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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, June 26, 2023 3:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council member Kniech led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Council member Kniech led the Land Acknowledgement. ROLL CALL Council members CdeBaca and Gilmore attended the meeting virtually. Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12) Absent: Sawyer (1) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 23-0880 Minutes of Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Council Minutes 23-0880 were approved. Approved The minutes of June 20, 2023, were distributed to members of Council. Council President Torres ordered the minutes approved. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council member Kniech offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 22-1102 A bill for an ordinance creating a new Article XV, Chapter 10 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to regulate development near freight railways. Creates a new Article XV, Chapter 10 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to regulate development near freight railways. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-6-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 22-1102 be ordered published, failed to carry by the following vote: Ordered published Aye: CdeBaca, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega (5) Nay: Black, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Sandoval, Torres (7) Absent: Sawyer (1) Page 1 Block Vote A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote: Approved the consent agenda Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Sawyer (1) PROCLAMATIONS 23-0878 A Proclamation Recognizing Anita Bañuelos' Service to the City of Denver (consent) A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Proclamation 23-0878 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Sawyer (1) 23-0881 A Proclamation Celebrating CASR on Their Adoption of an Equitable and Sustainable Catering Policy (consent) A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Proclamation 23-0881 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Sawyer (1) 23-0882 A Proclamation Honoring Senior Council Aide Teresa St. Peter for Dedicated Service to the Office of At-large Councilwoman Robin Kniech and the Constituents of the City and County of Denver (consent) A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Proclamation 23-0882 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Sawyer (1) Page 2 23-0883 A Proclamation Honoring Senior Council Aide Andrew Nicla for Dedicated Service to the Office of At-large Councilwoman Robin Kniech and the Constituents of the City and County of Denver (consent) A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Proclamation 23-0883 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Sawyer (1) RESOLUTIONS City Council - Direct Files 23-0877 A resolution extending the declaration of local disaster emergency pertaining to sheltering of migrants and asylum seekers filed with the clerk and recorder to August 21, 2023. Approves the extension of the declaration of local disaster filed with the clerk and recorder to August 21, 2023. Councilmember Torres approved direct filing this item on 6-22-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0877 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Sawyer (1) Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 23-0740 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Kanopy Inc. to continue providing online digital streaming for library patrons. Amends a contract with Kanopy Inc. by adding $300,000 for a new total of $1,250,000 and 5 years for a new end date of 4-30-2028 to continue providing online digital streaming for library patrons, citywide (BOOKS-202055910/ BOOKS-202367756). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-14-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0740 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Sawyer (1) Page 3 23-0754 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Touchstone IQ LLC to continue providing help desk and compliance services for the people managing their building's Energize Denver benchmarking and performance requirements and to increase the number of buildings served, citywide. Amends a contract with Touchstone IQ LLC by adding $4,020,850 for a new total of $5,622,800 and 3 years for a new end date of 12-31-2026 to continue providing help desk and compliance services for the people managing their building’s Energize Denver benchmarking and performance requirements and to increase the number of buildings served from 3,000 to 9,000, citywide (CASR-202160618-03/ CASR-202368389-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-14-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0754 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Sawyer (1) 23-0755 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and MHL Systems concerning snow equipment parts to support operations at Denver International Airport. Approves a master purchase order with MHL Systems for $650,000 and two years, plus three 1-year options to extend, for snow equipment parts to support operations at Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (SC-00007705). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-14-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0755 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Sawyer (1) Page 4 23-0756 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and Prospect International Airport Services, Inc. concerning relocation of office space at Denver International Airport. Amends a lease agreement with Prospect International Airport Services, Inc. to relocate office space due to impacts of Jeppesen Terminal rehabilitation at Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (PLANE-202266240 / PLANE-202266240-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-14-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0756 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Sawyer (1) 23-0757 A resolution approving a proposed Fifth Amendment between the City and County of Denver and HARRIS MILLER MILLER & HANSON, INC. to continue providing noise impact consulting services at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with Harris, Miller, Miller & Hanson, Inc. (HMMH) by adding $450,000 for a new total of $1,750,000 and 3 years for a new end date of 12-31-2026 to continue providing noise impact consulting services for Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (CE13002-06). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-14-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0757 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Sawyer (1) Finance & Governance Committee 23-0748 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments to the Denver Immigrant and Refugee Commission. Approves the Mayoral reappointments of Deborah Yim, Tony Lemus, Ola Kukoyi, and Karimme Quintana to the Denver Immigrant and Refugee Commission for terms effective immediately and expiring 4-15-2026, or until successors are duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-13-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0748 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Page 5 Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Sawyer (1) 23-0750 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Convention Center Hotel Authority. Approves the Mayoral appointment of Norman Harris to the Denver Convention Center Hotel Authority for a term effective immediately and expiring 12-31-2026, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-13-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0750 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Sawyer (1) 23-0758 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Lease Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Urban Gardens to continue operating community gardens located at 201 Grant Street in Council District 7, 1350 East Florida Avenue in Council District 6, and 2245 Emerson Street in Council District 9. Amends a lease agreement with Denver Urban Gardens by adding $10 for a new total of $40 and 5 years for a new end date of 9-30-2028 to continue operating community gardens located at 201 Grant Street in Council District 7, 1350 East Florida Avenue in Council District 6, and 2245 Emerson Street in Council District 9 (FINAN-201313505-02/ 202368065-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-13-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0758 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Sawyer (1) Page 6 23-0759 A resolution approving a proposed License Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Cellco Partnership to install, operate and maintain cellular equipment on the tower at Fire Station 21, located at 1580 East Virginia Avenue, in Council District 6. Approves a license agreement with Cellco Partnership, doing business as Verizon Wireless, for 10 years and $495,239.28, with an annual license fee increase, for Verizon Wireless to install, operate and maintain cellular equipment on the tower at Fire Station 21, located at 1580 East Virginia Avenue, in Council District 6 (FINAN-202366844). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-13-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0759 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Sawyer (1) 23-0760 A resolution approving a proposed License Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Cellco Partnership to install, operate and maintain cellular equipment on the tower at Fire Station 29, located at 4800 Himalaya Road in Council District 11. Approves a license agreement with Cellco Partnership, doing business as Verizon Wireless, for 10 years and $525,504.36, with an annual license fee increase, for Verizon Wireless to install, operate and maintain cellular equipment on the tower at Fire Station 29, located at 4800 Himalaya Road in Council District 11 (FINAN-202366867). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-13-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0760 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Sawyer (1) Page 7 23-0762 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and CrossPurpose to continue providing training and development under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. Amends a contract with CrossPurpose by adding $263,100 for a new total of $1,564,325 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-2024 to continue providing targeted training and development of executive functioning/life preparedness skills to Colorado Works (CW)/ Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) participants, citywide (SOCSV-201948998-04/ SOCSV-2023674646-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-13-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0762 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Sawyer (1) 23-0765 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City and County of Denver and ACM High Point VI C LLC, to purchase a parcel of land located at 19202 High Point Boulevard. Approves a purchase and sale agreement with ACM High Point VI C LLC for $4,641,903.50 to purchase an approximately 8.4-acre parcel of land to be used as a future park, generally located at 19202 High Point Boulevard in Council District 11 (FINAN-20236831). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-13-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0765 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Sawyer (1) 23-0768 A resolution approving the City Council reappointment of Glenn Harper to the Head Start Policy Council. Approves the City Council reappointment of Glenn Harper to the Head Start Policy Council. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-13-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0768 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Page 8 Absent: Sawyer (1) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 23-0752 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Jacobs Investments, LLC to install electrical and fiber optic conduits to support traffic system infrastructure, citywide. Approves an on-call contract with Jacobs Investments, LLC, doing business as Colorado Boring Co., for $2,758,964.50 and 3 years to install electrical and fiber optic conduits to support traffic system infrastructure, citywide (DOTI-202366828). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-13-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0752 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Sawyer (1) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 23-0402 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Uinta Senior Apartments LLLP to support a 50-unit income-restricted senior housing development known as St. Stephens, located at 2189 North Valentia Street in Council District 8. Approves a loan agreement with Unita Senior Apartments, LLLP for $1,250,000 and 30 years to support a 50-unit income-restricted senior housing development known as St. Stephens, located at 2189 North Valentia Street in Council District 8 (HOST-202367525). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-19-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0402 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Sawyer (1) Page 9 23-0537 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Cesco Linguistic Services, Inc to provide workforce training for immigrant and refugee community members on how to become a professional interpreter. Approves a contract with CESCO for $625,976 and through 12-31-2025 to provide workforce training for immigrant and refugee community members on how to become a professional interpreter (HRCRS-202367550). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-24-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0537 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Sawyer (1) 23-0751 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Family Star to provide Head Start and Early Head Start services for 67 children and families as a delegate agency for Denver Great Kids Head Start (DGKHS) in council districts 1, 2, 3 and 7. Approves a contract with Family Star for $822,935.90 and through 6-30-2024 to provide Head Start and Early Head Start services for 67 children and families as a delegate agency for Denver Great Kids Head Start (DGKHS) in council districts 1, 2, 3 and 7 (MOEAI-202368083). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-14-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0751 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Sawyer (1) Page 10 23-0763 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Catholic Charities and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Denver, Inc. to provide Head Start and Early Head Start services for children and families as a delegate agency for Denver Great Kids Head Start (DGKHS) in Council Districts 1, 3, 7, 8 & 9. Approves a contract with Catholic Charities and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Denver, Inc. for $2,157,274.72 and through 6-30-2024 to provide Head Start and Early Head Start services for 203 children and families as a delegate agency for Denver Great Kids Head Start (DGKHS) in Council Districts 1, 3, 7, 8 & 9 (MOEAI-202367404). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-14-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0763 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Sawyer (1) 23-0767 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment and Modification Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Archway Montview Manor LLC to amend and modify the terms of a loan for funding of an affordable housing development located at 1663 Steele Street in Council District 9. Amends a loan agreement with Archway Montview Manor, LLC by correcting the term of the loan from 30 years to 60 years and including the Accessibility Requirements language in compliance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requirements for the affordable housing development located at 1663 Steele Street in Council District 9. No change to loan amount (HOST-202265493 / HOST-202368206-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-14-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 23-0767 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Sawyer (1) BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Finance & Governance Committee Page 11 23-0761 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority, for the city to reconcile rent payments and operating expenses to DHHA for office space used by the Office of the Medical Examiner. Amends a lease agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority (DHHA) by adding $2,026,969.71 for a new total of $14,454,711.63 for the city to reconcile rent payments and operating expenses to DHHA for office space used by the Office of the Medical Examiner, located at 500 North Quivas in Council District 7. No change to agreement duration (FINAN- 201524424-02/ FINAN-202367452-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-13-2023. Council Bill 23-0761 was ordered published Ordered published 23-0764 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an appropriation in the Culture and Recreation Special Revenue Fund Series to make a cash transfer to the Parks Legacy Capital Improvement Funds. Approves the transfer of $5,181,000 from the Parks, Trails and Open Space Operating Special Revenue Fund 15828 into the Parks Legacy Improvement Projects Fund 36050 and appropriates the transferred amount to be utilized for the acquisition and restoration of Parcel 8-A ($4,641,903.50 for acquisition and $500,000 for restoration), which is an approximately 8.4-acre parcel of land to be used as a future park, generally located at 19202 High Point Boulevard in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-13-2023. Council Bill 23-0764 was ordered published Ordered published Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 23-0478 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2042 & 2062 South Bannock Street in Overland. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from I-A, UO-2 to C-RX-5, located at 2042 and 2062 South Bannock Street in Council District 7. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 7-24-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-9-2023. Council Bill 23-0478 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 7/24/2023. Ordered published with a future required public hearing Page 12 23-0479 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3360 North Albion Street in Northeast Park Hill. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-Dx to E-SU-D1x, located at 3360 North Albion Street in Council District 8. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 7-24-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-9-2023. Council Bill 23-0479 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 7/24/2023. Ordered published with a future required public hearing 23-0580 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3100 Blake Street in Five Points. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from I-MX-3, UO-2, DO-7 to C-MX-5, DO-7, located at 3100 Blake Street in Council District 9. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 7-31-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-13-2023. Council Bill 23-0580 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 7/31/2023. Ordered published with a future required public hearing 23-0669 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 159 North Adams Street in Cherry Creek. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from CCN, former Chapter 59 with waivers to C-MX-5, located at 159 North Adams Street in Council District 10. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 7-31-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-13-2023. Council Bill 23-0669 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 7/31/2023. Ordered published with a future required public hearing 23-0672 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3740-3850 North York Street in Clayton. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from PUD-G20 to PUD-G 32, located at 3740 - 3850 North York Street in Council District 9. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 7-31-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-13-2023. Council Bill 23-0672 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 7/31/2023. Ordered published with a future required public hearing Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee Page 13 23-0753 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and School District No. 1 (Denver Public Schools) to provide Head Start and Early Head Start services for 350 children and families as a delegate agency for Denver Great Kids Head Start citywide. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with School District No. 1 (Denver Public Schools) for $3,556,824.84 and through 6-30-2024 to provide Head Start and Early Head Start services for 350 children and families as a delegate agency for Denver Great Kids Head Start (DGKHS), citywide (MOEI-202368071). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-17-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-14-2023. Council Bill 23-0753 was ordered published Ordered published 23-0828 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new fund in the Human Services Special Revenue Fund Series for the “Border Crisis Response Special Revenue Fund”. Establishes the “Border Crisis Response Special Revenue Fund” in the Human Services Special Revenue Fund Series to support programs and services for migrants and asylum seekers arriving in Denver from other countries. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-21-2023. Council Bill 23-0828 was ordered published Ordered published 23-0829 A bill for an ordinance making rescissions from the General Fund, General Government Special Revenue Funds, and the Capital Improvement Fund; and making appropriations in the General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, and the Capital Improvements Fund to make cash transfers for costs related to support for asylum seekers. Rescinds, appropriates, and makes cash transfers from General Fund Contingency, Technology Services Capital Improvement Fund, Human Services Special Revenue Fund, and the General Government Special Revenue Fund to support expenditures in the amount of $18,225,000 in the Border Crisis Response Special Revenue Fund (13809). The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-21-2023. Council Bill 23-0829 was ordered published Ordered published BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee Page 14 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 23-0716 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, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Sawyer (1) Finance & Governance Committee 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 23-0726 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, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Sawyer (1) Page 15 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 23-0727 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, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Sawyer (1) 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 23-0674 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, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Sawyer (1) Page 16 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 23-0680 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, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Sawyer (1) 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 23-0681 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, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Sawyer (1) 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 23-0729 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, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Sawyer (1) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee Page 17 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 23-0706 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, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Sawyer (1) 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 23-0714 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, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Sawyer (1) PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Page 18 Council President Torres announced that there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0399 changing the zoning classification for 1465 to 1497 North Knox Court in West Colfax; a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0477 changing the zoning classification for 3701 West Alice Place in Berkeley; and a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0536 designating the La Raza Park Historic District as a district for preservation. Anyone wishing to speak on these matters must go online to sign up during the recess of Council. RECESS Council took a recess. COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION UNFINISHED BUSINESS PROCLAMATIONS PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 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. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-25-2023. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:31 P.M., Council President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-0399. Jesse Parris and Alisha Hammett 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 23-0399 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, Sandoval, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Ortega, Sawyer (2) Page 19 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. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-2-2023. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:52 P.M., Council President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-0477. Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No one signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. William Prince of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 23-0477 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, Sandoval, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Ortega, Sawyer (2) 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. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-9-2023. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:03 P.M., Council President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-0536. Jesse Parris, Arturo Rodriguez, Tim Hernández, Alejandra Castañeda, Allen Cowgill, Florence Navarro, Omar Gonzalez, and David Olguin signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No one signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Becca Dierschow of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 23-0536 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, Sandoval, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Ortega, Sawyer (2) PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Page 20 Council President Torres announced that on Monday, July 24, 2023, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0478 changing the zoning classification for 2042 & 2062 South Bannock Street in Overland; and a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0479 changing the zoning classification for 3360 North Albion Street in Northeast Park Hill; and on Monday, July 31, 2023, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0580 changing the zoning classification for 3100 Blake Street in Five Points; a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0669 changing the zoning classification for 159 North Adams Street in Cherry Creek; and a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0672 changing the zoning classification for 3740-3850 North York Street in Clayton. Any protests against Council Bills 23-0478 or 23-0479 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, July 17, 2023. Any protests against Council Bills 23-0580, 23-0669, or 23-0672 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, July 24, 2023. ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Torres adjourned the meeting at 6:54 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 21