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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, September 11, 2023 3:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council member Kashmann led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Council member Kashmann led the Land Acknowledgement. ROLL CALL Present: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Absent: Parady (1) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES The minutes of August 28, 2023, were distributed to members of Council. Council President Torres ordered the minutes approved. 23-1171 Minutes of Monday, August 28, 2023. Council Minutes 23-1171 were approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council President Torres and Council members Flynn, Sawyer, Alvidrez, Watson, Gonzales-Gutierrez and Lewis offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS 23-1209 A Proclamation Honoring the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists A motion offered by Councilmember Lewis, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Proclamation 23-1209 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady (1) RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT Items called out for a separate vote: BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Finance & Governance Committee Page 1 23-1083 A bill for an ordinance authorizing and approving an amendment to the 3015 East Colfax Urban Redevelopment Plan. Amends the 3015 East Colfax Urban Redevelopment Plan in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-15-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1083 be ordered published, carried by the following vote: Ordered published Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (10) Nay: Gonzales-Gutierrez, Lewis (2) Absent: Parady (1) PENDING 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. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-25-2023. Final Consideration 9-25-2023 | Required Public Hearing A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0963 be taken out of order, carried by the following vote: Took out of order Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady (1) A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0963 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was followed by a motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0963 be postponed to a date certain to the City Council, due back on 9/25/2023, carried by the following vote: Postponed to a date certain Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Lewis, Parady (2) Block Vote A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, 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, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Page 2 Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady (1) RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 23-1098 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and QWEST CORPORATION to lease space that will be used to provide regulated telecommunication services at Denver International Airport. Approves a lease agreement with Qwest Corporation for $2,806,600 and through 8-31-2032 to lease approximately 4,496 square feet of space that will be used to provide regulated telecommunication services that are critical to Denver International Airport and its tenants, located in Council District 11 (PLANE-202264869). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-25-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-23-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1098 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady (1) 23-1130 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and Big Toe Towing LLC to continue providing towing services at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with Big Toe Towing LLC by adding $350,000 for a new total of $1,942,620 to continue providing 24-hour on-site, standby, and contingency towing services at Denver International Airport in Council District 11. No change to contract duration. (PLANE-202368284-01 /PLANE -202157902). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-2-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-30-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1130 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady (1) Page 3 23-1140 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and T-Mobile West LLC to locate and maintain cellular service infrastructure at the Colorado Convention Center, in Council District 10. Approves a lease agreement with T-Mobile West LLC (T-Mobile) for $846,034 and through 6-30-2033, plus 3 five-year options to extend, to locate and maintain cellular service infrastructure at the Colorado Convention Center, in Council District 10 (THTRS-202264381). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-2-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-30-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1140 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady (1) 23-1141 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC to locate and maintain cellular service infrastructure at the Colorado Convention Center, in Council District 10. Approves a lease agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC doing business as AT&T Mobility, for $846,034 and through 6-30-2033, plus 3 five-year options to extend to locate and maintain cellular service infrastructure at the Colorado Convention Center, in Council District 10 (THTRS-202264378). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-2-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-30-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1141 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady (1) Page 4 23-1142 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Cellco Partnership to locate and maintain cellular service infrastructure at the Colorado Convention Center, in Council District 10. Approves a lease agreement with Cellco Partnership, doing business as Verizon Wireless Services LLC for $846,034 and through 6-30-2033, plus 3 five-year options to extend, to locate and maintain cellular service infrastructure at the Colorado Convention Center, in Council District 10 (THTRS-202264384). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-2-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-30-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1142 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady (1) Finance & Governance Committee 23-1105 A resolution approving a proposed Fifth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Lewan & Associates, Inc. to continue providing support for a managed print services program. Amends a contract with Lewan & Associates, Inc., doing business as Xerox Business Solutions Southwest, by adding two years for a new end date of 9-30-2025 to continue providing support for a managed print services program, while allowing the city additional time for malfunctioning printers under this contract to be phased out, citywide. No change to amount. (TECH-202368944-05 / TECH-201416395). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-25-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-22-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1105 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady (1) Page 5 23-1115 A resolution approving the City Council appointment of Councilwoman Diana Romero Campbell to the Prosperity Denver Fund Board of Directors. Approving the City Council appointment of Councilwoman Diana Romero Campbell to the Prosperity Denver Fund Board of Directors. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-29-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1115 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady (1) 23-1144 A resolution approving a proposed master purchase order with Senergy Petroleum, LLC, for $825,000 through June 30, 2024, to provide and deliver bulk propane for use by various city agencies, citywide, and dispensing equipment at other locations, citywide. Approves a master purchase order with Senergy Petroleum, LLC for $825,000 and through 6-30-2024 to provide and deliver bulk propane for use by various city agencies, citywide (SC-00008021). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-2-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-29-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1144 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady (1) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Page 6 23-1099 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Studio Campo to provide planning, design, and project implementation oversight services for Denver Parks and Recreation projects, citywide. Approves a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) on-call contract with Studio Campo for $750,000 and three years to provide planning, design, and project implementation oversight services for Denver Parks and Recreation projects, citywide (PARKS-202369134). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-25-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-22-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1099 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady (1) 23-1100 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Studio Superbloom, LLC to provide planning, design, and project implementation oversight services for Denver Parks and Recreation projects, citywide. Approves a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) on-call contract with Studio Superbloom, LLC for $750,000 and three years to provide planning, design, and project implementation oversight services for Denver Parks and Recreation projects, citywide (PARKS-202369136). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-25-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-22-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1100 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady (1) Page 7 23-1101 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Em Dub Design LLC to provide planning, design, and project implementation oversight services for Denver Parks and Recreation projects, citywide. Approves a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) on-call contract with Em Dub Design LLC for $750,000 and three years to provide planning, design, and project implementation oversight services for Denver Parks and Recreation projects, citywide (PARKS-202369184). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-25-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-22-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1101 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady (1) 23-1102 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Flow Design Collaborative, Inc. to provide planning, design, and project implementation oversight services for Denver Parks and Recreation projects, citywide. Approves a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) on-call contract with Flow Design Collaborative for $750,000 and three years to provide planning, design, and project implementation oversight services for Denver Parks and Recreation projects, citywide (PARKS-202369133). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-25-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-22-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1102 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady (1) Page 8 23-1103 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Bishop and Layton Design, Inc. to provide planning, design, and project implementation oversight services for Denver Parks and Recreation projects, citywide. Approves a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) on-call contract with Bishop & Layton Design, Inc. for $750,000 and three years to provide planning, design, and project implementation oversight services for Denver Parks and Recreation projects, citywide (PARKS-202369135). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-25-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-22-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1103 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady (1) 23-1120 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as: 1) South Quebec Street, located near the intersection of South Quebec Street and East Layton Avenue; and 2) South Quebec Street, located near the intersection of South Quebec Street and East Chenango Avenue. Dedicates two parcels of land as public right-of-way 1) South Quebec Street and East Layton Avenue, and 2) South Quebec Street, located near the intersection of South Quebec Street and East Chenango Avenue in Council District 4. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-29-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1120 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady (1) Page 9 23-1121 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as a public alley bounded by South Acoma Street, West Wesley Avenue, South Broadway, and West Iliff Avenue. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as public alley, bounded by South Acoma Street, West Wesley Avenue, South Broadway, and West Iliff Avenue, located in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-29-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1121 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady (1) 23-1122 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as East Dakota Avenue, located at the intersection of East Dakota Avenue and South Fairfax Street. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as East Dakota Avenue, located at the intersection of East Dakota Avenue and South Fairfax Street in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-29-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1122 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady (1) 23-1123 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as North Uinta Street, located at the intersection of North Uinta Street and East 36th Avenue. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as North Uinta Street, located at the intersection of North Uinta Street and East 36th Avenue in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-29-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1123 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady (1) Page 10 23-1124 A resolution approving a proposed purchase order with Joe Johnson Equipment LLC for $510,570 for two street sweepers. Approves the purchase order with Joe Johnson Equipment for $510,570 for two street sweepers (PO-00135780). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-2-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-29-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1124 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady (1) 23-1135 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as a South Monaco Street Parkway, located at the intersection of South Monaco Street Parkway and East Kennedy Avenue. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as South Monaco Street Parkway, located at the intersection of South Monaco Street Parkway and East Kentucky Avenue, in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-29-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1135 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady (1) 23-1136 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as: 1) East Warren Avenue, located at the intersection of East Warren Avenue and South Albion Street; and 2) South Albion Street, located at the intersection of South Albion Street and East Warren Avenue. Dedicates two parcels of land as public right-of-way as 1) East Warren Avenue, located at the intersection of East Warren Avenue and South Albion Street, and 2) South Albion Street, located at the intersection of South Albion Street and East Warren Avenue, in Council District 4. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-29-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1136 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Page 11 Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady (1) 23-1137 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as South Ash Street, located near the intersection of South Ash Street and East Warren Avenue. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as South Ash Street, located near the intersection of South Ash Street and East Warren Avenue, in Council district 4. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-29-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1137 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady (1) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 23-0997 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Mile High 360 to provide their students with daily access to nutritious and culturally responsive food, food systems, such as gardens, and education around healthy eating. Approves a grant agreement with Mile High Squash, doing business as Mile High 360, for $971,641 and through 12-31-2025, as part of the city’s Healthy Food for Denver’s Kid’s Initiative to provide their students aged 18-years and younger, daily access to nutritious and culturally responsive food, food systems, such as gardens, and education around healthy eating, located in Council District 3 (ENVHL-202368596). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-25-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-2-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0997 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady (1) Page 12 23-0998 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Jewish Family Service of Colorado, Inc. to provide year-round access to nutritious food through their mobile food pantry. Approves a grant agreement with Jewish Family Service for $1,000,000 and through 12-31-2025, as part of the city’s Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative, to provide year-round access to nutritious food through their mobile food pantry, focused on Council Districts 1, 3, 6, 7, 8 and 9 (ENVHL-202368594-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-25-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-2-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0998 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady (1) 23-1000 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Food Rescue to provide free food distribution seven days a week, year-round education opportunities and assistance in applying for Federal Nutrition Assistance programs. Approves a grant agreement with Denver Food Rescue for $3,119,4856 and through 12-31-2025, through the city’s Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative, to provide free food distribution seven days a week, year-round education opportunities and assistance in applying for Federal Nutrition Assistance programs, focused on Council Districts 1, 3, 8, 9 and 11 (ENVHL-202368601-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-25-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-2-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1000 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady (1) Page 13 23-1016 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Re:Vision to provide education around health equity, food justice and the local food system, delivery of food boxes, and youth apprenticeships. Approves a grant agreement with Re-Vision International for $2,561,547 and through 12-31-2025, through the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative, to provide education around health equity, food justice and the local food system, delivery of food boxes, and youth apprenticeships supporting, focused on Council Districts 2, 3, 7 and 10 (ENVHL-202368711). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-2-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-2-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1016 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady (1) 23-1133 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Bayaud Enterprises, Inc. to continue providing intensive case management services to assist Colorado Works (CW) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) participants to gain employment, educational opportunities, and/or connection to services. Amends a contract with Bayaud Enterprises, Inc. by adding $384,985 for a new total of $1,539,940 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-2024 to continue providing intensive case management services to assist Colorado Works (CW)/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) participants to gain employment, educational opportunities or connection to services, citywide (SOCSV-202367634-04 / SOCSV-202054939-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-2-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-30-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1133 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady (1) Page 14 23-1134 A resolution approving a proposed Seventh Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and HopSkipDrive, Inc. to continue to provide safe, door to door transportation services for children/youth involved with Denver Human Services. Amends a contract with HopSkipDrive, Inc., to add $320,000 for a new total of $1,488,000 and 3 months for new end date o 12/31/2023 to continue to provide safe, door to door transportation services for children/youth involved with or receiving services from Denver Human Services, citywide (SOCSV-202369458-07 / SOCSV-201845500). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-2-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-30-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1134 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady (1) 23-1143 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Heart & Hand Center to continue providing comprehensive out of school time programs to Denver youth grades 2nd through 8th, citywide, at no cost to the families. Amends a contract with Heart & Hand Center by adding $338,000 for a new total of $590,000 and 27 months for a new end date of 8-31-2026 to continue providing no cost, comprehensive out of school time programs to Denver youth grades 2nd through 8th, citywide (MOEAI-202368645-01 / MOEAI-202263700). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-2-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-30-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1143 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady (1) Page 15 23-1212 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($50,000.00) made payable to Killmer, Lane & Newman LLP COLTAF Client Trust Account, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action captioned Terrance Roberts v. the City and County of Denver, Colorado, et al. which was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, Case No. 1:22-cv-01741-NYW-STV. Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This resolution was approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 8-29-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1212 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady (1) 23-1213 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($50,000.00) made payable to Killmer, Lane & Newman LLP COLTAF Client Trust Account, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action captioned Lindsay Minter v. the City and County of Denver, Colorado, et al., which was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, Case No. 1:22-cv-01328-PAB-SP. Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This resolution was approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 8-29-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1213 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady (1) Page 16 23-1214 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the sum of Three Hundred Fifty Thousand dollars ($350,000.00) made payable to Amy Schneider and Loevy & Loevy, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action captioned Agazi Abay, et al. v. the City and County of Denver, Colorado, which was filed in the U.S. District Court, State of Colorado, Case No. 20-cv-01616-RBJ. Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This resolution was approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 8-29-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1214 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady (1) 23-1215 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the sum of One Hundred Thousand dollars ($100,000.00) made payable to Michael McDaniel and attorneys, Ascend Counsel, LLC, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action captioned Agazi Abay, et al. v. the City and County of Denver, Colorado, which was filed in the U.S. District Court, State of Colorado, Case No. 20-cv-01616-RBJ. Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This item was approved for filing at the Mayor-Council meeting on 8-29-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1215 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady (1) Page 17 23-1216 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the sum of Two Hundred Thirty Five Thousand dollars ($235,000.00) made payable to Agazi Abay and Loevy & Loevy, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action captioned Agazi Abay, et al. v. the City and County of Denver, Colorado, which was filed in the U.S. District Court, State of Colorado, Case No. 20-cv-01616-RBJ. Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This resolution was approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 8-29-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1216 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady (1) 23-1217 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the sum of Three Hundred Twenty Thousand dollars ($320,000.00) made payable to Gabriel Thorn and Loevy & Loevy, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action captioned Agazi Abay, et al. v. the City and County of Denver, Colorado, which was filed in the U.S. District Court, State of Colorado, Case No. 20-cv-01616-RBJ. Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This resolution was approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 8-29-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1217 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady (1) BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee Page 18 23-0526 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Donation and Waiver Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Colorado Parks Foundation providing for the acceptance of donated artwork, by artist TRM Company LLC for Confluence Park and an artwork by artist AP Dado, LLC for Johnson Habitat Park. Accepts a donation of 2 public artworks from The Colorado Parks Foundation, with one displayed in Johnson-Habitat Park in Council District 7 and the other displayed in Confluence Park in Council District 9 (THTRS-202367282). The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-10-2023. Council Bill 23-0526 was ordered published Ordered published 23-1131 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and County of Denver and The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) related to the transfer of ownership of the passenger screening security equipment at Denver International Airport. Approves an intergovernmental agreement in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for Denver International Airport to transfer ownership of 17 lanes of passenger screening security equipment valued at approximately $30,000,000 to TSA, including 4 years of equipment maintenance to ensure continuity of efficient and effective passenger screening processes at the new West Security Checkpoint at Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (PLANE-202369586). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-2-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-30-2023. Council Bill 23-1131 was ordered published Ordered published Finance & Governance Committee 23-1128 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the Career Service. Amends the classification and pay plan by changing the pay grades of Assistant City Attorney Associate, Associate Deputy District Attorney, Deputy Public Defender Associate, Assistant City Attorney Section Supervisor, and Deputy Public Defender Supervisor. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-29-2023. Council Bill 23-1128 was ordered published Ordered published Page 19 23-1129 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the Career Service. The proposed change amends the Classification and Pay Plan by adjusting the city’s pay tables and ranges, abolishing Pay Grades and adjusting Pay Grades for classifications that fall into those Grades. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-29-2023. Council Bill 23-1129 was ordered published Ordered published 23-1138 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the Capital Improvements and Capital Maintenance Fund Series for the “Climate State Capital Projects” program. Establishes a new fund, the Climate State Capital Projects Fund (34806), in the Capital Improvements and Capital Maintenance Fund Series. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-29-2023. Council Bill 23-1138 was ordered published Ordered published 23-1139 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the General Government Special Revenue Fund Series for the “Climate State Revenue” program. Establishes the Climate State Revenue Special Revenue Fund (11890) in General Government Special Revenue Fund Series. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-29-2023. Council Bill 23-1139 was ordered published Ordered published 23-1150 A bill or an ordinance approving the City Council appointment of Raymond Gradale to the Denver Board of Ethics. Approving the City Council appointment of Raymond Gradale to the Denver Board of Ethics. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-29-2023. Council Bill 23-1150 was ordered published Ordered published 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, 10-9-2023. 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 10/9/2023. Ordered published with a future required public hearing Page 20 23-1117 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing an easement, in its entirety, reserved in Ordinance No. 619, Series of 2006, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2006155052, located at 1800 21st Street. Relinquishes an easement in its entirety as established in the Vacation Ordinance No. 619, Series of 2006 located at 1800 21st Street, in Council District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-2-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-29-2023. Council Bill 23-1117 was ordered published Ordered published 23-1119 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing a portion of the easement reserved in Ordinance No. 340, Series of 2001, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2001059787, located at 1800 21st Street. Relinquishes a portion of the easement as established in the Vacating Ordinance No. 340, Series of 2001 located at 1800 21st Street in Council District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-2-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-29-2023. Council Bill 23-1119 was ordered published Ordered published 23-1125 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of the Wewatta Street right-of-way located near Wewatta Street and 21st Street, without reservations. Vacates a portion of Wewatta Street at Wewatta Street and 21st Street without reservations, located in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-29-2023. Council Bill 23-1125 was ordered published Ordered published 23-1126 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of the 21st Street right-of-way located at Wewatta Street and 21st Street, with reservations. Vacates a portion of 21st Street at Wewatta Street and 21st Street, with reservations, located in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-29-2023. Council Bill 23-1126 was ordered published Ordered published Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee Page 21 23-1093 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority, to cover additional staffing needs related to the requirements of Senate Bill 19-223, providing interim mental health services for individuals who have been court-ordered for inpatient competency restoration and are awaiting admission to an inpatient bed, citywide. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority (DHHA) by adding $310,000 for a new total of $1,147,882.91 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-2024 to cover additional staffing needs related to the requirements of Senate Bill 19-223, providing interim mental health services for individuals who have been court-ordered for inpatient competency restoration and are awaiting admission to an inpatient bed, citywide (SHERF-202368693-03 /SHERF-202056255). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-25-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-23-2023. Council Bill 23-1093 was ordered published Ordered published 23-1132 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) to continue supporting Denver Human Services in achieving certain performance-based deliverables related to County administration of medical assistance benefit eligibility and cooperation with other medical assistance-related entities. Amends a revenue agreement with the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) by adding $1,229,112.97 for a new total of $3,385,797.40 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-2024 to continue supporting Denver Human Services in achieving certain performance-based deliverables related to County administration of medical assistance benefit eligibility and cooperation with other medical assistance-related entities, citywide (SOCSV-2022639-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-2-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-30-2023. Council Bill 23-1132 was ordered published Ordered published BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee Page 22 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0795 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, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady (1) PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Torres announced that tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0985 changing the zoning classification for 1001 & 1015 North King Street in Villa Park; and a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0984 changing the zoning classification for 6137 East 17th Avenue Parkway in South Park Hill. 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 23-1210 A Proclamation Recognizing National Service Dog Awareness Month A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Gilmore, that Council Proclamation 23-1210 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady (1) Page 23 23-1211 A Proclamation Honoring the Unionization Efforts Of Urban Peak Workers A motion offered by Councilmember Lewis, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Proclamation 23-1211 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady (1) PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 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. Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-25-2023. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:10 p.m., Council President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-0985. Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up in opposition of the bill. Brandon Shaver of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0985 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, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady (1) Page 24 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. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-25-2023. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:35 p.m., Council President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-0984. Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up in opposition of the bill. Matthew Bossler of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0984 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, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady (1) 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 6:48 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 25