City Council

Minutes Monday, August 19, 2024, 3:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council member Kashmann led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Council member Kashmann led the Land Acknowledgement. ROLL CALL Council member Watson attended the meeting virtually. Present: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council members Romero Campbell, Alvidrez, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Torres, and Lewis offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee Page 1 24-0988 A resolution approving an Agreement with Downtown Denver Partnership, Inc., to address the continued negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Denver’s economy with a specific focus on the retail sectors, in District 10. Approves a contract for $1,700,000 with the Downtown Denver Partnership, Inc. through 8-31-2026 to address the continued negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Denver’s economy with a specific focus on the retail sectors, in District 10 (OEDEV-202474415-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-9-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-7-2024. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Parady called out this item at the 8-19-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 8-26-2024. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Parady called out this item at the 8-19-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 8-26-2024. Postponed Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 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. This item was further postponed at the 8-5-2024 meeting until 8-19-2024. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0919 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (10) Nay: Lewis, Parady (2) Abstain: Romero Campbell (1) Page 2 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. This item was further postponed at the 8-5-2024 meeting until 8-19-2024. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0920 be adopted in a block, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: Lewis, Parady (2) 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. This item was further postponed at the 8-5-2024 meeting until 8-19-2024. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Resolution 24-0921 be adopted in a block, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (11) Nay: Lewis, Parady (2) BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee Page 4 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 Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0972 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, 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: "On page 7, delete lines 19-34, and replace with the following: “(i) Planning (1) First Year Plan. The department of housing stability, in coordination with the manager of finance, shall prepare, and the housing stability strategic advisors shall take public input on, review, and make recommendations regarding, a first year-plan for use of the funds in 2025. The plan must expressly reflect the legislative intent in section 27- 170(a)(11) and must include a prioritization plan for distribution of the funds in 2025 according to demonstrated community needs. The first-year plan shall be submitted for City Council approval no later than January 30, 2025. Council shall approve the firstyear plan within sixty (60) days of submission. (2) HOST Strategic Plans. No later than January 30, 2026, the department of housing stability shall submit the strategic plan for city housing expenditures required under Sec. 27-164(a) to City Council. This plan must include a prioritization plan for distribution of funds according to demonstrated community needs. The strategic plan shall be submitted to Council for renewal no later than January 30, 2029. In the intervening years, the department of housing stability, in coordination with the manager of finance, shall submit the strategic plan to City Council for renewal if a change in prioritization is needed.”." The motion to amend carried by the following vote: Page 5 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 Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0972 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, 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 6, line 25, delete "one” 2. On page 6, line 26, delete “hundred (100) percent” and replace with "eighty (80) percent" 3. On page 7, delete lines 3 through 5 and replace with the following: “(2) To increase the supply of affordable housing units for renters in innovatively funded mixed-income projects that have an income-average of one hundred (100) percent or less of AMI, provided the project delivers more low-income affordable units that would otherwise not be created;”." The motion to amend carried by the following vote: Amended Aye: Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Torres, Watson (9) Nay: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Sawyer (4) Page 6 A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0972 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was followed by a motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0972 be amended in the following particulars: "1. On page 2, line 6, delete “beginning January 1, 2025.” and replace with “commencing January 1, 2025, and by whatever additional amounts are raised annually thereafter through December 31, 2064.” 2. On page 3, on lines 6 and 7, delete “beginning January 1, 2025.” and replace with “commencing January 1, 2025, and by whatever additional amounts are raised annually thereafter through December 31, 2064.” 3. On page 8, on line 24, after “THEREAFTER” add “THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2064”." The motion to amend carried by the following vote: Amended Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: Lewis (1) Page 7 A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0972 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was followed by a motion offered by Council President Sandoval, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0972 be amended in the following particulars: "1. On page 1, line 31, delete “fifty hundredths” and replace with “one-half of one” 2. On page 2, line 4, delete “fifty one-hundredths” and replace with “one-half” 3. On page 5, line 32, delete “and” 4. On page 5, line 33, delete “These funds should” 5. On page 6, line 8, delete “supersede” and replace with “exceed” 6. On page 6, line 9, delete “.” and replace with “; and” 7. On page 6, line 13, delete “.” and replace with “;” 8. On page 6, line 24, delete “used to” and replace with “used on the following programs designed to” 9. On page 6, line 29, delete " from an affordable housing unit for renters and homeowners" and replace with “of cost-burdened households” 10. On page 6, line 34, delete “homebuyer assistance programs” and replace with “homebuyer and/or homeowner assistance programs designed to serve households living at or below one-hundred twenty (120) percent of AMI, including but not limited to,” 11. On page 7, line 1, delete “homeowners,” and replace with “homeowners” 12. On page 7, line 2, after " purchase homes" add ", and support for homeowner investments to expand affordable housing supply; and" 13. On page 7, line 2, delete “earning one-hundred twenty (120) percent or less of AMI; 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) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES The minutes of August 12, 2024, were distributed to members of Council. Council President Sandoval ordered the minutes approved. Page 8 24-1075 Minutes of Monday, August 12, 2024. Council Minutes 24-1075 were approved. Approved RECESS Council took a recess, and all items scheduled for the 3:30 p.m. session were considered under Unfinished Business. COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION UNFINISHED BUSINESS The following items were considered or conducted under Unfinished Business (consideration of Council Bill 24-0972, as well as the block vote): BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION 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 Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0972 be placed upon final consideration and do pass as amended, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass as amended Aye: Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Torres, Watson (9) Nay: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Sawyer (4) Page 9 Block Vote A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, 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) RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee 24-1002 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and PepsiCo Beverage Sales, LLC to provide Pepsi with certain rights and benefits at City venues and events including, but not limited to signage, an on-site presence, branded social media promotion and digital advertising. Approves a revenue agreement with PepsiCo Beverage Sales, LLC from 3-29-2024 through 12-31-2027 that provides Pepsi with certain rights and benefits at City venues and events including, but not limited to signage, an on-site presence, branded social media promotion and digital advertising. Pepsi pays fees in each of the contract years for an amount totaling $760,000, citywide (THTRS-202472814). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-9-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-7-2024. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-1002 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 10 24-1020 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service Rocky Mountain Region, State, Private, and Tribal Forestry concerning the “Federal Financial Assistance Grant” for the Inflation Reduction Act Denver Community Tree Planting Initiative Expansion program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement from the United States Department of Agriculture for $5,000,000 to plant trees to reduce heat in low canopy neighborhoods, citywide (CASR-202474199). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-9-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-7-2024. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-1020 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 24-0996 A resolution approving the City Council reappointment of David Vaughn to the permanent panel of arbitrators created by City Council pursuant to Charter §9.8.8(C). Approves the City Council reappointment of David Vaughn to the permanent panel of arbitrators for a term effective immediately and expiring on August 1, 2030, unless removed from the permanent panel by passage of a resolution or ordinance by City Council. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-6-2024. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0996 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 11 24-0999 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment to the Metro Football Stadium District Board of Directors. Approves the Mayoral reappointment of Steven White to the Metro Football Stadium District Board of Directors for a term ending on 7-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-6-2024. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0999 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) 24-1014 A resolution to set a public hearing relating to the adoption of an Amendment to the Welton Corridor Urban Redevelopment Plan and directing the Denver Urban Renewal Authority to take certain actions in connection with the hearing. Sets a public hearing before City Council on September 23rd for the adoption of an amendment to the Welton Corridor Urban Redevelopment Plan for the addition of the 29th & Welton Project, create a sales tax and a property tax increment areas and directing the Denver Urban Renewal Authority to take certain actions in connection with the hearing, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-6-2024. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-1014 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 12 24-1017 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement with JPMorgan Chase N.A., modifying the equipment leased and corresponding escrow agreement Acceptance Certificates. Amends the Energy Conservation Measure Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement with JPMorgan Chase N.A., modifying the equipment leased and corresponding escrow agreement and Acceptance Certificates, both exhibits to the lease purchase agreement, citywide (FINAN-202161239-00/FINAN-202474177-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-9-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-6-2024. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-1017 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) 24-1018 A resolution approving a Second Amendatory Energy Performance Agreement with McKinstry Essention, LLC, to extend the term, increase the Maximum Contract Price, and other changes, for services related to the implementation of energy conservation measures in city buildings, citywide. Amends the Energy Performance Agreement with McKinstry Essention, LLC adding $180,150 for a new total of $2,526,933 and 8 months for a new end date of 9-01-2027 for services relate to the implementation of energy conservation measures in city buildings, citywide (GENRL-202473002-02/GENRL-202161179-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-9-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-6-2024. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-1018 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 13 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 24-1007 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Hamon Infrastructure, Inc. for the South Hazel Court and West Iowa Avenue General Storm project to include construction of a new sidewalk, ADA ramps, roadway improvements and storm drainage improvements in the Mar Lee neighborhood, in Council District 2. Approves a contract with Hamon Infrastructure, Inc., for $4,332,423 and 365 days for the South Hazel Court and West Iowa Avenue General Storm project to include construction of a new sidewalk, ADA ramps, roadway improvements and storm drainage improvements in the Mar Lee neighborhood, in Council District 2 (DOTI-202473378). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-9-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-6-2024. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-1007 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) 24-1010 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Roth Sheppard Architects, LLP to provide professional architectural and engineering design services for Denver Police District 6 Renovation Project. Approves a contract with Roth Sheppard Architects, LLP for $5,288,192 and 3 years to provide professional architectural and engineering design services for the remodel/retrofit of Denver Police District 6 station, in Council District 10 (DOTI-202474552). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-9-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-6-2024. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-1010 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Page 14 Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) 24-1011 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as a public alley, bounded by South Cherokee Street, West Wesley Avenue, South Delaware Street, and West Harvard Avenue. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as public alley, bounded by South Cherokee Street, West Wesley Avenue, South Delaware Street and West Harvard Avenue, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-6-2024. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-1011 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) 24-1012 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as: 1) North Downing Street, located at the intersection of North Downing Street and East 6th Avenue; and 2) Public Alley, bounded by North Downing Street, East 6th Avenue, North Marion Street, and East 5th Avenue. Dedicates two parcels of land as public right-of-way as 1) North Downing Street, located at the intersection of North Downing Street and East 6th Avenue, and 2) public alley, bounded by North Downing Street, East 6th Avenue, North Marion Street and East 5th Avenue, in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-6-2024. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-1012 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Page 15 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 24-0799 A resolution approving a proposed contract between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Women’s Employment and Education, Incorporated doing business as Center for Work Education and Employment to provide case management, supplemental services to Colorado Works, Temporary Assistance and for Needy Families. Approves a contract with Colorado Women’s Employment and Education, Incorporated doing business as Center for Work Education and Employment (CWEE) for $1,098,108 and through 6-30-2025 to provide case management and supplemental services to Colorado Works (CW), Temporary Assistance and for Needy Families (TANF) - (CW/TANF) - participants to overcome short to long term barriers to job readiness and achieve self-sufficiency, citywide (SOCSV-202473265-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-9-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-19-2024. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0799 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 16 24-0801 A resolution approving a contract with Jewish Family Service of Colorado, Inc. to provide case management and supplemental services under the Colorado Works and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families programs. Approves a contract with Jewish Family Service of Colorado, Inc. (JFS), for $829,706 and ending 6-30-2025 to provide case management and supplemental services to Colorado Works (CW) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) - CW/TANF - participants to overcome long-term barriers to job readiness and achieve self-sufficiency, citywide (SOCSV-202473268-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-9-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-19-2024. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0801 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) 24-0824 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Mile High Montessori Early Learning Centers to provide Head Start Services to 234 children and their families as a delegate of Denver Great Kids Head Start, in Council Districts 3, 5, 8, 9, and 10. Approves a contract with Mile High Montessori Early Learning for $2,999,187.25 and an ending date of 6-30-2025 to provide Head Start Services to 234 children and their families as a delegate of Denver Great Kids Head Start, in Council Districts 3, 5, 8, 9, and 10 (MOEAI-202474486). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-9-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-26-2024. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0824 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 17 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. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0976 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) 24-1003 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Jewish Family Service of Colorado, Inc. to increase the contract amount and extend the contract term for the continued administration of the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA) Program, citywide. Amends a contract with Jewish Family Service of Colorado, Inc., by adding $251,500 in Affordable Housing Property Tax funds for a new total of $873,637 and 90 days for a new ending date of 3-31-2025 to continue to administer the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA) Program, serving an estimate of 85 households, citywide (HOST-202371133/HOST-202474903-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-9-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-7-2024. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-1003 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 18 Nay: (None) (0) 24-1004 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc. for a secure database for regulatory-driven document storage, management of regulated and hazardous waste disposal, and real-time information on locations of regulated building materials. Approves a contract with Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc., doing business as JLL, for $890,664 and five years for software services including a secure database for regulatory-driven document storage, management of regulated and hazardous waste disposal requests, and real-time information on locations of regulated building materials, ensuring safer and more efficient building renovations and remediation, citywide (ESEQD-202371354). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-9-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-7-2024. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-1004 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 19 24-1005 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 “Mental Health & Awareness Grant” for the DenverStrong program and the funding therefor. Amends a grant agreement with the United States Department of Health and Human Services by adding $125,000 for a new total of $500,000 and one year for a new end date of 9-29-2025 to accept additional funding though the Mental Health & Awareness Grant to fund behavioral health-related training as part of the DenverStrong program, citywide (ENVHL-202160319-00/ENVHL202160319-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-9-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-7-2024. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-1005 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) 24-1006 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed amended Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado Department of Early Childhood concerning the “Fatherhood Grant” program and the funding therefor. Amends a contract with the State of Colorado Department of Early Childhood and the City and County of Denver’s Fatherhood Program adding $121,841 for a new total of $614,195 and one additional year for a new end date of 9-29-2025 to continue working with fathers on goals focused on improving functioning, healthy relationships, responsible parenting, economic security, and building social capital, citywide (SOCSV202158548-00/SOCSV202158548-08). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-9-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-7-2024. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-1006 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Page 20 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 24-1001 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 Notices #1805, #1806, #1807, #1808, #1809, #1810, #1811, #1812, #1813, #1815, #1816, 1817, #1818, #1819, #1820 making small impact classification changes to the classification and pay plan. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-6-2024. Council Bill 24-1001 was ordered published. Ordered published Page 21 24-1016 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified electors at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the question of whether debt of the City and County of Denver Colorado, for use by and on behalf of the Denver Downtown Development Authority (“DDDA”), shall be approved for purposes of financing the costs of public facilities, infrastructure, and other improvements to public or private property in accordance with projects described in the DDDA Plan of Development, as it may be restated or amended from time to time; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. Submits to a vote of the qualified and registered voters of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the question of whether debt of the City and County of Denver Colorado, for use by and on behalf of the Denver Downtown Development Authority (“DDDA”), shall be approved for purposes of financing the costs of public facilities, infrastructure, and other improvements to public or private property in accordance with projects described in the DDDA Plan of Development, as it may be restated or amended from time to time; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken, in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-6-2024. Council Bill 24-1016 was ordered published. Ordered published Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 24-0878 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3801 East Florida Avenue in Cory - Merrill. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from B-A-3 and O-1 to S-M-5, located at 3801 East Florida Avenue located in Council District 6. A public hearing will be held on Monday, 9-16-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-30-2024. Council Bill 24-0878 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 9-16-2024. Ordered published with a future required public hearing Page 22 24-0916 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1920 South King Street in Harvey Park. Approves a map amendment to rezone 0.14 acres of property located at 1920 South King Street from S-SU-D TO S-SU-D1, in Council District 2. A public hearing will be held on Monday, 9-16-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-6-2024. Council Bill 24-0916 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 9-16-2024. Ordered published with a future required public hearing 24-0983 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4050 North Colorado Boulevard and associated properties in Northeast Park Hill. Approves a map amendment to rezone the property located at 4050 North Colorado Boulevard and associated properties from B-3 with waivers and conditions to C-MX-5 and C-MX-8 in Council District 8. A public hearing will be held on Monday, 9-16-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-6-2024. Council Bill 24-0983 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 9-16-2024. Ordered published with a future required public hearing Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 24-0998 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and State of Colorado Department of Human Services to continue to provide restoration beds for individuals who have court-ordered competency evaluations and are in custody of the Denver Jail Facilities citywide. Amends an intergovernmental grant agreement by adding $882,782.16 for a new total of $1,618,397.06 and 15 months for a new ending date of 9-30-2025 to continue to provide restoration beds for individuals who have court-ordered competency evaluations and are in custody of the Denver Jail Facilities, citywide (SHERF-202266238-00/SHERF-202474543-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-9-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-7-2024. Council Bill 24-0998 was ordered published. Ordered published Page 23 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION 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. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0986 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) 24-0987 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. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0987 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee Page 24 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. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0819 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) 24-0918 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. A motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0918 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Page 25 Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) PROCLAMATIONS PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Sandoval announced that on Monday, September 16, 2024, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0878 changing the zoning classification for 3801 East Florida Avenue in Cory - Merrill; a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0916 changing the zoning classification for 1920 South King Street in Harvey Park; and a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0983 changing the zoning classification for 4050 North Colorado Boulevard and associated properties in Northeast Park Hill. Any protests against Council Bills 24-0878, 24-0916, and 24-0983 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, September 9, 2024. ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Sandoval adjourned the meeting at 6:31 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 26