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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, March 6, 2023 3:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Sawyer led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Councilmember Sawyer led the Land Acknowledgement. ROLL CALL Councilmember CdeBaca attended the meeting virtually. Councilmember Ortega arrived late. Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sawyer, Torres (11) Absent: Gilmore, Sandoval (2) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES The minutes of Monday, February 27, 2023, were distributed to members of Council. Council President Torres ordered the minutes approved. 23-0235 Minutes of Monday, February 27, 2023. Council Minutes 23-0235 were approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilmembers Sawyer, Kniech, Kashmann, and Flynn made announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT Items called out for a separate vote: RESOLUTIONS Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 23-0123 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Sill-Terhar Motors, Inc. for 31 Ford Interceptor SUVs for use by the Denver Police Department. Approves a purchase order with Sill-Terhar Motors, Inc. for $1,271,651 for 31 Ford Interceptor SUVs for use by the Denver Police Department, citywide (PO-00126362). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-27-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-21-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0123 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sawyer, Torres (9) Nay: CdeBaca (1) Absent: Gilmore, Ortega, Sandoval (3) Page 1 Block Vote A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote: Approved the consent agenda Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sawyer, Torres (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Ortega, Sandoval (3) RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 23-0164 Approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Fruition Growth LLC, concerning flydenver.com website redesign and maintenance at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with Fruition Growth LLC for $1,000,000 and 3 years, plus two 1-year options to extend, for website design, development and task-based maintenance for flydenver.com and jobs.flydenver.com to enhance user experience and ensure compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines for Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (PLANE-202262970). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-27-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-22-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-0164 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sawyer, Torres (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Ortega, Sandoval (3) Finance & Governance Committee 23-0150 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Insight Public Sector, Inc. for the purchase of software licensing for various Microsoft products supporting all City Agencies. Approves a contract with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for $20,000,000 and through 2-28-2026 for Microsoft product subscription services and licenses and to provide support for projects such as migrating servers to the cloud and moving certain telephone services to Teams (TECHS-202366393-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-27-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-21-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-0150 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sawyer, Torres (10) Nay: (None) (0) Page 2 Absent: Gilmore, Ortega, Sandoval (3) 23-0151 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver Women’s Commission. Approves the Mayoral reappointment of Demetria “Eejipt” Burgess to the Denver Women’s Commission for a term effective immediately and expiring 6-30-2024, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-21-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-0151 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sawyer, Torres (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Ortega, Sandoval (3) 23-0152 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Career Service Board. Approves the Mayoral appointments of Ashley Kilroy and June Taylor to the Career Service Board for terms effective immediately and expiring 9-16-2028, or until successors are duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-21-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-0152 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sawyer, Torres (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Ortega, Sandoval (3) 23-0153 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment and reappointment to the Denver Urban Renewal Authority. Approves the Mayoral appointment of Kristin Bronson and the Mayoral reappointment of Katherine Archuleta to the Denver Urban Renewal Authority, for terms effective immediately and expiring 4-3-2028, or until successors are duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-21-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-0153 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sawyer, Torres (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Ortega, Sandoval (3) Page 3 23-0154 A resolution approving a proposed Sixth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Dynamic Imaging Systems, Inc. for continued use and support of PictureLink booking photo software for the Department of Safety. Amends a contract with Dynamic Imaging Systems, Inc. by adding $267,085 for a new total of $1,373,443 and 3 years for a new end date of 12-31-2025 for continued use and support of PictureLink booking photo software for the Department of Safety, citywide (TECHS-CE64037-00/ TECHS-202265934-06). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-27-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-21-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-0154 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sawyer, Torres (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Ortega, Sandoval (3) 23-0155 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Joe Johnson Equipment, LLC to purchase up to 18 street sweepers and associated parts and services for the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. Approves a master purchase order with Joe Johnson Equipment, LLC for $8,500,000 and through 12-31-2023, with four 1-year options to extend, to purchase up to 18 street sweepers and associated parts and services for the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, citywide (SC-00007597). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-27-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-21-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-0155 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sawyer, Torres (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Ortega, Sandoval (3) Page 4 23-0161 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Regents of the University of Colorado to continue using 1650 square feet of Gallery Space 2C at the Denver Performing Arts Complex to feature the Next Stage Collaborative, a showcase of student projects with technology and media, located at 1380 Lawrence Street in Council District 9. Amends a lease agreement with the Regents of the University of Colorado by adding $10 for a new total of $15 and 5 years for a new end date of 1-31-2028 to continue using 1650 square feet of Gallery Space 2C at the Denver Performing Arts Complex to feature the Next Stage Collaborative, a showcase of student projects with technology and media, located at 1380 Lawrence Street in Council District 9 (FINAN-201736895-01/ FINAN-202266186-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-27-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-21-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-0161 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sawyer, Torres (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Ortega, Sandoval (3) 23-0162 A resolution approving a proposed Lease Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Zenith IOS JV LLC dba 5380 Brighton Blvd V1, LLC for storing vehicles at 5380 Brighton Boulevard. Approves a lease agreement with Zenith IOS JV, LLC doing business as 5380 Brighton Blvd V1, for $3,799,632.92 and through 3-31-2028, with two 5-year options to extend and the option to purchase after year 3, for impounded vehicle storage, including recreational vehicles (RVs), at 5380 Brighton Boulevard in Council District 9 (FINAN-202366680-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-27-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-21-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-0162 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sawyer, Torres (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Ortega, Sandoval (3) Page 5 23-0163 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Advanced Security Technologies LLC to purchase four portable vehicle barriers and transport trailers to protect critical infrastructure against acts of terrorism in the Cities of Aurora and Lakewood, City and County of Broomfield and Arapahoe County as part of the regional Urban Area Security Initiative grant. Approves a purchase order with Advanced Security Technologies, LLC for $604,960 and through 8-31-2023 to purchase four portable vehicle barriers and transport trailers to protect critical infrastructure against acts of terrorism in the Cities of Aurora and Lakewood, City and County of Broomfield and Arapahoe County as part of the regional Urban Area Security Initiative grant (PO-00127504). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-27-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-21-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-0163 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sawyer, Torres (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Ortega, Sandoval (3) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 23-0157 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as: 1) East 9th Avenue, located at the intersection of East 9th Avenue and North Cherry Street; 2) East 9th Avenue, located at the intersection of East 9th Avenue and North Dexter Street; 3) North Dexter Street, located at the intersection of North Dexter Street and East 9th Avenue; and 4) North Dexter Street, located near the intersection of North Dexter Street and East 9th Avenue. Dedicates four parcels of land as 1) East 9th Avenue, located at the intersection of East 9th Avenue and North Cherry Street, 2) East 9th Avenue, located at the intersection of East 9th Avenue and North Dexter Street, 3) North Dexter Street located at the intersection of North Dexter Street and East 9th Avenue, and 4) North Dexter Street, located near the intersection of North Dexter Street and East 9th Avenue in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-21-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-0157 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sawyer, Torres (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Ortega, Sandoval (3) Page 6 23-0158 A resolution granting a revocable permit to Uptown Trio LLC, to encroach into the right-of-way at 1702 North Humboldt Street and 1475 East 17th Avenue. Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to Uptown Trio LLC, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right-of-way with new post and beam steel structures and heaters, at 1702 North Humboldt Street and 1475 East 17th Avenue in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-21-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-0158 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sawyer, Torres (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Ortega, Sandoval (3) 23-0159 A resolution granting a revocable permit to Denver 1920 Market LLC, to encroach into the right-of-way at 1920 Market Street. Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to Denver 1920 Market, LLC, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right-of-way with a patio, accessible ramp, and stairs with railings with a footprint of 1,300 square feet at 1920 Market Street, located in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-21-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-0159 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sawyer, Torres (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Ortega, Sandoval (3) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 23-0085 A resolution approving a proposed Seventh Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Roth Property Maintenance, LLC to continue providing housekeeping services at non-congregate sheltering locations for persons experiencing homelessness, citywide. Amends a contract with Roth Property Maintenance, LLC by adding $79,928 for a new total of $836,108 and four months for a new end date of 4-30-2023 to continue providing housekeeping services at non-congregate sheltering locations for persons experiencing homelessness, citywide (GENRL 202054852 /HOST-202266096-07). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-27-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-1-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-0085 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Page 7 Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sawyer, Torres (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Ortega, Sandoval (3) 23-0106 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the United States of America concerning the "FY2022 Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program" and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs for $512,118 and through 09-30-2025 for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, to cover the subscription cost related to an existing ShotSpotter location, funding for the District Attorney’s Office to hire staff in support their restitution unit, and other programs, such as providing free license plate screws to the public, citywide (POLIC-202266272-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-27-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-22-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-0106 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sawyer, Torres (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Ortega, Sandoval (3) 23-0107 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice concerning the "DPD Youth Crime Prevention and Crisis Intervention Program" and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice for $1,045,813 and through 6-30-2024, under SB22-145, to develop a multi-disciplinary approach for crime prevention and crisis intervention for at-risk youth, with a focus on working to provide resources for youth in six Denver Public Schools near Colfax Avenue, citywide (POLIC-202366412-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-27-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-22-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-0107 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sawyer, Torres (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Ortega, Sandoval (3) Page 8 23-0166 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to continue providing financial assistance for rent and other housing-related costs and to provide supportive services for at least 37 households to ensure housing stability as part of the Social Impact Partnerships to Pay for Results Act, citywide. Amends a contract with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless by adding $120,000 for a new total of $532,200 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-2023 to continue providing financial assistance for rent and other housing-related costs and to provide supportive services for at least 37 households to ensure housing stability as part of the Social Impact Partnerships to Pay for Results Act (SIPPRA), citywide (HOST-202261990-00/HOST202366381-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-27-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-22-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-0166 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sawyer, Torres (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Ortega, Sandoval (3) 23-0168 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Health Network, Inc. to administer the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS housing assistance and supportive services programs, citywide. Approves a contract with Colorado Health Network, Inc. for $3,000,000 and through 12-31-2023 to administer the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) housing assistance and supportive services programs, citywide (HOST-202366621-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-27-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-22-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-0168 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sawyer, Torres (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Ortega, Sandoval (3) Page 9 23-0169 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Salvation Army to continue providing non-congregate shelter operations and programmatic support for people experiencing homelessness, located at the former Rodeway Inn at 4765 Federal Boulevard in Council District 1. Amends a contract with The Salvation Army by adding $2,750,000 for a new total of $5,500,000 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-2023 to continue providing non-congregate shelter operations and programmatic support for people experiencing homelessness, located at the former Rodeway Inn at 4765 Federal Boulevard in Council District 1 (HOST-202261825/HOST-202265968-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-27-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-22-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-0169 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sawyer, Torres (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Ortega, Sandoval (3) 23-0170 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to provide programming for the Denver Supportive Housing Pay for Performance program. Approves a contract with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for $3,377,000 and through 12-31-2023 to provide programming for the Supportive Housing Pay for Performance program, citywide (HOST-202265783). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-27-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-22-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-0170 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sawyer, Torres (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Ortega, Sandoval (3) Page 10 23-0171 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Salvation Army to continue providing activated respite and protective action non-congregate shelter to people experiencing homelessness who are at a greater risk of contracting COVID-19 or who have severe complications as a result of contracting COVID-19, citywide. Amends a contract with The Salvation Army by adding $2,100,594 for a new total of $27,906,131 and six months for a new end date of 6-30-2023 to continue providing activated respite and protective action non-congregate shelter to people experiencing homelessness who are at a greater risk of contracting COVID-19 or who have severe complications as a result of contracting COVID-19, citywide (HOST 202054457-00/ HOST 202366562-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-27-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-22-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-0171 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sawyer, Torres (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Ortega, Sandoval (3) 23-0172 A resolution approving a proposed Fifth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to continue providing activated respite and protective action non-congregate shelter to people experiencing homelessness who are at a greater risk of contracting COVID-19 or who have severe complications as a result of contracting COVID-19, citywide. Amends a contract with Colorado Coalition for the Homeless by adding $1,814,437 for a new total of $41,758,133 and six months for a new end date of 6-30-2023 to continue providing activated respite and protective action non-congregate shelter to people experiencing homelessness who are at a greater risk of contracting COVID-19 or who have severe complications as a result of contracting COVID-19, citywide (HOST-202054331-00/ HOST 202366438-05). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-27-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-22-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-0172 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sawyer, Torres (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Ortega, Sandoval (3) Page 11 23-0173 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Salvation Army for Amends a contract with The Salvation Army to continue providing individuals who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of becoming homeless with immediate access to the Connection Center for virtual and on-site triage, resources, and scheduling or referrals to available community programs, citywide. Amends a contract with The Salvation Army by adding $320,346 for a new total of $800,865 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-2023 to continue providing individuals who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of becoming homeless with immediate access to the Connection Center for virtual and on-site triage, resources, and scheduling or referrals to available community programs, citywide (HOST- 202159210/ HOST-202265782-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-27-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-22-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-0173 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sawyer, Torres (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Ortega, Sandoval (3) 23-0174 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Village Collaborative to continue operating two Safe Outdoor Spaces supporting 110 households, citywide. Amends a contract with Colorado Village Collaborative by adding $7,525,000 for a new total of $12,324,569, with $225,000 coming from Denver’s 2022 Participatory Budgeting Program, and the remainder coming from American Rescue Plan Act, and adding 2 years for a new end date of 12-31-2024 to continue operating two Safe Outdoor Spaces supporting 110 households, citywide (HOST-202157407/ HOST 202266219-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-27-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-22-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-0174 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sawyer, Torres (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Ortega, Sandoval (3) BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Finance & Governance Committee Page 12 23-0165 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a capital equipment purchase in the Wastewater Management Operations Enterprise Fund. Authorizes the purchase of capital equipment in the Wastewater Operations Fund (72100) for the replacement of a large diameter pipe inspection system used to assess the conditions of storm and sanitary sewer lines, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-21-2023. Council Bill 23-0165 was ordered published. Ordered published Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 23-0121 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1085 North Knox Court in Villa Park. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-D1x to U-RH-2.5, located at 1085 Knox Court in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-14-2023. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 4-3-2023. Council Bill 23-0121 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 4-3-2023. Ordered published with a future required public hearing 23-0122 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3401 West 29th Avenue and 2945 North Julian Street in West Highland. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-B to U-MX-2x, located at 3401 West 29th Avenue and 2945 North Julian Street in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-14-2023. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 4-3-2023. Council Bill 23-0122 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 4-3-2023. Ordered published with a future required public hearing 23-0149 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 526 South Vine Street in Washington Park. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-B1, located at 526 South Vine Street in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-21-2023. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 4-3-2023. Council Bill 23-0149 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 4-3-2023. Ordered published with a future required public hearing BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Finance & Governance Committee Page 13 23-0132 A bill for an ordinance authorizing expenditures in the General Government Special Revenue Fund based on a letter of intent from the United States of America to award funding to the City and County of Denver for the “Denver Great Kids Head Start FY 2023-2024” program. Appropriates $10,423,277 based on a letter of intent from the United States Department of Health and Human Services to fund the Denver Great Kids Head Start (DGKHS) Grant for program year 2023-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-14-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 23-0132 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sawyer, Torres (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Ortega, Sandoval (3) 23-0133 A bill for an ordinance making an appropriation in the Wastewater Management Enterprise Fund. Approves an appropriation to the Storm Bond Payments Fund (72901) for the 2023 principal and interest payment for storm drainage facilities. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-14-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 23-0133 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sawyer, Torres (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Ortega, Sandoval (3) 23-0136 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Capital Fund in the Capital Improvements and Capital Maintenance Fund Series for the “Library Capital” program. Approves new Capital Improvements Fund, Denver Public Library Capital Projects (34041), within the Capital Improvements and Capital Maintenance Fund Series. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-14-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 23-0136 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sawyer, Torres (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Ortega, Sandoval (3) Page 14 23-0137 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an appropriation in the “Denver Public Library” Fund, to make a cash transfer to and appropriations in the “Library Capital” Fund; and authorizing the purchase of capital equipment. Rescinds $6,025,000 from the Denver Public Library Special Revenue Fund (15830) appropriation, authorizes an appropriation to transfer cash and makes an appropriation in the Denver Public Library Capital Projects Fund (34041), and authorizes the purchase of capital equipment items. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-14-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 23-0137 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sawyer, Torres (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Ortega, Sandoval (3) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 23-0124 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing portion of the easement established in Peña Station Filing No. 2, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2020050433, located at 6105 North Tower Road. Relinquishes a portion of the easement established in Peña Station Filing No. 2, Recordation No. 2020050433, located at 6105 North Tower Road in Council District 11. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-20-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-14-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 23-0124 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sawyer, Torres (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Ortega, Sandoval (3) PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Torres announced that tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0032 changing the zoning classification for 961 South Washington Street in Washington Park West; a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0033 changing the zoning classification for 1100 South Vine Street in Washington Park; and a combined required public hearing Council Bill 23-0058 amending the Denver Zoning Code and Council Bill 23-0059 changing the zoning classification for Multiple properties in the Lincoln Park and Baker neighborhoods. Anyone wishing to speak on any of these matters must go online to sign up during the recess of Council. RECESS Council took a recess. COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION Page 15 UNFINISHED BUSINESS PROCLAMATIONS 23-0237 Congratulating the Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee on the Occasion of the 61st Anniversary of the Annual Parade on March 11, 2023 A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Proclamation 23-0237 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Sandoval (2) PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 23-0032 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 961 South Washington Street in Washington Park West. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-B, UO-3 to U-SU-B1, UO-3, located at 961 South Washington Street in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-24-2023. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:38 p.m., Council President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-0032. Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up in opposition of the bill. Rob Haight of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 23-0032 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, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Sandoval (2) Page 16 23-0033 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1100 South Vine Street in Washington Park. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1, located at 1100 South Vine Street in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-24-2023. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:51 p.m., Council President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-0033. Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up in opposition of the bill. Rob Haight of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 23-0033 be approved for filing, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Ortega, Sawyer, Torres (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Kniech, Sandoval (3) 23-0058 A bill for an ordinance amending the Denver Zoning Code. Approves a Denver Zoning Code legislative text amendment to update the DO-8 Active Centers and Corridors Design Overlay and to expand replacement of mobile home units in nonconforming mobile home parks, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-24-2023. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:59 p.m., Council President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bills 23-0058 and 23-0059. Alma Urbano, Imelda Garcia, Jesse Parris, Renee Martinez Stone, Stefka Fanchi, Ann Nguyen, Esther Sullivan, Jack Reutzel, Felix Hertzog, Bethany Gravell, David Griggs, Cameron Netherland, Eduardo Casteneda, Ruben Paredes, Humberto Lopez, and Amanda Anguiano signed up to speak in favor of the bills. No speakers signed up in opposition of the bills. Libbie Adams of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0058 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, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Sandoval (2) Page 17 23-0059 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for Multiple properties in the Lincoln Park and Baker neighborhoods. Approves a legislative map amendment to rezone multiple properties from C-MS-8, UO-1, UO-2; C-MS-5; C-MS-5, UO-1, UO-2; and U-MS-3, UO-1, UO-2 to add the DO-8 Overlay along the Santa Fe and 8th Avenue corridors, located in Council Districts 3 and 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-24-2023. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:59 p.m., Council President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bills 23-0058 and 23-0059. Alma Urbano, Imelda Garcia, Jesse Parris, Renee Martinez Stone, Stefka Fanchi, Ann Nguyen, Esther Sullivan, Jack Reutzel, Felix Hertzog, Bethany Gravell, David Griggs, Cameron Netherland, Eduardo Casteneda, Ruben Paredes, Humberto Lopez, and Amanda Anguiano signed up to speak in favor of the bills. No speakers signed up in opposition of the bills. Libbie Adams of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 23-0059 be placed upon final consideration was followed by a motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Bill 23-0059 be amended in the following particulars: On page 3, line 6, strike “This ordinance shall be effective March 13, 2023” and replace with the following: “1. Except as otherwise provided in this Section 6, this ordinance shall be effective on March 13, 2023. 2. The regulations of the DO-8 zone district applicable to the property legally described in Sections 2-5 above will not apply to an application for a site development plan that, (i) had a concept site development plan submitted to the Department of Community Planning and Development (“CPD”) prior to close of business on February 2, 2023, (ii) had a concept number assigned by CPD for the site development concept plan prior to close of business on February 2, 2023, and (iii) obtains site development plan approval by May 17, 2024. If any of the conditions of this subsection 2 are not satisfied, then the regulations of the DO-8 zone district will apply to the application for a site development plan.” The motion to amend carried by the following vote: Amended Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Sandoval (2) A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 23-0059 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, as amended, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Sandoval (2) Page 18 PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Torres announced that on Monday, April 3, 2023, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0121 changing the zoning classification for 1085 North Knox Court in Villa Park; a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0122 changing the zoning classification for 3401 West 29th Avenue and 2945 North Julian Street in West Highland; and a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0149 changing the zoning classification for 526 South Vine Street in Washington Park. Any protests against Council Bills 23-0121, 23-0122 or 23-0149, must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Torres adjourned the meeting at 7:12 p.m. President Attested by me with the Corporate Seal of the City and County of Denver Clerk and Recorder, Ex-Officio Clerk of the City and County of Denver Page 19