding $19,271,215
for a new total of $24,141,015 and 5 years for a new end date of 12-31-2028 to
continue providing design services for the Colfax Bus Rapid Transit project in Council
Districts 5, 8, 9 and 10 (202055954-01/202265292-01). 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 11-22-2022.
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22-1507 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and Sill-Terhar Motors, Inc. to buy 17 2022 Ford
Escapes to be used exclusively by Department of Transportation and
Infrastructure Wastewater Operations.
Approves a purchase order with Sill-Terhar Motors, Inc. for $603,245 to buy 17 2022
Ford Escapes to be used exclusively by Department of Transportation and
Infrastructure Wastewater Operations, citywide (PO-00121724). 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 11-22-2022.
22-1508 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Silva Construction, Inc. for ADA ramp and concrete
repair, including associated paving and landscaping restoration needed as
part of this phase 4 work, citywide.
Approves a contract with Silva Construction, Inc. for $2,777,483 and 200 days for
ADA ramp and concrete repair, including associated paving and landscaping
restoration needed as part of this phase 4 work, citywide (202264319). 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 11-22-2022.
22-1515 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Silva Construction, Inc. for ADA ramp and concrete
repair, including associated paving and landscaping restoration needed as
part of phase 3 work, citywide.
Approves a contract with Silva Construction, Inc. for $2,708,933 and 200 days for
ADA ramp and concrete repair, including associated paving and landscaping
restoration needed as part of phase 3 work, citywide (DOTI-202264320). 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 11-22-2022.
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22-1518 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Roll-Off Solutions, Inc. dba Little Dumpsters to
temporarily augment the City's Solid Waste Management efforts beginning
in January 2023 for Citywide weekly recycling to residents covered by
Volume-Based Trash Pricing, with recycling collection boundaries being
equally distributed into areas 'A, B, and C,' and Little Dumpsters’ route
covering the "C" collection area, located in Council Districts 4, 5, and 6.
Approves a contract with Roll-Off Solutions, Inc., doing business as Little Dumpsters,
for $13,500,000 and 3 years, to temporarily augment the city’s Solid Waste
Management efforts, with recycling collection boundaries being equally distributed
into areas ‘A, B, and C,’ and beginning in January 2023, will include weekly recycling
citywide to residents covered by Volume-Based Trash Pricing, with Little Dumpster’s
route covering the “C” collection area, located in Council Districts 4, 5, and 6
(DOTI-202265555). 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 11-22-2022.
22-1519 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Handprint Architecture, Inc. to
continue providing professional design services for the Denver Police
Station District 5 relocation from 4685 Peoria Street to 12025 East 45th
Avenue in Council District 8.
Amends a contract with Handprint Architecture, Inc. by adding one year for a new
contract end date of 12-31-2023 to continue providing professional design services
for the Denver Police Station District 5 relocation from 4685 Peoria Street to 12025
East 45th Avenue in Council District 8. No change to contract amount
(DOTI-201952575-01/ 202265566-01). 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 11-22-2022.
22-1520 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as a public alley bounded by Lawrence
Street, 35th Street, Larimer Street, and 34th Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as public alley, bounded by
Lawrence Street, 35th Street, Larimer Street, and 34th Street in Council District 9.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-22-2022.
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22-1521 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of Denver
Connection West Filing No. 2.
Approves a subdivision plat for Denver Connection West Filing No. 2, located
between Green Valley Ranch Boulevard and Bolling Drive and North Memphis Street
and North Airport Way in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 11-22-2022.
22-1526 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Hardline Equipment, LLC to
align specifications for street sweepers and cab and chassis for trash and
compost trucks with Colorado vehicle requirements, citywide.
Amends a contract with Hardline Equipment, LLC to align specifications for street
sweepers and cab and chassis for trash and compost trucks with Colorado vehicle
requirements, citywide. No change to contract amount or duration
(DOTI-202265112-02/ 202262301-02). 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 11-22-2022.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
22-1480 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Analytics and Insights Matter,
LLC to continue work citywide to reduce stigma related to behavioral health
conditions.
Amends a contract with Analytics and Insights Matter, LLC by adding six months for
a new end date of 6-30-2023 to continue work to reduce stigma related to
behavioral health conditions, citywide. No change to agreement amount
(ENVHL-202157997/ 202265373 -02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 12-19-22. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 11-16-22.
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22-1487 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and BUSCO, INC. to provide daily bus transportation to
individuals experiencing homelessness between designated central
downtown areas and various approved shelter locations citywide.
Approves a contract with BUSCO, INC. for $950,000 and through 12-31-2023 to
provide daily bus transportation to individuals experiencing homelessness between
designated central downtown areas and various approved shelter locations citywide
(HOST-202265184). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 12-19-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-16-22.
22-1527 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
Colorado Department of Public Safety concerning the “Crime Victim
Compensation” program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Public Safety,
Division of Criminal Justice for $734,098 and two years to continue funding
four Victim Advocates and one Specialty Unit Restitution Technician positions
in support of the Denver District Attorney’s Victim Advocate Project, citywide
(DATTY-202265311). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 12-19-22. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 11-23-22.
22-1528 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
United States Department of Justice concerning the “Denver
Anti-Trafficking Alliance Enhanced Collaborative Model” program and the
funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the United States Department of Justice,
Office of Justice Programs for $750,000 and three years to support the
Denver District Attorney’s Office in expanding the Denver Anti-Trafficking
Alliance and the prosecution of human trafficking cases, citywide
(DATTY-202265470). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 12-19-22. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 11-23-22.
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22-1531 A resolution approving a proposed Fifth Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Waste Management Disposal
Services of Colorado, Inc. for the continued operation of a composting
facility at the Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site.
Amends a revenue agreement with Waste Management of Colorado, Inc. by adding
one year for a new end date of 12-31-2023 for the continued operation of a
composting facility at the Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site (D.A.D.S). No change to
the contract amount (ENVHL-201524286-03/ ESEQD-202265533). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-19-22. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-23-22.
22-1533 A resolution approving a proposed Seventh Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Pro Tier Leadership
LLC to continue providing leadership development opportunities for Denver
Human Services.
Amends a contract with Pro Tier Leadership, LLC by adding $96,100 for a new
contract total of $876,050 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-2023 to
continue to provide leadership development opportunities for multi-level managers
and leaders in Denver Human Services, including training, consulting and coaching
(SOCSV-201732824-07/ SOCSV-202264885-07). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-19-22. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 11-23-22.
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
22-1510 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the General
Government Special Revenue Fund Series for the “Youth Activities”
program and authorizing appropriations in the new fund.
Approves creating the “Youth Activities Programs Fund” in the General Government
Special Revenue Fund Series and appropriates funds from City and County of
Denver’s “Sharing Amount” from the sale of the Broncos Franchise. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-22-2022.
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22-1511 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Capital Fund in the
Grant and Other Money Projects Fund Series for the “Colfax Bus Rapid
Transit Aurora Contribution” program and authorizing appropriations in the
new fund.
Approves creating a new capital improvement fund “Colfax Bus Rapid Transit Aurora
Contribution” within the Grant and Other Money Projects Fund Series to receive and
expend funds from the City of Aurora related to an intergovernmental agreement for
the East Colfax Bus Rapid Transit Project; and to make appropriations into this
newly created fund. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
11-22-2022.
22-1523 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed third amendment to
the sub-award intergovernmental agreement between the City and County
of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority, d/b/a Denver Health
Medical Center, to implement the FEMA public assistance grant program for
COVID-19 response.
Amends a sub-award agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority to add
$6,279,895.12 for a new total of $25,321,060.50 to update the federal cost-share
requirements and to continue allowed managements costs associated with
implementing the FEMA public assistance grant program for Covid-19 response,
citywide. No change to contract duration (FINAN-202054689/ FINAN-
202265467-03). 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 11-22-2022.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
22-1501 A bill for an ordinance adopting a new Article XIV of Chapter 20 of
the Denver Revised Municipal Code concerning Cost-Recovery Districts.
Amends Chapter 20 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to add Article XIV,
concerning cost-recovery districts. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-22-2022.
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22-1506 A bill for an ordinance approving an intergovernmental agreement
with the City of Aurora to receive funding for design and preconstruction
services for the portion of the Colfax Bus Rapid Transit project located in
Aurora.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Aurora for $2,330,000
and through 12-31-2028 for the City of Aurora’s funding portion of the design and
preconstruction phase of the Colfax Bus Rapid Transit project in Council Districts 5,
8, 9 and 10 (202265080). 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 11-22-2022.
22-1512 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and School District No.
1 in the City and County of Denver, for the School Crossing Guard Program
of Denver Public Schools.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with School District No. 1 (Denver Public
Schools) for $1,250,000 and through 12-31-2027 for the School Crossing Guard
Program designed to supervise the safe crossing of elementary school age children
when crossing streets on their way to and from school, citywide (DOTI-202265530).
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 11-22-2022.
22-1517 A bill for an ordinance vacating the North Clay Way right-of-way
located near 999 North Clay Way, with reservations.
Vacates the public right-of-way at 999 North Clay Way, with reservations, in Council
District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-22-2022.
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
22-1137 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fifth Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Jefferson County
Public Health, for collaborative assistance to continue building food
systems and neighborhood environments as part of the Food In
Communities (FIC) program.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Jefferson County Public Health by
adding $198,000 for a new total $962,653.64 and one year for a new end date of
06-30-2023 to continue building collaborative food systems and neighborhood
environments to increase equitable access to healthy, affordable foods as part of the
Food in Communities (FIC) program, citywide (ENVHL-201842560/
ENVH-202264717). 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.
22-1470 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and
Hospital Authority, to provide the provision of interim mental health
services for individuals who have been court-ordered for inpatient
competency restoration and who are waiting for admission to an inpatient
bed as part of the requirements of Senate Bill 19-223.
Amends an agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority by adding
$270,237.11 for a new total of $837,882.91 and one year for a new end date of
6-30-2023 to provide the provision of interim mental health services for individuals
who have been court-ordered for inpatient competency restoration and who are
waiting for admission to an inpatient bed as part of the requirements of Senate Bill
19-223, citywide (SHERF-202056255-2/ SHERF-202263823-02). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-19-22. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-16-22.
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22-1505 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Tenth Amendatory
Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
City of Sheridan, to provide fire protection services within the municipal
boundary of the City of Sheridan.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Sheridan by adding
$7,346,400 for a new total of $27,731,294.10 and 3 years for a new end date of
12-31-2025 to provide fire protection services within the municipal boundary of the
City of Sheridan (FIRES-201208809-10/ FIRES-202265589-10). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-19-22. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-23-22.
22-1532 A bill for an ordinance approving a Sixth Amendatory Agreement
to an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of
Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority to continue providing
medical services for the Denver Human Services Child Welfare Division.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority
(DHHA) by adding $1,266,202 for a new contract total of $4,949,708 and one year
for a new end date of 12-31-2023 to continue providing medical services for the
Denver Human Services Child Welfare Division, citywide (SOCSV-2018-44199-06/
202264674-06). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 12-19-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-23-22.
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
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.
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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.
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.
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 22-1293,
changing the zoning classification for 863 South High Street in Washington
Park; and, 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. Anyone wishing to speak on either of these matters
must go online to sign up during the recess of Council.
RECESS
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR
SESSION
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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PROCLAMATIONS
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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.
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.
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
ADJOURN
PENDING
FOR 12-12-2022:
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
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