City Council

Minutes Monday, May 20, 2024, 3:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council member Kashmann led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Council member Kashmann led the Land Acknowledgement. ROLL CALL Council members Sawyer and Gonzales-Gutierrez attended the 5:30 p.m. session virtually. Present: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES The minutes of May 13, 2024, were distributed to members of Council. Council President Torres ordered the minutes approved. 24-0689 Minutes of Monday, May 13, 2024. Council Minutes 24-0689 were approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council President Torres and Council members Parady, Romero Campbell, Kashmann, Alvidrez, Watson, Lewis, Sawyer, and Gonzales-Gutierrez offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS Page 1 24-0683 A Proclamation Designating the Week of May 19 - 25, 2024 as Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week and Celebrating the Dedicated Work of the Denver Health Paramedic Division A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Proclamation 24-0683 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) 24-0685 A Proclamation Honoring Our Fallen Heroes on Memorial Day A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Proclamation 24-0685 be taken out of order, carried by the following vote: Took out of order Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Proclamation 24-0685 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT RESOLUTIONS Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee Page 2 24-0520 A resolution approving a proposed Funding Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Elevation Community Land Trust to assist in the acquisition of real property located at 1520 Trenton Street in Council District 8 which contains 13 existing rental units to be converted to affordable condominiums to be sold at prices affordable to qualifying households. Approves a funding agreement with Elevation Community Land Trust for $975,000 to assist in the acquisition of 13 existing rental units to be converted to condominiums to be sold at prices affordable to qualifying households, in Council District 8 (HOST-202473534). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-10-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-24-2024. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council President Pro Tem Sandoval, that Council Resolution 24-0520 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez, Flynn, Watson (3) Block Vote A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote: Approved the consent agenda Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez (1) RESOLUTIONS Finance & Governance Committee Page 3 24-0590 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District. Approves the Mayoral appointments to the Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District of Anthony Jordan with an end date of 4-30-2027 or until a successor is duly appointed and Carrie Newman with an end date of 10-31-2026 or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-7-2024. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0590 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez (1) 24-0591 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Denver Immigrant and Refugee Commission. Approves the Mayoral appointment to the Denver Immigrant and Refugee Commission of Victoria Ballerini, Mazza Farajallah, Alejandra Peralta, and Michaely Rosas for a term ending on 5-14-2027 or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-7-2024. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0591 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez (1) Page 4 24-0596 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Community Corrections Board. Approves the Mayoral appointment of Andrew Zavaras to the Community Corrections Board for a term ending 5-14-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-7-2024. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0596 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez (1) 24-0597 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Denver African American Commission. Approves the Mayoral appointments of Stephanie Laing and Elia Martin to the Denver African American Commission for a term ending on 5-14-2027 or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-7-2024. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0597 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez (1) Page 5 24-0600 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Submittable Holdings Inc. for the purchase of software licensing, implementation, and support for a grant management system. Approves an agreement with Submittable Holdings Inc. for $1,685,880 and an end date of 6-1-2029 for the purchase of software licensing, implementation, and ongoing support of a new grant management system, citywide (TECHS-202371318). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-10-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-7-2024. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0600 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez (1) 24-0605 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Community Church for the property located at 333 and 375 S. Zuni Street in Council District 7. Approves the purchase and sale agreement with Denver Community Church for $4,000,000 for the property located at 333 and 375 S. Zuni Street, in Council District 7 (FINAN-202473273). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-10-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-7-2024. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0605 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez (1) Page 6 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 24-0592 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado Department of Transportation concerning the “High Line Canal Underpass at Yale Ave” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for $13,750,000 to design and construct an underpass at the intersection of the High Line Canal Trail and E. Yale Avenue, in Council District 4 (DOTI- 202472681). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-10-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-7-2024. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0592 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez (1) 24-0599 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Jalisco International, Inc. to construct stormwater planters and drainage infrastructure. Approves a contract with Jalisco International, Inc. for $9,991,726 and a term of 3 years to construct stormwater planters and drainage infrastructure, in Council Districts 3 and 7 (202371546). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-10-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-7-2024. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0599 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez (1) Page 7 24-0601 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as a public alley, bounded by North Tennyson Street, West 44th Avenue, North Stuart Street, and West 45th Avenue. Dedicates a parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as Public Alley, bounded by North Tennyson Street, West 44th Avenue, North Stuart Street, and West 45th Avenue, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-7-2024. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0601 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez (1) 24-0602 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as: 1) North Santa Fe Drive, located at the intersection of North Santa Fe Drive and West 4th Avenue; and 2) Public Alley, bounded by North Santa Fe Drive, West 4th Avenue, North Inca Street, and West 3rd Avenue. Dedicates two parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) North Santa Fe Drive, located at the intersection of North Santa Fe Drive and West 4th Avenue, and 2) Public Alley, bounded by North Santa Fe Drive, West 4th Avenue, North Inca Street, and West 3rd Avenue, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-7-2024. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0602 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez (1) Page 8 24-0603 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 Colfax Avenue, North Fillmore Street, East 14th Avenue, and North Detroit Street. Dedicates a parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as Public Alley, bounded by East Colfax Avenue, North Fillmore Street, East 14th Avenue, and North Detroit Street, in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-7-2024. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0603 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez (1) 24-0604 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Downtown Denver Events, Inc. for use of Skyline Park for ice skating rink and beer garden events, in Council District 10. Approves a contract with Downtown Denver Events, Inc. with an end date of 2-28-2025 for use of Skyline Park for ice skating rink and beer garden events, in Council District 10 (202472518). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-10-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-7-2024. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0604 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez (1) Page 9 24-0609 A resolution approving the Mayoral appointment of Manish Kumar as Executive Director of the Department of Community Planning and Development, pursuant to Charter Section §2.2.6 (D). Consents to the mayoral appointment of Manish Kumar as Executive Director of the Department of Community Planning and Development pursuant to charter section §2.2.6 (D). The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-7-2024. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0609 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez (1) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 24-0593 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. for hazardous materials and regulated waste management services. Approves an on-call contract with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. for a maximum amount of $15,000,000 and for three years for hazardous materials management services, citywide (ESEQD-202370211-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-10-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-8-2024. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0593 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez (1) Page 10 24-0594 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and WeeCycle to provide nutritious food and infant formula as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver's Kids Initiative. Amends a grant agreement with WeeCycle by adding $87,560 for a new contract total of $583,029.20, to provide nutritious food and infant formula as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative, citywide. No change in contract duration (ENVHL-202472132-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-10-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-8-2024. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0594 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez (1) BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 24-0617 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4340-4350 South Monaco Street in Southmoor Park. Approves an map amendment to change the zoning of the property located at 4340-4350 S Monaco Street from B-4 with waivers and conditions UO-1, UO-2 to PUD-G 34 in the Southmoor Park Neighborhood, in Council District 4. A public hearing will be held on Monday, 6-17-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-7-2024. Council Bill 24-0617 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 6/17/2024. Ordered published with a future required public hearing BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Page 11 24-0564 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing a portion of the easement established in the Denver Gateway Center Filing No. 9, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2022053101, located at 19182 East 62nd Avenue. Vacates a portion of the utility easements established in the Denver Gateway Center Filing No.9, Reception No. 2022053101, located at 19182 East 62nd Avenue in Council District 11. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-3-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-30-2024. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0564 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez (1) PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT RECESS Council took a recess. COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION UNFINISHED BUSINESS PROCLAMATIONS 24-0684 A Proclamation on Maternal Mental Health Awareness A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Lewis, that Council Proclamation 24-0684 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn (1) Page 12 PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Torres announced that on Monday, June 17, 2024, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0617 changing the zoning classification for 4340-4350 South Monaco Street in Southmoor Park. Any protests against Council Bill 24-0617 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, June 10, 2024. ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Torres adjourned the meeting at 5:52 p.m. President Attested by me with the Corporate Seal of the City and County of Denver Clerk and Recorder, Ex-Officio Clerk of the City and County of Denver Page 13