City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · May 8, 2023
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, May 8, 2023 3:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council member Herndon led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Council member Herndon led the Land Acknowledgement.
ROLL CALL
Council members CdeBaca, Gilmore, and Sawyer attended the meeting virtually.
Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Absent: Kniech (1)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
The minutes of May 1, 2023, were distributed to members of Council. Council President
Torres ordered the minutes approved.
23-0565 Minutes of Monday, May 1, 2023.
Council Minutes 23-0565 were approved.
Approved
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council member Kashmann made announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
23-0457 A bill for an ordinance approving the 38th and Huron Urban
Redevelopment Plan, the creation of the 38th and Huron Urban
Redevelopment Area and the 38th and Huron Property Tax Increment Area
and Sales Tax Increment Area
Approves the 38th and Huron Urban Redevelopment Plan authorizing the creation of
an Urban Redevelopment Area and property tax and sales tax increment areas
located in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 4-25-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0457 be ordered published, carried by the following vote:
Ordered published
Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
Abstain: Black (1)
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23-0458 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Cooperation
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Urban
Renewal Authority, for the 38th and Huron Property Tax Increment Area
and Sales Tax Increment Area to establish, among other matters, the
parameters for tax increment financing with incremental property and
sales taxes.
Approves an intergovernmental cooperation agreement with the Denver Urban
Renewal Authority (DURA) for the 38th and Huron Property Tax Increment Area and
Sales Tax Increment Area to establish, among other matters, the parameters for
tax increment financing with incremental property and sales taxes in Council District
9 (FINAN-202367471). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 5-29-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 4-25-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sandoval, that Council Bill 23-0458 be ordered published, carried by the following
vote:
Ordered published
Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
Abstain: Black (1)
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
23-0372 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Urban
Renewal Authority to increase the contract amount and extend the term to
continue to operate the Rental/Homeowner Access & Modification program
(RHAMP).
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Urban Renewal Authority by
adding $30,000 for a new total of $705,000 and one year for a new end date of
12-31-2023 to continue operating the Rental/Homeowner Access & Modification
program (RHAMP), which helps remove architectural and accessibility barriers for
income-qualified persons in their owner-occupied or rental unit, citywide
(HOST-202057135-02/ HOST-202366394-02). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-22-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 4-12-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0372 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
Abstain: Black (1)
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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 Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0373 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was
followed by a motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by
Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0373 be amended in the following
particulars:
On page 2, line 22, strike “or”, and replace with “and”.
The motion to amend carried by the following vote:
Amended
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0373 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was
followed by a motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by
Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 23-0373 be amended in the following
particulars:
On page 7, line 18, strike “;” and replace with “, except that the enforcement official
shall provide an additional forty-eight (48) hours prior to removal under this
subsection if the person authorized to conduct the removal reasonably believes that
the vehicle is actively being used to provide occupancy as a dwelling or sleeping
place for one or more persons;”
On page 7, line 20, strike “;” and replace with “, except that the enforcement
official shall provide an additional forty-eight (48) hours prior to removal under this
subsection if the person authorized to conduct the removal reasonably believes that
the vehicle is actively being used to provide occupancy as a dwelling or sleeping
place for one or more persons;”
On page 7, line 22, strike “;” and replace with “, except that the enforcement
official shall provide an additional forty-eight (48) hours prior to removal under this
subsection if the person authorized to conduct the removal reasonably believes that
the vehicle is actively being used to provide occupancy as a dwelling or sleeping
place for one or more persons;”
On page 11, line 31, add:
“Section 10. A new section 54-815.5 shall be added to Chapter 54 to read as
follows:
Section 54-815.5. - Report to City Council.
The director of the department of safety, and any other city agency that is
authorized to tow or impound a vehicle under the code, shall provide a report to city
council on or before August 10, 2023, and biannually on the first of May and
November thereafter, which shall provide information about all vehicles towed or
impounded by the city agency. The report shall include the following information
regarding any vehicle towed:
(a) Any attempt made to contact or assist the vehicle owner prior to towing;
(b) The time and date the vehicle was towed;
(c) The specific reason the vehicle was towed;
(d) If the vehicle was determined to be extensively damaged, a listing and
photographic record of the damage; and
(e) If impounded, the time and date of vehicle retrieval.
If new data collection systems are required to provide the required information, the
department or agency shall develop such systems in a reasonable and timely
manner.”
The motion to amend carried by the following vote:
Amended
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0373 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, as
amended.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass as amended
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: CdeBaca (1)
Absent: Kniech (1)
Block Vote
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Approved the consent agenda
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
23-0446 A Resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and CarGari LLC, to operate a peer-to-peer car
sharing platform at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with CarGari LLC for 10% gross revenue and for 3 years to
operate a peer-to-peer car sharing platform at Denver International Airport in
Council District 11 (PLANE-202366584). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 5-22-2023. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 4-26-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0446 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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23-0465 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and Kois Brothers Equipment Company to
purchase snow removal equipment parts at Denver International Airport.
Approves a master purchase order with Kois Brothers Equipment Company for
$1,200,000 and 2 years, plus three 1-year options to extend, to purchase snow
removal equipment parts for Denver International Airport in Council District 11
(SC-00007694). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 5-22-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 4-26-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0465 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
23-0466 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Southern Airways Express, LLC concerning a use
and lease agreement wherein Southern Airways Express, LLC will be a
signatory air carrier at Denver International Airport.
Approves a use and lease agreement with Southern Airways Express, LLC for rates
and charges and through 12-31-2023 to lease 534.6 square feet of space in
Concourse C and 56.9 square feet of space at the ticket counter in the Terminal at
Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (PLANE-202366955). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-22-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-26-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0466 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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23-0467 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and DHL Express (USA), Inc. concerning air cargo
services at Denver International Airport.
Approves a use and lease agreement with DHL Express (USA), Inc. for rates and
charges and 5 years for air cargo services at Denver International Airport in Council
District 11 (PLANE-202265979). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 5-22-2023. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 4-26-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0467 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
Finance & Governance Committee
23-0439 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment and
reappointment to the Human Rights and Community Partnerships Advisory
Council.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Stephanie Nunez and the Mayoral
reappointment of Karissa Johnson to the Human Rights & Community Partnerships
Advisory Council for terms effective immediately and expiring 4-1-2025, or until
successors are duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 4-25-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0439 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
23-0440 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments and
reappointments to the Metro Water Recovery Board of Directors.
Approves the Mayoral appointments of Travis Bogan and Thomas Roode and the
Mayoral reappointments of Mary Gearhart, Doug Lazure, Jennifer Williams, Peter
Spanberger, and Andrew Johnston to the Metro Water Recovery Board of Directors
for terms effective immediately and expiring 6-30-2025, or until successors are duly
appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-25-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0440 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Absent: Kniech (1)
23-0442 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between
the City and County of Denver and Potestio Brothers Equipment, Inc. to
purchase John Deere brand lawn and turf tractor parts, citywide.
Approves a master purchase order with Potestio Brothers Equipment, Inc. for
$1,000,000 and 3 years, plus two 1-year options to extend, to purchase John Deere
brand lawn and turf tractor parts, citywide (SC-00007633). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-29-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-25-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0442 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
23-0447 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Leidos, Inc. to continue
providing professional services related to the Smart City Program,
involving intelligent transportation systems helping to address traffic
congestion, vehicle crashes, and safety, citywide.
Amends an on-call contract with Leidos, Inc. by adding $1,000,000 for a new total of
$4,000,000 and 2 years for a new end date of 7-31-2025 to continue providing
professional services related to the Smart City Program, involving intelligent
transportation systems helping to address traffic congestion, vehicle crashes, and
safety, citywide (GENRL-202055531-01/ GENRL-202367092-01). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-29-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-25-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0447 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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23-0448 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Transcore ITS, LLC to continue
providing professional services related to the Smart City Program,
involving intelligent transportation systems helping to address traffic
congestion, vehicle crashes, and safety, citywide.
Amends an on-call contract with Transcore ITS, LLC by adding $1,000,000 for a new
total of $4,000,000 and 2 years for a new end date of 7-14-2025 to continue
providing professional services related to the Smart City Program, involving
intelligent transportation systems helping to address traffic congestion, vehicle
crashes, and safety, citywide (GENRL-202054892-01/ GENRL-202367091-01). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-29-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-25-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0448 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
23-0449 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Triunity, Inc. to continue
providing professional services related to the Smart City Program.
Amends an on-call contract with Triunity, Inc. by adding $1,000,000 for a new total
of $4,000,000 and 2 years for a new end date of 4-30-2025 to continue providing
professional services related to the Smart City Program, involving intelligent
transportation systems helping to address traffic congestion, vehicle crashes, and
safety, citywide (GENRL-201952376-01/ GENRL-202367089-01). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-29-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-25-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0449 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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23-0450 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and CONSOR Engineers, LLC to
continue providing professional services related to the Smart City Program.
Amends an on-call contract with CONSOR Engineers, LLC by adding $1,000,000 for a
new total of $4,000,000 and 2 years for a new end date of 4-30-2025 to continue
providing professional services related to the Smart City Program, involving
intelligent transportation systems helping to address traffic congestion, vehicle
crashes, and safety, citywide (GENRL-201952379-02 / GENRL-202367090-02). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-29-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-25-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0450 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
23-0451 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Navjoy Consulting Service Inc.
to continue providing professional services related to the Smart City
Program.
Amends an on-call contract with Navjoy Consulting Services Inc. by adding
$1,000,000 for a new total of $4,000,000 and 2 years for a new end date of
4-30-2025 to continue providing professional services related to the Smart City
Program, involving intelligent transportation systems helping to address traffic
congestion, vehicle crashes, and safety, citywide (GENRL-201952409-01 /
GENRL-202367087-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 5-29-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 4-25-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0451 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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23-0452 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and MOST Programming, Inc. to
continue providing professional services related to the Smart City Program.
Amends an on-call contract with MOST Programming, Inc. by adding $1,000,000 for
a new total of $4,000,000 and 2 years for a new end date of 4-30-2025 to continue
providing professional services related to the Smart City Program, involving
intelligent transportation systems helping to address traffic congestion, vehicle
crashes, and safety, citywide (GENRL-201952377-01 / GENRL-202367088-01). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-29-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-25-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0452 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
23-0453 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Hire Power, Inc. doing
business as Innovar Group to continue providing professional services
related to the Smart City Program.
Amends an on-call contract with Hire Power, Inc., doing business as Innovar Group,
by adding $1,000,000 for a new total of $4,000,000 and 2 years for a new end date
of 4-30-2025 to continue providing professional services related to the Smart City
Program, involving intelligent transportation systems helping to address traffic
congestion, vehicle crashes, and safety, citywide (GENRL-202053812-01/
GENRL-202367086-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 5-29-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 4-25-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0453 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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23-0454 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Parsons Transportation Group
Inc. to continue providing professional services related to the Smart City
Program, involving intelligent transportation systems helping to address
traffic congestion, vehicle crashes, and safety, citywide.
Amends an on-call contract with Parsons Transportation Group Inc. by adding
$1,000,000 for a new total of $4,000,000 and 2 years for a new end date of
4-30-2025 to continue providing professional services related to the Smart City
Program, involving intelligent transportation systems helping to address traffic
congestion, vehicle crashes, and safety, citywide (GENRL-202053916-01/
GENRL-202367115-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 5-29-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 4-25-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0454 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
23-0455 A resolution approving a proposed Revival and Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Dynalectric
Company to complete the replacement of the fire alarm panel that is at the
end of its useful life and covers the Police Administration Building (PAB)
and the Pre-Arraignment Detention Facility (PADF), located in Council
District 10.
Amends the contract with Dynalectric Company by adding 14 months for a new end
date of 3-29-2024 to account for supply chain issues, to complete the replacement of
the fire alarm panel that is at the end of its useful life and covers the Police
Administration Building (PAB) and the Pre-Arraignment Detention Facility (PADF),
located in Council District 10. No change to contract amount (GENRL-202263055-01 /
GENRL-202367434-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 5-29-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 4-25-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0455 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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23-0459 A resolution approving a proposed Fifth Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and West Publishing Corporation,
doing business as West, a Thompson Reuters Business for continued use of
the Westlaw legal research database by the City Attorney's Office.
Amends a contract with West Publishing Corporation, doing business as West, a
Thompson Reuters Business, by adding $850,000 for a new total of $3,350,000 and 5
years for a new end date of 5-31-2028 for continued use of the Westlaw legal
research database by the City Attorney’s Office, citywide (ATTNY- CE85004 /
ATTNY-202367641-05). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 5-29-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 4-25-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0459 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
23-0410 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Samsara Inc. to provide
telematics solutions to support fleet management operations.
Amends a contract with Samsara Inc. to add $157,752 for a new contract total of
$4,937,197.89 to provide telematics solutions for an additional 100 vehicles to
support fleet management operations, citywide. No change to contract duration
(DOTI-202055321-03/ DOTI-202367151-03). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-29-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 4-18-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0410 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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23-0460 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Kraemer North America, LLC for Approves a contract
with Kraemer North America, LLC for the construction of safety and access
improvements near the Broadway and I-25 interchange in Council District
7.
Approves a contract with Kraemer North America, LLC for $18,252,536.69 and 270
days for the construction of safety and access improvements near the Broadway and
I-25 interchange in Council District 7 (202366871). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-29-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-25-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0460 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
23-0462 A resolution granting a revocable permit to The Jon C. Gambrill
Living Trust Dated June 19, 2020 and The Mary A. Gambrill Living Trust
Dated June 19, 2020, to encroach into the right-of-way at 2087 North
Glencoe Street.
Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to THE JON C.
GAMBRILL LIVING TRUST DATED JUNE 19, 2020 and THE MARY A. GAMBRILL
LIVING TRUST DATED JUNE 19, 2020, their successors and assigns, to encroach into
the right-of-way with approximately 64 feet of fence and 155 feet of landscape wall,
located at 2087 North Glencoe Street in Council District 8. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 4-25-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0462 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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23-0463 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system parcels of land as: 1) West Tennessee Avenue, located at the
intersection of West Tennessee Avenue and South Federal Boulevard; 2)
West Tennessee Avenue, located at the intersection of West Tennessee
Avenue and South Eliot Street; and 3) West Tennessee Avenue, located at
the intersection of West Tennessee Avenue and South Eliot Street.
Dedicates three parcels of land as 1) West Tennessee Avenue, located at intersection
of West Tennessee Avenue and South Federal Boulevard, 2) West Tennessee
Avenue, located at intersection of West Tennessee Avenue and South Eliot Street,
and 3) West Tennessee Avenue, located at the intersection of West Tennessee
Avenue and South Eliot Street in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 4-25-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0463 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
23-0464 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system parcels of land as: 1) West Tennessee Avenue, located at
intersection of West Tennessee Avenue and South Dale Court; 2) West
Tennessee Avenue, located at intersection of West Tennessee Avenue and
South Decatur Street; and 3) West Tennessee Avenue, located at
intersection of West Tennessee Avenue between South Dale Court and
South Clay Street.
Dedicates three parcels of land as 1) West Tennessee Avenue, at intersection of
West Tennessee Avenue and South Dale Court, 2) West Tennessee Avenue, at
intersection of West Tennessee Avenue and South Decatur Street and 3) West
Tennessee Avenue, at the intersection of West Tennessee Avenue, between South
Dale Court and South Clay Street in Council District 7. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 4-25-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0464 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
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23-0436 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Vivent Health, Inc. to continue
providing a registered syringe access program and related healthcare
services and referrals.
Amends a contract with Vivent Health, Inc. by adding $125,915 for a new total of
$545,471 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-2023 until a new procurement is
completed to continue providing a registered syringe access program and other
related healthcare services and referrals, located at 5250 Leetsdale Drive #300 in
Council District 5 and available to all residents, citywide (201951335-04/
ENVHL-202366742-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 5-29-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 4-26-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0436 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
23-0437 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Nonprofit
Development Center, doing business as Harm Reduction Action Center, to
continue providing a registered syringe access program and related
healthcare services and referrals.
Amends a contract with Colorado Nonprofit Development Center, doing business as
Harm Reduction Action Center, by adding $239,376 for a new total of $1,196,951
and one year for a new end date of 12-31-2023 until a new procurement is
completed to continue providing a registered syringe access program and other
related healthcare services and referrals, located at 112 East 8th Avenue in Council
District 10 and available to all residents, citywide (201948546-04/
ENVHL-202366741-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 5-29-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 4-26-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0437 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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23-0438 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Health Network, Inc.,
doing business as Denver Colorado AIDS Project, to continue providing a
registered syringe access program and related healthcare services and
referrals.
Amends a contract with Colorado Health Network, Inc., doing business as Denver
Colorado AIDS Project, by adding $156,749 for a new total of $745,053 and one
year for a new end date of 12-31-2023 until a new procurement is completed to
continue providing a registered syringe access program and other related healthcare
services and referrals, located at 6260 East Colfax Avenue in Council District 5 and
available to all residents, citywide (201948547-04/ ENVHL-202366743-04). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-29-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-26-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0438 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
23-0456 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an
appropriation in the Capital Improvements and Capital Maintenance Fund.
Authorizes a cash transfer of $71,037.90 between two accounts supporting Denver
Moves Bicycle Implementation, in order to correct a previous line-item error and
without changing the total funds allocated to this project. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 4-25-2023.
Council Bill 23-0456 was ordered published.
Ordered published
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
23-0412 A bill for an ordinance amending the Denver Zoning Code,
establishing a Temporary Managed Community zoning use.
Approves a Denver Zoning Code text amendment to Article 11 pertaining to
Temporary Tiny Home Villages, to add an allowed use of temporary managed
campsites, also known as Safe Outdoor Spaces, to rename the pertinent section to
Temporary Managed Community, and to update associated definitions, use tables,
regulations, and articles. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on
Monday, 6-5-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
4-18-2023.
Council Bill 23-0412 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
6/5/2023.
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
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23-0413 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 59 (Zoning) of the Denver
Revised Municipal Code relating to the Temporary Managed Community
zoning use.
Amends Chapter 59 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to allow Former Chapter
59 properties to use regulations provided by the Denver Zoning Code text
amendment for Temporary Managed Communities, as provided in CB23-0412. If
ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 6-5-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-18-2023.
Council Bill 23-0413 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
6/5/2023.
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
23-0414 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 35 (Mobile homes and
trailers) of the Denver Revised Municipal Code relating to a Temporary
Managed Community zoning use.
Amends Chapter 35 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to clarify that a trailer
park does not include a Temporary Managed Community, as provided in CB23-0412.
If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 6-5-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-18-2023.
Council Bill 23-0414 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
6/5/2023.
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
23-0415 A bill for an ordinance amending the Denver Zoning Code,
concerning accessory dwelling units.
Approves a Denver Zoning Code text amendment to create context-specific zone
districts and regulations for accessory dwelling units (ADUs). If ordered published, a
public hearing will be held on Monday, 6-5-2023. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 4-18-2023.
Council Bill 23-0415 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
6/5/2023.
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
23-0416 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 59 (Zoning) of the Denver
Revised Municipal Code relating to accessory dwelling units.
Amends Chapter 59 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to allow Former Chapter
59 properties to access additional flexibility provided by the Denver Zoning Code
amendment for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), as provided in CB23-0415. If
ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 6-5-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-18-2023.
Council Bill 23-0416 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
6/5/2023.
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
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23-0461 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2559
South Federal Boulevard in Harvey Park.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from S-SU-D to S-MU-5, located at
2559 South Federal Boulevard in Council District 2. If ordered published, a public
hearing will be held on Monday, 6-5-2023. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 4-25-2023.
Council Bill 23-0461 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
6/5/2023.
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
23-0396 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 in completing sidewalk gap improvements along a
portion of North Newton Street and at the northeast corner of Federal
Boulevard and West 45th Avenue as part of Council District 1 and Council
District 3 Sidewalk Gap Improvement Project in Council Districts 1 and 3.
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 Elevate Denver
Bond Sidewalk Gap Program, including easement interests, access rights,
improvements, buildings, fixtures, licenses, permits and other appurtenances,
located at the northeast corner of Federal Boulevard and West 45th Avenue in
Council District 1, and North Newton Street between West 12th Avenue and West
13th Avenue in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 4-18-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0396 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, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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23-0397 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 in completing sidewalk gap improvements along a
portion of East Girard Avenue as part of Council District 4 Sidewalk Gap
Improvement Project in Council District 4.
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 Elevate Denver
Bond Sidewalk Gap Program, including easement interests, access rights,
improvements, buildings, fixtures, licenses, permits and other appurtenances,
located between South Dayton Street and South Akron Street, along East Girard
Avenue in Council District 4. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 4-18-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0397 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, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
23-0419 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the Capital
Improvements and Capital Maintenance Fund Series for the “Climate
Federal Capital Projects” program.
Establishes the Climate Federal Capital Projects Fund (34805) in the Capital
Improvements and Capital Maintenance Fund Series. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 4-18-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0419 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, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
23-0420 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the General
Government Special Revenue Fund Series for the “Climate Federal
Revenue” program.
Establishes the Climate Federal Revenue Special Revenue Fund (11889) in
General Government Special Revenue Fund Series. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 4-18-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0420 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, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Absent: Kniech (1)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
23-0401 A bill for an ordinance naming the community park at 4000 N. Kirk
Street as “William H. Whitsell Park”.
Approves naming an unnamed park as “William H. Whitsell Park”, located at 4000
North Kirk Street in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 4-18-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0401 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, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
23-0408 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing portion of the easement
established in Tower Farms Subdivision Filing No. 1, recorded with Denver
Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2022025118 located at North Tower
Road and East 56th Avenue.
Relinquishes a portion of the easement established in Tower Farms Subdivision Filing
No. 1, Recordation Number 2022025118, located at North Tower Road and East 56th
Avenue in Council District 11. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 5-22-2023. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 4-18-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0408 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, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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23-0409 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed On Call Professional
Services Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Downtown
Denver Business Improvement District to purchase fixtures, furniture, and
equipment on an as needed basis for the 16th Street Mall Reconstruction
Project.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the Downtown Denver Business
Improvement District for $4,000,000 and through 5-31-2028 to purchase fixtures,
furniture, and equipment on an as needed basis for the 16th Street Mall
Reconstruction Project in Council District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-22-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 4-18-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0409 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, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Torres announced that tonight, there will be a required
public hearing on Council Bill 23-0282, changing the zoning classification for
1085 North Lowell Boulevard in Villa Park. Anyone wishing to speak on this
matter must go online to sign up during the recess of Council.
RECESS
Council took a recess.
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PROCLAMATIONS
23-0568 A Proclamation Honoring Deputy Chief Barb Archer For More Than
36 Years of Service
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Proclamation 23-0568 be adopted, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Ortega,
Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: CdeBaca, Gilmore, Kniech (3)
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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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 sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:54 p.m., Council
President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-0282. Jesse Parris
signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up in opposition of the bill.
Fran Penafiel of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0282 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, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore, Kniech (2)
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Torres announced that on Monday, May 15, 2023, Council
will hold a required public hearing on Council BIll 23-0457, approving the
38th and Huron Urban Redevelopment Plan, the creation of the 38th and
Huron Urban Redevelopment Area and the 38th and Huron Property Tax
Increment Area and Sales Tax Increment Area. And on Monday, June 5,
2023, Council will hold required public hearings on Council Bill 23-0412,
amending the Denver Zoning Code, establishing a Temporary Managed
Community zoning use; Council BIll 23-0413, amending Chapter 59
(Zoning) of the Denver Revised Municipal Code relating to the Temporary
Managed Community zoning use; Council Bill 23-0414, amending Chapter
35 (Mobile homes and trailers) of the Denver Revised Municipal Code
relating to a Temporary Managed Community zoning use; Council Bill
23-0415, amending the Denver Zoning Code, concerning accessory dwelling
units; and Council Bill 23-0416, amending Chapter 59 (Zoning) of the
Denver Revised Municipal Code relating to accessory dwelling units. Any
protests against Council Bills 23-0412, 23-0413, 23-0414, 23-0415, or
23-0416 must be filed with Council Offices no later than noon on Monday,
May 29, 2023.
ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Torres
adjourned the meeting at 6:13 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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City Council Meeting of Monday, May 8, 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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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
23-0565 Minutes of Monday, May 1, 2023.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
23-0446 A Resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and CarGari LLC, to operate a peer-to-peer car
sharing platform at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with CarGari LLC for 10% gross revenue and for 3 years to
operate a peer-to-peer car sharing platform at Denver International Airport in
Council District 11 (PLANE-202366584). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-22-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 4-26-2023.
23-0465 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and Kois Brothers Equipment Company to
purchase snow removal equipment parts at Denver International Airport.
Approves a master purchase order with Kois Brothers Equipment Company for
$1,200,000 and 2 years, plus three 1-year options to extend, to purchase snow
removal equipment parts for Denver International Airport in Council District 11
(SC-00007694). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 5-22-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 4-26-2023.
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23-0466 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Southern Airways Express, LLC concerning a use
and lease agreement wherein Southern Airways Express, LLC will be a
signatory air carrier at Denver International Airport.
Approves a use and lease agreement with Southern Airways Express, LLC for rates
and charges and through 12-31-2023 to lease 534.6 square feet of space in
Concourse C and 56.9 square feet of space at the ticket counter in the Terminal at
Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (PLANE-202366955). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-22-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-26-2023.
23-0467 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and DHL Express (USA), Inc. concerning air cargo
services at Denver International Airport.
Approves a use and lease agreement with DHL Express (USA), Inc. for rates and
charges and 5 years for air cargo services at Denver International Airport in Council
District 11 (PLANE-202265979). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 5-22-2023. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 4-26-2023.
Finance & Governance Committee
23-0439 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment and
reappointment to the Human Rights and Community Partnerships Advisory
Council.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Stephanie Nunez and the Mayoral
reappointment of Karissa Johnson to the Human Rights & Community Partnerships
Advisory Council for terms effective immediately and expiring 4-1-2025, or until
successors are duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 4-25-2023.
23-0440 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments and
reappointments to the Metro Water Recovery Board of Directors.
Approves the Mayoral appointments of Travis Bogan and Thomas Roode and the
Mayoral reappointments of Mary Gearhart, Doug Lazure, Jennifer Williams, Peter
Spanberger, and Andrew Johnston to the Metro Water Recovery Board of Directors
for terms effective immediately and expiring 6-30-2025, or until successors are
duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
4-25-2023.
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23-0442 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and Potestio Brothers Equipment,
Inc. to purchase John Deere brand lawn and turf tractor parts, citywide.
Approves a master purchase order with Potestio Brothers Equipment, Inc. for
$1,000,000 and 3 years, plus two 1-year options to extend, to purchase John
Deere brand lawn and turf tractor parts, citywide (SC-00007633). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-29-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-25-2023.
23-0447 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Leidos, Inc. to continue
providing professional services related to the Smart City Program,
involving intelligent transportation systems helping to address traffic
congestion, vehicle crashes, and safety, citywide.
Amends an on-call contract with Leidos, Inc. by adding $1,000,000 for a new total
of $4,000,000 and 2 years for a new end date of 7-31-2025 to continue providing
professional services related to the Smart City Program, involving intelligent
transportation systems helping to address traffic congestion, vehicle crashes, and
safety, citywide (GENRL-202055531-01/ GENRL-202367092-01). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-29-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-25-2023.
23-0448 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Transcore ITS, LLC to continue
providing professional services related to the Smart City Program,
involving intelligent transportation systems helping to address traffic
congestion, vehicle crashes, and safety, citywide.
Amends an on-call contract with Transcore ITS, LLC by adding $1,000,000 for a
new total of $4,000,000 and 2 years for a new end date of 7-14-2025 to continue
providing professional services related to the Smart City Program, involving
intelligent transportation systems helping to address traffic congestion, vehicle
crashes, and safety, citywide (GENRL-202054892-01/ GENRL-202367091-01). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-29-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-25-2023.
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23-0449 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Triunity, Inc. to continue
providing professional services related to the Smart City Program.
Amends an on-call contract with Triunity, Inc. by adding $1,000,000 for a new total
of $4,000,000 and 2 years for a new end date of 4-30-2025 to continue providing
professional services related to the Smart City Program, involving intelligent
transportation systems helping to address traffic congestion, vehicle crashes, and
safety, citywide (GENRL-201952376-01/ GENRL-202367089-01). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-29-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-25-2023.
23-0450 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and CONSOR Engineers, LLC to
continue providing professional services related to the Smart City
Program.
Amends an on-call contract with CONSOR Engineers, LLC by adding $1,000,000 for
a new total of $4,000,000 and 2 years for a new end date of 4-30-2025 to continue
providing professional services related to the Smart City Program, involving
intelligent transportation systems helping to address traffic congestion, vehicle
crashes, and safety, citywide (GENRL-201952379-02 / GENRL-202367090-02). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-29-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-25-2023.
23-0451 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Navjoy Consulting Service Inc.
to continue providing professional services related to the Smart City
Program.
Amends an on-call contract with Navjoy Consulting Services Inc. by adding
$1,000,000 for a new total of $4,000,000 and 2 years for a new end date of
4-30-2025 to continue providing professional services related to the Smart City
Program, involving intelligent transportation systems helping to address traffic
congestion, vehicle crashes, and safety, citywide (GENRL-201952409-01 /
GENRL-202367087-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 5-29-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 4-25-2023.
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23-0452 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and MOST Programming, Inc. to
continue providing professional services related to the Smart City
Program.
Amends an on-call contract with MOST Programming, Inc. by adding $1,000,000
for a new total of $4,000,000 and 2 years for a new end date of 4-30-2025 to
continue providing professional services related to the Smart City Program,
involving intelligent transportation systems helping to address traffic congestion,
vehicle crashes, and safety, citywide (GENRL-201952377-01 /
GENRL-202367088-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 5-29-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 4-25-2023.
23-0453 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Hire Power, Inc. doing
business as Innovar Group to continue providing professional services
related to the Smart City Program.
Amends an on-call contract with Hire Power, Inc., doing business as Innovar Group,
by adding $1,000,000 for a new total of $4,000,000 and 2 years for a new end
date of 4-30-2025 to continue providing professional services related to the Smart
City Program, involving intelligent transportation systems helping to address traffic
congestion, vehicle crashes, and safety, citywide (GENRL-202053812-01/
GENRL-202367086-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 5-29-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 4-25-2023.
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23-0454 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Parsons Transportation Group
Inc. to continue providing professional services related to the Smart City
Program, involving intelligent transportation systems helping to address
traffic congestion, vehicle crashes, and safety, citywide.
Amends an on-call contract with Parsons Transportation Group Inc. by adding
$1,000,000 for a new total of $4,000,000 and 2 years for a new end date of
4-30-2025 to continue providing professional services related to the Smart City
Program, involving intelligent transportation systems helping to address traffic
congestion, vehicle crashes, and safety, citywide (GENRL-202053916-01/
GENRL-202367115-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 5-29-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 4-25-2023.
23-0455 A resolution approving a proposed Revival and Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Dynalectric
Company to complete the replacement of the fire alarm panel that is at the
end of its useful life and covers the Police Administration Building (PAB)
and the Pre-Arraignment Detention Facility (PADF), located in Council
District 10.
Amends the contract with Dynalectric Company by adding 14 months for a new end
date of 3-29-2024 to account for supply chain issues, to complete the replacement
of the fire alarm panel that is at the end of its useful life and covers the Police
Administration Building (PAB) and the Pre-Arraignment Detention Facility (PADF),
located in Council District 10. No change to contract amount
(GENRL-202263055-01 / GENRL-202367434-01). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-29-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-25-2023.
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23-0459 A resolution approving a proposed Fifth Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and West Publishing Corporation,
doing business as West, a Thompson Reuters Business for continued use of
the Westlaw legal research database by the City Attorney's Office.
Amends a contract with West Publishing Corporation, doing business as West, a
Thompson Reuters Business, by adding $850,000 for a new total of $3,350,000 and
5 years for a new end date of 5-31-2028 for continued use of the Westlaw legal
research database by the City Attorney’s Office, citywide (ATTNY- CE85004 /
ATTNY-202367641-05). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 5-29-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 4-25-2023.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
23-0410 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Samsara Inc. to provide
telematics solutions to support fleet management operations.
Amends a contract with Samsara Inc. to add $157,752 for a new contract total of
$4,937,197.89 to provide telematics solutions for an additional 100 vehicles to
support fleet management operations, citywide. No change to contract duration
(DOTI-202055321-03/ DOTI-202367151-03). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-29-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 4-18-2023.
23-0460 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Kraemer North America, LLC for Approves a contract
with Kraemer North America, LLC for the construction of safety and access
improvements near the Broadway and I-25 interchange in Council District
7.
Approves a contract with Kraemer North America, LLC for $18,252,536.69 and 270
days for the construction of safety and access improvements near the Broadway
and I-25 interchange in Council District 7 (202366871). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-29-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-25-2023.
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23-0462 A resolution granting a revocable permit to The Jon C. Gambrill
Living Trust Dated June 19, 2020 and The Mary A. Gambrill Living Trust
Dated June 19, 2020, to encroach into the right-of-way at 2087 North
Glencoe Street.
Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to THE JON C.
GAMBRILL LIVING TRUST DATED JUNE 19, 2020 and THE MARY A. GAMBRILL
LIVING TRUST DATED JUNE 19, 2020, their successors and assigns, to encroach
into the right-of-way with approximately 64 feet of fence and 155 feet of landscape
wall, located at 2087 North Glencoe Street in Council District 8. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-25-2023.
23-0463 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system parcels of land as: 1) West Tennessee Avenue, located
at the intersection of West Tennessee Avenue and South Federal
Boulevard; 2) West Tennessee Avenue, located at the intersection of West
Tennessee Avenue and South Eliot Street; and 3) West Tennessee Avenue,
located at the intersection of West Tennessee Avenue and South Eliot
Street.
Dedicates three parcels of land as 1) West Tennessee Avenue, located at
intersection of West Tennessee Avenue and South Federal Boulevard, 2) West
Tennessee Avenue, located at intersection of West Tennessee Avenue and South
Eliot Street, and 3) West Tennessee Avenue, located at the intersection of West
Tennessee Avenue and South Eliot Street in Council District 7. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-25-2023.
23-0464 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system parcels of land as: 1) West Tennessee Avenue, located
at intersection of West Tennessee Avenue and South Dale Court; 2) West
Tennessee Avenue, located at intersection of West Tennessee Avenue and
South Decatur Street; and 3) West Tennessee Avenue, located at
intersection of West Tennessee Avenue between South Dale Court and
South Clay Street.
Dedicates three parcels of land as 1) West Tennessee Avenue, at intersection of
West Tennessee Avenue and South Dale Court, 2) West Tennessee Avenue, at
intersection of West Tennessee Avenue and South Decatur Street and 3) West
Tennessee Avenue, at the intersection of West Tennessee Avenue, between South
Dale Court and South Clay Street in Council District 7. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 4-25-2023.
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
23-0436 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Vivent Health, Inc. to continue
providing a registered syringe access program and related healthcare
services and referrals.
Amends a contract with Vivent Health, Inc. by adding $125,915 for a new total of
$545,471 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-2023 until a new procurement
is completed to continue providing a registered syringe access program and other
related healthcare services and referrals, located at 5250 Leetsdale Drive #300 in
Council District 5 and available to all residents, citywide (201951335-04/
ENVHL-202366742-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 5-29-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 4-26-2023.
23-0437 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Nonprofit
Development Center, doing business as Harm Reduction Action Center, to
continue providing a registered syringe access program and related
healthcare services and referrals.
Amends a contract with Colorado Nonprofit Development Center, doing business as
Harm Reduction Action Center, by adding $239,376 for a new total of $1,196,951
and one year for a new end date of 12-31-2023 until a new procurement is
completed to continue providing a registered syringe access program and other
related healthcare services and referrals, located at 112 East 8th Avenue in Council
District 10 and available to all residents, citywide (201948546-04/
ENVHL-202366741-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 5-29-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 4-26-2023.
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23-0438 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Health Network, Inc.,
doing business as Denver Colorado AIDS Project, to continue providing a
registered syringe access program and related healthcare services and
referrals.
Amends a contract with Colorado Health Network, Inc., doing business as Denver
Colorado AIDS Project, by adding $156,749 for a new total of $745,053 and one
year for a new end date of 12-31-2023 until a new procurement is completed to
continue providing a registered syringe access program and other related
healthcare services and referrals, located at 6260 East Colfax Avenue in Council
District 5 and available to all residents, citywide (201948547-04/
ENVHL-202366743-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 5-29-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 4-26-2023.
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
23-0456 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an
appropriation in the Capital Improvements and Capital Maintenance Fund.
Authorizes a cash transfer of $71,037.90 between two accounts supporting Denver
Moves Bicycle Implementation, in order to correct a previous line-item error and
without changing the total funds allocated to this project. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 4-25-2023.
23-0457 A bill for an ordinance approving the 38th and Huron Urban
Redevelopment Plan, the creation of the 38th and Huron Urban
Redevelopment Area and the 38th and Huron Property Tax Increment Area
and Sales Tax Increment Area
Approves the 38th and Huron Urban Redevelopment Plan authorizing the creation
of an Urban Redevelopment Area and property tax and sales tax increment areas
located in Council District 9. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on
Monday, 5-15-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
4-25-2023.
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23-0458 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Cooperation
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Urban
Renewal Authority, for the 38th and Huron Property Tax Increment Area
and Sales Tax Increment Area to establish, among other matters, the
parameters for tax increment financing with incremental property and
sales taxes.
Approves an intergovernmental cooperation agreement with the Denver Urban
Renewal Authority (DURA) for the 38th and Huron Property Tax Increment Area
and Sales Tax Increment Area to establish, among other matters, the parameters
for tax increment financing with incremental property and sales taxes in Council
District 9 (FINAN-202367471). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 5-29-2023. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 4-25-2023.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
23-0412 A bill for an ordinance amending the Denver Zoning Code,
establishing a Temporary Managed Community zoning use.
Approves a Denver Zoning Code text amendment to Article 11 pertaining to
Temporary Tiny Home Villages, to add an allowed use of temporary managed
campsites, also known as Safe Outdoor Spaces, to rename the pertinent section to
Temporary Managed Community, and to update associated definitions, use tables,
regulations, and articles. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on
Monday, 6-5-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
4-18-2023.
23-0413 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 59 (Zoning) of the
Denver Revised Municipal Code relating to the Temporary Managed
Community zoning use.
Amends Chapter 59 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to allow Former Chapter
59 properties to use regulations provided by the Denver Zoning Code text
amendment for Temporary Managed Communities, as provided in CB23-0412. If
ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 6-5-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-18-2023.
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23-0414 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 35 (Mobile homes and
trailers) of the Denver Revised Municipal Code relating to a Temporary
Managed Community zoning use.
Amends Chapter 35 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to clarify that a trailer
park does not include a Temporary Managed Community, as provided in
CB23-0412. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday,
6-5-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-18-2023.
23-0415 A bill for an ordinance amending the Denver Zoning Code,
concerning accessory dwelling units.
Approves a Denver Zoning Code text amendment to create context-specific zone
districts and regulations for accessory dwelling units (ADUs). If ordered published, a
public hearing will be held on Monday, 6-5-2023. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 4-18-2023.
23-0416 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 59 (Zoning) of the
Denver Revised Municipal Code relating to accessory dwelling units.
Amends Chapter 59 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to allow Former Chapter
59 properties to access additional flexibility provided by the Denver Zoning Code
amendment for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), as provided in CB23-0415. If
ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 6-5-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-18-2023.
23-0461 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2559
South Federal Boulevard in Harvey Park.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from S-SU-D to S-MU-5, located at
2559 South Federal Boulevard in Council District 2. If ordered published, a public
hearing will be held on Monday, 6-5-2023. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 4-25-2023.
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
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23-0396 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 in completing sidewalk gap improvements along a
portion of North Newton Street and at the northeast corner of Federal
Boulevard and West 45th Avenue as part of Council District 1 and Council
District 3 Sidewalk Gap Improvement Project in Council Districts 1 and 3.
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 Elevate Denver
Bond Sidewalk Gap Program, including easement interests, access rights,
improvements, buildings, fixtures, licenses, permits and other appurtenances,
located at the northeast corner of Federal Boulevard and West 45th Avenue in
Council District 1, and North Newton Street between West 12th Avenue and West
13th Avenue in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 4-18-2023.
23-0397 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 in completing sidewalk gap improvements along a
portion of East Girard Avenue as part of Council District 4 Sidewalk Gap
Improvement Project in Council District 4.
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 Elevate Denver
Bond Sidewalk Gap Program, including easement interests, access rights,
improvements, buildings, fixtures, licenses, permits and other appurtenances,
located between South Dayton Street and South Akron Street, along East Girard
Avenue in Council District 4. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 4-18-2023.
23-0419 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the Capital
Improvements and Capital Maintenance Fund Series for the “Climate
Federal Capital Projects” program.
Establishes the Climate Federal Capital Projects Fund (34805) in the Capital
Improvements and Capital Maintenance Fund Series. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 4-18-2023.
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23-0420 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the General
Government Special Revenue Fund Series for the “Climate Federal
Revenue” program.
Establishes the Climate Federal Revenue Special Revenue Fund (11889) in
General Government Special Revenue Fund Series. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 4-18-2023.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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.
23-0401 A bill for an ordinance naming the community park at 4000 N. Kirk
Street as “William H. Whitsell Park”.
Approves naming an unnamed park as “William H. Whitsell Park”, located at 4000
North Kirk Street in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 4-18-2023.
23-0408 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing portion of the easement
established in Tower Farms Subdivision Filing No. 1, recorded with Denver
Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2022025118 located at North Tower
Road and East 56th Avenue.
Relinquishes a portion of the easement established in Tower Farms Subdivision
Filing No. 1, Recordation Number 2022025118, located at North Tower Road and
East 56th Avenue in Council District 11. The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-22-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 4-18-2023.
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23-0409 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed On Call Professional
Services Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
Downtown Denver Business Improvement District to purchase fixtures,
furniture, and equipment on an as needed basis for the 16th Street Mall
Reconstruction Project.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the Downtown Denver Business
Improvement District for $4,000,000 and through 5-31-2028 to purchase fixtures,
furniture, and equipment on an as needed basis for the 16th Street Mall
Reconstruction Project in Council District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-22-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 4-18-2023.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
23-0372 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Urban
Renewal Authority to increase the contract amount and extend the term to
continue to operate the Rental/Homeowner Access & Modification program
(RHAMP).
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Urban Renewal Authority by
adding $30,000 for a new total of $705,000 and one year for a new end date of
12-31-2023 to continue operating the Rental/Homeowner Access & Modification
program (RHAMP), which helps remove architectural and accessibility barriers for
income-qualified persons in their owner-occupied or rental unit, citywide
(HOST-202057135-02/ HOST-202366394-02). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-22-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 4-12-2023.
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Torres announced that tonight, there will be a required
public hearing on Council Bill 23-0282, changing the zoning classification for
1085 North Lowell Boulevard in Villa Park. Anyone wishing to speak on this
matter must go online to sign up during the recess of Council.
RECESS
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COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PROCLAMATIONS
23-0568 A Proclamation Honoring Deputy Chief Barb Archer For More Than
36 Years of Service
Sponsor Flynn
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
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.
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
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Council President Torres announced that on Monday, May 15, 2023, Council
will hold a required public hearing on Council BIll 23-0457, approving the
38th and Huron Urban Redevelopment Plan, the creation of the 38th and
Huron Urban Redevelopment Area and the 38th and Huron Property Tax
Increment Area and Sales Tax Increment Area. And on Monday, June 5,
2023, Council will hold required public hearings on Council Bill 23-0412,
amending the Denver Zoning Code, establishing a Temporary Managed
Community zoning use; Council BIll 23-0413, amending Chapter 59
(Zoning) of the Denver Revised Municipal Code relating to the Temporary
Managed Community zoning use; Council Bill 23-0414, amending Chapter
35 (Mobile homes and trailers) of the Denver Revised Municipal Code
relating to a Temporary Managed Community zoning use; Council Bill
23-0415, amending the Denver Zoning Code, concerning accessory dwelling
units; and Council Bill 23-0416, amending Chapter 59 (Zoning) of the
Denver Revised Municipal Code relating to accessory dwelling units. Any
protests against Council Bills 23-0412, 23-0413, 23-0414, 23-0415, or
23-0416 must be filed with Council Offices no later than noon on Monday,
May 29, 2023.
ADJOURN
PENDING
FOR 5-15-23
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.
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.
FOR 5-22-23
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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.
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.
23-0421 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance 20220424, Series
2022, to extend the deadlines by which an applicant must obtain approval
of a site development plan or site development plan amendment in order
to comply with the requirements of the Denver Zoning Code, as it existed
prior to July 1, 2022.
Amends section 2 of Ordinance No. 0424, series 2022 to extend the deadlines by
which an applicant must obtain approval of a site development plan in order to be
exempt from the requirements in CB22-0424. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 4-18-2023.
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