City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · March 28, 2023
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2023 3:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council member Black led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Council member Black led the Land Acknowledgement.
ROLL CALL
Council members CdeBaca and Herndon attended the meeting virtually.
Present: Black, CdeBaca, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Absent: Clark, Kniech (2)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
The minutes of Monday, March 20 were distributed to members of Council. Council
President Torres ordered the minutes approved.
23-0347 Minutes of Monday, March 20, 2023.
Council Minutes 23-0347 were approved.
Approved
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council members Sandoval and Ortega made announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
No items were called out for a separate vote.
Block Vote
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Approved the consent agenda
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Clark, Kniech (2)
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
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23-0230 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Grid Alternatives Colorado,
Inc. to continue a paid training pathway program for green jobs.
Amends a contract with GRID Alternatives Colorado, Inc. by adding $139,332 for a
new total of $588,081 to continue a paid training pathway program for green jobs by
increasing trainee and staff wages to remain competitive and by providing additional
work-based learning opportunities, citywide. No change to contract duration (CASR
202161073-01/ 202366794-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 4-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 3-15-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Resolution 23-0230 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Clark, Kniech (2)
23-0231 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and IFMA Foundation to continue
apprentice training with Denver employers for green jobs.
Amends a contract with the IFMA Foundation by adding $194,593 for a new total of
$644,593 to continue apprentice training with Denver employers for green jobs by
increasing trainee wages and adding another cohort to the program, citywide. No
change to contract duration (CASR-202160930-01/ 202366885-01). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
4-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-15-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Resolution 23-0231 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Clark, Kniech (2)
23-0244 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and M-B Companies, Inc., concerning the
purchase of fourteen (14) Multi-Tasking Snow Removal Units at Denver
International Airport.
Approves a purchase order with M-B Companies, Inc. for $15,120,510.16 for
purchase of fourteen (14) MB5C Multi-tasking Snow Removal Units to replace aging
snow removal equipment as part of planned 2022 and 2023 capital replacements at
Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (PO-00128585). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-17-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-15-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Resolution 23-0244 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
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Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Clark, Kniech (2)
23-0270 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Amelie Company to provide strategic planning,
creative development, media planning and placement, implementation,
and performance tracking and measurement for the City’s Youth Marijuana
Education and Prevention Campaign, citywide.
Approves a contract with Amelie Company for $1,875,000 and 1 year, with 4 1-year
options to extend, to provide strategic planning, creative development, media
planning and placement, implementation, and performance tracking and
measurement for the City’s Youth Marijuana Education and Prevention Campaign,
citywide (EXCIS-202265807). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 4-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 3-15-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Resolution 23-0270 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Clark, Kniech (2)
Finance & Governance Committee
23-0238 A resolution approving the City Council appointment of Mark
Marshall to the Housing Stability Strategic Advisors Board.
Approves the City Council appointment of Mark Marshall to the Housing Stability
Strategic Advisors Board. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
3-14-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Resolution 23-0238 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Clark, Kniech (2)
23-0239 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Denver
Urban Renewal Authority.
Approves the Mayoral appointments of Stacie Loucks and Kendra Black to the
Denver Urban Renewal Authority for terms effective immediately and expiring
4-3-2025 and 4-3-2026, respectively, or until successors are duly appointed. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-14-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Resolution 23-0239 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
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Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Clark, Kniech (2)
23-0240 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Cherry
Creek North Business Improvement District Board of Directors.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Joao “Johnny” DeBrito to the Cherry Creek
North Business Improvement District Board of Directors for a term effectively
immediately and expiring 12-31-2026, or until a successor is duly appointed. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-14-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Resolution 23-0240 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Clark, Kniech (2)
23-0241 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments and
reappointments to the Denver Asian American Pacific Islander
Commission.
Approves the Mayoral appointments of David Shi and Chenthuran Jayton and the
Mayoral reappointments of Jory Zhang, Kimberly Phu, and Riyas Gayassaddin to the
Denver Asian American Pacific Islander Commission for terms effectively
immediately and expiring 1-22-2025, or until successors are duly appointed. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-14-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Resolution 23-0241 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Clark, Kniech (2)
23-0245 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Keller Rohrback LLP for per-and polyfluoroalkyl
substances (PFAS) multi-district litigation.
Approves a contingency fee contract with Keller Rohrback, Napoli Shkolnik PLLC,
Edelson PC, and Miner Barnhill & Galland PC through 12-31-2026 to provide legal
services for per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) multi-district litigation
(ATTNY-202266213). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 4-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-14-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Resolution 23-0245 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
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Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Clark, Kniech (2)
23-0246 A resolution approving a contract between the City and County of
Denver and Lambdin & Chaney, LLP to provide as-needed legal
representation in civil litigation matters when case load exceeds the
capacity of the City Attorney's Office and/or when matters require conflict
counsel.
Approves a contract with Lambdin & Chaney, LLP for $1,000,000 and through
1-31-2026 to provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when
case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney’s Office and/or when matters
require conflict counsel (ATTNY-202366423). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-17-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 3-14-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Resolution 23-0246 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Clark, Kniech (2)
23-0247 A resolution approving a contract between the City and County of
Denver and Morgan Rider Riter Tsai, P.C. to provide as-needed legal
representation in civil litigation matters when case load exceeds the
capacity of the City Attorney's Office and/or when matters require conflict
counsel.
Approves a contract with Morgan Rider Riter Tsai, P.C. for $1,000,000 and through
1-31-2026 to provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when
case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney’s Office and/or when matters
require conflict counsel (ATTNY-202366575). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-17-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 3-14-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Resolution 23-0247 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Clark, Kniech (2)
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23-0248 A resolution approving a contract between the City and County of
Denver and Nathan Dumm & Mayer P.C. to provide as-needed legal
representation in civil litigation matters when case load exceeds the
capacity of the City Attorney's Office and/or when matters require conflict
counsel.
Approves a contract with Nathan, Dumm & Mayer P.C. for $1,000,000 and through
1-31-2026 to provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when
case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney’s Office and/or when matters
require conflict counsel (ATTNY-202366422). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-17-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 3-14-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Resolution 23-0248 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Clark, Kniech (2)
23-0249 A resolution approving a contract between the City and County of
Denver and Overturf McGath & Hull PC to provide as-needed legal
representation in civil litigation matters when case load exceeds the
capacity of the City Attorney's Office and/or when matters require conflict
counsel.
Approves a contract with Overturf McGath & Hull PC for $1,000,000 and through
1-31-2026 to provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when
case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney’s Office and/or when matters
require conflict counsel (ATTNY-202366475). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-17-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 3-14-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Resolution 23-0249 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Clark, Kniech (2)
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23-0250 A resolution approving a contract between the City and County of
Denver and Dagner Schluter Werber LLC to provide as-needed legal
representation in civil litigation matters when case load exceeds the
capacity of the City Attorney's Office and/or when matters require conflict
counsel.
Approves a contract with Dagner Schluter Werber LLC for $1,000,000 and through
1-31-2026 to provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when
case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney’s Office and/or when matters
require conflict counsel (ATTNY-202366526). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-17-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 3-14-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Resolution 23-0250 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Clark, Kniech (2)
23-0251 A resolution approving a contract between the City and County of
Denver and Dietze & Davis P.C. for to provide as-needed legal
representation in civil litigation matters when case load exceeds the
capacity of the City Attorney's Office and/or when matters require conflict
counsel.
Approves a contract with Dietze & Davis P.C. for $1,000,000 and through 1-31-2026
to provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when case load
exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney’s Office and/or when matters require
conflict counsel (ATTNY-202366462). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 4-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 3-14-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Resolution 23-0251 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Clark, Kniech (2)
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23-0252 A resolution approving a contract between the City and County of
Denver and Hall and Evans, LLC to provide as-needed legal representation
in civil litigation matters when case load exceeds the capacity of the City
Attorney's Office and/or when matters require conflict counsel.
Approves a contract with Hall and Evans, LLC for $1,000,000 and through 1-31-2026
to provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when case load
exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney’s Office and/or when matters require
conflict counsel (ATTNY-202366426). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 4-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 3-14-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Resolution 23-0252 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Clark, Kniech (2)
23-0253 A resolution approving a contract between the City and County of
Denver and Kissinger & Fellman P.C. to provide as-needed legal
representation in civil litigation matters when case load exceeds the
capacity of the City Attorney's Office and/or when matters require conflict
counsel.
Approves a contract with Kissinger & Fellman P.C. for $1,000,000 and through
1-31-2026 to provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when
case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney’s Office and/or when matters
require conflict counsel (ATTNY-202366425). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-17-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 3-14-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Resolution 23-0253 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Clark, Kniech (2)
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23-0254 A resolution approving a contract between the City and County of
Denver and Lasater & Martin P.C. to provide as-needed legal
representation in civil litigation matters when case load exceeds the
capacity of the City Attorney's Office and/or when matters require conflict
counsel.
Approves a contract with Lasater & Martin P.C. for $1,000,000 and through
1-31-2026 to provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when
case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney’s Office and/or when matters
require conflict counsel (ATTNY-202366481). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-17-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 3-14-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Resolution 23-0254 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Clark, Kniech (2)
23-0255 A resolution approving a contract between the City and County of
Denver and Miletich PC for to provide as-needed legal representation in
civil litigation matters when case load exceeds the capacity of the City
Attorney's Office and/or when matters require conflict counsel.
Approves a contract with Miletich PC for $1,000,000 and through 1-31-2026 to
provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when case load
exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney’s Office and/or when matters require
conflict counsel (ATTNY-202366638). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 4-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 3-14-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Resolution 23-0255 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Clark, Kniech (2)
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23-0256 A resolution approving a contract between the City and County of
Denver and Gordon L. Vaughan, P.C. doing business as Vaughan & DeMuro
to provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when
case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney's Office and/or when
matters require conflict counsel.
Approves a contract with Vaughn & DeMuro for $1,000,000 and through 1-31-2026
to provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when case load
exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney’s Office and/or when matters require
conflict counsel (ATTNY-202366544). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 4-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 3-14-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Resolution 23-0256 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Clark, Kniech (2)
23-0257 A resolution approving a contract between the City and County of
Denver and Wells, Anderson & Race, LLC to provide as-needed legal
representation in civil litigation matters when case load exceeds the
capacity of the City Attorney's Office and/or when matters require conflict
counsel.
Approves a contract with Wells Anderson and Race for $1,000,000 and through
1-31-2026 to provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when
case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney’s Office and/or when matters
require conflict counsel (ATTNY-202366421). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-17-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 3-14-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Resolution 23-0257 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Clark, Kniech (2)
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23-0259 A resolution approving a proposed license agreement between the
City and County of Denver and Mile High Montessori Early Learning Centers
to occupy two classrooms at the Westwood Community Center, located at
1000 South Lowell Boulevard in Council District 3.
Approves a license agreement with Mile High Montessori Early Learning Centers,
doing business as Mile High Early Learning, for $10 and through 6-30-2023 to occupy
two classrooms at the Westwood Community Center, located at 1000 South Lowell
Boulevard in Council District 3 (FINAN-202366777-00). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-17-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-14-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Resolution 23-0259 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Clark, Kniech (2)
23-0268 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Blue Star Recyclers to address
additional demand for electronic waste recycling services citywide,
including at Denver International Airport.
Amends a contract with Blue Star Recyclers to add $525,000 for a new contract total
of $975,000 and 1 year for a new end date of 8-14-2024 to address additional
demand for electronic waste recycling services citywide, including at Denver
International Airport (GENRL-202366815-03/GENRL-201951192-03). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
4-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-14-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Resolution 23-0268 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Clark, Kniech (2)
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23-0269 A resolution approving a proposed Fifth Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Northern Colorado Pest and
Wildlife Control Corp. to continue citywide pest control services while a
new contract is awarded.
Amends a contract with Northern Colorado Pest and Wildlife Control Corp. to add
$100,000 for a new contract total of $800,000 and 1 month for a new end date of
4-30-2023 to continue citywide pest control services while a new contract is awarded
(GENRL-202366841-05/GENRL-201739057-05). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-17-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 3-14-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Resolution 23-0269 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Clark, Kniech (2)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
23-0263 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as North Tejon Street located between West
30th Avenue and West 32nd Avenue.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public Right-of-Way as North Tejon Street, located
between West 30th Avenue and West 32nd Avenue in Council District 1. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-14-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Resolution 23-0263 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Clark, Kniech (2)
23-0265 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Consor Engineers, LLC to
provide continued professional design services for the Federal Blvd Speed
and Reliability Improvements project in Council Districts 1, 2, 3 & 7.
Amends a contract with CONSOR Engineers, LLC, doing business as Apex Design, to
add $53,577 for a new contract total of $803,577 and 14 months for a new contract
end date of 12-30-2024 to provide continued professional design services for the
Federal Blvd Speed and Reliability Improvements project in Council Districts 1, 2, 3
& 7 (DOTI-202366708-01 [202158009-01]). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-17-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 3-14-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Resolution 23-0265 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
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Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Clark, Kniech (2)
23-0266 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and L.E.R., Inc., doing business as
Renner Sports Surfaces, to continue providing court repair and
replacement services on an as-needed basis at various Denver parks,
citywide.
Amends an on-call contract with L.E.R., Inc., doing business as Renner Sports
Surfaces, to add 1 year for a new contract end date of 3-10-2024 to continue
providing court repair and replacement services on an as-needed basis at various
Denver parks, citywide. No change to contract amount (202057057-01/202366293).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
4-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-14-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Resolution 23-0266 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Clark, Kniech (2)
23-0271 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system parcels of land as: 1) North Holly Street, located at the
intersection of North Holly Street and East 38th Avenue; 2) East 38th
Avenue, located at the intersection of East 38th Avenue and North Holly
Street; and 3) North Ivy Street, located at the intersection of East 38th
Avenue and North Ivy Street.
Dedicates three City-owned parcels of land as public right-of-way as 1) North Holly
Street, located at the intersection of North Holly Street and East 38th Avenue, 2)
East 38th Avenue, located at the intersection of East 38th Avenue and North Holly
Street, and 3) North Ivy Street, located at the intersection of East 38th Avenue and
North Ivy Street in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-14-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Resolution 23-0271 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Clark, Kniech (2)
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
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23-0258 A bill for an ordinance designating certain properties as being
required for public use and authorizing use and acquisition thereof by
negotiation or through condemnation proceedings of fee simple, easement
and other interests, including any rights and interests related or
appurtenant to properties designated as needed for the traffic and
pedestrian safety improvement project along the Mississippi Avenue
Corridor, running from Eliot Street to Quivas Steet, also known as Safer
Main Streets - Mississippi Avenue Vison Zero Project.
Grants the authority to acquire through negotiated purchase or condemnation any
property interest as needed to support the Safer Main Streets - Mississippi Avenue
Vision Zero Project, including easement interests, access rights, improvements,
buildings, fixtures, licenses, permits and other appurtenances, located along the
Mississippi Avenue Corridor running from Eliot Street to Quivas Steet in Council
District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-14-2023.
Council Bill 23-0258 was ordered published.
Ordered published
23-0261 A bill for an ordinance approving and providing for the execution of
a proposed grant agreement between the City and County of Denver and
the State of Colorado concerning the "UASI FY22" program and the
funding therefor, and authorizing the purchase of capital equipment items
from the "UASI FY22" Special Revenue Fund budget.
Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Homeland
Security and Emergency Management for $3,120,000 and through 8-31-2025 to
initiate the FY22 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant program to
prevent, prepare for, respond to, mitigate against, and recover from acts of
terrorism and authorizes the purchase of capital equipment items
(MOOEM-202265821). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 4-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 3-14-2023.
Council Bill 23-0261 was ordered published.
Ordered published
23-0262 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an
appropriation in the Capital Improvements and Capital Maintenance Fund.
Rescinds $211,483.04 from the Public Works Improvement Fund (31050),
Capital Program MJ020 - 18th/19th Multimodal Improvements and
re-appropriates those dollars to the Transportation and Mobility Fund
(34801), Capital Program PO008 - Denver Moves Implementation to provide
funding for the Sherman Street Protected Bike Lane Project. The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
4-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
3-14-2023.
Council Bill 23-0262 was ordered published.
Ordered published
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23-0267 A bill for an ordinance authorizing an appropriation in the General
Fund to make a cash transfer to and appropriation in the Liability Claims
Special Revenue Fund.
Authorizes an appropriation of $2,243,000 from General Fund Reserves to make a
cash transfer to and appropriation in the Liability Claims Special Revenue Fund to
address approved settlements and claims year-to-date. The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-17-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-14-2023.
Council Bill 23-0267 was ordered published.
Ordered published
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
23-0242 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1089
South Ogden Street in Washington Park West.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-B to U-SU-B1, located at
1089 South Ogden Street in Council District 7. If ordered published, a public hearing
will be held on Monday, 4-24-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-14-2023.
Council Bill 23-0242 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
4/24/2023.
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
23-0243 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 640
West Tennessee Avenue in Athmar Park.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from I-A UO-2 to I-MX-5, located at
640 West Tennessee Avenue in Council District 7. If ordered published, a public
hearing will be held on Monday, 4-24-2023. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 3-14-2023.
Council Bill 23-0243 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
4/24/2023.
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
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23-0260 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado State
University, the Western Stock Show Association, and the National Western
Center Authority to modify the composition and voting of the National
Western Center Authority Board by changing one non-voting board
member from the Globeville-Elyria-Swansea community to a voting board
member. No change to agreement duration.
Amends the framework agreement with Colorado State University, the Western
Stock Show Association, and the National Western Center Authority to modify the
composition and voting of the National Western Center Authority Board by changing
one non-voting board member from the Globeville-Elyria-Swansea community to a
voting board member. No change to agreement duration (PWADM-201736726/
DOTI-202366890). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 4-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-14-2023.
Council Bill 23-0260 was ordered published.
Ordered published
23-0264 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing portion of the easements
reserved in Ordinance No. 324, Series of 2005, recorded with Denver Clerk
& Recorder at Reception No. 2005079520, located at 1300 Walnut Street.
Relinquishes a portion of the easements established in the Vacating Ordinance No.
324, Series of 2005, located at 1300 Walnut Street in Council District 9. The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
4-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-14-2023.
Council Bill 23-0264 was ordered published.
Ordered published
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
22-1566 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority
(DHHA), to expand the Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) program.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health and Hospital
Authority (DHHA) for $2,495,232 and through 12-31-2023 to expand the Support
Team Assisted Response (STAR) program to add 6 emergency medical technicians
(EMTs), as well as directly covering program costs for 3 additional vans and existing
vans and equipment, citywide (ENVHL-202265543). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-17-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-30-2022.
Council Bill 22-1566 was ordered published.
Ordered published
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
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23-0210 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for
employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the
Career Service.
Amends the classification and pay plan by changing the current job title of Legal
Secretary to Legal Administrative Assistant. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 3-7-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Bill 23-0210 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, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Clark, Kniech (2)
23-0218 A bill for an ordinance revising Section 18-5 of the Revised
Municipal Code of Denver by changing the date by which the career service
board shall recommend classification and pay plan adjustments to the
mayor and city council from August 1 of each year to September 1 of each
year.
Amends Chapter 18 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to change the date that
the Office of Human Resources is required to bring forward the pay table adjustment
recommendations as part of the annual market analysis, from August 1 to
September 1, to better align with the publication of economic indicator data required
for the analysis. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
3-7-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Bill 23-0218 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, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Clark, Kniech (2)
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Torres announced that tonight, there will be a required
public hearing on Council Bill 23-0215, approving the respective First
Amendments to Service Plan for the respective Denargo Market Metropolitan
District Nos. 1-3; and, a one-hour 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. Anyone wishing to speak on 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
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PROCLAMATIONS
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
23-0215 A bill for an ordinance approving the respective First Amendments
to Service Plan for the respective Denargo Market Metropolitan District
Nos. 1-3.
Approves the amended Service Plan for the respective Denargo Market Metropolitan
District Numbers 1-3 in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 3-7-2023.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:30 p.m., Council
President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-0215. Todd
Wenskoski signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Robert Bailey signed up in
opposition of the bill. Paula Williams, Erica Montague, Jeffrey Jones, and Laura
Newman signed up to speak regarding the bill. Michael Kerrigan of Department of
Finance delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 23-0215 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by
the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval,
Sawyer, Torres (9)
Nay: CdeBaca (1)
Absent: Clark, Herndon, Kniech (3)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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 sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:18 p.m., Council
President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-0186. Evon Lopez,
Valerie Herrera, Sofia Solano, Adriana Lopez, Elizabeth Walsh, Jeanne Granville,
Heidi Newhart, Melissa Mejia, Maureen McCanna, and Jaime Aguilar signed up to
speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up in opposition of the bill. Adam
Johnson signed up to speak regarding the bill. Cortland Hyser of Community
Planning and Development delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 23-0186 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by
the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Ortega,
Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Absent: Clark, Herndon, Kniech (3)
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Torres announced that on Monday, April 24, 2023, Council
will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0242, changing the
zoning classification for 1089 South Ogden Street in Washington Park West;
and on Council Bill 23-0243, changing the zoning classification for 640 West
Tennessee Avenue in Athmar Park. Any protests against Council Bills
23-0242 or 23-0243 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than
noon on Monday, April 17, 2023.
ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Torres
adjourned the meeting at 7:19 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
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Agenda
Agenda
City Council
Robin Kniech........................At Large
Deborah “Debbie” Ortega.......At Large
Amanda P. Sandoval.............District 1
Kevin Flynn........................District 2
Jamie Torres.......................District 3
Kendra Black.......................District 4
Amanda Sawyer..................District 5
Tuesday, March 28, 2023, 3:30 PM
City & County Building, Council Chambers, Room 450
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
23-0347 Minutes of Monday, March 20, 2023.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
Paul Kashmann..................District 6
Jolon Clark.........................District 7
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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
23-0230 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
Grid Alternatives Colorado, Inc. to continue a paid
training pathway program for green jobs.
Amends a contract with GRID Alternatives Colorado, Inc.
by adding $139,332 for a new total of $588,081 to
continue a paid training pathway program for green jobs
by increasing trainee and staff wages to remain
competitive and by providing additional work-based
learning opportunities, citywide. No change to contract
duration (CASR 202161073-01/ 202366794-01). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 4-17-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 3-15-2023.
23-0231 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
IFMA Foundation to continue apprentice training with
Denver employers for green jobs.
Amends a contract with the IFMA Foundation by adding
$194,593 for a new total of $644,593 to continue
apprentice training with Denver employers for green jobs
by increasing trainee wages and adding another cohort to
the program, citywide. No change to contract duration
(CASR-202160930-01/ 202366885-01). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 4-17-2023. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 3-15-2023.
Paul Kashmann..................District 6
Jolon Clark.........................District 7
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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
23-0244 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and M-B
Companies, Inc., concerning the purchase of fourteen
(14) Multi-Tasking Snow Removal Units at Denver
International Airport.
Approves a purchase order with M-B Companies, Inc. for
$15,120,510.16 for purchase of fourteen (14) MB5C
Multi-tasking Snow Removal Units to replace aging snow
removal equipment as part of planned 2022 and 2023
capital replacements at Denver International Airport in
Council District 11 (PO-00128585). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 4-17-2023. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 3-15-2023.
23-0270 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and Amelie Company to
provide strategic planning, creative development, media
planning and placement, implementation, and
performance tracking and measurement for the City’s
Youth Marijuana Education and Prevention Campaign,
citywide.
Approves a contract with Amelie Company for $1,875,000
and 1 year, with 4 1-year options to extend, to provide
strategic planning, creative development, media planning
and placement, implementation, and performance
tracking and measurement for the City’s Youth Marijuana
Education and Prevention Campaign, citywide
(EXCIS-202265807). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on
4-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-15-2023.
Finance & Governance Committee
Paul Kashmann..................District 6
Jolon Clark.........................District 7
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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
23-0238 A resolution approving the City Council appointment of
Mark Marshall to the Housing Stability Strategic Advisors
Board.
Approves the City Council appointment of Mark Marshall
to the Housing Stability Strategic Advisors Board. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
3-14-2023.
23-0239 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the
Denver Urban Renewal Authority.
Approves the Mayoral appointments of Stacie Loucks and
Kendra Black to the Denver Urban Renewal Authority for
terms effective immediately and expiring 4-3-2025 and
4-3-2026, respectively, or until successors are duly
appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-14-2023.
23-0240 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the
Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District Board
of Directors.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Joao “Johnny”
DeBrito to the Cherry Creek North Business Improvement
District Board of Directors for a term effectively
immediately and expiring 12-31-2026, or until a
successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 3-14-2023.
Paul Kashmann..................District 6
Jolon Clark.........................District 7
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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
23-0241 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments and
reappointments to the Denver Asian American Pacific
Islander Commission.
Approves the Mayoral appointments of David Shi and
Chenthuran Jayton and the Mayoral reappointments of
Jory Zhang, Kimberly Phu, and Riyas Gayassaddin to the
Denver Asian American Pacific Islander Commission for
terms effectively immediately and expiring 1-22-2025, or
until successors are duly appointed. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-14-2023.
23-0245 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and Keller Rohrback LLP
for per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
multi-district litigation.
Approves a contingency fee contract with Keller
Rohrback, Napoli Shkolnik PLLC, Edelson PC, and Miner
Barnhill & Galland PC through 12-31-2026 to provide
legal services for per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances
(PFAS) multi-district litigation (ATTNY-202266213). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 4-17-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-14-2023.
Paul Kashmann..................District 6
Jolon Clark.........................District 7
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23-0246 A resolution approving a contract between the City and
County of Denver and Lambdin & Chaney, LLP to provide
as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters
when case load exceeds the capacity of the City
Attorney's Office and/or when matters require conflict
counsel.
Approves a contract with Lambdin & Chaney, LLP for
$1,000,000 and through 1-31-2026 to provide as-needed
legal representation in civil litigation matters when case
load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney’s Office
and/or when matters require conflict counsel
(ATTNY-202366423). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on
4-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-14-2023.
23-0247 A resolution approving a contract between the City and
County of Denver and Morgan Rider Riter Tsai, P.C. to
provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation
matters when case load exceeds the capacity of the City
Attorney's Office and/or when matters require conflict
counsel.
Approves a contract with Morgan Rider Riter Tsai, P.C. for
$1,000,000 and through 1-31-2026 to provide as-needed
legal representation in civil litigation matters when case
load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney’s Office
and/or when matters require conflict counsel
(ATTNY-202366575). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on
4-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-14-2023.
Paul Kashmann..................District 6
Jolon Clark.........................District 7
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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
23-0248 A resolution approving a contract between the City and
County of Denver and Nathan Dumm & Mayer P.C. to
provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation
matters when case load exceeds the capacity of the City
Attorney's Office and/or when matters require conflict
counsel.
Approves a contract with Nathan, Dumm & Mayer P.C. for
$1,000,000 and through 1-31-2026 to provide as-needed
legal representation in civil litigation matters when case
load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney’s Office
and/or when matters require conflict counsel
(ATTNY-202366422). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on
4-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-14-2023.
23-0249 A resolution approving a contract between the City and
County of Denver and Overturf McGath & Hull PC to
provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation
matters when case load exceeds the capacity of the City
Attorney's Office and/or when matters require conflict
counsel.
Approves a contract with Overturf McGath & Hull PC for
$1,000,000 and through 1-31-2026 to provide as-needed
legal representation in civil litigation matters when case
load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney’s Office
and/or when matters require conflict counsel
(ATTNY-202366475). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on
4-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-14-2023.
Paul Kashmann..................District 6
Jolon Clark.........................District 7
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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
23-0250 A resolution approving a contract between the City and
County of Denver and Dagner Schluter Werber LLC to
provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation
matters when case load exceeds the capacity of the City
Attorney's Office and/or when matters require conflict
counsel.
Approves a contract with Dagner Schluter Werber LLC for
$1,000,000 and through 1-31-2026 to provide as-needed
legal representation in civil litigation matters when case
load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney’s Office
and/or when matters require conflict counsel
(ATTNY-202366526). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on
4-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-14-2023.
23-0251 A resolution approving a contract between the City and
County of Denver and Dietze & Davis P.C. for to provide
as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters
when case load exceeds the capacity of the City
Attorney's Office and/or when matters require conflict
counsel.
Approves a contract with Dietze & Davis P.C. for
$1,000,000 and through 1-31-2026 to provide as-needed
legal representation in civil litigation matters when case
load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney’s Office
and/or when matters require conflict counsel
(ATTNY-202366462). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on
4-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-14-2023.
Paul Kashmann..................District 6
Jolon Clark.........................District 7
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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
23-0252 A resolution approving a contract between the City and
County of Denver and Hall and Evans, LLC to provide
as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters
when case load exceeds the capacity of the City
Attorney's Office and/or when matters require conflict
counsel.
Approves a contract with Hall and Evans, LLC for
$1,000,000 and through 1-31-2026 to provide as-needed
legal representation in civil litigation matters when case
load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney’s Office
and/or when matters require conflict counsel
(ATTNY-202366426). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on
4-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-14-2023.
23-0253 A resolution approving a contract between the City and
County of Denver and Kissinger & Fellman P.C. to provide
as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters
when case load exceeds the capacity of the City
Attorney's Office and/or when matters require conflict
counsel.
Approves a contract with Kissinger & Fellman P.C. for
$1,000,000 and through 1-31-2026 to provide as-needed
legal representation in civil litigation matters when case
load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney’s Office
and/or when matters require conflict counsel
(ATTNY-202366425). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on
4-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-14-2023.
Paul Kashmann..................District 6
Jolon Clark.........................District 7
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23-0254 A resolution approving a contract between the City and
County of Denver and Lasater & Martin P.C. to provide
as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters
when case load exceeds the capacity of the City
Attorney's Office and/or when matters require conflict
counsel.
Approves a contract with Lasater & Martin P.C. for
$1,000,000 and through 1-31-2026 to provide as-needed
legal representation in civil litigation matters when case
load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney’s Office
and/or when matters require conflict counsel
(ATTNY-202366481). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on
4-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-14-2023.
23-0255 A resolution approving a contract between the City and
County of Denver and Miletich PC for to provide
as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters
when case load exceeds the capacity of the City
Attorney's Office and/or when matters require conflict
counsel.
Approves a contract with Miletich PC for $1,000,000 and
through 1-31-2026 to provide as-needed legal
representation in civil litigation matters when case load
exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney’s Office and/or
when matters require conflict counsel
(ATTNY-202366638). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on
4-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-14-2023.
Paul Kashmann..................District 6
Jolon Clark.........................District 7
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23-0256 A resolution approving a contract between the City and
County of Denver and Gordon L. Vaughan, P.C. doing
business as Vaughan & DeMuro to provide as-needed
legal representation in civil litigation matters when case
load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney's Office
and/or when matters require conflict counsel.
Approves a contract with Vaughn & DeMuro for
$1,000,000 and through 1-31-2026 to provide as-needed
legal representation in civil litigation matters when case
load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney’s Office
and/or when matters require conflict counsel
(ATTNY-202366544). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on
4-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-14-2023.
23-0257 A resolution approving a contract between the City and
County of Denver and Wells, Anderson & Race, LLC to
provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation
matters when case load exceeds the capacity of the City
Attorney's Office and/or when matters require conflict
counsel.
Approves a contract with Wells Anderson and Race for
$1,000,000 and through 1-31-2026 to provide as-needed
legal representation in civil litigation matters when case
load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney’s Office
and/or when matters require conflict counsel
(ATTNY-202366421). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on
4-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-14-2023.
Paul Kashmann..................District 6
Jolon Clark.........................District 7
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23-0259 A resolution approving a proposed license agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Mile High
Montessori Early Learning Centers to occupy two
classrooms at the Westwood Community Center, located
at 1000 South Lowell Boulevard in Council District 3.
Approves a license agreement with Mile High Montessori
Early Learning Centers, doing business as Mile High Early
Learning, for $10 and through 6-30-2023 to occupy two
classrooms at the Westwood Community Center, located
at 1000 South Lowell Boulevard in Council District 3
(FINAN-202366777-00). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
4-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-14-2023.
23-0268 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
Blue Star Recyclers to address additional demand for
electronic waste recycling services citywide, including at
Denver International Airport.
Amends a contract with Blue Star Recyclers to add
$525,000 for a new contract total of $975,000 and 1 year
for a new end date of 8-14-2024 to address additional
demand for electronic waste recycling services citywide,
including at Denver International Airport
(GENRL-202366815-03/GENRL-201951192-03). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 4-17-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 3-14-2023.
Paul Kashmann..................District 6
Jolon Clark.........................District 7
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23-0269 A resolution approving a proposed Fifth Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
Northern Colorado Pest and Wildlife Control Corp. to
continue citywide pest control services while a new
contract is awarded.
Amends a contract with Northern Colorado Pest and
Wildlife Control Corp. to add $100,000 for a new contract
total of $800,000 and 1 month for a new end date of
4-30-2023 to continue citywide pest control services
while a new contract is awarded
(GENRL-202366841-05/GENRL-201739057-05). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 4-17-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 3-14-2023.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
23-0263 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part
of the City street system a parcel of land as North Tejon
Street located between West 30th Avenue and West 32nd
Avenue.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public Right-of-Way as
North Tejon Street, located between West 30th Avenue
and West 32nd Avenue in Council District 1. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
3-14-2023.
Paul Kashmann..................District 6
Jolon Clark.........................District 7
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23-0265 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
Consor Engineers, LLC to provide continued professional
design services for the Federal Blvd Speed and Reliability
Improvements project in Council Districts 1, 2, 3 & 7.
Amends a contract with CONSOR Engineers, LLC, doing
business as Apex Design, to add $53,577 for a new
contract total of $803,577 and 14 months for a new
contract end date of 12-30-2024 to provide continued
professional design services for the Federal Blvd Speed
and Reliability Improvements project in Council Districts
1, 2, 3 & 7 (DOTI-202366708-01 [202158009-01]). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 4-17-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-14-2023.
23-0266 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
L.E.R., Inc., doing business as Renner Sports Surfaces, to
continue providing court repair and replacement services
on an as-needed basis at various Denver parks, citywide.
Amends an on-call contract with L.E.R., Inc., doing
business as Renner Sports Surfaces, to add 1 year for a
new contract end date of 3-10-2024 to continue providing
court repair and replacement services on an as-needed
basis at various Denver parks, citywide. No change to
contract amount (202057057-01/202366293). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 4-17-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 3-14-2023.
Paul Kashmann..................District 6
Jolon Clark.........................District 7
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23-0271 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part
of the City street system parcels of land as: 1) North
Holly Street, located at the intersection of North Holly
Street and East 38th Avenue; 2) East 38th Avenue,
located at the intersection of East 38th Avenue and North
Holly Street; and 3) North Ivy Street, located at the
intersection of East 38th Avenue and North Ivy Street.
Dedicates three City-owned parcels of land as public
right-of-way as 1) North Holly Street, located at the
intersection of North Holly Street and East 38th Avenue,
2) East 38th Avenue, located at the intersection of East
38th Avenue and North Holly Street, and 3) North Ivy
Street, located at the intersection of East 38th Avenue
and North Ivy Street in Council District 8. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-14-2023.
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
Paul Kashmann..................District 6
Jolon Clark.........................District 7
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23-0258 A bill for an ordinance designating certain properties as
being required for public use and authorizing use and
acquisition thereof by negotiation or through
condemnation proceedings of fee simple, easement and
other interests, including any rights and interests related
or appurtenant to properties designated as needed for the
traffic and pedestrian safety improvement project along
the Mississippi Avenue Corridor, running from Eliot Street
to Quivas Steet, also known as Safer Main Streets -
Mississippi Avenue Vison Zero Project.
Grants the authority to acquire through negotiated
purchase or condemnation any property interest as
needed to support the Safer Main Streets - Mississippi
Avenue Vision Zero Project, including easement interests,
access rights, improvements, buildings, fixtures, licenses,
permits and other appurtenances, located along the
Mississippi Avenue Corridor running from Eliot Street to
Quivas Steet in Council District 7. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-14-2023.
Paul Kashmann..................District 6
Jolon Clark.........................District 7
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23-0261 A bill for an ordinance approving and providing for the
execution of a proposed grant agreement between the
City and County of Denver and the State of Colorado
concerning the "UASI FY22" program and the funding
therefor, and authorizing the purchase of capital
equipment items from the "UASI FY22" Special Revenue
Fund budget.
Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado
Department of Homeland Security and Emergency
Management for $3,120,000 and through 8-31-2025 to
initiate the FY22 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)
grant program to prevent, prepare for, respond to,
mitigate against, and recover from acts of terrorism and
authorizes the purchase of capital equipment items
(MOOEM-202265821). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
4-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-14-2023.
23-0262 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an
appropriation in the Capital Improvements and Capital
Maintenance Fund.
Rescinds $211,483.04 from the Public Works
Improvement Fund (31050), Capital Program MJ020 -
18th/19th Multimodal Improvements and re-appropriates
those dollars to the Transportation and Mobility Fund
(34801), Capital Program PO008 - Denver Moves
Implementation to provide funding for the Sherman
Street Protected Bike Lane Project. The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 4-17-2023. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 3-14-2023.
Paul Kashmann..................District 6
Jolon Clark.........................District 7
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23-0267 A bill for an ordinance authorizing an appropriation in the
General Fund to make a cash transfer to and
appropriation in the Liability Claims Special Revenue
Fund.
Authorizes an appropriation of $2,243,000 from General
Fund Reserves to make a cash transfer to and
appropriation in the Liability Claims Special Revenue
Fund to address approved settlements and claims
year-to-date. The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on
4-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-14-2023.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
23-0242 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification
for 1089 South Ogden Street in Washington Park West.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from
U-SU-B to U-SU-B1, located at 1089 South Ogden Street
in Council District 7. If ordered published, a public
hearing will be held on Monday, 4-24-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
3-14-2023.
23-0243 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification
for 640 West Tennessee Avenue in Athmar Park.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from I-A
UO-2 to I-MX-5, located at 640 West Tennessee Avenue
in Council District 7. If ordered published, a public
hearing will be held on Monday, 4-24-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
3-14-2023.
Paul Kashmann..................District 6
Jolon Clark.........................District 7
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23-0260 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
Colorado State University, the Western Stock Show
Association, and the National Western Center Authority to
modify the composition and voting of the National
Western Center Authority Board by changing one
non-voting board member from the
Globeville-Elyria-Swansea community to a voting board
member. No change to agreement duration.
Amends the framework agreement with Colorado State
University, the Western Stock Show Association, and the
National Western Center Authority to modify the
composition and voting of the National Western Center
Authority Board by changing one non-voting board
member from the Globeville-Elyria-Swansea community
to a voting board member. No change to agreement
duration (PWADM-201736726/ DOTI-202366890). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 4-17-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-14-2023.
23-0264 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing portion of the
easements reserved in Ordinance No. 324, Series of
2005, recorded with Denver Clerk & Recorder at
Reception No. 2005079520, located at 1300 Walnut
Street.
Relinquishes a portion of the easements established in
the Vacating Ordinance No. 324, Series of 2005, located
at 1300 Walnut Street in Council District 9. The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 4-17-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 3-14-2023.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
Paul Kashmann..................District 6
Jolon Clark.........................District 7
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22-1566 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Denver
Health and Hospital Authority (DHHA), to expand the
Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) program.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Denver
Health and Hospital Authority (DHHA) for $2,495,232 and
through 12-31-2023 to expand the Support Team
Assisted Response (STAR) program to add 6 emergency
medical technicians (EMTs), as well as directly covering
program costs for 3 additional vans and existing vans and
equipment, citywide (ENVHL-202265543). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 4-17-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 11-30-2022.
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
23-0210 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and
pay plan for employees in the Career Service and for
certain employees not in the Career Service.
Amends the classification and pay plan by changing the
current job title of Legal Secretary to Legal Administrative
Assistant. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-7-2023.
Paul Kashmann..................District 6
Jolon Clark.........................District 7
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23-0218 A bill for an ordinance revising Section 18-5 of the
Revised Municipal Code of Denver by changing the date
by which the career service board shall recommend
classification and pay plan adjustments to the mayor and
city council from August 1 of each year to September 1 of
each year.
Amends Chapter 18 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code
to change the date that the Office of Human Resources is
required to bring forward the pay table adjustment
recommendations as part of the annual market analysis,
from August 1 to September 1, to better align with the
publication of economic indicator data required for the
analysis. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-7-2023.
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0215,
approving the respective First Amendments to Service Plan for the
respective Denargo Market Metropolitan District Nos. 1-3; and, a one-hour
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. Anyone wishing to speak on
these matters must go online to sign up during the recess of Council.
RECESS
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR
SESSION
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PROCLAMATIONS
Paul Kashmann..................District 6
Jolon Clark.........................District 7
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
23-0215 A bill for an ordinance approving the respective First
Amendments to Service Plan for the respective Denargo
Market Metropolitan District Nos. 1-3.
Approves the amended Service Plan for the respective
Denargo Market Metropolitan District Numbers 1-3 in
Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 3-7-2023.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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.
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dependent upon publication, on Monday, April 24, 2023, Council will hold a
required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0242, changing the zoning
classification for 1089 South Ogden Street in Washington Park West; and on
Council Bill 23-0243, changing the zoning classification for 640 West
Tennessee Avenue in Athmar Park. Any protests against Council Bills
23-0242 or 23-0243 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than
noon on Monday, April 17, 2023.
ADJOURN
PENDING
FOR 4-3-23
Paul Kashmann..................District 6
Jolon Clark.........................District 7
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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.
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.
FOR 4-10-23
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.
Paul Kashmann..................District 6
Jolon Clark.........................District 7
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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.
Paul Kashmann..................District 6
Jolon Clark.........................District 7
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