City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · March 13, 2023
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, March 13, 2023 3:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council member Clark led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Council member Clark led the Land Acknowledgement.
ROLL CALL
Council members CdeBaca, Herndon, and Kashmann attended the meeting virtually.
Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
The minutes of Monday, March 6, were distributed to members of Council. Council
President Torres ordered the minutes approved.
23-0275 Minutes of Monday, March 6, 2023.
Council Minutes 23-0275 were approved.
Approved
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council members Gilmore, Flynn, CdeBaca, Sawyer, and Kashmann, and Council
President Torres made 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 Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Approved the consent agenda
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
PROCLAMATIONS
23-0285 A Proclamation Honoring the Life of Marsha Kiddoo
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Proclamation 23-0285 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)
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
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23-0183 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Bibliotheca, LLC to lease self-checkout machines
and related software licensing for all 27 Denver Public Library branch
locations.
Approves a contract with Bibliotheca, LLC for $769,226.65 and through 1-31-2028 to
lease self-checkout machines and related software licensing for all 27 Denver Public
Library branch locations, instead of paying an annual licensing fee, owning the
machines and handling replacement costs (BOOKS-202265188). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-3-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-1-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0183 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)
Finance & Governance Committee
23-0156 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between
the City and County of Denver and Didier Denver L.P. to purchase
Panasonic cameras and accessories for security purposes, citywide,
including Denver International Airport.
Approves a master purchase order with Didier Denver L.P. for $2,000,000 and
through 12-31-2026, with two 1-year options to extend, to purchase Panasonic
cameras and accessories for security purposes, citywide, including Denver
International Airport (SC-00007432). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 4-3-2023. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 2-21-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0156 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)
23-0160 A resolution approving a proposed Fifth Amendment to Sublease
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and DP Media Network
LLC to continue subleasing office space at 101 West Colfax Avenue.
Amends a lease agreement with DP Media Network, LLC by adding $1,908,964.50
for a new total of $43,475,016.90 and 19 months for a new end date of 2-28-2025 to
continue leasing needed city office space on the 7th floor of the Denver Post building
at 101 West Colfax Avenue in Council District 9 (FINAN- 201626030-00/
FINAN-202366679-05). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 4-3-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 2-28-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0160 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
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Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
23-0138 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Ames Construction, Inc. to
continue providing construction services for the Department of
Transportation and Infrastructure, citywide.
Amends an on-call contract with Ames Construction, Inc. by adding two years for a
new end date of 9-30-2025 to continue providing construction services for the
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, citywide. No change to contract
amount (202055335/ 202265907-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 4-3-2023. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 2-14-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0138 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)
23-0139 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Concrete Express, Inc. to
continue providing construction services for the Department of
Transportation and Infrastructure, citywide.
Amends an on-call contract with Concrete Express, Inc. by adding two years for a
new end date of 9-30-2025 to continue providing construction services for the
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, citywide. No change to contract
amount (202055405-01/ 202265910-01). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-3-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 2-14-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0139 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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23-0140 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Flatiron Constructors, Inc. to
continue providing construction services for the Department of
Transportation and Infrastructure, citywide.
Amends an on-call contract with Flatiron Constructors, Inc. by adding two years for a
new end date of 9-30-2025 to continue providing construction services for the
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, citywide. No change to contract
amount (202055406-01/ 202265911-01). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-3-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 2-14-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0140 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)
23-0141 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Graham Contracting Ltd to
continue providing construction services for the Department of
Transportation and Infrastructure, citywide.
Amends an on-call contract with Graham Contracting Ltd by adding two years for a
new end date of 9-30-2025 to continue providing construction services for the
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, citywide. No change to contract
amount (202055389-01/ 202265920-01). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-3-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 2-14-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0141 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)
23-0143 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Iron Woman Construction &
Environmental Services, LLC to continue providing construction services for
the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, citywide.
Amends an on-call contract with Iron Woman Construction & Environmental
Services, LLC by adding two years for a new end date of 9-30-2025 to continue
providing construction services for the Department of Transportation and
Infrastructure, citywide. No change to contract amount (202055407-01/
202265925-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 4-3-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 2-14-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0143 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)
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Nay: (None) (0)
23-0144 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Kraemer North America, LLC to
continue providing construction services for the Department of
Transportation and Infrastructure, citywide.
Amends an on-call contract with Kraemer North America, LLC by adding two years
for a new end date of 9-30-2025 to continue providing construction services for the
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, citywide. No change to contract
amount (202055391-01/ 202265927-01). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-3-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 2-14-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0144 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)
23-0145 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Lawrence Construction
Company to continue providing construction services for the Department of
Transportation and Infrastructure, citywide.
Amends an on-call contract with Lawrence Construction Company by adding two
years for a new end date of 9-30-2025 to continue providing construction services
for the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, citywide. No change to
contract amount (202055408-01/ 202265930-01). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-3-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-14-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0145 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)
23-0146 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and PCL Construction Services, Inc.
to continue providing construction services for the Department of
Transportation and Infrastructure, citywide.
Amends an on-call contract with PCL Construction Services, Inc. by adding two years
for a new end date of 9-30-2025 to continue providing construction services for the
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, citywide. No change to contract
amount (202055392-01/202265931-01). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-3-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 2-14-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0146 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
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Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-0147 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and SEMA Construction, Inc. to
continue providing construction services for the Department of
Transportation and Infrastructure, citywide.
Amends an on-call contract with SEMA Construction, Inc. by adding two years for a
new end date of 9-30-2025 to continue providing construction services for the
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, citywide. No change to contract
amount (202055393-01/202265932-01). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-3-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 2-14-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0147 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
23-0167 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Vivent Health, Inc. to administer the Housing
Opportunities for Persons with AIDS housing assistance and supportive
services programs, citywide.
Approves a contract with Vivent Health, Inc. for $1,165,160 and through 12-31-2023
to administer the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) housing
assistance and supportive services programs, citywide (HOST 202366622-00). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
4-3-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-22-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0167 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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23-0184 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Cityspan Technologies, Inc. to
continue providing access and support for the Denver Afterschool Alliance
(DAA) Connect Management Information System to support youth-serving
organizations track and report on child and youth outcomes for
out-of-school-time and youth violence prevention programs.
Amends a contract with Cityspan Technologies, Inc. by adding $337,450 for a new
total of $900,950 and 14 months for a new end date of 12-31-2024 to continue
providing access and support for the Denver Afterschool Alliance (DAA) Connect
Management Information System to support youth-serving organizations track and
report on child and youth outcomes for out-of-school-time and youth violence
prevention programs, citywide MOEAI-201845370/ MOEAI-202366520-03). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-3-2023.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-1-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0184 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)
23-0185 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 Department of Health and Human Services
concerning the "Head Start FY23-24" program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the United States Department of Health and
Human Services for $13,029,096 and through 6-30-2024 for continued
operation of the Denver Great Kids Head Start program serving approximately
1,300 children, citywide (MOEAI-202366770). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-3-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-1-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0185 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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23-0190 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to continue
serving as the lead agency for a rehousing collaborative with a coalition of
service providers to support short-term bridge shelter, rehousing rental
assistance, and other supportive services, citywide.
Approves a contract with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for $6,000,000 in
American Rescue Plan Act funds and through 12-31-2024 to continue serving as the
lead agency for a rehousing collaborative with a coalition of service providers to
support short-term bridge shelter, rehousing rental assistance, and other supportive
services, citywide (HOST 202266178). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 4-3-2023. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 3-1-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0190 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)
23-0191 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America to
continue providing family motel shelter operations and supportive services
for the respite program at the VOA Family Motel.
Amends a contract with the Volunteers of America (VOA) Colorado Branch by adding
$304,680 for a new total of $3,662,680 to continue providing family motel shelter
operations and supportive services for the respite program at the VOA Family Motel.
No change to contract duration (HOST-202057224/ HOST-202266054-02). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-3-2023.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-1-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0191 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)
23-0193 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Insight Public Sector, Inc. for various Microsoft
software licensing for Denver County Court.
Approves a contract with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for $587,191.54 and three years
for various Microsoft software licensing for Denver County Court
(COURT-202366696-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 4-3-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-1-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0193 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)
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Nay: (None) (0)
23-0276 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the
total sum of Twelve Thousand Five Hundred dollars and Zero cents
($12,500.00), payable to Killmer, Lane & Newman LLP COLTAF Client Trust
Account in full payment and satisfaction of all claims in Case No.
21-cv-01804-RMR-SKC in the U.S. District Court, for the District of
Colorado.
Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This resolution was
approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 3-7-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0276 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)
23-0277 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the
sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars and Zero cents
($225,000.00), payable to Killmer, Lane & Newman LLP COLTAF Client
Trust Account in full payment and satisfaction of all claims in Case No.
1:22-cv-00841-CMA-MEH, in the U.S. District Court, for the District of
Colorado.
Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This resolution was
approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 3-7-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0277 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)
23-0278 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the
total sum of One Hundred and Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents
($135,000.00), payable to Killmer, Lane & Newman LLP COLTAF Client
Trust Account in full payment and satisfaction of all claims in case
1:22-cv-01331-DDD-STV, in the U.S. District Court for the District of
Colorado.
Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This resolution was
approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 3-7-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0278 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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23-0279 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the
total sum of Five Hundred and Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents
($575,000.00), payable to Killmer, Lane & Newman LLP COLTAF Client
Trust Account in full payment and satisfaction of all claims in Case No.
1:22-cv-00338-RMR-SKC in the U.S. District Court for the District of
Colorado.
Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This resolution was
approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 3-7-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0279 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)
23-0280 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the
total sum of One Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents
($175,000.00), payable to Killmer Lane & Newman, LLP COLTAF Client
Trust Account in full payment and satisfaction of all claims in Case No.
1:22-cv-00594-DDD-STV, in the U.S. District Court for the District of
Colorado.
Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This resolution was
approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 3-7-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0280 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)
23-0281 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the
total sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($500,000.00),
payable to Killmer, Lane & Newman, LLP COLTAF Client Trust Account in full
payment and satisfaction of all claims in Case No. 1:22-cv-01297-NRN, in
the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado.
Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This resolution was
approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 3-7-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0281 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
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Finance & Governance Committee
23-0187 A bill for an ordinance making an appropriation in the Colorado
Convention Center Capital Fund.
Appropriates $5 Million in the Colorado Convention Center Capital Fund
(38422) for Colorado Convention Center Maintenance to correct an omission
in the 2023 Long Bill. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 2-28-2023.
Council Bill 23-0187 was ordered published.
Ordered published
23-0188 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a capital equipment purchase in
the Parks Legacy Special Revenue Fund.
Authorizes the purchase of capital equipment from the Parks Legacy Fund
(15828) to support irrigation system projects for smaller parks. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-28-2023.
Council Bill 23-0188 was ordered published.
Ordered published
23-0199 A bill for an ordinance amending Section 18-81, D.R.M.C., setting
the salaries of elected officers for terms beginning July 17, 2023.
An ordinance amending Section 18-81, D.R.M.C., setting the salaries of elected
officers for terms beginning July 17, 2023. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 2-28-2023.
Council Bill 23-0199 was ordered published.
Ordered published
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
23-0181 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2208
South Williams Street in University.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-B1, located at
2208 South Williams Street in Council district 6. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 2-28-2023.
Council Bill 23-0181 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
4-10-2023.
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
23-0182 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 750
East 9th Avenue in Capitol Hill.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from PUD 499 to G-MU-3, located
at 750 East 9th Avenue in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 2-28-2023.
Council Bill 23-0182 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
4-10-2023.
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
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23-0186 A bill for an ordinance approving and accepting the West Area Plan,
which plan shall become a part of Comprehensive Plan 2040 for the City
and County of Denver pursuant to the provisions of Section 12-61 of the
Denver Revised Municipal Code.
Adopts the West Area Plan, as part of the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-28-2023.
Council Bill 23-0186 was ordered published with a future courtesy public hearing on
3-28-2023.
Ordered published with a future courtesy public hearing
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
23-0192 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and State of Colorado
Office of Behavioral Health, for substance use disorder, mental health
treatment, competency enhancements, and jail medication assisted
treatment at Denver County Jail.
Amends a revenue agreement with State of Colorado Office of Behavioral Health to
modify the scope of work and exhibits for substance use disorder, mental health
treatment, competency enhancements, and jail medication assisted treatment at
Denver County Jail. No change to amount or duration (SHERF-202262959-00/
SHERF-202366795-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 4-3-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-1-2023.
Council Bill 23-0192 was ordered published.
Ordered published
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 23-0165 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
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Council President Torres annouced that tonight, there will be a required
public hearing on Council Bill 23-0077 changing the zoning classification for
2030 and 2032 Blake Street in Five Points; and a required public hearing on
Council Bill 23-0089 changing the zoning classification for 6298 North
Argonne Street in DIA. Anyone wishing to speak on any of these matters
must go online to sign up during the recess of Council.
RECESS
Council took a recess.
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PROCLAMATIONS
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
23-0077 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2030
and 2032 Blake Street in Five Points.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from PUD 329 to PUD-G 27, located
at 2030 and 2032 Blake Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 1-31-2023.
Council sat as a committee of the whole, commencing at 5:40 pm, Council President
Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-0077. Amanda Greenberg,
Andrew Iltis, Sean Maley, Richard Farley, Benjamin Van Sistine, John Yonushewski,
and Greg Feasel signed up in support of the bill. No speakers signed up in opposition
to the bill. Brandon Shaver from Community Planning and Development delivered
the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 23-0077 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, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Ortega (1)
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23-0089 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 6298
North Argonne Street in DIA.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from C-MU-20 with waivers and
conditions; AIO and C-MU-30 with waivers and conditions; UO-1, AIO to S-MX-3,
AIO, located at 6298 North Argonne Street in Council District 11. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-31-2023.
Council sat as a committee of the whole, commencing at 6:10 pm, Council President
Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-0089. No speakers signed up in
support of the bill. No speakers signed up in opposition to the bill. Libby Kaiser from
Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 23-0089 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, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Ortega (1)
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Torres announced that, dependent upon publication, on
Tuesday, March 28, 2023, Council will hold a courtesy public hearing on
Council Bill 23-0186 approving and accepting the West Area Plan, which
plan shall become a part of Comprehensive Plan 2040 for the City and
County of Denver pursuant to the provisions of Section 12-61 of the Denver
Revised Municipal Code; and on Monday, April 10, Council will hold a
required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0181 changing the zoning
classification for 2208 South Williams Street in University; and a required
public hearing on Council Bill 23-0182 changing the zoning classification for
750 East 9th Avenue in Capitol Hill. Any protests against Council Bills
23-0181 or 23-0182, must be filed with the Council Offices no later than
noon on Monday, April 3, 2023.
ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Torres
adjourned the meeting at 6:24 pm.
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, March 13, 2023
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
Room 450
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
23-0275 Minutes of Monday, March 6, 2023.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
23-0285 A Proclamation Honoring the Life of Marsha Kiddoo
Sponsor Gilmore
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
23-0183 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Bibliotheca, LLC to lease self-checkout machines
and related software licensing for all 27 Denver Public Library branch
locations.
Approves a contract with Bibliotheca, LLC for $769,226.65 and through 1-31-2028
to lease self-checkout machines and related software licensing for all 27 Denver
Public Library branch locations, instead of paying an annual licensing fee, owning
the machines and handling replacement costs (BOOKS-202265188). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
4-3-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-1-2023.
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Finance & Governance Committee
23-0156 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and Didier Denver L.P. to purchase
Panasonic cameras and accessories for security purposes, citywide,
including Denver International Airport.
Approves a master purchase order with Didier Denver L.P. for $2,000,000 and
through 12-31-2026, with two 1-year options to extend, to purchase Panasonic
cameras and accessories for security purposes, citywide, including Denver
International Airport (SC-00007432). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 4-3-2023. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 2-21-2023.
23-0160 A resolution approving a proposed Fifth Amendment to Sublease
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and DP Media Network
LLC to continue subleasing office space at 101 West Colfax Avenue.
Amends a lease agreement with DP Media Network, LLC by adding $1,908,964.50
for a new total of $43,475,016.90 and 19 months for a new end date of 2-28-2025
to continue leasing needed city office space on the 7th floor of the Denver Post
building at 101 West Colfax Avenue in Council District 9 (FINAN- 201626030-00/
FINAN-202366679-05). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 4-3-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 2-28-2023.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
23-0138 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Ames Construction, Inc. to
continue providing construction services for the Department of
Transportation and Infrastructure, citywide.
Amends an on-call contract with Ames Construction, Inc. by adding two years for a
new end date of 9-30-2025 to continue providing construction services for the
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, citywide. No change to contract
amount (202055335/ 202265907-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 4-3-2023. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 2-14-2023.
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23-0139 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Concrete Express, Inc. to
continue providing construction services for the Department of
Transportation and Infrastructure, citywide.
Amends an on-call contract with Concrete Express, Inc. by adding two years for a
new end date of 9-30-2025 to continue providing construction services for the
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, citywide. No change to contract
amount (202055405-01/ 202265910-01). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-3-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 2-14-2023.
23-0140 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Flatiron Constructors, Inc. to
continue providing construction services for the Department of
Transportation and Infrastructure, citywide.
Amends an on-call contract with Flatiron Constructors, Inc. by adding two years for
a new end date of 9-30-2025 to continue providing construction services for the
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, citywide. No change to contract
amount (202055406-01/ 202265911-01). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-3-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 2-14-2023.
23-0141 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Graham Contracting Ltd to
continue providing construction services for the Department of
Transportation and Infrastructure, citywide.
Amends an on-call contract with Graham Contracting Ltd by adding two years for a
new end date of 9-30-2025 to continue providing construction services for the
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, citywide. No change to contract
amount (202055389-01/ 202265920-01). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-3-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 2-14-2023.
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23-0143 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Iron Woman Construction &
Environmental Services, LLC to continue providing construction services
for the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, citywide.
Amends an on-call contract with Iron Woman Construction & Environmental
Services, LLC by adding two years for a new end date of 9-30-2025 to continue
providing construction services for the Department of Transportation and
Infrastructure, citywide. No change to contract amount (202055407-01/
202265925-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 4-3-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 2-14-2023.
23-0144 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Kraemer North America, LLC to
continue providing construction services for the Department of
Transportation and Infrastructure, citywide.
Amends an on-call contract with Kraemer North America, LLC by adding two years
for a new end date of 9-30-2025 to continue providing construction services for the
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, citywide. No change to contract
amount (202055391-01/ 202265927-01). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-3-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 2-14-2023.
23-0145 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Lawrence Construction
Company to continue providing construction services for the Department
of Transportation and Infrastructure, citywide.
Amends an on-call contract with Lawrence Construction Company by adding two
years for a new end date of 9-30-2025 to continue providing construction services
for the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, citywide. No change to
contract amount (202055408-01/ 202265930-01). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-3-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-14-2023.
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23-0146 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and PCL Construction Services, Inc.
to continue providing construction services for the Department of
Transportation and Infrastructure, citywide.
Amends an on-call contract with PCL Construction Services, Inc. by adding two
years for a new end date of 9-30-2025 to continue providing construction services
for the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, citywide. No change to
contract amount (202055392-01/202265931-01). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-3-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-14-2023.
23-0147 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and SEMA Construction, Inc. to
continue providing construction services for the Department of
Transportation and Infrastructure, citywide.
Amends an on-call contract with SEMA Construction, Inc. by adding two years for a
new end date of 9-30-2025 to continue providing construction services for the
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, citywide. No change to contract
amount (202055393-01/202265932-01). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-3-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 2-14-2023.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
23-0167 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Vivent Health, Inc. to administer the Housing
Opportunities for Persons with AIDS housing assistance and supportive
services programs, citywide.
Approves a contract with Vivent Health, Inc. for $1,165,160 and through
12-31-2023 to administer the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS
(HOPWA) housing assistance and supportive services programs, citywide (HOST
202366622-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 4-3-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 2-22-2023.
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23-0184 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Cityspan Technologies, Inc. to
continue providing access and support for the Denver Afterschool Alliance
(DAA) Connect Management Information System to support youth-serving
organizations track and report on child and youth outcomes for
out-of-school-time and youth violence prevention programs.
Amends a contract with Cityspan Technologies, Inc. by adding $337,450 for a new
total of $900,950 and 14 months for a new end date of 12-31-2024 to continue
providing access and support for the Denver Afterschool Alliance (DAA) Connect
Management Information System to support youth-serving organizations track and
report on child and youth outcomes for out-of-school-time and youth violence
prevention programs, citywide MOEAI-201845370/ MOEAI-202366520-03). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
4-3-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-1-2023.
23-0185 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 Department of Health and Human Services
concerning the "Head Start FY23-24" program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the United States Department of Health and
Human Services for $13,029,096 and through 6-30-2024 for continued
operation of the Denver Great Kids Head Start program serving approximately
1,300 children, citywide (MOEAI-202366770). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-3-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-1-2023.
23-0190 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to continue
serving as the lead agency for a rehousing collaborative with a coalition of
service providers to support short-term bridge shelter, rehousing rental
assistance, and other supportive services, citywide.
Approves a contract with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for $6,000,000 in
American Rescue Plan Act funds and through 12-31-2024 to continue serving as
the lead agency for a rehousing collaborative with a coalition of service providers to
support short-term bridge shelter, rehousing rental assistance, and other
supportive services, citywide (HOST 202266178). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-3-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-1-2023.
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23-0191 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America to
continue providing family motel shelter operations and supportive services
for the respite program at the VOA Family Motel.
Amends a contract with the Volunteers of America (VOA) Colorado Branch by
adding $304,680 for a new total of $3,662,680 to continue providing family motel
shelter operations and supportive services for the respite program at the VOA
Family Motel. No change to contract duration (HOST-202057224/
HOST-202266054-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 4-3-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-1-2023.
23-0193 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Insight Public Sector, Inc. for various Microsoft
software licensing for Denver County Court.
Approves a contract with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for $587,191.54 and three
years for various Microsoft software licensing for Denver County Court
(COURT-202366696-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 4-3-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-1-2023.
23-0276 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the
total sum of Twelve Thousand Five Hundred dollars and Zero cents
($12,500.00), payable to Killmer, Lane & Newman LLP COLTAF Client Trust
Account in full payment and satisfaction of all claims in Case No.
21-cv-01804-RMR-SKC in the U.S. District Court, for the District of
Colorado.
Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This resolution was
approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 3-7-2023.
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23-0277 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the
sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars and Zero cents
($225,000.00), payable to Killmer, Lane & Newman LLP COLTAF Client
Trust Account in full payment and satisfaction of all claims in Case No.
1:22-cv-00841-CMA-MEH, in the U.S. District Court, for the District of
Colorado.
Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This resolution was
approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 3-7-2023.
23-0278 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the
total sum of One Hundred and Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents
($135,000.00), payable to Killmer, Lane & Newman LLP COLTAF Client
Trust Account in full payment and satisfaction of all claims in case
1:22-cv-01331-DDD-STV, in the U.S. District Court for the District of
Colorado.
Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This resolution was
approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 3-7-2023.
23-0279 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the
total sum of Five Hundred and Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars and No
Cents ($575,000.00), payable to Killmer, Lane & Newman LLP COLTAF
Client Trust Account in full payment and satisfaction of all claims in Case
No. 1:22-cv-00338-RMR-SKC in the U.S. District Court for the District of
Colorado.
Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This resolution was
approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 3-7-2023.
23-0280 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the
total sum of One Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents
($175,000.00), payable to Killmer Lane & Newman, LLP COLTAF Client
Trust Account in full payment and satisfaction of all claims in Case No.
1:22-cv-00594-DDD-STV, in the U.S. District Court for the District of
Colorado.
Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This resolution was
approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 3-7-2023.
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23-0281 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the
total sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($500,000.00),
payable to Killmer, Lane & Newman, LLP COLTAF Client Trust Account in
full payment and satisfaction of all claims in Case No. 1:22-cv-01297-NRN,
in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado.
Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This resolution was
approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 3-7-2023.
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
23-0187 A bill for an ordinance making an appropriation in the Colorado
Convention Center Capital Fund.
Appropriates $5 Million in the Colorado Convention Center Capital Fund
(38422) for Colorado Convention Center Maintenance to correct an omission
in the 2023 Long Bill. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 2-28-2023.
23-0188 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a capital equipment purchase in
the Parks Legacy Special Revenue Fund.
Authorizes the purchase of capital equipment from the Parks Legacy Fund
(15828) to support irrigation system projects for smaller parks. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-28-2023.
23-0199 A bill for an ordinance amending Section 18-81, D.R.M.C., setting
the salaries of elected officers for terms beginning July 17, 2023.
An ordinance amending Section 18-81, D.R.M.C., setting the salaries of elected
officers for terms beginning July 17, 2023. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 2-28-2023.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
23-0181 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2208
South Williams Street in University.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-B1, located
at 2208 South Williams Street in Council district 6. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 2-28-2023.
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23-0182 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 750
East 9th Avenue in Capitol Hill.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from PUD 499 to G-MU-3, located
at 750 East 9th Avenue in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 2-28-2023.
23-0186 A bill for an ordinance approving and accepting the West Area
Plan, which plan shall become a part of Comprehensive Plan 2040 for the
City and County of Denver pursuant to the provisions of Section 12-61 of
the Denver Revised Municipal Code.
Adopts the West Area Plan, as part of the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-28-2023.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
23-0192 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and State of Colorado
Office of Behavioral Health, for substance use disorder, mental health
treatment, competency enhancements, and jail medication assisted
treatment at Denver County Jail.
Amends a revenue agreement with State of Colorado Office of Behavioral Health to
modify the scope of work and exhibits for substance use disorder, mental health
treatment, competency enhancements, and jail medication assisted treatment at
Denver County Jail. No change to amount or duration (SHERF-202262959-00/
SHERF-202366795-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 4-3-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-1-2023.
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
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.
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
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PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Torres annouced that tonight, there will be a required
public hearing on Council Bill 23-0077 changing the zoning classification for
2030 and 2032 Blake Street in Five Points; and a required public hearing on
Council Bill 23-0089 changing the zoning classification for 6298 North
Argonne Street in DIA. Anyone wishing to speak on any of these matters
must go online to sign up during the recess of Council.
RECESS
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PROCLAMATIONS
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
23-0077 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2030
and 2032 Blake Street in Five Points.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from PUD 329 to PUD-G 27,
located at 2030 and 2032 Blake Street in Council District 9. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-31-2023.
23-0089 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 6298
North Argonne Street in DIA.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from C-MU-20 with waivers and
conditions; AIO and C-MU-30 with waivers and conditions; UO-1, AIO to S-MX-3,
AIO, located at 6298 North Argonne Street in Council District 11. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-31-2023.
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PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Torres announced that, dependent upon publication, on
Tuesday, March 28, 2023, Council will hold a courtesy public hearing on
Council Bill 23-0186 approving and accepting the West Area Plan, which
plan shall become a part of Comprehensive Plan 2040 for the City and
County of Denver pursuant to the provisions of Section 12-61 of the Denver
Revised Municipal Code; and on Monday, April 10, Council will hold a
required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0181 changing the zoning
classification for 2208 South Williams Street in University; and a required
public hearing on Council Bill 23-0182 changing the zoning classification for
750 East 9th Avenue in Capitol Hill. Any protests against Council Bills
23-0181 or 23-0182, must be filed with the Council Offices no later than
noon on Monday, April 3, 2023.
ADJOURN
PENDING
FOR 4-3-23
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.
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.
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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.
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