City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · December 4, 2023
Minutes
Minutes
Monday, December 4, 2023, 3:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council member Kashmann led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Council member Kashmann led the Land Acknowledgement.
ROLL CALL
Council member Sawyer 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 November 27, 2023, were distributed to members of Council. Council
President Torres ordered the minutes approved.
23-1907 Minutes of Monday, November 27, 2023.
Council Minutes 23-1907 were approved.
Approved
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council President Torres and Council members Lewis, Romero Campbell, and Alvidrez
offered announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
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23-1890 A Proclamation Celebrating Project Angel Heart’s 10 Millionth Meal
A motion offered by Councilmember Watson, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Proclamation 23-1890 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)
23-1903 A Proclamation Honoring the Life of Lucille Ruibal Rivera
A motion offered by Councilmember Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by
Councilmember Gilmore, that Council Proclamation 23-1903 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)
23-1904 A Proclamation Honoring the Memory of Patricia 'Patt' Houston
A motion offered by Councilmember Lewis, duly seconded by Councilmember
Kashmann, that Council Proclamation 23-1904 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
Finance & Governance Committee
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23-1784 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and The Remy Corporation to provide on-call
professional services related to the Workday platform.
Approves a contract with The Remy Corporation for $5,000,000 and a term of three
years to provide on-call professional services related to the Workday platform,
citywide. 202370662-00. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 11-21-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1784 be adopted, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Parady, Romero
Campbell, Sandoval, Watson (8)
Nay: Hinds, Sawyer (2)
Absent: Gonzales-Gutierrez, Lewis, Torres (3)
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
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23-1804 A bill for an ordinance making rescissions from the General Fund
and making appropriations in the General Fund to make a cash transfer to
the Affordable Housing Special Revenue Fund.
Approves a rescission of $5,000,000 from agency General Fund appropriations,
authorizes an appropriation to transfer cash, and makes an appropriation in the
Affordable Housing Special Revenue fund, citywide. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-21-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1804 be ordered published, was followed by a motion
offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that
Council Bill 23-1804 be amended in the following particulars:
On page 1, in the table directly following line 23, in the column titled “Amount
Appropriated” strike “Appropriated” and replace with “Rescinded”.
On page 2, in the continuation of table directly following Page 1, line 23, in the
column titled “Amount Appropriated” strike “Appropriated” and replace with
“Rescinded”.
The motion to amend carried by the following vote:
Amended
Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1804 be ordered published as amended, carried by the
following vote:
Ordered published as amended
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
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23-1484 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 5107 -
5135 North Emerson Street in Globeville.
Approves a map amendment to rezone a property from I-A, UO-2 to G-RX-5,
located at 5107, 5111, 5115, 5117, 5135 North Emerson Street, in Council District 9.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-17-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1484 be taken out of order, carried by the following vote:
Took out of order
Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1484 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was
followed by a motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by
Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1484 be postponed to January 8, 2024,
carried by the following vote:
Postponed to a date certain
Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
23-1485 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3701
West 9th Avenue in Villa Park.
Approves a map amendment to rezone a property from E-SU-D1 to E-RH-2.5,
located at 3701 West 9th Avenue, in Council District 3. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 10-17-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1485 be taken out of order, carried by the following vote:
Took out of order
Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1485 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was
followed by a motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by
Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1485 be postponed to December 11,
2023, carried by the following vote:
Postponed to a date certain
Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Block Vote
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Approved the consent agenda
Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
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23-1778 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
United States of America Department of Housing and Urban Development
concerning the “Community Development Block Grant FY23” program and
the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban
Development (HUD) for $6,401,835 in Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds and through 09-01-2030 to provide funding for services and projects
supporting neighborhood and business development programs for the 2023 program
year, citywide. OEDEV-202371117. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-22-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1778 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)
23-1800 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Cayman Airways Limited concerning a use and
lease agreement to provide passenger services, with rates and charges at
Denver International Airport.
Approves a use and lease agreement with Cayman Airways applying rates and
charges for a term of one year with 2 one-year extension options at Denver
International Airport (DEN), in Council District 11. 202370506-00. The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-22-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1800 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)
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23-1801 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Wright Choice, Inc. concerning jetting and
cleaning of grease and sand traps and associated drain lines servicing
common use waste lines at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with Wright Choice, Inc. for $6,102,305 and a term of 5 years
for jetting and cleaning of grease and sand traps and associated drain lines servicing
common use waste lines at Denver International Airport (DEN), in Council District
11. 202368842. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-22-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1801 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)
23-1819 A resolution of city council consenting to the Mayor’s appointment
of Phillip Washington as the Manager of Aviation.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Phillip Washington as Chief Executive Officer
of the Department of Aviation, pursuant to Charter Section § 2.2.6 (D). The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-22-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1819 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
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23-1780 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Active Network, LLC for
continual use and support of the vendor's Enterprise Cashiering and
E-commerce software application.
Amends a contract with Active Network, LLC (TECHS-CE00013-04) by adding
$300,000 for a new total of $1,286,734.13 and extending the term by two years for
a new end date of 12-31-2025 for continual use and support of the vendor’s
Enterprise Cashiering and Ecommerce software application supporting multiple City
Agencies, citywide. TECHS-202369793-04. The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-21-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1780 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)
23-1781 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Quisitive, LLC to continue
providing SharePoint internet services for city employees.
Amends a contract with Quisitive, LLC (TECHS-201738742-04) to add $118,100 for a
new total of $727,750 and 4 additional years for a new end term of 12-31-2027 to
continue providing SharePoint internet services for city employees, citywide.
TECHS-202370736-03. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 11-21-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1781 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)
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23-1785 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Active Network, LLC to
continue and expand the use of Point-of-Sale software supporting Denver
Parks and Recreation.
Amends a contract with Active Network, LLC (201314203-03) to add $1,747,679 for
a new total of $4,025,951 and an additional 5 years for a new end term of
12-31-2028 to continue and expand the use of Point-of-Sale software supporting
Denver Parks and Recreation, citywide. 202370313-03. The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-21-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1785 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)
23-1807 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement with Paymentech,
LLC for the purchase of credit card acceptance and processing services,
citywide.
Approves a contract with Paymentech, LLC for $148,500,000 and a term of 5 years
with an end date of 12-31-2028 with three optional one-year renewals followed by
one year of month-to-month renewal options for the purchase of credit card
acceptance and processing services, citywide. 202367389. The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-21-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1807 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)
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23-1820 A resolution of city council consenting to the Mayor’s appointment
of Nicole Doheny as Manager of Finance.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Nicole Doheny as Executive Director of the
Department of Finance, pursuant to Charter Section § 2.2.6 (D). The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-21-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1820 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)
23-1821 A resolution of city council consenting to the Mayor’s appointment
of Kerry Tipper as City Attorney.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Kerry Tipper as City Attorney, pursuant to
Charter Section § 2.2.6 (D). The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 11-21-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1821 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
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23-1786 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Acme Tree Service Inc. to
continue providing tree maintenance services, citywide.
Amends an on-contract with Acme Tree Service Inc. (202157701) to extend the
contract term 5 months for a new end date of 5-31-2024 to continue providing tree
maintenance services, citywide. No change to contract amount. 202370957-01. The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-21-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1786 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)
23-1787 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Bear Creek Landscaping and
Tree Service LLC to provide tree maintenance services, citywide.
Amends an on-call contract with Bear Creek Landscape and Tree Service
(202157702) to extend the term by 5 months for a new end date of 5-31-2024 to
provide tree maintenance services, citywide. No change to contract amount.
202370958-01. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-21-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1787 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)
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23-1788 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Environmental Tree Care LLC to
continue providing tree maintenance services, citywide.
Amends an on-call contract with Environmental Tree Care LLC. (202157690) to
extend the term by 5 months for a new end date of 5-31-2024 to continue providing
tree maintenance services, citywide. No change to contract amount. 202370959-01.
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-21-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1788 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)
23-1811 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as West 11th Avenue, located near the
intersection of West 11th Avenue and North Xavier Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as West 11th Avenue, located near the intersection of
West 11th Avenue and North Xavier Street, in Council District 3. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-21-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1811 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)
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23-1812 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system parcels of land as: 1) South Osage Street, located at
intersection of South Osage Street and West Jewell Avenue; 2) West Jewell
Avenue, located at intersection of West Jewell Avenue and South Osage
Street; and 3) South Navajo Street, located at intersection of South Navajo
Street and West Jewell Avenue.
Dedicates three parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) South Osage Street,
located at the intersection of South Osage Street and West Jewell Avenue, 2) West
Jewell Avenue, located at the intersection of West Jewell Avenue and South Osage
Street, and 3) South Navajo Street located at the intersection of South Navajo
Street and West Jewell Avenue, in Council District 2. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-21-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1812 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)
23-1813 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as West 10th Avenue, located near the
intersection of West 10th Avenue and North Xavier Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as West 10th Avenue, located near the intersection of
West 10th Avenue and North Xavier Street, in Council District 3. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-21-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1813 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)
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23-1815 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 Grant
Street, East 14th Avenue, North Sherman Street and East 13th Avenue.
Dedicates a parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as Public Alley, bounded by North
Grant Street, East 14th Avenue, North Sherman Street and East 13th Avenue, in
Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
11-21-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1815 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)
23-1816 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system parcels of land as: 1) Public Alley, bounded by West Colfax
Avenue, North King Street, West Conejos Place, and North Julian Street;
and 2) West Colfax Avenue, located near the intersection of West Colfax
Avenue and North King Street.
Dedicates two parcels of land as 1) Public Alley, bounded by West Colfax Avenue,
North King Street, West Conejos Place, and North Julian Street, and 2) West Colfax
Avenue, located near the intersection of West Colfax Avenue and North King Street,
in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
11-21-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1816 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)
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23-1817 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Big Truck Rental, LLC to rent
and maintain trucks to assist with weekly collection of trash, recycling, and
compost.
Amends a contract with Big Truck Rental, LLC to add $1,763,220.00 for a new total
of $3,968,794.50 and a new end term of 12-31-2024 to continue to rent and
maintain 10 refuse trucks and continued rental of 8 side load and 2 rear load trucks
to assist with weekly collection of trash, recycling, and compost, citywide.
202371106-03 (202265862-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 11-21-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1817 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
23-1746 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement with Satellite
Shelters, Inc., for the purchase of manufactured modular community
buildings, citywide.
Approves a contract with Satellite Shelters, Inc. for $4,250,000 and a term ending
December 31, 2024, for the purchase and design of manufactured modular
community buildings in support of the House1000 initiative, citywide. 202370873-00.
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-22-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1746 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)
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23-1753 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Colorado Village Collaborative for to provide
operations and services at a 60-unit micro community site, in Council
District 7.
Approves a contract with The Colorado Village Collaborative for $2,249,537 and an
end term of 12-31-2024 to provide operations and services at a 60-unit micro
community site, in Council District 7. 202371105. The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-29-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1753 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)
23-1768 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and The Gathering Place for to provide site operations
and client support and management for the agreed upon micro community
site, citywide.
Approves a contract with The Gathering Place for $1,451,142 and a contract term
ending on 12-31-2024 to provide site operations and client support and management
for the agreed upon micro community site, citywide. 202371201. The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-15-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1768 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)
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23-1782 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and The Urban Farm to provide administrative support,
classroom space, and vocational experiential learning opportunities for
Helping Youth Pursue Excellence (HYPE) participants, citywide.
Amends a contract with The Urban Farm (202160361) to add $391,222.06 for a new
total of $848,172.68 and an additional 18 months for 12-31-2025 to provide
administrative support, classroom space, and vocational experiential learning
opportunities for Helping Youth Pursue Excellence (HYPE) participants, citywide.
202370802-03. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-22-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1782 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)
23-1789 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Brothers Redevelopment, Inc.
to provide financial assistance and foreclosure prevention services to
income qualified households, citywide.
Amends a contract with Brothers Redevelopment (202368182) to add $300,000 for a
new total of $600,000 and one additional year for a new end term of 12-31-2024 to
provide financial assistance to households who have experienced financial hardship
at or below 80% of the Area Median Income to prevent involuntary displacement,
citywide. 202371040-01. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 11-22-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1789 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)
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Nay: (None) (0)
23-1790 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. to provide
funding for the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA) Program,
citywide.
Approves a contract with Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. for $4,413,171 and an end
term of 12-31-2024 to support the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA)
Program to keep people housed, citywide. 202371122. The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-22-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1790 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)
23-1791 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
United States of America Department of Housing and Urban Development
concerning the “Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA)
FY23” program and the funding therefor.
Approves a revenue grant agreement with the United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development to $4,036,662 and a term ending on 10-31-2026 to support
the housing needs of low-income people living with HIV/AIDS, citywide. 202371195.
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-22-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1791 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)
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23-1792 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
United States of America Department of Housing and Urban Development
concerning the “Emergency Solutions Grant FY23” program and the
funding therefor.
Approves a revenue grant agreement with the United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development for $587,563 and a term ending on 10-31-2025 to provide
emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, and rapid rehousing, citywide.
202371144. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
11-22-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1792 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)
23-1793 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
United States of America Department of Housing and Urban Development
concerning the “HOME FY23” program and the funding therefor.
Approves a revenue grant agreement with the United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development for $2,985,693 for a term ending on 9-30-2032 to support
the building, buying, and rehabilitation of affordable housing for rent or ownership,
citywide. 202371121. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-22-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1793 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)
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23-1794 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Jewish Family Service of Colorado, Inc. to
provide funding for the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA)
Program, citywide.
Approves a contract with Jewish Family Service of Colorado, Inc. for $622,137 and
an end term of 12-31-2024 to support the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance
(TRUA) Program to keep people housed, citywide. 202371133. The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-22-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1794 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)
23-1795 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Jewish Family Service of
Colorado, Inc. to provide rapid rehousing assistance to individuals and
families experiencing homelessness, citywide.
Amends a contract with Jewish Family Service of Colorado, Inc. (202159318) to add
$250,000 for a new total of $1,025,000 and one additional year for a new end term
of 12-31-2024 to provide short- and medium-term rental assistance to individuals
and families experiencing homelessness, citywide. 202371019-02. The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-22-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1795 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)
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23-1796 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Bluff Mercy, LLC to provide
supportive services and housing subsidies for formerly homeless
households, in Council District 8.
Amends a contract with Bluff Mercy, LLC (20257233) to add $300,000 for a new total
of $1,200,000 and one additional year for a new end term of 12-31-2024 to provide
supportive services and housing subsidies for formerly homeless households, in
Council District 8. 202371165-02. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-22-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1796 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)
23-1797 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and The Community Firm to provide funding for the
Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA) Program, citywide.
Approves a contract with The Community Firm, operating at The Community
Economic Defense Project, for $7,400,632 and an end term of 12-31-2024 to support
the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA) Program to keep people housed,
citywide. 202371132. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-22-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1797 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)
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23-1799 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado
Branch to provide for family motel shelter operations and supportive
services for the respite program, citywide.
Amends a contract with the Volunteers of America by adding $1,333,980 for a new
total of $4,996,660 and a new end term of 1-31-2024 to provide for family motel
shelter operations and supportive services for the respite program, citywide.
202057224/202371125-03. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 11-22-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1799 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)
23-1818 A resolution of city council consenting to the Mayor’s appointment
of Anne-Marie Braga as Manager of Human Services.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Anne-Marie Braga as Executive Director of the
Department of Human Services, pursuant to Charter Section § 2.2.6 (D). The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-22-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-1818 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
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23-1802 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from completed or
deferred capital improvement projects.
Approves a rescission of $4,196,356.20 of unused Capital Improvement Funds
from completed or deferred capital maintenance projects, citywide. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-21-2023.
Council Bill 23-1802 was ordered published
Ordered published
23-1803 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from General Fund
Contingency and making appropriations to agency General Fund budgets,
Special Revenue Funds, and authorizing cash transfers.
Approves a rescission from the General Fund Contingency and authorizes
appropriations in the General Fund, the General Government Special Revenue Fund,
and authorizes transfers from the General Fund to Human Services Special Revenue
Fund for the border crisis response to address 2023 unbudgeted needs, citywide. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-21-2023.
Council Bill 23-1803 was ordered published
Ordered published
23-1805 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission, appropriation, and a
cash transfer from Denver Human Services Special Revenue Fund to the
Border Crisis Response Special Revenue Fund.
Rescinds, appropriates, and makes cash transfers from Human Services Special
Revenue Fund (13008) to support expenditures in the amount of $8,000,000 in the
Border Crisis Response Special Revenue Fund (13809), citywide. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-21-2023.
Council Bill 23-1805 was ordered published
Ordered published
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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23-1715 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2040
North Ash Street in South Park Hill.
Approves a map amendment to rezone a property located at 2040 North Ash Street
from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1, in Council District 9. A public hearing will be held on
Tuesday, 1-2-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
11-14-2023.
Council Bill 23-1715 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
1/2/2024.
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
23-1722 A bill for an ordinance amending article II, Chapter 10 (Buildings
and building regulations), concerning Denver construction codes.
Amends Denver Revised Municipal Code Chapter 10 to revise the 2022 Denver
Building Code, Denver Fire Code, and Denver Green Code to clarify, correct, and
revise sections of the code language to bring it in line with nationally developed
regulations, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
11-14-2023.
Council Bill 23-1722 was ordered published
Ordered published
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
23-1783 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and
Hospital Authority, to continue connecting 9-1-1 callers with low acuity
medical complaints with Denver Health NurseLine as an alternative to
receiving ambulatory care, citywide.
Amends an intergovernmental expenditure agreement with Denver Health and
Hospital Authority (202265899-00) to add $193,317.96 for a new total of
$676,612.16 and an additional 1 year for a new end term of 12-31-2024 to continue
connecting 9-1-1 callers with low acuity medical complaints with Denver Health
NurseLine as an alternative to receiving ambulatory care, citywide. 202370854-01.
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-22-2023.
Council Bill 23-1783 was ordered published
Ordered published
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
City Council - Direct Files
23-1870 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed First Amendment to
Fiscal Year 2023 Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated
Operating Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver
Health and Hospital Authority, providing for the amounts to be paid for
services by the City and County of Denver and by the Denver Health and
Hospital Authority for Fiscal Year 2024.
Amends the 2023 Denver Health and Hospital Authority operating agreement to
update language related to allocation of funds within specific sections of the
agreement. No change to contract amount or duration. ENVHL-202371258. The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
12-18-2023. President Torres approved direct filing this bill on 11-22-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1870 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en
bloc, carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Finance & Governance Committee
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23-1709 A bill for an ordinance approving and providing for the execution of
a proposed grant agreement between the City and County of Denver and
the State of Colorado concerning the "UASI FY23" program and the
funding therefor, and authorizing the purchase of capital equipment items
from the "UASI FY23" Special Revenue Fund budget.
Approves a grant agreement with the State of Colorado, Department of Public
Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for $3,120,000
and a term ending on 8-31-2026 to procure capital equipment to support the Urban
Area Security Initiative program, citywide. MOOEM-202370961. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-14-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1709 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)
23-1717 A bill for an ordinance designating certain properties as being
acquired for public use and authorizing use and acquisition thereof by
negotiation or through condemnation proceedings of fee simple, easement
and other interests, including any rights and interests related or
appurtenant to properties as needed for the installment of a sidewalk at
approximately Sheridan Boulevard and Colfax Avenue, in Council District 3.
Approves a land acquisition located at approximately Sheridan Boulevard and Colfax
Avenue by granting authority to acquire through negotiated purchase or
condemnation all or any portion of any property interest needed for the installment
of a sidewalk, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-14-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1717 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)
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23-1718 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an
appropriation in the Culture and Recreation Special Revenue Fund Series to
make a cash transfer to Parks Legacy Capital Improvement Funds.
Approves the transfer of $1,300,000 from the Parks, Trails, and Open Space
Operating Special Revenue Fund 15828 into the Parks Legacy Improvement Project
Fund 36050 and appropriates the transferred amount to be used for the acquisition
of 2369 South Quebec Street, in Council District 4. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-14-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1718 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)
23-1720 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an
appropriation in the Culture and Recreation Special Revenue Fund Series to
make a cash transfer to Parks Legacy Capital Improvement Funds.
Approves the transfer of $1,500,000 from the Parks, Trails, and Open Space
Operating Special Revenue Fund 15828 into the Parks Legacy Improvement Project
Fund 36050 and appropriates the transferred amount to be used for the acquisition
of 4458 North Pearl Street and 4441 North Washington Street, in Council District 9.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-14-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1720 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)
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23-1806 A bill for an ordinance authorizing recissions from the
appropriations for the Payments to Denver Health for Public Health Clinics
and Denver Cares and making an appropriation in the Denver Health
Medically Indigent Payment.
Rescinds budget savings in the Denver Health, Payment for Public Health Clinics
2023 appropriation and from the Denver Health, Payment for Denver CARES 2023
appropriation and makes an appropriation in the Denver Health, Payment for
Medically Indigent Appropriation, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 11-21-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1806 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en
bloc, carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
23-1731 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and City of Aurora, for the Colfax Bus Rapid
Transit construction project.
Approves an Inter-Governmental Agreement with the City of Aurora for a term of
five years for the Colfax Bus Rapid Transit construction phase of the project, in
Council Districts 5, 8, 9, 10. 202370886. The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-14-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1731 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)
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23-1745 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing
care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the 32nd and
Lowell Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the real property,
exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited.
Approves the assessing ordinance for the 2024 annual costs of the continuing care,
operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of the 32nd and Lowell Pedestrian
Mall Local Maintenance District, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-14-2023.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1745 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, under unfinished business, Council will
hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-1484 changing the zoning classification
for 5107 - 5135 North Emerson Street in Globeville; and a required public hearing on
Council Bill 23-1483 changing the zoning classification for 4850 North Federal Boulevard
in Chaffee Park. Additionally, tonight, Council will hold a required public hearing on
Council Bill 23-1466 changing the zoning classification for 3216 North High Street in
Cole; a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-1481 changing the zoning
classification for 560 South Emerson Street in Washington Park West; a required public
hearing on Council Bill 23-1485 changing the zoning classification for 3701 West 9th
Avenue in Villa Park; and a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-1767 amending
Article III of Chapter 15 of the Revised Municipal Code concerning the regulation of
campaign finances. Anyone wishing to speak on any of these matters must go online to
sign up during the recess of Council.
RECESS
Council took a recess.
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PROCLAMATIONS
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23-1877 A Proclamation Commemorating 35 Years of World AIDS Day
A motion offered by Councilmember Parady, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Proclamation 23-1877 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
23-1483 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4850
North Federal Boulevard in Chaffee Park.
Approves a map amendment to rezone a property from B-3 and P-1 to E-CC-3x,
located at 4850 North Federal Boulevard, in Council District 1. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-17-2023.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:47 p.m., Council
President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-1483. Carolynne
White signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Alejandra Castañeda, Christopher
Grant, Joan Engler, and Paul Engler signed up to speak in opposition of the bill.
Libbie Glick of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1483 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was
followed by a motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by
Councilmember Romero Campbell, that Council Bill 23-1483 be postponed to
January 8, 2024, carried by the following vote:
Postponed to a date certain
Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds,
Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval,
Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
PROCLAMATIONS
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23-1905 A Proclamation in Honor of Zonta Says No to Violence Against
Women and Girls
A motion offered by Councilmember Romero Campbell, duly seconded by
Councilmember Watson, that Council Proclamation 23-1905 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
23-1466 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3216
North High Street in Cole.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from PUD #595 to U-SU-A1,
located at 3216 North High Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 10-10-2023.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 7:11 p.m., Council
President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-1466. Jason Vigil
signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition
of the bill. Matthew Bossler of Community Planning and Development delivered the
staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1466 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, Sawyer,
Torres, Watson (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Sandoval (1)
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23-1481 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 560
South Emerson Street in Washington Park West.
Approves a map amendment to rezone a property from U-SU-B to U-SU-B1, located
at 560 South Emerson Street, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 10-10-2023.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 7:27 p.m., Council
President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-1481. No speakers
signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition
of the bill. Will Prince of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff
report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1481 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, Sawyer,
Torres, Watson (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Sandoval (1)
Finance & Governance Committee
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23-1767 A bill for an ordinance amending Article III of Chapter 15 of the
Revised Municipal Code concerning the regulation of campaign finances.
Approves an ordinance amending Article III of Chapter 15 of the Revised Municipal
Code concerning the regulation of campaign finances. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-14-2023.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 7:34 p.m., Council
President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-1767. No speakers
signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition
of the bill. Ben Schler from the Office of the Clerk and Recorder delivered the staff
report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Bill 23-1767 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, Sawyer,
Torres, Watson (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Sandoval (1)
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Torres announced that on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, Council will hold
a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-1715 changing the zoning classification for
2040 North Ash Street in South Park Hill. Any protests against Council Bill 23-1715
must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Tuesday, December 26,
2023.
ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Torres
adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m.
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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
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Agenda
Agenda
December 04, 2023, 3:30 PM
City & County Building, Council Chambers, Room 450
District 1 Pro Tem Amanda P Sandoval District 8 Shontel M. Lewis
District 2 Kevin Flynn District 9 Darrell Watson
District 3 President Jamie Torres District 10 Chris Hinds
District 4 Diana Romero Campbell District 11 Stacie Gilmore
District 5 Amanda Sawyer At-Large Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez
District 6 Paul Kashmann At-Large Sarah Parady
District 7 Flor Alvidrez Exec. Bonita Roznos
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City Council Agenda Monday, December 4, 2023
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
23-1907 Minutes of Monday, November 27, 2023.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
23-1890 A Proclamation Celebrating Project Angel Heart’s 10 Millionth Meal
Sponsor Watson
23-1903 A Proclamation Honoring the Life of Lucille Ruibal Rivera
Sponsor Gonzales-Gutierrez and Torres
23-1904 A Proclamation Honoring the Memory of Patricia 'Patt' Houston
Sponsor Lewis
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RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
23-1778 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
United States of America Department of Housing and Urban Development
concerning the “Community Development Block Grant FY23” program and
the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban
Development (HUD) for $6,401,835 in Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds and through 09-01-2030 to provide funding for services and projects
supporting neighborhood and business development programs for the 2023 program
year, citywide. OEDEV-202371117. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-22-2023.
23-1800 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Cayman Airways Limited concerning a use and
lease agreement to provide passenger services, with rates and charges at
Denver International Airport.
Approves a use and lease agreement with Cayman Airways applying rates and
charges for a term of one year with 2 one-year extension options at Denver
International Airport (DEN), in Council District 11. 202370506-00. The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-22-2023.
23-1801 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Wright Choice, Inc. concerning jetting and
cleaning of grease and sand traps and associated drain lines servicing
common use waste lines at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with Wright Choice, Inc. for $6,102,305 and a term of 5 years
for jetting and cleaning of grease and sand traps and associated drain lines servicing
common use waste lines at Denver International Airport (DEN), in Council District
11. 202368842. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-22-2023.
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23-1819 A resolution of city council consenting to the Mayor’s appointment
of Phillip Washington as the Manager of Aviation.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Phillip Washington as Chief Executive Officer
of the Department of Aviation, pursuant to Charter Section § 2.2.6 (D). The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-22-2023.
Finance & Governance Committee
23-1780 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Active Network, LLC for
continual use and support of the vendor's Enterprise Cashiering and
E-commerce software application.
Amends a contract with Active Network, LLC (TECHS-CE00013-04) by adding
$300,000 for a new total of $1,286,734.13 and extending the term by two years for
a new end date of 12-31-2025 for continual use and support of the vendor’s
Enterprise Cashiering and Ecommerce software application supporting multiple City
Agencies, citywide. TECHS-202369793-04. The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-21-2023.
23-1781 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Quisitive, LLC to continue
providing SharePoint internet services for city employees.
Amends a contract with Quisitive, LLC (TECHS-201738742-04) to add $118,100 for a
new total of $727,750 and 4 additional years for a new end term of 12-31-2027 to
continue providing SharePoint internet services for city employees, citywide.
TECHS-202370736-03. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 11-21-2023.
23-1784 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and The Remy Corporation to provide on-call
professional services related to the Workday platform.
Approves a contract with The Remy Corporation for $5,000,000 and a term of three
years to provide on-call professional services related to the Workday platform,
citywide. 202370662-00. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 11-21-2023.
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23-1785 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Active Network, LLC to
continue and expand the use of Point-of-Sale software supporting Denver
Parks and Recreation.
Amends a contract with Active Network, LLC (201314203-03) to add $1,747,679 for
a new total of $4,025,951 and an additional 5 years for a new end term of
12-31-2028 to continue and expand the use of Point-of-Sale software supporting
Denver Parks and Recreation, citywide. 202370313-03. The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-21-2023.
23-1807 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement with Paymentech,
LLC for the purchase of credit card acceptance and processing services,
citywide.
Approves a contract with Paymentech, LLC for $148,500,000 and a term of 5 years
with an end date of 12-31-2028 with three optional one-year renewals followed by
one year of month-to-month renewal options for the purchase of credit card
acceptance and processing services, citywide. 202367389. The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-21-2023.
23-1820 A resolution of city council consenting to the Mayor’s appointment
of Nicole Doheny as Manager of Finance.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Nicole Doheny as Executive Director of the
Department of Finance, pursuant to Charter Section § 2.2.6 (D). The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-21-2023.
23-1821 A resolution of city council consenting to the Mayor’s appointment
of Kerry Tipper as City Attorney.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Kerry Tipper as City Attorney, pursuant to
Charter Section § 2.2.6 (D). The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 11-21-2023.
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
23-1786 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Acme Tree Service Inc. to
continue providing tree maintenance services, citywide.
Amends an on-contract with Acme Tree Service Inc. (202157701) to extend the
contract term 5 months for a new end date of 5-31-2024 to continue providing tree
maintenance services, citywide. No change to contract amount. 202370957-01. The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-21-2023.
23-1787 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Bear Creek Landscaping and
Tree Service LLC to provide tree maintenance services, citywide.
Amends an on-call contract with Bear Creek Landscape and Tree Service
(202157702) to extend the term by 5 months for a new end date of 5-31-2024 to
provide tree maintenance services, citywide. No change to contract amount.
202370958-01. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-21-2023.
23-1788 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Environmental Tree Care LLC to
continue providing tree maintenance services, citywide.
Amends an on-call contract with Environmental Tree Care LLC. (202157690) to
extend the term by 5 months for a new end date of 5-31-2024 to continue providing
tree maintenance services, citywide. No change to contract amount. 202370959-01.
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-21-2023.
23-1811 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as West 11th Avenue, located near the
intersection of West 11th Avenue and North Xavier Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as West 11th Avenue, located near the intersection of
West 11th Avenue and North Xavier Street, in Council District 3. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-21-2023.
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23-1812 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system parcels of land as: 1) South Osage Street, located at
intersection of South Osage Street and West Jewell Avenue; 2) West Jewell
Avenue, located at intersection of West Jewell Avenue and South Osage
Street; and 3) South Navajo Street, located at intersection of South Navajo
Street and West Jewell Avenue.
Dedicates three parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) South Osage Street,
located at the intersection of South Osage Street and West Jewell Avenue, 2) West
Jewell Avenue, located at the intersection of West Jewell Avenue and South Osage
Street, and 3) South Navajo Street located at the intersection of South Navajo
Street and West Jewell Avenue, in Council District 2. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-21-2023.
23-1813 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as West 10th Avenue, located near the
intersection of West 10th Avenue and North Xavier Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as West 10th Avenue, located near the intersection of
West 10th Avenue and North Xavier Street, in Council District 3. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-21-2023.
23-1815 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 Grant
Street, East 14th Avenue, North Sherman Street and East 13th Avenue.
Dedicates a parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as Public Alley, bounded by North
Grant Street, East 14th Avenue, North Sherman Street and East 13th Avenue, in
Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
11-21-2023.
23-1816 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system parcels of land as: 1) Public Alley, bounded by West
Colfax Avenue, North King Street, West Conejos Place, and North Julian
Street; and 2) West Colfax Avenue, located near the intersection of West
Colfax Avenue and North King Street.
Dedicates two parcels of land as 1) Public Alley, bounded by West Colfax Avenue,
North King Street, West Conejos Place, and North Julian Street, and 2) West Colfax
Avenue, located near the intersection of West Colfax Avenue and North King Street,
in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
11-21-2023.
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23-1817 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Big Truck Rental, LLC to rent
and maintain trucks to assist with weekly collection of trash, recycling, and
compost.
Amends a contract with Big Truck Rental, LLC to add $1,763,220.00 for a new total
of $3,968,794.50 and a new end term of 12-31-2024 to continue to rent and
maintain 10 refuse trucks and continued rental of 8 side load and 2 rear load trucks
to assist with weekly collection of trash, recycling, and compost, citywide.
202371106-03 (202265862-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 11-21-2023.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
23-1746 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement with Satellite
Shelters, Inc., for the purchase of manufactured modular community
buildings, citywide.
Approves a contract with Satellite Shelters, Inc. for $4,250,000 and a term ending
December 31, 2024, for the purchase and design of manufactured modular
community buildings in support of the House1000 initiative, citywide. 202370873-00.
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-22-2023.
23-1753 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Colorado Village Collaborative for to provide
operations and services at a 60-unit micro community site, in Council
District 7.
Approves a contract with The Colorado Village Collaborative for $2,249,537 and an
end term of 12-31-2024 to provide operations and services at a 60-unit micro
community site, in Council District 7. 202371105. The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-29-2023.
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23-1768 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and The Gathering Place for to provide site operations
and client support and management for the agreed upon micro community
site, citywide.
Approves a contract with The Gathering Place for $1,451,142 and a contract term
ending on 12-31-2024 to provide site operations and client support and management
for the agreed upon micro community site, citywide. 202371201. The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-15-2023.
23-1782 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and The Urban Farm to provide administrative support,
classroom space, and vocational experiential learning opportunities for
Helping Youth Pursue Excellence (HYPE) participants, citywide.
Amends a contract with The Urban Farm (202160361) to add $391,222.06 for a new
total of $848,172.68 and an additional 18 months for 12-31-2025 to provide
administrative support, classroom space, and vocational experiential learning
opportunities for Helping Youth Pursue Excellence (HYPE) participants, citywide.
202370802-03. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-22-2023.
23-1789 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Brothers Redevelopment, Inc.
to provide financial assistance and foreclosure prevention services to
income qualified households, citywide.
Amends a contract with Brothers Redevelopment (202368182) to add $300,000 for a
new total of $600,000 and one additional year for a new end term of 12-31-2024 to
provide financial assistance to households who have experienced financial hardship
at or below 80% of the Area Median Income to prevent involuntary displacement,
citywide. 202371040-01. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 11-22-2023.
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23-1790 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. to provide
funding for the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA) Program,
citywide.
Approves a contract with Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. for $4,413,171 and an end
term of 12-31-2024 to support the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA)
Program to keep people housed, citywide. 202371122. The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-22-2023.
23-1791 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
United States of America Department of Housing and Urban Development
concerning the “Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA)
FY23” program and the funding therefor.
Approves a revenue grant agreement with the United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development to $4,036,662 and a term ending on 10-31-2026 to support
the housing needs of low-income people living with HIV/AIDS, citywide. 202371195.
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-22-2023.
23-1792 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
United States of America Department of Housing and Urban Development
concerning the “Emergency Solutions Grant FY23” program and the
funding therefor.
Approves a revenue grant agreement with the United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development for $587,563 and a term ending on 10-31-2025 to provide
emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, and rapid rehousing, citywide.
202371144. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
11-22-2023.
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23-1793 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
United States of America Department of Housing and Urban Development
concerning the “HOME FY23” program and the funding therefor.
Approves a revenue grant agreement with the United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development for $2,985,693 for a term ending on 9-30-2032 to support
the building, buying, and rehabilitation of affordable housing for rent or ownership,
citywide. 202371121. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-22-2023.
23-1794 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Jewish Family Service of Colorado, Inc. to
provide funding for the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA)
Program, citywide.
Approves a contract with Jewish Family Service of Colorado, Inc. for $622,137 and
an end term of 12-31-2024 to support the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance
(TRUA) Program to keep people housed, citywide. 202371133. The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-22-2023.
23-1795 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Jewish Family Service of
Colorado, Inc. to provide rapid rehousing assistance to individuals and
families experiencing homelessness, citywide.
Amends a contract with Jewish Family Service of Colorado, Inc. (202159318) to add
$250,000 for a new total of $1,025,000 and one additional year for a new end term
of 12-31-2024 to provide short- and medium-term rental assistance to individuals
and families experiencing homelessness, citywide. 202371019-02. The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-22-2023.
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23-1796 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Bluff Mercy, LLC to provide
supportive services and housing subsidies for formerly homeless
households, in Council District 8.
Amends a contract with Bluff Mercy, LLC (20257233) to add $300,000 for a new total
of $1,200,000 and one additional year for a new end term of 12-31-2024 to provide
supportive services and housing subsidies for formerly homeless households, in
Council District 8. 202371165-02. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-22-2023.
23-1797 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and The Community Firm to provide funding for the
Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA) Program, citywide.
Approves a contract with The Community Firm, operating at The Community
Economic Defense Project, for $7,400,632 and an end term of 12-31-2024 to support
the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA) Program to keep people housed,
citywide. 202371132. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-22-2023.
23-1799 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado
Branch to provide for family motel shelter operations and supportive
services for the respite program, citywide.
Amends a contract with the Volunteers of America by adding $1,333,980 for a new
total of $4,996,660 and a new end term of 1-31-2024 to provide for family motel
shelter operations and supportive services for the respite program, citywide.
202057224/202371125-03. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 11-22-2023.
23-1818 A resolution of city council consenting to the Mayor’s appointment
of Anne-Marie Braga as Manager of Human Services.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Anne-Marie Braga as Executive Director of the
Department of Human Services, pursuant to Charter Section § 2.2.6 (D). The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-22-2023.
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BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
23-1802 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from completed or
deferred capital improvement projects.
Approves a rescission of $4,196,356.20 of unused Capital Improvement Funds
from completed or deferred capital maintenance projects, citywide. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-21-2023.
23-1803 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from General Fund
Contingency and making appropriations to agency General Fund budgets,
Special Revenue Funds, and authorizing cash transfers.
Approves a rescission from the General Fund Contingency and authorizes
appropriations in the General Fund, the General Government Special Revenue Fund,
and authorizes transfers from the General Fund to Human Services Special Revenue
Fund for the border crisis response to address 2023 unbudgeted needs, citywide. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-21-2023.
23-1804 A bill for an ordinance making rescissions from the General Fund
and making appropriations in the General Fund to make a cash transfer to
the Affordable Housing Special Revenue Fund.
Approves a rescission of $5,000,000 from agency General Fund appropriations,
authorizes an appropriation to transfer cash, and makes an appropriation in the
Affordable Housing Special Revenue fund, citywide. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-21-2023.
23-1805 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission, appropriation, and a
cash transfer from Denver Human Services Special Revenue Fund to the
Border Crisis Response Special Revenue Fund.
Rescinds, appropriates, and makes cash transfers from Human Services Special
Revenue Fund (13008) to support expenditures in the amount of $8,000,000 in the
Border Crisis Response Special Revenue Fund (13809), citywide. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-21-2023.
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
23-1715 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2040
North Ash Street in South Park Hill.
Approves a map amendment to rezone a property located at 2040 North Ash Street
from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1, in Council District 9. If ordered published, a public hearing
will be held on Tuesday, 1-2-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-14-2023.
23-1722 A bill for an ordinance amending article II, Chapter 10 (Buildings
and building regulations), concerning Denver construction codes.
Amends Denver Revised Municipal Code Chapter 10 to revise the 2022 Denver
Building Code, Denver Fire Code, and Denver Green Code to clarify, correct, and
revise sections of the code language to bring it in line with nationally developed
regulations, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
11-14-2023.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
23-1783 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and
Hospital Authority, to continue connecting 9-1-1 callers with low acuity
medical complaints with Denver Health NurseLine as an alternative to
receiving ambulatory care, citywide.
Amends an intergovernmental expenditure agreement with Denver Health and
Hospital Authority (202265899-00) to add $193,317.96 for a new total of
$676,612.16 and an additional 1 year for a new end term of 12-31-2024 to continue
connecting 9-1-1 callers with low acuity medical complaints with Denver Health
NurseLine as an alternative to receiving ambulatory care, citywide. 202370854-01.
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
12-18-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-22-2023.
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
City Council - Direct Files
23-1870 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed First Amendment to
Fiscal Year 2023 Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated
Operating Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver
Health and Hospital Authority, providing for the amounts to be paid for
services by the City and County of Denver and by the Denver Health and
Hospital Authority for Fiscal Year 2024.
Amends the 2023 Denver Health and Hospital Authority operating agreement to
update language related to allocation of funds within specific sections of the
agreement. No change to contract amount or duration. ENVHL-202371258. The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
12-18-2023. President Torres approved direct filing this bill on 11-22-2023.
Sponsor Lewis and Parady
Finance & Governance Committee
23-1709 A bill for an ordinance approving and providing for the execution
of a proposed grant agreement between the City and County of Denver and
the State of Colorado concerning the "UASI FY23" program and the
funding therefor, and authorizing the purchase of capital equipment items
from the "UASI FY23" Special Revenue Fund budget.
Approves a grant agreement with the State of Colorado, Department of Public
Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for $3,120,000
and a term ending on 8-31-2026 to procure capital equipment to support the Urban
Area Security Initiative program, citywide. MOOEM-202370961. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-14-2023.
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23-1717 A bill for an ordinance designating certain properties as being
acquired for public use and authorizing use and acquisition thereof by
negotiation or through condemnation proceedings of fee simple, easement
and other interests, including any rights and interests related or
appurtenant to properties as needed for the installment of a sidewalk at
approximately Sheridan Boulevard and Colfax Avenue, in Council District 3.
Approves a land acquisition located at approximately Sheridan Boulevard and Colfax
Avenue by granting authority to acquire through negotiated purchase or
condemnation all or any portion of any property interest needed for the installment
of a sidewalk, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-14-2023.
23-1718 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an
appropriation in the Culture and Recreation Special Revenue Fund Series to
make a cash transfer to Parks Legacy Capital Improvement Funds.
Approves the transfer of $1,300,000 from the Parks, Trails, and Open Space
Operating Special Revenue Fund 15828 into the Parks Legacy Improvement Project
Fund 36050 and appropriates the transferred amount to be used for the acquisition
of 2369 South Quebec Street, in Council District 4. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-14-2023.
23-1720 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an
appropriation in the Culture and Recreation Special Revenue Fund Series to
make a cash transfer to Parks Legacy Capital Improvement Funds.
Approves the transfer of $1,500,000 from the Parks, Trails, and Open Space
Operating Special Revenue Fund 15828 into the Parks Legacy Improvement Project
Fund 36050 and appropriates the transferred amount to be used for the acquisition
of 4458 North Pearl Street and 4441 North Washington Street, in Council District 9.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-14-2023.
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23-1806 A bill for an ordinance authorizing recissions from the
appropriations for the Payments to Denver Health for Public Health Clinics
and Denver Cares and making an appropriation in the Denver Health
Medically Indigent Payment.
Rescinds budget savings in the Denver Health, Payment for Public Health Clinics
2023 appropriation and from the Denver Health, Payment for Denver CARES 2023
appropriation and makes an appropriation in the Denver Health, Payment for
Medically Indigent Appropriation, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 11-21-2023.
Sponsor Lewis and Parady
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
23-1731 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and City of Aurora, for the Colfax Bus Rapid
Transit construction project.
Approves an Inter-Governmental Agreement with the City of Aurora for a term of
five years for the Colfax Bus Rapid Transit construction phase of the project, in
Council Districts 5, 8, 9, 10. 202370886. The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-18-2023. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-14-2023.
23-1745 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the
continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the
32nd and Lowell Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the real
property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited.
Approves the assessing ordinance for the 2024 annual costs of the continuing care,
operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of the 32nd and Lowell Pedestrian
Mall Local Maintenance District, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-14-2023.
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
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PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight, under unfinished business, Council will hold a required public
hearing on Council Bill 23-1484 changing the zoning classification for 5107 -
5135 North Emerson Street in Globeville; and a required public hearing on
Council Bill 23-1483 changing the zoning classification for 4850 North
Federal Boulevard in Chaffee Park. Additionally, tonight, Council will hold a
required public hearing on Council Bill 23-1466 changing the zoning
classification for 3216 North High Street in Cole; a required public hearing
on Council Bill 23-1481 changing the zoning classification for 560 South
Emerson Street in Washington Park West; a required public hearing on
Council Bill 23-1485 changing the zoning classification for 3701 West 9th
Avenue in Villa Park; and a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-1767
amending Article III of Chapter 15 of the Revised Municipal Code concerning
the regulation of campaign finances. Anyone wishing to speak on any of
these matters must go online to sign up during the recess of Council.
RECESS
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR
SESSION
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PROCLAMATIONS
23-1877 A Proclamation Commemorating 35 Years of World AIDS Day
Sponsor Parady and Lewis
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
23-1484 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 5107
- 5135 North Emerson Street in Globeville.
Approves a map amendment to rezone a property from I-A, UO-2 to G-RX-5,
located at 5107, 5111, 5115, 5117, 5135 North Emerson Street, in Council District 9.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-17-2023.
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23-1483 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4850
North Federal Boulevard in Chaffee Park.
Approves a map amendment to rezone a property from B-3 and P-1 to E-CC-3x,
located at 4850 North Federal Boulevard, in Council District 1. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-17-2023.
PROCLAMATIONS
23-1905 A Proclamation in Honor of Zonta Says No to Violence Against
Women and Girls
Sponsor Romero Campbell
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
23-1466 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3216
North High Street in Cole.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from PUD #595 to U-SU-A1,
located at 3216 North High Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 10-10-2023.
23-1481 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 560
South Emerson Street in Washington Park West.
Approves a map amendment to rezone a property from U-SU-B to U-SU-B1, located
at 560 South Emerson Street, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 10-10-2023.
23-1485 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3701
West 9th Avenue in Villa Park.
Approves a map amendment to rezone a property from E-SU-D1 to E-RH-2.5,
located at 3701 West 9th Avenue, in Council District 3. A public hearing will be held
on Monday, 12-4-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
10-17-2023.
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Finance & Governance Committee
23-1767 A bill for an ordinance amending Article III of Chapter 15 of the
Revised Municipal Code concerning the regulation of campaign finances.
Approves an ordinance amending Article III of Chapter 15 of the Revised Municipal
Code concerning the regulation of campaign finances. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-14-2023.
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dependent upon publication, on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, Council will hold
a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-1715 changing the zoning
classification for 2040 North Ash Street in South Park Hill. Any protests
against Council Bill 23-1715 must be filed with the Council Offices no later
than noon on Tuesday, December 26, 2023.
ADJOURN
PENDING
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