City Council

Minutes Monday, July 29, 2024, 3:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council President Sandoval led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Council member Lewis led the Land Acknowledgement. ROLL CALL Present: Alvidrez, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Absent: Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez (2) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES The minutes of July 22, 2024, were distributed to members of Council. Council President Sandoval ordered the minutes approved. 24-0991 Minutes of Monday, July 22, 2024. Council Minutes 24-0991 were approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council President Pro Tem Romero Campbell and Council members Kashmann, Alvidrez, Torres, Hinds, and Lewis offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT Page 1 RESOLUTIONS Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 24-0913 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Sasaki Associates, Inc., to update and amend the vision for the Downtown Area Plan, in Council Districts 1, 3, 9, and 10. Approves a contract with Sasaki Associates, Inc., for $1,000,000 and a term of 3 years, to provide professional services to update and amend the vision for the Downtown Area Plan, in Council Districts 1, 3, 9 & 10 (CPLAN-202474778). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-19-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-16-2024. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Flynn called out this item at the 7-29-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 8-5-2024. A motion was offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolutions 24-0913 and 24-0914 be adopted in a block. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Flynn called out this item at the 7-29-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 8-5-2024. Postponed 24-0914 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Downtown Denver Partnership, Inc., to fund the update and amendment to the vision for the Downtown Area Plan, in Council Districts 1, 3, 9, and 10. Approves a funding agreement with the Downtown Denver Partnership, Inc., for $1,000,000 and a term of 3 years to provide funding to update and amend the vision for the Downtown Area Plan, in Council Districts 1, 3, 9 & 10 (CPLAN-202474722). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-19-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-16-2024. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Flynn called out this item at the 7-29-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 8-5-2024. A motion was offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolutions 24-0913 and 24-0914 be adopted in a block. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Flynn called out this item at the 7-29-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 8-5-2024. Postponed Page 2 24-0919 A resolution approving a proposed master purchase order with Colorado Golf & Turf, Inc., for the purchase of Parks and Golf Course landscaping equipment and vehicles, citywide. Approves a master purchase order with Colorado Golf & Turf, Inc., for $2,000,000 and for a term ending 7-31-2027 for the purchase of Parks and Golf maintenance equipment, citywide (MPO SC-00009302). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-19-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-16-2024. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Parady called out this item at the 7-29-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 8-5-2024. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Parady called out this item at the 7-29-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 8-5-2024. Postponed 24-0920 A resolution approving a proposed master purchase order with Potestio Brothers Equipment, Inc., for the purchase of Parks and Golf Course landscaping equipment and vehicles, citywide. Approves a master purchase order with Potestio Brothers Equipment, Inc., for $6,500,000 and for 5 years for the purchase of Parks and Golf maintenance equipment, citywide (MPO SC-00009303). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-19-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-16-2024. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Parady called out this item at the 7-29-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 8-5-2024. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Parady called out this item at the 7-29-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 8-5-2024. Postponed Page 3 24-0921 A resolution approving a proposed master purchase order with Pattlen Enterprises, Inc., for the purchase of Parks and Golf Course landscaping equipment and vehicles, citywide. Approves a master purchase order with Pattlen Enterprises, Inc., for $17,000,000 and a term ending 7-31-2027, for the purchase of Parks and Golf maintenance equipment, citywide (MPO SC-00009304). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-19-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-16-2024. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Parady called out this item at the 7-29-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 8-5-2024. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Parady called out this item at the 7-29-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 8-5-2024. Postponed Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 24-0922 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Tribe Recovery Homes, Inc. to provide recovery support services and immediate intervention centered around housing, transportation assistance and connections to providers to individuals re-entering the community, citywide. Amends a contract with Tribe Recovery Homes, Inc. by adding $207,153.94 for a new total of $607,153.96 and 15 months for a new ending date of 9-30-2025 to provide recovery support services and immediate intervention centered around housing, transportation assistance and connections to providers to individuals re-entering the community, citywide (SHERF-202263684/SHERF-202474222-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-19-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-17-2024. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Lewis called out this item at the 7-29-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 8-5-2024. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Lewis called out this item at the 7-29-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 8-5-2024. Postponed Page 4 24-0923 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Mile High Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse to provide clinical oversight, supervision, and direct services to individuals in custody as part of the Recovery in a Secure Environment (RISE) Program, citywide. Amends a contract with Mile High Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse by adding $381,434.72 for a new total of $1,521,268.67 and 15 months for a new ending date of 9-30-2025 to provide clinical oversight, supervision, and direct services to individuals in custody as part of the Recovery in a Secure Environment (RISE) Program, citywide (SHERF-2023054980/202474212-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-19-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-17-2024. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Lewis called out this item at the 7-29-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 8-5-2024. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Lewis called out this item at the 7-29-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 8-5-2024. Postponed 24-0924 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Empowerment Program, Inc. to provide clinical oversight, supervision, and direct services to individuals in custody as part of the Recovery in a Secure Environment (RISE) Program, citywide. Amends a contract with The Empowerment Program, Inc., by adding $193,472.16 for a new total of $806,825.37 and 15 months for a new ending date of 9-30-2025 to provide clinical oversight, supervision, and direct services to individuals in custody as part of the Recovery in a Secure Environment (RISE) Program, citywide (SHERF-202054925/202474214-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-19-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-17-2024. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Lewis called out this item at the 7-29-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 8-5-2024. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Lewis called out this item at the 7-29-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 8-5-2024. Postponed BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Page 5 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 24-0909 A bill for an ordinance terminating and dissolving the Santa Fe Drive Pedestrian Mall C Local Maintenance District and directing that the remaining funds thereof, after payment of outstanding expenses, be transferred to the General Fund in accordance with Denver Revised Municipal Code Section 20-211. Approves the termination and dissolution of the Santa Fe Drive Pedestrian Mall C maintenance district and directs the remaining funds, after completion of outstanding payments, be transferred to the General Fund in accordance with Denver Revised Municipal Code Section 20-211, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-16-2024. This item was postponed at the 7-29-2024 meeting until 8-5-2024. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0909 be ordered published, was followed by a motion offered by Council member Alvidrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0909 be postponed to Monday, August 5, 2024, carried by the following vote: Postponed to a date certain Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez (2) BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee Page 6 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. Pursuant to Council Rule 5.10, Council member Lewis called out this item at the 7-29-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 8-5-2024. Pursuant to Council Rule 5.10, Council member Lewis called out this item at the 7-29-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 8-5-2024. Postponed Block Vote A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote: Approved the consent agenda Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez (2) RESOLUTIONS Finance & Governance Committee Page 7 24-0926 A resolution approving the City Council appointment of Danielle Moe to the Board of Transportation and Infrastructure. Approves the City Council appointment of Danielle Moe to the Board of Transportation and Infrastructure for a term effective immediately and expiring on 6-1-2026, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-16-2024. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0926 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez (2) 24-0927 A resolution approving the City Council appointment of Dorothy Shapland Rodriguez to the Head Start Policy Council. Approves the City Council appointment of Dorothy Shapland Rodriguez to the Head Start Policy Council for a term effective 8-28-2024 and expiring on 8-28-2025, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-16-2024. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0927 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez (2) Page 8 24-0928 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments to the Metro Water Recovery Board. Approves the Mayoral reappointments of Mary Beth Susman, Ronald Younger, and Janet Kieler to the Metro Water Recovery Board for a term ending on 6-30-2026 or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-16-2024. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0928 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez (2) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 24-0865 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and FCI Constructors, Inc. for the Swansea Recreation Center construction phase including the indoor pool addition and infrastructure updates, in Council District 9. Approves a contract with FCI Constructors, Inc., for $20,958,364 and a term of 602 days for the Swansea Recreation Center construction phase including the indoor pool addition and infrastructure updates, in Council District 9 (202473833). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-19-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-2-2024. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0865 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez (2) Page 9 24-0910 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as: 1) East 17th Avenue, located at the intersection of East 17th Avenue and North Pearl Street; and 2) Public Alley, bounded by East 17th Avenue, North Pearl Street, East 18th Avenue, and North Washington Street. Dedicates two parcels of land as public right-of-way as 1) East 17th Avenue, located at the intersection of East 17th Avenue and North Pearl Street, and 2) Public Alley, bounded by East 17th Avenue, North Pearl Street, East 18th Avenue and North Washington Street, in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-16-2024. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0910 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez (2) 24-0993 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the total sum of One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($125,000.00), payable to Morgan Riss and Zaner Harden Law, LLP, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action captioned Morgan Riss v. City and County of Denver, et al., which was filed in the Denver District Court, Case No. 2023CV32298. Settles a claim involving the Department of Parks and Recreation. This resolution was approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 7-23-2024. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0993 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez (2) Page 10 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 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. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0880 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez (2) Page 11 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. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0881 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez (2) 24-0925 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Mental Health Center of Denver to correct indirect expense reimbursement rate from 20% to 15% citywide. Amends a contract with Mental Health Center of Denver, doing business as WellPower, to correct indirect expense reimbursement rate from 20% to 15%, citywide. No change to amount or length of term (POLIC-202262299/POLIC-202474417-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-19-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-17-2024. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0925 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Page 12 Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez (2) 24-0992 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the total sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($75,000.00), payable to Baumgartner Law, LLC COLTAF Client Trust Account, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action captioned Aaron Hernandez v. The City and County of Denver, Colorado, et al., which was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, Case No. 21-cv-1538-PAB-MEH. Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This resolution was approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 7-23-2024. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0992 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez (2) BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Finance & Governance Committee Page 13 24-0929 A bill for an ordinance resubmitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the city and county of Denver at a special municipal election to be held in conjunction with the coordinated election of November 5, 2024, a proposed amendment to the charter pertaining to salaries of elected officials. Resubmits 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 pertaining to salaries of elected officials. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-16-2024. Council Bill 24-0929 was ordered published. Ordered published Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 24-0912 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of right-of-way at West Colfax Avenue and North Knox Court, without reservations. Vacates 13 feet of street right-of-way at West Colfax Avenue and North Knox Court, without reservations, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-16-2024. Council Bill 24-0912 was ordered published. Ordered published 24-0917 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 641 South Pearl Street in Washington Park West. Approves a map amendment to rezone 0.14 acres of property located at 641 South Pearl Street from U-SU-B to U-SU-B1, in Council District 7. A public hearing will be held on Monday, 8-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-16-2024. Council Bill 24-0917 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 8-26-2024. Ordered published with a future required public hearing South Platte River Committee Page 14 24-0883 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage and Flood Control District d/b/a Mile High Flood District for construction of the drainage and flood control improvements for South Platte River. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Urban Drainage and Flood Control District (UDFCD) doing business as Mile High Flood District (MHFD) adding $2,735,000 in MHFD funds for a new total of $8,005,000 for construction of the drainage and flood control improvements for South Platte River, in Council District 7 (202160713/202473839). No change to agreement duration. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-19-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-17-2024. Council Bill 24-0883 was ordered published. Ordered published BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION 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. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0907 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, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez (2) Page 15 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. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0893 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, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez (2) PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Sandoval announced that, tonight, there will be 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. RECESS Council took a recess. COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION UNFINISHED BUSINESS PROCLAMATIONS PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee Page 16 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. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0897 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 24-0897 be amended in the following particulars: "1. On page 1, line 7, strike "for an additional ten-year period". 2. On page 1, line 13, insert: "(the "Creation Ordinance")". 3. On page 1, line 29, strike "for another ten-year period". 4. On page 2, line 1, strike "for another ten-year term, which shall run through December 31, 2034 (the "Renewal Term") and replace with "in excess of the requested term described in the Renewal Resolution". 5. On page 2, strike lines 4 through 8 and replace with the following " in perpetuity. The District shall continue to act in conformance with the Creation Ordinance and Section 12 of Article 25 of Title 31, Colorado Revised Statutes, as each may be amended from time to time."" The motion to amend carried by the following vote: Amended Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (9) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Parady, Romero Campbell (4) Page 17 Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:35 p.m., Council President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 24-0897. Michael Bruntz, Hilarie Portell, Daniel Murray, Nathan Beal, and Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Dennis Wegienek from the Department of Finance delivered the report. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0897 be ordered republished as amended, carried by the following vote: Ordered published as amended Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez (2) Page 18 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. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0898 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was followed by a motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0898 be amended in the following particulars: "1. On page 1, line 7, strike "for an additional ten-year period". 2. On page 1, line 13, insert: "(the "Creation Ordinance")". 3. On page 1, line 29, strike "for another ten-year period". 4. On page 2, line 1, strike "for another ten-year term, which shall run through December 31, 2034 (the "Renewal Term") and replace with "in excess of the requested term described in the Renewal Resolution" 5. On page 2, strike lines 4 through 8 and replace with the following " in perpetuity. The District shall continue to act in conformance with the Creation Ordinance and Section 12 of Article 25 of Title 31, Colorado Revised Statutes, as each may be amended from time to time."" The motion to amend carried by the following vote: Amended Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez (2) A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0898 be ordered republished as amended, carried by the following vote: Ordered published as amended Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez (2) Page 19 A motion offered by Council member Torres, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that the second reading and public hearing for Council Bill 24-0898 be postponed until Monday, August 12, 2024, carried by the following vote: Postponed to a date certain Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez (2) PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Sandoval announced that, on Monday, August 26, 2024, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0917 changing the zoning classification for 641 South Pearl Street in Washington Park West. Any protests against Council Bill 24-0917 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, August 19, 2024. ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Sandoval adjourned the meeting at 5:58 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 20