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Minutes Monday, February 26, 2024, 3:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council member Flynn led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Council member Flynn 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 20, 2024, were distributed to members of Council. Council President Torres ordered the minutes approved. 24-0256 Minutes of Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Council Minutes 24-0256 were approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council members Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis, Gilmore, Sawyer, Watson and Alvidrez offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT RESOLUTIONS Page 1 Finance & Governance Committee City Council - Direct Files 24-0258 A resolution approving the Mayor's appointment of Jaime Lewis to the Regional Transportation District Board of Directors, District A. Approves the Mayoral appointment of Jaime Lewis to the Regional Transportation District Board of Directors, District A, effective immediately and continuing until a new director is elected at the next regular Regional Transportation District election in November, 2024. Councilmember Sandoval approved direct filing this item on 2-22-2024. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0258 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) 24-0150 A resolution approving a proposed purchase order with Asbury Automotive Group, Inc., for the purchase of 23 replacement police fleet vehicles, citywide. Approves a purchase order with Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. for $1,043,050 for the purchase of 23 replacement police fleet vehicles, citywide (PO-00144148). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-18-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-13-2024. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0150 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (10) Nay: Gonzales-Gutierrez, Lewis, Parady (3) Page 2 24-0151 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Eight Eleven Group, LLC doing business as Technical Youth LLC for the continual utilization of on-call professional information technology services staff and training to augment City technical talent and workforce. Amends an on-call contract with Eight Eleven Group, LLC dba Technical Youth, LLC to add $375,000 for a new total of $750,000 and an additional 15 months for a new end term of 12-31-2026 for the continual utilization of on-call professional information technology services staff and training to augment City technical talent and workforce as needed, citywide (TECHS-202264703-01/TECHS-202472069-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-18-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-13-2024. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0151 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) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 24-0073 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and LAZ Parking Midwest, LLC doing business as LAZ KARP Associates, LLC for city vehicle parking at the Denver Post Building. Amends a contract with LAZ KARP Associates, LLC by adding $200,000 for a new total of $675,000 and 10 months for a new end date of 12-31-25 for city vehicle parking at the Denver Post Building, in Council District 10 (ENVHL-202263401-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-11-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-24-2024. Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez called this item out at the 2-20-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 2-26-2024. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0073 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) Page 3 Nay: (None) (0) Block Vote A motion offered by Council member Flynn, 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 24-0165 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Standard Signs Inc. doing business as Lumacurve Airfield Signs, concerning the purchase of Lumacurve Brand Standard Runway Signs at Denver International Airport. Approves a master purchase order with Standard Signs Inc. doing business as Lumacurve Airfield Signs for $2,500,000 and for two years with three one-year options to extend for the purchase of Lumacurve Brand Standard Runway Signs for Denver International Airport, in Council District 11 (SC-00008840). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-18-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-14-2024. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0165 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 24-0166 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and Intermountain Electric, Inc. to maintain all electrical components in the Airport’s Electric Power Distribution System at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with Intermountain Electric Inc. by adding $2,000,000 for a new total of $2,745,200 to maintain all electrical components in the Airport’s Electric Power Distribution System at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11. No change to contract duration (Plane-202264186; 202372048). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-18-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-14-2024. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0166 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) 24-0170 A resolution approving a Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Transport to provide accessible shuttle services for events at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Amends an agreement with Colorado Transport to add $325,000 for a new total of $1,675,000 and 9 additional months for a new end date of 12-31-2024 to provide accessible shuttle services for events at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, citywide (THTRS-202472335-03/THTRS-201734396-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-18-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-14-2024. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0170 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 24-0172 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and McKinstry Essention, LLC to perform investment grade energy audits and electrification feasibility reports for municipal buildings, citywide. Approves an agreement with McKinstry Essention, LLC for $710,499.49 and an end term of 12-31-2024 to perform investment grade energy audits and electrification feasibility reports for municipal buildings, citywide (CASR-202371992). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-18-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-14-2024. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0172 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 24-0149 A resolution approving a First Amendment to Agreement with UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company between the City and County of Denver and UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company to add monies to offer self-insure medical benefits plans to City employees, citywide. Amends a master purchase agreement contract with UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company to add $85,000,000 for a new total of $165,000,000 to offer self-insure medical benefit plans to City employees, citywide (CSAHR-202265732-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-18-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-13-2024. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0149 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 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 24-0160 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as: 1) North Winona Court, located at the intersection of North Winona Court and West 9th Avenue; and 2) West 9th Avenue, located at the intersection of North Winona Court and West 9th Avenue. Dedicates two parcels of land as 1) North Winona Court, located at the intersection of North Winona Court and West 9th Avenue, and 2) West 9th Avenue, located at the intersection of North Winona Court and West 9th Avenue, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-13-2024. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0160 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) 24-0162 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 Colorado Avenue, South Pearl Street, East Jewell Avenue, and South Pennsylvania Street. Dedicates a parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as Public Alley, bounded by East Colorado Avenue, South Pearl Street, East Jewell Avenue, and South Pennsylvania Street, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-13-2024. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0162 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 7 24-0163 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of Sun Valley Homes Fourth Filing. Approves Sun Valley Homes Fourth Filing, a proposed Subdivision Plat located between West 9th and 10th Avenue, and North Decatur Street and North Bryant Street, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-13-2024. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0163 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) 24-0164 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as: 1) West Harvard Avenue, located at the intersection of South Broadway and West Harvard Avenue; 2) Public Alley, bounded by South Broadway, West Harvard Avenue, South Acoma Street and West Wesley Avenue; and 3) South Broadway, located near the intersection of South Broadway and West Harvard Avenue. Dedicates three parcels of land as 1) West Harvard Avenue, located at the intersection of South Broadway and West Harvard Avenue, 2) Public Alley, bounded by South Broadway, West Harvard Avenue, South Acoma Street and West Wesley Avenue, and 3) South Broadway, located near the intersection of South Broadway and West Harvard Avenue, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-13-2024. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0164 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 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 24-0153 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Urban Institute to continue to evaluate the Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) and Co-Responder programs, citywide. Amends a contract with The Urban Institute by adding $250,000 for a new total of $735,579 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-2024 to continue to evaluate the Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) and Co-Responder programs, citywide (ENVHL-202371875-02/ENVHL-202161500-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-18-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-14-2024. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0153 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) 24-0159 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Health Network, Inc. to provide rental assistance and services to support individuals living with AIDS, citywide. Amends a contract with Colorado Health Network, Inc. to add $2,755,338 for a new total $5,755,338 and one additional year for a new end date of 12-31-2024 to provide rental assistance and services to support individuals living with AIDS, citywide (HOST-202472500-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-18-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-14-2024. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0159 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 9 Nay: (None) (0) 24-0169 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Fire-DEX GW for professional cleaning and service repairs of personal protective gear for the Denver Fire Department citywide. Approves an agreement with Fire-DEX GW, doing business as Gear Wash, for $1,500,000 and a term of 5 years with an end date of 1-31-2029 for professional cleaning and service repairs of personal protective gear for the Denver Fire Department, citywide (FIRES-202472156). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-18-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-14-2024. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0169 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 24-0167 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City and County of Denver and University of Denver, for 2149 East Wesley Avenue, in Council District 6. Approves a purchase and sale agreement with the University of Denver as purchaser for $10 and a term ending on 1-18-2025 for 2149 East Wesley Avenue, in Council District 6 (202472397-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-18-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-13-2024. Council Bill 24-0167 was ordered published. Ordered published Page 10 24-0168 A bill for an ordinance authorizing capital equipment purchases in the General Government Special Revenue Fund. Authorizes the purchase of two organic collection vehicles from the “2023 Front Range Waste Diversion Grant” Program award to support the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Solid Waste Management, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-13-2024. Council Bill 24-0168 was ordered published. Ordered published Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 24-0089 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for multiple properties in Hale. Approves a map amendment to rezone multiple properties from E-SU-Dx; E-SU-G, and U-SU-C to E-SU-D1x; E-SU-G1; and U-SU-C1, located in the Hale Statistical Neighborhood in Council District 5. A public hearing will be held on Monday, 4-8-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-6-2024. Council Bill 24-0089 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 4/8/2024. Ordered published with a future required public hearing 24-0161 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing 1) a portion of the easement reserved in Ordinance No. 24, Series of 1939, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Book A-24, Page 171; and 2) a portion of the easement reserved in Ordinance No. 661, Series of 1978, recorded with Denver Clerk & Recorder at Book 1825, Page 595, located at 1062 Auraria Parkway. Relinquishes a portion of an easement reserved in Ordinance No. 24, Series of 1939, and a portion of an easement reserved in Ordinance No. 661, Series 1978, located at 1062 Auraria Parkway, in Council District 3. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-18-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-13-2024. Council Bill 24-0161 was ordered published. Ordered published BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee Page 11 24-0126 A bill approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Regional Transportation District (RTD), to provide reduced-rate EcoPass options for all concessionaire employees at Denver International Airport. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Regional Transportation District (RTD) for $1,211,800 and for one year to provide reduced-rate EcoPass options for all concessionaire employees at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11 (PLANE-202370322). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-11-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-7-2024. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0126 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 24-0102 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new fund in the Grant and Other Money Projects Series for the “Capital Improvement Claims Settlement” program. Establishes a new fund, the Claims Settlement Capital Improvement Fund (38434), in the Grant and Other Money Project Fund Series, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-30-2024. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0102 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 Page 12 24-0133 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of right-of-way adjacent to 4889 South Quebec Street, without reservations. Vacates a portion of right-of-way adjacent to 4889 South Quebec Street, without reservations, in Council District 4. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-6-2024. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0133 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 24-0124 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver, Colorado, to extend the term and revise the scope of work and other provisions of the agreement. Amends a grant agreement with the Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver, Colorado to extend the term by 1 year for a new end term of 3-31-2025 to continue developing affordable housing and accessory dwelling units, citywide. No change in cost (HOST 202266093/HOST 202371410-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-11-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-7-2024. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0124 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 RECESS Council took a recess. Page 13 COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION UNFINISHED BUSINESS PROCLAMATIONS 24-0257 A Proclamation Recognizing Black History Month and Community Commitment to Collaborative Progress A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Parady, that Council Proclamation 24-0257 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds, Sawyer (2) PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Torres announced that on Monday, April 8, 2024, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0089 changing the zoning classification for multiple properties in Hale. Any protests against Council Bill 24-0089 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, April 1, 2024. ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Torres adjourned the meeting at 6:27 p.m. Page 14  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 15