City Council

Minutes Monday, April 8, 2024, 3:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council member Hinds led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Council member Hinds led the Land Acknowledgement. ROLL CALL Present: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Absent: Gilmore, Parady (2) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES The minutes of April 1, 2024, were distributed to members of Council. Council President Torres ordered the minutes approved. 24-0474 Minutes of Monday, April 1, 2024. Council Minutes 24-0474 were approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council President Torres and Council members Lewis, Sandoval, Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Romero Campbell, Kashmann, Sawyer, and Hinds offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT RESOLUTIONS Page 1 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 24-0392 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Environmental Hazmat Services, Inc. for the collection of discarded and abandoned solid wastes in public spaces. Approves a contract with Environmental Hazmat Services, Inc. for $4,000,000 and for three years for the collection of discarded and abandoned solid wastes including putrescible wastes, medical waste, drug paraphernalia, and other materials in alleys, sidewalks, parks, and other public spaces, citywide (ESEQD-202472496-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-27-2024. A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0392 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (10) Nay: Lewis (1) Absent: Gilmore, Parady (2) Block Vote A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote: Approved the consent agenda Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Parady (2) PROCLAMATIONS 24-0481 A Proclamation Honoring Howard Farkas and his 100th Birthday (Consent) A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Proclamation 24-0481 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Page 2 Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Parady (2) RESOLUTIONS Finance & Governance Committee 24-0357 A resolution approving the City Council re-appointment of Aldwyn Gardner to the Civil Service Commission. Re-appoints Aldwyn Gardner to the Civil Service Commission. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2024. A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0357 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Parady (2) 24-0371 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Marsh USA Inc. to provide insurance marketing and placement, claims advocacy, monitoring of industry best practices and emerging risks, and other brokerage and risk management consulting. Amends a contract with Marsh USA Inc. to add $383,000 for a new total of $833,000 and one additional year for a new end date of 12-31-2024 to provide insurance marketing and placement, claims advocacy, monitoring of industry best practices and emerging risks, and other brokerage and risk management consulting, citywide (202055304/202472313). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2024. A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0371 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Page 3 Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Parady (2) 24-0440 A resolution amending the City Council Rules of Procedure. Amends the City Council Rules of Procedure. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-2-2024. A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0440 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Parady (2) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 24-0220 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Regional Transportation District to provide provisions for the construction phase of the Colfax Bus Rapid Transit project. Amends a non-financial intergovernmental agreement with Regional Transportation District to provide provisions for the construction phase of the Colfax Bus Rapid Transit project, citywide. There is no change to the agreement amount or length (DOTI-202472685-01/202265079-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2024. A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0220 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Parady (2) Page 4 24-0361 A resolution approving a proposed purchase order with Joe Johnson Equipment LLC, for the purchase of two replacement mechanical street sweepers, citywide. Approves a purchase order with Joe Johnson Equipment, LLC. for $566,730.00 for the purchase of two replacement mechanical street sweepers, citywide (PO-00146501). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2024. A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0361 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Parady (2) 24-0362 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Barricade Holdings LLC to continue pavement marking services, citywide. Amends an on-call contract with Barricade Holdings LLC dba Colorado Barricade Company to extend the term for 1 year for a new end date of 4-1-2025 and no additional contract capacity to continue pavement marking services, citywide (DOTI-202472698-01/202157981-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2024. A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0362 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Parady (2) Page 5 24-0363 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Roadsafe Traffic Systems, Inc. to continue pavement marking services, citywide. Amends an on-call contract with Roadsafe Traffic Systems, Inc. to extend the term for 1 year with a new end date of 4-1-2025 and no additional contract capacity to continue pavement marking services, citywide (DOTI-202472697-01/202056620-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2024. A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0363 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Parady (2) 24-0364 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and American Sign and Striping Company to continue traffic signage replacement, citywide. Amends an on-call contract with American Sign and Striping Company to extend the term for 1 year for a new end date 4-28-2025 and no additional contract capacity to continue traffic signage replacement, citywide (DOTI-202472699-01/202157836-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2024. A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0364 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Parady (2) Page 6 24-0365 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as East 23rd Avenue, located at the intersection of East 23rd Avenue and North Syracuse Street. Dedicates a parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as East 23rd Avenue, located at the intersection of East 23rd Avenue and North Syracuse Street, in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2024. A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0365 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Parady (2) 24-0367 A resolution granting a revocable permit to 2534 18th Street LLC and LoHi 18th, LLC, to encroach into the right-of-way at 2534 18th Street. Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to 2534 18th Street LLC and LoHi 18th, LLC, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right-of-way with a private storm sewer line, consisting of 226 linear feet of 8-inch PVC pipe, and (1) 4-foot diameter manhole at 2534 18th Street, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2024. A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0367 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Parady (2) Page 7 24-0374 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Villalobos Concrete Inc. to change contract language in the progress payment verbiage including program management system and prevailing wage requirements, and examination of records and audits, citywide. Amends a contract with Villalobos Concrete Inc., changing contract language in the progress payment verbiage including program management system and prevailing wage requirements, examination of records and audits, and security provisions, citywide (DOTI-202472194-01/DOTI-202368841-01). No change to contract duration or amount. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2024. A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0374 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Parady (2) 24-0375 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and CPC Constructors, Inc. to change contract language in the progress payment verbiage including program management system and prevailing wage requirements, and examination of records and audits, citywide. Amends a contract with CPC Constructors, Inc. changing contract language in the progress payment verbiage including program management system and prevailing wage requirements, examination of records and audits, and security provisions, citywide (DOTI-202472182-01/DOTI-202368832-01). No change to contract duration or amount. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2024. A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0375 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Page 8 Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Parady (2) 24-0376 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Apricity, Inc. to change contract language in the progress payment verbiage including program management system and prevailing wage requirements, and examination of records and audits, citywide. Amends a contract with Apricity, Inc., changing contract language in the progress payment verbiage including program management system and prevailing wage requirements, examination of records and audits, and security provisions, citywide (DOTI-202472184-01/DOTI-202368834-01). No change to contract duration or amount. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2024. A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0376 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Parady (2) Page 9 24-0377 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Halcyon Construction, Inc. to change contract language in the progress payment verbiage including program management system and prevailing wage requirements, and examination of records and audits, citywide. Amends a contract with Halcyon Construction, Inc., changing contract language in the progress payment verbiage including program management system and prevailing wage requirements, examination of records and audits, and security provisions, citywide (DOTI-202472189-01/DOTI-202368836-01). No change to contract duration or amount. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2024. A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0377 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Parady (2) 24-0379 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Keene Concrete, Inc. to change contract language in the progress payment verbiage including program management system and prevailing wage requirements, and examination of records and audits, citywide. Amends a contract with Keene Concrete, Inc., changing contract language in the progress payment verbiage including program management system and prevailing wage requirements, examination of records and audits, and security provisions, citywide (DOTI-202472190-01/DOTI-202368837-01). No change to contract duration or amount. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2024. A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0379 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Page 10 Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Parady (2) 24-0380 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Lighthouse Transportation Group, LLC to change contract language in the progress payment verbiage including program management system and prevailing wage requirements, and examination of records and audits, citywide. Amends a contract with Lighthouse Transportation Group, LLC, changing contract language in the progress payment verbiage including program management system and prevailing wage requirements, examination of records and audits, and security provisions, citywide (DOTI-202472191-01/DOTI-202368838-01). No change to contract duration or amount. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2024. A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0380 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Parady (2) Page 11 24-0381 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Sky Blue Builders LLC to change contract language in the progress payment verbiage including program management system and prevailing wage requirements, and examination of records and audits, citywide. Amends a contract with Sky Blue Builders LLC, changing contract language in the progress payment verbiage including program management system and prevailing wage requirements, examination of records and audits, and security provisions, citywide (DOTI-202472192-01/DOTI-202368839-01). No change to contract duration or amount. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2024. A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0381 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Parady (2) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 24-0032 A resolution approving the Mayoral appointment of Ron Thomas as Chief of Police, pursuant to Charter Section § 2.2.6 (D). Consents to the Mayoral appointment of Ron Thomas as Chief of Police. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-27-2024. A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0032 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Parady (2) Page 12 24-0033 A resolution approving the Mayoral appointment of Armando Saldate as Executive Director of the Department of Safety, pursuant to Charter Section § 2.2.6 (D). Consents to the Mayoral appointment of Armando Saldate as the Manager of Safety. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-27-2024. A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0033 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Parady (2) 24-0278 A resolution approving the Mayoral appointment of Desmond Fulton as Chief of the Fire Department, pursuant to Charter Section § 2.2.6 (D). Consents to the Mayoral appointment of Desmond Fulton as Chief of the Fire Department. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-27-2024. A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0278 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Parady (2) 24-0279 A resolution approving the Mayoral appointment of Elias Diggins as Denver Sheriff, pursuant to Charter Section § 2.2.6 (D). Consents to the Mayoral appointment of Elias Diggins as Denver Sheriff. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-27-2024. A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0279 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Page 13 Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Parady (2) 24-0368 A resolution approving a proposed Funding Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Renewal Village Housing Corporation to assist with the rehabilitation of one hundred seven (107) non-congregate shelter units so that the non-congregate shelter units can be converted into studio apartments in Council District 9. Approves a funding agreement with Renewal Village Housing Corporation, in the amount of $3,214,131 to assist with the rehabilitation of one hundred seven (107) non-congregate shelter units, to convert non-congregate shelter units into studio apartments, in Council District 9 (HOST-202472486). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-27-2024. A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0368 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Parady (2) BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Finance & Governance Committee 24-0441 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article III of the Revised Municipal Code concerning circumstances that allow public bodies to hold meetings by electronic means. Amends the D.R.M.C Chapter 2, Article III concerning circumstances that allow public bodies to hold meetings by electronic means. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-2-2024. Council Bill 24-0441 was ordered published. Ordered published Page 14 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 24-0156 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 700 North Mariposa Street in Lincoln Park. Amends Official Zoning Map (rezoning), Application #2022I-00226, rezoning 700 North Mariposa Street from I-A UO-2 to I-A with a waiver in the Lincoln Park Neighborhood, in Council District 3. A public hearing will be held on Monday, 5-6-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2024. Council Bill 24-0156 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 5-6-2024. Ordered published with a future required public hearing 24-0259 A bill for an ordinance designating 2323 East Dakota Avenue as a structure for preservation. Approves the designation of 2323 East Dakota Avenue as an individual structure for preservation, per Chapter 30 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code, in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-19-2024. Council Bill 24-0259 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 4-15-2024. Ordered published with a future required public hearing 24-0263 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3096 South Roslyn Street in Hampden. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from S-SU-D to S-SU-D1, located at 3096 South Roslyn Street in District 4. A public hearing will be held on Monday, 5-6-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-19-2024. Council Bill 24-0263 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 5-6-2024. Ordered published with a future required public hearing Page 15 24-0269 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 6750 East Exposition Avenue in Washington Virginia Vale. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from S-SU-F to S-SU-F1A, located at 6750 East Exposition Avenue in Council District 5. A public hearing will be held on Monday, 5-6-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-19-2024. Council Bill 24-0269 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 5-6-2024. Ordered published with a future required public hearing 24-0331 A bill for an ordinance designating the University Park Historic District as a district for preservation. Approves the landmark designation of the University Park Historic District in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-19-2024. Council Bill 24-0331 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 4-15-2024. Ordered published with a future required public hearing 24-0366 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the easements, in their entirety, 1) reserved in Ordinance No. 237, Series of 2014, recorded with Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2015051989; and 2) established in the Permanent Easement, recorded with Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2014048614, located at 1040 East Colfax Avenue. Relinquishes easement(s) in their entirety established in Ordinance No. 237, Series of 2014 Reception No. 2015051989 and in the Permanent Easement, Reception No. 2014048614, located at 1040 East Colfax Avenue, in Council District 5. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2024. Council Bill 24-0366 was ordered published. Ordered published Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee Page 16 24-0244 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver, to provide nutrition and healthy cooking classes, provide healthy snacks for youth, and lead a youth-led "Vegetable Artscape" as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver's Kids Initiative, in four locations. Amends a grant agreement with Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver by adding $5,000 for a new total of $1,066,491, to provide nutrition and healthy cooking classes, provide healthy snacks for youth, and lead a youth-led “vegetable Artscape” as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative, located in four locations in Council District 3. No change in contract duration (ENVHL-202472131-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-28-2024. Council Bill 24-0244 was ordered published. Ordered published BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Finance & Governance Committee 24-0337 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a capital equipment purchase from the Risk Management Fund (SRF 11838) Fund for the Denver Public Library. Authorizes the purchase of a Ford F150 Truck and a Ford E350 Van for Denver Public Library for snow removal and salt application to ensure safe and accessible service to library branches during snow and ice weather events, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-19-2024. A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0337 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, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Parady (2) Page 17 24-0347 A bill for an ordinance amending Section 18-81, D.R.M.C., setting the salaries of elected officers in connection with the elected official salary charter amendment if approved by electors at a special municipal election to be held in conjunction with the coordinated election of November 5, 2024. Amends section 18-81, D.R.M.C., setting the salaries of elected officers in connection with the elected official salary charter amendment if approved by electors. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-19-2024. A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0347 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, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Parady (2) 24-0360 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the city and county of Denver at a special municipal election to be held in conjunction with the coordinated election of November 5, 2024, a proposed amendment to the charter pertaining to salaries of elected officials. Submits to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the city and county of Denver a proposed amendment to the charter pertaining to the salaries of elected officials. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-19-2024. A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0360 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, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Parady (2) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Page 18 24-0336 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of right-of-way adjacent to 1040 East Colfax Avenue, without reservations. Vacates a portion of alley right-of-way at 1040 East Colfax Avenue, without reservations, in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-19-2024. A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0336 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, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Parady (2) 24-0341 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Federal Highway Administration, to rebuild portions of the Blue Sky Highway/State Highway 5 through Summit Lake Park, a Denver Mountain Park located in Clear Creek County. Approves an Access & Use Permit for the Federal Highway Administration and its contractor(s) to rebuild portions of the Blue Sky Highway/State Highway 5 through Summit Lake Park, a Denver Mountain Park located in Clear Creek County (PARKS-202472813). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-22-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-19-2024. A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0341 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, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Parady (2) Page 19 PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Torres announced that tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0089 changing the zoning classification for multiple properties in Hale. Anyone wishing to speak on this matter 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 24-0448 A Proclamation Honoring Sage Hospitality Group A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Sawyer, that Council Proclamation 24-0448 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Parady, Sandoval (3) PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Page 20 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. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-6-2024. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:45 p.m., Council President Torres presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 24-0089. Wende Reoch and Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Elliot Miller, Denice Reich, and Doyt Bolling signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Tony Lechuga of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Sawyer, that Council Bill 24-0089 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Parady, Sandoval (3) PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Torres announced that on Monday, April 15, 2024, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0259 designating 2323 East Dakota Avenue as a structure for preservation; and a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0331 designating the University Park Historic District as a district for preservation; and on Monday, May 6, 2024, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0156 changing the zoning classification for 700 North Mariposa Street in Lincoln Park; a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0263 changing the zoning classification for 3096 South Roslyn Street in Hampden; and a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0269 changing the zoning classification for 6750 East Exposition Avenue in Washington Virginia Vale. Any protests against Council Bills 24-0156, 24-0263, or 24-0269 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, April 29, 2024. ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Torres adjourned the meeting at 6:29 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