City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · April 17, 2023
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, April 17, 2023 3:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council member Kniech led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Council member Kniech led the Land Acknowledgement.
ROLL CALL
Council members CdeBaca, Herndon, and Sawyer attended the meeting virtually.
Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
The minutes of April 10, 2023 were distributed to members of Council. Council President
Torres ordered the minutes approved.
23-0426 Minutes of Monday, April 10, 2023.
Council Minutes 23-0426 were approved.
Approved
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council member Kashmann made announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
23-0433 A Proclamation Honoring Earth Day 53 - April 22, 2023
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Proclamation 23-0433 be adopted, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2)
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
Page 1
23-0358 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Gilmore Construction Corporation concerning
construction services for various projects as needed at Denver
International Airport.
Approves an on-call contract with Gilmore Construction Corporation for $6,000,000
and 3 years for General Contractor construction services for various projects as
needed at Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (PLANE-202161611).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-8-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-5-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0358 be adopted, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech,
Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2)
Abstain: Gilmore (1)
Block Vote
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, 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, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2)
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
23-0338 A resolution approving an Agreement with LEO Events, LLC for
event management of Five Points Jazz Festival in Council District 9.
Approves a contract with LEO Events, LLC for $1,300,000 and through 12-31-2024
for event management of Five Points Jazz Festival in Council District 9
(THTRS-202366494-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 5-8-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 4-5-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0338 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2)
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23-0356 A resolution approving a proposed Ground Lease Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Aaravya Investments, LLC to
develop and operate a gas and convenience facility with other amenities at
Denver International Airport.
Approves a lease agreement with Aaravya Investments LLC for $6,413,864 and 20
years, with four 5-year options to extend, to develop and operate a gas and
convenience facility with other amenities at Denver International Airport’s West
Approach Commercial District, located at 75th Street and Gun Club Road in Council
District 11 (PLANE-202161181). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 5-8-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 4-5-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0356 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2)
23-0357 A resolution approving a proposed Ground Lease Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Swire Infrastructure, Inc., to
construct and operate a manufacturing, bottling, and distribution facility at
Denver International Airport.
Approves a lease agreement with Swire Infrastructure Inc, a subsidiary of Swire
Coca-Cola USA, for $270,746,841 and 75 years, plus three 8-year options to extend,
to construct and operate a manufacturing, bottling, and distribution facility on
approximately 97 acres, with a Right of First Refusal for 30 additional acres, at
Denver International Airport’s Second Creek Campus commercial district, located
near Tower Road and Pena Boulevard in Council District 11 (PLANE-202367353). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-8-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-5-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0357 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2)
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23-0359 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Sky Blue Builders LLC, concerning construction
services for various projects as needed at Denver International Airport.
Approves an on-call contract with Sky Blue Builders, LLC for $6,000,000 and 3 years
for General Contractor construction services for various projects as needed at
Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (PLANE-202264757). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-8-2023.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-5-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0359 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2)
23-0362 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and Communications Supply Corporation dba
Wesco to provide various electrical components and equipment for data
communication equipment at Denver International Airport.
Amends a Master Purchase Order with Communications Supply Corporation, doing
business as Wesco, for $3,000,000 and through 11-8-2026, plus two 1-year options
to renew, to provide various electrical components and equipment for data and
communication equipment at Denver International Airport in Council District 11
(SC-00007632). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 5-8-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 4-5-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0362 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2)
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23-0363 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and Waterblasting, LLC concerning the one time
purchase of 1 Stripe Hog SK 15 at Denver International Airport.
Approves a purchase order with Waterblasting, LLC for $1,137,383.75 for the
one-time purchase of 1 Stripe Hog SK 15 for use at Denver International Airport in
Council District 11 (PO-00129257). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 5-8-2023. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 4-5-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0363 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2)
23-0364 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and M-B Companies, Inc. concerning the
purchase of one piece of snow removal equipment for use at Denver
International Airport.
Approves a purchase order with M-B Company, Inc. for $876,856.45 for the
one-time purchase of one piece of snow removal equipment for use at Denver
International Airport in Council District 11 (PO-00129698). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-8-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-5-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0364 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2)
Finance & Governance Committee
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23-0135 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Forvis, LLP which is the
surviving entity following merger with BKD, LLP for independent audit
services.
Amends a contract with BKD, LLP for independent audit services to reflect a
company name change to Forvis, LLP. No changes to contract amount or duration
(AUDIT-202158905/ AUDIT-202265027-01). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-8-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 2-14-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0135 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2)
23-0336 A resolution approving a Purchase And Sale Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and Correctional Management, LLC, who
acquired title as Correctional Management, Inc. by merger to CO Property
Holdings, LLC to purchase a property in support of residential community
corrections, located at 4511 East 46th Avenue in Council District 8.
Approves a purchase and sale agreement with Correctional Management, Inc.,
successor by merger to CO Property Holdings, LLC, for $8,000,000 to purchase a
property in support of residential community corrections, located at 4511 East 46th
Avenue in Council District 8 (FINAN-202367251). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-8-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-4-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0336 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2)
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23-0352 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments and
reappointments to the Denver Community Corrections Board.
Approves the Mayoral appointments and reappointments of the following individuals
to the Denver Community Corrections Board: Kathrine “Kate” Knowles, appointed
for a term effective immediately and expiring 6-30-2025; Joseph Trujillo and Cary
Heck, appointed for terms effective immediately and expiring 6-30-2027; and
Michelle Sykes, Charlene Emory-Proctor, Nicole C. Monroe, and Dana Niemela,
reappointed for terms effective immediately and expiring 6-30-2027. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-4-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0352 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2)
23-0354 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between
the City and County of Denver and ChicoEco, Inc. doing business as
ChicoBag to purchase additional reusable bags for distribution to Denver
residents, citywide.
Amends a Master Purchase Order with ChicoEco, Inc., doing business as ChicoBags,
to add $725,000 for a new contract total of $1,200,000 to purchase additional
reusable bags for distribution to Denver residents, citywide (SC-00005739). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-8-2023.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-4-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0354 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2)
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23-0360 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between
the City and County of Denver and Imperial Bag & Paper CO., LLC to
provide janitorial supplies citywide, including at Denver International
Airport.
Approves a Master Purchase Order with Imperial Bag & Paper CO, LLC, doing
business as Western Paper Distributors, Inc., for $7,000,000 and through 2-25-2025
to provide janitorial supplies citywide, including at Denver International Airport
(SC-00007748). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 5-8-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 4-4-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0360 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2)
23-0365 A resolution approving the proposed purchase by the City and
County of Denver including DEN of insurance policies through Willis Towers
Watson Midwest, Inc., Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC,
Marsh USA, Inc. and Huntington T. Block Insurance Agency, Inc. in an
amount not to exceed $12,936,188.00.
Authorizes the annual renewal of the City’s property and liability insurance policies,
renewing 5-1-2023, with a total premium for all policies not to exceed $12,936,188
(Willis Towers Watson - FINAN-202265915-02; Arthur J. Gallagher -
FINAN-202265917-02; Huntington T. Block - FINAN-202265918-03; Marsh USA
-FINAN-202265916-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 5-8-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 4-4-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0365 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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23-0339 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and PayByPhone Technologies Inc.
for continued provision of an on-street parking mobile pay application.
Amends a contract with PayByPhone Technologies, Inc. to update contract scope to
address fees paid by the city and add 2 years for a new contract end date of
10-31-2025 for continued provision of an on-street parking mobile pay application,
citywide. No change to contract amount (DOTI-202055581-01/DOTI-202266147-01).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-8-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-4-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0339 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2)
23-0340 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Big Truck Rental, LLC. to assist
with citywide trash, recycling, and compost collection until city-purchased
vehicles can be delivered, and to add maintenance services for all 15
trucks.
Amends a contract with Big Truck Rental, LLC to add $1,837,500 for a new contract
total of $2,205,574.50 to continue equipment rental of 15 refuse collection vehicles
to assist with citywide trash, recycling, and compost collection until city-purchased
vehicles can be delivered, and to add maintenance services for all 15 trucks. No
change to contract duration (20236673-02/202265862-02). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-8-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-4-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0340 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2)
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23-0351 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Skidata, Inc. for parking
equipment as part of the off-street Parking Access and Revenue Control
System.
Amends a contract with Skidata, Inc. to add $196,343.18 for a new contract total of
$1,420,225.41 for additional or missed parking equipment as part of the off-street
Parking Access and Revenue Control System (PARCS) at multiple garages operated
by the City, citywide. No change to contract duration
(DOTI-202057275-01/DOTI-202367028-01). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-8-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 4-4-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0351 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
23-0342 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Denver Inner City Parish
(DICP) to provide additional access to healthy, nutritious food to youth and
the community at various locations.
Amends a grant agreement with Denver Inner City Parish (DICP) by adding
$401,062 in Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids sales tax funds for a new contract total
of $1,429,316.82 to provide additional access to healthy, nutritious food to youth
and the community at various locations, citywide. No change to contract duration
(ENVHL-202266133-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 5-8-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 4-5-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0342 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2)
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23-0343 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Vivent Health, Inc. for
continued emergency provision of financial assistance to individuals living
with HIV / AIDS.
Amends a contract with Vivent Health, Inc. by adding $10,000 for a new contract
total of $967,567 to continue providing care, treatment, and supportive services to
individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area, citywide. No
change to contract duration (202366527-03/202158723-03). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-8-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-5-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0343 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2)
23-0346 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Health Network, Inc.
for continued emergency provision of financial assistance to individuals
living with HIV / AIDS.
Amends a contract with Colorado Health Network, Inc. by adding $140,941 for a
new contract total of $5,261,895 for continued emergency provision of financial
assistance, food bank & home delivered meals, medical case management, medical
transportation, outpatient / ambulatory health, mental health, oral health care and
oral health care directives, psychosocial support, substance abuse outpatient care
and housing services to individuals living with HIV / AIDS in the Denver Transitional
Grant Area, citywide. No change to contract duration (202158736-04/
202366443-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 5-8-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 4-5-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0346 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2)
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23-0353 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Trinity Services Group, Inc. to provide quality
food services to Denver jail facilities.
Approves a contract with Trinity Services Group, Inc. for $25,000,000 and through
12-31-2026 to provide quality food services to Denver jail facilities, citywide
(SAFTY-202366487). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 5-8-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 4-5-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0353 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2)
23-0429 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the
total sum of Twenty-Seven Thousand Dollars ($27,000.00), made payable
to Geoffrey S. Gulinson & Associates, P.C. COLTAF Account in full payment
and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action captioned Rose Dunn
v. Rodney Sherrod and the Denver Fire Department, which was filed in the
Denver District Court, Case No. 2022CV30780.
Settles a claim involving the Denver Fire Department. This item was approved for
filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 4-11-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0429 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2)
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23-0430 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriation account designated, “liability claims,” the
total sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($75,000.00)
made payable to Killmer, Lane & Newman LLP COLTAF Client Trust Account,
in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action
captioned Alex Martinson v. City and County of Denver, et al., which was
filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, Case No.
22cv01171-DDD-SKC.
Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This item was approved for
filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 4-11-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0430 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2)
23-0431 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriate account designated “liability claims,” the
total sum of Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars and no cents
($350,000.00) made payable to Michael Jacobs, c/o Rathod Mohamedbhai
LLC COLTAF, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the
civil action captioned Michael Jacobs v. Blake Bishop, Donovan C. Bothwell,
Kyle Calabrese, Andrew Carman, Clyde Carmody, Greg Dulayev, Ronald
Espinosa, Corey Gambone, Christopher Gergits, Nicholas Gunsauls, Eric
Leon, Vincent Lombardi, John Sampson, Dat Truong, and Alejandro Zapien
Mata, which was filed in Denver District Court, Case No. 21cv33187.
Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This item was approved for
filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 4-11-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0431 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2)
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
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23-0355 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an
appropriation in the Culture and Recreation Special Revenue Fund Series to
make a cash transfer to the Parks Legacy Capital Improvement Funds.
Rescinds $6,593,500 from the Parks Legacy Operating Special Revenue Fund
(15828) and authorizes a cash transfer to the Parks Legacy Capital
Improvement Funds (36045 and 36050) and appropriates the transferred
amount to support escalating construction costs for multiple Parks projects,
citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
4-4-2023.
Council Bill 23-0355 was ordered published.
Ordered published
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
23-0335 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 8405
& 8415 East Colfax Avenue in East Colfax.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-MS-3 to E-MS-5, located at
8405 & 8415 East Colfax Avenue in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 4-4-2023.
Council Bill 23-0335 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
5/15/2023.
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
23-0348 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Project Partnership
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, to establish project outputs, cost sharing and cost
reimbursement criteria, and general conditions for the South Platte River
and Tributaries Program in Council Districts 1, 3, 6, 7, and 9.
Approves an intergovernmental project partnership agreement with the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers to establish project outputs, cost sharing and cost reimbursement
criteria, and general conditions for the South Platte River and Tributaries Program in
Council Districts 1, 3, 6, 7, and 9 (202367390). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-8-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 4-4-2023.
Council Bill 23-0348 was ordered published.
Ordered published
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
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23-0344 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and University of
Colorado Hospital Authority for continued emergency provision of financial
assistance to individuals living with HIV / AIDS.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with University of Colorado Hospital
Authority (UCHA) by adding $17,250 for a new total of $2,203,321 for continued
medical case management, mental health, substance abuse outpatient care,
outpatient/ambulatory health and early intervention services to individuals living
with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area, citywide. No change to
contract duration (202158736-04/ 202366533-04). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-8-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-5-2023.
Council Bill 23-0344 was ordered published.
Ordered published
23-0345 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and
Hospital Authority, to continue providing care, treatment, and supportive
services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority
by adding $17,250 for a new contract total of $2,242,607 to continue providing care,
treatment, and supportive services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver
Transitional Grant Area, citywide. No change to contract duration (202366661-04).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-8-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-5-2023.
Council Bill 23-0345 was ordered published.
Ordered published
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0319 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, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0326 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, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2)
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
RECESS
Council took a recess.
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PROCLAMATIONS
23-0434 A Proclamation Honoring Retired Denver Police Department
Division Chief, Art Arita
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Gilmore, that Council Proclamation 23-0434 be adopted, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech,
Sandoval, Torres (8)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Ortega, Sawyer (5)
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Torres announced that on Monday, May 15, 2023, Council
will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0335 changing the
zoning classification for 8405 & 8415 East Colfax Avenue in East Colfax. Any
protests against Council Bill 23-0335 must be filed with the Council Offices
no later than noon on Monday, May 8, 2023.
ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Torres
adjourned the meeting at 5:45 pm.
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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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City Council Meeting of Monday, April 17, 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
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City Council Agenda Monday, April 17, 2023
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
23-0426 Minutes of Monday, April 10, 2023.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
23-0433 A Proclamation Honoring Earth Day 53 - April 22, 2023
Sponsor Kashmann
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
23-0338 A resolution approving an Agreement with LEO Events, LLC for
event management of Five Points Jazz Festival in Council District 9.
Approves a contract with LEO Events, LLC for $1,300,000 and through 12-31-2024
for event management of Five Points Jazz Festival in Council District 9
(THTRS-202366494-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 5-8-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 4-5-2023.
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23-0356 A resolution approving a proposed Ground Lease Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Aaravya Investments, LLC to
develop and operate a gas and convenience facility with other amenities at
Denver International Airport.
Approves a lease agreement with Aaravya Investments LLC for $6,413,864 and 20
years, with four 5-year options to extend, to develop and operate a gas and
convenience facility with other amenities at Denver International Airport’s West
Approach Commercial District, located at 75th Street and Gun Club Road in Council
District 11 (PLANE-202161181). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 5-8-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 4-5-2023.
23-0357 A resolution approving a proposed Ground Lease Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Swire Infrastructure, Inc., to
construct and operate a manufacturing, bottling, and distribution facility at
Denver International Airport.
Approves a lease agreement with Swire Infrastructure Inc, a subsidiary of Swire
Coca-Cola USA, for $270,746,841 and 75 years, plus three 8-year options to extend,
to construct and operate a manufacturing, bottling, and distribution facility on
approximately 97 acres, with a Right of First Refusal for 30 additional acres, at
Denver International Airport’s Second Creek Campus commercial district, located
near Tower Road and Pena Boulevard in Council District 11 (PLANE-202367353). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-8-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-5-2023.
23-0358 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Gilmore Construction Corporation concerning
construction services for various projects as needed at Denver
International Airport.
Approves an on-call contract with Gilmore Construction Corporation for $6,000,000
and 3 years for General Contractor construction services for various projects as
needed at Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (PLANE-202161611).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-8-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-5-2023.
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23-0359 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Sky Blue Builders LLC, concerning construction
services for various projects as needed at Denver International Airport.
Approves an on-call contract with Sky Blue Builders, LLC for $6,000,000 and 3 years
for General Contractor construction services for various projects as needed at
Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (PLANE-202264757). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-8-2023.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-5-2023.
23-0362 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and Communications Supply Corporation dba
Wesco to provide various electrical components and equipment for data
communication equipment at Denver International Airport.
Amends a Master Purchase Order with Communications Supply Corporation, doing
business as Wesco, for $3,000,000 and through 11-8-2026, plus two 1-year options
to renew, to provide various electrical components and equipment for data and
communication equipment at Denver International Airport in Council District 11
(SC-00007632). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 5-8-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 4-5-2023.
23-0363 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and Waterblasting, LLC concerning the one time
purchase of 1 Stripe Hog SK 15 at Denver International Airport.
Approves a purchase order with Waterblasting, LLC for $1,137,383.75 for the
one-time purchase of 1 Stripe Hog SK 15 for use at Denver International Airport in
Council District 11 (PO-00129257). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 5-8-2023. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 4-5-2023.
23-0364 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and M-B Companies, Inc. concerning the
purchase of one piece of snow removal equipment for use at Denver
International Airport.
Approves a purchase order with M-B Company, Inc. for $876,856.45 for the
one-time purchase of one piece of snow removal equipment for use at Denver
International Airport in Council District 11 (PO-00129698). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-8-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-5-2023.
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Finance & Governance Committee
23-0135 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Forvis, LLP which is the
surviving entity following merger with BKD, LLP for independent audit
services.
Amends a contract with BKD, LLP for independent audit services to reflect a
company name change to Forvis, LLP. No changes to contract amount or duration
(AUDIT-202158905/ AUDIT-202265027-01). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-8-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 2-14-2023.
23-0336 A resolution approving a Purchase And Sale Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and Correctional Management, LLC, who
acquired title as Correctional Management, Inc. by merger to CO Property
Holdings, LLC to purchase a property in support of residential community
corrections, located at 4511 East 46th Avenue in Council District 8.
Approves a purchase and sale agreement with Correctional Management, Inc.,
successor by merger to CO Property Holdings, LLC, for $8,000,000 to purchase a
property in support of residential community corrections, located at 4511 East 46th
Avenue in Council District 8 (FINAN-202367251). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-8-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-4-2023.
23-0352 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments and
reappointments to the Denver Community Corrections Board.
Approves the Mayoral appointments and reappointments of the following individuals
to the Denver Community Corrections Board: Kathrine “Kate” Knowles, appointed
for a term effective immediately and expiring 6-30-2025; Joseph Trujillo and Cary
Heck, appointed for terms effective immediately and expiring 6-30-2027; and
Michelle Sykes, Charlene Emory-Proctor, Nicole C. Monroe, and Dana Niemela,
reappointed for terms effective immediately and expiring 6-30-2027. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-4-2023.
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23-0354 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and ChicoEco, Inc. doing business
as ChicoBag to purchase additional reusable bags for distribution to
Denver residents, citywide.
Amends a Master Purchase Order with ChicoEco, Inc., doing business as ChicoBags,
to add $725,000 for a new contract total of $1,200,000 to purchase additional
reusable bags for distribution to Denver residents, citywide (SC-00005739). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-8-2023.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-4-2023.
23-0360 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and Imperial Bag & Paper CO., LLC
to provide janitorial supplies citywide, including at Denver International
Airport.
Approves a Master Purchase Order with Imperial Bag & Paper CO, LLC, doing
business as Western Paper Distributors, Inc., for $7,000,000 and through 2-25-2025
to provide janitorial supplies citywide, including at Denver International Airport
(SC-00007748). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 5-8-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 4-4-2023.
23-0365 A resolution approving the proposed purchase by the City and
County of Denver including DEN of insurance policies through Willis Towers
Watson Midwest, Inc., Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC,
Marsh USA, Inc. and Huntington T. Block Insurance Agency, Inc. in an
amount not to exceed $12,936,188.00.
Authorizes the annual renewal of the City’s property and liability insurance policies,
renewing 5-1-2023, with a total premium for all policies not to exceed $12,936,188
(Willis Towers Watson - FINAN-202265915-02; Arthur J. Gallagher -
FINAN-202265917-02; Huntington T. Block - FINAN-202265918-03; Marsh USA
-FINAN-202265916-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 5-8-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 4-4-2023.
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
23-0339 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and PayByPhone Technologies Inc.
for continued provision of an on-street parking mobile pay application.
Amends a contract with PayByPhone Technologies, Inc. to update contract scope to
address fees paid by the city and add 2 years for a new contract end date of
10-31-2025 for continued provision of an on-street parking mobile pay application,
citywide. No change to contract amount (DOTI-202055581-01/DOTI-202266147-01).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-8-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-4-2023.
23-0340 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Big Truck Rental, LLC. to assist
with citywide trash, recycling, and compost collection until city-purchased
vehicles can be delivered, and to add maintenance services for all 15
trucks.
Amends a contract with Big Truck Rental, LLC to add $1,837,500 for a new contract
total of $2,205,574.50 to continue equipment rental of 15 refuse collection vehicles
to assist with citywide trash, recycling, and compost collection until city-purchased
vehicles can be delivered, and to add maintenance services for all 15 trucks. No
change to contract duration (20236673-02/202265862-02). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-8-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-4-2023.
23-0351 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Skidata, Inc. for parking
equipment as part of the off-street Parking Access and Revenue Control
System.
Amends a contract with Skidata, Inc. to add $196,343.18 for a new contract total of
$1,420,225.41 for additional or missed parking equipment as part of the off-street
Parking Access and Revenue Control System (PARCS) at multiple garages operated
by the City, citywide. No change to contract duration
(DOTI-202057275-01/DOTI-202367028-01). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-8-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 4-4-2023.
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
23-0342 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Denver Inner City Parish
(DICP) to provide additional access to healthy, nutritious food to youth and
the community at various locations.
Amends a grant agreement with Denver Inner City Parish (DICP) by adding
$401,062 in Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids sales tax funds for a new contract total
of $1,429,316.82 to provide additional access to healthy, nutritious food to youth
and the community at various locations, citywide. No change to contract duration
(ENVHL-202266133-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 5-8-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 4-5-2023.
23-0343 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Vivent Health, Inc. for
continued emergency provision of financial assistance to individuals living
with HIV / AIDS.
Amends a contract with Vivent Health, Inc. by adding $10,000 for a new contract
total of $967,567 to continue providing care, treatment, and supportive services to
individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area, citywide. No
change to contract duration (202366527-03/202158723-03). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-8-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-5-2023.
23-0346 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Health Network, Inc.
for continued emergency provision of financial assistance to individuals
living with HIV / AIDS.
Amends a contract with Colorado Health Network, Inc. by adding $140,941 for a
new contract total of $5,261,895 for continued emergency provision of financial
assistance, food bank & home delivered meals, medical case management, medical
transportation, outpatient / ambulatory health, mental health, oral health care and
oral health care directives, psychosocial support, substance abuse outpatient care
and housing services to individuals living with HIV / AIDS in the Denver Transitional
Grant Area, citywide. No change to contract duration (202158736-04/
202366443-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 5-8-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 4-5-2023.
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23-0353 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Trinity Services Group, Inc. to provide quality
food services to Denver jail facilities.
Approves a contract with Trinity Services Group, Inc. for $25,000,000 and through
12-31-2026 to provide quality food services to Denver jail facilities, citywide
(SAFTY-202366487). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 5-8-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 4-5-2023.
23-0429 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the
total sum of Twenty-Seven Thousand Dollars ($27,000.00), made payable
to Geoffrey S. Gulinson & Associates, P.C. COLTAF Account in full payment
and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action captioned Rose Dunn
v. Rodney Sherrod and the Denver Fire Department, which was filed in the
Denver District Court, Case No. 2022CV30780.
Settles a claim involving the Denver Fire Department. This item was approved for
filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 4-11-2023.
23-0430 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriation account designated, “liability claims,” the
total sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($75,000.00)
made payable to Killmer, Lane & Newman LLP COLTAF Client Trust Account,
in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action
captioned Alex Martinson v. City and County of Denver, et al., which was
filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, Case No.
22cv01171-DDD-SKC.
Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This item was approved for
filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 4-11-2023.
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23-0431 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriate account designated “liability claims,” the
total sum of Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars and no cents
($350,000.00) made payable to Michael Jacobs, c/o Rathod Mohamedbhai
LLC COLTAF, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the
civil action captioned Michael Jacobs v. Blake Bishop, Donovan C. Bothwell,
Kyle Calabrese, Andrew Carman, Clyde Carmody, Greg Dulayev, Ronald
Espinosa, Corey Gambone, Christopher Gergits, Nicholas Gunsauls, Eric
Leon, Vincent Lombardi, John Sampson, Dat Truong, and Alejandro Zapien
Mata, which was filed in Denver District Court, Case No. 21cv33187.
Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This item was approved for
filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 4-11-2023.
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
23-0355 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an
appropriation in the Culture and Recreation Special Revenue Fund Series to
make a cash transfer to the Parks Legacy Capital Improvement Funds.
Rescinds $6,593,500 from the Parks Legacy Operating Special Revenue Fund
(15828) and authorizes a cash transfer to the Parks Legacy Capital
Improvement Funds (36045 and 36050) and appropriates the transferred
amount to support escalating construction costs for multiple Parks projects,
citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
4-4-2023.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
23-0335 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 8405
& 8415 East Colfax Avenue in East Colfax.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-MS-3 to E-MS-5, located at
8405 & 8415 East Colfax Avenue in Council District 8. If ordered published, a public
hearing will be held on Monday, 5-15-2023. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 4-4-2023.
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23-0348 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Project Partnership
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, to establish project outputs, cost sharing and cost
reimbursement criteria, and general conditions for the South Platte River
and Tributaries Program in Council Districts 1, 3, 6, 7, and 9.
Approves an intergovernmental project partnership agreement with the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers to establish project outputs, cost sharing and cost reimbursement
criteria, and general conditions for the South Platte River and Tributaries Program in
Council Districts 1, 3, 6, 7, and 9 (202367390). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-8-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 4-4-2023.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
23-0344 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and University of
Colorado Hospital Authority for continued emergency provision of financial
assistance to individuals living with HIV / AIDS.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with University of Colorado Hospital
Authority (UCHA) by adding $17,250 for a new total of $2,203,321 for continued
medical case management, mental health, substance abuse outpatient care,
outpatient/ambulatory health and early intervention services to individuals living
with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area, citywide. No change to
contract duration (202158736-04/ 202366533-04). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-8-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-5-2023.
23-0345 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and
Hospital Authority, to continue providing care, treatment, and supportive
services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority
by adding $17,250 for a new contract total of $2,242,607 to continue providing care,
treatment, and supportive services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver
Transitional Grant Area, citywide. No change to contract duration (202366661-04).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-8-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-5-2023.
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
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
23-0326 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.
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
RECESS
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR
SESSION
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PROCLAMATIONS
23-0434 A Proclamation Honoring Retired Denver Police Department
Division Chief, Art Arita
Sponsor Kashmann
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
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PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dependent upon publication, on Monday, May 15, 2023, Council will hold a
required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0335 changing the zoning
classification for 8405 & 8415 East Colfax Avenue in East Colfax. Any
protests against Council Bill 23-0335, must be filed with the Council Offices
no later than noon on Monday, May 8, 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.
FOR 5-8-23
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.
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