City Council

Minutes Monday, September 25, 2023, 3:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council President Torres led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Councilmember Gonzales-Gutierrez led the Land Acknowledgement. ROLL CALL Councilmember Parady attended the meeting virtually. Present: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES The minutes of Monday, September 18, 2023 were distributed to members of Council. President Torres ordered the minutes approved. 23-1324 Minutes of Monday, September 18, 2023. Council Minutes 23-1324 were approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilmembers Alvidrez, Lewis, and Hinds, and Council President Torres made announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS 23-1332 A Proclamation Honoring the Celebration of Ashenda in Colorado A motion offered by Councilmember Lewis, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Proclamation 23-1332 be approved, 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 RESOLUTIONS Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee Page 1 23-1200 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to be utilized for Encampment Resolution Outreach to address unsheltered homelessness in the City and County of Denver, citywide. Approves a contract with The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for a Department of Housing Stability (HOST) award for $6,400,000 and ending 12-31-2026 to be utilized for Encampment Resolution Outreach to address unsheltered homelessness in the City and County of Denver, citywide (HOST-202369929). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-16-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-13-2023. Councilmember Watson called out this item at the 9-25-23 meeting for a one-week postponement to 10-2-23. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.7, Councilmember Watson called out this item at the 9-25-23 meeting for a one-week postponement to 10-2-23. Postponed Block Vote A motion offered by Councilmember Gonzales-Gutierrez, 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, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1160 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 2 23-1192 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Hotel Asset Value Enhancement, Inc. to provide hotel asset management services for the Westin by Marriott at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with Hotel Asset Value Enhancement (hotelAVE) for $1,650,000 and 3 years plus 2 one-year options to extend to provide hotel asset management services for the Westin by Marriott located at Denver International Airport, in council District 11 (PLANE-202266122). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-16-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-13-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1192 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) Finance & Governance Committee 23-1194 A resolution approving a proposed master purchase order with Toter, LLC, for $6,500,000 to purchase trash, recycle, and compost containers in various sizes for Denver residents, citywide. Approves a master purchase order with Toter, LLC for $6,500,000 and ending 6-14-2028 to purchase trash, recycle and compost containers in various sizes for Denver residents, citywide (SC-00008270). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-16-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-12-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1194 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 23-1198 A resolution approving a proposed Sixth Amendment to Sublease Agreement between the City and County of Denver and DP Media Network LLC to accommodate the Webb Building reconfiguration by extending the sublease of the 1st floor portion of the Denver Post Building, in Council District 10. Amends a lease agreement with DP Media Network LLC (Denver Post) by adding $484,143.54 for a new total of $43,959,160.44 and 18 months for a new end date of 2-28-2025 to accommodate the Webb Building reconfiguration by extending the sublease of the 1st floor portion of the Denver Post Building, in Council District 10 (FINAN-2023369506-06/Afresco-201626030-06). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-16-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-12-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1198 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 23-1176 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and AloTerra Restoration Services, LLC for increased task/work orders and to continue on-call restoration, natural resource management, lake management and other technical services for Denver Parks and Recreation, citywide. Amends an on-call contract with AloTerra Restoration Services, LLC, by adding $2,000,000 for a new total of $3,000,000 for increased task/work orders and to continue on-call restoration, natural resource management, lake management and other technical services for Denver Parks and Recreation, citywide. No change to contract duration. (202368724-01 /202262267-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-16-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-12-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1176 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 4 23-1177 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Biohabitats, Inc. to continue on-call restoration, natural resource management, lake management and other technical services for Denver Parks and Recreation, citywide. Amends an on-call contract with Biohabitats, Inc., by adding $2,000,000 for a new total of $3,000,000 for increased task/work orders and to continue on-call restoration, natural resource management, lake management and other technical services for Denver Parks and Recreation, citywide. No change to contract duration. (202368774-01/202262259-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-16-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-12-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1177 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) 23-1178 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Cedar Creek Associates, Inc. to continue on-call restoration, natural resource management, lake management and other technical services for Denver Parks and Recreation, citywide. Amends an on-call contract with Cedar Creek Associates, Inc., by adding $2,000,000 for a new total of $3,000,000 for increased task/work orders and to continue on-call restoration, natural resource management, lake management and other technical services for Denver Parks and Recreation, citywide. No change to contract duration. (202368962-01/202262239-01) The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-16-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-12-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1178 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 5 23-1179 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Dudek to continue on-call restoration, natural resource management, lake management, and other technical services, citywide. Amends an on-call contract with Dudek by adding $2,000,000 for a new total of $3,000,000 for increased task/work orders and to continue on-call restoration, natural resource management, lake management, and other technical services, citywide. No change to contract duration. (202368961-01/2302262361-01) The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-16-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-12-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1179 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) 23-1180 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and ERO Resources Corporation to include increased task/work orders and to continue on-call restoration, natural resource management, lake management and other technical services for Denver Parks and Recreation, citywide. Amends an on-call contract with ERO Resources Corporation by adding $2,000,000 for a new total of $3,000,000 for an updated five-year plan to include increased task/work orders and to continue on-call restoration, natural resource management, lake management and other technical services for Denver Parks and Recreation, citywide. No change to contract duration. (202368773-01/202262258-01) The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-16-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-12-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1180 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 6 23-1181 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and GEI Consultants, Inc. to include increased task/work orders and to continue on-call restoration, natural resource management, lake management and other technical services for Denver Parks and Recreation, citywide. Amends an on-call contract with GEI Consultants, Inc., by adding $2,000,000 for a new total of $3,000,000 for an updated five-year plan to include increased task/work orders and to continue on-call restoration, natural resource management, lake management and other technical services for Denver Parks and Recreation, citywide. No change to contract duration. (202368731-01/202262240-01) The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-16-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-12-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1181 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) 23-1182 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Habitat Management, Inc. to include increased task/work orders and to continue on-call restoration, natural resource management, lake management and other technical services for Denver Parks and Recreation, citywide. Amends an on-call contract with Habitat Management, Inc., by adding 2,000,000 for a new total of $3,000,000 for an updated five-year plan to include increased task/work orders and to continue on-call restoration, natural resource management, lake management and other technical services for Denver Parks and Recreation, citywide. No change to contract duration. (202368772-01/202262276-01) The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-16-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-12-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1182 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 23-1183 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Natural Resource Services Inc. to include increased task/work orders and to continue on-call restoration, natural resource management, lake management and other technical services for Denver Parks and Recreation, citywide. Amends an on-call contract with Natural Resource Services Inc., by adding $2,000,000 for a new total of $3,000,000 for an updated five-year plan to include increased task/work orders and to continue on-call restoration, natural resource management, lake management and other technical services for Denver Parks and Recreation, citywide. No change to contract duration. (202368783-01/202262277-01) The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-16-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-12-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1183 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) 23-1184 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Pinyon Environmental, Inc. to include increased task/work orders and to continue on-call restoration, natural resource management, lake management and other technical services for Denver Parks and Recreation, citywide. Amends an on-call contract with Pinyon Environmental, Inc., by adding $2,000,000 for a new total of $3,000,000 for an updated five-year plan to include increased task/work orders and to continue on-call restoration, natural resource management, lake management and other technical services for Denver Parks and Recreation, citywide. No change to contract duration. (202368769-01/202262257-01) The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-16-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-12-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1184 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 23-1185 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Smith Environmental & Engineering, Inc. to include increased task/work orders and to continue on-call restoration, natural resource management, lake management and other technical services for Denver Parks and Recreation, citywide. Amends an on-call contract with Smith Environmental & Engineering, Inc., by adding $2,000,000 for a new total of $3,000,000 for an updated five-year plan to include increased task/work orders and to continue on-call restoration, natural resource management, lake management and other technical services for Denver Parks and Recreation, citywide. No change to contract duration. (202368771-01/202262260-01) The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-16-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-12-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1185 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) 23-1188 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Lisscojan Acres LLC for on-call forest health services. Approves an on-call contract with Lisscojan Acres LLC for $1,000,000 and three years for forest health services including timber stand improvement, forest fuels reduction, and fire mitigation services, citywide and Denver mountain parks (202369178). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-16-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-12-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1188 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 23-1189 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Markit! Forestry Management LLC for on-call forest health and forest planning services. Approves an on-call contract with MarkIt! Forestry Management for $1,000,000 and three years for forest health and forest planning services including timber stand improvement, forest fuels reduction, fire mitigations, and ecosystem resiliency, citywide and Denver mountain parks (202369111). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-16-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-12-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1189 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) 23-1190 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Rocky Mountain Ecology LLC for on-call forest health and forest planning services. Approves an on-call contract with Rocky Mountain Ecology LLC for $1,000,000 and three years for forest health and forest planning services including timber stand improvement, forest fuels reduction, fire mitigations, and ecosystem resiliency, citywide and Denver mountain parks (202369148). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-16-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-12-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1190 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) 23-1191 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Root Tree Service for on-call forest health services. Approves an on-call contract with Root Tree Service for $1,000,000 and three years for forest health services including timber stand improvement, forest fuels reduction, and fire mitigation services, citywide and Denver mountain parks (202369052). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-16-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-12-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1191 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 10 Nay: (None) (0) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 23-0977 A resolution approving a proposed Funding Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Elevation Community Land Trust to support the acquisition of for-sale affordable housing units, citywide. Approves a grant agreement with Elevation Community Land Trust (ELCT) for $6,220,000 and through 8-31-2026 to acquire at least 62 homes with income and occupancy restrictions secured by a 99-year ECLT land lease or deed restriction to create affordable homeownership opportunities, citywide (HOST-202368736). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-16-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-26-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0977 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) 23-0996 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The GrowHaus to provide healthy food boxes at Denver Public Library locations as part of the City's Healthy Food for Denver's Kids Initiative. Approves a grant agreement with The GrowHaus for $2,217,855 and through 12-31-2025 as part of the city’s Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative by providing healthy food boxes at Denver Public Library locations, citywide (ENVHL-202368712-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-16-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-2-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0996 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 11 23-0999 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Urban Gardens to provide healthy eating, nutrition, cooking and gardening education as part of the City's Healthy Food for Denver's Kids Initiative. Approves a grant agreement with Denver Urban Gardens for $3,461,582 and through 12-31-2025, through the city’s Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative to provide healthy eating, nutrition, cooking and gardening education, located in Council Districts 3 and focused on Council Districts 3, 7, 8 and 9 (ENVHL-202369076-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-16-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-2-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0999 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) 23-1156 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Salvation Army to continue providing individuals who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of becoming homeless with immediate access, through HOST homelessness resolution program, to the Connection Center for virtual ad on-site triage, resources, and scheduling or referrals to available programs, citywide. Amends a contract with The Salvation Army for $320,346 for a new total of $1,121,211 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-2024 to continue providing individuals who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of becoming homeless with immediate access, through HOST homelessness resolution program, to the Connection Center for virtual and on-site triage, resources, and scheduling or referrals to available programs, citywide (HOST-202369727-02 / HOST2-02159210). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-16-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-13-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1156 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 12 23-1157 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Rescue Mission to continue providing, through HOST homelessness resolution program, safe private, clean shelter space and intensive case management and wrap around support; including housing navigation, money management guidance, access to education and employment support, programming for children, and access to mental health support and referrals, citywide. Amends a contract with Denver Rescue Mission adding $255,442 for a new total of $510,884 and one year with a new end date of 12/31/2024 to continue providing, through HOST homelessness resolution program, safe private, clean shelter space and intensive case management and wrap around support; including housing navigation, money management guidance, access to education and employment support, programming for children, and access to mental health support and referrals, citywide (HOST-202369726-01 / HOST-202366560). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-16-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-13-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1157 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) 23-1163 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Family Promise of Greater Denver to continue providing, through HOST homelessness resolution program, temporary housing for families experiencing homelessness while they wait to move into already-identified permanent housing, citywide. Amends a contract with Family Promise of Greater Denver by adding $225,616 for a new total of $902,464 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-2024 to continue providing, through HOST homelessness resolution program, temporary housing for families experiencing homelessness while they wait to move into already-identified permanent housing, cityside (HOST-202369741-02 / 202157506). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-16-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-13-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1163 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 13 23-1164 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America to provide support, through HOST homelessness resolution program, to households with a permanent housing voucher and provide outreach to households identified by partners through the lease up process and continued case management and wraparound support, citywide. Amends a contract with Volunteers of America by adding $140,000 for a new total of $560,000 and one year for a new end date of 12/31/2024 to provide support, through HOST homelessness resolution program, to households with a permanent housing voucher and provide outreach to households identified by partners through the lease up process and continued case management and wraparound support, citywide (HOST-202369740-02 / HOST-202057243). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-16-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-13-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1164 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) 23-1193 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Inc. to continue providing no cost, comprehensive out of school time programs to Denver youth, citywide. Amends a contract with Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Inc. by adding $528,000 for a new total of $895,500 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, citywide (MOEAI-202368661-01/MOEAI-202263622-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-16-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-13-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1193 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 14 23-1201 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Family Promise of Greater Denver, Inc. to provide, through HOST homelessness resolution program, shelter rapid resolution assistance to families with children under the age of (18) who are experiencing homelessness including family mediation, reunification, relocation, transportation assistance, employment support and childcare, citywide. Amends a contract with Family Promise of Greater Denver, Inc. (FPGD) by adding $140,291 for a new total of $561,164 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-2024 to continue to provide, through HOST homelessness resolution program, shelter rapid resolution assistance to families with children under the age of (18) who are experiencing homelessness including family mediation, reunification, relocation, transportation assistance, employment support and childcare, citywide (HOST-202369837-01/HOST-202057232). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-16-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-13-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1201 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) 23-1204 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Peak Denver to continue to provide rapid rehousing and supportive housing services to youth eighteen through 24 earning 30% AMI or below, citywide. Amends a contract with Urban Peak Denver by adding $360,140 for a new total of $1,260,140 and one year for a new ending date of 12-31-2024 to continue to provide rapid rehousing and supportive housing services to youth 18 through 24 earning 30% AMI or below, citywide (HOST-202369918-01/202057241-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-16-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-13-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1204 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 15 23-1195 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a capital equipment purchase in the Public Safety Special Revenue Fund. Authorize a capital equipment purchase for $286,000 to support the operations of the “FY23-24 DPD Fentanyl Investigation and Interdiction Grant” Program with 4 handheld devices for safe field testing and for the purpose of investigating deaths and serious injuries caused by illegal synthetic opiate poisoning and disrupting synthetic opiate supplies citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-12-2023. Council Bill 23-1195 was ordered published Ordered published 23-1196 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an appropriation in the Capital Improvements and Capital Maintenance Fund. Authorizes a budget rescission in the amount of $400,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund to make a cash transfer to the General Fund and approves an appropriation in the General Fund in the Department of Finance, Capital Planning, and Real Estate Division to be utilized for “swing space” lease during the Webb Building refresh. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-12-2023. Council Bill 23-1196 was ordered published Ordered published Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 23-1028 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2801 West Archer Place in Valverde. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-D1x to E-TU-C, located at 2801 West Archer Place in Council District 3. A public hearing will be held on Monday, 10-23-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-12-2023. Council Bill 23-1028 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 10/23/2023. Ordered published with a future required public hearing 23-1218 A bill for an ordinance amending Division 5, Article VI of Chapter 49 of the Revised Municipal Code, delaying the effective date of the Sidewalk Program and Sidewalk Fund. For an ordinance amending Division 5, Article VI of Chapter 49 of the Revised Municipal Code, delaying the effective date of the Sidewalk Program and Sidewalk Fund. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-12-2023. Council Bill 23-1218 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 10/2/2023. Ordered published with a future required public hearing Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee Page 16 23-1199 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Funding Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver, Colorado, for acquisition costs of a 194-unit hotel known as Best Western located at 4595 Quebec Street, Denver, Colorado, in Council District 8, which will be operated as non-congregate shelter until it is converted to supportive housing. Approves a funding agreement to the Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver, Colorado for $15,700,000 and ending 9-30-2122 to finance the bridge financing on a 194-unit hotel known as Best Western to be operated as non-congregate shelter until it is converted to supportive housing to be rented at affordable prices, in Council District 8 (HOST-202369738). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-16-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-13-2023. Council Bill 23-1199 was ordered published Ordered published BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Finance & Governance Committee 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1146 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 17 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1155 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 23-1154 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1154 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 18 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1169 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Torres announced that tonight there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-0963 changing the zoning classification for 1600 North Hooker Street in West Colfax. Anyone wishing to speak on this matter 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 PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Page 19 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. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:31 p.m., Council President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-0963. Chris Furlong, Mark Marshall, Bruce O’Donnell, and Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up in opposition of the bill. Rob Haigh of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-0963 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Torres announced that on Monday, October 2, 2023, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-1218 amending Division 5, Article VI of Chapter 49 of the Revised Municipal Code, delaying the effective date of the Sidewalk Program and Sidewalk Fund; and on Monday, October 23, 2023, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-1028 changing the zoning classification for 2801 West Archer Place in Valverde. Any protests against Council Bill 23-1028 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, October 16, 2023. ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Torres adjourned the meeting at 6:07 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 20