City Council

Minutes Monday, July 15, 2024, 3:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council member Sawyer led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Council member Sawyer led the Land Acknowledgement. ROLL CALL Council member Watson attended the meeting virtually. Present: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) ELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO-TEM 24-0856 Election of Council President A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Parady, that Council member and President Pro Tem Sandoval be elected Council President, carried by the following vote: Elected Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 1 24-0857 Election of Council President Pro Tem A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Parady, that Council member Romero Campbell be elected Council President Pro Tem, carried by the following vote: Elected Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES The minutes of July 8, 2024, were distributed to members of Council. Council President Sandoval ordered the minutes approved. 24-0932 Minutes of Monday, July 8, 2024. Council Minutes 24-0932 were approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council President Sandoval and Council members Parady, Hinds, Alvidrez, Lewis, and Flynn offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Finance & Governance Committee Page 2 24-0813 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 20 to authorize the Auditor to issue investigatory subpoenas to city contractors for internal audits. Amends Chapter 20 to authorize the Auditor to issue investigatory subpoenas to city contractors for internal audits. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-18-2024. This item was postponed at the 7-15-2024 meeting until 7-22-2024. A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0813 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was followed by a motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0813 be postponed to July 22, 2024, carried by the following vote: Postponed to a date certain Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Torres, Watson (9) Nay: Gonzales-Gutierrez, Lewis, Parady, Sawyer (4) Block Vote A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, 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, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee Page 3 24-0861 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Aramark Sports and Entertainment Services, LLC for food and beverage services, concessions, catering and other services at the Denver Coliseum and Red Rocks Amphitheatre, citywide. Amends a concession agreement with Aramark Sports and Entertainment Services, LLC by adding three (3) months for a new ending date of 01-31-2025 for food and beverage services, concessions, catering and other services at the Denver Coliseum and Red Rocks Amphitheatre, citywide. No change to agreement amount (THTRS-202474008-03/THTRS-201737454-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-5-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-3-2024. A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0861 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) 24-0868 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Denver Region Toyota Dealers Advertising Group, Inc. as an exclusive marketing partner entitled to, but not limited to, an on-site presence, in-market promotions, and digital advertising at Red Rocks and Colorado Convention Center, citywide. Approves a contract with Denver Region Toyota Dealers Advertising Group, Inc., for $1,230,000 and through 5-31-2027 as an exclusive marketing partner entitled to, but not limited to, an on-site presence, in-market promotions, and digital advertising at Red Rocks and Colorado Convention Center, citywide (THTRS-202473031). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-5-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-3-2024. A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0868 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Page 4 Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) Finance & Governance Committee 24-0858 A resolution approving a proposed amendment to master purchase order with Bear Communications, Inc., to add funds to continue to provide emergency vehicle lighting and upfit components for City vehicles, citywide. Amends a master purchase order with Bear Communications, Inc. adding $2,000,000 for a new total of $5,000,000 to continue to provide vehicle lighting and upfit components for City vehicles, citywide. No change to duration (SC-00005941). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-5-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-2-2024. A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0858 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 24-0859 A resolution approving a proposed amendment to master purchase order with Haertling.com, LLC, to add funds to provide Flagstone “Piece of the Rock” awards that are presented to the artist and crew who perform at Red Rocks Amphitheater. Amends a master purchase order with Haertling.com, LLC by adding $80,000 for a new total of $575,000 to provide Flagstone “Piece of the Rock” awards that are presented to the artist and crew who perform at Red Rocks Amphitheater, citywide. No change to duration (SC-00005624). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-5-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-2-2024. A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0859 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) 24-0860 A resolution approving a proposed master purchase order with Fisher Scientific Company L.L.C., to provide reagents and laboratory supplies needed for DNA testing by the City’s Crime Lab, citywide. Approves a master purchase order with Fisher Scientific Company, LLC., for $1,000,000 and through 2-28-2029 to provide reagents and laboratory supplies needed for DNA testing by the City’s Crime Lab, citywide (SC00009264). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-5-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-2-2024. A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0860 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 6 24-0863 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Dominion Voting Systems, Inc. for software license fees, extended warranty support. Amends a contract with Dominion Voting Systems, Inc., adding $689,000 for a new total of $1,602,700 and 3 years for a new ending date of 12-31-2026 for software license fees, extended warranty support, and equipment warranty, citywide (CLERK-202473298/CLERK-201946973). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-5-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-2-2024. A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0863 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) 24-0870 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Career Service Board. Approves the Mayoral appointments to the Career Service Board of Lynnea Green Hutton and Jorge Avendano for a term expiring 6-30-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-2-2024. A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0870 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Page 7 24-0866 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of 38th and Huron Subdivision. Approves 38th and Huron Subdivision, a proposed Subdivision Plat located between West 38th Avenue and West 40th Avenue, and RTD/Railroad property and North Galapago Street, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-2-2024. A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0866 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) 24-0867 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 “FY24/25 Denver V2X Communications Devices” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant award with Colorado Department of Transportation for $1,700,000 and through 5-21-2034 for the FY24/25 Denver V2X Communication Devices to build on the ATCMTD program which collects Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM), supports Active Traffic Demand Management (ATDM), and to expand the infrastructure’s interoperability, in Council Districts 2, 3, 10. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-5-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-2-2024. A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0867 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 Page 8 Finance & Governance Committee 24-0850 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Cooperation Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Urban Renewal Authority for the Evans School Property Tax Increment Area and Sales Tax Increment Area to establish, among other matters, the parameters for tax increment financing with incremental property and sales taxes. Approves a cooperation agreement with the Denver Urban Renewal Authority for the Evans School Property Tax Increment Area and Sales Tax Increment Area to establish, among other matters, the parameters for tax increment financing with incremental property and sales taxes. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-5-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-25-2024. Council Bill 24-0850 was ordered published. Ordered published 24-0851 A bill for an ordinance approving the Evans School Urban Redevelopment Plan, the creation of the Evans School Urban Redevelopment Area and the Evans School Property Tax Increment Area and Sales Tax Increment Area. Approves the Evans School Urban Redevelopment Plan authorizing the creation of an Urban Redevelopment Area and property tax and sales tax increment areas. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-25-2024. Council Bill 24-0851 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 7/22/2024. Ordered published with a future required public hearing 24-0864 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the Career Service. Approves Classification Notice #1814 that amends the classification and pay plan to reflect generally prevailing compensation following annual market survey, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-2-2024. Council Bill 24-0864 was ordered published. Ordered published Page 9 24-0869 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 458, Series of 2024 to change the Fund associated with the Climate Action and Sustainability Capital appropriation. Amends Ordinance No. 458, Series of 2024 to change the Fund associated with the Climate Action and Sustainability Capital appropriation, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-2-2024. Council Bill 24-0869 was ordered published. Ordered published 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, 8-12-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-9-2024. Council Bill 24-0617 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 8/12/2024. Ordered published with a future required public hearing BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Finance & Governance Committee Page 10 24-0716 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at the special municipal election on November 5, 2024, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver to establish collective bargaining as the method for setting compensation and other terms and conditions of employment for certain city employees including employees of Denver Water and the Denver Library and allowing a qualified right to strike in the event of an impasse in bargaining negotiations. Submits to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at the special election, a proposed amendment to the Charter to establish collective bargaining as the method of setting compensation and other terms and conditions of employment for certain city employees including employees of Denver Water and the Denver Library and allowing a qualified right to strike in the event of an impasse in bargaining negotiations. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-4-2024. A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0716 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 11 24-0802 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 591, Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 706, Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 1145, Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 1192, Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 374, Series of 2022, as amended by Ordinance No. 969, Series of 2022, as amended by Ordinance No. 1450, Series of 2022, as amended by Ordinance No. 0548, Series of 2023, as amended by Ordinance No. 1326, Series of 2023 as amended by Ordinance No. 1683, Series of 2023 to adjust allocations in the Administration and Recovery categories and to allocate interest earnings in the Recovery category to support the City’s “All In Mile High” Program. Amends Ordinance No. 591, Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 706, Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 1145, Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 1192, Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 374, Series of 2022, as amended by Ordinance No. 969, Series of 2022, as amended by Ordinance No. 1450, Series of 2022, as amended by Ordinance No. 0548, Series of 2023, as amended by Ordinance No. 1326, Series of 2023, as amended by Ordinance No. 1683, Series of 2023 to adjust allocations in the Administration and Recovery categories and to allocate interest earnings in the Recovery category to support the City All In Mile High Program. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-18-2024. A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0802 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 12 24-0803 A bill for an ordinance making a cash transfer from the Coronavirus Emergency Response Special Revenue Fund to the General Fund and making an appropriation in and the General Fund. Approves a cash transfer from the Coronavirus Emergency Response Special Revenue Fund (SRF) to the General Fund and authorizes appropriations in the Housing Stability General Fund appropriation to support the City’s All in Mile High Initiative. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-18-2024. A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0803 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) 24-0804 A bill for an ordinance making a cash transfer from the Coronavirus Emergency Response Special Revenue Fund to the Homelessness Resolution Fund and making an appropriation in and the Homelessness Resolution Fund. Approves a cash transfer of $6,464,092.66 from the Coronavirus Emergency Response Special Revenue Fund (SRF) to the Homelessness Resolution Fund and an appropriation in the Homelessness Resolution fund to reimburse shelter expenses related to the pandemic. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-18-2024. A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0804 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 13 24-0805 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an appropriation in the Culture and Recreation Special Revenue Fund Series to make a cash transfer to Parks Legacy Capital Improvement Funds. Approves a rescission and appropriation of $2,000,000 from the Parks Legacy Special Revenue Fund (15828) to make a transfer and appropriation to the Parks Legacy Improvement Projects Fund (36050) to be utilized for the acquisition of the Tibaldo Property, a 167-acre property located between Denver Mountain Parks’ Mount Pence Tract and Bergen Peak properties off State Highway 103 in Evergreen. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-18-2024. A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0805 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) 24-0807 A bill for an ordinance authorizing expenditures in the General Government Special Revenue Fund based on a letter of intent from the United States of America to award funding to the City and County of Denver for the “Denver Great Kids Head Start FY 2024-2025” program. Approves the establishment of budget based on a letter of intent to fund the Denver Great Kids Head Start Grant program for program year 2024-2025 from a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services grant. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-25-2024. A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0807 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 14 24-0840 A bill for an ordinance making a supplemental appropriation in the Denver Arts and Venues Special Revenue Fund. Approves a supplemental appropriation of $6,535,000 in the Denver Arts and Venues Special Revenue Fund (15815). The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-25-2024. A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0840 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) 24-0841 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fourth Amendment and Revival to Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority, d/b/a Denver Health Medical Center. Amends a contract with Denver Health and Hospital Authority by reducing the amount by ($840,329.57) for a new total of $24,480,730.93 and extending the duration for one year for a new ending date of 12-31-2024 to reflect approved obligation total by FEMA, citywide FINAN-202054689. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-25-2024. A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0841 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 15 24-0849 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 of the City and County of Denver to remove the requirement that members of the classified service be United States citizens. Submits to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver to remove the requirement that members of the classified service be United States citizens. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-25-2024. A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0849 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 24-0776 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park” under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter the Axton Ranch. Approves a park designation for Axton Ranch Mountain Park, containing 448.0 acres located at 11333 Camp Eden Road, Golden, CO 80403. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-18-2024. A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0776 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 16 24-0777 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park” under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter the Carla Madison Recreation Center. Approves a park designation of the Carla Madison Recreation Center, containing 2.89 acres located at 2401 East Colfax Avenue, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-18-2024. A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0777 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) 24-0778 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park” under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter the Great Lawn Park. Approves a park designation for Great Lawn Park, containing 50.10 acres located at 101 North Yosemite Street, in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-18-2024. A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0778 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 17 24-0779 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park” under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter the Lowry Open Space. Approves a park designation for Lowry Open Space, consisting of 32.77 acres located at 8592 East Sports Boulevard in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-18-2024. A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0779 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) 24-0780 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park” under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter, referred to as the Sand Creek “bulk fuel farm”. Approves a park designation for a portion of Sand Creek Open Space also known as Bulk Fuel Farm, consisting of 23.39 acres, in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-18-2024. A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0780 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 18 24-0781 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park” under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter, referred to as the Sand Creek “Swift parcel”. Approves a park designation for a portion of Sand Creek Open Space also known as Swift Parcel, consisting of 9.53 acres in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-18-2024. A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0781 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) 24-0782 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park” under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter the Sand Creek Trunk Open Space. Approves a park designation for a portion of Sand Creek Open Space, consisting of 11.02 acres in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-18-2024. A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0782 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 19 24-0827 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage and Flood Control District, for drainage and flood control improvements for South Platte River, in Council District 9. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Urban Drainage and Flood Control District (UDCD) also known as Mile High Flood District (MHFD) adding $2,250,000 in MHFD funds and in $3,000,000 Wastewater Enterprise funds for a total addition of $5,250,000 for a new agreement total of $20,718,816.59 Council District 9. No change to agreement duration (DOTI-02474437-04/DOTI-202054890-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-25-2024. A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0827 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 24-0828 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Contract Amendment No. 3 between the City and County of Denver and State of Colorado Department of Human Services, to provide programs with access to and use of the Equifax Verification Service. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Colorado Department of Human Services, Office of Child Support Services, adding $865,981.50 for a new total of $3,350,528.09 and thirteen (13) months for a new ending date of 6-30-2025 to ensure utilization of the Equifax Verification Services, citywide (SOCSV-202474469-02/SOCSV-202263659-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-26-2024. A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0828 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Page 20 Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) 24-0833 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and State of Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Youth Services, to continue to perform detention screening and pre-trial services for youth citywide. Amends a grant agreement with the State of Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Youth Services adding $1,751,023 for a new total of $5,103,766.17 and fifteen months for a new ending date of 9-30-2025 to continue to perform detention screening and pre-trial services for youth, citywide (SAFTY-202474245-04/SAFTY202263432-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-26-2024. A motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0833 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-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Sandoval announced that on Monday, July 22, 2024, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0851 approving the Evans School Urban Redevelopment Plan, the creation of the Evans School Urban Redevelopment Area and the Evans School Property Tax Increment Area and Sales Tax Increment Area; and on August 12, 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, August 5, 2024. ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Sandoval adjourned the meeting at 4:21 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