City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · April 10, 2023
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, April 10, 2023 3:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council member Gilmore led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Council member Gilmore led the Land Acknowledgement.
ROLL CALL
Council members CdeBaca and Hinds attended the meeting virtually.
Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12)
Absent: Sawyer (1)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
The minutes of April 3, 2023, were distributed to members of Council. Council President
Torres ordered the minutes approved.
23-0395 Minutes of Monday, April 3, 2023.
Council Minutes 23-0395 were approved.
Approved
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council member Kashmann made announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
No items were called out for a separate vote.
RESOLUTIONS
Block Vote
A motion offered by Councilmember Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, 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, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Sawyer (1)
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
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23-0328 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Mile High United Way, Inc. to
add funds for a contract to administer the Business Impact Opportunity
Fund Program, which supports small businesses impacted by COVID-19
with financial and technical assistance, citywide.
Amends a contract with Mile High United Way, Inc. to add $5,000,000 in American
Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for a new contract total of $10,000,000 and eighteen
months for a new end date of 6-30-2026 to administer the Business Impact
Opportunity Fund program, which supports small businesses impacted by COVID-19
with financial and technical assistance, citywide (202366896-01/202262543-01). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-1-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-29-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0328 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Sawyer (1)
23-0329 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Denver Film Society to continue producing
summer movie screenings as part of the Film of the Rocks series at Red
Rocks Amphitheatre.
Approves a revenue sharing agreement with Denver Film Society for a $200 per
show programming fee and 15% of net ticket sales in compensation annually, not to
exceed $250,000 for the contract term, and through 12-31-2024 to produce summer
movie screenings as part of the Film of the Rocks series at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
(THTRS-202265571). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 5-1-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-29-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0329 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Sawyer (1)
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23-0330 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Coffman Engineers, Inc., concerning
professional design services to plan, design, and test changes and
modifications to various life safety systems at Denver International
Airport.
Approves a contract with Coffman Engineers, Inc. for $2,500,000 and for 3 years,
plus 2 one-year options to extend, to provide professional design services to plan,
design, and test changes and modifications to various life safety systems at Denver
International Airport in Council District 11 (PLANE-202263626). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-1-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-29-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0330 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Sawyer (1)
23-0331 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Jensen Hughes, Inc., concerning professional
design services to plan, design, and test changes and modifications to
various life safety systems at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with Jensen Hughes, Inc. for $2,500,000 and for 3 years, plus 2
one-year options to extend, to provide professional design services to plan, design,
and test changes and modifications to various life safety systems at Denver
International Airport in Council District 11 (PLANE-202366335). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-1-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-29-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0331 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Sawyer (1)
Finance & Governance Committee
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23-0320 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Commission
for People with Disabilities.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Chelsea Elder to the Commission for People
with Disabilities for a term effective immediately and expiring 9-30-2025, or until a
successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 3-28-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0320 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Sawyer (1)
23-0321 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver
Head Start Policy Council.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Laura Kinde to the Denver Head Start Policy
Council for a term effective immediately and expiring 7-20-2024, or until a successor
is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
3-28-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0321 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Sawyer (1)
23-0322 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the regional
Emergency Medical and Trauma Council Board.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Aaron Eberhardt, M.D. to the Regional
Emergency Medical and Trauma Council (RETAC) for a term effective immediately
and expiring 2-15-2024, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-28-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0322 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Sawyer (1)
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23-0323 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between
the City and County of Denver and Colorado Kenworth, LLC to provide
specialty aftermarket auto parts for use in larger City fleet vehicles. No
change to contract duration.
Amends a Master Purchase Order with Colorado Kenworth, Inc., doing business as
MHC Kenworth, to add $650,000 for a new contract total of $1,600,000 to provide
specialty aftermarket auto parts for use in larger City fleet vehicles. No change to
contract duration (SC-00005019). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 5-1-2023. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 3-28-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0323 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Sawyer (1)
23-0324 A resolution to set a public hearing relating to the adoption of the
38th & Huron Urban Redevelopment Plan and directing the Denver Urban
Renewal Authority to take certain actions in connection with the hearing.
Sets a public hearing before City Council on 5-15-2023 on the 38th and Huron Urban
Redevelopment Plan in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 3-28-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0324 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Sawyer (1)
23-0325 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between
the City and County of Denver and Mittera Group, Inc. to provide continued
comprehensive printing and mailing services for City agencies.
Amends a Master Purchase Order (MPO) with Mittera Group, Inc. to add $2,000,000
for a new total of $4,500,000 to provide continued comprehensive printing and
mailing services for city agencies, including but not limited to the printing and
mailing of W2’s, Tabor Notices, and tax statements, citywide. No change to MPO
duration (SC-00004931). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 5-1-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-28-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0325 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
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Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Sawyer (1)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
23-0297 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as a public alley bounded by North Pearl
Street, East 16th Avenue, North Washington Street, and East Colfax
Avenue.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as public alley, bounded by North
Pearl Street, East 16th Avenue, North Washington Street, and East Colfax Avenue in
Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
3-21-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0297 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Sawyer (1)
23-0301 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and RS&H, Inc. for final design of
Washington Street as part of the Elevate Denver Bond Program.
Amends a contract with RS&H, Inc. to add $5,757,025.26 for a new contract total of
$8,879,988.18 for final design of Washington Street from 47th Avenue-52nd Avenue,
post design services, construction services and ROW services, as well as construction
services for 51st Avenue, from Emerson Street to Logan Street as part of the
Elevate Denver Bond Program Washington Street project in Council District 9. No
change to contract duration (DOTI-202265812-03 /201948451-03). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-1-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-21-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0301 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Sawyer (1)
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23-0327 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system parcels of land as: 1) East Mississippi Avenue, located at the
intersection of East Mississippi Avenue and South Dahlia Street; and 2)
South Dahlia Street, located at the intersection of South Dahlia Street and
East Mississippi Avenue.
Dedicates two parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) East Mississippi Avenue,
located at the intersection of East Mississippi Avenue and South Dahlia Street, and 2)
South Dahlia Street, located at the intersection of South Dahlia Street and East
Mississippi Avenue in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 3-28-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0327 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Sawyer (1)
23-0332 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Contract Services
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and SuperTrees to
continue on-call tree planting and watering services on city property,
citywide.
Amends a contract with Supertrees to add 1 year for a new end date of 7-1-2024 to
continue on-call tree planting and watering services on city property, citywide. No
change to contract amount (202158448/202366403). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-1-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-28-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0332 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Sawyer (1)
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23-0333 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Contract Services
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and CTM Inc. to
continue on-call tree planting and watering services on city property,
citywide.
Amends a contract with CTM, Inc. to add 1 year for a new end date of 7-1-2024 to
continue on-call tree planting and watering services on city property, citywide. No
change to contract amount (202158458/202366370). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-1-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-28-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0333 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Sawyer (1)
23-0334 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Contract Services
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and TigerTree, Inc. to
continue on-call tree planting and watering services on city property,
citywide.
Amends a contract with TigerTree, Inc. to add 1 year for a new end date of 7-1-2024
to continue on-call tree planting and watering services on city property, citywide. No
change to contract amount (202158457/202366395). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-1-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-28-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0334 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Sawyer (1)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
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23-0291 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment and
Modification Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
Northfield Flats, LLC to extend the maturity date of a loan for funding for
an affordable housing development, located at 4545 Xenia Street in Council
District 8.
Amends a loan agreement with Northfield Flats, LLC to add 2 years to the loan
maturity date for a new term of 20 years to align with senior lender requirements
for funding at an affordable housing development, located at 4545 Xenia Street in
Council District 8. No change to loan amount (HOST-202264595-01). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-1-2023.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-22-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0291 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Sawyer (1)
23-0394 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriation account designated “Liability Claims,” the
sum of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00), via a single check
payable to Rebecca Norris, Kenneth A. Padilla, and Barry D. Roseman, for
compensatory damages and attorneys’ fees in payment and satisfaction of
all claims made by Rebecca Norris in the litigation matter captioned “Norris
v. City and County of Denver,” commenced in the United States District
Court for the District of Colorado, Case No. 1:20-cv-01226-DDD-SKC.
Settles a claim involving the Denver County Court. This item was approved for filing
at the Mayor-Council meeting on 4-4-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0394 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Sawyer (1)
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
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23-0319 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 pay grade of Probation
Officer I-III and Judicial Assistant II, as well as changing the title and pay grade of
Judicial Assistant III and IV. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 3-28-2023.
Council Bill 23-0319 was ordered published.
Ordered published
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
23-0282 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1085
North Lowell Boulevard in Villa Park.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-D1x to U-RH-2.5,
located at 1085 Lowell Boulevard in Council District 3. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 3-21-2023.
Council Bill 23-0282 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
5/8/2023.
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
23-0326 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of right-of-way near 4000
Blake Street, without reservations.
Vacates approximately 2,321 square feet of right-of-way, without reservations, at
4000 Blake Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 3-28-2023.
Council Bill 23-0326 was ordered published.
Ordered published
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
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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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 23-0287 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, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Sawyer (1)
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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 23-0288 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, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Sawyer (1)
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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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 23-0289 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, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Sawyer (1)
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Torres announced that tonight, there will be a required
public hearing on Council Bill 23-0206 designating 618 South Monroe Way
as a structure for preservation; a required public hearing on Council Bill
23-0181 changing the zoning classification for 2208 South Williams Street in
University; and a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0182 changing
the zoning classification for 750 East 9th Avenue in Capitol Hill. Anyone
wishing to speak on any of these matters must go online to sign up during
the recess of Council.
RECESS
Council took a recess.
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PROCLAMATIONS
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
23-0206 A bill for an ordinance designating 618 South Monroe Way as a
structure for preservation.
Approves an individual landmark designation for a property located at 618 South
Monroe Way in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-7-2023.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:37 p.m., Council
President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-0206. No speakers
signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up in opposition of the bill.
Becca Dierschow of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff
report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Bill 23-0206 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Absent: Herndon, Sawyer (2)
23-0181 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2208
South Williams Street in University.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-B1, located at
2208 South Williams Street in Council district 6. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 2-28-2023.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:57 p.m., Council
President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-0181. Jordan
Weybright 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 Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilmember
Ortega, that Council Bill 23-0181 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon, Sawyer (2)
23-0182 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 750
East 9th Avenue in Capitol Hill.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from PUD 499 to G-MU-3, located
at 750 East 9th Avenue in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 2-28-2023.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:05 p.m., Council
President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-0182. Max Odom
signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Nina Desochinsky and Linda Rice signed up in
opposition of the bill. Liz Weigle of Community Planning and Development delivered
the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilmember
Ortega, that Council Bill 23-0182 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,
failed to carry by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Ortega (2)
Nay: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech,
Sandoval, Torres (9)
Absent: Herndon, Sawyer (2)
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Torres announced that on Monday, May 8, 2023, Council
will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0282 changing the
zoning classification for 1085 North Lowell Boulevard in Villa Park. Any
protests against Council Bill 23-0282, must be filed with the Council Offices
no later than noon on Monday, May 1, 2023.
ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Torres
adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m.
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President
Attested by me with the Corporate Seal of the City and County of Denver
Clerk and Recorder, Ex-Officio Clerk
of the City and County of Denver
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Agenda
City Council Meeting of Monday, April 10, 2023
City and County of Denver
Robin Kniech........................At Large Paul Kashmann..................District 6
Deborah “Debbie” Ortega.......At Large Jolon Clark.........................District 7
Amanda P. Sandoval.............District 1 Christopher Herndon...........District 8
Kevin Flynn........................District 2 Candi CdeBaca...................District 9
Jamie Torres.......................District 3 Chris Hinds.......................District 10
Kendra Black.......................District 4 Stacie Gilmore...................District 11
Amanda Sawyer..................District 5 Bonita Roznos........Executive Director
Room 450
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City Council Agenda Monday, April 10, 2023
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
23-0395 Minutes of Monday, April 3, 2023.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
23-0328 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Mile High United Way, Inc. to
add funds for a contract to administer the Business Impact Opportunity
Fund Program, which supports small businesses impacted by COVID-19
with financial and technical assistance, citywide.
Amends a contract with Mile High United Way, Inc. to add $5,000,000 in American
Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for a new contract total of $10,000,000 and eighteen
months for a new end date of 6-30-2026 to administer the Business Impact
Opportunity Fund program, which supports small businesses impacted by COVID-19
with financial and technical assistance, citywide (202366896-01/202262543-01). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-1-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-29-2023.
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23-0329 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Denver Film Society to continue producing
summer movie screenings as part of the Film of the Rocks series at Red
Rocks Amphitheatre.
Approves a revenue sharing agreement with Denver Film Society for a $200 per
show programming fee and 15% of net ticket sales in compensation annually, not to
exceed $250,000 for the contract term, and through 12-31-2024 to produce summer
movie screenings as part of the Film of the Rocks series at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
(THTRS-202265571). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 5-1-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-29-2023.
23-0330 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Coffman Engineers, Inc., concerning
professional design services to plan, design, and test changes and
modifications to various life safety systems at Denver International
Airport.
Approves a contract with Coffman Engineers, Inc. for $2,500,000 and for 3 years,
plus 2 one-year options to extend, to provide professional design services to plan,
design, and test changes and modifications to various life safety systems at Denver
International Airport in Council District 11 (PLANE-202263626). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-1-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-29-2023.
23-0331 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Jensen Hughes, Inc., concerning professional
design services to plan, design, and test changes and modifications to
various life safety systems at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with Jensen Hughes, Inc. for $2,500,000 and for 3 years, plus 2
one-year options to extend, to provide professional design services to plan, design,
and test changes and modifications to various life safety systems at Denver
International Airport in Council District 11 (PLANE-202366335). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-1-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-29-2023.
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Finance & Governance Committee
23-0320 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the
Commission for People with Disabilities.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Chelsea Elder to the Commission for People
with Disabilities for a term effective immediately and expiring 9-30-2025, or until a
successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 3-28-2023.
23-0321 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver
Head Start Policy Council.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Laura Kinde to the Denver Head Start Policy
Council for a term effective immediately and expiring 7-20-2024, or until a successor
is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
3-28-2023.
23-0322 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the regional
Emergency Medical and Trauma Council Board.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Aaron Eberhardt, M.D. to the Regional
Emergency Medical and Trauma Council (RETAC) for a term effective immediately
and expiring 2-15-2024, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-28-2023.
23-0323 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Kenworth, LLC to
provide specialty aftermarket auto parts for use in larger City fleet
vehicles. No change to contract duration.
Amends a Master Purchase Order with Colorado Kenworth, Inc., doing business as
MHC Kenworth, to add $650,000 for a new contract total of $1,600,000 to provide
specialty aftermarket auto parts for use in larger City fleet vehicles. No change to
contract duration (SC-00005019). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 5-1-2023. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 3-28-2023.
23-0324 A resolution to set a public hearing relating to the adoption of the
38th & Huron Urban Redevelopment Plan and directing the Denver Urban
Renewal Authority to take certain actions in connection with the hearing.
Sets a public hearing before City Council on 5-15-2023 on the 38th and Huron Urban
Redevelopment Plan in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 3-28-2023.
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23-0325 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and Mittera Group, Inc. to provide
continued comprehensive printing and mailing services for City agencies.
Amends a Master Purchase Order (MPO) with Mittera Group, Inc. to add $2,000,000
for a new total of $4,500,000 to provide continued comprehensive printing and
mailing services for city agencies, including but not limited to the printing and
mailing of W2’s, Tabor Notices, and tax statements, citywide. No change to MPO
duration (SC-00004931). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 5-1-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-28-2023.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
23-0297 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as a public alley bounded by North Pearl
Street, East 16th Avenue, North Washington Street, and East Colfax
Avenue.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as public alley, bounded by North
Pearl Street, East 16th Avenue, North Washington Street, and East Colfax Avenue in
Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
3-21-2023.
23-0301 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and RS&H, Inc. for final design of
Washington Street as part of the Elevate Denver Bond Program.
Amends a contract with RS&H, Inc. to add $5,757,025.26 for a new contract total of
$8,879,988.18 for final design of Washington Street from 47th Avenue-52nd Avenue,
post design services, construction services and ROW services, as well as construction
services for 51st Avenue, from Emerson Street to Logan Street as part of the
Elevate Denver Bond Program Washington Street project in Council District 9. No
change to contract duration (DOTI-202265812-03 /201948451-03). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-1-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-21-2023.
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23-0327 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system parcels of land as: 1) East Mississippi Avenue, located at
the intersection of East Mississippi Avenue and South Dahlia Street; and 2)
South Dahlia Street, located at the intersection of South Dahlia Street and
East Mississippi Avenue.
Dedicates two parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) East Mississippi Avenue,
located at the intersection of East Mississippi Avenue and South Dahlia Street, and 2)
South Dahlia Street, located at the intersection of South Dahlia Street and East
Mississippi Avenue in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 3-28-2023.
23-0332 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Contract Services
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and SuperTrees to
continue on-call tree planting and watering services on city property,
citywide.
Amends a contract with Supertrees to add 1 year for a new end date of 7-1-2024 to
continue on-call tree planting and watering services on city property, citywide. No
change to contract amount (202158448/202366403). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-1-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-28-2023.
23-0333 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Contract Services
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and CTM Inc. to
continue on-call tree planting and watering services on city property,
citywide.
Amends a contract with CTM, Inc. to add 1 year for a new end date of 7-1-2024 to
continue on-call tree planting and watering services on city property, citywide. No
change to contract amount (202158458/202366370). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-1-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-28-2023.
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23-0334 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Contract Services
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and TigerTree, Inc. to
continue on-call tree planting and watering services on city property,
citywide.
Amends a contract with TigerTree, Inc. to add 1 year for a new end date of 7-1-2024
to continue on-call tree planting and watering services on city property, citywide. No
change to contract amount (202158457/202366395). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-1-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-28-2023.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
23-0291 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment and
Modification Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
Northfield Flats, LLC to extend the maturity date of a loan for funding for
an affordable housing development, located at 4545 Xenia Street in Council
District 8.
Amends a loan agreement with Northfield Flats, LLC to add 2 years to the loan
maturity date for a new term of 20 years to align with senior lender requirements
for funding at an affordable housing development, located at 4545 Xenia Street in
Council District 8. No change to loan amount (HOST-202264595-01). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-1-2023.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-22-2023.
23-0394 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriation account designated “Liability Claims,” the
sum of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00), via a single check
payable to Rebecca Norris, Kenneth A. Padilla, and Barry D. Roseman, for
compensatory damages and attorneys’ fees in payment and satisfaction of
all claims made by Rebecca Norris in the litigation matter captioned “Norris
v. City and County of Denver,” commenced in the United States District
Court for the District of Colorado, Case No. 1:20-cv-01226-DDD-SKC.
Settles a claim involving the Denver County Court. This item was approved for filing
at the Mayor-Council meeting on 4-4-2023.
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
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23-0319 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 pay grade of Probation
Officer I-III and Judicial Assistant II, as well as changing the title and pay grade of
Judicial Assistant III and IV. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 3-28-2023.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
23-0282 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1085
North Lowell Boulevard in Villa Park.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-D1x to U-RH-2.5,
located at 1085 Lowell Boulevard in Council District 3. If ordered published, a public
hearing will be held on Monday, 5-8-2023. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 3-21-2023.
23-0326 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of right-of-way near
4000 Blake Street, without reservations.
Vacates approximately 2,321 square feet of right-of-way, without reservations, at
4000 Blake Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 3-28-2023.
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
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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.
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.
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.
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
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Tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0206
designating 618 South Monroe Way as a structure for preservation; a
required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0181 changing the zoning
classification for 2208 South Williams Street in University; and a required
public hearing on Council Bill 23-0182 changing the zoning classification for
750 East 9th Avenue in Capitol Hill. Anyone wishing to speak on any of
these matters must go online to sign up during the recess of Council.
RECESS
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR
SESSION
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PROCLAMATIONS
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
23-0206 A bill for an ordinance designating 618 South Monroe Way as a
structure for preservation.
Approves an individual landmark designation for a property located at 618 South
Monroe Way in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-7-2023.
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.
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.
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
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Dependent upon publication, on Monday, May 8, 2023, Council will hold a
required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0282 changing the zoning
classification for 1085 North Lowell Boulevard in Villa Park. Any protests
against Council Bill 23-0282, must be filed with the Council Offices no later
than noon on Monday, May 1, 2023.
ADJOURN
PENDING
FOR 4-24-23
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.
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.
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FOR 5-1-23
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.
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.
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