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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, April 3, 2023 3:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council member Kashmann led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Council member Kashmann led the Land Acknowledgement. ROLL CALL Council member CdeBaca arrived late. Council members CdeBaca and Herndon 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 Tuesday, March 28, 2023, were distributed to members of Council. Council President Torres ordered the minutes approved. 23-0369 Minutes of Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Council Minutes 23-0369 were approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council President Torres and Council member Kashmann made announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS 23-0370 A Proclamation Recognizing “Start By Believing" Sexual Assault Awareness Month A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Proclamation 23-0370 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT RESOLUTIONS Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Page 1 23-0299 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and EP Blazer, LLC to purchase thirty-eight (38) 2023 Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicle SUVs for use by the Denver Police Department. Approves a purchase order with EP Blazer, LLC, doing business as John Elway Chevrolet, for $1,686,400 to purchase thirty-eight (38) 2023 Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicle SUVs for use by the Denver Police Department (PO-00128032). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-24-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-21-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0299 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: CdeBaca (1) Block Vote A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, 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) RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 23-0302 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and IHC Scott, Inc. concerning paving and associated services to rehabilitate the existing asphalt pavement in the East Economy Parking Lot at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with IHC Scott, Inc. for $11,155,331.32 and 233 days to provide paving and associated services to rehabilitate the existing asphalt pavement in the East Economy Parking Lot at Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (PLANE-202265100). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-24-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-22-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0302 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) Page 2 23-0303 A resolution approving a proposed lease between the City and County of Denver and Southwest Airlines, Co. for a 30-year lease for a new cargo facility at Denver International Airport, charging Southwest Airlines, Co. rates and charges under the lease. Approves a ground lease with Southwest Airlines Co. for rates and charges and 30 years for a new cargo facility at Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (PLANE-202262387). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-24-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-22-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0303 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) 23-0304 A resolution approving a proposed lease between the City and County of Denver and Southwest Airlines, Co. for a 30-year lease for a new cargo facility at Denver International Airport, charging Southwest Airlines, Co. rates and charges under the lease. Approves a ground lease with Southwest Airlines Co. for rates and charges and 30 years for a new general use building at Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (PLANE-202262801). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-24-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-22-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0304 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) Page 3 23-0306 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendment between the City and County of Denver and ABM Aviation, Inc. concerning the management, operation, maintenance, provision of buses, and other related services for shuttle bus management services at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with ABM Aviation, Inc. to add $12,000,000 for a new contract total of $190,000,000 and 1 year for a new end date of 1-31-2025 to continue providing shuttle bus management services for the transportation of the public and employees from parking facilities to the Terminal and Concourses at Denver International Airport in Council District 11, including but not limited to the management, operation, maintenance, provision of buses, and other related services, while a new procurement is conducted (201630273/PLANE-202366569-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-24-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-22-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0306 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 23-0273 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Verizon Wireless for wireless services including data, voice and accessories for city agencies. Approves a purchase order with Verizon Wireless for $2,400,000 and 1 year for wireless services including data, voice and accessories for city agencies (PO-00127087). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-24-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-21-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0273 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) 23-0308 A resolution approving the City Council Reappointment of Keith Hayes to the Caring for Denver Board. Approves the City Council Reappointment of Keith Hayes to the Caring for Denver Board. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-21-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0308 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) Page 4 Nay: (None) (0) 23-0309 A resolution approving the City Council Reappointment of Jesse Ogas to the Caring for Denver Board. Approves the City Council Reappointment of Jesse Ogas to the Caring for Denver Board. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-21-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0309 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 23-0290 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Alpine Disposal, Inc. for recycling processing and Materials Recovery Facility services. Approves a contract with ALPINE DISPOSAL, INC., doing business as GFL Environmental Inc., for $10,500,000 and 5 years for recycling processing and Materials Recovery Facility services (202265797). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-24-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-21-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0290 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) 23-0296 A resolution granting a revocable permit to Wishbone, LLC, to encroach into the right-of-way at 2917 West 25th Avenue. Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to Wishbone, LLC, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right-of-way with an underground electric service with a footprint of 177 square feet at 2917 West 25th Avenue in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-21-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0296 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) Page 5 23-0298 A resolution granting a revocable permit to 38th & Holly LLLP, to encroach into the right-of-way at 3800 North Holly Street and 5909 East 38th Avenue. Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to 38th & Holly LLLP, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right-of-way with approximately 362 linear feet of private sanitary main with two manholes, and approximately 183 linear feet of private storm main with two manholes and two inlets, located at approximately 3800 North Holly Street and 5909 East 38th Avenue in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-21-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0298 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) 23-0300 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Roadway Asset Services, LLC to incorporate parcel-based sidewalk inventory. Amends a contract with Roadway Asset Services, LLC to add $48,524 for a new contract total of $772,789 and 3 months for a new end date of 10-31-2023 to incorporate parcel-based sidewalk inventory required by voter-approved Initiative 307 as part of mobile data collection for the inventory and condition assessment of transportation infrastructure assets citywide (202160839-01/202366999-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-24-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-21-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0300 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 Page 6 23-0189 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and The Salvation Army to provide intake assessment, short and long-term shelter services, and housing navigation services to families staying in non-congregate emergency shelter, citywide. Approves a contract with The Salvation Army for $3,762,300 and through 12-31-2023 to provide intake assessment, short and long-term shelter services, and housing navigation services to families staying in non-congregate emergency shelter, citywide (HOST-202366561). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-24-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-1-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0189 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) 23-0286 A resolution approving a proposed Fifth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Denver Foundation for the Denver Immigrant Legal Services Fund, which provides grant funding to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations who provide immigration legal services to eligible Denver residents. Amends a contract with the Denver Foundation to add $250,000 for a new total of $2,200,000 for the Denver Immigrant Legal Services Fund, which provides grant funding to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations who provide immigration legal services to eligible Denver residents in the areas of direct representation, in removal defense or affirmative relief, and capacity building for direct representation. No change to contract duration (ATTNY-202367051). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-24-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-22-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0286 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) Page 7 23-0292 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment and Modification Agreement between the City and County of Denver and NDHC Affordable Communities, Inc. to revise the terms related to the maximum sales price of affordable units created under the agreement as part of the Central Park IV project, located at 5702 North Central Park Boulevard in Council District 8. Amends a loan agreement with Northeast Denver Housing Center (NDHC) Affordable Communities, Inc. to allow for an increase in the maximum sales price per unit, while still aligning with HOST’s published maximum sales prices, as part of the Central Park IV project, located at 5702 North Central Park Boulevard in Council District 8. No change to loan amount or duration (HOST-202265609-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-24-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-22-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0292 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) 23-0293 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendment and Modification Agreement between the City and County of Denver and 3501 Chestnut Development, LLC to provide additional loan funding on a 49-unit affordable housing project known as Chestnut Place Lofts, located at 3501 Chestnut Place Council District 9. Amends a loan agreement with 3501 Chestnut Development, LLC to add $5,000,000 construction loan funding for a new total of $8,185,000 and 1 year repayment term, as well as bifurcating the repayment structure, to address increased construction interest costs on a 49-unit affordable housing project known as Chestnut Place Lofts, located at 3501 Chestnut Place Council District 9 (HOST-202262289/HOST-202367135). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-24-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-22-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0293 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) Page 8 23-0294 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to continue to coordinate and deliver the Denver Street Outreach Collaborative and Strategic Outreach to Large Encampments programs to assist persons experiencing unsheltered homelessness in Denver. Amends a contract with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless by adding $175,430 for a new contract total of $5,773,718 to continue to coordinate and deliver the Denver Street Outreach Collaborative (DSOC) and Strategic Outreach to Large Encampments (SOLE) programs to assist persons experiencing unsheltered homelessness in Denver. No change to contract duration (HOST 202057228/HOST202366886-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-24-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-22-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0294 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Finance & Governance Committee 23-0287 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 at the intersection of West Mississippi Avenue and South Platte River Drive and along the north side of East Colfax Avenue between North Downing Street and North Marion Street. Grants the authority to acquire through negotiated purchase or condemnation any property interest as needed to support the Highway Safety Improvements Project, Package 4, including easement interests, access rights, improvements, buildings, fixtures, licenses, permits and other appurtenances, located at the northwest corner of West Mississippi Avenue and South Platte River Drive, and along East Colfax Avenue between North Downing Street and North Marion Street in Council Districts 7 and 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-21-2023. Council Bill 23-0287 was ordered published. Ordered published Page 9 23-0288 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Hamid Saadatkhah for the sale of a 1,786 square foot piece of narrow remnant property, located at 2424 East 40th Avenue in Council District 9. Approves a purchase and sale agreement with Hamid Saadatkhah for $14,288 for the sale of a 1,786 square foot piece of narrow remnant property, located at 2424 East 40th Avenue in Council District 9 (FINAN-202366446). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-24-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-21-2023. Council Bill 23-0288 was ordered published. Ordered published 23-0289 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a capital equipment purchase in the Culture and Recreation Special Revenue Fund. Authorizes a capital equipment purchase from the Arts and Venues Operating Fund (15815) for a new mixing console at the Buell Theatre in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-21-2023. Council Bill 23-0289 was ordered published. Ordered published Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 23-0272 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 5005 West 29th Avenue in West Highland. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from PUD-83 to U-MX-3, located at 5005 West 29th Avenue in Council District 1. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 5-1-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-21-2023. Council Bill 23-0272 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 5/1/2023. Ordered published with a future required public hearing 23-0283 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for multiple properties in Athmar Park and Valverde. Approves a legislative map amendment to rezone multiple properties from E-SU-B, E-SU-D, and E-SU-Dx to E-SU-B1, E-SU-D1 and E-SU-D1x to allow for the construction of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), located in the Athmar Park and Valverde neighborhoods in Council District 7. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 5-1-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-21-2023. Council Bill 23-0283 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 5/1/2023. Ordered published with a future required public hearing Page 10 23-0295 A bill for an ordinance designating 1741 Gaylord Street as a structure for preservation. Approves an individual landmark designation for a structure located at 1741 Gaylord Street in Council District 9. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 4-24-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-21-2023. Council Bill 23-0295 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 4/24/2023. Ordered published with a future required public hearing BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Finance & Governance Committee 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0258 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) Page 11 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0261 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) 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0262 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) Page 12 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0267 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) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0260 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) Page 13 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0264 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) 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 22-1566 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Torres annouced that tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0149 changing the zoning classification for 526 South Vine Street in Washington Park; a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0121 changing the zoning classification for 1085 North Knox Court in Villa Park; and a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0122 changing the zoning classification for 3401 West 29th Avenue and 2945 North Julian Street in West Highland. Anyone wishing to speak on any of these matter must go online to sign up during the recess of Council. RECESS Council took a recess. COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION UNFINISHED BUSINESS PROCLAMATIONS Page 14 23-0371 A Proclamation Celebrating The George Washington High School Speech and Debate Team State Championship A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Clark, that Council Proclamation 23-0371 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Hinds (2) PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 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. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:40 p.m., Council President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-0149. Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up in opposition of the bill. Fran Penafiel of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Gilmore, that Council Bill 23-0149 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Hinds (2) 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. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:53 p.m., Council President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-0121. Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up in opposition of the bill. Fran Penafiel of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Gilmore, that Council Bill 23-0121 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Page 15 Absent: CdeBaca, Hinds (2) 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. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:13 p.m., Council President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-0122. Bruce O'Donnell, Paul Tamburello, and Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up in opposition of the bill. Fran Penafiel of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 23-0122 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Hinds (2) PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Torres announced that on Monday, May 1, 2023, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0272, changing the zoning classification for 5005 West 29th Avenue in West Highland; and a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0283, changing the zoning classification for multiple properties in Athmar Park and Valverde; and on Monday, April 24, 2023 Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0295 designating 1741 Gaylord Street as a structure for preservation. Any protests against Council Bills 23-0272 or 23-0283, must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, April 24, 2023. ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Torres adjourned the meeting at 6:33 p.m. President Attested by me with the Corporate Seal of the City and County of Denver Clerk and Recorder, Ex-Officio Clerk of the City and County of Denver Page 16