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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 3, 2023 3:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Sandoval led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Councilmember Sandoval led the Land Acknowledgement. ROLL CALL Present: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Absent: CdeBaca (1) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 23-0000 Minutes of Monday, December 19, 2022 The minutes of Monday, December 19, 2022 were distributed to members of Council. Council President Torres ordered the minutes approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council members Ortega and Sandoval offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS 23-0007 A proclamation welcoming the 117th National Western Stock Show, Rodeo and Horse Show to Denver and celebrating the completion of the CSU Spur campus as part of the reimagined National Western Center. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Proclamation 23-0007 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca (1) Page 1 RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT Items called out for a separate vote: RESOLUTIONS Finance & Governance Committee 22-1631 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Village Collaborative for use of city land as a tiny home community site in Council District 9. Amends a revocable license agreement with Colorado Village Collaborative to correct the address of the licensed premises from 4201 North Monroe Street to 4121 North Monroe Street, for use of vacant city land as a tiny home community site in Council District 9. No change to amount or duration (FINAN-202161442/FINAN-202161442-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-13-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-1631 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (11) Nay: Sawyer (1) Absent: CdeBaca (1) BLOCK VOTE A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote: Approved the consent agenda Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca (1) RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 22-1618 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Oracle America, Inc., concerning licenses, hosting, and cloud services at Denver International Airport. Approves a purchase order with Oracle America, Inc. for $796,210.56 for 2023 Primavera Unifier, P6, licenses, hosting, and cloud services for use at Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (PO-00123967). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-14-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1618 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Page 2 Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca (1) 22-1619 A resolution approving a proposed Lease Agreement between the City and County of Denver and G2 Secure Staff, LLC, concerning leasing office space to administer wheelchair deployment and security services for client airlines at Denver International Airport. Approves a lease agreement with G2 Secure Staff, LLC for rates and charges and 2 years, plus 3 one-year options to extend, to lease 285.5 square feet of office space to administer their wheelchair deployment and security services for client airlines at Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (PLANE-202264938). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-14-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1619 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca (1) 22-1620 A resolution approving a proposed On-Call Contract between the City and County of Denver and Catalyst Marketing Agency, LLC, providing comprehensive strategic marketing and creative services for Denver International Airport. Approves an on-call contract with Catalyst Marketing Agency, LLC for $4,719,667 and 3 years, plus 2 one-year options to extend, to provide comprehensive strategic marketing and creative services for Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (PLANE-202262971). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-14-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1620 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca (1) Page 3 Finance & Governance Committee 22-1637 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Galls, LLC to purchase uniforms for the Denver Fire Department. Approves a master purchase order with Galls, LLC for $600,000 and through 9-1-2025, with 2 one-year options to extend, to purchase uniforms for the Denver Fire Department (SC-00007079). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-23-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-20-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1637 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca (1) 22-1638 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Ryders Public Safety, LLC to purchase uniforms for the Denver Fire Department. Approves a master purchase order with Ryder Public Safety, LLC for $600,000 and through 9-1-2025, with 2 one-year options to extend, to purchase uniforms for the Denver Fire Department (SC-00007082). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-23-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-20-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1638 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca (1) Page 4 22-1644 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Rave Wireless, Inc. to train and implement internal SMS text messaging services with city employees for use in non-emergency situations. Amends a contract with Rave Wireless, Inc. by adding $200,900 for a new total of $1,311,561.76 to train and implement internal SMS text messaging services with city employees for use in non-emergency situations, promoting timely, relevant, easily accessible information sharing, especially for employees working in the field. No change to contract duration (TECHS-201520827/ TECHS-202265785-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-23-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-20-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1644 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca (1) 22-1645 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Victory Supply, LLC to purchase uniforms and personal care items for inmates at the Denver Sheriff's Department Detention Center. Approves a master purchase order with Victory Supply, LLC for $1,500,000 and through 9-1-2023, with four 1-year options to extend, to purchase uniforms and personal care items for inmates at the Denver Sheriff’s Department Detention Center (SC-00007367). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-23-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-20-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1645 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca (1) Page 5 22-1646 A resolution of city council consenting to the appointment of Lisabeth Pérez Castle. Approves the Citizen Oversight Board appointment of Lisabeth Pérez Castle Esq. as the Independent Monitor. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-20-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1646 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca (1) 22-1648 A resolution approving a proposed Funding and Assignment Agreement between the City and County of Denver, Urban Peak Denver and The Peak, Inc., for the construction of a shelter facility comprised of at least 136 beds, totaling an amount not to exceed as approved by voters in the 2021 RISE Denver General Obligation Bond package. Approves a funding and assignment agreement with Urban Peak Denver and The Peak, Inc. for $16,764,567 as part of the approved RISE Denver General Obligation Bond projects, to construct a shelter facility with a minimum of 136 beds serving minors and transition-aged youth, with a 60-year covenant for operating the shelter, located at 1630 South Acoma Street in Council District 7 (202265966-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-23-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-20-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1648 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca (1) Page 6 22-1654 A resolution approving a proposed Seventh Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and JBK Hotels, LLC, doing business as Aloft, to provide 140 rooms to people experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 crisis and to complete property restoration, with occupant move-out beginning in April and concluding no later than 4-30-2023 in Council District 9. Amends an occupancy agreement with JBK Hotels, LLC doing business as Aloft, by adding $2,968,000 for a new total of $16,235,500 and seven (7) months for a new end date of 7-31-2023 to provide 140 rooms to people experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 crisis and to complete property restoration, with occupant move-out beginning in April and concluding no later than 4-30-2023 in Council District 9 (FINAN-202054515/ 202265720-07). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-23-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-20-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1654 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca (1) 22-1655 A resolution approving a proposed Seventh Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and JBK Hotels, LLC, doing business as Aloft, to provide food services to those people experiencing homelessness during the COVID 19 crisis staying at a hotel in Council District 9. Amends a food service agreement with JBK Hotels, LLC, doing business as Aloft, by adding $420,000 for a new total of $3,759,700 and four (4) months for a new end date of 4-30-2023 to provide food services to those people experiencing homelessness during the COVID 19 crisis staying at a hotel in Council District 9 (FINAN-202054604-07/ FINAN-202265806-07). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-23-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-20-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1655 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca (1) Page 7 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 22-1623 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Kraemer North America, LLC to construct the Safe Routes to School project to improve pedestrian safety and comfort going to and from McAuliffe International School in Council District 8. Approves a contract with Kraemer North America, LLC for $2,262,770.12 and 180 days to construct the Safe Routes to School project to improve pedestrian safety and comfort going to and from McAuliffe International School in Council District 8 (DOTI 202264125). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-23-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-13-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1623 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca (1) 22-1626 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as: 1) East 17th Avenue, located at the intersection of East 17th Avenue and North Washington Street; and 2) Public Alley, bounded by East 17th Avenue, North Pearl Street, East 18th Avenue, and North Washington Street. Dedicates two parcels of land as 1) East 17th Avenue, located at the intersection of East 17th Avenue, and North Washington Street, and 2) public alley, bounded by East 17th Avenue, North Pearl Street, East 18th Avenue, and North Washington Street in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-13-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1626 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca (1) Page 8 22-1650 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as: 1) North Dunkirk Street, located at the intersection of North Dunkirk Street and High Point Boulevard, and 2) High Point Boulevard, located at the intersection of High Point Boulevard and North Dunkirk Street. Dedicates a parcel of land as 1) North Dunkirk Street, located at the intersection of North Dunkirk Street and High Point Boulevard and 2) High Point Boulevard, located at the intersection of High Point Boulevard and North Dunkirk Street in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-20-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1650 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca (1) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 22-1621 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Bayaud Enterprises, Inc. to be utilized for employment services including administration of the Denver Day Works (DDW) program, citywide. Amends a contract with Bayaud Enterprises, Inc. by adding $746,900 for a new contract total of $2,199,100 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-2023 to fund participant wages, services provision, and staffing to continue operating the Denver Day Works (DDW) Program, citywide (HOST-202057225/ HOST-202265614-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-14-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1621 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca (1) Page 9 22-1610 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendment, Modification, Assignment, and Assumption Agreement between the City and County of Denver, Del Norte Neighborhood Development Corporation and Renewal Residences, LLC pertaining to a 30-unit affordable residential property located at 1135 Logan Street in Council District 10. Amends a loan agreement with Del Norte Neighborhood Development Corporation to make corrections and allow for the sale of the property and for the assumption of the City’s loan agreement by Renewal Residences, LLC for a 30-unit affordable residential property located at 1135 Logan Street in Council District 10. No change to contract duration or amount (CE1Y121/ HOST-202264559-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-23-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-7-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 22-1610 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca (1) 23-0003 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 Local Affairs (DOLA) concerning the “City and County of Denver Emergency Migrant Response” grant program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs for $1,500,000 and through 12-31-2023 for city costs associated with supporting the influx of migrant arrivals in Denver, citywide (SOCSV-202266266). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-23-2023. Councilmember Torres approved direct filing this item on 12-28-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-0003 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca (1) Page 10 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Finance & Governance Committee 22-1614 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 58 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to provide a civil penalty for the offense of wage theft and clarifying enforcement provisions for wage violations in connection therewith. Amends Chapter 58 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to provide a civil penalty for the offense of wage theft and clarifying enforcement provisions for wage violations in connection therewith. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-20-2022. Council Bill 22-1614 was ordered published with a future courtesy public hearing on 1-9-2023 Ordered published with a future courtesy public hearing 22-1633 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a recission from and an appropriation in the Wastewater Enterprise Fund to make a cash transfer to the Wastewater Division Planned Fleet Replacement Special Revenue Fund and authorizing the purchase of capital equipment in the Fund. Approves a rescission from and an appropriation in the Enterprise Fund (72100) to make a cash transfer to the Wastewater Planned Fleet Replacement Fund (72200) and authorizes the purchase of a vehicle from the Wastewater Planned Fleet Replacement Fund to support clean-up operations preventing debris from getting in waterways. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-13-2022. Council Bill 22-1633 was ordered published Ordered published 22-1649 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1317, Series of 2022 to change the capital budget rescission from Fund 34991 to Fund 33069 and to approve a transfer of cash between Fund 33069 to Fund 34991. Amends the ordinance approved by CB22-1317 to correct a clerical error by changing the capital budget rescission from fund 34991 to fund 33069 and approving a cash transfer between fund 33069 and 34991. No change to original appropriation amounts. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-20-2022. Council Bill 22-1649 was ordered published Ordered published Page 11 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 22-1602 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 365 South Ogden Street in Washington Park West. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-B to U-SU-B1, located at 365 South Ogden Street in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-6-2022. Final Consideration 1-30-2023 | Required Public Hearing Council Bill 22-1602 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 1-30-2023 Ordered published with a future required public hearing 22-1603 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1772 & 1788 South Acoma Street in Overland. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from I-A, UO2 to I-MX-5, located at 1772 and 1788 South Acoma Street in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-6-2022. Final Consideration 1-30-2023 | Required Public Hearing Council Bill 22-1603 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 1-30-2023 Ordered published with a future required public hearing 22-1625 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver, for certain transportation, safety, and green space improvements at the intersection of 32nd Avenue and Shoshone Street in Council District 1. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver (DHA) for $900,000 and through 7-1-2023 for the city to make transportation, safety, and green space improvements at the intersection of 32nd Avenue and Shoshone Street, next to the DHA property being redeveloped at 3210 North Shoshone Street in Council District 1 (DOTI-202265717). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-13-2022. Council Bill 22-1625 was ordered published Ordered published 22-1627 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing an easement, in its entirety, reserved in Ordinance No. 107, Series of 1985, recorded with Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 1985086465 located at 3300 Blake Street. Relinquishes the easement in its entirety as established in the Ordinance No. 107, Series of 1985, located at 3300 Blake Street in Council District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-13-2022. Council Bill 22-1627 was ordered published Ordered published Page 12 22-1630 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing a portion of the easement reserved in Ordinance No. 584, Series of 1991, recorded with Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 1991075551, located in the vacated alley bounded by 36th Street, Chestnut Place, 38th Street, and Delgany Street. Relinquishes a portion of the alley easement as established in Vacating Ordinance No. 584, Series of 1991, located in the vacated alley bounded by 36th Street, 38th Street, Delgany Street, and Chestnut Place in Council District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-13-2022. Council Bill 22-1630 was ordered published Ordered published 22-1651 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of right-of-way located near East Mississippi Drive and South Parker Road, with reservations. Vacates approximately 17,876 square feet of right-of-way near East Mississippi Drive and South Parker Road, with reservations in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-20-2022. Council Bill 22-1651 was ordered published Ordered published 22-1653 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 10 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code concerning buildings and building regulations, to adopt the 2022 Denver Building Code, Denver Fire Code, and Denver Green Code. Amends Article II, Chapter 10 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code concerning buildings and building regulations to adopt the 2022 Denver Building Code, Denver Fire Code, and Denver Green Code. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-20-2022. Council Bill 22-1653 was ordered published as amended Ordered published as amended Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 22-1564 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority (DHHA), for maternal child health services for care coordination for children and youth with special healthcare needs. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority (DHHA) for $500,000 and through 09-30-2023 for maternal child health services for care coordination for children and youth with special healthcare needs, including general consultation to families, service navigation, coordination between providers, and other services, citywide (ENVHL-202265544). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-30-2022. Council Bill 22-1564 was ordered published Ordered published Page 13 22-1622 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver, to extend the term, modify the scope of services, and provide additional funding for the construction of accessory dwelling units that will benefit low-income households, citywide. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver by adding $630,000 for a new total of $1,130,000 and two years for a new end date of 12-31-2024 and to modify certain terms of the program to continue supporting the construction of additional accessory dwelling units for low-income households through the West Denver Renaissance Collaborative to mitigate involuntary displacement, citywide (OEDEV-201846549/ HOST-202265146-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-14-2022. Council Bill 22-1622 was ordered published Ordered published BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 22-1606 A bill for an ordinance amending article II of chapter 32 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to modify food licensing categories and fees. Amends Article II, Chapter 32 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to modify food licensing categories and fees. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-7-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 22-1606 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca (1) Page 14 Finance & Governance Committee 22-1449 A bill for an ordinance designating certain properties as being required for public use and authorizing use and acquisition thereof by negotiation or through condemnation proceedings of fee simple, easement and other interests, including any rights and interests related or appurtenant to properties designated as needed for the public access to Axton Ranch in Jefferson County, Colorado. Grants the authority to acquire through negotiated purchase or condemnation any property interest as needed for legal public access to Axton Ranch, including easement interests, access rights, improvements, buildings, fixtures, licenses, permits and other appurtenances. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-6-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 22-1449 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca (1) 22-1588 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 113 Series of 1985 to update outdated language and to authorize expenditures above $1,500 without requiring City Council approval. Amends Ordinance No. 113, Series of 1985, concerning the “Human Rights/Community Relations” Special Revenue Fund, to update outdated language, and to authorize expenditures above $1,500 without requiring City Council approval. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-6-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 22-1588 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca (1) Page 15 22-1596 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the Culture and Recreation Special Revenue Fund Series for the “Denver Public Library” Program and appropriating budget for the fund in 2023. Establishes the “Denver Public Library” Special Revenue Fund, as approved by Denver voters through Referred Ballot Measure 2I in the November 2022 election, which will receive property tax revenue to fund library services, per article XVIII, Chapter 53 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code, and appropriates $32,161,008 to this fund for 2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-6-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 22-1596 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca (1) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 22-1592 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Contract Amendment to an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Colorado Department of Human Services to adjust the award for the Disability Navigator Program. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the Colorado Department of Human Services - Office of Economic Security by reducing the agreement by $62,613.55 for a new total of $1,221,408.09, which reconciles the previously awarded amount and revised available allocation, to continue implementing the Disability Navigator Program, which assists persons with disabilities in navigating the application and/or appeal process for federal disability benefits under the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, citywide. No change to agreement term. (SOCSV-202160615/ SOCSV-202160615-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-9-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-7-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 22-1592 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca (1) Page 16 22-1611 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed First Amendment and Modification Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver, to align the terms of an affordable housing loan agreement with current standards and practices of the Department of Housing and Stability and clarify the term of affordability for the property, located at 998 North Navajo Street in Council District 3. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver to align the terms of an affordable housing loan agreement with current standards and practices of the Department of Housing and Stability and clarifies the term of affordability for the property, located at 998 North Navajo Street in Council District 3. No change to agreement duration or amount (OEDEV-201314253/ HOST-202265172). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-9-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-7-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 22-1611 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca (1) PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Torres announced that tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 22-1641, amending Article III of Chapter 15 of the Revised Municipal Code concerning the regulation of campaign finances. Anyone wishing to speak on this matter must go online to sign up during the recess of Council. RECESS Council took a recess. COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION UNFINISHED BUSINESS PROCLAMATIONS 23-0006 A proclamation recognizing January as Denver Blood Donor Month, recognizing Vitalant for its Lifesaving Work, and announcing the 2023 Southeast Denver Blood, Platelet & Plasma Donation Drive. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Proclamation 23-0006 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (9) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Gilmore, Herndon, Ortega (4) Page 17 PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Finance & Governance Committee 22-1641 A bill for an ordinance amending Article III of Chapter 15 of the Revised Municipal Code concerning the regulation of campaign finances. Amends Article III of Chapter 15 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to update provisions in preparation for the 2023 municipal elections by synchronizing reporting deadlines with the revised election date, adjusting the qualifying period for public funding to match the voter-approved petition deadline, adjusting reporting deadlines for increased frequency, improving administrability of new voter-approved debate requirements, lowering the required number of debates for candidates seeking public funding, clarifying existing unclear contribution limits with a visual aid, and updating definitions for intelligibility. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-6-2022. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:39 p.m., Council President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 22-1641. No speakers signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Jesse Parris signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Andy Szekeres of the Clerk and Recorders Office delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 22-1641 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (9) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Gilmore, Herndon, Ortega (4) PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Torres announced that on Monday, January 9, 2023, Council will hold a one-hour courtesy public hearing on Council Bill 22-1614, amending Chapter 58 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to provide a civil penalty for the offense of wage theft and clarifying enforcement provisions for wage violations in connection therewith. On Monday, January 30, 2023, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 22-1602, changing the zoning classification for 365 South Ogden Street in Washington Park West; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 22-1603, changing the zoning classification for 1772 & 1788 South Acoma Street in Overland. Any protests against Council Bills 22-1602 or 22-1603 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, January 23, 2023. Page 18 ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Torres adjourned the meeting at 5:51 p.m. President Attested by me with the Corporate Seal of the City and County of Denver Clerk and Recorder, Ex-Officio Clerk of the City and County of Denver Page 19