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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 20, 2023 3:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council member Ortega led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Council member Ortega led the Land Acknowledgement. ROLL CALL Council members CdeBaca and Herndon attended the meeting virtually. Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 23-0819 Minutes of Monday, June 12, 2023. Council Minutes 23-0819 were approved. Approved The minutes of June 12, 2023, were distributed to members of Council. Council President Torres ordered the minutes approved. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council President Torres and Council members Sawyer, Sandoval, Ortega, and Hinds offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS 23-0772 A Proclamation Supporting the Regional Transportation District's (RTD) Zero Fare for Youth Pilot Program A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Proclamation 23-0772 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 Page 1 23-0730 A resolution approving a proposed Lease Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver 44th Avenue, LLC for the premises located at 570 West 44th Avenue. Approves a lease agreement with Denver 44th Avenue, LLC for $26,000,000 and 10 years for a 100-bed residential reentry facility for individuals exiting incarceration, located at 570 West 44th Avenue in Council District 9 (FINAN-202368329). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-10-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-6-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, that Council Resolution 23-0730 be approved for filing, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: Ortega (1) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 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 Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0544 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was followed by a motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0544 be amended in the following particulars: "1) On page 1, line 14, strike “May 9, 2023” and replace with “June 20, 2023”. 2) On page 1, line 15, strike “20230057: and replace with “20230083”." The motion to amend carried by the following vote: Amended Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Abstain: CdeBaca (1) A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0544 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, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Abstain: CdeBaca (1) Page 2 Block Vote A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, 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) 23-0822 A Proclamation Recognizing Maggie Thompson's Service to the City of Denver (consent) A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Proclamation 23-0822 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) 23-0824 A Proclamation Recognizing Tate Carpenter's Service to the City of Denver (consent) A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Proclamation 23-0824 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) RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 23-0689 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and EP Blazer, LLC concerning 11 Chevy Tahoe vehicles in support of operations at Denver International Airport. Approves a purchase order with EP Blazer LLC for $629,069.61 for 11 Chevy Tahoe vehicles in support of operations at Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (PO-00131525). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-10-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-7-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0689 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) Page 3 23-0707 A resolution approving a proposed Sponsorship Agreement with CEGC, LLC, doing business as Colorado Threads, for $10,815.00 in sponsorship fees, plus a revenue share of gross profits of co-branded apparel, through December 31, 2023, at designated Red Rocks events and Five Points Jazz Festival. Approves a sponsorship contract with CEGC, LLC, doing business as Colorado Threads, for $10,815 in sponsorship fees, plus a revenue share of gross profits of co-branded apparel through 12-31-2023 at designated Red Rocks events and Five Points Jazz Festival (THTRS-202265983). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-10-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-7-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0707 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) 23-0712 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc., doing business as Eckerd Connects, to service as the city’s comprehensive workforce development services provider, citywide. Approves a contract with Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc., doing business as Eckerd Connects, for $5,840,000 and through 6-30-2024, to serve as the city’s comprehensive workforce development services provider, citywide (OEDEV-202368438-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-10-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-7-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0712 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) 23-0715 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and ITW GSE Inc. concerning ground power units to support operations at Denver International Airport. Approves a purchase order with ITW GSE, Inc. for $1,620,539 for ground power units to support operations at Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (PO-00132205). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-10-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-7-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0715 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Page 4 Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) 23-0717 A Resolution approving proposed Amendments between the City and County of Denver and multiple concessionaire contracts to integrate the Regional Transportation District (RTD) EcoPass Program for concessionaires at Denver International Airport. Amends multiple concessionaire contracts to integrate the Regional Transportation District (RTD) EcoPass Program option for all concessionaires at Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (multiple contract control numbers). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-10-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-7-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0717 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) 23-0718 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendment between the City and County of Denver and United Airlines, Inc. to exercise a ten-year lease extension option with updated rates and charges for leased facilities at Denver International Airport. Amends a special facility and ground lease agreement with United Airlines, Inc. for updated rates and by adding 10 years for a new end date of 10-1-2032 for United Airlines, Inc. to continue leasing facilities at Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (AC2X020/ PLANE-202366957). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-10-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-7-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0718 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) Page 5 23-0719 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Whyline, Inc. to provide a web-based reservation platform and staff for security line management at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with Whyline, Inc. for $1,525,000 and two years to provide a web-based reservation platform and staff for security line management at security checkpoints at Denver International Airport in council district 11 (PLANE-202266069). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-10-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-7-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0719 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 23-0698 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Head Start Policy Council. Approves the Mayoral appointment of Natalie Magnatta to the Denver Head Start Policy Council for a term effective immediately and expiring 7-20-2025, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-6-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0698 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) 23-0700 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Board of Public Health and Environment. Approves the Mayoral appointment of Kelli Curl to the Denver Board of Public Health and Environment 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 6-6-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0700 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) Page 6 23-0701 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs. Approves the Mayoral appointments of Alicia “Bruce” Trujillo, Jada Dixon, Such Charles, Rachel Garcia, Victoria Lyall, Jon Olafson, Tran Nguyen-Wills, and Marisa Hollingsworth to the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs for terms effective immediately and expiring 8-31-2026, or until successors are duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-6-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0701 be placed upon final consideration and do pass 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) 23-0702 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments to the Denver Women’s Commission. Approves the Mayoral reappointments of Flavia Zarcula, Sara Hazel, and Iris Halpern to the Denver Women’s Commission for terms effective immediately and expiring 6-30-2025, or until successors are duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-6-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0702 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) 23-0703 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments to the Denver Convention Center Hotel Authority. Approves the Mayoral reappointments of Traci Lounsbury and Susan Cantwell to the Denver Convention Center Hotel Authority for terms effective immediately and expiring 12-31-2026, or until successors are duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-6-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0703 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) Page 7 23-0704 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Denver African American Commission. Approves the Mayoral appointments of Codie Egart and Karen Grissom to the Denver African American Commission for terms effective immediately and expiring 9-26-2025, or until successors are duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-6-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0704 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) 23-0731 A resolution approving the City Council reappointment of Ian Choudri to the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Advisory Board. Approves the City Council reappointment of Ian Choudri to the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Advisory Board. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-6-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0731 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) 23-0732 A resolution approving the City Council reappointment of Julie Reiskin to the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Advisory Board. Approves the City Council reappointment of Julie Reiskin to the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Advisory Board. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-6-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0732 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) Page 8 23-0733 A resolution approving the City Council reappointment of Paul Gonzer to the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Advisory Board. Approves the City Council reappointment of Paul Gonzer to the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Advisory Board. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-6-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0733 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) 23-0734 A resolution approving the City Council appointment of Tinsley Ore to the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Advisory Board. Approves the City Council appointment of Tinsley Ore to the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Advisory Board. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-6-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0734 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 23-0675 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as a public alley bounded by West 17th Avenue, North Julian Street, West 18th Avenue, and North King Street. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as public alley, bounded by West 17th Avenue, North Julian Street, West 18th Avenue and King Street in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-6-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0675 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) Page 9 23-0682 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as: 1) South Delaware Street, located near the intersection of South Delaware Street and West Iliff Avenue; 2) Public Alley, bounded by West Iliff Avenue, South Cherokee Street, West Warren Avenue, and South Delaware Street; and 3) West Iliff Avenue, near the intersection of West Iliff Avenue and South Delaware Street. Dedicates three parcels of land as 1) South Delaware Street located near the intersection South Delaware Street and West Iliff Avenue, 2) public alley bounded by West Iliff Avenue, South Cherokee Street, West Warren Avenue and South Delaware Street, and 3) West Iliff Avenue near the intersection of West Iliff Avenue and South Delaware Street in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-6-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0682 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) 23-0692 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Denver Foundation concerning the “Tree Pruning at Washington Park” program and the funding therefor. A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Denver Foundation concerning the “Tree Pruning at Washington Park” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with The Denver Foundation for $942,158 for tree pruning at Washington Park in Council District 6 (PARKS-202367494). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-10-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-6-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0692 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) Page 10 23-0693 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Keesen Landscape Management, Inc. to provide landscape maintenance services at medians and rights-of-way citywide. Approves an on-call contract with Keesen Landscape Management, Inc. for $1,750,000 and 3 years to provide landscape maintenance services at medians and rights-of-way citywide (PARKS-202368151). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-10-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-6-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0693 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) 23-0694 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and HydroSystems-KDI, Inc. for irrigation master planning consulting services including design, assessments, water supply conversion, public engagement, and outreach, citywide. Approves an on-call contract with HydroSystems-KDI, Inc. for $750,000 and 3 years for irrigation master planning consulting services including design, assessments, water supply conversion, public engagement, and outreach, citywide (PARKS-202367575). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-10-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-6-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0694 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) 23-0695 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Norris Design, Inc. for irrigation master planning consulting services including design, assessments, water supply conversion, public engagement, and outreach, citywide. Approves an on-call contract with Norris Design AZ, LLC for $750,000 and 3 years for irrigation master planning consulting services including design, assessments, water supply conversion, public engagement, and outreach, citywide (PARKS-202367585). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-10-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-6-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0695 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) Page 11 Nay: (None) (0) 23-0696 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Valerian L.L.C. for irrigation master planning consulting services including design, assessments, water supply conversion, public engagement, and outreach, citywide. Approves an on-call contract with Valerian LLC for $750,000 and 3 years for irrigation master planning consulting services including design, assessments, water supply conversion, public engagement, and outreach, citywide (PARKS-202367584). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-10-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-6-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0696 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) 23-0697 A resolution approving a proposed Seventh Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Deighton Associates LTD., to continue providing asset management software and consulting services for city-owned infrastructure, citywide. Amends a contract with Deighton Associates LTD by adding $214,933.89 for a new total of $2,386,524.23 and one year with a new end date of 6-30-2024 while a new request for proposals is executed to continue providing software and consulting services related to asset management of street and alley pavement, curb and gutter, and pedestrian curb ramps, citywide. (201627262-07 / DOTI-202367671-07). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-10-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-6-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0697 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) Page 12 23-0699 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Triunity, Inc. to add the Regional Transportation District's (RTD) disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE) requirements as a contract exhibit. Amends a contract with Truinity, Inc. by adding the Regional Transportation District’s (RTD) disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE) requirement language as a contract exhibit for the East Colfax Bus Rapid Transit project in Council Districts 5, 8, 9 and 10. No change to contract amount, length, or scope (DOTI-202265837/ DOTI-202265837-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-10-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-6-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0699 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) 23-0713 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Arvada Pump Co. to continue providing preventative maintenance and repair of irrigation pumps citywide. Amends an on-call contract with Arvada Pump Co. by adding $300,000 for a new total of $764,000 to continue providing preventative maintenance and repair of irrigation pumps citywide. No change to contract duration (PARKS-202053800-02 / PARKS-202262246-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-10-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-6-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0713 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) 23-0728 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as a public alley bounded by North Grant Street, East 7th Avenue, North Logan Street, and East 8th Avenue. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as public alley, bounded by North Grant Street, East 7th Avenue, North Logan Street, and East 8th Avenue in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-6-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0728 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) Page 13 Nay: (None) (0) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 23-0588 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Renewal Village Housing Corporation to support 108 supportive housing units and 107 non-congregate shelter units with common amenities at the former Clarion Hotel, now Renewal Village, located at 200 West 48th Avenue in Council District 9. Approves a performance loan agreement with Renewal Village Housing Corporation for $10,420,331 and 60 years to support 108 supportive housing units and 107 non-congregate shelter units with common amenities at the former Clarion Hotel, now Renewal Village, located at 200 West 48th Avenue in Council District 9 (HOST-202366697). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-10-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-17-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0588 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) 23-0623 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Enterprise FM Trust for to continue leasing vehicles that meet specialty needs of the Strategic Investigations Bureau, citywide. Amends a contract with Enterprise FM Trust by adding $130,000 for a new total of $580,000 and one year for a new end date of 5-31-2024 to continue leasing vehicles that meet specialty needs of the Strategic Investigations Bureau, citywide (POLIC-202158305-00/ POLIC-202367883-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-10-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-24-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0623 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) Page 14 23-0705 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Mile High Montessori Early Learning Center to provide Head Start services for 305 children and their families as a delegate agency of Denver Great Kids Head Start in Council Districts 3, 5, 8, 9 & 10. Approves a contract with Mile High Montessori Early Learning Center for $3,098,333.95 and through 6-30-2024, to provide Head Start services for 305 children and their families as a delegate agency of Denver Great Kids Head Start (DGKHS) in Council Districts 3, 5, 8, 9 & 10 (MOEAI-202367637). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-10-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-7-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0705 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) 23-0708 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Clayton Early Learning to provide Head Start and Early Head Start services for 206 children and their families as a delegate agency for Denver Great Kids Head Start (DGKHS) in Council Districts 3, 7, 8 & 11. Approves a contract with Clayton Early Learning for $2,354,774.30 and through 6-30-2024 to provide Head Start and Early Head Start services for 206 children and their families as a delegate agency for Denver Great Kids Head Start (DGKHS) in Council Districts 3, 7, 8 & 11 (MOEAI-202367636). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-10-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-7-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0708 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) Page 15 23-0711 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 “Substance Use Navigation (SUN)” program and the funding therefor. Amends a grant agreement with Colorado Department of Human Services’ Behavioral Health Administration by adding $370,000 for a new total of $730,000 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-2024, for the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment to continue the co-responder Substance Use Navigation (SUN) program, which works to connect individuals to behavioral health services as appropriate, citywide (ENVHL-202263228/ ENVHL-202263228-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-10-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-7-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0711 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) 23-0723 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Safe Parking Initiative to operate and expand safe parking sites for people experiencing homelessness, citywide. Amends a contract with the Colorado Safe Parking Initiative (CSPI) by adding $600,000 for a new total of $750,000 and 31 months for a new end date of 12-31-2025 to operate and expand safe parking sites for people experiencing homelessness, citywide (HOST-202263356 / HOST-202368518-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-10-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-7-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0723 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) Page 16 23-0738 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the United States of America Department of Housing and Urban Development concerning the “Montbello FreshLo Hub” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for $1,450,000 and through 8-31-2023, as part of the Economic Development Initiative (EDI) Community Project grant, which will subsequently be used to support the construction of the Montbello FreshLo affordable apartment project (HOST-202366805). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-10-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-7-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0738 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 Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 23-0716 A Bill approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Regional Transportation District (RTD) to provide reduced rate EcoPass options for concessionaire employees at Denver International Airport. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Regional Transportation District (RTD) for $1,887,784 and one year to provide reduced-rate EcoPass options for all concessionaire employees at Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (Plane-202367421-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-10-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-7-2023. Council Bill 23-0716 was ordered published Ordered published Finance & Governance 23-0726 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 $6,473,000 from General Fund Reserves to make a cash transfer to and appropriation in the Liability Claims Special Revenue Fund. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-6-2023. Council Bill 23-0726 was ordered published Ordered published Page 17 23-0727 A bill for an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of an amount not to exceed $11,000,000 of the City and County of Denver, Colorado Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (All Saints Apartments), Series 2023 for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction and equipping of an affordable multifamily rental housing facility located in the City and County of Denver, Colorado and to pay certain expenses of such Bonds (as defined below) issue; approving and authorizing execution of a Financing Agreement, Tax Regulatory Agreement and Allonge (each as defined below) with respect to the Bonds; making findings and determinations with respect to the Project (as defined below) and the Bonds; authorizing the execution and delivery of related documents; and repealing all action heretofore taken in conflict herewith. Approves the issuance and sale of an aggregate amount not to exceed $11,000,000 of the City and County of Denver, Colorado Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (All Saints Apartments), Series 2023, for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, and equipping of a 63-unit, affordable apartment development for seniors, located at 2595 South Federal Boulevard in Council District 2. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-6-2023. Council Bill 23-0727 was ordered published Ordered published Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 23-0674 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of North Bannock Street right-of-way located between West 14th Avenue and West Colfax Avenue, with reservations. Vacates a portion of North Bannock Street between West 14th Avenue and West Colfax Avenue, with reservations, in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-6-2023. Council Bill 23-0674 was ordered published Ordered published 23-0680 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of the alley bounded by West 29th Avenue, North Huron Street, West 30th Avenue and North Fox Street, with reservations. Vacates a portion of the alley bounded by West 29th Avenue and North Huron Street and North Fox Street, with reservations in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-6-2023. Council Bill 23-0680 was ordered published Ordered published 23-0681 A bill for an ordinance vacating the alley bounded by 33rd Street, Blake Street, 34th Street and Walnut Street, located at 3300 Blake Street, with reservations. Vacates the 16-foot alley bounded by 33rd Street and 34th Street and Blake Street and Walnut Street located at 3300 Blake Street, with reservations in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-6-2023. Council Bill 23-0681 was ordered published Ordered published Page 18 23-0710 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2501 North Gaylord Street in Whittier. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-B1 to PUD-G 31, located at 2501 North Gaylord Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-6-2023. Council Bill 23-0710 was ordered published Ordered published with a future required public hearing 23-0729 A bill for an ordinance renaming a portion of South Cherokee Street as South Delaware Street. Renames the portion of South Cherokee Street to South Delaware Street, between West Exposition Avenue and Vanderbilt East Park, located in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-6-2023. Council Bill 23-0729 was ordered published Ordered published Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 23-0706 A bill for an ordinance amending a revenue agreement with the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing for performance-based deliverables related to medical assistance eligibility. Amends a revenue agreement with the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) by adding $301,541.51 for a new contract total of $2,156,684.43 for Denver Human Services to continue achieving performance-based deliverables related to County administration, medical assistance eligibility and cooperation with other medical assistance-related entities, citywide. No change to contract duration (SOCSV-202263930-00/ SOCSV-202263930-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-10-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-7-2023. Council Bill 23-0706 was ordered published Ordered published 23-0714 A bill for an ordinance approving a Third Amendatory Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and State of Colorado, Office of Behavioral Health, to continue providing funding for substance use disorder, mental health treatment, competency enhancements, and jail medication assisted treatment for individuals in Denver County Jail, citywide. Amends a grant agreement with the State of Colorado, Office of Behavioral Health by adding $1,410,000 for a new total of $2,726,842.76 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-2024, to continue providing funding for substance use disorder, mental health treatment, competency enhancements, and jail medication assisted treatment for individuals in Denver County Jail, citywide (SHERF-202262959/ SHERF-202368244-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-10-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-7-2023. Council Bill 23-0714 was ordered published Ordered published Page 19 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Finance & Governance Committee 23-0656 A bill for an ordinance concerning the approval of two alternate forms of an annually renewable Fourth Amended and Restated Build to Suit Lease Purchase Agreement No. 2023 in respect of the Wellington E. Webb Office Building between Civic Center Office Building Inc., as landlord or lessor, and the City and County of Denver, Colorado as tenant or lessee; authorizing the execution of a Fourth Amended and Restated Build to Suit Lease Purchase Agreement No. 2023 and documents related thereto authorizing officials of the City and County of Denver to take all actions necessary to carry out the transactions contemplated hereby, including selection of one of the two alternate forms of lease purchase agreements and related documents referenced above depending on future market conditions; ratifying actions previously taken; providing other matters relating thereto; and providing the effective date thereof. Amends the Lease with Civic Center Office Building, Inc. for the Lease Purchase of the Wellington E. Webb Municipal Building and authorizes the Manager of Finance, on behalf of the City, to select for the City between alternate forms of a 2023 Lease Purchase Agreement and approves related alternate Indentures and Preliminary Official Statements, and take other necessary action in relation thereto. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0656 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) 23-0657 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Comcast of Colorado IX, LLC, to provide high-definition channels and other related public benefits that specifies customer service standards and compliance with all city, state, and federal requirements. Approves a cable franchise agreement with Comcast of Colorado IX, LLC. (Comcast) through 12-31-2028 to provide high-definition channels, video-on-demand, free service to the public schools, channels for public, educational and government use, enforcement and other related public benefits and that specifies customer service standards and compliance with all city, state, and federal requirements for Comcast infrastructure in the public rights-of-way (TECHS-202367796-00). The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0657 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) Page 20 23-0664 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the Career Service. Amends the classification and pay plan by changing the pay grade of the Denver International Airport Communication Center classifications including, Airport Operations Representative, Airport Emergency Dispatcher, Airport Communications Center Specialist, and Airport Communications Center Supervisor. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-30-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0664 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) 23-0665 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the Career Service. Amends the classification and pay plan by changing the pay grades of Pretrial Services Officer I-IV. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-30-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0665 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) 23-0666 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the Career Service. Amends the classification and pay by changing the pay grade and range for multiple jobs based on the Office of Human Resources’ annual market analysis. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-30-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0666 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) Page 21 23-0671 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory Lease Agreement between the City and County of Denver and State of Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles to lease 2,583 square feet of space located at 4685 North Peoria Street in Council District 8. Amends a lease agreement with the State of Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) by adding $241,506.48 for a new total of $598,038.12 and three years for a new end date of 11-30-2026 for the DMV to lease 2,583 square feet of space located at 4685 North Peoria Street in Council District 8 (FINAN-201841987/ FINAN-202368055-01). 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 5-30-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0671 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) 23-0684 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an appropriation in the “Denver Public Library” Fund, to make a cash transfer to and appropriations in the “Library Capital” Fund; and authorizing the purchase of capital equipment. Appropriates $850,000 in the Denver Public Library Special Revenue Fund (15830) to transfer cash and appropriate budget in the Denver Public Library Capital Projects Fund (34041) for the Central Library Renovation project. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-30-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0684 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 Page 22 23-0660 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment for the city to perform air quality inspections and investigation services for CDPHE, citywide. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) by adding $180,586.56 for a new total of $549,840.55 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-2024 for the city to perform air quality inspections and investigation services for CDPHE, citywide (ENVHL-202158690-02/ ESEQD-202368067-02). 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 5-31-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0660 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 23-0398 changing the zoning classification for 4855 North Fenton Street in Regis; a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0435 changing the zoning classification for 535 East Mexico Avenue in Platt Park; a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0545 changing the zoning classification for 4141 East 35th Avenue in Northeast Park Hill; and a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0579 changing the zoning classification for multiple properties in University Hills. 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 23-0835 A proclamation honoring Joel Noble for nearly 20 years of service to Denver A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Proclamation 23-0835 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca (1) PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Page 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. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:01 P.M., Council President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-0398. No one signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No one signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Chelsea Bennouna of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. 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) 23-0435 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. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:12 PM, Council President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-0435. No one signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No one signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Rob Haigh of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. 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) 23-0545 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. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:24 PM, Council President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-0545. Woody Garnsey signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No one signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Courtney Levingston of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. 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) Page 24 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0579 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was followed by a motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0579 be amended in the following particulars: "1) On page 1, line 12, strike “C-MX-16, UO-1; C-MX-16;” and replace with “C-MX-20, UO-1; C-MX-20;”; 2) On page 1, line 13, strike “S-MX-5A; S-MU-3” and replace with “S-MX-8A; G-MX-3’”; 3) On page 1, line 20, strike “C-MX-16” and replace with “C-MX-20”; 4) On page 1, line 21, strike “MX-16; S-MX-5A; S-MU-3;” and replace with “MX-20; S-MX-8A; G-MX-3;”; 5) On page 1, line 23, strike “C-MX-16” and replace with “C-MX-20”; 6) On page 1, line 32, strike “C-MX-16” and replace with “C-MX-20”; 7) On page 2, line 20, strike “S-MU-3” and replace with “G-MX-3”; and 8) On page 2, line 35, strike “S-MX-5A” and replace with “S-MX-8A”." The motion to amend carried by the following vote: Amended Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: CdeBaca (1) Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:42 PM, Council President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-0579. Anthony Mies, Paul Leone, Sherry Brockgreitens, Matt Badanes, Nick Plimpton, Jared Ricchini, Kimberlee Tessean, Patty Ortiz, Andrew Rubin, John Neuhalfen, Sheila Gargan, Darrin Lee, Jennifer Neuhalfen, Elizabeth Davis, Terry Huizingh, Dirk Costin, Susan Oakes, Kent Oakes, Michaela Rowland, Jody Davison and Steven Arnold signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Tamara Hoffman, Michelle Petersen, Katie Blakey, Del Elmagbari, Matthew Larsen, Kim McDevitt, Kim Schurman, Alejandra Castañeda, Tony Oliver, Trudy Gygi, Greg Scahller, Dylan Kargarzadeh, Justin Kargarzadeh, Azatullah Momandi, Mostafa Kargarzadeh, Fariba Keshavarz, Kayla White, Jacqueline St. Joan, Shobeir Khshkhoo, William van Doorninck, Selina Abnoosi, Jayne Minetree, Shakila Salimi, Christopher Nicholson, Amy Brimah, Zainab Almalaki, Zainab Sarraji, Joanna Rosa-Saenz, Godfrey Boyd, Jennifer Cartone, Ramin Vatan, Ali Moridi, Jennifer Dillon, Meredith McCanse, Dr. Sara Vatan, Carrie Murphy, Angel Guma, and Dana Bryson signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Jason Morrison of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. Placed upon final consideration and do pass as amended Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer (10) Nay: CdeBaca, Ortega, Torres (3) PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Page 25 Council President Torres announced that, on Monday, July 24, 2023, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0710 changing the zoning classification for 2501 North Gaylord Street in Whittier. Any protests against Council Bill 23-0710 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, July 17, 2023. ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Torres adjourned the meeting at 11:09 P.M. President Attested by me with the Corporate Seal of the City and County of Denver Clerk and Recorder, Ex-Officio Clerk of the City and County of Denver Page 26