City Council

Minutes Monday, June 17, 2024, 3:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council member Gilmore led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Council member Gilmore led the Land Acknowledgement. ROLL CALL Council member Flynn attended the meeting virtually. Present: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (10) Absent: Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval (3) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 24-0808 Minutes of Monday, June 10, 2024. Council Minutes 24-0808 were approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council member Lewis offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT RESOLUTIONS Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee Page 1 24-0676 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Housing Connector to support the All In Mile high initiative through housing navigation and lease up coordination, while also distributing time-limited move-in financial assistance and rental subsidies for 250 households transitioning from encampments to permanent housing, citywide. Approves a contract with Housing Connector for $5,000,000 and an end date of 5-31-2026 to support the All In Mile high initiative through housing navigation and lease up coordination, while also distributing time-limited move-in financial assistance and rental subsidies for 250 households transitioning from encampments to permanent housing, citywide (HOST-202473776). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-24-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-22-2024. This item was postponed at the 6-3-2024 meeting until 6-17-2024. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0676 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Torres, Watson (8) Nay: Gilmore, Sawyer (2) Absent: Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval (3) 24-0742 A resolution approving a proposed Funding Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Elevation Community Land Trust to assist in the acquisition costs of sixty-two (62) income-restricted homeownership units located at 2907-2915 Welton Street in Council District 9. Approves a funding agreement with Elevation Community Land Trust for $1,605,000 to assist with the acquisition costs associated with the development of sixty-two (62) income-restricted homeownership units located at 2907-2915 Welton Street in Council District 9 (HOST-202474063). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-8-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-5-2024. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0742 be adopted in a block, carried by the following vote: Adopted Page 2 Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval (3) 24-0743 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the City and County of Denver and 2915 Welton Development, LLC to assist with the financing and construction costs of sixty-two (62) income-restricted homeownership units located at 2907-2915 Welton Street in Council District 9. Approves a loan agreement with 2915 Welton Development, LLC., for $3,360,000 to assist with the financing and construction costs of sixty-two (62) income-restricted homeownership units located at 2907-2915 Welton Street, in Council District 9 (HOST-202474078). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-8-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-5-2024. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0743 be adopted in a block, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval (3) Page 3 24-0744 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment and Modification Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Archway Investment Corporation, Inc. to provide additional funding for the rehabilitation of four former dormitory buildings into 154 income-restricted units in Council District 8. Amends a loan agreement with Archway Investment Corporation, INC., adding $1,000,000 for a new total of $4,850,000 to complete construction on four existing dormitory buildings into 154 income-restricted units, in Council District 8 (HOST-202265780/HOST-202473777). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-8-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-5-2024. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0744 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval (3) BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 24-0717 A bill for an ordinance increasing the sales and use tax by a rate of 0.34 percent and dedicating the revenue derived from the tax rate increase to fund certain services provided by Denver Health and Hospital Authority subject to the approval of the voters at a special municipal election to be conducted in coordination with the state general election on November 5, 2024. Increases the sales and use tax by a rate of 0.34 percent to fund certain services provided by Denver Health and Hospital Authority- subject to the approval of the voters at a special municipal election. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-5-2024. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0717 be ordered published, carried by the following vote: Ordered published Aye: Alvidrez, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (9) Nay: Flynn (1) Page 4 Absent: Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval (3) Block Vote A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Watson, 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, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval (3) RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee 24-0720 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Denver Public Schools for installation of outdoor classroom solar canopies at 11 locations for the Denver’s Solar Outdoor Learning Incentive Program. Approves a contract with Denver Public Schools for $2,652,009 and an ending date of 6-15-2026, for the installation of outdoor classroom solar canopies at 11 locations, in Council Districts 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, and 8 (CASR-202473794). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-8-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-5-2024. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 24-0720 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval (3) Page 5 24-0725 A resolution to set a public hearing before City Council on July 8, 2024 for the formation and establishment of the Ballpark Denver General Improvement District and approval of the 2024 and 2025 Work Plan and Budget for the Ballpark Denver General Improvement District. Sets a public hearing before City Council on 7-08-2024 for the formation and establishment of the Ballpark Denver General Improvement District and the approval of the 2024 and 2025 Work Plan and Budget for the Ballpark Denver General Approval District, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-5-2024. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 24-0725 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval (3) 24-0726 A resolution to set a public hearing before City Council on July 29, 2024, relating to the renewal and continuation of the Colfax Mayfair Business Improvement District for an additional ten-year period. Sets a public hearing before City Council on 7-29-2024 for the renewal and continuation of the Colfax Mayfair Business Improvement District for an additional ten-year period, ending 12-31-2034, in Council Districts 5 and 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-5-2024. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 24-0726 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval (3) Page 6 24-0727 A resolution to set a public hearing before City Council on July 29, 2024, for the renewal and continuation of the Santa Fe Business Improvement District for an additional ten-year period. Sets a public hearing before City Council on 7-29-2024 for the renewal and continuation of the Santa Fe Business Improvement for an additional ten year period, ending 12-31-2034, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-5-2024. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 24-0727 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval (3) 24-0734 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and EP Blazer, LLC concerning a one-time purchase of 18 Chevrolet Silverado Police Pursuit Vehicles with upfits for the Denver Police Department at Denver International Airport. Approves a Purchase Order with EP Blazer LLC, doing business as John Elway Chevrolet in the amount of $1,443,784.12 and delivered by 8-01-2024 for the one-time purchase of 18 Chevrolet Silverado Police Pursuit Vehicles with upfits for the Denver Police Department at Denver International Airport (DEN), in Council District 11 (PO-00150142). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-8-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-5-2024. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 24-0734 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval (3) Page 7 24-0735 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and TURK HAVA YOLLARI ANONIM ORTAKLIGI, INC. D/B/A TURKISH AIRLINES concerning a Use and Lease Agreement to provide passenger services, with rates and charges, at Denver International Airport. Approves a Use and Lease Agreement with Turk Hava Yollari Anonim Ortakligi, Inc., doing business as Turkish Airlines, applying rates and charges and for a term of one year with 2 one-year options to extend and leasing space at Denver International Airport (DEN), in Council District 11 (PLANE-202473462). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-8-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-5-2024. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 24-0735 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval (3) 24-0736 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC. concerning maintenance and support services for heat ventilation and air conditioning through the Metasys Energy Management System at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with Johnson Controls Inc (JCI) for $2,000,000 and for 5 years for the Metasys Energy Management System maintenance and support services for the heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) services at Denver International Airport (DEN), in Council District 11 (PLANE-202473277). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-8-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-5-2024. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 24-0736 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (10) Page 8 Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval (3) Finance & Governance Committee 24-0719 A resolution approving the City Council reappointment of Gary Johnson to the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Advisory Board. Approves the City Council reappointment of Gary Johnson to the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Advisory Board for a term effective 6-1-2024 and expiring on 6-1-2026, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-4-2024. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 24-0719 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval (3) 24-0728 A resolution to set a public hearing relating to the adoption of the Evans School Urban Redevelopment Plan and directing the Denver Urban Renewal Authority to take certain actions in connection with the hearing. Sets a public hearing before City Council on 7-22-2024 for the adoption of The Evans School Urban Redevelopment Plan and in partnership with The Denver Urban Renewal Authority (DURA) establishes The Evans School Urban Redevelopment Area for the revitalization of an existing historical landmark, provide community serving retail, enhanced meeting spaces, and office and studio space for the artist community, in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-4-2024. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 24-0728 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Page 9 Absent: Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval (3) 24-0730 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment to the Prosperity Denver Fund Board of Directors. Approves the Mayoral reappointment to the Denver Prosperity Fund Board of Theresa Pena for a term ending 4-30-2027 or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-4-2024. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 24-0730 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval (3) 24-0731 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver American Indian Commission. Approves the Mayoral appointment to the Denver American Indian Commission of Nichole Foster for a term ending 5-31-2027 or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-4-2024. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 24-0731 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval (3) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Page 10 24-0721 A resolution approving a proposed purchase order with Hardline Equipment LLC, to purchase a 2024 Dennis Eagle Proview RH Drive Cab & Chassis with AMREP Automated Side Loader, and a 2023 Dennis Eagle Proview Dual Drive, Cab & Chassis with AMREP Automated Side Loader for the Denver Solid Wase Management. Approves a purchase order with Hardline Equipment, LLC for $819,000 for the purchase of a 2024 Dennis Eagle Proview RH Drive Cab & Chassis with AMREP Automated Side Loader, and a 2023 Dennis Eagle Proview Dual Drive, Cab & Chassis with AMREP Automated Side Loader for the Denver Solid Waste Management, citywide (PO-00150200). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-8-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-4-2024. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 24-0721 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval (3) 24-0722 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the United States of America Department of Housing and Urban Development concerning the “FY23 Community Project Funding Grant” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for $750,000 with an ending date of 8-31-2031 as part of the 16th Street Mall revitalization focusing on safety, mobility, and infrastructure, in Council District 10 (DOTI-202370702). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-8-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-4-2024. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 24-0722 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (10) Page 11 Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval (3) 24-0723 A resolution approving a proposed amendment to purchase order with Environmental Designs, LLC, to add funds for the extended maintenance of trees for the 16th Street Mall Design-Build Project and downtown area, and additional planning time for beneficial reuse of surplus trees, in Council District 10. Amends a purchase order with Environmental Design Inc., by adding $231,083.20 for a new total of $2,325,363.20 and one year for a new end date of 1-31-2025, for the extended maintenance of trees for the 16th Street Mall Design-Build Project and downtown area, and additional planning time for beneficial reuse of surplus trees, in Council District 10 (PO-00076190). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-8-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-4-2024. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 24-0723 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval (3) Page 12 24-0737 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and TechCon Infrastructure, LLC to construct ADA compliant curb ramps and intersection median island at 35th and Holly, 35th and Kearney, 35th and Jasmine, and 36th and Jasmine as part of the Smith Elementary Safe Routes to School Intersection Improvement Project, in Council District 8. Approves a contract with TechCon Infrastructure, LLC for $793,800 and 180 days to construct ADA compliant curb ramps and intersection median island at 35th and Holly, 35th and Kearney, 35th and Jasmine and 36th and Jasmine as part of the Smith Elementary Safe Routes to School Intersection Improvement Project, in Council District 8 (202371211). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-8-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-4-2024. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 24-0737 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval (3) Page 13 24-0738 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as: 1) East 40th Avenue, located at the intersection of North High Street and East 40th Avenue; 2) Public Alley, bounded by North High Street, East 40th Avenue, North Williams Street, and East 39th Avenue; and 3) Public Alley, bounded by North High Street, East 40th Avenue, North Williams Street, and East 39th Avenue. Dedicates three parcels of land as public right-of-way as 1) East 40th Avenue, located at the intersection of North High Street and East 40th Avenue, 2) Public Alley, bounded by North High Street, East 40th Avenue, North Williams Street, and East 39th Avenue, and 3) Public Alley, bounded by North High Street, East 40th Avenue, North Williams Street and East 39th Avenue, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-4-2024. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 24-0738 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval (3) 24-0739 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of Peña Station Filing No. 7. Approves Peña Station Filing No. 7, a proposed Subdivision Plat located between East 62nd Avenue and East 64th Avenue, and North Yampa Street and North Tower Road, in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-4-2024. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 24-0739 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval (3) Page 14 24-0740 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Silva Construction, Inc. for ADA ramp & concrete repair, citywide. Approves a contract with Silva Construction, Inc. for $2,630,045 and 200 days for ADA ramp & concrete repair, citywide (202472628). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-8-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-4-2024. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 24-0740 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval (3) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 24-0741 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed amended Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado Department of Human Services, Behavioral Health Administration concerning the “Persistent Drunk Drivers FY25 Grant” program and the funding therefor. Amends a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Human Service, Behavioral Health Administration by adding $150,000 for a new total of $558,806 and one year with a new end date of 6-30-2025 to provide alcohol treatment programs for justice-involved individuals under the legal jurisdiction of Denver County Court for alcohol related driving offenses, citywide (COURT-202474105/21 IHJA 159734). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-8-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-5-2024. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 24-0741 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Page 15 Absent: Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval (3) BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Finance & Governance Committee 24-0718 A bill for an ordinance amending the City’s general campaign finance regulations and the Fair Elections Fund Act. For an ordinance amending the City’s general campaign finance regulations and the Fair Elections Fund Act. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-4-2024. Council Bill 24-0718 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 6-24-2024. Ordered published with a future required public hearing 24-0729 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 Sidewalk Gap Project-Globeville including sidewalks between East 47th Avenue and Interstate 70 on North Thompson Court. Approves a land acquisition located at approximately East 47th Avenue and Interstate 70 on North Thompson Court by granting authority to acquire through negotiated purchase or condemnation all or any portion of any property interest needed for the Sidewalk Gap Project-Globeville including sidewalks between East 47th Avenue and Interstate 70 on North Thompson Court. This includes easement interests, access rights and any improvements on the property as part of the project, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-4-2024. Council Bill 24-0729 was ordered published. Ordered published Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Page 16 24-0747 A bill for an ordinance amending Division 5, Article VI of Chapter 49 of the Revised Municipal Code, delaying the effective date of the Sidewalk Program and Sidewalk Fund. Delays the effective date of the Sidewalk Program and Sidewalk Fund to January 1, 2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-4-2024. Council Bill 24-0747 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 6-24-2024. Ordered published with a future required public hearing Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 24-0733 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and State of Colorado Office of Behavioral Health to provide funds for substance use disorder, mental health treatment, competency enhancements, jail medicated assisted treatment and pre-sentence re-entry to Denver County Jails citywide. Amends a revenue contract with the State of Colorado Office of Behavioral Health by adding $1,397,000 for a new total of $4,123,842.76 and a new end date of 9-30-2025 to provide funds for substance use disorder, mental health treatment, competency enhancements, jail medicated assisted treatment and pre-sentence re-entry to Denver County Jails, citywide (SHER202262959-04/SHERF-202473782-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-8-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-5-2024. Council Bill 24-0733 was ordered published. Ordered published BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee Page 17 24-0691 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Arapahoe County on behalf of Arapahoe/Douglas Works!, for the Technology Employment Colorado Partnership (TECP) program aimed at crafting replicable, holistic workforce strategies. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Arapahoe County on behalf of Arapahoe/Douglas Works! to add $306,976 for a new total of $1,216,988 for the Technology Employment Colorado Partnership (TECP) program aimed at crafting replicable, holistic workforce strategies tailored for middle to high-skilled occupations across sectors like information technology, advanced manufacturing, and transportation. No change to contract duration (OEDEV-202158075-01/OEDEV-202370966-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-24-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-29-2024. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Bill 24-0691 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, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval (3) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 24-0700 A bill for an ordinance revoking the revocable permit granted by Ordinance No. 366, Series of 1984 to Leprino Foods. Revokes Ordinance #366, Series of 1984 which granted a revocable permit to Leprino Foods, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right of way with security closed circuit television cable at 3756 Quivas Street, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-28-2024. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Bill 24-0700 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, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Page 18 Absent: Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval (3) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 24-0701 A bill approving and providing for the execution of a proposed grant agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment concerning the "Public Health Emergency Preparedness" program and the funding therefor. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the Colorado State Department of Public Health and Environment to accept the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program grant award for $575,717 and through 06-30-25 to improve medical and public health care preparedness and response capabilities, citywide (ENVHL-202473629). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-24-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-29-2024. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Bill 24-0701 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, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval (3) PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Torres announced that there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0617 changing the zoning classification for 4340-4350 South Monaco Street in Southmoor Park. RECESS Council took a recess. COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION UNFINISHED BUSINESS PROCLAMATIONS Page 19 24-0809 A Proclamation Recognizing Wednesday, June 19, 2024, as Juneteenth, Freedom Day, in Denver. A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Proclamation 24-0809 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval (3) PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION 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. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-7-2024. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0617 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was followed by a motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0617 be re-referred to the Land Use, Transportation, and Infrastructure Committee. The motion to re-refer carried by the following vote: Re-referred to or held in committee Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval (3) PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Torres announced that on Monday, June 24, 2024, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0747 amending Division 5, Article VI of Chapter 49 of the Revised Municipal Code, delaying the effective date of the Sidewalk Program and Sidewalk Fund; and a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0718 amending the City’s general campaign finance regulations and the Fair Elections Fund Act. Page 20 ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Torres adjourned the meeting at 5:54 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 21