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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, April 24, 2023 3:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council member Hinds led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Council member Hinds led the Land Acknowledgement. ROLL CALL Council members CdeBaca, Herndon, and Sawyer attended the meeting virtually. Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Absent: Flynn, Gilmore (2) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES The minutes of April 17, 2023, were distributed to members of Council. Council President Torres ordered the minutes approved. 23-0468 Minutes of Monday, April 17, 2023. Council Minutes 23-0468 were approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council member Herndon and Council President Torres made announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS 23-0475 Proclaiming April 24th - April 28th, 2023, to be National Youth Violence Prevention Week in the City and County of Denver A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Proclamation 23-0475 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Gilmore (2) RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Page 1 23-0373 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 54 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to regulate and enforce the parking of vehicles, including large vehicles and vehicle junkers, in the public right-of-way. Amends Chapter 54 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to create new curbside and parking enforcement mechanisms to address emerging safety and space management issues, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-11-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 23-0373 be ordered published, was followed by a motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 23-0373 be amended in the following particulars: This amendment defines different vehicle types and clarifies that in areas where there are no parking time limits or meters, vehicles have to move after 72 hours but can now move anywhere—there’s no requirement to move any amount of feet. The motion to amend carried by the following vote: Amended Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Gilmore (2) A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 23-0373 be ordered published, as amended, carried by the following vote: Ordered published as amended Aye: Black, Clark, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (10) Nay: CdeBaca (1) Absent: Flynn, Gilmore (2) Block Vote A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, 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, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Gilmore (2) RESOLUTIONS City Council - Direct Files Page 2 23-0474 A resolution extending the declaration of local disaster emergency pertaining to sheltering of migrants and asylum seekers filed with the clerk and recorder to May 22, 2023. Approves the extension of the declaration of local disaster filed with the clerk and recorder to May 22, 2023. Councilmember Torres approved direct filing this item on 4-20-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0474 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Gilmore (2) Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 23-0379 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and IHC Scott, Inc., concerning airfield construction, including repairs and improvements to pavement on taxiways, airfield lighting, and new drainage systems at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with IHC Scott, Inc. for $ 4,161,905.20 and one hundred twenty-three (123) consecutive calendar days to support airfield construction, including repairs and improvements to pavement of taxiways, airfield lighting, and new drainage systems, located at Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (PLANE-202266065). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-15-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-12-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0379 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Gilmore (2) 23-0386 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Recollect USA Inc., to improve and expand the digital asset management system for the Denver Public Library. Approves a contract with Recollect USA, Inc. for $1,500,000 and through 3-31-2028 to improve and expand the digital asset management system for the Denver Public Library, citywide (BOOKS-202366356). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-15-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-12-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0386 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Page 3 Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Gilmore (2) Finance & Governance Committee 23-0381 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Sailpoint Technologies, Inc. to continue supporting the city's Identity and Access Management program. Amends a contract with SailPoint Technologies, Inc. by adding $1,261,000 for a new total of $3,271,572.14 and 3 years for a new end date of 12-15-2027 to continue supporting the city’s Identity and Access Management (IAM) program management, as part of the city’s cybersecurity strategy, citywide (TECHS-201952801-01/ TECHS-202367134-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-15-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-11-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0381 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Gilmore (2) 23-0382 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Una Mano Una Esperanza to operate the facility, provide communal space and partner with community organizations to develop and provide resources in alignment with community needs at the Westwood Community Center, located at 1000 South Lowell Boulevard in Council District 3. Approves a lease agreement with Una Mano Una Esperanza for $10 and through 3-31-2026 to operate the facility, provide communal space and partner with community organizations to develop and provide resources in alignment with community needs at the Westwood Community Center, located at 1000 South Lowell Boulevard in Council District 3 (FINAN-202366410-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-15-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-11-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0382 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Gilmore (2) Page 4 23-0391 A resolution approving the joint Mayoral-City Council appointment of Tymesha Watkins to the Citizen Oversight Board. Approves the joint Mayoral-City Council appointment of Tymesha Watkins to the Citizen Oversight Board. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-11-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0391 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Gilmore (2) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 23-0350 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Asphalt Specialties Co., Inc. to provide citywide mill and overlay paving as part of the Elevate Denver Bond Program. Approves a contract with Asphalt Specialties Co., Inc. for $7,563,680.77 and 600 days to provide citywide mill and overlay paving as part of the Elevate Denver Bond Program (202264840). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-15-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-4-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0350 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Gilmore (2) Page 5 23-0376 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Container Pros, LLC to continue supporting the volume-based trash pricing program by exchanging trash carts citywide to match each households' requested cart size, as well as continue to deliver curbside compost carts and kitchen counter compost pails. Amends a contract with Container Pros, LLC by adding $1,305,146.08 for a new total of $1,761,298.76 and 8 months for a new end date of 12-31-2023 to continue supporting the volume-based trash pricing program by exchanging trash carts citywide to match each households’ requested cart size, as well as continue to deliver curbside compost carts and kitchen counter compost pails (202265382-02/ 202367311-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-15-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-11-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0376 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Gilmore (2) 23-0380 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado Department of Transportation concerning the “Buchtel & Evans Improvements” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for $21,800,000, which includes a city match of $2,440,000 and through 12-12-2032 to make safety and multi-modal improvements to Buchtel Boulevard from University to Colorado Boulevards in Council District 6 (202366924). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-15-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-11-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0380 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Gilmore (2) Page 6 23-0389 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and TeamFun, Inc. to provide concession services at Washington Park in Council District 6 and City Park in Council District 9. Approves a revenue sharing agreement with TeamFun, Inc. for $20,000 in guaranteed annual minimum payment, plus 11.5% of revenue above that amount and through 3-8-2026 to provide concession services at Washington Park in Council District 6 and City Park in Council District 9 (202367187). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-15-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-11-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0389 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Gilmore (2) 23-0390 A resolution approving a proposed Concession License Agreement between the City and County of Denver and SkiEcho, LLC to provide mobile food truck services at Echo Lake Lodge. Approves a revenue sharing license agreement with SkiEcho, LLC for a site fee of $125 per week plus 11% of monthly revenue and through 12-31-2023, plus two 1-year options to extend, to operate a mobile food truck serving park visitors during the temporary closure of Echo Lake Lodge (PARKS-202266017). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-15-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-11-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0390 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Gilmore (2) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee Page 7 23-0383 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and CLNC Enterprises LLC to provide meals for guests staying at emergency shelters serving migrants while a new procurement process is completed, citywide. Amends a purchase order with CLNC Enterprises, LLC, doing business as La Machaca, by adding $775,000 for a new total of $3,455,000 and 3 months for a new end date of 5-31-2023 to provide meals for guests staying at emergency shelters serving migrants while a new procurement process is completed, citywide (PO-00124808). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-15-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-12-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0383 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Gilmore (2) 23-0385 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and La Raza Services, Inc. to support youth behavioral health services and provide counseling, mental wellness, and other wrap-around programming, citywide. Approves a contract with La Raza Services, Inc., doing business as Servicios de la Raza, Inc., for $1,000,000 and through 12-31-2024 to expand behavioral health services for approximately 200 youth ages 11-25 by hiring four new staff positions to support youth behavioral health services and providing counseling, mental wellness, and other wrap-around programming, citywide (MOEAI-202367315). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-15-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-12-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0385 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Gilmore (2) Page 8 23-0469 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the total sum of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars an no cents ($25,000.00), payable to Lampert & Walsh, LLC COLTAF, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action captioned Neema Hawazi v. Alexis Koo, Denver Fire Department d/b/a City and County of Denver which was filed in the District Court, City and County of Denver, Colorado, Case No. 2022CV32911. Settles a claim involving the Denver Fire Department. This item was approved for filing at the Mayor-Council meeting on 4-18-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0469 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Gilmore (2) BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 23-0387 A bill for an ordinance enacting Article XI of Chapter 28 to create the Denver Construction Careers Program. Amends Chapter 28 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code by adding a new Article XI Workforce Development Requirements in City Construction to create the Denver Construction Careers Program to address construction labor shortages through apprenticeship training requirements and employment opportunities for people living in economically disadvantaged areas or experiencing economic disadvantage. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-12-2023. Council Bill 23-0387 was ordered published. Ordered published 23-0388 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Public Schools, to administer the Denver Youth Employment Program. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Public Schools for $1,500,000 and through 12-31-2023 to administer the Denver Youth Employment Program to provide customized workforce development services, including year-round programming and summer internships for approximately 375 eligible Denver youth, citywide (OEDEV-202366654-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-15-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-12-2023. Council Bill 23-0388 was ordered published. Ordered published Finance & Governance Committee Page 9 23-0377 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 installment of Phase 1 of the 48th Avenue Greenway (Outfall) project on 48th Avenue from Emerson Street continuing west to Washington Street. This includes easement interests, access rights, improvements, buildings, fixtures, licenses, and permits as part of the Project. Grants the authority to acquire through negotiated purchase or condemnation of all or any portion of any property interest as needed in support of the 48th Avenue Greenway Outfall Project, including easement interests, access rights, improvements, buildings, fixtures, licenses, permits and other appurtenances, located at 48th Avenue from Emerson Street to Washington Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-11-2023. Council Bill 23-0377 was ordered published. Ordered published 23-0378 A bill for an ordinance granting the authority to acquire through negotiated purchase or condemnation of all or any portion of any property interest as needed for the first phase of the Globeville Levee Improvements Project, located along the west bank of the South Platte River from East 50th Avenue to North of Westbound Interstate 70, in Council District 9. Grants the authority to acquire through negotiated purchase or condemnation of all or any portion of any property interest as needed in support of the Globeville Levee Improvements Project, including easement interests, access rights, improvements, buildings, fixtures, licenses, permits and other appurtenances, located along the west bank of the South Platte River from East 50th Avenue to North of Westbound I-70 in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-11-2023. Council Bill 23-0378 was ordered published. Ordered published Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 23-0374 A bill for an ordinance amending the Denver Zoning Code, concerning relief processes of zoning standards. Approves a Denver Zoning Code text amendment to create new administrative adjustment and variance procedures. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-11-2023. Council Bill 23-0374 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 5/22/2023. Ordered published with a future required public hearing Page 10 23-0375 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 59 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code, concerning relief processes of zoning standards. Amends Chapter 59 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to allow properties that retain zoning designation under Former Chapter 59 or that need to comply with state or federal law, access to the text amendment approved in CB23-0374. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-11-2023. Council Bill 23-0375 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 5/22/2023. Ordered published with a future required public hearing 23-0384 A bill for an ordinance designating 602 South Harrison Lane as a structure for preservation. Approves an individual landmark designation for a structure located at 602 South Harrison Lane in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-11-2023. Council Bill 23-0384 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 5/15/2023. Ordered published with a future required public hearing BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 23-0355 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, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Gilmore (2) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Page 11 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 23-0348 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, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Gilmore (2) 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 23-0344 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, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Gilmore (2) Page 12 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 23-0345 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, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Gilmore (2) PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Torres announced that tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0242 changing the zoning classification for 1089 South Ogden Street in Washington Park West; a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0243 changing the zoning classification for 640 West Tennessee Avenue in Athmar Park; and a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0295 designating 1741 Gaylord Street as a structure for preservation. 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 Page 13 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. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-14-2023. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:30 p.m., Council President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-0242. Jesse Parris and Catherine Weaver signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up in opposition of the bill. Brandon Shaver of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, that Council Bill 23-0242 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Gilmore (2) 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. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-14-2023. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:40 p.m., Council President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-0243. Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up in opposition of the bill. Edson Ibanez of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, that Council Bill 23-0243 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Gilmore (2) Page 14 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. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-21-2023. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:55 p.m., Council President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-0295. Kimber Dempsey, Olivia Mack, Molly Urbina, Michael McComb, Andrea Burns, Aubrey Noble, Olivia Simard, JESSE PARRIS, Hannah Warner, Keith Pryor, John Lucero, Ron Davis, Mary Johnston, Brady Heath, Barbara Pahl, John Deffenbaugh, Patrick Eidman, John Mark Blaising, Jeffrey Hersh, Joanna Rosa-Saenz, Stephen Pacheco, Anita Lynch, Beth Glandon, Sandra Holder, Michael Flowers, Dwinita Mosby Tyler, Heather Noyes Gregg, Brendan Cady, and Jeff Neuman-Lee signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Jack Sanders, Jason Rietz, and Jo Untiedt signed up in opposition of the bill. Kara Hahn of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, that Council Bill 23-0295 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon (3) PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Torres announced that on Monday, May 22, 2023, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0374 amending the Denver Zoning Code, concerning relief processes of zoning standards; and a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0375 amending Chapter 59 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code, concerning relief processes of zoning standards; and on Monday, May 15, 2023, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0384 designating 602 South Harrison Lane as a structure for preservation. Any protests against Council Bills 23-0374 or 23-0375 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, May 15, 2023. ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Torres adjourned the meeting at 8:41 p.m. Page 15  President Attested by me with the Corporate Seal of the City and County of Denver Clerk and Recorder, Ex-Officio Clerk of the City and County of Denver Page 16