City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · August 28, 2023
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, August 28, 2023 3:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council member Flynn led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Council member Flynn led the Land Acknowledgement.
ROLL CALL
Present: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
The minutes of August 21, 2023, were distributed to members of Council. Council
President Torres ordered the minutes approved.
23-1147 Minutes of Monday, August 21, 2023
Council Minutes 23-1147 were approved
Approved
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council members Alvidrez, Kashmann, and Romero Campbell offered announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
No items were called out for a separate vote.
Block Vote
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Gilmore, to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Approved the consent agenda
Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
PROCLAMATIONS
23-1151 A Proclamation Recognizing First Responders Day on Sept. 2, 2023
(consent)
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Gilmore, that Council Proclamation 23-1151 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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RESOLUTIONS
City Council - Direct Files
23-1153 A resolution approving a proposed Grant Agreement with the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management
Agency, submitted for the “FY 2023 Shelter and Services Grant” Program.
Approves a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for
$8,617,637 and through 9-30-2025 for the 2023 Fiscal Year Shelter and Services
Grant Program, to fund sheltering and related services for newly arriving migrants
and asylum seekers, citywide (FINAN-202369952). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-18-2023. Council President
Torres approved direct filing this item on 8-24-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 23-1153 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
23-1035 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and L3Harris Technologies, Inc. to upgrade the
proprietary Public Safety Radio System (PSRS) and provide ongoing
maintenance and support at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with L3Harris Technologies, Inc. for $3,808,387.04 and 5 years
plus one 2-year extension, to upgrade the proprietary Public Safety Radio System
(PSRS) and provide ongoing maintenance and support, in Council District 11
(PLANE-202264092). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 9-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 8-16-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 23-1035 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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23-1073 A resolution approving a proposed Sponsorship Agreement with
Pernod Ricard USA, LLC for sponsorship opportunities and exclusivity of
spirits sold at Red Rocks Amphitheatre & Visitor Center, the McNichols
Civic Center Building, the Denver Coliseum, and the Colorado Convention
Center.
Approves a sponsorship contract with Pernod Ricard USA, LLC for $1,175,000 and
through 12-31-2025 for sponsorship opportunities and exclusivity of spirits sold at
Red Rocks Amphitheatre & Visitor Center, the McNichols Civic Center Building, the
Denver Coliseum, and the Colorado Convention Center (THTRS-202266262). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
9-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-16-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 23-1073 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-1075 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between
the City and County of Denver and United Western Denver, LLC to purchase
sand for the airside runways to assist in runway operations during winter
conditions at Denver International Airport.
Approves a master purchase order with United Western Denver, LLC. for $1,000,000
and one year plus 4 one-year options to extend to purchase sand for the airside
runways to assist in runway operations during winter conditions at Denver
International Airport, in Council District 11 (SC-00008101). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-18-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-16-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 23-1075 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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23-1080 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between
the City and County of Denver and JBT AeroTech Corporation to provide
replacement passenger loading bridges and related equipment at Denver
International Airport.
Approves a master purchase order with JBT Aero Tech Corporation for $12,500,000
and through 7-31-2026 to provide 18 replacement passenger loading bridges and
related equipment at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11
(SC-00007611). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 9-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 8-16-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 23-1080 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-1084 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Service America Corporation
doing business as Sodexo Live! to remove a restaurant space from this
Concession Agreement at the Colorado Convention Center, in Council
District 10.
Amends a revenue agreement with Service American Corporation to update the
name to Service America Corporation, doing business as Sodexo Live! and to
eliminate their responsibility of finding a restaurant tenant at the Colorado
Convention Center in Council District 10. No change to amount or duration
(THTRS-202369160-02/ THTRS-201950097-00). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-18-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 8-16-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 23-1084 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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23-1086 A resolution approving a proposed Performance Loan Agreement
with Inner City Health Center to finance the renovation of the existing
health care facility located at 3800 North York Street, in Council District 9.
Approves a performance loan with Inner City Health Center for $790,000 and ending
6-30-2024 to finance the renovation of their existing healthcare facility located at
3800 North York Street, in Council District 9 (OEDEV-202263936). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-18-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-16-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 23-1086 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Finance & Governance Committee
23-1057 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Runbeck Election Services, Inc.
to purchase additional elections hardware, software, and related services,
citywide.
Amends a contract with Runbeck Election Services, Inc., by adding $718,756 for a
new total of $1,210,536 and four years for a new ending date of 12-31-2027 to
purchase a second mail sorter unit, software license and extended warranty
agreement to increase speed of the ballot counting process, citywide
(CLERK-202369075 / CLERK-202265259). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-18-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 8-15-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 23-1057 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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23-1071 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
with Ernst & Young US LLP to amend the scope of services to include
research, benchmarking and financial analysis related to health care
provided by Denver Health and Hospital Authority (DHHA).
Amends a contract with Ernst & Young US LLP to amend the scope of services to
include research, benchmarking and financial analysis related to health care
provided by Denver Health and Hospital Authority (DHHA). No change to contract
amount or duration (FINAN- 202369089-02/FINAN-202159995-00). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-18-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-15-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 23-1071 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-1082 A resolution approving a proposed amendment to master purchase
order with Colorado Kenworth, LLC, d/b/a MHC Kenworth, by adding
$1,100,000 for a new total of $1,500,000 to continue providing new
medium and heavy-duty truck parts and services for city vehicles,
citywide.
Amends a master purchase order with Colorado Kenworth, doing business as MHC
Kenworth, by adding $1,100,000 for a new total of $1,500,000 to continue providing
new medium and heavy-duty truck parts and services for city vehicles, citywide. No
change to duration (SC-00007099). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 9-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 8-15-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 23-1082 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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23-1106 A resolution approving a proposed master purchase order with
Pallet PBC Inc., for the purchase of shelters to support getting people
experiencing unsheltered homelessness safety indoors, citywide.
Approves a master purchase order with Pallet PBC Inc. for $7,000,000 and through
8-31-2024, plus 1 one-year option to extend, for 200 pallet units and associated
home furnishings that will support getting people experiencing unsheltered
homelessness safely indoors, citywide (SC-00008309). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-18-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-22-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 23-1106 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
23-1064 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 Conejos
Place, North Grove Street, West 16th Avenue, and North Hooker Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as public alley, bounded by West
Conejos Place, North Grove Street, West 16th Avenue, and North Hooker Street in
Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
8-15-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 23-1064 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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23-1065 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system parcels of land as: 1) South Broadway, located at the
intersection of South Broadway and West Yale Avenue; 2) West Yale
Avenue, located at the intersection of West Yale Avenue and South
Broadway; and 3) Public Alley, bounded by West Yale Avenue, South
Acoma Street, West Vassar Avenue, and South Broadway.
Dedicates 3 parcels of land as public right-of-way as 1) South Broadway, located at
the intersection of South Broadway and West Yale Avenue, 2) West Yale Avenue,
located at the intersection of West Yale Avenue and South Broadway, and 3) public
alley, bounded by West Yale Avenue, South Acoma Street, West Vassar Avenue, and
South Broadway, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 8-15-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 23-1065 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-1066 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as a public alley bounded by Wynkoop
Street, 35th Street, North Brighton Boulevard, and 31st Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as public alley, bounded by
Wynkoop Street, 35th Street, North Brighton Boulevard and 31st Street, in Council
District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-15-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 23-1066 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-1067 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Insituform Technologies, LLC to rehabilitate
approximately 84,000 linear feet of sanitary and storm pipe, citywide.
Approves a contract with Insituform Technologies, LLC for $4,247,898 and one year
to rehabilitate approximately 84,000 linear feet of sanitary and storm pipe, citywide
(DOTI-202366921). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 9-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 8-15-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 23-1067 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
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Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-1068 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system parcels of land as: 1) East Evans Avenue, located near the
intersection of East Evans Avenue and South Monaco Street Parkway; and
2) South Monaco Street Parkway, located near the intersection of East
Evans Avenue, and South Monaco Street Parkway.
Dedicates two parcels of land as public right-of-way as 1) East Evans Avenue,
located near the intersection of East Evans Avenue and South Monaco Street
Parkway, and 2) South Monaco Street Parkway, located near the intersection of East
Evans Avenue, and South Monaco Street Parkway, in Council District 6. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-15-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 23-1068 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-1069 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Wilson & Company, Inc.
Engineers & Architects to include additional scope required as part of
federal funding to finish designing a new pedestrian and bicycle bridge
connecting Jewell Avenue over the railroad Consolidated Main Line (CML)
and US 85 (South Santa Fe Drive) as part of the Elevate Denver Bond
program in Council District 7.
Amends a contract with Wilson & Company, Inc. Engineers & Architects by adding
$262,728 for a new total of $1,679,962 and 41 months for a new end date of
12-31-2026 to include additional scope required as part of federal funding to finish
designing a new pedestrian and bicycle bridge connecting Jewell Avenue over the
railroad Consolidated Main Line (CML) and US 85 (South Santa Fe Drive) as part of
the Elevate Denver Bond program in Council District 7 (DOTI-202368816-01 /
202159138). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 9-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
8-15-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 23-1069 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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23-1076 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Norris Design, Inc. to continue
on-call landscape architectural planning, design, and consulting services
for parks and parks facilities, citywide.
Amends a contract with Norris Design, Inc., by adding 20 months and 3 weeks for a
new end date of 10-31-2024 to continue on-call landscape architectural planning,
design, and consulting services for parks and parks facilities, citywide. No change to
contract amount (PARKS-202368123 / PARKS 201947762). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-18-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-15-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 23-1076 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-1077 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Matrix Design Group, Inc. for
on-call landscape architectural planning, design, and consulting services
for parks and parks facilities, citywide.
Amends a contract with Matrix Design Group, Inc. by adding 18 months and 3 weeks
for a new end date of 10-31-2024 for on-call landscape architectural planning,
design, and consulting services for parks and parks facilities, citywide. No change to
contract amount (PARKS-202368124 / PARKS-20194769159). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-18-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-15-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 23-1077 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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23-1078 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Logan Simpson Design, Inc. for
on-call landscape architectural planning, design, and consulting services
for parks and parks facilities, citywide.
Amends a contract with Logan Simpson Design, Inc. by adding 18 months and 3
weeks for a new end date of 10-31-2024 for on-call landscape architectural planning,
design, and consulting services for parks and parks facilities, citywide. No change to
contract amount (PARKS-202368179 / PARKS-201947733). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-18-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-15-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 23-1078 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-1079 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
Mellon Foundation concerning the “Monuments Project Grant” program and
the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with Mellon Foundation for $2,300,000 and three years
for two projects at Civic Center Park including 1) a monument audit and 2) to
engage community, design and construct a commemoration of the “Gang of 19” and
the disability rights movement at the Greek Theater South Plaza, in Council District
10 (PARKS-202368902). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 9-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 8-15-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 23-1079 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
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23-1050 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment to Loan
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and 1275 Sherman LLC
to revise the designated unit mix of affordable units at Capitol Square
Apartments located at 1295 Sherman Street in Council District 10.
Amends the loan agreement with 1275 Sherman LLC to match the covenant stated
unit mix at Capitol Square Apartments, comprised of 103 affordable apartments
located at 1295 Sherman Street in Council District 10. No change to contract amount
or duration (HOST-202369023-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 9-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 8-16-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 23-1050 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-1074 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Point b(e) Strategies, LLC to
provide a new deadline by which the final project report will be completed
for a program funding service providers and small businesses.
Amends a contract with Point b(e) Strategies, LLC by adding one month for a new
end date of 11-30-2023 to provide additional time and a new deadline by which the
final project report will be completed for a program funding service providers and
small businesses focused on combating isolation, loneliness, and disengagement
from critical services for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities
(ID/D), citywide. No change to contract amount (SOCSV-202368759 / 202055724).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
9-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-16-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 23-1074 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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23-1118 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the
sum of four million seven hundred twenty thousand dollars
($4,720,000.00) made payable to Kurtzman Carson Consultants d/b/a
KCC, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the arrest class
portion of the civil action captioned Elisabeth Epps, et al. v. City and County
of Denver, et al., which was filed in the United States District Court for the
District of Colorado, Case Nos. 1:20-cv-1878-RBJ-KLM &
1:20-cv-1922-RBJ-MEH (consol.).
Settles a class action lawsuit involving the Denver Police Department. This resolution
was approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 8-22-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Gilmore, that Council Resolution 23-1118 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
23-1047 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4710
North Lincoln Street and 4748 North Leaf Court in Globeville.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-D to U-TU-C located at
4710 North Lincoln Street and 4748 North Leaf Court in Council District 9. If ordered
published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 9-25-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-15-2023.
Council Bill 23-1047 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
9/25/2023.
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
23-0795 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and School District No. 1, to provide
behavioral health-related programming to youth.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with School District No. 1 (Denver Public
Schools) for $861,100 and through 07-31-2024 to provide behavioral health-related
programming to youth, including a community liaison program, behavioral health
employment pipeline, and access to a Wellness Winnie team, citywide
(ENVHL-202368548). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 9-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 6-21-2023.
Council Bill 23-0795 was ordered published
Ordered published
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
23-1037 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage
and Flood Control District d/b/a Mile High Flood District for the
construction of drainage and flood control improvements to the South
Platte River.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement Urban Drainage and Flood Control District
doing business as Mile High Flood District (MHFD), by adding $1,950,000 in city funds
and $2,970,000 in MHFD funds for a new combined total of $5,270,000, for the
construction of drainage and flood control improvements to the South Platte River in
Council District 7. No change to agreement duration (202368267/202160713-02).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
9-11-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-8-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Gilmore, that Council Bill 23-1037 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en
bloc, carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
23-1054 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
Colorado Department of Human Services for the continued use of the
Equifax Verification Services.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Colorado Department of Human
Service - Office of Child Support Services by adding $1,257,671.59 for a new total of
$2,484,546.19 and 13 months for a new end date of 6-30-2024, to ensure Denver
Human Services can continue to use Equifax Verification Services, citywide (SOCSV
-202369017-01 / SOCSV-202263659-00). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-11-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 8-9-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Gilmore, that Council Bill 23-1054 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en
bloc, carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Torres announced that tonight, there will be a required public hearing
on Council Bill 23-0983 designating 2241-2243 York Street as a structure for
preservation. 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.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PROCLAMATIONS
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 7-25-2023.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:33 p.m., Council
President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-0983. Michael Flowers
and Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up in
opposition of the bill. Becca Dierschow of Community Planning and Development
delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 23-0983 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by
the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Torres announced that on Monday, September 25, 2023, Council will
hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-1047 changing the zoning classification
for 4710 North Lincoln Street and 4748 North Leaf Court in Globeville. Any protests
against Council Bill 23-1047 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on
Monday, September 18, 2023.
ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President
Torres adjourned the meeting at 6:09 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
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City Council Meeting of Monday, August 28, 2023
City and County of Denver
Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez - At Large Paul Kashmann - District 6
Sarah Parady - At Large Flor Alvidrez - District 7
Amanda P. Sandoval - District 1 Shontel M. Lewis - District 8
Kevin Flynn - District 2 Darrell Watson - District 9
Jamie Torres - District 3 Chris Hinds - District 10
Diana Romero Campbell - District 4 Stacie Gilmore - District 11
Amanda Sawyer - District 5 Bonita Roznos - Executive Director
Room 450
City & County Building
1437 Bannock Street
Denver CO 80202
Phone: 720-337-2000
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
23-1147 Minutes of Monday, August 21, 2023
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
23-1151 A Proclamation Recognizing First Responders Day on Sept. 2, 2023
(consent)
Sponsor Flynn
RESOLUTIONS
City Council - Direct Files
23-1153 A resolution approving a proposed Grant Agreement with the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management
Agency, submitted for the “FY 2023 Shelter and Services Grant” Program.
Approves a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for
$8,617,637 and through 9-30-2025 for the 2023 Fiscal Year Shelter and Services
Grant Program, to fund sheltering and related services for newly arriving migrants
and asylum seekers, citywide (FINAN-202369952). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-18-2023. Council President
Torres approved direct filing this item on 8-24-2023.
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Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
23-1035 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and L3Harris Technologies, Inc. to upgrade the
proprietary Public Safety Radio System (PSRS) and provide ongoing
maintenance and support at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with L3Harris Technologies, Inc. for $3,808,387.04 and 5 years
plus one 2-year extension, to upgrade the proprietary Public Safety Radio System
(PSRS) and provide ongoing maintenance and support, in Council District 11
(PLANE-202264092). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 9-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 8-16-2023.
23-1073 A resolution approving a proposed Sponsorship Agreement with
Pernod Ricard USA, LLC for sponsorship opportunities and exclusivity of
spirits sold at Red Rocks Amphitheatre & Visitor Center, the McNichols
Civic Center Building, the Denver Coliseum, and the Colorado Convention
Center.
Approves a sponsorship contract with Pernod Ricard USA, LLC for $1,175,000 and
through 12-31-2025 for sponsorship opportunities and exclusivity of spirits sold at
Red Rocks Amphitheatre & Visitor Center, the McNichols Civic Center Building, the
Denver Coliseum, and the Colorado Convention Center (THTRS-202266262). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
9-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-16-2023.
23-1075 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and United Western Denver, LLC to
purchase sand for the airside runways to assist in runway operations
during winter conditions at Denver International Airport.
Approves a master purchase order with United Western Denver, LLC. for $1,000,000
and one year plus 4 one-year options to extend to purchase sand for the airside
runways to assist in runway operations during winter conditions at Denver
International Airport, in Council District 11 (SC-00008101). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-18-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-16-2023.
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23-1080 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and JBT AeroTech Corporation to
provide replacement passenger loading bridges and related equipment at
Denver International Airport.
Approves a master purchase order with JBT Aero Tech Corporation for $12,500,000
and through 7-31-2026 to provide 18 replacement passenger loading bridges and
related equipment at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11
(SC-00007611). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 9-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 8-16-2023.
23-1084 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Service America Corporation
doing business as Sodexo Live! to remove a restaurant space from this
Concession Agreement at the Colorado Convention Center, in Council
District 10.
Amends a revenue agreement with Service American Corporation to update the
name to Service America Corporation, doing business as Sodexo Live! and to
eliminate their responsibility of finding a restaurant tenant at the Colorado
Convention Center in Council District 10. No change to amount or duration
(THTRS-202369160-02/ THTRS-201950097-00). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-18-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 8-16-2023.
23-1086 A resolution approving a proposed Performance Loan Agreement
with Inner City Health Center to finance the renovation of the existing
health care facility located at 3800 North York Street, in Council District 9.
Approves a performance loan with Inner City Health Center for $790,000 and ending
6-30-2024 to finance the renovation of their existing healthcare facility located at
3800 North York Street, in Council District 9 (OEDEV-202263936). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-18-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-16-2023.
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Finance & Governance Committee
23-1057 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Runbeck Election Services, Inc.
to purchase additional elections hardware, software, and related services,
citywide.
Amends a contract with Runbeck Election Services, Inc., by adding $718,756 for a
new total of $1,210,536 and four years for a new ending date of 12-31-2027 to
purchase a second mail sorter unit, software license and extended warranty
agreement to increase speed of the ballot counting process, citywide
(CLERK-202369075 / CLERK-202265259). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-18-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 8-15-2023.
23-1071 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
with Ernst & Young US LLP to amend the scope of services to include
research, benchmarking and financial analysis related to health care
provided by Denver Health and Hospital Authority (DHHA).
Amends a contract with Ernst & Young US LLP to amend the scope of services to
include research, benchmarking and financial analysis related to health care
provided by Denver Health and Hospital Authority (DHHA). No change to contract
amount or duration (FINAN- 202369089-02/FINAN-202159995-00). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-18-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-15-2023.
23-1082 A resolution approving a proposed amendment to master purchase
order with Colorado Kenworth, LLC, d/b/a MHC Kenworth, by adding
$1,100,000 for a new total of $1,500,000 to continue providing new
medium and heavy-duty truck parts and services for city vehicles,
citywide.
Amends a master purchase order with Colorado Kenworth, doing business as MHC
Kenworth, by adding $1,100,000 for a new total of $1,500,000 to continue providing
new medium and heavy-duty truck parts and services for city vehicles, citywide. No
change to duration (SC-00007099). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 9-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 8-15-2023.
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23-1106 A resolution approving a proposed master purchase order with
Pallet PBC Inc., for the purchase of shelters to support getting people
experiencing unsheltered homelessness safety indoors, citywide.
Approves a master purchase order with Pallet PBC Inc. for $7,000,000 and through
8-31-2024, plus 1 one-year option to extend, for 200 pallet units and associated
home furnishings that will support getting people experiencing unsheltered
homelessness safely indoors, citywide (SC-00008309). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-18-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-22-2023.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
23-1064 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
Conejos Place, North Grove Street, West 16th Avenue, and North Hooker
Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as public alley, bounded by West
Conejos Place, North Grove Street, West 16th Avenue, and North Hooker Street in
Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
8-15-2023.
23-1065 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system parcels of land as: 1) South Broadway, located at the
intersection of South Broadway and West Yale Avenue; 2) West Yale
Avenue, located at the intersection of West Yale Avenue and South
Broadway; and 3) Public Alley, bounded by West Yale Avenue, South
Acoma Street, West Vassar Avenue, and South Broadway.
Dedicates 3 parcels of land as public right-of-way as 1) South Broadway, located at
the intersection of South Broadway and West Yale Avenue, 2) West Yale Avenue,
located at the intersection of West Yale Avenue and South Broadway, and 3) public
alley, bounded by West Yale Avenue, South Acoma Street, West Vassar Avenue, and
South Broadway, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 8-15-2023.
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23-1066 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as a public alley bounded by Wynkoop
Street, 35th Street, North Brighton Boulevard, and 31st Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as public alley, bounded by
Wynkoop Street, 35th Street, North Brighton Boulevard and 31st Street, in Council
District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-15-2023.
23-1067 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Insituform Technologies, LLC to rehabilitate
approximately 84,000 linear feet of sanitary and storm pipe, citywide.
Approves a contract with Insituform Technologies, LLC for $4,247,898 and one year
to rehabilitate approximately 84,000 linear feet of sanitary and storm pipe, citywide
(DOTI-202366921). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 9-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 8-15-2023.
23-1068 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system parcels of land as: 1) East Evans Avenue, located near
the intersection of East Evans Avenue and South Monaco Street Parkway;
and 2) South Monaco Street Parkway, located near the intersection of East
Evans Avenue, and South Monaco Street Parkway.
Dedicates two parcels of land as public right-of-way as 1) East Evans Avenue,
located near the intersection of East Evans Avenue and South Monaco Street
Parkway, and 2) South Monaco Street Parkway, located near the intersection of East
Evans Avenue, and South Monaco Street Parkway, in Council District 6. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-15-2023.
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23-1069 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Wilson & Company, Inc.
Engineers & Architects to include additional scope required as part of
federal funding to finish designing a new pedestrian and bicycle bridge
connecting Jewell Avenue over the railroad Consolidated Main Line (CML)
and US 85 (South Santa Fe Drive) as part of the Elevate Denver Bond
program in Council District 7.
Amends a contract with Wilson & Company, Inc. Engineers & Architects by adding
$262,728 for a new total of $1,679,962 and 41 months for a new end date of
12-31-2026 to include additional scope required as part of federal funding to finish
designing a new pedestrian and bicycle bridge connecting Jewell Avenue over the
railroad Consolidated Main Line (CML) and US 85 (South Santa Fe Drive) as part of
the Elevate Denver Bond program in Council District 7 (DOTI-202368816-01 /
202159138). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 9-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
8-15-2023.
23-1076 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Norris Design, Inc. to continue
on-call landscape architectural planning, design, and consulting services
for parks and parks facilities, citywide.
Amends a contract with Norris Design, Inc., by adding 20 months and 3 weeks for a
new end date of 10-31-2024 to continue on-call landscape architectural planning,
design, and consulting services for parks and parks facilities, citywide. No change to
contract amount (PARKS-202368123 / PARKS 201947762). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-18-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-15-2023.
23-1077 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Matrix Design Group, Inc. for
on-call landscape architectural planning, design, and consulting services
for parks and parks facilities, citywide.
Amends a contract with Matrix Design Group, Inc. by adding 18 months and 3 weeks
for a new end date of 10-31-2024 for on-call landscape architectural planning,
design, and consulting services for parks and parks facilities, citywide. No change to
contract amount (PARKS-202368124 / PARKS-20194769159). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-18-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-15-2023.
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23-1078 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Logan Simpson Design, Inc. for
on-call landscape architectural planning, design, and consulting services
for parks and parks facilities, citywide.
Amends a contract with Logan Simpson Design, Inc. by adding 18 months and 3
weeks for a new end date of 10-31-2024 for on-call landscape architectural planning,
design, and consulting services for parks and parks facilities, citywide. No change to
contract amount (PARKS-202368179 / PARKS-201947733). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-18-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-15-2023.
23-1079 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
Mellon Foundation concerning the “Monuments Project Grant” program and
the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with Mellon Foundation for $2,300,000 and three years
for two projects at Civic Center Park including 1) a monument audit and 2) to
engage community, design and construct a commemoration of the “Gang of 19” and
the disability rights movement at the Greek Theater South Plaza, in Council District
10 (PARKS-202368902). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 9-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 8-15-2023.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
23-1050 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment to Loan
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and 1275 Sherman LLC
to revise the designated unit mix of affordable units at Capitol Square
Apartments located at 1295 Sherman Street in Council District 10.
Amends the loan agreement with 1275 Sherman LLC to match the covenant stated
unit mix at Capitol Square Apartments, comprised of 103 affordable apartments
located at 1295 Sherman Street in Council District 10. No change to contract amount
or duration (HOST-202369023-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 9-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 8-16-2023.
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23-1074 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Point b(e) Strategies, LLC to
provide a new deadline by which the final project report will be completed
for a program funding service providers and small businesses.
Amends a contract with Point b(e) Strategies, LLC by adding one month for a new
end date of 11-30-2023 to provide additional time and a new deadline by which the
final project report will be completed for a program funding service providers and
small businesses focused on combating isolation, loneliness, and disengagement
from critical services for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities
(ID/D), citywide. No change to contract amount (SOCSV-202368759 / 202055724).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
9-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-16-2023.
23-1118 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the
sum of four million seven hundred twenty thousand dollars
($4,720,000.00) made payable to Kurtzman Carson Consultants d/b/a
KCC, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the arrest class
portion of the civil action captioned Elisabeth Epps, et al. v. City and County
of Denver, et al., which was filed in the United States District Court for the
District of Colorado, Case Nos. 1:20-cv-1878-RBJ-KLM &
1:20-cv-1922-RBJ-MEH (consol.).
Settles a class action lawsuit involving the Denver Police Department. This resolution
was approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 8-22-2023.
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
23-1047 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4710
North Lincoln Street and 4748 North Leaf Court in Globeville.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-D to U-TU-C located at
4710 North Lincoln Street and 4748 North Leaf Court in Council District 9. If ordered
published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 9-25-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-15-2023.
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
23-0795 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and School District No. 1, to provide
behavioral health-related programming to youth.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with School District No. 1 (Denver Public
Schools) for $861,100 and through 07-31-2024 to provide behavioral health-related
programming to youth, including a community liaison program, behavioral health
employment pipeline, and access to a Wellness Winnie team, citywide
(ENVHL-202368548). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 9-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 6-21-2023.
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
23-1037 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage
and Flood Control District d/b/a Mile High Flood District for the
construction of drainage and flood control improvements to the South
Platte River.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement Urban Drainage and Flood Control District
doing business as Mile High Flood District (MHFD), by adding $1,950,000 in city funds
and $2,970,000 in MHFD funds for a new combined total of $5,270,000, for the
construction of drainage and flood control improvements to the South Platte River in
Council District 7. No change to agreement duration (202368267/202160713-02).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
9-11-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-8-2023.
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
23-1054 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
Colorado Department of Human Services for the continued use of the
Equifax Verification Services.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Colorado Department of Human
Service - Office of Child Support Services by adding $1,257,671.59 for a new total of
$2,484,546.19 and 13 months for a new end date of 6-30-2024, to ensure Denver
Human Services can continue to use Equifax Verification Services, citywide (SOCSV
-202369017-01 / SOCSV-202263659-00). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-11-2023. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 8-9-2023.
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0983
designating 2241-2243 York Street as a structure for preservation. Anyone
wishing to speak on any of these matters must go online to sign up during
the recess of Council.
RECESS
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR
SESSION
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PROCLAMATIONS
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 7-25-2023.
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dependent upon publication, on Monday, September 25, 2023, Council will
hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-1047 changing the zoning
classification for 4710 North Lincoln Street and 4748 North Leaf Court in
Globeville. Any protests against Council Bill 23-1047 must be filed with the
Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, September 18, 2023.
ADJOURN
PENDING
FOR 9-18-23
23-1026 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 325 &
329 North Detroit Street in Cherry Creek.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from PUD 5 & G-MU-5 to C-CCN-4,
located at 325 and 329 North Detroit Street in Council District 5. A public hearing will
be held on Monday, 9-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 8-8-2023.
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