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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, July 31, 2023 3:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council member Watson led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Council member Watson led the Land Acknowledgement. ROLL CALL Present: Alvidrez, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Absent: Flynn, Hinds (2) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES The minutes of July 24, 2023, were distributed to members of Council. Council President Torres ordered the minutes approved. 23-1042 Minutes of Monday, July 24, 2023 Council Minutes 23-1042 were approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council members Kashmann, Gilmore, Sandoval, Watson, and Lewis offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT Block Vote A motion offered by Councilmember Watson, duly seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote: Approved the consent agenda Aye: Alvidrez, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Hinds (2) RESOLUTIONS Finance & Governance Committee Page 1 23-0956 A resolution altering the expiration dates of the terms of Adam Rice and Dee Dee DeVuyst on the Board of Adjustment. Altering the expiration dates of the terms of Adam Rice and Dee Dee DeVuyst on the Board of Adjustment. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-18-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Watson, duly seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, that Council Resolution 23-0956 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Hinds (2) 23-0957 A resolution altering the expiration date of the term of Tim Camarillo on the Board of Adjustment. Altering the expiration date of the term of Tim Camarillo on the Board of Adjustment. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-18-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Watson, duly seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, that Council Resolution 23-0957 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Hinds (2) 23-0958 A resolution altering the expiration date of the term of Liia Koiv-Haus on the Board of Adjustment. Altering the expiration date of the term of Liia Koiv-Haus on the Board of Adjustment. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-18-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Watson, duly seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, that Council Resolution 23-0958 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Hinds (2) Page 2 23-0960 A resolution approving a proposed License Agreement between the City and County of Denver and T-Mobile West LLC to place a cellular antenna on the tower at Fire Station #28, located at 2306 South Wolff Street in Council District 2. Approves a license agreement with T-Mobile West LLC, for $159,274.08 and through 6-30-2028 to place a cellular antenna on the tower at Fire Station #28, located at 2306 South Wolff Street in Council District 2 (FINAN-202368064). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-21-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-18-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Watson, duly seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, that Council Resolution 23-0960 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Hinds (2) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 23-0962 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as Leetsdale Drive, located near the intersection of Leetsdale Drive and South Monaco Street Parkway. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as Leetsdale Drive, located near the intersection of Leetsdale Drive and South Monaco Street Parkway, in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-18-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Watson, duly seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, that Council Resolution 23-0962 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Hinds (2) Page 3 23-0964 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado Department of Department of Public Health and Environment concerning the “Denver Community Active Living Coalition: Built Environment Policy” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment for $680,000 and through 6-30-2024 to fund the Active Living Coalition: Built Environmental Policy program, which funds community engagement staff positions, as well as provides micro-funding opportunities for community-identified projects focused on transportation safety, health and wellness in traditionally under resourced communities, citywide (202368802). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-21-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-18-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Watson, duly seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, that Council Resolution 23-0964 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Hinds (2) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 23-0720 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Warren Village Inc. to provide supportive housing services to 79 households experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness at a project known as Warren Village III, located at 1390 West Alameda Avenue and 1363 & 1373 West Nevada Place in Council District 7. Approves a grant agreement with Warren Village Inc. for $1,777,500 and fifteen years to provide supportive housing services located at 1390 West Alameda Avenue and 1363 & 1373 West Nevada Place in Council District 7, known as Warren Village III, to 79 households experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness (HOST-202368173). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-21-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-7-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Watson, duly seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, that Council Resolution 23-0720 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Hinds (2) Page 4 23-0725 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Warren Village Inc. to construct 89 income-restricted affordable housing units located at 1390 West Alameda Avenue and 1363 and 1373 West Nevada Place in Council District 7, which will be known known as Warren Village III. Approves a loan agreement with Warren Village Inc. for $3,810,000 and 60 years to construct 89 income-restricted affordable housing units, 79 of which will include supportive housing, located at 1390 West Alameda Avenue and 1363 and 1373 West Nevada Place in Council District 7, known as Warren Village III, with a focus on serving households that are experiencing, are at risk of experiencing homelessness, citywide (HOST-202368174). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-21-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-7-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Watson, duly seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, that Council Resolution 23-0725 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Hinds (2) 23-0739 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Warren Village at Alameda LLLP to fund 29 Homelessness Resolution Project-Based Vouchers for use at the supportive housing units at a project known as Warren Village III, located at 1390 West Alameda Avenue and 1363 and 1373 West Nevada Place in Council District 7. Approves a contract with Warren Village at Alameda LLLP for $22,702,287 and 20 years to fund 29 Homelessness Resolution Project Based Vouchers for use at the supportive housing units at Warren Village III, located at 1390 West Alameda Avenue and 1363 and 1373 West Nevada Place in Council District 7 (HOST-202368453). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-21-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-7-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Watson, duly seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, that Council Resolution 23-0739 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Hinds (2) Page 5 23-0912 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to provide 14 beds and related services for people with acute medical needs as part of the Respite Care Program, citywide. Approves a contract with Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for $720,053 and one year to provide 14 beds and related services for people with acute medical needs as part of the Respite Care Program, citywide (HOST-202368729). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-21-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-12-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Watson, duly seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, that Council Resolution 23-0912 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Hinds (2) 23-0915 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Fire-Dex GW, LLC to continue the cleaning and repair of turnout equipment used by Denver firefighters, citywide. Amends master purchase order with Fire-Dex GW LLC, formerly known as Minerva Bunker Gear Cleaners of Colorado Corp., by adding $150,000 for a new total of $900,000 and 3 months for a new end date of 10-31-2023 to continue the cleaning and repair of turnout equipment used by Denver firefighters, citywide (FIRES-202368800 / 202158628). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-21-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-12-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Watson, duly seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, that Council Resolution 23-0915 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Hinds (2) Page 6 23-0951 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and U.S. Motels Denver North, Inc. to continue providing non-congregate shelter for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, citywide. Amends a contract with U.S. Motels Denver North, Inc. by adding $671,200 for a new total of $900,000 to continue providing non-congregate shelter for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, citywide. No change to contract duration (HOST-202367041-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-21-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-12-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Watson, duly seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, that Council Resolution 23-0951 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Hinds (2) BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 23-0917 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Public Schools District One, for the city to collect trash, recycling and composting at DPS schools, citywide. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Public Schools District One (DPS) for $2,000,000 and through 6-30-2024 for the city to collect trash, recycling and composting at DPS schools, citywide (202368156). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-14-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-11-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Watson, duly seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, that Council Bill 23-0917 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Alvidrez, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Hinds (2) Page 7 23-0920 A bill for an ordinance renaming Packing House Road and a portion of North Franklin Street to North National Western Drive. Renames a portion of Packing House Road and a portion of North Franklin Street to North National Western Drive, located in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-11-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Watson, duly seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, that Council Bill 23-0920 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Alvidrez, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Hinds (2) 23-0921 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage and Flood Control District, d/b/a Mile High Flood Control District for continued design and construction of drainage and flood control improvements for Marston Lake North at Bowles Ditch. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Urban Drainage and Flood Control District (UDFCD), doing business as Mile High Flood Control District (MHFD), for $1,500,000, ($750,000 from MHFD and $750,000 from the city), for a new total of $6,000,000 for continued design and construction of drainage and flood control improvements for Marston Lake North at Bowles Ditch, in Council District 2. No change to agreement duration. (DOTI-202368674-02/202159332-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-14-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-11-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Watson, duly seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, that Council Bill 23-0921 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Alvidrez, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Hinds (2) Page 8 23-0922 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage and Flood Control District, d/b/a Mile High Flood District for continued design and construction of drainage and flood control improvements at Sanderson Gulch from Florida Avenue to Arkansas Avenue. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Urban Drainage and Flood Control District (UDFCD), doing business as Mile High Flood District (MHFD), for $2,1900,000 ($1,190,000 from MHFD and $1,000,000 from the city), for a new total of $6,131,919.38 for continued design and construction of drainage and flood control improvements at Sanderson Gulch from Florida Avenue to Arkansas Avenue, in Council District 7. No change to agreement duration (DOTI-202368614-02/202159502-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-14-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-11-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Watson, duly seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, that Council Bill 23-0922 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Alvidrez, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Hinds (2) 23-0926 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fourth Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage and Flood Control District, d/b/a Mile High Flood Control District for continued design and construction of drainage and flood control improvements for Weir Gulch from the South Platte River to 8th Avenue. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Urban Drainage and Flood Control District (UDFCD), doing business as Mile High Flood District (MHFD), by adding $4,000,000 ($2,000,000 from MHFD and $2,000,000 from the city), for a new total of $22,400,000 for continued design and construction of drainage and flood control improvements for Weir Gulch from the South Platte River to 8th Avenue, located in Council District 3. No change to agreement duration. (DOTI-202368473-02/202055100-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-14-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-11-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Watson, duly seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, that Council Bill 23-0926 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Alvidrez, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Hinds (2) Page 9 23-0927 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of right-of-way along East 20th Avenue, adjacent to 2001 North York Street, without reservations. Vacates a portion of right-of-way along East 20th Avenue, adjacent to 2001 North York Street, without reservations, in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-11-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Watson, duly seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, that Council Bill 23-0927 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Alvidrez, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Hinds (2) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 23-0916 A bill for an ordinance that amends an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Department of Human Services to continue implementing the Disability Navigator Program, which assists persons with disabilities. An ordinance that amends an intergovernmental agreement with Colorado Department of Human Services - Office of Economic Security, adding $557,186.76 for a new total of $1,778,594.85 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-2024 to continue implementing the Disability Navigator Program, which assists persons with disabilities in navigating the application and/or appeal process for federal disability benefits under the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, citywide. (SOCSV-202160615-04/ SOCSV-202160615-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-14-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-12-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Watson, duly seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, that Council Bill 23-0916 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Alvidrez, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Hinds (2) PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Tonight, there will be 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. 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. Page 10 COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION UNFINISHED BUSINESS PROCLAMATIONS PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 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. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-13-2023. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:30 P.M., Council President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-0580. Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No one signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Andrew Webb of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Watson, duly seconded by Councilmember Gilmore, that Council Bill 23-0580 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Alvidrez, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Hinds (2) 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. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-13-2023. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:48 P.M., Council President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-0669. Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No one signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Francisca Peñafiel of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Watson, duly seconded by Councilmember Gilmore, that Council Bill 23-0669 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Alvidrez, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Hinds (2) Page 11 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. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-13-2023. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:59 P.M., Council President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-0672. Fred Glick, Shannon Cox Baker, and Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No one signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Andrew Webb of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Watson, duly seconded by Councilmember Gilmore, that Council Bill 23-0672 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Alvidrez, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Hinds (2) PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Torres adjourned the meeting at 6:37 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 12