City Council

Minutes Monday, July 22, 2024, 3:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council member Watson led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Council member Watson led the Land Acknowledgement. ROLL CALL Present: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES The minutes of July 15, 2024, were distributed to members of Council. Council President Sandoval ordered the minutes approved. 24-0971 Minutes of Monday, July 15, 2024. Council Minutes 24-0971 were approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council President Sandoval, Council President Pro Tem Romero Campbell and Council members Alvidrez, Torres, Parady and Watson offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS Page 1 24-0933 A Proclamation Celebrating America 250 - Colorado 150: Denver’s Commitment to Participate in Colorado’s 2026 Sesquisemiquincentennial Commemoration. A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Alvidrez, that Council Proclamation 24-0933 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) 24-0934 A Proclamation Honoring Denver Police Officer Gene Steinmark. A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Proclamation 24-0934 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 24-0880 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 Local Affairs (DOLA) concerning the “Denver-Metro Regional Navigation Campus Navigation Center Grant” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs through the Metro Regional Navigation Campus Grant Program, for $7,049,000 and an end date of 6-30-2026 to assist with the acquisition of the Denver Navigation Center which offers integrated services for the homeless with complex needs and long lengths of homelessness, in Council District 8 (HOST-202474655). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-12-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-2024. Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez called this item out at the 7-22-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 7-29-2024. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez called out this item at the 7-22-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 7-29-2024. Postponed 24-0881 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 Local Affairs (DOLA) concerning the “Denver-Metro Regional Navigation Campus - Denver Navigation Center Grant” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, through the Denver-Metro Regional Navigation (DMRNC) grant program for $17,388,719 and an end date of 6-30-2026 to assist with the acquisition of the Denver Navigation Center which offers integrated services for the homeless with complex needs and long lengths of homelessness, in Council District 8 (HOST-202474261). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-12-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-2024. Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez called this item out at the 7-22-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 7-29-2024. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez called out this item at the 7-22-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 7-29-2024. Postponed BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Page 3 Finance & Governance Committee 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 Watson that Council Bill 24-0813 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was followed by a motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Bill 24-0813 be postponed until September 9, 2024. The motion to postpone carried by the following vote: Postponed to a date certain Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) 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. A motion offered by Council member Watson that Council Bill 24-0850 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was followed by a motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0850 be postponed until after the required public hearing, consideration, and vote on Council Bill 24-0851. The motion to postpone carried by the following vote: Postponed Page 4 Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) Block Vote A motion offered by Council member Watson, 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 24-0879 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Opera Colorado for intermittent rental of Ellie Caulkins Opera House for operatic performances, auditions, and other events, in Council District 10. Approves a contract rental agreement with Opera Colorado for $1,250,000 and an end date of 12-31-2026 for intermittent rental of Ellie Caulkins Opera House for operatic performances, auditions, and other events, in Council District 10 (THTRS-202472292). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-12-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-2024. A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0879 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 24-0887 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Amazon.com Services LLC concerning a use and lease agreement for rates and charges to provide cargo services at Denver International Airport. Approves a Use and Lease Agreement (ULA) with Amazon.com Services LLC for rates and charges and for three years with two one-year options to extend, to provide cargo services at Denver International Airport (DEN), in Council District 11 (PLANE-202473818). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-12-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-2024. A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0887 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) 24-0888 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and FlashParking, Inc. to provide a Parking Access & Revenue Control System and associated maintenance services at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with FLASHPARKING Inc., for $21,632,348.11 and for five years, with two one-year options to extend, to provide a Parking Access & Revenue Control System and associated maintenance services at Denver International Airport (DEN), in Council District 11 (PLANE-202472266). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-12-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-2024. A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0888 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 24-0889 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Flatiron Constructors, Inc. concerning construction services for the Runway 17L-35R Complex Pavement Rehabilitation and Electrical Upgrade Package 2 project at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with Flatiron Constructors, Inc., for $9,160,929 and for NTP+75 Calendar Days, to provide services for the Runway 17L-35R Complex Pavement Rehabilitation and Electrical Upgrade Package 2 project at Denver International Airport (DEN), in Council District 11 (PLANE-202473360). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-12-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-2024. A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0889 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) Finance & Governance Committee 24-0877 A resolution approving a proposed master purchase order with Fonroche Lighting America Inc, for the purchase of solar lighting for various trails and parks, citywide. Approves a master purchase order with Fonroche Lighting America Inc for $5,000,000 and three years with 2 one-year renewal options, for the purchase of solar lighting for various trails and parks, citywide (SC-00009222). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-12-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-9-2024. A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0877 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 7 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 24-0885 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed amended Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund (GOCO) for the “Bluff Lake Nature Center Grant” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) for $500,000 and an end date of 3-31-2026 for improvements at the Bluff Lake Nature Center including reworking the refuge entrance and integrating a universally accessible pathway connecting the upper and lower level of the space, in Council District 8 (202473990). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-12-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-9-2024. A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0885 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) 24-0890 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 Arizona Avenue, South York Street, East Mississippi Avenue, and South Gaylord Street. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as public alley, bounded by East Arizona Avenue, South York Street, East Mississippi Avenue, and South Gaylord Street, in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-9-2024. A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0890 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Page 8 Nay: (None) (0) 24-0891 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 3rd Avenue, North Fillmore Street, East 2nd Avenue, and North Milwaukee Street. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of way as public alley, bounded by East 3rd Avenue, North Fillmore Street, East 2nd Avenue, and North Milwaukee Street, in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-9-2024. A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0891 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) 24-0892 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as West 11th Avenue, located near the intersection of West 11th Avenue and North Xavier Street. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as West 11th Avenue, located near the intersection of West 11th Avenue and North Xavier Street, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-9-2024. A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0892 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 9 24-0894 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Northeast Transportation Connections to continue a neighborhood transit pilot service, in Council Districts 8,9 and 11. Amends a contract with Northeast Transportation Connections (NETC) adding $341,019.96 for a new total of $3,504,820.71 to continue a neighborhood transit pilot service, in Council Districts 8, 9 and 11 (202474449-02 (202159514-02). No change to contract duration. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-12-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-9-2024. A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0894 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) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 24-0784 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 Health and Human Services concerning the "Head Start FY24-25" program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for $14,135,327 and an end date of 6-30-2025 to provide programs for Denver’s Head Start and Early Head Start delegate agencies, citywide (MOEAI-202474418). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-12-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-2024. A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0784 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Page 10 Nay: (None) (0) 24-0896 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 Health and Human Services concerning the “Ryan White Part A FY24” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for $7,674,296 and through 02-28-2025 concerning the Ryan White grant program part A response to provide care, treatment and supportive services to persons living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area, citywide (ENVHL-202474361-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-12-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-2024. A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0896 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) 24-0901 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Papagayo to provide housing navigation, and rental and utilities assistance for newcomers enrolled in the Denver Asylum Seeker Program. Approves a contract with Papagayo for $2,924,179 and a term of 8-1-2024 through 7-31-2025, to provide housing navigation, and rental and utilities assistance for newcomers enrolled to participate in the Denver Asylum Seeker Program (DASP), citywide (SOCSV-202474737-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-12-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-2024. A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0901 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Page 11 Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) 24-0902 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and ViVe to provide housing navigation, and rental and utilities assistance for newcomers enrolled to participate in the Denver Asylum Seekers Program. Approves a contract with ViVe; ViVe Inspiring Wellness, also known as ViVe Wellness, for $7,863,598 and a term of 8-1-2024 through 7-31-2025 to provide housing navigation, and rental and utilities assistance for newcomers enrolled to participate in the Denver Asylum Seekers Program (DASP), citywide (SOCSV-202474738-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-12-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-2024. A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0902 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 Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee 24-0897 A bill for an ordinance approving a resolution requesting the renewal and continuance of the Colfax Mayfair Business Improvement District for an additional ten-year period. Approves the renewal and continuation of the Colfax Mayfair Business Improvement District for an additional ten-year period through 12-31-2034, in Council Districts 5 & 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-2024. Council Bill 24-0897 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 7-29-2024. Ordered published with a future required public hearing Page 12 24-0898 A bill for an ordinance approving a resolution requesting the renewal and continuance of the Santa Fe Business Improvement District for an additional ten-year period. Approves the renewal and continuation of the Santa Fe Business Improvement District for an additional ten-year period through 12-31-2034, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-2024. Council Bill 24-0898 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 7-29-2024. Ordered published with a future required public hearing Finance & Governance Committee 24-0907 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 provide for binding arbitration in the event of an impasse between parties in firefighter collective bargaining negotiations and removing references to advisory-fact finding. Submits to a vote on the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver to provide for binding arbitration in the event of an impasse between parties in firefighter collective bargaining negotiations and removing references to advisory-fact finding. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-9-2024. Council Bill 24-0907 was ordered published. Ordered published Page 13 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 24-0893 A bill for an ordinance revoking the revocable permit granted by Ordinance No. 878, Series of 2001, to Peerless Apartments, LLC. Approves revoking Ordinance No. 878, Series of 2001 that granted a revocable permit to Peerless Apartments, LLC., their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right-of-way with various items into the alley lying between 24th Street, Park Avenue West, Champs Street, and Curtis Street in Block 115, Stile Addition to Denver, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-9-2024. Council Bill 24-0893 was ordered published. Ordered published Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 24-0882 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Department of Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice, to administer residential and non-residential services for individuals returning from incarceration to the City and County of Denver, citywide. Approves a revenue agreement with Colorado Department of Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice for $8,212,671.40 and through 9-30-2025 for the 2024-2025 Community Correction program to administer residential and non-residential services for individuals returning from incarceration to the City and County of Denver, citywide (SAFTY-202474450). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-12-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-2024. Council Bill 24-0882 was ordered published. Ordered published BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Finance & Governance Committee Page 14 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. A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0864 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) 24-0869 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. A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0869 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Sandoval announced that tonight, there will be 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. RECESS Council took a recess. Page 15 COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION UNFINISHED BUSINESS PROCLAMATIONS 24-0974 A Proclamation Honoring the Cultural Impact of the Underground Music Showcase: Recognizing the 24th Annual UMS on South Broadway. A motion offered by Council member Alvidrez, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Proclamation 24-0974 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Sawyer (2) 24-0975 A Proclamation Celebrating National Summer Learning Week. A motion offered by Council member Romero Campbell, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Proclamation 24-0975 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Sawyer (2) PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Finance & Governance Committee Page 16 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 sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:08 p.m., Council President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 24-0851. Louise Martorano and Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Robert Bailey signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Tracy Huggins of Denver Urban Renewal Authority delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0851 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, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Torres, Watson (10) Nay: Lewis (1) Absent: Gilmore, Sawyer (2) BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Finance & Governance Committee Page 17 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. A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0850 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, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Torres, Watson (10) Nay: Lewis (1) Absent: Gilmore, Sawyer (2) PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Sandoval announced that on Monday, July 29, 2024, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0897 approving a resolution requesting the renewal and continuance of the Colfax Mayfair Business Improvement District for an additional ten-year period; and a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0898 approving a resolution requesting the renewal and continuance of the Santa Fe Business Improvement District for an additional ten-year period. ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Sandoval adjourned the meeting at 6:52 p.m. Page 18  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 19