City Council

Minutes Monday, August 26, 2024, 3:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council member Gilmore led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Council member Gilmore led the Land Acknowledgement. ROLL CALL Council members Flynn and Gonzales-Gutierrez attended the meeting virtually. Present: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Watson (10) Absent: Alvidrez, Parady, Torres (3) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES The minutes of August 19, 2024, were distributed to members of Council. Council President Sandoval ordered the minutes approved. 24-1110 Minutes of Monday, August 19, 2024. Council Minutes 24-1110 were approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council member Hinds offered an announcement. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS Page 1 24-1103 A Proclamation in Recognition of Taste of Ethiopia Festival’s 10-Year Anniversary, Celebrating the Dedication of its Staff and Volunteers. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Proclamation 24-1103 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez, Parady, Torres (3) RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee 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 and was further postponed at the 8-26-2024 meeting until 9-9-2024. A motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0988 be adopted, was followed by a motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Kashmann, that Council Resolution 24-0988 be postponed until Monday, September 9, 2024. The motion to postpone carried by the following vote: Postponed to a date certain Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Page 2 Absent: Alvidrez, Parady, Torres (3) Finance & Governance Committee 24-1042 A resolution approving the joint City Council-Mayoral appointment of Chajito Montoya to the Human Rights and Community Partnerships Advisory Board. Approves the joint City Council-Mayoral appointment of Chajito Montoya to the Human Rights and Community Partnerships Advisory Board for a term effective immediately and expiring on 4-1-2027, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-13-2024. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Kashmann, that Council Resolution 24-1042 be adopted, was followed by a motion offered by Council member Sawyer, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 24-1042 be amended in the following particulars: "1. On page 1, line 8, after “Chajito” insert “ “Chy” ”; and 2. On page 1, line 12, after “Chajito” insert “ “Chy” ”." The motion to amend carried by the following vote: Amended Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez, Parady, Torres (3) A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Watson, that Council Resolution 24-1042 be adopted as amended, carried by the following vote: Adopted as amended Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Watson (9) Nay: Hinds (1) Absent: Alvidrez, Parady, Torres (3) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee Page 3 24-0900 A resolution approving a proposed contract between the City and County of Denver and Haven of Hope for the provision of supportive services and to administer enrollment in the Denver Asylum Seeker Program (DASP). Approves a contract with Haven of Hope for $6,049,292 and a term of 8-01-2024 through 7-31-2025 to administer enrollment in the Denver Asylum Seeker Program (DASP) as well as communication with people seeking DASP enrollment, including waitlist management and providing food and personal items assistance to DASP participants, citywide (SOCSV-202474739-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-16-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-14-2024. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council President Sandoval called out this item at the 8-26-2024 meeting for a postponement to the next Council meeting on 9-9-2024. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council President Sandoval called out this item at the 8-26-2024 meeting for a postponement to the next Council meeting on 9-9-2024. Postponed Block Vote A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote: Approved the consent agenda Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez, Parady, Torres (3) RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee Page 4 24-1034 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Superlative Group concerning revenue in sponsorship opportunity identification, marketing and management for key assets and passenger facing activations at Denver International Airport. Approves a revenue contract with The Superlative Group for five years for sponsorship opportunity identification, marketing and management for key assets and passenger facing activations at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11 (PLANE-202368409). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-16-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-14-2024. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-1034 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez, Parady, Torres (3) Finance & Governance Committee 24-1026 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Flosum Corporation for the continued use of the Release Management Solution software to support the efforts of release managers' duties. Amends a contract with Flosum Corporation, adding $353,572 for a new total of $753,572 and five years for a new ending date of 1-01-2030 for continued use and support of the Flosum Release Management Solution software used to simplify, reduce time, and accelerate the efforts of release managers’ duties, citywide (TECHS-202261888-01/TECHS-202473761-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-16-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-13-2024. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-1026 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Watson (10) Page 5 Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez, Parady, Torres (3) 24-1027 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Questica LTD for continued support and changes to the City's cloud-based budget management software. Amends a contract with Questica LTD adding $75,000 for a new total of $3,366,680 for continued support and changes to the City’s cloud-based budget management software, citywide. No change to contract duration (TECHS-201417093-00/TECHS-202474685-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-16-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-13-2024. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-1027 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez, Parady, Torres (3) 24-1028 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Exterro, Inc. for continued use of the Legal Hold Management software used by the City Attorney's Office for legal holds, data preservation, and electronic discovery. Amends a contract with Exterro, Inc., adding $1,544,467 for a new total of $4,873,344.19 and three years for a new ending date of 10-31-2027 for continued use and support of the Exterro Fusion Platform for Legal Hold Management software used by the City Attorney’s Office for legal holds, data preservation, and electronic discovery, citywide (TECHS-201524522-00/TECHS-202474572-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-16-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-13-2024. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-1028 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Page 6 Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez, Parady, Torres (3) 24-1039 A resolution approving an Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Indian Health and Family Services, Inc. to allow for parking at 1200 Federal Boulevard, in Council District 3. Amends an agreement with Denver Indian Health and Family Services, Inc. to add $10,132.53 for a new total of $19,405.23 and three years for a new end date of 8-31-2027 for parking at 1200 Federal Boulevard, in Council District 3 (FINAN-202159397-00 | FINAN-202474678-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-16-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-13-2024. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-1039 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez, Parady, Torres (3) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 24-1013 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as a public alley, bounded by 22nd Street, California Street, Park Avenue West, and Stout Street. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as public alley, bounded by 22nd Street, California Street, Park Avenue West and Stout Street, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-13-2024. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-1013 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Page 7 Absent: Alvidrez, Parady, Torres (3) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 24-1029 A resolution approving a proposed Subaward Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Bayaud Enterprises, Inc. to fund the operational and programmatic services for a 200-unit non-congregate shelter located at 4849 Bannock Street. Approves a contract with Bayaud Enterprises, Inc. (BEI) for $2,100,000 and an end date of 12-31-2024 to fund the operational and programmatic services for a 200-unit Non-Congregate Shelter (NCS), located at 4849 Bannock Street in Council District 9 (HOST-202475191). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-16-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-14-2024. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-1029 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez, Parady, Torres (3) 24-1030 A resolution approving a proposed Subaward Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Jewish Family Services of Colorado, Inc. to support housing navigation, case management and rental assistance for families experiencing literal homelessness, citywide. Approves a new contract with Jewish Family Services of Colorado, Inc., for a total of $750,000 and an end term of 5-31-2025 to support housing navigation, case management and rental assistance for families experiencing literal homelessness, citywide (HOST-202475174). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-16-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-14-2024. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-1030 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Watson (10) Page 8 Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez, Parady, Torres (3) 24-1033 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and E.T. Technologies, Inc. for hazardous materials management services. Amends an on-call contract with E.T. Technologies, Inc. by correcting a clerical error and clarifying exhibits, for an agreement for hazardous materials management services, citywide. No change to contract amount or duration (ESEQD- 202473912/ESEQD-20237029-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-16-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-14-2024. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-1033 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez, Parady, Torres (3) 24-1040 A resolution of City Council consenting to the Mayoral appointment of Karin McGowan as Executive Director of the Department of Public Health and Environment, pursuant to Charter Section § 2.2.6 (D). Consents to the mayoral appointment of Karin McGowan as Executive Director of the Department of Public Health and Environment. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-21-2024. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-1040 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez, Parady, Torres (3) Page 9 24-1105 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the sum of Four Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($437,500.00) made payable to Ambrose Cruz and his attorneys, Loevy & Loevy, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action captioned Ambrose Cruz v the City and County of Denver, Colorado, Heather R. Jossi and Keith Valentine, which was filed in the United States District Court, Case No. 21-cv-03388-KAS. Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This resolution was approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 8-20-2024. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-1105 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez, Parady, Torres (3) South Platte River Committee 24-1037 A resolution approving a License Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Information Technology Disaster Resource Center, Inc. to park a community response trailer at 2100 31st Street, in Council District 9. Approves the License Agreement with Information Technology Disaster Resource Center, Inc. for $30 and a term of three years with an end date of February 28, 2027 to park a community response trailer at 2100 31st Street, in Council District 9 (FINAN-202473299-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-16-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-14-2024. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-1037 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Page 10 Absent: Alvidrez, Parady, Torres (3) 24-1038 A resolution to set a public hearing before City Council on October 21, 2024 to approve the respective Service Plans for the Kroenke Sports and Entertainment Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5. Sets a public hearing before City Council on October 21, 2024, to approve the respective Service Plans for the Kroenke Sports and Entertainment Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-14-2024. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-1038 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez, Parady, Torres (3) BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Finance & Governance Committee 24-1015 A bill for an ordinance approving the Service Plan for the proposed DC Metropolitan District. Approves the service plan for the DC Metropolitan District (the District). The District will provide for the construction, financing, installation, operation, and maintenance of public improvements necessary to support the development of the property located within its boundaries, in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-6-2024. Council Bill 24-1015 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 9-9-2024. Ordered published with a future required public hearing Page 11 24-1050 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 53 of the Revised Municipal Code to substitute the term menstrual hygiene products in place of the term feminine hygiene products for the purposes of administering the existing exemption from the collection of sales and use tax in the City and County of Denver. Amends Chapter 53 of the DRMC to substitute the term “menstrual hygiene products” in place of the term “feminine hygiene products” for the purposes of administering the existing exemption from the collection of sales and use tax in the City and County of Denver. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-13-2024. Council Bill 24-1050 was ordered published. Ordered published 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 and was further postponed at the 8-5-2024 meeting until 8-26-2024. Council Bill 24-0909 was ordered published. Ordered published Page 12 24-0997 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3300 North Irving Street in West Highland. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from PUD 577 to U-MS-2x, located at 3300 North Irving Street in the West Highland statistical neighborhood in Council District 1. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 9-23-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-6-2024. Council Bill 24-0997 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 9-23-2024. Ordered published with a future required public hearing 24-1025 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2500 East 1st Avenue in Cherry Creek. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from B-3 to PUD-G 36, located at 2500 East 1st Avenue in the Cherry Creek statistical neighborhood, in Council District 5. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 9-23-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-13-2024. Council Bill 24-1025 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 9-23-2024. Ordered published with a future required public hearing BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION 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. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-1001 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Page 13 Absent: Alvidrez, Parady, Torres (3) 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. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-1016 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez, Parady, Torres (3) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee Page 14 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. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0998 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Watson (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez, Parady, Torres (3) PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Sandoval announced that tonight, there will be a required public hearing on 24-0917 changing the zoning classification for 641 South Pearl Street in Washington Park West. RECESS Council took a recess. COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION UNFINISHED BUSINESS PROCLAMATIONS 24-1104 A Proclamation for Overdose Grief Day. A motion offered by Council member Hinds, duly seconded by Council member Sawyer, that Council Proclamation 24-1104 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Page 15 Aye: Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Watson (9) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez, Flynn, Parady, Torres (4) 24-1112 A Proclamation Honoring the Celebration of Ashenda in Colorado. A motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Proclamation 24-1112 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Watson (9) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez, Flynn, Parady, Torres (4) PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 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. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-16-2024. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 5:56 p.m., Council President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 24-0917. Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Abner Ramos Salcedo of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Council member Gilmore, duly seconded by Council member Romero Campbell, that Council Bill 24-0917 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Watson (9) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez, Flynn, Parady, Torres (4) Page 16 PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Sandoval announced that on Monday, September 9, 2024, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-1015 approving the Service Plan for the proposed DC Metropolitan District; and on Monday, September 23, 2024, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0997 changing the zoning classification for 3300 North Irving Street in West Highland; and a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-1025 changing the zoning classification for 2500 East 1st Avenue in Cherry Creek. Any protests against Council Bills 24-0997 and 24-1025 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, September 16, 2024. ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Sandoval adjourned the meeting at 6:06 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 17