City Council

Minutes Monday, October 16, 2023, 3:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council member Hinds led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Council member Hinds led the Land Acknowledgement. ROLL CALL Present: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) MAYOR'S PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 23-1473 Mayor's Proposed 2024 Budget A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, that the Clerk and Recorder publish a notice regarding the Mayor's 2024 Proposed Budget, carried by the following vote: Published a notice Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES The minutes of October 9, 2023, were distributed to members of Council. Council President Torres ordered the minutes approved. 23-1505 Minutes of Monday, October 9, 2023. Council Minutes 23-1505 were approved. Approved Page 1 COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council President Torres and Council members Sandoval, Kashmann, Watson, Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Parady, and Hinds offered announcements. Council President Torres announced that tonight, Council is scheduled to sit as the quasi-judicial Board of Equalization to consider reduction of total cost assessments for Local Maintenance Districts. No written protests of assessment were filed with the Manager of the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure by the deadline of September 28, 2023, Therefore, Council will not sit as the Board of Equalization for the following Local Maintenance Districts: 15th Street Pedestrian Mall 20th Street Pedestrian Mall Consolidated Larimer Street Pedestrian Mall Santa Fe Drive Pedestrian Mall (C) Delgany Street East 13th Avenue Pedestrian Mall South Downing Street Pedestrian Mall Tennyson Street II Pedestrian Mall 44th Avenue & Eliot Street Pedestrian Mall West 32nd Avenue Pedestrian Mall Broadway Pedestrian Mall A South Broadway Streetscape (Arizona to Iowa) South Broadway Streetscape (Wesley to Yale) South Broadway Streetscape (Iowa to Wesley) Tennyson Streetscape (Portions of 38th to 44th) PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS 23-1514 A letter dated October 16, 2023, from Margaret Danuser, Manager of Finance, notifying City Council of the Department of Finance's intent to issue Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 2023A-B, for and on behalf of its Department of Aviation, in an amount not to exceed $815 million. Communication 23-1514 was received and filed. Filed RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT RESOLUTIONS Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee Page 2 23-1319 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Salvation Army to support operational and programmatic activities of non-congregate shelter at New Directions, formerly known as Best Western, citywide. Amends a contract with The Salvation Army by adding $3,666,000 for a new total of $9,166,000 and one year for a new ending date of 12-31-2024 to support operational and programmatic activities of non-congregate shelter at New Directions, formerly known as Best Western, citywide (HOST-202369411-02 / HOST202261825). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-30-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-27-2023. Council member Lewis called this item out at the 10-9-2023 meeting for a one-week postponement to 10-16-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, that Council Resolution 23-1319 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: Alvidrez, Lewis (2) City Council - Direct Files 23-1508 A resolution extending the declaration of local disaster emergency pertaining to unsheltered residents filed with the clerk and recorder to November 13, 2023. Approves the extension for the declaration of local disaster filed with the clerk and recorder to November 13, 2023. Council President Torres approved direct filing this item on 10-10-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 23-1508 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Torres, Watson (10) Nay: Alvidrez, Gilmore, Sawyer (3) Block Vote A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Watson, to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote: Approved the consent agenda Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) PROCLAMATIONS Page 3 23-1506 A Proclamation Recognizing Brent Fahrberger's Service to the City of Denver (consent) A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Watson, that Council Proclamation 23-1506 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) 23-1511 A Proclamation Honoring Jerene Petersen (consent) A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Watson, that Council Proclamation 23-1511 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 23-1371 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and LAZ Parking Midwest, LLC to conduct Parking Operations Management at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with LAZ Parking Midwest, LLC to conduct Parking Operations Management for five years, with two one-year options, commencing 2-1-2024 and ending in 1-31-2029, in the amount of $83,803,994.15, in Council District 11. PLANE_202366991. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-6-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-4-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Watson, that Council Resolution 23-1371 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 23-1372 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and TENNANT SALES AND SERVICE COMPANY to purchase sweeper and brush pieces used for cleaning at Denver International Airport. Approves a master purchase order with Tennant Sales and Service Company for $500,000 with a term ending 8-15-2025 to purchase sweeper and brush pieces used in the cleaning of airport facilities, in Council District 11. SC-00007783. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-6-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-4-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Watson, that Council Resolution 23-1372 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) 23-1373 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and All Star Staffing, LLC concerning ceiling, vent, louver, wall and hard surface cleaning services at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with All Star Staffing in the amount of $500,000 and for a term of 5 years to provide cleaning services across airport facilities, in Council District 11. PLANE-202265516-00. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-6-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-4-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Watson, that Council Resolution 23-1373 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) Finance & Governance Committee Page 5 23-1338 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Los Cerezos LLC to cover additional projected costs for landscaping and snow removal services, citywide. Amends a contract with Los Cerezos LLC to extend the end term of the contract from 9-30-2023 to 9-30-2025 and increase the maximum amount of the contract from $475,000 to $1,000,000 to cover additional projected costs for landscaping and snow removal services, citywide GENRL 202369406-01/GENRL-202265734. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-6-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-3-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Watson, that Council Resolution 23-1338 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) 23-1339 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and CTM Inc. to cover landscaping and snow removal services for city owned facilities, citywide. Amends a contract with CTM Inc. to extend the contract end term from 9-30-2023 to 9-30-2025 and increase the maximum contract amount from $3,500,000 to $6,550,000 to cover landscaping and snow removal services for city owned facilities, citywide. GENRL-202369357-01 (GENRL-202055965-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-6-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-3-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Watson, that Council Resolution 23-1339 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 23-1341 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement with Dynaletric Company to increase the contract maximum required to address additional costs associated with the fire panel replacement and upgrade project at the Police Administration Building, in Council District 10. Amends a contract with Dynalectric Company to increase the contract maximum from $924,988 to $954,988 required to address additional costs associated with the fire panel replacement and upgrade project at the Police Administration Building, in Council District 10. (GENRL-202369525-02 (GENRL-202263055-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-6-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-3-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Watson, that Council Resolution 23-1341 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) 23-1358 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendatory Agreement with Northwest Cascade Inc., doing business as Honey Bucket, to increase the contract maximum and continue to provide portable toilet and hand wash station rental services. Amends a contract with Northwest Cascade Inc., doing business as Honey Bucket to increase the contract maximum from $975,000 to $7,000,000 continue to provide portable toilet and hand wash station rental services. Term of contract does not change, citywide. GENRL-202369570-01 (GENRL-202367547-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-6-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-3-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Watson, that Council Resolution 23-1358 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 23-1375 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Nasuni Corporation to provide cloud storage services. Approves a contract with Nasuni Corporation for $2,078,623.75 for a term 6-1-2023 through 11-1-2026 to provide cloud storage services, citywide. TECHS-202367991-00. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-6-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-3-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Watson, that Council Resolution 23-1375 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 23-1334 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and ACL, Inc. to continue providing traffic engineering professional services, citywide. Amends an on-call contract with ACL, Inc., by adding 2 years for a new ending date of 1-14-2026 to continue providing traffic engineering professional services, citywide. No change to contract amount. (DOTI-202369157-01/DOTI-202056491-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-6-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-3-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Watson, that Council Resolution 23-1334 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) 23-1362 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of Denver 60 Filing No 1. Approves a subdivision plat for Denver 60 Filing No. 1, located between East 40th Avenue and 45th Avenue and Pena Boulevard and North Truckee Street, in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-3-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Watson, that Council Resolution 23-1362 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 23-1363 A resolution granting a revocable permit to Runt & Bro Willow, LLC, to encroach into the right-of-way at 8500 East Colfax Avenue. Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to Runt & Bro Willow, LLC, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right-of-way with two existing chimneys and existing eaves at 8500 East Colfax Avenue, in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-3-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Watson, that Council Resolution 23-1363 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) 23-1368 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Designscapes, Inc. to provide golf course renovation, repair, and improvement at 8 municipal courses, citywide. Approves an on-call contract with Colorado Designscapes, Inc. for up to $500,000 for a term of 3 years to provide golf course renovation, repair, and improvement at 8 municipal courses, citywide. Parks-202369911-00. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-6-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-3-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Watson, that Council Resolution 23-1368 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 9 23-1001 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Victim Offender Reconciliation Program to provides access to nutritious and culturally responsive food for youth in their afterschool and summer programs, as well as to provide bi-weekly food boxes for families and assistance applying for SNAP and WIC. Approves a grant agreement with Victim Offender Reconciliation Program, doing business as Colorado Circles for Change, for $829,891.25 and through 12-31-2025, through the city’s Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative, to provides access to nutritious and culturally responsive food for youth in their afterschool and summer programs, as well as to provide bi-weekly food boxes for families and assistance applying for SNAP and WIC focused in Council Districts 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9 and 11 (ENVHL-202368602). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-6-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-2-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Watson, that Council Resolution 23-1001 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) 23-1014 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Salvation Army to provide health and nutrition education and to support a community garden. Approves a grant agreement with The Salvation Army for $550,674 and through 12-31-2025, through the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative, to provide health and nutrition education and to support a community garden located in Council District 1 (ENVHL-202368598). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-6-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-2-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Watson, that Council Resolution 23-1014 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 10 23-1202 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, Inc. to finance construction of 17 income-restricted units, known as Clara Brown Commons, to be sold to qualifying households. Approves a loan agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, Inc. in the amount of $1,275,000 to finance construction of 17 income-restricted units, known as Clara Brown Commons, to be sold to qualifying households, in Council District 9 (HOST-202369354). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-6-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-13-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Watson, that Council Resolution 23-1202 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) 23-1318 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to provide rental assistance and support services for those experiencing homelessness who are fleeing domestic violence, citywide. Amends a contract with Volunteers of America, Green Willow Project, to add $440,000 for a new total of $1,540,000 and 1 additional year. The funds will be used to provide rental assistance and support services for those experiencing homelessness who are fleeing domestic violence, citywide (HOST-202370035-01/202157472). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-6-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-27-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Watson, that Council Resolution 23-1318 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 23-1320 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Colorado Coalition the Homeless to provide operational and programmatic activities of non-congregate shelter at Park Avenue Inn located at 3500 Park Avenue West. Amends a contract with The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless by adding $82,000 for a new total of $2,987,235 to provide operational and programmatic activities of non-congregate shelter Park Avenue West, citywide. No change to contract duration. (HOST-202370187-01 / HOST-202368622). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-6-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-4-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Watson, that Council Resolution 23-1320 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) 23-1321 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Salvation Army, to support shelter operations at the Lambuth Center as well as longer term housing for those experiencing homelessness, Citywide. Amends a contract with The Salvation Army, Lambuth Center project, to add $394,372 for a new total of $1,233,116 and 1 additional year. The funding will be used to support shelter operations as well as longer term housing for those experiencing homelessness, citywide (HOST-202370088-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-6-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-27-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Watson, that Council Resolution 23-1321 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 23-1367 A resolution approving a proposed Assignment and Assumption Agreement between the City and County of Denver, Zia Sunnyside SPE, LLC (as successor-in-interest to CD-Inca, LLC), and KG Sunnyside Owner, LLC to assign the affordable housing obligations contained in a Loan Agreement and consent to the transfer of the property. Amends a contract and assigns the contract from Zia Sunnyside SPE, LLC (as successor-in-interest to CD-Inca, LLC) to KG Sunnyside Owner, LLC, a contract purchaser of the property located at 4055 North Inca Street. This agreement maintains the affordability provisions of the building for the new owner for the remainder of the covenant, ending on 10-12-2036, in Council District 1. OEDEV-202370443-01/201630376. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-6-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-4-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Watson, that Council Resolution 23-1367 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) 23-1502 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the total sum of Three Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($387,000.00) payable to Taussig & Smith, PC COLTAF Account in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action captioned Eric Szakmary and Kimberly Szakmary v. Denver Police Department and the City and County of Denver, and Jamie B. Taft, which was filed in the Denver District Court, for the Denver, Colorado, Case No. 2022CV32686. Settles a clam involving the Denver Police Department. This resolution was approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 10-10-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Watson, that Council Resolution 23-1502 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 23-1503 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the total sum of One Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($170,000.00) payable to Taussig & Smith, PC COLTAF Account in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action captioned Eric Szakmary and Kimberly Szakmary v. Denver Police Department and the City and County of Denver, and Jamie B. Taft, which was filed in the Denver District Court, for the Denver, Colorado, Case No. 2022CV32686. Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This resolution was approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 10-10-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Watson, that Council Resolution 23-1503 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 23-1360 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the Career Service. Amends the classification and pay plan for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the Career Service by changing the pay grades of classifications (supervisor and below) in the Engineer, Architect, Project Manager Engineering series, and Plans Review Engineer, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-3-2023. Council Bill 23-1360 was ordered published Ordered published 23-1361 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property located at 1805 South Bannock Street as being required for public use and authorizing acquisition of property interests therein by negotiation or through condemnation proceedings as needed for the Jewell Avenue Pedestrian Bridge Project in Council District 7. Grants the authority to acquire through negotiated purchase or condemnation of all or any portion of any property interest as needed for the installment of the West Jewell Avenue Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge, including easement interests, access rights, improvements, buildings, fixtures, licenses, and permits, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-3-2023. Council Bill 23-1361 was ordered published Ordered published Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Page 14 23-1364 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1021 North Monroe Street in Congress Park. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-B to U-SU-B1, located at 1021 North Monroe Street, in Council District 10. A public hearing will be held on Monday, 11-13-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-3-2023. Council Bill 23-1364 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 11/13/2023. Ordered published with a future required public hearing Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 23-1366 A bill or an ordinance approving a proposed sixth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver, Colorado, to provide staffing support for services related to affordable housing, citywide. Amends a contract with Denver Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver doing business as Denver Housing Authority to extend the term of service through 12-31-2024 and add $92,346 for a new total contract of $554,076, to provide staffing support for services related to affordable housing, citywide.( HOST-202370244-06). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-6-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-4-2023. Council Bill 23-1366 was ordered published Ordered published 23-1369 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority, for the creation of the Family Connects program that provides services and supports for the parents of newborns, citywide. Approve an Intergovernmental Agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority, for a maximum contract amount of $1,416,000 and a three-year contract term of 9-1-2023 through 8-31-2026 for the creation of the Family Connects program that provides services and supports for the parents of newborns, citywide. SOCSV-202368942-00. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-6-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-4-2023. Council Bill 23-1369 was ordered published Ordered published BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Finance & Governance Committee Page 15 23-1310 A bill for an ordinance repealing and replacing Ordinance 0378 Series of 2023 with corrected legal descriptions of the acquisition area and for granting the authority to acquire through negotiated purchase or condemnation of all or any portion of any property interest as needed for the installment of the first phase of the Globeville Levee Improvements Project, located along the west bank of the South Platte River from E. 50th Avenue to S. of Westbound I-70, in Council District 9. A bill for an ordinance repealing and replacing Ordinance No. 0378, Series 2023 to correct the footage calculations in the legal descriptions regarding the Globeville Levee Improvements Project, in District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-26-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Watson, that Council Bill 23-1310 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) 23-1312 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an appropriation in the “Denver Public Library” Special Revenue Fund, to make a cash transfer and appropriation in the “Library Capital” Fund. Appropriates and makes cash transfer from the Denver Public Library Special Revenue Fund to the Denver Public Library Capital Projects fund in the amount of $1,575,000. The funding will support upgrades for the Athmar Park Branch and Robinson Branch library facilities, Council Districts 7 and 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-26-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Watson, that Council Bill 23-1312 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) 23-1330 A bill for an ordinance making a supplemental appropriation in the Denver Arts and Venues Special Revenue Fund. Authorizes and appropriates $11,000,000 from the Arts and Venues Special Revenue Fund to Denver Arts and Venues to cover the costs of increased events and attendance, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-26-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Watson, that Council Bill 23-1330 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Page 16 Nay: (None) (0) 23-1331 A bill for an ordinance authorizing an appropriation in the General Fund to make a cash transfer to and appropriation in the Liability Claims Special Revenue Fund. Authorizes a cash transfer and appropriation of $4,957,321 from General Fund Reserves to the Liability Claims Special Revenue Fund to provide sufficient budget capacity to fund settlements and claims previously approved or in process, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-26-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Watson, that Council Bill 23-1331 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 23-1005 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver, Colorado, to provide nutrition and healthy cooking classes, healthy snacks for youth, and a youth-led "Vegetable Artscape," located at multiple sites. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver, Colorado by adding $412,592 for a new total of $1,061,491 and one year for a new end date of 7-31-2024, through the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative, to provide nutrition and healthy cooking classes, healthy snacks for youth, and a youth-led “Vegetable Artscape,” located at multiple sites in Council District 3 (ENVHL-202160889-02/ ENVHL-202368502-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-30-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-2-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Watson, that Council Bill 23-1005 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 23-1009 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority, to continue providing family nutrition services during pediatric appointments at several outpatient clinic locations and assistance in Women, Infant and Children (WIC) enrollment. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority (DHHA) by adding $644,895 for a new total of $1,645,928 and one year for a new end date of 9-30-2024, through the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative, for DHHA to continue providing family nutrition services during pediatric appointments at several outpatient clinic locations and assistance in Women, Infant and Children (WIC) enrollment, in Council District 9 (ENVHL-202368540 /ENVHL-202264828-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-30-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-2-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Watson, that Council Bill 23-1009 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) 23-1104 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority, to continue providing Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) programs for individuals with substance use disorders who are in a Denver jail, citywide. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority (DHHA) by adding $154,294.61 for a new total of $700,111.61 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-2024 to account for changes in medication and staffing costs for DHHA to continue providing Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) programs for individuals with substance use disorders who are in a Denver jail, citywide (SAFTY-202369198-05 / SAFTY-202057071). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-30-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-23-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Watson, that Council Bill 23-1104 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 23-1311 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority, to provide vendor services to Head Start delegate agencies, citywide. Approves an on-call contract with Denver Health and Hospital Authority for $779,791 to provide vendor services to Head Start delegate agencies for a term July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, citywide (MOEAI-202367559). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-30-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-27-2023. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Watson, that Council Bill 23-1311 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 23-1127 changing the zoning classification for Multiple properties in the University neighborhood. 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 23-1509 A Proclamation Celebrating George Morrison, Sr., “Denver’s Godfather of Jazz” A motion offered by Councilmember Watson, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Proclamation 23-1509 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 19 23-1127 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for Multiple properties in the University neighborhood. Approves a map amendment to rezone 6 properties from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1 located at 1) 1825 South Marion Street, 2) 1900 South Humboldt Street, 3) 1931 South Humboldt Street, 4) 1967 South Humboldt Street, 5) 1906 South Williams Street, and 6) 2125 South Williams Street, located in Council District 6. A public hearing will be held on Monday, 10-16-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-29-2023. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:48 p.m., Council President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-1127. Adam Glick and Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Francisca Peñafiel of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Bill 23-1127 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, November 13, 2023, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-1364 changing the zoning classification for 1021 North Monroe Street in Congress Park. Any protests against Council Bill 23-1364 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, November 6, 2023. ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Torres adjourned the meeting at 7:05 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