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City Council Minutes Monday, September 18, 2023, 3:30 PM Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez - At Large Sarah Parady - At Large Amanda P. Sandoval - District 1 Kevin Flynn - District 2 Jamie Torres - District 3 Diana Romero Campbell - District 4 Amanda Sawyer - District 5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council member Alvidrez led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Council member Alvidrez 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 September 11, 2023, were distributed to members of Council. Council President Torres ordered the minutes approved. 23-1296 Minutes of Monday, September 11, 2023. Council Minutes 23-1296 were approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council members Sawyer, Parady, Alvidrez, Hinds, Sandoval, Romero Campbell, and Watson offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS 23-1294 A Proclamation Honoring Allegra “Happy” Haynes’ Generational Impact and Service to the City of Denver A motion offered by Councilmember Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Proclamation 23-1294 be adopted, 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) RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT Page 1 RESOLUTIONS City Council - Direct Files 23-1292 A resolution extending the declaration of local disaster emergency pertaining to unsheltered residents filed with the clerk and recorder to October 16, 2023. Approves the extension for the declaration of local disaster filed with the clerk and recorder to October 16, 2023. Council President Torres approved direct filing this item on 9-14-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1292 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: Alvidrez, Sawyer (2) PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Torres announced that tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-1026 changing the zoning classification for 325 & 329 North Detroit Street in Cherry Creek; and a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-1083 authorizing and approving an amendment to the 3015 East Colfax Urban Redevelopment Plan. 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 RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 23-1160 A resolution approving a proposed Twelfth Amendment between the City and County of Denver and United Airlines, Inc. concerning rates and charges for currently and newly leased space at Denver International Airport. Amends a lease agreement with United Airlines, Inc. for rates and charges by documenting all space currently leased by United and defining the parameters of newly leased space at Denver International Airport in Council District 11. No change to lease duration (XC 2X000/ PLANE-202264055). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-9-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-6-2023. Council member Alvidrez called this item out at the 9-18-2023 meeting for a one-week postponement to 9-25-2023. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.7, Councilmember Alvidrez called out this item at the 9-18-23 meeting for a one-week postponement to 9-25-23. Postponed BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Page 2 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1131 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, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: Lewis (1) Block Vote A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, 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 23-1285 A Proclamation Honoring Amy Ford (consent) A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Proclamation 23-1285 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) Page 3 23-1288 A Proclamation Honoring Temple Emanuel’s 150th Anniversary (consent) A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Proclamation 23-1288 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) RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 23-1158 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and F&E Aircraft Maintenance (Miami), LLC concerning rates and charges to lease both ground and building space at Denver International Airport. Approves a lease agreement with F&E Aircraft Maintenance, LLC for rates and charges for 3 years to lease both ground and building space in support of aircraft maintenance services at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11 (PLANE-202367105). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-9-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-6-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1158 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) 23-1159 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and United Rotary Brush Corporation concerning wafer brushes and spacers used on snow removal vehicles at Denver International Airport. Approves a master purchase order with United Rotary Brush Corporation for $1,500,000 and 4 years for wafer brushes and spacers used on snow removal vehicles to clear runways at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11 (SC-00008074). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-9-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-6-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1159 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) Page 4 Nay: (None) (0) 23-1161 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and MARSH USA INC. concerning insurance broker services for major construction projects in DEN’s ROCIP4 program at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with Marsh USA adding $24,623,326 for a new total of $36,509,586 and 2 years for a new end date of 02-01-2029 to provide insurance broker services including insurance procurement and program management, safety and loss control, and administrative support for major construction projects in DEN’s ROCIP4 program, including Great Hall Completion Phase, A East Ground Load task order, Taxiway EE, Energy Performance Investment, Runway 17L-35R, Council District 11 (PLANE-202368296 / PLANE-202054510). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-9-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-6-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1161 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) 23-1162 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Norfolk Bearings & Supply Co., Inc. to purchase custom replacement HVAC motors at Denver International Airport. Approves a master purchase order with Norfolk Bearing & Supply Co for $750,000 and 2 years, plus 3 one-year options to extend, to purchase custom replacement HVAC motors for use at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11 (SC-00008089). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-9-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-6-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1162 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 Page 5 23-1087 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and H.C. Peck and Associates, Inc. for acquisition and relocation costs and services related to the Globeville Levee Improvements Project in Council District 9. Approves an escrow agreement with H.C. Peck and Associates, Inc., for $2,625,000 and through 12-31-2027 for acquisition and relocation costs and services related to the Globeville Levee Improvements Project in Council District 9 (FINAN-202368670-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-9-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-5-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1087 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) 23-1088 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and H.C. Peck and Associates, Inc. for acquisition and relocation costs and services related to the 48th Avenue Greenway Outfall Project in Council District 9. Approves an Escrow Funding Agreement with H.C. Peck and Associates, Inc., for $6,000,000 and ending 12-31-2027 for acquisition and relocation costs and services related to the 48th Avenue Greenway Outfall Project in Council District 9 (FINAN-202368676-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-9-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-5-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1088 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) 23-1172 A resolution approving the City Council appointment of Councilwoman Jamie Torres to the Board of Directors of the Mile High Flood District. Approving the City Council appointment of Councilwoman Jamie Torres to the Board of Directors of the Mile High Flood District. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-5-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1172 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Page 6 Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) 23-1173 A resolution approving the City Council appointment of Councilwoman Diana Romero Campbell to the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Commission. Approving the City Council appointment of Councilwoman Diana Romero Campbell to the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Commission. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-5-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1173 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 23-1168 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as a public alley bounded by North Milwaukee Street, East 2nd Avenue, North Saint Paul Street, and East 3rd Avenue. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as public alley, bounded by North Milwaukee Street, East 2nd Avenue, North Saint Paul Street, and East 3rd Avenue, in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-5-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1168 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) Page 7 23-1290 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the sum of Thirty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-One Dollars and Seventeen Cents ($36,821.17) made payable to Brenda McClellan, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the incident which occurred on December 5, 2022 at or near 2020 North Rosemary Street in Denver, Colorado 80207, Claim No. 2022-011901. Settles a class action lawsuit involving the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. This item was approved for filing at the Mayor-Council meeting on 9-13-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1290 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 23-1013 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Vive to provide healthy food bags and snacks to historically underserved youth and their families. Approves a grant agreement with Vive Wellness for $2,901,079 and through 12-31-2025, through the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative, to provide healthy food bags and snacks to historically underserved youth and their families, citywide (ENVHL-202368714). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-9-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-2-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1013 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) Page 8 23-1165 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Bayaud Enterprises, Inc. to continue providing disability navigation services to eligible clients citywide. Amends a contract with Bayaud Enterprises, Inc., adding $360,00 for a new total of $875,594 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-2024 to continue providing disability navigation services to eligible clients, citywide (SOCSV-202367647-02 / SOCSV-202262399-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-9-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-6-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1165 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) 23-1167 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Summer Scholars to provide no cost, comprehensive out of school time programs for Denver youth citywide. Amends a contract with Summer Scholars by adding $525,000 for a new total of $875,700 and 27 months for a new end date of 8-31-2026 to provide no cost, comprehensive out of school time programs for Denver youth citywide (MOEAI-202368636 / MOEAI-202263625-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-9-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-6-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1167 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) Page 9 23-1289 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the sum of Eight Hundred and Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($825,000.00) made payable to Civil Rights Litigation Group, PLLC, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action captioned Juan Valenzuela v. Karl Coleman, et al., which was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, Case No. 18-CV-00329-CMA-STV and related appeals Juan Valenzuela v. Coleman, et al., filed in the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, Appeal Docket Nos.: 22-1105 & 22-1107. Settles a class action lawsuit involving the Denver Police Department. This resolution was approved for filing during City Council briefings finalized on 9-13-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1289 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) 23-1291 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the sum of Five Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($550,000.00) made payable to Russell Strong and his attorneys, Rathod Mohamedbhai, LLC, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action captioned Russell Strong v. City and County of Denver and Officer Adam Bolton, which was filed in the U.S. District Court, State of Colorado, Case No. 21-cv-00461-GPG-KAS. Settles a class action lawsuit involving the Denver Police Department. This resolution was approved for filing during City Council briefings finalized on 9-13-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1291 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 Finance & Governance Committee Page 10 23-1146 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed License Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority, to use ten parking spaces in the Denver Human Services parking garage located at 2885 West 11th Avenue in Council District 3. Approves a license agreement with Denver Health & Hospital Authority (DHHA) for $45,000 and through 8-31-2028 for DHHA to use ten parking spaces at $25 per space, per month, in the Denver Human Services parking garage located at 2885 West 11th Avenue, which is adjacent to DHHA’s Westside Clinic in Council District 3 (FINAN-202369363). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-9-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-5-2023. Council Bill 23-1146 was ordered published Ordered published 23-1155 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Statewide Internet Portal Authority (SIPA), for the City to purchase various technology solutions, resulting in reduced acquisition time and costs for technology solutions. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Colorado Statewide Internet Portal Authority (SIPA) for $30,000,000 and ending 9-1-2028 to provide services as a procurement vehicle reducing acquisition time and costs for technology solutions, citywide (TECHS-202369095). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-9-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-5-2023. Council Bill 23-1155 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. 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 11 23-1127 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for Multiple properties in the University neighborhood. Approves a map amendment to rezone 6 properties from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1 located at 1) 1825 South Marion Street, 2) 1900 South Humboldt Street, 3) 1931 South Humboldt Street, 4) 1967 South Humboldt Street, 5) 1906 South Williams Street, and 6) 2125 South Williams Street, located in Council District 6. A public hearing will be held on Monday, 10-16-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-29-2023. Council Bill 23-1127 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 10/16/2023. Ordered published with a future required public hearing Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 23-1154 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and State of Colorado Department of Human Services, to provide up to 18 treatment beds for individuals who have court-ordered competency evaluations and are in the custody of the Denver City and Denver County Jails. Approves a grant agreement with the State of Colorado, Department of Human Services, Office of Civil and Forensic Mental Health for $735,615.80 and through 6-30-2024 to provide up to 18 treatment beds for individuals who have court-ordered competency evaluations and are in the custody of the Denver City and Denver County Jails (SHERF-202266238). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-9-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-6-2023. Council Bill 23-1154 was ordered published Ordered published 23-1169 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, to reflect a reduction in air completed services including compliance inspections, investigations, and related services due to staff vacancies. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment by reducing the amount by $9,965.66 for a new total of $539,874.89 to reflect a reduction in air completed services including compliance inspections, investigations, and related services due to staff vacancies, citywide (ESEQD-202369509-03 / ENVHL-202158690-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-9-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-6-2023. Council Bill 23-1169 was ordered published Ordered published BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee Page 12 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 23-0526 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) 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 23-1128 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) 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 23-1129 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) Page 13 Nay: (None) (0) 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 23-1138 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) 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 23-1139 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) 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 23-1150 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) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Page 14 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 23-1117 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) 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 23-1119 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) 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 23-1125 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) Page 15 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 23-1126 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 23-1093 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 23-1093 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) Page 16 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 23-1132 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) PROCLAMATIONS PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 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. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-8-2023. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:40 p.m., Council President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-1026. Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Rob Haigh of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1026 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) Finance & Governance Committee Page 17 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. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:58 p.m., Council President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-1083. Konrad Stefanek, Jesse Parris, Charles Nusbaum, Eileen Corcoran, Teddy Strelecky, Deborah Campbell, Christopher Johnston, Colleen Eager, and Timothy Swanson signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Tracy Huggins of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Alvidrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Gilmore, that Council Bill 23-1083 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (8) Nay: Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Lewis, Parady, Sandoval (5) PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Torres announced that on Monday, October 9, 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; and, on Monday, October 16, 2023, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-1127 changing the zoning classification for Multiple properties in the University neighborhood. Any protests against Council Bill 23-1047 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, October 2, 2023. Any protests against Council Bill 23-1127 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, October 9, 2023. ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Torres adjourned the meeting at 7:20 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 18