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Minutes Monday, August 12, 2024, 3:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council member Flynn led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Council member Flynn 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 August 5, 2024, were distributed to members of Council. Council President Sandoval ordered the minutes approved. 24-1044 Minutes of Monday, August 5, 2024. Council Minutes 24-1044 were approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council President Sandoval and Council members Alvidrez, Parady, Romero Campbell, Torres, Hinds, Watson, and Gonzales-Gutierrez offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS Page 1 24-1047 A Proclamation Honoring Denver Police Surgeons Dr. Frank Dulin and Dr. Robert M Campbell. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Proclamation 24-1047 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 24-0976 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and LCM Architects, LLC to provide consulting services for ADA compliance, citywide. Amends a contract with LCM Architects, LLC by adding 18 months for a new end date of 7-01-2026 to continue to provide consulting services for ADA compliance, citywide (HRCRS-202473791-01/HRCRS-202158657-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-31-2024. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Lewis called out this item at the 8-12-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 8-19-2024. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Lewis called out this item at the 8-12-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 8-19-2024. Postponed Block Vote A motion offered by Council member Flynn, 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, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 2 RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee 24-0977 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Advanced Network Management Inc. for a wireless access point refresh to include hardware, licensing, installation, and professional services. Approves a contract with Advanced Network Management Inc., for $1,079,811.40 and 5 years for an end date of 6-30-2029 for a wireless access point refresh to include hardware, licensing, installation, and professional services, citywide. This is a USAC E-rate procurement - Denver Public Library portion of the expense will be 20% or $215,962.28 (BOOKS-202473913). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-31-2024. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0977 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) 24-0981 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and HNTB CORPORATION concerning on-call geospatial support services at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with HNTB Corporation by adding two years for a new end date of 11-21-2026 to provide on-call airport related geospatial services at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11 (PLANE-202054609/PLANE-202473361). No change to contract amount. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-31-2024. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0981 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Page 3 Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) 24-0982 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and Woolpert, Inc. concerning on-call geospatial support services at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with Woolpert, Inc., by adding two years for a new end date of 11-21-2026 to provide on-call airport related geospatial services at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11 (PLANE-202473362/PLANE-202158904). No change to contract amount. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-31-2024. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0982 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 24-0964 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Community Corrections Board. Approves the Mayoral appointment of Tara Reeb to the Community Corrections Board for a term beginning 8-01-2024 through 7-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-23-2024. This item was postponed at the 8-5-2024 meeting until 8-12-2024. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0964 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 4 24-0979 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Health & Hospital Authority Board of Directors. Approves the Mayoral appointment of Chris Watney to the Denver Health & Hospital Authority Board of Directors for a term of 8-12-2024 through 8-11-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-30-2024. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0979 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) 24-0985 A resolution declaring the intent of the City and County of Denver, Colorado to use its best efforts to issue housing revenue bonds or mortgage credit certificates to provide financing of residential facilities for low- and middle-income families or persons; prescribing certain terms and conditions of such bonds and certificates; and containing other provisions relating to the proposed issuance of such bonds and certificates. Declares the intent of the City and County of Denver, Colorado, to use its best efforts to issue housing revenue bonds or mortgage credit certificates to provide financing of residential facilities for low-and middle-income families or persons, and containing other provisions relating to the proposed issuance of such bonds and certificates, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-30-2024. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0985 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 24-0989 A resolution approving the City Council re-appointment of Alfredo Reyes to the Citizen Oversight Board. Approves the City Council re-appointment of Alfredo Reyes to the Citizen Oversight Board for a term effective immediately and expiring on 8-1-2028, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-30-2024. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0989 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 24-0984 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of Denver International Business Center Filing No. 11. Approves a subdivision plat known as Denver International Business Center Filing No. 11 located between East 71st and 72nd Avenues, and Pena Boulevard, and North Tower Road, in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-30-2024. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0984 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 Page 6 24-0817 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Catholic Charities to provide Head Start and Early Head Start services to 144 children and their families as a delegate agency of Denver Great Kids Head Start (DGHKHS), in Council Districts 1, 3, 7, 8, and 9. Approves a contract with Catholic Charities for $1,185,43.17 and an end date of 6-30-2025 to provide Head Start and Early Head Start services to 144 children and their families as a delegate agency of Denver Great Kids Head Start (DGHKHS), in Council Districts 1, 3, 7, 8, and 9 (MOEAI-202474472). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-26-2024. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0817 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) 24-0820 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Family Star to provide Head Start and Early Head Start to 63 children and their families as a delegate agency of Denver Great Kids Head Start, in Council Districts 1,2,3, and 7. Approves a contract with Family Star for $854,767.15 and an ending date of 6-30-2025 to provide Head Start and Early Head Start to 63 children and their families as a delegate agency of Denver Great Kids Head Start, in Council Districts 1, 2, 3, and 7 (MOEAI-202474487). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-26-2024. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0820 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 24-0978 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 “Strong Communities Infrastructure Grant” program the funding therefor. Approves a grant from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs for $2,500,000 and an end date of 9-30-2026 for infrastructure work associated with the construction of the Denverado at Welton, creating 62 affordable condominium housing units in Council District 9 (HOST-202474475). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-31-2024. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0978 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) 24-1048 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the sum of Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($350,000.00) made payable to the Law Office of Sean T. Olson Trust Account, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action captioned Christopher Cordova v City and County of Denver, a municipality; and Jacob Marsh an individual, which was filed in the Denver District Court, Case No. 2023CV32840. Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This resolution was approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 8-6-2024. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-1048 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 8 24-1049 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the sum of Thirty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Eleven Dollars and Twenty-Nine Cents ($39,911.29) payable to the Fleet Response, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the incident which occurred on April 13, 2021, at or near the 4800 Block of North Quebec Street in Denver, Colorado, Claim No. 2021-001879. Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This resolution was approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 8-6-2024. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-1049 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 Finance & Governance Committee 24-0986 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a capital equipment purchase from the Risk Management Fund (SRF 11838) Fund for Denver Parks and Recreation. Approves the capital equipment purchase of eight (8) vehicles for use in everyday workflow for Parks & Recreation, from the Risk Management Fund (11838), citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-30-2024. Council Bill 24-0986 was ordered published. Ordered published Page 9 24-0987 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a capital equipment purchase from the Denver Human Services Special Revenue Fund (SRF 13008). Approves the capital equipment purchase of one (1) vehicle, a pickup truck with lift bed that supports various client service programs, from the Denver Human Service (DHS) Special Revenue Fund, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-30-2024. Council Bill 24-0987 was ordered published. Ordered published Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 24-0937 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 959 & 971 South Wolff Street in Westwood. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-G to E-TU-C, located at 959 & 971 South Wolff Street, in Council District 3. A public hearing will be held on Monday, 9-9-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-30-2024. Council Bill 24-0937 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 9-9-2024. Ordered published with a future required public hearing Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 24-0819 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and School District Number One, to provide Head Start services to 350 children and their families as a delegate agency of Denver Great Kids Head Start, citywide. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with School District Number One (Denver Public Schools) for $3,556,842.84 and an ending date of 6-30-2025 to provide Head Start services to 350 children and their families as a delegate agency of Denver Great Kids Head Start, citywide (MOEAI-202474473). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-26-2024. Council Bill 24-0819 was ordered published. Ordered published Page 10 24-0918 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and School District No. 1 in the City and County of Denver and State of Colorado doing business as Denver Public Schools, to provide behavioral health related programming, including a community liaison program, a behavioral health staffing pipeline and a wellness team to DPS students and families. Amends a contract with School District #1 (Denver Public Schools) by adding $861,100 for a new total of $1,722,200 and one year for a new ending date of 9-30-2025 to provided behavioral health related programming, including a community liaison program, a behavioral health staffing pipeline and a wellness team to DPS students and families, citywide (ENVHL- 202473711-01/ENVHL-202368548). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-31-2024. Council Bill 24-0918 was ordered published. Ordered published BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee 24-0952 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Public Schools, to administer the Denver Youth Employment Program. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Public Schools adding $1,500,000 for a new total of $3,000,000 and 12 months for a new end date of 1-31-2024 to administer the Denver Youth Employment Program for 2024 funding year to provide customized workforce development services for eligible Denver youth, citywide (OEDEV-202366654-00/OEDEV- 202371990-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-24-2024. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0952 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Page 11 Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) Finance & Governance Committee 24-0956 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new fund in the General Government Special Revenue Fund Series for “OHR Special Events and Programs.” Approves creating the “OHR Special Events and Programs” Fund (11891) in the General Government Special Revenue Fund Series to receive funds that support youth and community recruiting and engagement events. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-23-2024. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0956 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) 24-0958 A bill for an ordinance authorizing capital equipment purchases in the Airport Capital Improvement and Equipment Fund and Airport Sponsor Grant Fund. Approves the purchase of capital equipment items from the Airport Operating Fund (73810) and the Airport Capital Improvement and Equipment Fund (7351) to support operation at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-23-2024. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0958 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 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 24-0940 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of the alley right-of-way located between West 34th Avenue and West 33rd Avenue, and between North Wyandot Street and North Zuni Street, with reservations. Vacates a portion of alley between West 34th Avenue and West 33rd Avenue and between North Wyandot Street and North Zuni Street, with reservations, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-23-2024. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0940 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) South Platte River Committee 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. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0883 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 24-0884 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 trail construction and flood control improvements for South Platte River downstream of Florida Avenue, between Tennessee Avenue and South Platte River Drive Overpass, in Council District 7. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Urban Drainage and Flood Control District (UDFCD), doing business as Mile High Flood District (MHFD) adding $2,400,000 ($2.2 million in CCD funds and $200,000 in UDFCD funds) for a new total of $9,420,570 for trail construction and flood control improvements for South Platte River downstream of Florida Avenue, between Tennessee Avenue and South Platte River Drive Overpass, in Council District 7 (202053889/202473736). No change to duration. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-17-2024. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0884 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 24-0886 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver for construction of phase one of a park along South Platte River in the Sun Valley neighborhood, in Council District 3. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver (DHA) for $8,500,000 and +3 years or upon final project completion and acceptance for construction of phase one of a park along South Platte River in the Sun Valley neighborhood, in Council District 3 (202473490). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-17-2024. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0886 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 there will be a required public hearing on 24-0898 approving a resolution requesting the renewal and continuance of the Santa Fe Business Improvement District; a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0915 designating 5086 Vrain Street as a structure for preservation; a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0617 changing the zoning classification for 4340-4350 South Monaco Street in Southmoor Park; and a thirty-minute courtesy public hearing on Council Bill 24-0972. RECESS Council took a recess. COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION UNFINISHED BUSINESS PROCLAMATIONS REQUIRED PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Page 15 Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee 24-0898 A bill for an ordinance approving a resolution requesting the renewal and continuance of the Santa Fe Business Improvement District. Approves the renewal and continuation of the Santa Fe Business Improvement District, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-2024. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:31 p.m., Council President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 24-0898. Andrea Barela, Tom McLagan, George Lim, Brian Loma, Ricky Schoonover, and Rusty Brown signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Judith Weaver signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Dennis Wegienek of the Department of Finance delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0898 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, 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 Page 16 24-0915 A bill for an ordinance designating 5086 Vrain Street as a structure for preservation. Approves a designation of the Kunsmiller House at 5086 Vrain Street as a structure of preservation, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-16-2024. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:26 p.m., Council President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 24-0915. Barbara Stocklin-Steely signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Becca Dierschow of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0915 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, 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) 24-0617 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4340-4350 South Monaco Street in Southmoor Park. Approves an map amendment to change the zoning of the property located at 4340-4350 S Monaco Street from B-4 with waivers and conditions UO-1, UO-2 to PUD-G 34 in the Southmoor Park Neighborhood, in Council District 4. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-9-2024. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:49 p.m., Council President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 24-0617. Luchia Brown, Aaron Chaleff, Jonathan Pira, Robert Greer, Connor Riley, David Prado, Kendra Black, Matthew Larsen, Peter Culshaw, and Ryan Keeney signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Edson Ibañez of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0617 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Page 17 Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) COURTESY PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS ON INTRODUCTION Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 24-0972 A bill for an ordinance referring a question to the ballot to increase the sales and use tax by a rate of 0.50 percent and dedicating the revenue derived from the tax rate increase to fund affordable housing and related housing support services citywide subject to the approval of the voters at a special municipal election to be conducted in coordination with the state general election on November 5, 2024. Refers a question to the ballot to increase the sales and use tax by a rate of 0.50 percent to fund affordable housing and related housing support services citywide, subject to voter approval. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-7-2024. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0972 be ordered published was followed by a motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Torres, that Council Bill 24-0972 be amended in the following particulars: "On page 5, line 23, insert, after "units", " and recognizing that public investment is most necessary for those least able to access market rate housing"." The motion to amend carried by the following vote: Amended Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Sandoval, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Romero Campbell, Sawyer (2) Page 18 A motion offered by Council member Flynn, seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0972 be ordered published was followed by a motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, that Council Bill 24-0972 be amended in the following particulars: "On page 6, strike lines 10-13, and replace with the following: (a) Revenue received for the Affordable Denver Fund (the “fund”) shall be used to serve the demonstrated community housing needs for homeownership for households living at or below one hundred (100) percent of Denver’s Area Median Income (AMI), and for home rental for households living at or below eighty (80) percent of AMI unless such households cannot afford prevailing market rents in which case the fund may be used to households up to one hundred (100) percent of AMI who cannot afford prevailing market rents, except as otherwise provided in part (b) of this section:". The motion to amend failed to carry by the following vote: Amended Aye: Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Torres (5) Nay: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Watson (8) Page 19 A motion offered by Council member Flynn, seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0972 be ordered published was followed by a motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0972 be amended in the following particulars: "1. On page 7, line 8, before "No", insert: "The plan must expressly reflect the legislative intent in section 27-170(a)(11). In developing the first-year plan, the manager of finance and the department of finance must develop a methodology for the distribution of funds according to community need in future years." 2. On page 7, line 8, following "plan", insert: " and a methodology for the selection of fund uses responsive to community needs assessments to be applied in each future year" 3. On page 7, line 8, following "submitted", insert: "separately" 4. On page 7, line 11, before "shall", insert: "and a report on how the methodology for selection of fund uses is being followed and is meeting assessed community needs" 5. On page 7, line 12, following "27-164.", insert " The department of housing stability, in coordination with the manager of finance, may amend the methodology used. The methodology is subject to annual City Council reauthorization."" The motion to amend carried by the following vote: Amended Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Torres (10) Nay: Sandoval, Sawyer, Watson (3) Page 20 A motion offered by Council member Flynn, seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0972 be ordered published was followed by a motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Sawyer, that Council Bill 24-0972 be amended in the following particulars: "On page 5, strike lines 32-33, and replace with the following: f. These funds should be spent to benefit all of Denver, including people with disabilities. Funds should be prioritized for housing compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act's 2010 Standards for Accessible Design, the Colorado Standards for Accessible Housing, and the architectural concept of universal design. Specifically, funds should encourage the construction of Type A dwelling units and focus on Type B dwelling units, as those terms are defined in the “Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities” standard, or any successor standard, promulgated and amended from time to time by the international code council. The structure itself should encourage common elements that allow everyone to access and use the space in a similar manner. Any application for affordable Denver funds should supersede these state and federal minimums in proportion to the amount of funds received." The motion to amend carried by the following vote: Amended Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 21 A motion offered by Council member Flynn, seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0972 be ordered published was followed by a motion offered by Council member Alvidrez, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0972 be amended in the following particulars: "1. On page 2, line 6, strike “beginning January 1, 2025.” and replace with “commencing January 1, 2025, and by whatever additional amounts are raised annually thereafter through December 31, 2034.” 2. On page 3, on lines 6 and 7, strike “beginning January 1, 2025.” and replace with “commencing January 1, 2025, and by whatever additional amounts are raised annually thereafter through December 31, 2034.” 3. On page 8, on line 3, after “THEREAFTER” add “THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2034”." The motion to amend failed to carry by the following vote: Amended Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Sawyer, Torres (6) Nay: Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Watson (7) A motion offered by Council member Flynn, seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0972 be ordered published was followed by a motion offered by Council member Alvidrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0972 be amended in the following particulars: "On page 5, after line 33, insert, "g. prioritize sustainable housing, promote community health and environmental sustainability by promoting sustainable and energy efficient environmental design that facilitates citywide decarbonization and environmental justice goals, and expand and enhance access to intentional green spaces and environmental amenities."." The motion to amend carried by the following vote: Amended Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 22 A motion offered by Council member Flynn, seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0972 be ordered published was followed by a motion offered by Council member Alvidrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0972 be amended in the following particulars: "On page 7, line 26, strike, "January 1, 2028." and replace with “December 31, 2026.”" The motion to amend carried by the following vote: Amended Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) A motion offered by Council member Flynn, seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0972 be ordered published was followed by a motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council member Gilmore, that Council Bill 24-0972 be amended in the following particulars: "On page 7, lines 9 through 10, strike “If the Council fails to act, within thirty (30) days, either affirmatively or negatively on the first-year plan, the plan shall be deemed to be approved.” and replace with “Council has sixty (60) days to approve the first-year plan.”" The motion to amend carried by the following vote: Amended Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) A motion offered by Council member Flynn, seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0972 be ordered published was followed by a motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0972 be amended in the following particulars: "On page 8, line 3, following EXPAND insert "AND PRESERVE"." The motion to amend carried by the following vote: Amended Page 23 Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) A motion offered by Council member Flynn, seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0972 be ordered published was followed by a motion offered by Council President Sandoval, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Bill 24-0972 be amended in the following particulars: "On page 7, line 11, after "included in", add "the Mayor's proposed annual budget and"." The motion to amend carried by the following vote: Amended Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 10:02 p.m., Council President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 24-0972. Cathy Alderman, Barbara Groves Jones, David Warren, Mark Marshall, Kinsey Hasstedt, True Apodaca, Angelic Cole, Monica Martinez, Joaquin Cintron Vega, Stefka Fanchi, Norman Harris, Jaime Gomez, Jim Garcia, Gloria Neal, Jonathan Cappelli, Kourtny Garrett, and Haroun Cowans signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Luchia Brown and Robert Bailey signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Jamie Rife of the Department of Housing Stability delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Council member Flynn, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0972 be ordered published as amended carried by the following vote: Ordered published as amended Aye: Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Watson (8) Nay: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Sawyer, Torres (5) Page 24 PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Sandoval announced that on Monday, September 9, 2024, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0937 changing the zoning classification for 959 & 971 South Wolff Street in Westwood. Any protests against Council Bill 24-0937 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Sandoval adjourned the meeting at 11:30 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 25