City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · June 5, 2023
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, June 5, 2023 3:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council member Kashmann led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Council member Kashmann led the Land Acknowledgement.
ROLL CALL
Council members CdeBaca, Herndon, and Sandoval attended the meeting virtually.
Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
The minutes of Monday, May 22, 2023 were distributed. Council President Torres
ordered the minutes approved.
23-0747 Minutes of Monday, May 22, 2023.
Council Minutes 23-0747 were approved.
Approved
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council President Torres and council members Black, Gilmore, Sandoval, Kashmann,
CdeBaca, Clark, Hinds, Kniech, Ortega, and Herndon made announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
23-0749 A letter dated May 31, 2023, from Margaret Danuser, Manager of
Finance, notifying City Council of the Department of Finance's intent to
issue Certificates of Participation, in an amount not to exceed $300 million.
Council Communication 23-0749 was filed
Filed
PROCLAMATIONS
23-0742 A Proclamation Recognizing Heather Lafferty and Her Service to
Habitat Metro Denver
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Proclamation 23-0742 be adopted, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-0743 A Proclamation Recognizing Tom Luehrs and His Service to St.
Francis Center
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Proclamation 23-0743 be adopted, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
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Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-0744 A Proclamation Recognizing Getabecha "Gete" Mekonnen and His
Service to Northeast Denver Housing Center
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Proclamation 23-0744 be adopted, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-0745 A Proclamation Recognizing Lindi Sinton and Her Service to
Volunteers of America Colorado
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Proclamation 23-0745 be adopted, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0375 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 23-0375 be amended in the following
particulars:
On page 1, strike lines 25 through 28 and replace with the following:
“and the board of adjustment shall apply the concurring vote required for a variance,
applicability and limitations, review process, review criteria, and requirements and
limitations after approval provisions in the Denver Zoning Code, Sections
12.2.6.9.A. and 12.4.7, in place of former chapter 59, Sections 59-54(2) and
59-55(a).”
The vote carried by the following vote:
Amended
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0375 be placed upon final consideration and do pass as
amended, carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass as amended
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-0543 A bill for an ordinance amending article XIII, Chapter 10 (Green
buildings) of the Denver Revised Municipal Code, updating requirements
for certain compliance options with the article.
Amends Chapter 10 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to clarify compliance
pathways in support of the Denver Green Buildings Ordinance. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-9-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0543 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 23-0543 be amended in the following
particulars:
On page 20, line 4, add:
“Section 10. That a new Section 10-309, D.R.M.C. regarding applicability of green
building requirements is added to read as follows:
Sec. 10-309. Applicability of division 1. An application for approval to comply with
green building requirements is governed by the green building requirements in effect
at the time the complete application is submitted to CPD.
Section 11. Effective date. This ordinance is effective on October 2, 2023.”
The motion carried by the following vote:
Amended
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0543 be placed upon final consideration and do pass as
amended, carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass as amended
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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23-0544 A bill for an ordinance amending article II, Chapter 10 (Buildings
and building regulations), concerning the Denver Building Code and
Denver Fire Code.
Amends Chapter 10 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to reflect minor
clarifications, corrections and revisions to the 2022 Denver Building Code and
Denver Fire Code. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
5-9-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 23-0544 be postponed to a date certain on 6/12/2023, carried by the
following vote:
Postponed to a date certain
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Block Vote
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Approved the consent agenda
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
23-0570 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and SMG, doing business as ASM Global, to manage
all aspects of operating and maintaining the Colorado Convention Center,
located at 700 14th Street in Council District 9.
Approves a contract with SMG, doing business as ASM Global, for $250,000,000 and
through 12-31-2033 to manage all aspects of operating and maintaining the
Colorado Convention Center, located at 700 14th Street in Council District 9, for
conventions, conferences, trade shows, public shows, and entertainment events
(202366916). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 6-26-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
5-17-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0570 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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23-0594 A Resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the
City and County of Denver and Flagship Airport Services, Inc. to add
required FEMA language to the contract to seek reimbursement for
service-related costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic at Denver
International Airport.
Amends a contract with Flagship Airport Services, Inc. to add required FEMA
language to the contract to seek reimbursement for service-related costs associated
with the COVID-19 pandemic. No change to contract amount or duration
(PLANE-201953023/ 202265668). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 6-20-2023. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 5-17-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0594 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-0595 A Resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Intermountain Electric, Inc. to maintain the high
voltage electric power equipment and distribution system at Denver
International Airport.
Approve a contract with Intermountain Electric Inc. for $745,200 and 3 years, plus 2
1-year options to extend, to maintain the high voltage electric power equipment and
distribution system at Denver International Airport in Council District 11
(202264186). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 6-20-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
5-17-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0595 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-0625 A Resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Aviation Security Consulting, Inc. to provide
electronic communications systems support services at Denver
International Airport.
Approves an on-call contract with Aviation Security Consulting, Inc. for $7,200,000
and 3 years, plus 1 two-year option to extend, to provide electronic communications
systems support services for Denver International Airport in Council District 11
(PLANE-202263383). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-26-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 5-24-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0625 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
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Nay: (None) (0)
23-0626 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and NEWSED Community
Development Corporation to continue supporting the Neighborhood
Activation Program, which funds projects that foster community
collaboration, area activation and economic activity in Denver
neighborhoods, citywide.
Amends a contract with NEWSED Community Development Corporation by adding
$1,000,000 for a new total of $3,150,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds and 1
year for a new end date of 12-31-2024 to continue supporting the Neighborhood
Activation Program, which funds projects that foster community collaboration, area
activation and economic activity in Denver neighborhoods, citywide (202263935/
202367666-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-26-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 5-24-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0626 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-0627 A Resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc.
to provide electronic communications systems support services at Denver
International Airport.
Approves an on-call contract with Burns and McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc.
for $7,200,000 and 3 years, plus 1 two-year option to extend, to provide electronic
communications systems support services for Denver International Airport in Council
District 11 (PLANE-202265693). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 6-26-2023. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 5-24-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0627 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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23-0628 A Resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Anglin Civil, LLC to provide airside snow removal
services to support operations at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with Anglin Civil, LLC for $57,500,000 and 5 years to provide
airside snow removal services to support operations at Denver International Airport
in Council District 11 (PLANE-202264842). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-24-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0628 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-0638 A Resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and MCKINSTRY RDCS 1, LLC concerning
participation in a solar power subscription to purchase shares of solar bill
credits to be applied to Xcel utility bill at Denver International Airport.
Approves a solar power subscription with McKinstry RDCS 1, LLC for $2,126,877 and
21 years for Denver International Airport to participate in a solar power subscription
to purchase shares of solar bill credits to be applied to Xcel utility bill
(PLANE-202366928). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-26-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 5-24-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0638 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-0639 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and John Bean Technologies Corporation to
provide parts for passenger bridges to support operations at Denver
International Airport.
Approves a contract with John Bean Technologies Corporation for $3,000,000 and
through 2-1-2024 to provide parts for passenger bridges to support operations at
Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (SC-00007551). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-24-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0639 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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23-0641 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and Joe Johnson Equipment LLC for two street
sweepers to support operations at Denver International Airport.
Approves a purchase order with Joe Johnson Equipment LLC for $690,024 for two
street sweepers to support operations at Denver International Airport in Council
District 11 (PO-00132161). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 6-26-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 5-24-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0641 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-0642 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and M-B Co Inc. for two rotary plow units to
support operations at Denver International Airport.
Approves a purchase order with M-B Co Inc. for $1,753,712.90 for two rotary plow
units to support operations at Denver International Airport in Council District 11
(PO-00132165). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-26-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 5-24-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0642 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-0643 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and The JW Group, Inc. to provide project electronic
communications systems support services at Denver International Airport.
Approves an on-call contract with The JW Group, Inc. for $7,200,000 and 3 years,
plus 1 two-year option to extend, to provide project electronic communications
systems support services for Denver International Airport in Council District 11
(PLANE-202265692). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-26-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 5-24-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0643 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Finance & Governance Committee
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23-0578 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and AutoReturn US, LLC for
continued use and support of the Aries Vehicle Impound Management
software.
Amends a contract with AutoReturn US, LLC. by adding 5 years for a new end date
of 5-1-2028 for continued use and support of the Aries Vehicle Impound Management
software, citywide. No change to contract amount (TECHS-201522305-03/
TECHS-202367347-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 6-20-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 5-16-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0578 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-0584 A resolution declaring the intent of the City and County of Denver,
Colorado to use its best efforts to issue housing revenue bonds or
mortgage credit certificates to provide financing of residential facilities for
low- and middle-income families or persons; approving the delegation and
assignment of private activity bond volume cap allocation to the Colorado
Housing and Finance Authority for the St. Francis Center West project;
prescribing certain terms and conditions of such bonds and certificates;
and containing other provisions relating to the proposed issuance of such
bonds and certificates.
Declares the intent of the City and County of Denver, Colorado to use its best efforts
to issue housing revenue bonds or mortgage credit certificates to provide financing
of residential facilities for low- and middle-income families or persons; approving the
delegation and assignment of private activity bond volume cap allocation to the
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority for the St. Francis Center West project , a
60-unit affordable multifamily apartment project, located at 211 North Federal
Boulevard in Council District 3; prescribing certain terms and conditions of such
bonds and certificates; and containing other provisions relating to the proposed
issuance of such bonds and certificates. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 5-16-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0584 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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23-0585 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Dish Wireless Holding L.L.C. to allow the licensee
to mount a television antenna on the Denver Fire Department tower,
located at 4800 North Himalaya Road in Council District 11.
Approves a license agreement with Dish Wireless Holding L.L.C. for $467,726.28 and
through 4-30-2033 to allow the licensee to mount a television antenna on the
Denver Fire Department tower, located at 4800 North Himalaya Road in Council
District 11 (FINAN 202367429-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 6-20-2023. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 5-16-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0585 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-0589 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and BOP Republic Plaza I LLC for the District
Attorney's Office to use approximately 73,924 square feet of office space
at 370 17th Street in Council District 9.
Approves a lease agreement with BOP Republic Plaza I LLC for $49,919,154.66 and
through 12-31-2036 for the District Attorney’s Office to use approximately 73,924
square feet of office space at 370 17th Street in Council District 9 (FINAN
202368122-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-20-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 5-16-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0589 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-0592 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Northwest Cascade, Inc., doing business as
Honey Bucket for scheduled and on-demand port-o-let rental services,
citywide.
Approves a contract with Northwest Cascade, Inc., doing business as Honey Bucket,
for $975,000 and 3 years, plus 2 1-year options to extend, for scheduled and
on-demand port-o-let rental services, citywide (GENRL-202367547-00). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-20-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-16-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0592 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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23-0620 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver
Asian American Pacific Islander Commission.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Chea Franz to the Denver Asian American
Pacific Islander Commission for a term effective immediately and expiring 1-1-2026,
or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 5-23-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0620 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-0624 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the National
Western Center Authority Board of Directors.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Caroline Acha to the National Western Center
Authority Board of Directors as a voting member for a term effective immediately
and expiring 12-31-2028, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0624 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-0653 A resolution approving a proposed Amended Master Purchase
Order between the City and County of Denver and OfficeScapes of Denver,
LLC to provide furniture for the Wellington E. Webb Municipal Building
renovation project, located at 201 West Colfax Avenue in Council District 9.
Amends a master purchase order with OfficeScapes of Denver, LLC by adding
$7,000,000 for a new total of $27,000,000 and 2 years for a new end date of
12-31-2026 to provide furniture for the Wellington E. Webb Municipal Building
renovation project, located at 201 West Colfax Avenue in Council District 9
(SC-00003206). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-26-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 5-23-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0653 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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23-0654 A resolution approving a proposed Amended Master Purchase
Order between the City and County of Denver and Teammates Commercial
Interiors, Inc. to provide furniture for the Wellington E. Webb Municipal
Building renovation project, located at 201 West Colfax Avenue in Council
District 9.
Amends a master purchase order with Teammates Commercial Interiors, Inc. by
adding $11,500,000 for a new total of $27,500,000 and 2 years for a new end date
of 12-31-2026 to provide furniture for the Wellington E. Webb Municipal Building
renovation project, located at 201 West Colfax Avenue in Council District 9
(SC-00003355). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-26-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 5-23-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0654 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-0655 A resolution approving a proposed Amended Master Purchase
Order between the City and County of Denver and Design Resource Group,
Inc. to provide furniture for the Wellington E. Webb Municipal Building
renovation project, located at 201 West Colfax Avenue in Council District 9.
Amends a master purchase order with Design Resource Group, Inc. by adding 2
years for a new end date of 12-31-2026 to provide furniture for the Wellington E.
Webb Municipal Building renovation project, located at 201 West Colfax Avenue in
Council District 9. No change to amount (SC-00003357). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0655 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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23-0603 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and The Architerra Group, Inc. to provide landscape
planning, design and related consulting services to support Parks and
Recreation, citywide.
Approves an on-call contract with The Architerra Group, Inc. for $1,500,000 and 3
years, to provide landscape planning, design and related consulting services to
support Parks and Recreation, citywide (PARKS-202367803). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0603 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-0604 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Design Workshop, Inc. to provide landscape
planning, design and related consulting services to support Parks and
Recreation, citywide.
Approves an on-call contract with Design Workshop, Inc. for $1,500,000 and 3
years, to provide landscape planning, design and related consulting services to
support Parks and Recreation, citywide (PARKS-202367786). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0604 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-0605 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and DHM Design Corporation to provide landscape
planning, design and related consulting services to support Parks and
Recreation, citywide.
Approves an on-call contract with DHM Design Corporation for $1,500,000 and 3
years, to provide landscape planning, design and related consulting services to
support Parks and Recreation, citywide (PARKS-202367812). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0605 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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23-0606 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Dig Studio, Inc. to provide landscape planning,
design and related consulting services to support Parks and Recreation,
citywide.
Approves an on-call contract with Dig Studio, Inc. for $1,500,000 and 3 years, to
provide landscape planning, design and related consulting services to support Parks
and Recreation, citywide (PARKS-202367783). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0606 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-0607 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Hord Coplan Macht, Inc. to provide landscape
planning, design and related consulting services to support Parks and
Recreation, citywide.
Approves an on-call contract with Hord, Coplan Macht, Inc. for $1,500,000 and 3
years, to provide landscape planning, design and related consulting services to
support Parks and Recreation, citywide (PARKS-202367834). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0607 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-0608 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Livable Cities Studio, Inc. to provide landscape
planning, design and related consulting services to support Parks and
Recreation, citywide.
Approves an on-call contract with Livable Cities Studio, Inc. for $1,500,000 and 3
years, to provide landscape planning, design and related consulting services to
support Parks and Recreation, citywide (PARKS-202367813). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0608 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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23-0609 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Mundus Bishop Design, Inc. to provide landscape
planning, design and related consulting services to support Parks and
Recreation, citywide.
Approves an on-call contract with Mundus Bishop Design, Inc. for $1,500,000 and 3
years, to provide landscape planning, design and related consulting services to
support Parks and Recreation, citywide (PARKS-202367811). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0609 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-0610 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Parks & Gardens, LLC to provide landscape planning,
design and related consulting services to support Parks and Recreation,
city wide.
Approves an on-call contract with Parks & Gardens, LLC for $1,500,000 and 3 years,
to provide landscape planning, design and related consulting services to support
Parks and Recreation, city wide (PARKS-202367809). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0610 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-0611 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Russell + Mills Studios to provide landscape
planning, design and related consulting services to support Parks and
Recreation, city wide.
Approves an on-call contract with Russell + Mills Studios for $1,500,000 and 3 years,
to provide landscape planning, design and related consulting services to support
Parks and Recreation, city wide (PARKS-202367805). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0611 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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23-0613 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Stream Design, LLC to provide landscape planning,
design and related consulting services to support Parks and Recreation,
citywide.
Approves an on-call contract with Stream Design LLC for $1,500,000 and 3 years, to
provide landscape planning, design and related consulting services to support Parks
and Recreation, citywide (PARKS-202367827). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0613 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-0614 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Valerian, L.L.C. to provide landscape planning,
design and related consulting services to support Parks and Recreation,
citywide.
Approves an on-call contract with Valerian, LLC for $1,500,000 and 3 years, to
provide landscape planning, design and related consulting services to support Parks
and Recreation, citywide (PARKS-202367785). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0614 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-0615 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Wenk Associates, Inc. to provide landscape
planning, design and related consulting services to support Parks and
Recreation, city wide.
Approves an on-call contract with Wenk Associates, Inc. for $1,500,000 and 3 years,
to provide landscape planning, design and related consulting services to support
Parks and Recreation, city wide (PARKS-202367810). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0615 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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23-0618 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Keene Concrete, Inc. for the 2023 citywide concrete
panel replacement, citywide.
Approves a contract with Keene Concrete, Inc. for $1,577,975 and 120 days for the
2023 citywide concrete panel replacement, citywide. (202366350). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0618 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-0619 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Cutler Repaving, Inc. for the 2023 Citywide
Hot-In-Place recycling and repaving work.
Approves a contract with Cutler Repaving, Inc. for $5,042,399.50 and 180 days for
the 2023 Citywide Hot-In-Place recycling and repaving work (202366352). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-26-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0619 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-0644 A resolution approving a proposed Amended and Restated
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Botanic
Gardens, Inc. for updating terms and conditions to manage and operate
the Denver Botanic Gardens and ancillary facilities on property owned or
leased by the city.
Amends a cooperative agreement with Denver Botanic Gardens, Inc. by adding 50
years for a new end date of 12-31-2073 and updating terms and conditions to
manage and operate the Denver Botanic Gardens and ancillary facilities on property
owned or leased by the city (PARKS-202367269). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0644 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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23-0647 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Denver Zoological Foundation,
Inc. for updating terms and conditions to manage and operate the portion
of City Park presently reserved for their use.
Amends a cooperative agreement with the Denver Zoological Foundation, Inc. by
adding 25 years for a new end date of 12-31-2048, with 10-year auto renewals
unless council action is taken and updating terms and conditions to manage and
operate the portion of City Park presently reserved for their use (PARKS-XC4035-03/
202367337-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-26-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 5-23-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0647 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-0649 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as East Albrook Drive, located near the
intersection of East Albrook Drive and North Peoria Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as East Albrook Drive, located near the intersection of
East Albrook Drive and North Peoria Street in Council District 8. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0649 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-0651 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of Denargo Market
Subdivision Filing No. 3.
Approves a subdivision plat for Denargo Market Subdivision Filing No. 3, located
between Denargo Street and Arkins Court and Delgany Street and 29th Street in
Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
5-23-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0651 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
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23-0484 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Matrix Environmental Services,
LLC to continue environmental site assessment, brownfields
redevelopment, leaking underground storage tank removal and other
environmental services, citywide.
Amends an on-call contract with Matrix Environmental Services, LLC by adding 2
years for a new end date of 12-31-2025 to continue environmental site assessment,
brownfields redevelopment, leaking underground storage tank removal and other
environmental services, citywide. No change to contract amount
(ENVHL-202056516-01/ ESEQD-202367598-01). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-20-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-3-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0484 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-0488 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and TRC Environmental Corporation
to continue environmental site assessment, brownfields redevelopment,
leaking underground storage tank removal and other environmental
services, citywide.
Amends an on-call contract with TRC Environmental Corporation by adding
$1,000,000 for a new total of $2,000,000 and 2 years for a new end date of
12-31-2025 to continue environmental site assessment, brownfields redevelopment,
leaking underground storage tank removal and other environmental services,
citywide (ENVHL-202056458-01/ ESEQD-202367711-01). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-20-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-3-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0488 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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23-0575 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition to support
Family, Friends, Neighbors early childhood educators and providers
serving immigrant and refugee communities, communities of color, and
children with special needs, citywide.
Approves a contract with the Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition (CSPC), for
$500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds and through 12-31-2024 to support
Family, Friends, Neighbors (FFN) early childhood educators and providers serving
immigrant and refugee communities, communities of color, and children with special
needs, citywide (MOEAI-202367318). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 6-20-2023. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 5-17-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0575 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-0581 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Analytics and Insights Matter,
LLC to add a Spanish-language evaluation component to the existing
campaign.
Amends a contract with Analytics and Insights Matter, LLC by adding $19,890 for a
new total of $818,841 and 6 months for a new end date of 12-31-2023 to add a
Spanish-language evaluation component to the existing campaign working to reduce
stigma that is related to behavioral health conditions, citywide
(ENVHL-202367675-03; ENVHL-202157997-03). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-20-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-17-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0581 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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23-0582 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
State of Colorado for the “Tobacco Education Prevention and Cessation”
program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Public Health
& Environment for $633,209 and through 6-30-2024 for the Tobacco
Education Prevention and Cessation Program, citywide (202367832-00). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is
on 6-20-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
5-17-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0582 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-0583 A resolution approving a contract with Bayaud Enterprises, Inc. for
$2,959,649 and through 12-31-2025 to establish a pilot housing navigator
program to support approximately 300 Denver residents with intellectual
and developmental disabilities and their families, who are experiencing
homelessness, are at-risk of displacement from current housing, and/or
are seeking a more independent living situation, citywide
(SOCSV-202366721-00).
Approves a contract with Bayaud Enterprises, Inc. for $2,959,649 and through
12-31-2025 to establish a pilot housing navigator program to support approximately
300 Denver residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their
families, who are experiencing homelessness, are at-risk of displacement from
current housing, and/or are seeking a more independent living situation, citywide
(SOCSV-202366721-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 6-26-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 5-24-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0583 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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23-0586 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
Colorado Division of Criminal Justice for the “Denver Police Department
Fentanyl Investigation and Interdiction” program and the funding
therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice
for $627,005 and through 6-30-2024 for a laboratory technician, laboratory
equipment, software and training in support of the Denver Police Department
Fentanyl Task Force, citywide (POLIC-202368032-00). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-20-2023.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-17-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0586 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-0598 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Life-Line to provide initial support to deliver
youth violence prevention programming and services at the Youth
Empowerment Center, located at 1240 West Bayaud Avenue in Council
District 7.
Approves a contract with LifeLine, Inc. for $508,300 in American Rescue Plan Act
funds and through 12-31-2024 to provide initial support to deliver youth violence
prevention programming and services at the Youth Empowerment Center, located at
1240 West Bayaud Avenue in Council District 7 (MOEAI-202367355). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-20-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-17-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 23-0598 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
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23-0587 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from the General Fund;
making an appropriation in the General Fund to make a cash transfer; and
making an appropriation in the Capital Improvement and Capital
Maintenance Fund.
Rescinds $30,000 from Council District 4’s 2023 General Fund appropriation,
authorizes an appropriation to transfer cash to the Capital Improvement and Capital
Maintenance Fund, and makes an appropriation for the Southeast Skatepark
Visioning Project. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
5-16-2023.
Council Bill 23-0587 was ordered published
Ordered published
23-0648 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Purchase and Sale
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Shirley Beickman,
as Trustee, Penny Mays, as Trustee and Aaron Beickman, as Trustee under
the provisions of the Trust Agreement dated November 17, 2005 for the
Poor Boy Irrevocable Trust to purchase property located at 4801 and 4815
North Washington Street in support of the 48th Avenue Outfall project.
Approves a purchase and sale agreement with Poor Boy Irrevocable Trust for
$2,220,000 to purchase property located at 4801 and 4815 North Washington Street
in support of the 48th Avenue Outfall project in Council District 9 (FINAN
202367515-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-26-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 5-23-2023.
Council Bill 23-0648 was ordered published
Ordered published
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
23-0576 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Evergreen
Metropolitan District to set forth and clarify rights, obligations and
responsibilities of both parties as it relates to Evergreen Lake and Dam.
Approves a non-financial intergovernmental agreement with the Evergreen
Metropolitan District (EMD) for 50 years to set forth and clarify rights, obligations
and responsibilities of both parties as it relates to Evergreen Lake and Dam
(202263483). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 6-20-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
5-16-2023.
Council Bill 23-0576 was ordered published
Ordered published
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23-0577 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Evergreen Park and
Recreation District (EPRD) for EPRD's use of a portion of Dedisse Park
including Evergreen Lake for recreational activities and programs.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the Evergreen Park and Recreation
District (EPRD) for 50 years for EPRD’s use of a portion of Dedisse Park including
Evergreen Lake for recreational activities and programs (202263452). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-20-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-16-2023.
Council Bill 23-0577 was ordered published
Ordered published
23-0629 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park”
under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter as an addition to City of Cuernavaca
Park.
Approves the park designation for the City of Cuernavaca Park, containing 4.8 acres,
located at 3550 Rockmont Drive in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
Council Bill 23-0629 was ordered published
Ordered published
23-0630 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park”
under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter as an addition to Cottonwood
Gallery.
Approves the park designation for Cottonwood Gallery, containing 7 acres, located
at 9101 East Prairie Meadow Drive in Council District 8. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
Council Bill 23-0630 was ordered published
Ordered published
23-0631 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park”
under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter as an addition to First Creek Open
Space.
Approves the park designation for First Creek Open Space, containing 3.4 acres,
located at 4201 North Picadilly Road and 21640 East 42nd Avenue in Council District
11. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
Council Bill 23-0631 was ordered published
Ordered published
23-0632 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park”
under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter the Northfield Athletic Complex.
Approves the park designation for Northfield Athletic Complex, containing 69.1
acres, located at 9550 East 56th Avenue in Council District 8. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
Council Bill 23-0632 was ordered published
Ordered published
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23-0633 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park”
under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter Sand Creek Open Space.
Approves the park designation for Sand Creek Open Space, containing 20.9 acres,
located at 2800 North Havana Way in Council District 8. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
Council Bill 23-0633 was ordered published
Ordered published
23-0634 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park”
under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter the unnamed Kentucky and Irving
park.
Approves the park designation of an unnamed park, containing 0.3 acres, located at
West Kentucky Avenue and South Irving Street, located in Council District 3. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
Council Bill 23-0634 was ordered published
Ordered published
23-0635 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park”
under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter the unnamed 44th and Pearl park.
Approves the park designation of an unnamed park, containing 0.5 acres, located at
44th Avenue and Pearl Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
Council Bill 23-0635 was ordered published
Ordered published
23-0636 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park”
under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter the unnamed 47th and Telluride
park.
Approves the park designation of an unnamed park, containing 13.2 acres, located
at East 47th Avenue and Telluride Street in Council District 11. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
Council Bill 23-0636 was ordered published
Ordered published
23-0637 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park”
under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter the Westwood Recreation Center.
Approves the park designation of the Westwood Recreation Center, containing 2.8
acres, located at 4320 Morrison Road in Council District 3. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
Council Bill 23-0637 was ordered published
Ordered published
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23-0650 A bill for an ordinance naming a trail within O’Fallon Park “Winston
K. Walker Loop Trail”.
Approves naming 2.9 miles of an unnamed park loop trail as “Winston K. Walker
Loop Trail”, located within O’Fallon Park in Jefferson County, which is part of the
city’s mountain park system. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 5-23-2023.
Council Bill 23-0650 was ordered published with a future courtesy public hearing on
6/12/2023.
Ordered published with a future courtesy public hearing
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
23-0551 A bill for an ordinance repealing and reenacting chapter 32 of the
Denver Revised Municipal Code to modernize the City’s licensing code and
make conforming changes throughout the Code.
Amends Chapter 32 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code regarding licensing
policies and procedures for the Department of Excise and Licenses to provide clear
definitions, as well as update and clarify processes, procedures and policies. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-10-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 23-0551 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-0552 A bill for an ordinance establishing a system of licensing and
inspections of secure transportation services.
Amends Chapter 17 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to establish a licensing
program for secure transportation services, pursuant to HB21-1085. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-10-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 23-0552 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Finance & Governance Committee
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23-0548 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 591, Series of
2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 706, Series of 2021, as amended by
Ordinance No. 1145, Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 1192,
Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 374, Series of 2022, as
amended by Ordinance No. 969, Series of 2022, as amended by Ordinance
No. 1450, Series of 2022, to allocate spending in the American Rescue Plan
Act Grant Fund; to update allocations in spending categories; to transfer
cash from the ARPA Operating Grant Fund (11011) to the ARPA Capital
Grant Fund (38395); and to authorize the purchase of capital equipment
items.
Amends Ordinance No. 591, Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 706,
Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 1145, Series of 2021, as amended by
Ordinance No. 1192, Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 374, Series of
2022, as amended by Ordinance No. 969, Series of 2022, as amended by Ordinance
No. 1450, Series of 2022, to allocate $3,265,445 in the American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA) Grant Fund from contingency to the “Recovery” category to support the
Emergency Rental Assistance Program; to allocate $2,500,000 in the “Recovery”
Category for the My Spark Out of School Time program; to correct allocations to
reflect the intent of Ordinance No. 1450 Series of 2022; to transfer cash from the
ARPA Operating Grant Fund (11011) to the ARPA Capital Grant Fund (38395) for
Department of Housing Stability (HOST) Shelter Resiliency Projects; and to
authorize the purchase of capital equipment items. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 5-9-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 23-0548 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-0549 A bill for an ordinance authorizing an appropriation in the General
Fund to make a cash transfer to and appropriation in Affordable Housing
Property Tax and Other Local Revenue Fund.
Authorizes an appropriation of $3,783,756 in the General Fund to make a cash
transfer to the Affordable Housing Property Tax and Other Local Revenue Fund and
authorizes an appropriation in the Affordable Housing Property Tax and Other Local
Revenue Fund reflecting the cash transfer to support emergency rental assistance
programs administered by the Department of Housing Stability. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-9-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 23-0549 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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23-0550 A bill for an ordinance authorizing an appropriation in the General
Fund to make a cash transfer to and appropriation in the Liability Claims
Special Revenue Fund.
Authorizes an appropriation of $4,700,000 from General Fund Reserves to make a
cash transfer to and appropriation in the Liability Claims Special Revenue Fund. The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-12-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-9-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 23-0550 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-0553 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from General Fund
Contingency and making appropriations to agency General Fund, Special
Revenue Funds, Capital Funds, and Enterprise Funds.
Rescinds $11,020,818 from General Fund Contingency and authorizes cash transfers
and appropriations to agency General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Capital Funds,
and Enterprise Funds for unbudgeted expenditures incurred from a variety of
unexpected shelter demands that occurred in the first quarter of 2023, citywide. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-9-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 23-0553 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
23-0564 A bill for an ordinance amending certain provisions in Articles III
and V of Chapter 56 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code regarding
current water resource management practices within the city.
Amends Chapter 56 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code regarding storm and
sanitary sewer water management practices to reflect current industry best
practices for ecosystem design, planning and restoration. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-9-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 23-0564 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
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23-0539 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 8 of the Code to
restructure and update certain provisions and make conforming
amendments to better protect, preserve, and promote the health, safety,
and welfare of animals and people within the City and County of Denver.
Amends Chapter 8 and makes conforming amendments to Chapters 2 and 24 of the
Denver Revised Municipal Code regarding animal safety to clarify language and to
reflect current best practices meant to protect public safety, health and the
environment. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-10-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 23-0539 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Torres announced that tonight, there will be a required
public hearing on Council Bill 23-0461 changing the zoning classification for
2559 South Federal Boulevard in Harvey Park; a combined required public
hearing 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, and
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; a combined required public hearing on 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; and a combined
courtesy public hearing on Council Bill 23-0572 making a rescission from
and an appropriation in the Capital Improvements and Capital Maintenance
Fund and Council Bill 23-0573 approving a proposed agreement between the
City and County of Denver and National Western Center Authority to fund,
develop and manage a procurement and development process for the
National Western Center's equestrian center and potential hotel on the
National Western Center campus located in Council District 9. 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
23-0741 A Proclamation Recognizing James Knapp upon his retirement from
the Denver Gay Men’s Chorus
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Proclamation 23-0741 be adopted, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
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Nay: (None) (0)
23-0746 A Proclamation Recognizing 40 Years of The Denver Principles:
Honoring those Surviving and Thriving with HIV/AIDS
A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Proclamation 23-0746 be adopted, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
REQUIRED PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL
CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 4-25-2023.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:57 p.m., Council
President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-0461. Robert Walker
signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up in opposition of the bill.
Edson Ibañez of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0461 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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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. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
4-18-2023.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:12 p.m., Council
President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bills 23-0412, 23-0413, and
23-0414. Terrell Curtis, Matt Lash, Jesse Parris, and MP Holsworth signed up to
speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up in opposition of the bill. Libby Kaiser
of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0412 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12)
Nay: Sawyer (1)
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. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-18-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0413 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-18-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0414 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
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Nay: (None) (0)
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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). The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-18-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0415 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was
followed by A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by
Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0415 be amended, in the following
particulars:
On page 1, line 24, add:
“Section 2. Effective date.
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 of this ordinance with respect to
certain pending applications, the amendments to the Denver Zoning Code adopted
by this ordinance and filed at City Clerk Filing No. 20230053 take effect on July 5,
2023 (the “Code Effective Date”), and govern all applications that are pending as of
the Code Effective Date and all applications filed on or after the Code Effective Date.
For the avoidance of doubt, an application is considered “pending” if the application
has not received approval as of the Code Effective Date from the zoning
administrator.
2. Notwithstanding subsection 1 of this Section 2, if requested by an applicant, a
zoning permit application for an accessory dwelling unit building form or use (an
“ADU Zoning Permit”) submitted under Sections 12.4.1, 12.4.2, or 12.4.9 of the
Denver Zoning Code may be processed under the Denver Zoning Code in effect as of
May 25, 2023 (the “May 25, 2023 Denver Zoning Code”) if a complete ADU Zoning
Permit application has been filed with Community Planning and Development
(“CPD”) on or before 4:30 P.M., June 30, 2023. An ADU Zoning Permit application
processed under the provisions of the May 25, 2023 Denver Zoning Code pursuant to
this Section 2.2 is subject to the following requirements:
(i) If the ADU Zoning Permit application has not received approval by the zoning
administrator on or before 4:30 P.M., February 1, 2024, the application will be void.
Once an ADU Zoning Permit application becomes void, all new ADU Zoning Permit
applications for the same property will be processed under the Denver Zoning Code
then in effect. No extensions of time will be granted.
(ii) The ADU Zoning Permit application must meet all of the standards and
requirements of the May 25, 2023 Denver Zoning Code and an applicant may not
substitute standards and requirements of the May 25, 2023 Denver Zoning Code
with those set forth in any version of the Denver Zoning Code in effect after July 4,
2023.
(iii) An ADU Zoning Permit approved under the provisions of the May 25, 2023
Denver Zoning Code, if requested by an applicant, may be modified or amended
applying the May 25, 2023 Denver Zoning Code, if the application for modification or
amendment is approved by 4:30 P.M., January 31, 2025. Any application for
modification or amendment to an ADU Zoning Permit approved under the provisions
of the May 25, 2023 Denver Zoning Code, that does not receive approval by January
31, 2025, must comply with the Denver Zoning Code then in effect according to
Section 12.3.7 of the Denver Zoning Code. No extensions of time will be granted.”
The motion carried by the following vote:
Amended
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Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: CdeBaca, Kniech (2)
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 7:08 p.m., Council
President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bills 23-0415 and 23-0416.
Jesse Parris, Darcy Wilson, David Pardo, and Trupti Suthar signed up to speak in
favor of the bill. Edward Quinn, Adam Calderon, and Simi Batra signed up in
opposition of the bill. Joshua Palmeri of Community Planning and Development
delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0415 be placed upon final consideration and do pass as
amended, carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass as amended
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-18-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 23-0416 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by
the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Kniech, Sawyer (3)
COURTESY PUBLIC HEARINGS - RESOLUTIONS
Finance & Governance Committee
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23-0573 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and National Western Center Authority to fund,
develop and manage a procurement and development process for the
National Western Center's equestrian center and potential hotel on the
National Western Center campus located in Council District 9.
Approves a cooperation agreement with the National Western Center Authority for
$5,000,000 and 3 years to fund, develop and manage a procurement and
development process for the National Western Center’s equestrian center and
potential hotel on the National Western Center campus located in Council District 9
(DOTI-202368116). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-20-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 5-16-2023.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 8:18 p.m., Council
President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bills 23-0573 and 23-0572.
Jocelyn Hittle, Jesse Parris, Katherine Archuleta, Ernest House, Armando Payan,
Paul Andrews, and Anthony Yelenick signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Robert
Bailey, Nola Miguel, Mercedes Gonzalez, Maria De Luna, and Angelina Torres signed
up in opposition of the bill. The National Western Center delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0573 be adopted, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: CdeBaca (1)
COURTESY PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
23-0572 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an
appropriation in the Capital Improvements and Capital Maintenance Fund.
Approves a transfer of $5,000,000 from Capital Program PB001 - NWC Triangle
Project fund to Capital Program NX002 - NWC Equestrian Center Project fund to
support procurement activities, assessments, and design of the equestrian center
and potential hotel at the National Western Center campus in Council District 9. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-16-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0572 be ordered published, carried by the following vote:
Ordered published
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: CdeBaca (1)
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Torres announced that on Monday June 12, 2023, Council
will hold a courtesy public hearing on Council Bill 23-0650 naming a trail
within O’Fallon Park “Winston K. Walker Loop Trail”.
ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Torres
adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m.
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President
Attested by me with the Corporate Seal of the City and County of Denver
Clerk and Recorder, Ex-Officio Clerk
of the City and County of Denver
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Agenda
City Council Meeting of Monday, June 5, 2023
City and County of Denver
Robin Kniech........................At Large Paul Kashmann..................District 6
Deborah “Debbie” Ortega.......At Large Jolon Clark.........................District 7
Amanda P. Sandoval.............District 1 Christopher Herndon...........District 8
Kevin Flynn........................District 2 Candi CdeBaca...................District 9
Jamie Torres.......................District 3 Chris Hinds.......................District 10
Kendra Black.......................District 4 Stacie Gilmore...................District 11
Amanda Sawyer..................District 5 Bonita Roznos........Executive Director
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City Council Agenda Monday, June 5, 2023
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
23-0747 Minutes of Monday, May 22, 2023.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
23-0749 A letter dated May 31, 2023, from Margaret Danuser, Manager of
Finance, notifying City Council of the Department of Finance's intent to
issue Certificates of Participation, in an amount not to exceed $300
million.
PROCLAMATIONS
23-0742 A Proclamation Recognizing Heather Lafferty and Her Service to
Habitat Metro Denver
Sponsor Kniech
23-0743 A Proclamation Recognizing Tom Luehrs and His Service to St.
Francis Center
Sponsor Kniech
23-0744 A Proclamation Recognizing Getabecha "Gete" Mekonnen and His
Service to Northeast Denver Housing Center
Sponsor Kniech
23-0745 A Proclamation Recognizing Lindi Sinton and Her Service to
Volunteers of America Colorado
Sponsor Kniech
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RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
23-0570 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and SMG, doing business as ASM Global, to manage
all aspects of operating and maintaining the Colorado Convention Center,
located at 700 14th Street in Council District 9.
Approves a contract with SMG, doing business as ASM Global, for $250,000,000
and through 12-31-2033 to manage all aspects of operating and maintaining the
Colorado Convention Center, located at 700 14th Street in Council District 9, for
conventions, conferences, trade shows, public shows, and entertainment events
(202366916). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-26-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 5-17-2023.
23-0594 A Resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the
City and County of Denver and Flagship Airport Services, Inc. to add
required FEMA language to the contract to seek reimbursement for
service-related costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic at Denver
International Airport.
Amends a contract with Flagship Airport Services, Inc. to add required FEMA
language to the contract to seek reimbursement for service-related costs
associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. No change to contract amount or duration
(PLANE-201953023/ 202265668). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 6-20-2023. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 5-17-2023.
23-0595 A Resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Intermountain Electric, Inc. to maintain the high
voltage electric power equipment and distribution system at Denver
International Airport.
Approve a contract with Intermountain Electric Inc. for $745,200 and 3 years, plus
2 1-year options to extend, to maintain the high voltage electric power equipment
and distribution system at Denver International Airport in Council District 11
(202264186). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-20-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 5-17-2023.
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23-0625 A Resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Aviation Security Consulting, Inc. to provide
electronic communications systems support services at Denver
International Airport.
Approves an on-call contract with Aviation Security Consulting, Inc. for $7,200,000
and 3 years, plus 1 two-year option to extend, to provide electronic
communications systems support services for Denver International Airport in
Council District 11 (PLANE-202263383). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-24-2023.
23-0626 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and NEWSED Community
Development Corporation to continue supporting the Neighborhood
Activation Program, which funds projects that foster community
collaboration, area activation and economic activity in Denver
neighborhoods, citywide.
Amends a contract with NEWSED Community Development Corporation by adding
$1,000,000 for a new total of $3,150,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds and 1
year for a new end date of 12-31-2024 to continue supporting the Neighborhood
Activation Program, which funds projects that foster community collaboration, area
activation and economic activity in Denver neighborhoods, citywide (202263935/
202367666-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-26-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 5-24-2023.
23-0627 A Resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc.
to provide electronic communications systems support services at Denver
International Airport.
Approves an on-call contract with Burns and McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc.
for $7,200,000 and 3 years, plus 1 two-year option to extend, to provide electronic
communications systems support services for Denver International Airport in
Council District 11 (PLANE-202265693). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-24-2023.
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23-0628 A Resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Anglin Civil, LLC to provide airside snow
removal services to support operations at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with Anglin Civil, LLC for $57,500,000 and 5 years to provide
airside snow removal services to support operations at Denver International Airport
in Council District 11 (PLANE-202264842). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-24-2023.
23-0638 A Resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and MCKINSTRY RDCS 1, LLC concerning
participation in a solar power subscription to purchase shares of solar bill
credits to be applied to Xcel utility bill at Denver International Airport.
Approves a solar power subscription with McKinstry RDCS 1, LLC for $2,126,877
and 21 years for Denver International Airport to participate in a solar power
subscription to purchase shares of solar bill credits to be applied to Xcel utility bill
(PLANE-202366928). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 6-26-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 5-24-2023.
23-0639 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and John Bean Technologies Corporation to
provide parts for passenger bridges to support operations at Denver
International Airport.
Approves a contract with John Bean Technologies Corporation for $3,000,000 and
through 2-1-2024 to provide parts for passenger bridges to support operations at
Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (SC-00007551). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-26-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-24-2023.
23-0641 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and Joe Johnson Equipment LLC for two street
sweepers to support operations at Denver International Airport.
Approves a purchase order with Joe Johnson Equipment LLC for $690,024 for two
street sweepers to support operations at Denver International Airport in Council
District 11 (PO-00132161). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 6-26-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 5-24-2023.
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23-0642 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and M-B Co Inc. for two rotary plow units to
support operations at Denver International Airport.
Approves a purchase order with M-B Co Inc. for $1,753,712.90 for two rotary plow
units to support operations at Denver International Airport in Council District 11
(PO-00132165). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-26-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 5-24-2023.
23-0643 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and The JW Group, Inc. to provide project electronic
communications systems support services at Denver International Airport.
Approves an on-call contract with The JW Group, Inc. for $7,200,000 and 3 years,
plus 1 two-year option to extend, to provide project electronic communications
systems support services for Denver International Airport in Council District 11
(PLANE-202265692). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 6-26-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 5-24-2023.
Finance & Governance Committee
23-0578 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and AutoReturn US, LLC for
continued use and support of the Aries Vehicle Impound Management
software.
Amends a contract with AutoReturn US, LLC. by adding 5 years for a new end date
of 5-1-2028 for continued use and support of the Aries Vehicle Impound
Management software, citywide. No change to contract amount
(TECHS-201522305-03/ TECHS-202367347-03). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-20-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-16-2023.
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23-0584 A resolution declaring the intent of the City and County of Denver,
Colorado to use its best efforts to issue housing revenue bonds or
mortgage credit certificates to provide financing of residential facilities for
low- and middle-income families or persons; approving the delegation and
assignment of private activity bond volume cap allocation to the Colorado
Housing and Finance Authority for the St. Francis Center West project;
prescribing certain terms and conditions of such bonds and certificates;
and containing other provisions relating to the proposed issuance of such
bonds and certificates.
Declares the intent of the City and County of Denver, Colorado to use its best
efforts to issue housing revenue bonds or mortgage credit certificates to provide
financing of residential facilities for low- and middle-income families or persons;
approving the delegation and assignment of private activity bond volume cap
allocation to the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority for the St. Francis Center
West project , a 60-unit affordable multifamily apartment project, located at 211
North Federal Boulevard in Council District 3; prescribing certain terms and
conditions of such bonds and certificates; and containing other provisions relating
to the proposed issuance of such bonds and certificates. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-16-2023.
23-0585 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Dish Wireless Holding L.L.C. to allow the
licensee to mount a television antenna on the Denver Fire Department
tower, located at 4800 North Himalaya Road in Council District 11.
Approves a license agreement with Dish Wireless Holding L.L.C. for $467,726.28
and through 4-30-2033 to allow the licensee to mount a television antenna on the
Denver Fire Department tower, located at 4800 North Himalaya Road in Council
District 11 (FINAN 202367429-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 6-20-2023. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 5-16-2023.
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23-0589 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and BOP Republic Plaza I LLC for the District
Attorney's Office to use approximately 73,924 square feet of office space
at 370 17th Street in Council District 9.
Approves a lease agreement with BOP Republic Plaza I LLC for $49,919,154.66 and
through 12-31-2036 for the District Attorney’s Office to use approximately 73,924
square feet of office space at 370 17th Street in Council District 9 (FINAN
202368122-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-20-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 5-16-2023.
23-0592 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Northwest Cascade, Inc., doing business as
Honey Bucket for scheduled and on-demand port-o-let rental services,
citywide.
Approves a contract with Northwest Cascade, Inc., doing business as Honey
Bucket, for $975,000 and 3 years, plus 2 1-year options to extend, for scheduled
and on-demand port-o-let rental services, citywide (GENRL-202367547-00). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-20-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-16-2023.
23-0620 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver
Asian American Pacific Islander Commission.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Chea Franz to the Denver Asian American
Pacific Islander Commission for a term effective immediately and expiring
1-1-2026, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
23-0624 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the National
Western Center Authority Board of Directors.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Caroline Acha to the National Western Center
Authority Board of Directors as a voting member for a term effective immediately
and expiring 12-31-2028, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
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23-0653 A resolution approving a proposed Amended Master Purchase
Order between the City and County of Denver and OfficeScapes of Denver,
LLC to provide furniture for the Wellington E. Webb Municipal Building
renovation project, located at 201 West Colfax Avenue in Council District 9.
Amends a master purchase order with OfficeScapes of Denver, LLC by adding
$7,000,000 for a new total of $27,000,000 and 2 years for a new end date of
12-31-2026 to provide furniture for the Wellington E. Webb Municipal Building
renovation project, located at 201 West Colfax Avenue in Council District 9
(SC-00003206). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-26-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 5-23-2023.
23-0654 A resolution approving a proposed Amended Master Purchase
Order between the City and County of Denver and Teammates Commercial
Interiors, Inc. to provide furniture for the Wellington E. Webb Municipal
Building renovation project, located at 201 West Colfax Avenue in Council
District 9.
Amends a master purchase order with Teammates Commercial Interiors, Inc. by
adding $11,500,000 for a new total of $27,500,000 and 2 years for a new end date
of 12-31-2026 to provide furniture for the Wellington E. Webb Municipal Building
renovation project, located at 201 West Colfax Avenue in Council District 9
(SC-00003355). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-26-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 5-23-2023.
23-0655 A resolution approving a proposed Amended Master Purchase
Order between the City and County of Denver and Design Resource Group,
Inc. to provide furniture for the Wellington E. Webb Municipal Building
renovation project, located at 201 West Colfax Avenue in Council District 9.
Amends a master purchase order with Design Resource Group, Inc. by adding 2
years for a new end date of 12-31-2026 to provide furniture for the Wellington E.
Webb Municipal Building renovation project, located at 201 West Colfax Avenue in
Council District 9. No change to amount (SC-00003357). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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23-0603 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and The Architerra Group, Inc. to provide landscape
planning, design and related consulting services to support Parks and
Recreation, citywide.
Approves an on-call contract with The Architerra Group, Inc. for $1,500,000 and 3
years, to provide landscape planning, design and related consulting services to
support Parks and Recreation, citywide (PARKS-202367803). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
23-0604 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Design Workshop, Inc. to provide landscape
planning, design and related consulting services to support Parks and
Recreation, citywide.
Approves an on-call contract with Design Workshop, Inc. for $1,500,000 and 3
years, to provide landscape planning, design and related consulting services to
support Parks and Recreation, citywide (PARKS-202367786). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
23-0605 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and DHM Design Corporation to provide landscape
planning, design and related consulting services to support Parks and
Recreation, citywide.
Approves an on-call contract with DHM Design Corporation for $1,500,000 and 3
years, to provide landscape planning, design and related consulting services to
support Parks and Recreation, citywide (PARKS-202367812). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
23-0606 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Dig Studio, Inc. to provide landscape planning,
design and related consulting services to support Parks and Recreation,
citywide.
Approves an on-call contract with Dig Studio, Inc. for $1,500,000 and 3 years, to
provide landscape planning, design and related consulting services to support Parks
and Recreation, citywide (PARKS-202367783). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
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23-0607 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Hord Coplan Macht, Inc. to provide landscape
planning, design and related consulting services to support Parks and
Recreation, citywide.
Approves an on-call contract with Hord, Coplan Macht, Inc. for $1,500,000 and 3
years, to provide landscape planning, design and related consulting services to
support Parks and Recreation, citywide (PARKS-202367834). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
23-0608 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Livable Cities Studio, Inc. to provide landscape
planning, design and related consulting services to support Parks and
Recreation, citywide.
Approves an on-call contract with Livable Cities Studio, Inc. for $1,500,000 and 3
years, to provide landscape planning, design and related consulting services to
support Parks and Recreation, citywide (PARKS-202367813). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
23-0609 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Mundus Bishop Design, Inc. to provide landscape
planning, design and related consulting services to support Parks and
Recreation, citywide.
Approves an on-call contract with Mundus Bishop Design, Inc. for $1,500,000 and 3
years, to provide landscape planning, design and related consulting services to
support Parks and Recreation, citywide (PARKS-202367811). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
23-0610 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Parks & Gardens, LLC to provide landscape planning,
design and related consulting services to support Parks and Recreation,
city wide.
Approves an on-call contract with Parks & Gardens, LLC for $1,500,000 and 3
years, to provide landscape planning, design and related consulting services to
support Parks and Recreation, city wide (PARKS-202367809). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
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23-0611 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Russell + Mills Studios to provide landscape
planning, design and related consulting services to support Parks and
Recreation, city wide.
Approves an on-call contract with Russell + Mills Studios for $1,500,000 and 3
years, to provide landscape planning, design and related consulting services to
support Parks and Recreation, city wide (PARKS-202367805). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
23-0613 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Stream Design, LLC to provide landscape planning,
design and related consulting services to support Parks and Recreation,
citywide.
Approves an on-call contract with Stream Design LLC for $1,500,000 and 3 years,
to provide landscape planning, design and related consulting services to support
Parks and Recreation, citywide (PARKS-202367827). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
23-0614 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Valerian, L.L.C. to provide landscape planning,
design and related consulting services to support Parks and Recreation,
citywide.
Approves an on-call contract with Valerian, LLC for $1,500,000 and 3 years, to
provide landscape planning, design and related consulting services to support Parks
and Recreation, citywide (PARKS-202367785). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
23-0615 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Wenk Associates, Inc. to provide landscape
planning, design and related consulting services to support Parks and
Recreation, city wide.
Approves an on-call contract with Wenk Associates, Inc. for $1,500,000 and 3
years, to provide landscape planning, design and related consulting services to
support Parks and Recreation, city wide (PARKS-202367810). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
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23-0618 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Keene Concrete, Inc. for the 2023 citywide concrete
panel replacement, citywide.
Approves a contract with Keene Concrete, Inc. for $1,577,975 and 120 days for the
2023 citywide concrete panel replacement, citywide. (202366350). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-26-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
23-0619 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Cutler Repaving, Inc. for the 2023 Citywide
Hot-In-Place recycling and repaving work.
Approves a contract with Cutler Repaving, Inc. for $5,042,399.50 and 180 days for
the 2023 Citywide Hot-In-Place recycling and repaving work (202366352). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-26-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
23-0644 A resolution approving a proposed Amended and Restated
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Botanic
Gardens, Inc. for updating terms and conditions to manage and operate
the Denver Botanic Gardens and ancillary facilities on property owned or
leased by the city.
Amends a cooperative agreement with Denver Botanic Gardens, Inc. by adding 50
years for a new end date of 12-31-2073 and updating terms and conditions to
manage and operate the Denver Botanic Gardens and ancillary facilities on property
owned or leased by the city (PARKS-202367269). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
23-0647 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Denver Zoological Foundation,
Inc. for updating terms and conditions to manage and operate the portion
of City Park presently reserved for their use.
Amends a cooperative agreement with the Denver Zoological Foundation, Inc. by
adding 25 years for a new end date of 12-31-2048, with 10-year auto renewals
unless council action is taken and updating terms and conditions to manage and
operate the portion of City Park presently reserved for their use
(PARKS-XC4035-03/ 202367337-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-2023. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
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23-0649 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as East Albrook Drive, located near the
intersection of East Albrook Drive and North Peoria Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as East Albrook Drive, located near the intersection of
East Albrook Drive and North Peoria Street in Council District 8. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
23-0651 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of Denargo Market
Subdivision Filing No. 3.
Approves a subdivision plat for Denargo Market Subdivision Filing No. 3, located
between Denargo Street and Arkins Court and Delgany Street and 29th Street in
Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
5-23-2023.
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
23-0484 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Matrix Environmental Services,
LLC to continue environmental site assessment, brownfields
redevelopment, leaking underground storage tank removal and other
environmental services, citywide.
Amends an on-call contract with Matrix Environmental Services, LLC by adding 2
years for a new end date of 12-31-2025 to continue environmental site
assessment, brownfields redevelopment, leaking underground storage tank removal
and other environmental services, citywide. No change to contract amount
(ENVHL-202056516-01/ ESEQD-202367598-01). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-20-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-3-2023.
23-0488 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and TRC Environmental
Corporation to continue environmental site assessment, brownfields
redevelopment, leaking underground storage tank removal and other
environmental services, citywide.
Amends an on-call contract with TRC Environmental Corporation by adding
$1,000,000 for a new total of $2,000,000 and 2 years for a new end date of
12-31-2025 to continue environmental site assessment, brownfields
redevelopment, leaking underground storage tank removal and other
environmental services, citywide (ENVHL-202056458-01/ ESEQD-202367711-01).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-20-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-3-2023.
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23-0575 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition to support
Family, Friends, Neighbors early childhood educators and providers
serving immigrant and refugee communities, communities of color, and
children with special needs, citywide.
Approves a contract with the Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition (CSPC), for
$500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds and through 12-31-2024 to support
Family, Friends, Neighbors (FFN) early childhood educators and providers serving
immigrant and refugee communities, communities of color, and children with
special needs, citywide (MOEAI-202367318). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-20-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-17-2023.
23-0581 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Analytics and Insights Matter,
LLC to add a Spanish-language evaluation component to the existing
campaign.
Amends a contract with Analytics and Insights Matter, LLC by adding $19,890 for a
new total of $818,841 and 6 months for a new end date of 12-31-2023 to add a
Spanish-language evaluation component to the existing campaign working to
reduce stigma that is related to behavioral health conditions, citywide
(ENVHL-202367675-03; ENVHL-202157997-03). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-20-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-17-2023.
23-0582 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
State of Colorado for the “Tobacco Education Prevention and Cessation”
program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Public Health
& Environment for $633,209 and through 6-30-2024 for the Tobacco
Education Prevention and Cessation Program, citywide (202367832-00). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is
on 6-20-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
5-17-2023.
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23-0583 A resolution approving a contract with Bayaud Enterprises, Inc.
for $2,959,649 and through 12-31-2025 to establish a pilot housing
navigator program to support approximately 300 Denver residents with
intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, who are
experiencing homelessness, are at-risk of displacement from current
housing, and/or are seeking a more independent living situation, citywide
(SOCSV-202366721-00).
Approves a contract with Bayaud Enterprises, Inc. for $2,959,649 and through
12-31-2025 to establish a pilot housing navigator program to support
approximately 300 Denver residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities
and their families, who are experiencing homelessness, are at-risk of displacement
from current housing, and/or are seeking a more independent living situation,
citywide (SOCSV-202366721-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-2023. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 5-24-2023.
23-0586 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
Colorado Division of Criminal Justice for the “Denver Police Department
Fentanyl Investigation and Interdiction” program and the funding
therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice
for $627,005 and through 6-30-2024 for a laboratory technician, laboratory
equipment, software and training in support of the Denver Police
Department Fentanyl Task Force, citywide (POLIC-202368032-00). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-20-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
5-17-2023.
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23-0598 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Life-Line to provide initial support to deliver
youth violence prevention programming and services at the Youth
Empowerment Center, located at 1240 West Bayaud Avenue in Council
District 7.
Approves a contract with LifeLine, Inc. for $508,300 in American Rescue Plan Act
funds and through 12-31-2024 to provide initial support to deliver youth violence
prevention programming and services at the Youth Empowerment Center, located
at 1240 West Bayaud Avenue in Council District 7 (MOEAI-202367355). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-20-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-17-2023.
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
23-0587 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from the General Fund;
making an appropriation in the General Fund to make a cash transfer; and
making an appropriation in the Capital Improvement and Capital
Maintenance Fund.
Rescinds $30,000 from Council District 4’s 2023 General Fund appropriation,
authorizes an appropriation to transfer cash to the Capital Improvement and
Capital Maintenance Fund, and makes an appropriation for the Southeast Skatepark
Visioning Project. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
5-16-2023.
23-0648 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Purchase and Sale
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Shirley Beickman,
as Trustee, Penny Mays, as Trustee and Aaron Beickman, as Trustee under
the provisions of the Trust Agreement dated November 17, 2005 for the
Poor Boy Irrevocable Trust to purchase property located at 4801 and 4815
North Washington Street in support of the 48th Avenue Outfall project.
Approves a purchase and sale agreement with Poor Boy Irrevocable Trust for
$2,220,000 to purchase property located at 4801 and 4815 North Washington
Street in support of the 48th Avenue Outfall project in Council District 9 (FINAN
202367515-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-26-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 5-23-2023.
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
23-0576 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Evergreen
Metropolitan District to set forth and clarify rights, obligations and
responsibilities of both parties as it relates to Evergreen Lake and Dam.
Approves a non-financial intergovernmental agreement with the Evergreen
Metropolitan District (EMD) for 50 years to set forth and clarify rights, obligations
and responsibilities of both parties as it relates to Evergreen Lake and Dam
(202263483). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-20-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 5-16-2023.
23-0577 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Evergreen Park and
Recreation District (EPRD) for EPRD's use of a portion of Dedisse Park
including Evergreen Lake for recreational activities and programs.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the Evergreen Park and Recreation
District (EPRD) for 50 years for EPRD’s use of a portion of Dedisse Park including
Evergreen Lake for recreational activities and programs (202263452). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-20-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-16-2023.
23-0629 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park”
under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter as an addition to City of Cuernavaca
Park.
Approves the park designation for the City of Cuernavaca Park, containing 4.8
acres, located at 3550 Rockmont Drive in Council District 1. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
23-0630 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park”
under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter as an addition to Cottonwood
Gallery.
Approves the park designation for Cottonwood Gallery, containing 7 acres, located
at 9101 East Prairie Meadow Drive in Council District 8. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
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23-0631 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park”
under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter as an addition to First Creek Open
Space.
Approves the park designation for First Creek Open Space, containing 3.4 acres,
located at 4201 North Picadilly Road and 21640 East 42nd Avenue in Council
District 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
23-0632 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park”
under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter the Northfield Athletic Complex.
Approves the park designation for Northfield Athletic Complex, containing 69.1
acres, located at 9550 East 56th Avenue in Council District 8. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
23-0633 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park”
under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter Sand Creek Open Space.
Approves the park designation for Sand Creek Open Space, containing 20.9 acres,
located at 2800 North Havana Way in Council District 8. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
23-0634 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park”
under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter the unnamed Kentucky and Irving
park.
Approves the park designation of an unnamed park, containing 0.3 acres, located
at West Kentucky Avenue and South Irving Street, located in Council District 3. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
23-0635 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park”
under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter the unnamed 44th and Pearl park.
Approves the park designation of an unnamed park, containing 0.5 acres, located
at 44th Avenue and Pearl Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
23-0636 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park”
under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter the unnamed 47th and Telluride
park.
Approves the park designation of an unnamed park, containing 13.2 acres, located
at East 47th Avenue and Telluride Street in Council District 11. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
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23-0637 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park”
under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter the Westwood Recreation Center.
Approves the park designation of the Westwood Recreation Center, containing 2.8
acres, located at 4320 Morrison Road in Council District 3. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
23-0650 A bill for an ordinance naming a trail within O’Fallon Park
“Winston K. Walker Loop Trail”.
Approves naming 2.9 miles of an unnamed park loop trail as “Winston K. Walker
Loop Trail”, located within O’Fallon Park in Jefferson County, which is part of the
city’s mountain park system. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on
Monday, 6-12-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
5-23-2023.
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
23-0551 A bill for an ordinance repealing and reenacting chapter 32 of the
Denver Revised Municipal Code to modernize the City’s licensing code and
make conforming changes throughout the Code.
Amends Chapter 32 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code regarding licensing
policies and procedures for the Department of Excise and Licenses to provide clear
definitions, as well as update and clarify processes, procedures and policies. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-10-2023.
23-0552 A bill for an ordinance establishing a system of licensing and
inspections of secure transportation services.
Amends Chapter 17 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to establish a licensing
program for secure transportation services, pursuant to HB21-1085. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-10-2023.
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Finance & Governance Committee
23-0548 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 591, Series of
2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 706, Series of 2021, as amended by
Ordinance No. 1145, Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 1192,
Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 374, Series of 2022, as
amended by Ordinance No. 969, Series of 2022, as amended by Ordinance
No. 1450, Series of 2022, to allocate spending in the American Rescue Plan
Act Grant Fund; to update allocations in spending categories; to transfer
cash from the ARPA Operating Grant Fund (11011) to the ARPA Capital
Grant Fund (38395); and to authorize the purchase of capital equipment
items.
Amends Ordinance No. 591, Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 706,
Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 1145, Series of 2021, as amended
by Ordinance No. 1192, Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 374, Series
of 2022, as amended by Ordinance No. 969, Series of 2022, as amended by
Ordinance No. 1450, Series of 2022, to allocate $3,265,445 in the American Rescue
Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Fund from contingency to the “Recovery” category to
support the Emergency Rental Assistance Program; to allocate $2,500,000 in the
“Recovery” Category for the My Spark Out of School Time program; to correct
allocations to reflect the intent of Ordinance No. 1450 Series of 2022; to transfer
cash from the ARPA Operating Grant Fund (11011) to the ARPA Capital Grant Fund
(38395) for Department of Housing Stability (HOST) Shelter Resiliency Projects;
and to authorize the purchase of capital equipment items. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-9-2023.
23-0549 A bill for an ordinance authorizing an appropriation in the General
Fund to make a cash transfer to and appropriation in Affordable Housing
Property Tax and Other Local Revenue Fund.
Authorizes an appropriation of $3,783,756 in the General Fund to make a cash
transfer to the Affordable Housing Property Tax and Other Local Revenue Fund and
authorizes an appropriation in the Affordable Housing Property Tax and Other Local
Revenue Fund reflecting the cash transfer to support emergency rental assistance
programs administered by the Department of Housing Stability. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-9-2023.
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23-0550 A bill for an ordinance authorizing an appropriation in the General
Fund to make a cash transfer to and appropriation in the Liability Claims
Special Revenue Fund.
Authorizes an appropriation of $4,700,000 from General Fund Reserves to make a
cash transfer to and appropriation in the Liability Claims Special Revenue Fund. The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-12-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-9-2023.
23-0553 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from General Fund
Contingency and making appropriations to agency General Fund, Special
Revenue Funds, Capital Funds, and Enterprise Funds.
Rescinds $11,020,818 from General Fund Contingency and authorizes cash
transfers and appropriations to agency General Fund, Special Revenue Funds,
Capital Funds, and Enterprise Funds for unbudgeted expenditures incurred from a
variety of unexpected shelter demands that occurred in the first quarter of 2023,
citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-9-2023.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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.
23-0543 A bill for an ordinance amending article XIII, Chapter 10 (Green
buildings) of the Denver Revised Municipal Code, updating requirements
for certain compliance options with the article.
Amends Chapter 10 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to clarify compliance
pathways in support of the Denver Green Buildings Ordinance. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-9-2023.
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23-0544 A bill for an ordinance amending article II, Chapter 10 (Buildings
and building regulations), concerning the Denver Building Code and
Denver Fire Code.
Amends Chapter 10 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to reflect minor
clarifications, corrections and revisions to the 2022 Denver Building Code and
Denver Fire Code. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
5-9-2023.
23-0564 A bill for an ordinance amending certain provisions in Articles III
and V of Chapter 56 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code regarding
current water resource management practices within the city.
Amends Chapter 56 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code regarding storm and
sanitary sewer water management practices to reflect current industry best
practices for ecosystem design, planning and restoration. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-9-2023.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
23-0539 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 8 of the Code to
restructure and update certain provisions and make conforming
amendments to better protect, preserve, and promote the health, safety,
and welfare of animals and people within the City and County of Denver.
Amends Chapter 8 and makes conforming amendments to Chapters 2 and 24 of the
Denver Revised Municipal Code regarding animal safety to clarify language and to
reflect current best practices meant to protect public safety, health and the
environment. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-10-2023.
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
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PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0461
changing the zoning classification for 2559 South Federal Boulevard in
Harvey Park; a combined required public hearing 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, and 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; a combined required
public hearing on 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; and a combined courtesy public hearing on
Council Bill 23-0572 making a rescission from and an appropriation in the
Capital Improvements and Capital Maintenance Fund and Council Bill
23-0573 approving a proposed agreement between the City and County of
Denver and National Western Center Authority to fund, develop and
manage a procurement and development process for the National Western
Center's equestrian center and potential hotel on the National Western
Center campus located in Council District 9. Anyone wishing to speak on
any of these matters must go online to sign up during the recess of Council.
RECESS
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PROCLAMATIONS
23-0741 A Proclamation Recognizing James Knapp upon his retirement
from the Denver Gay Men’s Chorus
23-0746 A Proclamation Recognizing 40 Years of The Denver Principles:
Honoring those Surviving and Thriving with HIV/AIDS
Sponsor CdeBaca
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REQUIRED PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL
CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 4-25-2023.
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. 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. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-18-2023.
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. 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). The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-18-2023.
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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. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-18-2023.
COURTESY PUBLIC HEARINGS - RESOLUTIONS
Finance & Governance Committee
23-0573 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and National Western Center Authority to fund,
develop and manage a procurement and development process for the
National Western Center's equestrian center and potential hotel on the
National Western Center campus located in Council District 9.
Approves a cooperation agreement with the National Western Center Authority for
$5,000,000 and 3 years to fund, develop and manage a procurement and
development process for the National Western Center’s equestrian center and
potential hotel on the National Western Center campus located in Council District 9
(DOTI-202368116). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-20-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 5-16-2023.
COURTESY PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
23-0572 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an
appropriation in the Capital Improvements and Capital Maintenance Fund.
Approves a transfer of $5,000,000 from Capital Program PB001 - NWC Triangle
Project fund to Capital Program NX002 - NWC Equestrian Center Project fund to
support procurement activities, assessments, and design of the equestrian center
and potential hotel at the National Western Center campus in Council District 9. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-16-2023.
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PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dependent upon publication, on Monday June 12, 2023, Council will hold a
courtesy public hearing on Council bill 23-0650 naming a trail within
O’Fallon Park “Winston K. Walker Loop Trail”.
ADJOURN
PENDING
FOR 6-12-23
23-0481 A bill for an ordinance amending the Denver Zoning Code,
establishing an Outdoor Gathering Area use.
Approves a Denver Zoning Code text amendment related to Outdoor Gathering
Areas. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 6-12-2023.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-2-2023.
23-0482 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 59 of the Denver Revised
Municipal Code, concerning unenclosed eating places.
Amends Chapter 59 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to allow applicable
Former Chapter 59 properties to use regulations provided by the Denver Zoning
Code text amendment for Outdoor Gathering Areas, as provided in CB23-0481. If
ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 6-12-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-2-2023.
FOR 6-20-23
23-0398 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4855
North Fenton Street in Regis.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-DX to E-SU D1X,
located at 4855 North Fenton Street in Council District 1. If ordered published, a
public hearing will be held on Tuesday, 6-20-2023. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 4-25-2023.
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23-0435 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 535
East Mexico Avenue in Platt Park.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from PUD-316 to U-MS-2x, located
at 535 East Mexico Avenue in Council District 7. If ordered published, a public
hearing will be held on Tuesday, 6-20-2023. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 4-25-2023.
23-0545 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4141
East 35th Avenue in Northeast Park Hill.
Approves a map amendment to rezone the property from OS-A, C-MX-12, C-MX-8,
C-MX-5, C-MX-5 with waivers, C-MS-5 DO-8, G-RX-5, and G-RX-5 with waivers to
OS-B, located at 4141 East 35th Avenue in Council District 8. If ordered published,
a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, 6-20-2023. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 5-9-2023.
23-0579 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for
multiple properties in University Hills.
Approves a legislative map amendment to update certain zoning designations in the
University Hills neighborhood to align with land use recommendations of the 2023
Near Southeast Area Plan in Council District 4. If ordered published, a public
hearing will be held on Tuesday, 6-20-2023. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 5-16-2023.
FOR 6-26-23
23-0399 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1465
to 1497 North Knox Court in West Colfax.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from G-RH-3 to G-MS-5, located at
1465-1497 Knox Court in Council District 3. If ordered published, a public hearing
will be held on Monday, 6-26-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 4-25-2023.
23-0477 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3701
West Alice Place in Berkeley.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1, located
at 3701 West Alice Street in Council District 1. If ordered published, a public
hearing will be held on Monday, 6-26-2023. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 5-2-2023.
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23-0536 A bill for an ordinance designating the La Raza Park Historic
District as a district for preservation.
Approves the designation of La Raza Park as a district for preservation, located at
1501 West 38th Avenue in Council District 1. If ordered published, a public hearing
will be held on Monday, 6-26-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 5-9-2023.
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