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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, August 7, 2023 3:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council member Sawyer led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Council member Sawyer led the Land Acknowledgement. ROLL CALL Present: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Absent: Alvidrez (1) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES The minutes of July 31, 2023, were distributed to members of Council. Council President Torres ordered the minutes approved. 23-1056 Minutes of Monday, July 31, 2023 Council Minutes 23-1056 were approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council President Torres and Council members Sandoval, Kashmann, Gilmore, Watson, Hinds, and Gonzales-Gutierrez offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT Block Vote A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote: Approved the consent agenda Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez (1) RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee Page 1 23-0959 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and PMAM Corporation to continue providing security alarm permitting and related services. Amends a contract with PMAM Corporation by adding $200,000 for a new total of $1,350,000 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-2024 to continue providing security alarm permitting and related services, citywide, while a new procurement is executed (EXCIS- 201522947-03/ 202367132-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-28-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-26-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0959 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez (1) 23-0969 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Nachurs Alpine Solutions, LLC, concerning runway liquid deicer at Denver International Airport. Approves a master purchase order with Nachurs Alpine Solutions, LLC for $22,700,000 and through 5-31-2025 for runway liquid deicer for Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (SC-00007863). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-28-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-26-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0969 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez (1) Finance & Governance Committee Page 2 23-0836 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Securus Technologies, LLC to continue providing phone services to inmates and their families. Amends a contract with Securus Technologies, LLC. by adding one year for a new end date of 8-31-2024 to continue providing phone services to inmates and their families at Denver County Jail and Downtown Detention Center while a competitive bid for vendors is conducted. No change to contract amount. (TECHS-201312032-03 / TECHS-202367058-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-28-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-27-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0836 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez (1) 23-0973 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Zuora, Inc. for the Wastewater Management Division's continued use and support of sanitary sewer and storm drainage billing software services. Amends a contract with Zuora, Inc. by adding $4,475,523.15 for a new total of $8,952,733.15 and three years for a new end date of 7-23-2026 for the Wastewater Management Division’s continued use and support of sanitary sewer and storm drainage billing software services, citywide (TECHS-202369042-01 / TECHS-202055087-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-28-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-25-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0973 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez (1) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Page 3 23-0982 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as West 16th Avenue, located at the intersection of West 16th Avenue and North Lowell Boulevard. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as West 16th Avenue, located at the intersection of West 16th Avenue and North Lowell Boulevard, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-25-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0982 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez (1) 23-1061 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the total sum of One Hundred and Five Thousand Dollars and no cents ($105,000.00) payable to Law Offices of Natacha M. Gutierrez and Courtney Rouse, LLC in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action captioned Courtney Rouse v. City and County of Denver and Joel Munford, which was filed in the Denver District Court, Denver, Colorado, Case No. 2022CV31370. Settles a claim involving the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. This item was approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 8-1-23. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1061 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez (1) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee Page 4 23-0766 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment to Loan Agreement between the City and County of Denver and EC Wildhorse LLC to increase the loan amount and revise the number of Low HOME Units being provided at Wildhorse Ridge development, located near Tower Road and 58th Avenue in Council District 11. Amends a loan agreement with EC Wildhorse LLC and Envolve Communities, LLC by adding $718,000 for a new total of $1,168,000 to cover increased construction costs and an additional three HOME units at Wildhorse Ridge development, located near Tower Road and 58th Avenue in Council District 11. No change to contract duration. (HOST-202160903 / HOST-202367972-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-28-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-14-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0766 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez (1) 23-0839 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Securus Technologies, LLC to continue providing video visitation and other related services for inmates in Denver facilities. Amends a contract with Securus Technologies, LLC. by adding $233,378 for a new total of $2,032,000 and one year for a new end date of 8-31-2024 to continue providing services including video visitation and tablets which allow inmates free access to legal research and library materials, educational, programmatic and religious resources, and e-messaging, citywide (SHERF-201734866-04, SHERF-202367059-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-28-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-28-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0839 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez (1) Page 5 23-0976 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Health Network, Inc. for to reallocate the budget and related scope of work to better serve the current needs of people living with HIV/AIDS, because of the HOPE Center closure. Amends a contract with Colorado Health Network, Inc., to reallocate the budget and related scope of work to better serve the current needs of people living with HIV/AIDS, because of the HOPE Center closure. No change to amount or duration (HOST-202366621/ 202369077-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-28-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-26-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0976 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez (1) 23-1062 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the total sum of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars and no cents ($25,000.00) payable to ATG Jr. LLC d/b/a Tyrone Glover Law in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action captioned Christopher Hughley v. Michael O’Donnell, et al., which was filed in the U.S. District Court, for the District of Colorado, Case No. 23-cv-170-PAB-SP. Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This resolution was approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 8-1-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1062 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez (1) BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Finance & Governance Committee Page 6 23-0981 A bill for an ordinance making an appropriation in the Wastewater Management Enterprise Fund. Appropriates $1,000,000 in the Wastewater Management Division Urban Drainage and Flood Control District Tracking fund (72701) for the General Storm - Bowles Ditch Separation project in Council District 2 that is co-funded by the Mile High Flood District (Urban Drainage and Flood Control District). The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-25-2023. Council Bill 23-0981 was ordered published. Ordered published Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 23-0963 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1600 North Hooker Street in West Colfax. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from R-2-A to G-RX-5 located at 1600 North Hooker Street in Council District 3. A public hearing will be held on Monday, 9-11-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-25-2023. Council Bill 23-0963 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 9/11/2023. Ordered published with a future required public hearing 23-0983 A bill for an ordinance designating 2241-2243 York Street as a structure for preservation. Approves an individual landmark designation for a structure located at 2241-2243 York Street in Council District 10. A public hearing will be held on Monday, 8-28-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-25-2023. Council Bill 23-0983 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 8/28/2023. Ordered published with a future required public hearing 23-0984 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 6137 East 17th Avenue Parkway in South Park Hill. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-H to U-SU-H1 located at 6137 East 17th Avenue Parkway in Council District 9. A public hearing will be held on Monday, 9-11-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-25-2023. Council Bill 23-0984 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 9/11/2023. Ordered published with a future required public hearing Page 7 23-0985 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1001 & 1015 North King Street in Villa Park. Approves a map amendment to rezone a property from E-SU-D1x to U-RH-2.5, located at 1001 & 1015 North King Street in Council District 3. A public hearing will be held on Monday, 9-11-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-25-2023. Council Bill 23-0985 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 9/11/2023. Ordered published with a future required public hearing BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Torres announced that there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0794 changing the zoning classification for 79 South Albion Street in Hilltop and a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0670 changing the zoning classification for 621 West 8th Avenue in Lincoln Park. 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 23-0967 A Proclamation Recognizing Regis University’s Federal Designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution and the Appointment of President Dr. Salvador D. Aceves A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Proclamation 23-0967 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez (1) 23-0968 A Proclamation Recognizing the Annual Brothers Redevelopment and Denver Employee Volunteer Opportunities Paint-A-Thon Day in the City and County of Denver on Saturday, August 12, 2023 A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Watson, that Council Proclamation 23-0968 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez (1) Page 8 PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 23-0794 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 79 South Albion Street in Hilltop. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-D to E-SU-D1, located at 79 South Albion Street in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-20-2023. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:03 p.m., Council President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-0794. No speakers signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up in opposition of the bill. William Prince of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0794 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez (1) 23-0670 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 621 West 8th Avenue in Lincoln Park. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-RH-3A, UO-3 to C-MS-5, located at 621 West 8th Avenue Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-20-2023. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:15 p.m., Council President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-0670. No speakers signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 23-0670 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez (1) PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Page 9 Council President Torres announced that on Monday, August 28, 2023, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0983 designating 2241-2243 York Street as a structure for preservation; and on Monday, September 11, 2023, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0963 changing the zoning classification for 1600 North Hooker Street in West Colfax; a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0984 changing the zoning classification for 6137 East 17th Avenue Parkway in South Park Hill; and a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0985 changing the zoning classification for 1001 & 1015 North King Street in Villa Park. Any protests against Council Bills 23-0963, 23-0984, or 23-0985 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Torres adjourned the meeting at 6:33 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 10