City Council

Minutes Monday, October 2, 2023, 3:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council member Romero Campbell led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Council member Romero Campbell led the Land Acknowledgement. ROLL CALL Council member Lewis arrived late and 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 September 25, 2023, were distributed to members of Council. Council President Torres ordered the minutes approved. 23-1376 Minutes of Monday, September 25, 2023. Council Minutes 23-1376 were approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council President Torres and Councilmembers Kashmann and Alvidrez offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS 23-1396 A Proclamation Honoring Juan Maldonado in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Proclamation 23-1396 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) Page 1 23-1381 A Proclamation Honoring My Brother’s Keeper Denver A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Proclamation 23-1381 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 RESOLUTIONS Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1200 be adopted, failed to carry by the following vote: Adopted Aye: (None) (0) Nay: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Finance & Governance Committee Page 2 23-1197 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and BOP Republic Plaza I LLC for additional leased square feet to be used during the Webb Building Capacity Project, located at 370 17th Street, in Council District 10. Amends a contract with BOP Republic Plaza I LLC by adding $4,928,262.28 for a new total of $53,847,418.94 for an additional 72,209 square feet for a new total of 146,133 of leased square feet to be used as “swing space” during the Webb Building Capacity Project, located at 370 17th Street, in Council District 10. No change to contract duration (FINAN-20237011-01/FINAN-202368122). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-12-2023. Councilmember Parady called out this item at the 10-02-2023 meeting for a one-week postponement to 10-09-2023. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.7, Councilmember Parady called out this item at the 10-02-2023 meeting for a one-week postponement to 10-09-2023. Postponed Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 23-1225 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and CTM Inc. for on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and restoration services. Approves an on-call contract with CTM Inc., for $15,000,000 and three years for site specific park improvements, installation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and renovation in City parks, citywide (PARKS-202369897). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-19-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1225 be adopted, failed to carry by the following vote: Adopted Aye: (None) (0) Nay: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee Page 3 23-1326 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 591, Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 706, Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 1145, Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 1192, Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 374, Series of 2022, as amended by Ordinance No. 969, Series of 2022, as amended by Ordinance No. 1450, Series of 2022, as amended by Ordinance No. 0548, Series of 2023 to allocate interest earnings in the American Rescue Plan Act Grant Fund support the City’s House 1000 Initiative. Amends Ordinance No. 591, Series of 2021, to make additional allocations of funds from the Recovery category of the ARPA Grant based on interest earnings through June of 2023 in the amount of $4,700,000 to support the House1000 Initiative, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-27-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1326 be ordered published, carried by the following vote: Ordered published Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Torres, Watson (10) Nay: Alvidrez, Lewis, Sawyer (3) 23-1327 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from a completed Capital Improvement Program, PO011, and making an appropriation in Capital Improvement Program, HY002, to support the development of micro communities for individuals experiencing homelessness. Approves a rescission and appropriation of $2,000,000 from the unused capital improvements funds into Capital Program HY002-Micro Communities Implementation to support the development of micro communities for individuals experiencing homelessness, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-27-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1327 be ordered published, carried by the following vote: Ordered published Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: Sawyer (1) Block Vote A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, 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) Page 4 RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 23-1221 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Molson Coors Beverage Company USA LLC for the continuation of exclusive marketing and advertising rights in the beer and malt beverage category at all Denver Arts and Venues facilities, Council District 9 and 10. Amends a sponsorship agreement with Molson Coors Beverage Company USA LLC by adding $950,000 for a new total of $2,400,000 and 2 years for a new ending date of 12-31-2026 for the continuation of exclusive marketing and advertising rights in the beer and malt beverage category at all Denver Arts and Venues facilities, Council District 9 and 10 (THTRS-202368886-01/THTRS-202161084-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-20-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1221 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) 23-1235 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO concerning air cargo services at Denver International Airport. Approves a lease agreement with United Parcel Service CO, doing business as UPS, at yearly current airline rates and charges and five years to lease 45,754 sq. ft. of building space and 898,546 sq. ft. of ground space, including 9 narrow body and wide body cargo aircraft parking positions, plus a ramp for 20 feeder aircraft at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11 (PLANE-202265984-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-20-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1235 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 23-1236 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION concerning a use and lease agreement wherein Federal Express Corporation will be a signatory cargo carrier, and lease a building and ground space, at Denver International Airport. Approves a lease agreement with Federal Express Corporation, doing business as FedEx, at yearly current airline rates and charges and five years to lease 83,433 sq ft of building space and 919,92sq. ft. of ground space, including 8 cargo aircraft parking positions at Denver International Airports, in Council District 11 (PLANE-202265981-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-20-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1236 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) 23-1237 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and True Cleaning Solutions, LLC concerning duct and coil cleaning services at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with True Cleaning Solutions, LLC for $7,000,000 and 5 years for duct and coil cleaning services in all three concourses, Airport Office Building, Main Terminal, passenger loading bridges and all outlying buildings on Denver International Airport property, in Council District 11 (PLANE-202264686). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-20-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1237 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 23-1238 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and CampusGuard LLC concerning assessment and reporting regarding Payment Card Industry (PCI) security standards through the annual execution of a report on compliance at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with CampusGuard, LLC for $775,000 and 3 years plus one 2-year option to extend, for assessment and reporting Denver International Airport’s compliance level with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) through the annual execution of a report on compliance, in Council District 11 (PLANE-202264533). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-20-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1238 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 23-1223 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Hall and Evans, LLC to continue to provide as-needed assistance with case work as case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney's Office and/or when matters require conflict council, citywide. Amends a contract with Hall and Evans, LLC by adding $500,000 for a new total of $1,500,000 to continue to provide as-needed assistance with case work as case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney’s Office and/or when matters require conflict council, citywide. No change to contract duration. (ATTNY-202369944-01/ATTNY-202369944). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-19-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1223 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 Page 7 23-1224 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Ash & White Construction Co. for on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and restoration services. Approves an on-call contract with Ash & White Construction Co., for $15,000,000 and 3 years for site specific park improvements, installation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and renovation in City parks, citywide (PARKS-202369900). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-19-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1224 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) 23-1226 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and ECI Site Construction Management, Inc. for on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and restoration services. Approves an on-call contract with ECI Site Construction Management, Inc., for $15,000,000 and three years for site specific park improvements, installation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and renovation in City parks, citywide (PARKS-202369901). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-19-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1226 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) 23-1227 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Interlock Construction Corp. for on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and restoration services. Approves an on-call contract with Interlock Construction Corp. for $15,000,000 and three years for site specific park improvements, installation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and renovation in city parks, citywide (PARKS-202369898). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-19-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1227 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 8 Nay: (None) (0) 23-1228 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Krische Construction, Inc. for on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and restoration services. Approves and on-call contract with Krische Construction, Inc., for $15,000,000 and three years for site specific park improvements, installation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and renovation in city parks, citywide (PARKS-202369898). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-19-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1228 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) 23-1229 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Spectrum General Contractors, Inc. for on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and restoration services. Approves an on-call contract with Spectrum General Contractors, Inc., for $15,000,000 and three years for site specific park improvements, installation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and renovation in city parks, citywide (PARKS-202369860). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-19-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1229 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) 23-1230 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and T2 Construction, Inc. for on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and restoration services. Approves an on-call contract with T2 Construction Inc., for $15,000,000 and three years for site specific park improvements, installation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and renovation in city parks, citywide (PARKS-202369899). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-19-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1230 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Page 9 Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) 23-1231 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Western States Reclamation LLC for on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and restoration services. Approves an on-call contract with Western States Reclamation LLC for $15,000,000 and three years for site specific park improvements, installation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and renovation in city parks, citywide (PARKS-202369859). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-19-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1231 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) 23-1241 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as a public alley bounded by West Colfax Avenue, North Wolff Street, West 16th Avenue, and North Xavier Street. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as public alley bounded by West Colfax Avenue, North Wolff Street, West 16th Avenue and North Xavier Street, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-19-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1241 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) 23-1242 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 High Street, East Iliff Avenue, South Williams Street, and East Wesley Avenue. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as public alley, bounded by South High Street, East Iliff Avenue, South Williams Street, and East Wesley Avenue, in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-19-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1242 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Page 10 Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) 23-1243 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 Hooker Street, West 16th Avenue, North Irving Street, and West Conejos Place. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as public alley bounded by North Hooker Street, West 16th Avenue, North Irving Street, and West Conejos Place, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-19-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1243 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) 23-1246 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 Pearl Street, East Arkansas Avenue, South Pennsylvania Street and East Florida Avenue. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as public alley, bounded by South Pearl Street, East Arkansas Avenue, South Pennsylvania Street and East Florida Avenue, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-19-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1246 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 23-1247 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects to allow completion of the preparation of a Letter of Map Revision, which is a post-construction analysis of any changes to the floodplain mapping related to the Larimer Street bridge over Cherry Creek, in Council District 10. Amends a contract with Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects by adding 418 calendar days for a new ending date of 12-31-2024 to allow completion of the preparation of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), which is a post-construction analysis of any changes to the floodplain mapping related to the Larimer Street bridge over Cherry Creek, in Council District 10. No change to contract amount. (DOTI-202369965-03/DOTI-202055806-03) The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-19-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1247 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) 23-1248 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of Yampa Street Tech Center. Approves a proposed subdivision plat for Yampa Street Tech Center, located between East 46th Avenue and East 47th Avenue, and North Walden Way and North Yampa Street, in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-19-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1248 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 23-1250 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and SEMA Construction, Inc. to provide as-needed emergency repairs on wastewater facilities, water quality facilities, and sewer components, city-wide. Approves a contract with SEMA Construction, Inc., for $4,191,995 and 2 years to provide as-needed emergency repairs on wastewater facilities, water quality facilities, and sewer components, city-wide (DOTI-202367723). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-19-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1250 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) 23-1267 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and HDR Architecture, Inc. to add the previously omitted DSBO goal for category 1, citywide. Amends an on-call contract with HDR Architecture, Inc. to add the previously omitted DSBO goal for category 1, citywide. No change to contract amount or duration. (DOTI-202369462-01/DOTI202368009-01) The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-19-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1267 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) 23-1268 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Ohlson Lavoie Corporation to correct the DSBO goal for category 1 from 35% to 14%, citywide. Amends an on-call contract with Ohlson Lavoie Corporation to correct the DSBO goal for category 1 from 35% to 14%, citywide. No change to contract amount or duration. (DOTI-202369467-01/DOTI202368013-01) The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-19-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1268 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 13 Nay: (None) (0) 23-1269 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Alfred Benesch & Company to add the previously omitted DSBO goal for category 2, citywide. Amends an on-call contract with Alfred Benesch & Company to add the previously omitted DSBO goal for category 2, citywide. No change to contract amount or duration. (DOTI-202369466-01/DOTI202368020-01) The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-19-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1269 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) 23-1270 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Stantec Consulting Services Inc. to assign the Agreement from Stantec Architecture, Inc. to Stantec Consulting Services Inc. and to correct the DSBO MWBE goal from 14% to 11% for category 2, citywide. Amends on on-call contract to authorize a name change from Stantec Architecture, Inc. to Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. and to corrects the DSBO MWBE goal from 14% to 11% for category 2, citywide. No change to contract amount or duration. (DOTI-202369494-01 / DOTI-202368022-01) The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-19-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1270 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 Page 14 23-1203 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Senior Housing Options, Inc. for rehabilitation of 40 income restricted units known as Park Hill Residence serving very low-income seniors. Approves a funding agreement with Senior Housing Options, Inc., for $1,345,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for rehabilitation of 40 income restricted units known as Park Hill Residence serving very low-income seniors, in Council District 9 (HOST-202368777). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-13-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1203 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) 23-1219 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the State of Colorado Department of Human Services concerning the “FY24 Department of Safety Integrated Response” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with Colorado Department of Human Services, Behavioral Health Administration for $990,277 and one year for additional staffing, intermediate clinical support and treatment, integrated data sharing, and individual level wraparound client support resources across programs and initiatives, citywide. (SAFTY-202369456). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-20-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1219 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 15 23-1220 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Young Men's Christian Association of Metropolitan Denver to continue to provide no fee comprehensive out of school time programs during the school year and summer to 75 Denver youth in grades kindergarten through 5th, citywide. Amends a contract with Young Men’s Christian Association of Metropolitan Denver (YMCA) to add $525,000 for a new total of $875,700 and 27 months for new end date of 8-31-2026 to continue to provide no fee comprehensive out of school time programs during the school year and summer to 75 Denver youth in grades kindergarten through 5th, citywide (MOEAI-202368641-01/MOEAI-202263630-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-20-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1220 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) 23-1222 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Affordable Legal Services, LLC to continue providing eviction legal defense and assistance to income qualified households, citywide. Amends a contract with Colorado Affordable Legal Services, LLC by adding $170,000 for a new total of $545,000 and one year for a new ending date of 12-31-2024 to continue eviction proceedings assistance to 180 unduplicated households, citywide (ATTNY-202369718-03/HOST-202157454-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-20-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1222 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 16 23-1232 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Caring for Denver Foundation concerning the “DPD Co-Responder Expansion” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant with Caring for Denver Foundation for $2,772,032 and ending 11-30-2024 to support Denver’s Crisis Intervention Response Unit designed to improve outcome, streamline services, and create system efficiencies for person with behavioral health issues, citywide (POLIC-202369658). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-20-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1232 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) 23-1233 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Children's Advocacy Center to continue providing forensic interviews of children who are victims of physical or sexual abuse, citywide. Amends a contract with Denver Children’s Advocacy Center by adding $330,000 for a new total of $620,000 and one year for a new ending date of 12-31-2024 to continue providing forensic interviews of children who are victims of physical or sexual abuse, citywide (POLIC-202369533-01/202266018-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-20-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1233 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 17 23-1234 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed amended Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado Department of Human Services concerning the “Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program FY23-24” program and the funding therefor. Amends a grant agreement with Colorado Department of Human Services - Office of Early Childhood - Promoting Safe and Stable Families by adding $200,000 for a new total of $608,000 and one year with a new ending date of 9-30-2024 to continue to develop and establish, or expand, and operate coordinated programs of community-based family support services, family preservation services, time-limited family reunification services, and adoption and support services, citywide (SOCSV-202159802-03 / SOCSV-202159802-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-20-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1234 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) 23-1239 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Legal Services to continue providing eviction legal defense and assistance to income qualified households, citywide. Amends a contract with Colorado Legal Services by adding $250,000 for a new total of $1,467,520 and one year for a new ending date of 12-31-2024 to assist at least 260 residents coming from subsidized housing in an eviction proceeding, citywide (HOST-202370130-02 / HOST-202157453-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-20-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1239 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 18 23-1259 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Environmental Hazmat Services, Inc. to continue to provide the collection of discarded and abandoned solid wastes in alleys, sidewalks, parks, and other public spaces, and clarifies invoicing process. Amends an on-call contract with Environmental Hazmat Services, Inc., by adding 6 months for a new ending date of 04-09-2024 to continue to provide the collection of discarded and abandoned solid wastes including putrescible wastes, medical waste, drug paraphernalia, and other materials in alleys, sidewalks, parks, and other public spaces, and clarifies invoicing process, citywide. No change to contract amount. (ESEQD-202369640-03-ENVHL-2021-59546-01/ENVHL 201844158). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-27-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1259 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) 23-1315 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Busco, Inc. to provide bus transportation to and from shelter locations, citywide. Amends a contract with Busco, Inc. to add $2,600,000 for a new total of $3,550,000 and 2 additional years for a new end date of 12-31-2025 to provide bus transportation to and from shelter locations, citywide (HOST-202370237-01/202265184). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-27-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1315 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 19 23-1382 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the sum of Seventy Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($70,000.00) made payable to The Law Office of Sam Cannon, LLC, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action captioned Julia Lane v. Taylor Kaufmann & City and County of Denver, which was filed in the Denver District Court, Case No. 2022CV32270. Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This resolution was approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 9-26-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1382 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 23-1249 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fourth Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage and Flood Control District d/b/a Mile High Flood District, for the Irondale Gulch Tributaries project to design and construct Drainage and Flood Control Improvements. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Urban Drainage and Flood Control District (UDFD) doing business as Mile High Flood District (MHFD) by adding $13,400,000 for a new total of $20,400,000 for the Irondale Gulch Tributaries project to build a portion of identified improvements along 56th Avenue and improve drainage capacity at Uvalda Street and East 56th Avenue, in Council Districts 8 and 11. No change to contract duration. (DOTI-202369070-04/DOTI-201950441-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-19-2023. Council Bill 23-1249 was ordered published Ordered published Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 23-1325 A bill for an ordinance making a cash transfer from the Coronavirus Emergency Response Special Revenue Fund to the General Fund and authorizes appropriations in the Housing Stability General Fund. Authorizes a cash balance transfer of approximately $8,000,000 from the Coronavirus Emergency Response Fund to the Department of Housing Stability’s General Fund and authorizes appropriation to support the House 1000 Initiative. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-27-2023. Council Bill 23-1325 was ordered published Ordered published Page 20 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Finance & Governance Committee 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 23-1195 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) 23-1196 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 23-1196 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 Page 21 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 23-1199 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 23-1218. 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 23-1395 A Proclamation Recognizing October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Parady, that Council Proclamation 23-1395 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) PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Page 22 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 sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:46 p.m., Council President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-1218. Kenneth Owens signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Alejandra Castańeda and Jesse Parris signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Council member Sandoval delivered the report. A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Councilmember Gilmore, that Council Bill 23-1218 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 ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Torres adjourned the meeting at 6:12 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 23