City Council

Minutes Monday, February 12, 2024, 3:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council President Torres led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Council member Lewis led the Land Acknowledgement. ROLL CALL Present: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES The minutes of February 5, 2024, were distributed to members of Council. Council President Torres ordered the minutes approved. 24-0176 Minutes of Monday, February 5, 2024. Council Minutes 24-0176 were approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS 24-0148 A letter dated February 2, 2024 from Mike Johnston, Mayor, notifying City Council of his veto of Council Bill 23-1960. Council Communication 24-0148 was received and filed. Filed Page 1 CONSIDERATION OF VETOED ORDINANCE 23-1960 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapters 24, 38, and 49 of the Revised Municipal Code concerning the removal of shelter when the outside temperature is predicted to be thirty-two degrees Fahrenheit or lower. For an ordinance amending Chapters 24, 38, and 49 of the Revised Municipal Code concerning the removal of shelter when the outside temperature is predicted to be thirty-two degrees Fahrenheit or lower. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-20-2023. A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1960 be passed notwithstanding the disapproval or objections of the Mayor, failed to carry by the following vote: Passed notwithstanding the disapproval or objections of the mayor Aye: Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Sandoval, Torres (7) Nay: Alvidrez, Flynn, Hinds, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Watson (6) PROCLAMATIONS RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT RESOLUTIONS Finance & Governance Committee Page 2 24-0094 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Big Compass LLC for the continual use of on-call services to assist Technology Services with the MuleSoft API platform. Amends a contract with Big Compass LLC by adding $600,000 for a new total of $1,000,000 for the continual use of on-call services to assist Technology Services with the MuleSoft API platform, citywide. No change to contract length (TECHS-202366785-01/TECHS-202472070-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-4-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-30-2024. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0094 be adopted, failed to carry by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Torres (5) Nay: Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Watson (8) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 23-0722 A resolution approving a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Montbello Organizing Committee to provide federal funding through the Economic Development Initiative (EDI) Community Project Funding initiative for a 97-unit income restricted affordable housing development located at 12300 East Albrook Drive in Council District 8. Approves a grant agreement with the Montbello Organizing Committee for $1,450,000 and through 8-31-2030 to leverage existing project funds for a 97-unit income restricted affordable housing development located at 12300 East Albrook Drive in Council District 8 (HOST-202368263). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-4-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-7-2023. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 23-0722 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Page 3 Nay: (None) (0) Abstain: Gilmore (1) Block Vote A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member 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 24-0097 A resolution approving a proposed Amended and Restated Ground Lease Agreement concerning the expansion of the leased area for the development and operation of a gas station, convenience store, car-share parking lot, and other amenities at Denver International Airport. Amends a lease with Aaravya Investments LLC to add $5,324,456.15 for a new total of $11,738,321.15 and a term of 20 years with four 5-year extension options to expand the leased area to include the development and operation of a car-share lot to the previously approved gas and convenience facility and increasing revenue at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11 (PLANE202370651 Legacy: PLANE-202161181). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-4-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-31-2024. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0097 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 4 24-0098 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and ABM Aviation, Inc. concerning a use and lease agreement for office space in Concourse C to provide support services to airlines at Denver International Airport. Approves a lease agreement with ABM Aviation, Inc. for rates and charges and for three years with two one-year options to extend, for a 115.4 square foot space for office use in the basement level of the Center Core of Concourse C to provide support to American Airlines with wheelchair service at Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (PLANE-202369910). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-4-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-31-2024. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0098 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) 24-0099 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and AvAirPros, Inc. concerning airline liaison consulting services at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with AvAirPros, Inc. for $8,700,000 and for a term of three years with two one-year options to extend, for airline liaison consulting services at Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (PLANE-202368003). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-4-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-31-2024. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0099 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 5 24-0100 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and CenturyLink Communications, LLC concerning telecommunication and web-hosting services at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with CenturyLink Communications, LLC d/b/a Lumen Technologies Group, for $4,500,000 and for five years with two one-year options to extend, for telecommunication and web-hosting services on an as-needed basis at Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (PLANE-202264647). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-4-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-31-2024. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0100 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) 24-0107 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Jewish Family Service of Colorado, Inc., for installation of rooftop solar panels and green workforce training located at 3201 South Tamarac Drive. Approves a contract with Jewish Family Service of Colorado, in the amount of $540,000 to install 162.7 kW of rooftop solar panels and provide green workforce training as part of the installation through Denver’s Renewables & Resilience Incentive Program located at 3201 South Tamarac Drive, in Council District 4 (CASR-202371527). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-4-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-31-2024. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0107 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 6 24-0109 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Clayton Early Learning, Trustee, George W. Clayton Trust, for the installation of rooftop solar and an electric vehicle charging station located at 3751 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard. Approves a contract with Clayton Early Learning, in the amount of $520,000 for the term ending 12-15-2025, for the installation of 250.0 kW of rooftop solar and one dual-port Level 2 electric vehicle charging station located at 3751 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, in Council District 9 (CASR-202371734). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-4-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-31-2024. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0109 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 24-0085 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as: 1) North Speer Boulevard, located at the intersection of North Speer Boulevard and North Clay Street; and 2) North Speer Boulevard, located at the intersection of North Speer Boulevard and North Bryant Street. Dedicates two parcels of land as 1) North Speer Boulevard, located at the intersection of North Speer Boulevard and North Clay Street, and 2) North Speer Boulevard, located at the intersection of North Speer Boulevard and North Bryant Street, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-30-2024. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0085 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Page 7 Nay: (None) (0) 24-0086 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as a public alley, bounded by East 22nd Avenue, North Glencoe Street, East Montview Boulevard, and North Grape Street. Dedicates a parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as Public Alley, bounded by East 22nd Avenue, North Glencoe Street, East Montview Boulevard, and North Grape Street, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-30-2024. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0086 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) 24-0092 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as a public alley, bounded by East 22nd Avenue, North Elm Street, East Montview Boulevard, and North Fairfax Street. Dedicates a parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as Public Alley, bounded by East 22nd Avenue, North Elm Street, East Montview Boulevard, and North Fairfax Street, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-30-2024. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0092 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 8 24-0104 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as: 1) North Josephine Street, located near the intersection of East 6th Avenue and North Josephine Street; 2) North Josephine Street, located near the intersection of East 6th Avenue and North Josephine Street, 3) North Josephine Street, located near the intersection of East 6th Avenue and North Josephine Street; and 4) North Josephine Street, located near the intersection of East 6th Avenue and North Josephine Street. Dedicates four parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) North Josephine Street, located near the intersection of East 6th Avenue and North Josephine Street, 2) North Josephine Street, located near the intersection of East 6th Avenue and North Josephine Street, 3) North Josephine Street, located near the intersection of East 6th Avenue and North Josephine Street, and 4) North Josephine Street, located near the intersection of East 6th Avenue and North Josephine Street, in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-30-2024. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0104 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 9 24-0105 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as: 1) South Pecos Street, located at the intersection of South Pecos Street and West Alameda Avenue; 2) Public Alley, bounded by West Alameda Avenue, South Pecos Street, West Nevada Place, and South Navajo Street; 3) Public Alley, bounded by West Nevada Place, South Pecos Street, West Alameda Avenue, and South Navajo Street; and 4) West Nevada Place, located near the intersection of West Nevada Place and South Pecos Street. Dedicates four parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) South Pecos Street, located at the intersection of South Pecos Street and West Alameda Avenue, 2) Public Alley, bounded by West Alameda Avenue, South Pecos Street, West Nevada Place and South Navajo Street, 3) Public Alley bounded by West Nevada Place, South Pecos Street, West Alameda Avenue, and South Navajo Street, and 4) West Nevada Place, located near the intersection of West Nevada Place and South Pecos Street, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-30-2024. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0105 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 10 24-0106 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as: 1) East 6th Avenue, located at the intersection of East 6th Avenue and North Cook Street; and 2) Public Alley, bounded by East 6th Avenue, North Cook Street, East 5th Avenue, and North Madison Street. Dedicates two parcels of land as 1) East 6th Avenue, located at the intersection of East 6th Avenue and North Cook Street, and 2) Public Alley, bounded by East 6th Avenue, North Cook Street, East 5th Avenue and North Madison Street, in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-30-2024. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0106 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 24-0096 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Environmental Restoration, LLC for hazardous materials management services. Approves an on-call contract with Environmental Restoration, LLC for a maximum amount of $15,000,000 and for three years for hazardous materials management services, citywide (ESEQD-202370285-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-4-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-31-2024. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0096 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 11 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Finance & Governance Committee 24-0101 A bill for an ordinance making a cash transfer from the Risk Management Special Revenue Fund (11838) to the Capital Improvement Claims Settlement Fund (38434) and making an appropriation in the Capital Improvement Claims Settlement Fund. Approves a transfer of $200,000 from the Risk Management Special Revenue Fund to the Capital Improvement Claims Settlement Fund (38434) and appropriates the transferred amount to support bridge maintenance projects, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-30-2024. Council Bill 24-0101 was ordered published. Ordered published 24-0103 A bill for an ordinance authorizing expenditures in the Human Services Special Revenue Fund based on a letter of intent from the State of Colorado to award funding to the City and County of Denver for the “Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)” program for the 2024 program year. Appropriates $682,400 from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) to fund the Community Services Block Grant program, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-30-2024. Council Bill 24-0103 was ordered published. Ordered published Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Page 12 23-1880 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed First Amendment to the Development Agreement between the City and County of Denver, ACM High Point VI C LLC and Bottling Group, LLC. Amends the development agreement with ACM High Point VI C LLC and Bottling Group, LLC to clarify that bridge access can cross the open space at East 69th Drive and removes the requirement for bridge access to be constructed at East 71st Avenue, in Council District 11. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. CPLAN-202370465-01; Alfresco XC0A043-01. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-4-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-30-2024. Council Bill 23-1880 was ordered published. Ordered published 24-0084 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1160 South Yates Street in Mar Lee. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-DX to E-SU-D1X, located at 1160 South Yates Street in Council District 3. A public hearing will be held on Monday, 3-11-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-30-2024. Council Bill 24-0084 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 3/11/2024. Ordered published with a future required public hearing 24-0090 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1410 South Humboldt Street in Washington Park. Approves an official zoning map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1 located at 1410 South Humboldt Street in Council District 6. A public hearing will be held on Monday, 3-11-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-30-2024. Council Bill 24-0090 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 3/11/2024. Ordered published with a future required public hearing Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee Page 13 24-0083 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority, to provide the expansion of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) services in Denver County Jail and Downtown Detention Center, in Council Districts 8 and 10. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority for $1,650,000 with and end term date of 12-31-2026 to provide the expansion of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) services in Denver County Jail and Downtown Detention Center, in Council Districts 8 and 10 (SHERF-202371581). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-4-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-31-2024. Council Bill 24-0083 was ordered published. Ordered published BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Finance & Governance Committee 24-0041 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Regional Transportation District (RTD) to provide ECOPASS transportation access to City employees, citywide. Approves an inter-governmental agreement with the Regional Transportation District (RTD) for $328,900 and an end term of 12-31-2024 to provide ECOPASS transportation access to City employees, citywide (CSAHR-202370946-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-23-2024. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0041 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 14 24-0058 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and appropriation in the General Fund and the Capital Improvement Fund to make cash transfers to the Border Crisis Special Revenue Fund for costs related to support for asylum seekers. Rescinds, appropriates, and makes cash transfers from the General Fund Contingency and the Capital Improvement and Capital Maintenance Fund (34080) to support expenditures in the amount of $25,000,000 in the Border Crisis Response Special Revenue Fund (13809). The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-23-2024. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0058 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) 24-0062 A bill for an ordinance designating certain properties as being required 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 designated as needed for the bridge project at South Monaco Street Parkway over Cherry Creek, including sidewalks, roadways and intersections between 1320 South Monaco Street Parkway and 1483 South Monaco Street Parkway. Grants the authority to acquire through negotiated purchase or condemnation all or any portion of any property interest as needed for the bridge project at South Monaco Street Parkway over Cherry Creek, including sidewalks, roadways and intersections between 1320 South Monaco Street Parkway and 1483 South Monaco Street Parkway, in Council District 6. This includes easement interests, access rights, improvements, buildings, fixtures, licenses, and permits as part of the Project. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-23-2024. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0062 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Page 15 Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) 24-0063 A bill for an ordinance designating certain properties as being required 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 designated as needed for the construction of Weir Gulch Reach 1, Decatur Street, in Council District 3. Grants the authority to acquire through negotiated purchase or condemnation of all or any portion of any property interest as needed for the construction of Weir Gulch Reach 1, Decatur Street, in Council District 3. This includes easement interests, access rights and any improvements on the property as part of the project. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-23-2024. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0063 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 16 24-0064 A bill for an ordinance designating certain properties as being required 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 designated as needed for the completion of the Peoria Street HSIP 23 Vision Zero project, in Council District 8. Grants the authority to acquire through negotiated purchase or condemnation all or any portion of any property interest as needed for the completion of the Peoria Street HSIP 23 Vision Zero project, in Council District 8. This includes easement interests, access rights and any improvements on the property as part of the project. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-23-2024. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0064 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) 24-0072 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an appropriation in the “Denver Public Library” Special Revenue Fund, to make a cash transfer to and appropriation in the “Library Capital” Fund. Appropriates $650,000 in the Denver Public Library Special Revenue Fund (15830) to transfer cash and appropriate budget in the Denver Public Library Capital Projects Fund (34041). The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-23-2024. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0072 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 17 PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Torres announced that tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-1989 changing the zoning classification for 3150 West Scott Place in Berkeley; a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-1985 changing the zoning classification for 4120 North Federal Boulevard in Sunnyside; and a required public hearing on Council Bill 23-1987 changing the zoning classification for 61, 73, 75, 87 and 95 North Lincoln Street in Speer. Anyone wishing to speak on any of these matters should 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 24-0147 A Proclamation Recognizing February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Sawyer, that Council Proclamation 24-0147 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 18 24-0006 A Proclamation Calling for a Ceasefire in Palestine and Israel A motion was offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Lewis, that Council Proclamation 24-0006 be adopted. During consideration of the proclamation, Council President Torres announced that Council is conducting the remainder of the meeting by electronic means pursuant to DRMC 2-33(d)(1), due to unforeseen circumstances that threatened public health, safety, welfare or life, and, pursuant to Council Rule 9.7, the Council President has approved virtual participation for all council members due to unforeseen circumstances. Council President Torres also announced that chambers are open for individuals who would like to observe, and the proceedings can be viewed through Denver8 and that individuals signed up to speak may still do so in person or virtually. Council Proclamation 24-0006 failed to carry by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Gonzales-Gutierrez, Lewis, Parady, Torres (4) Nay: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Watson (8) Absent: Hinds (1) PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 23-1989 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3150 West Scott Place in Berkeley. Approves an official zoning map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-B1 located at 3150 West Scott Place, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-2-2024. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 7:24 p.m., Council President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-1989. No speakers signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Edson Ibañez of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Sandoval, that Council Bill 23-1989 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Page 19 Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) 23-1985 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4120 North Federal Boulevard in Sunnyside. Approves an Official Map Amendment to change the zoning of the property located at 4120 N Federal Blvd from U-SU-C1 CO-8 to U-RX-3, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-2-2024. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 7:33 p.m., Council President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-1985. No speakers signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Edson Ibañez of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 20 23-1987 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 61, 73, 75, 87 and 95 North Lincoln Street in Speer. Approves an official zoning map amendment to rezone property from G-MU-5, UO-3 and G-MS-5, UO-1 and UO-2 to G-MS-5, located at 61, 73, 75, 87, and 95 North Lincoln Street, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-2-2024. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 7:45 p.m., Council President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 23-1987. Gertie Grant signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Alisa Childress of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 23-1987 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Torres announced that on Monday, March 11, 2024, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0084 changing the zoning classification for 1160 South Yates Street in Mar Lee; and a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0090 changing the zoning classification for 1410 South Humboldt Street in Washington Park. Any protests against Council Bills 24-0084 or 24-0090 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, March 4, 2024. ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Torres adjourned the meeting at 8:03 p.m. Page 21  President Attested by me with the Corporate Seal of the City and County of Denver Clerk and Recorder, Ex-Officio Clerk of the City and County of Denver Page 22