City Council

Minutes Monday, September 16, 2024, 3:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 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 September 9, 2024, were distributed to members of Council. Council President Sandoval ordered the minutes approved. 24-1182 Minutes of Monday, September 9, 2024. Council Minutes 24-1182 were approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council President Sandoval, Council President Pro Tem Romero Campbell, and Council members Alvidrez, Sawyer, Torres, Hinds, and Watson offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT RESOLUTIONS Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Page 1 24-1078 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Kraemer North America, LLC to build the East Colfax Avenue BRT Project. Approves a contract with Kraemer North America, LLC for a guaranteed maximum of $197,334,058.13 and through 8-30-2028 to build the East Colfax Avenue BRT Project, in Council Districts 5, 8, 9, and 10 (DOTI-202475387). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-7-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-27-2024. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Sawyer called out this item at the 9-16-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 9-22-2024. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Sawyer called out this item at the 9-16-2024 meeting for a postponement to the next Council meeting on 9-23-2024. Postponed Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 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. This item was further postponed at the 9-9-2024 meeting until 9-16-2024. A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-0900 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (12) Nay: Lewis (1) Page 2 Block Vote A motion offered by Council member Parady, 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 24-1117 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and ProDIGIQ, Inc. to provide a comprehensive Safety Management System (SMS) solution as mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with ProDIGIQ, Inc., for $1,175,000 and for five years to provide a comprehensive Safety Management System (SMS) solution to enhance safety measures and streamline safety-related processes at Denver International Airport (DEN), as mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in Council District 11 (PLANE-202472492). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-7-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-4-2024. A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-1117 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 Page 3 24-1114 A resolution approving a Fourth Amendatory Agreement with Blue Star Recyclers, to extend the Term to continue providing electronic waste recycling services, citywide. Amends a contract with Blue Star Recyclers by adding one year for a new ending date of 8-14-2025 for electronic waste recycling services, citywide. No change to contract amount (GENRL-202474984-04/GENRL-201951192-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-7-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-3-2024. A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-1114 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) 24-1115 A resolution approving a Fourth Amendatory Agreement with Midwest Connect LLC, to extend the Term to continue providing mailing services, citywide. Amends a contract with Midwest Connect LLC by adding 11 months for a new ending date of 11-30-2025 to provide mailing services, citywide. No change to contract amount. (GENRL-202474644-04/GENRL-202055961). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-7-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-3-2024. A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-1115 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 24-1124 A resolution approving the City Council reappointment of Ana Varela to the Denver County Cultural Council. Approves the City Council reappointment of Ana Varela to the Denver County Cultural Council for a term effective 10-1-2024 and ending 10-1-2028, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-3-2024. A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-1124 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 24-1082 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Insituform Technologies, LLC for the 2024 WMD Pipe & Manhole Rehabilitation Phase 2 Project, rehabilitating deteriorated sewer pipes and manholes, citywide. Approves a contract with Insituform Technologies, LLC for $4,709,119.20 and 365 days for the 2024 WMD Pipe & Manhole Rehabilitation Phase 2 Project, rehabilitating deteriorated sewer pipes and manholes, citywide (DOTI-202474414). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-7-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-27-2024. A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-1082 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 24-1125 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as a public alley, bounded by West 14th Avenue, North King Street, West 13th Avenue, and North Lowell Boulevard. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as public alley, bounded by West 14th Avenue, North King Street, West 13th Avenue, and North Lowell Boulevard, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-3-2024. A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-1125 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) 24-1128 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as North Sheridan Boulevard, located near the intersection of West 14th Avenue and North Sheridan Boulevard. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as North Sheridan Boulevard, near the intersection of West 14th Avenue and North Sheridan Boulevard, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-3-2024. A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-1128 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 24-1032 A resolution approving a proposed Subaward Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Salvation Army to support housing navigation, case management and rental assistance for families experiencing literal homelessness, citywide. Approves a contract with The Salvation Army for a total of $1,250,000 and an end term of 5-31-2025 to support housing navigation, case management and rental assistance for families experiencing literal homelessness, citywide (HOST-202475193). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-7-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-14-2024. A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-1032 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) 24-1118 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Contract between the City and County of Denver and Rocky Mountain Human Services to develop and administer the Denver START program, offering evidence-based crisis services to residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health needs. Amends a contract with Rocky Mountain Human Services by adding $36,420 for a new total amount of $5,700,266 and 10 months for a new ending date of 6-30-2025 to continue to develop and administer the Denver START program which provides evidence-based crisis services to Denver residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health needs, citywide (SOCSV2021-59285/SOCSV2024-75064-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-7-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-4-2024. A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-1118 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Page 7 Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) South Platte River Committee 24-1123 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as a public alley, bounded by 34th Street, Blake Street, 35th Street, and Walnut Street. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as public alley, bounded by 34th Street, Blake Street, 35th Street, and Walnut Street, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-4-2024. A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Resolution 24-1123 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 Page 8 24-1106 A bill for an ordinance approving the Amended and Restated 2300 Welton Street Property Tax Increment Area Cooperation Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Urban Renewal Authority for the Welton Corridor Urban Redevelopment Area, to establish, among other matters, the parameters for tax increment financing with property tax increment. Approves the Amended and Restated 2300 Welton Street Property Tax Increment Area Cooperation Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Denver Urban Renewal Authority for the Welton Corridor Urban Redevelopment Area to establish, among other matters, the parameters for tax increment financing with property tax increment, in Council District 9 (201417030-00/FINAN-202475615). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-7-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-27-2024. Council Bill 24-1106 was ordered published. Ordered published 24-1107 A bill for an ordinance approving a Cooperation Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Urban Renewal Authority for the 29th and Welton Property Tax Increment Area and Sales Tax Increment Area, to establish, among other matters, the parameters for tax increment financing with incremental property and sales taxes. Approves a Cooperation Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Denver Urban Renewal Authority for the 29th and Welton Property Tax Increment Area and Sales Tax Increment Area to establish, among other matters, the parameters for tax increment financing with incremental property and sales taxes, in Council District 9 (FINAN-202475614). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-7-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-27-2024. Council Bill 24-1107 was ordered published. Ordered published Page 9 24-1108 A bill for an ordinance approving an amendment to the Welton Corridor Urban Redevelopment Plan for the 29th and Welton Street Project and authorizing the creation of the 29th and Welton Street Property Tax and Sales Tax Increment Areas. Approves an amendment to the Welton Corridor Urban Redevelopment Plan for the 29th and Welton Project and authorizing the creation of the 29th and Welton property tax and sales tax increment areas, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-27-2024. Council Bill 24-1108 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 9-23-2024. Ordered published with a future required public hearing Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 24-0732 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3821-3897 North Steele Street and 3800-3840 North York Street in Clayton. Approves a map amendment to rezone property at 3821-3897 Steele Street and 3800-3840 York Street from PUD-G 32; I-1, UO-2 WVRS; I-0 WVRS and conditions to I-MX-5, PUD-G 35, in Council District 9. A public hearing will be held on Monday, 10-14-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-10-2024. Council Bill 24-0732 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 10-14-2024. Ordered published with a future required public hearing Page 10 24-1137 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Development Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Cherry Creek West Development Company, LLC, for the redevelopment of the land known as Cherry Creek West located at 2500 E 1st Ave. Approves a development agreement with Cherry Creek West Development Company, LLC, and its successor(s) and assign(s) regarding certain commitments to affordable housing, affordable commercial space, transportation improvements and public access, and workforce development, in Council District 5. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-7-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-3-2024. Council Bill 24-1137 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 Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee 24-1069 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and County of Denver and The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), related to the transfer of ownership of passenger screening security equipment at Denver International Airport. Approves an intergovernmental agreement in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for Denver International Airport (DEN) to transfer ownership of 17 lanes of passenger screening security equipment to TSA, valued at approximately $31,000,000, including 4 years of equipment maintenance to ensure continuity of efficient and effective passenger screening processes at the new East Security Checkpoint at Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (PLANE-202475169). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-23-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-21-2024. A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-1069 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) Page 11 Nay: (None) (0) Finance & Governance Committee 24-1089 A bill for an ordinance modifying Article VI, Chapter 18 of the Revised Municipal Code of Denver entitled Insurance Program, to implement 2025 employee benefit changes that both adds a new “Preferred Provider Organization” insurance plan and allows employees until December 31 of each year to earn wellness incentive. Modifies Article VI, Chapter 18 of the Revised Municipal Code of Denver entitled Insurance Program, to implement 2025 employee benefit change that both adds a new “Preferred Provider Organization” insurance plan and allows employees until 12-31 of each year to earn wellness incentive. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-27-2024. A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-1089 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) 24-1090 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the Career Service. Approves Classification Notice #1824, amending the classification and pay plan with the annual market analysis pay table adjustments by adjusting the city’s pay tables and ranges, abolishing pay grades and adjusting pay grades for classifications that fall into those grades. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-27-2024. A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-1090 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 24-1101 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the Grants and Other Money Projects Fund Series for the “Mile High Flood District Green Infrastructure Guidelines IGA” program and authorizing appropriations in the new fund. Establishes the “Mile High Flood District Green Infrastructure Guideline IGA” (38435) Fund within the Grant and Other Money Projects Fund Series and approves an appropriation in said for the reimbursement of $100,000 from the Mile High Flood District for work completed on a city-sponsored project to update the Ultra Urban Green Infrastructure Guidelines. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-27-2024. A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-1101 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) 24-1102 A bill for an ordinance authorizing an appropriation in the General Fund to make a cash transfer to and appropriation in the Liability Claims Special Revenue Fund. Authorizes an appropriation of $3,500,517 from General Fund Reserves to make a cash transfer to and an appropriation in the Liability Claims Special Revenue Fund. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-27-2024. A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-1102 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) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Page 13 24-1063 A bill for an ordinance approving adoption of the Parks Legacy Fund Five Year Plan setting planned revenue uses from 2025-2029 for Denver Parks and Recreation. Approves the adoption of Parks Legacy Fund Five Year Plan setting planned revenue uses from 2025-2029 for Denver Parks and Recreation including re-investing in our systems, adapting for resilience, expanding the system, creating unique places, fostering connections & partnerships, broadening offerings, and enhancing mountain destinations, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-20-2024. A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-1063 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) 24-1076 A bill for an ordinance repealing and reenacting Division 5 Article VI of Chapter 49, Denver Revised Municipal Code concerning Denver sidewalks and sidewalk fund and for conforming amendments to Article XV Chapter 49 and Chapter 20, Denver Revised Municipal Code. Approves a municipal code change to DRMC Chapter 49 Division 5 related to the Sidewalk Program and Sidewalk Fund. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-20-2024. A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-1076 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 24-1079 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing an easement, in its entirety, established in the Deed of Easement for Sidewalk Purposes, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Book 1151, Page 621, located at 1055 19th Street. Relinquishes a sidewalk easement in its entirety established in the Deed of Easement for Sidewalk Purposes, Book 1151, Page 621, located at 1055 19th Street, in Council District 10. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-30-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-27-2024. A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-1079 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) 24-1083 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing an easement, in its entirety, reserved in Ordinance No. 20220141, Series of 2022, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2022024413, bounded by North Brighton Boulevard, 35th Street, Wynkoop Street, and 36th Street. Relinquishes an alley easement in its entirety established in the Bill Ordinance No. 20220141, Series of 2022, bounded by North Brighton Boulevard, 35th Street, Wynkoop Street, and 36th Street, in Council District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-30-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-27-2024. A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-1083 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 15 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 24-0823 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority, to provide health, mental health, and dental services to Head Start families, citywide. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority for $779,791 and an ending date of 6-30-2025 to provide health, mental health and dental services to Head Start families, citywide (MOEAI-202474509). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-30-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-26-2024. A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0823 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) 24-1061 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver, Colorado to extend the term of the contract and increase the maximum contract amount for the development of additional accessory dwelling units as part of the West Denver Renaissance Collaborative Single Family Plus ADU Pilot program, citywide. Amends a contract with the Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver by adding $800,000 for a new total of $1,930,000 and 2 years for a new ending date of 12-31-2026 to increase the number of units in the existing West Denver Renaissance Collaborative Single Family Plus ADU Pilot program agreement, citywide (HOST-20184654/HOST-202475080). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-23-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-21-2024. A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-1061 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Page 16 Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) 24-1086 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed contract between the City and County of Denver and Board of County Commissioners of Douglas County for placements and assessments to determine options for community-based services and support. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the Board of County Commissioners of Douglas County for $919,516 and a term ending on 6-30-2025 to memorialize responsibilities of the six collaborating counties in connection with Short-Term Placement Bed and Assessment Project, which provides assessments and observations to determine community-based services and support that may help youth to return and remain home or in family-like settings, citywide (SOCSV-202474976-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-30-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-28-2024. A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-1086 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 17 24-1091 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority, to continue providing competency restoration supportive services at Denver jail facilities citywide. Amends an agreement with Denver Health and Hospital authority adding $330,000 for a new total of $1,477,882.91 and 15 months for a new end date of 9-30-2025 to continue providing competency restoration supportive services at Denver jail facilities, citywide (SHERF-202056255/SHERF-202473939). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-30-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-28-2024. A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-1091 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) 24-1092 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority to continue providing substance use disorder treatment services and medication assisted treatment at Denver jail facilities citywide. Amends an agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority adding $225,372 for a new total of $925,483.61 and 15 months for a new ending date of 9-30-2025 to continue providing substance use disorder treatment services and medication assisted treatment at Denver jail facilities, citywide (SHERF-202057071/SHERF-202474213). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-30-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-28-2024. A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-1092 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) Page 18 Nay: (None) (0) PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Sandoval announced that there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0916 changing the zoning classification for 1920 South King Street in Harvey Park; 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; and a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0878 changing the zoning classification for 3801 East Florida Avenue in Cory - Merrill. RECESS Council took a recess. COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION UNFINISHED BUSINESS PROCLAMATIONS 24-1183 A Proclamation Honoring La Sociedad Protección Mutua de Trabajadores Unidos Concilio NO. 7 during Hispanic Heritage Month. A motion offered by Council member Alvidrez, duly seconded by Council member Parady, that Council Proclamation 24-1183 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) 24-1184 A Proclamation Honoring the Mariachi Estelares at the Viva Southwest Mariachi Festival. A motion offered by Council member Alvidrez, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Proclamation 24-1184 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) PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Page 19 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 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. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-6-2024. This item was postponed at the 9-16-2024 meeting to 10-14-2024. A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0916 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was followed by a motion offered by Council member Watson, duly seconded by Council member Kashmann, that Council Bill 24-0916 be postponed until October 14, 2024. The motion to postpone carried by the following vote: Postponed to a date certain Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Watson (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Alvidrez, Torres (2) Page 20 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. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-6-2024. This item was postponed at the 9-16-2024 meeting to 9-30-2024. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:12 p.m., Council President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 24-0983. Jesse Parris, Channon Ingram, and Kevin E Marchman 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 Parady, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0983 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was followed by a motion offered by Council member Lewis, duly seconded by Council member Torres, that Council Bill 24-0983 be postponed until September 30, 2024. The motion to postpone carried by the following vote: Postponed to a date certain Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 21 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-MX-5, located at 3801 East Florida Avenue located in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-30-2024. This item was postponed at the 9-16-2024 meeting to 10-14-2024. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 8:04 p.m., Council President Sandoval presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 24-0878. Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Matt Page signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Alisa Childress of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Council member Parady, duly seconded by Council member Hinds, that Council Bill 24-0878 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was followed by a motion offered by Council member Kashmann, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 24-0878 be postponed until October 14, 2024. The motion to postpone carried by the following vote: Postponed to a date certain Aye: Alvidrez, Flynn, Gilmore, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Hinds, Kashmann, Lewis, Parady, Romero Campbell, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Watson (13) Nay: (None) (0) PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Sandoval announced that on Monday, September 23, 2024, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-1108 approving an amendment to the Welton Corridor Urban Redevelopment Plan for the 29th and Welton Street Project and authorizing the creation of the 29th and Welton Street Property Tax and Sales Tax Increment Areas; and a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-1137 approving a proposed Development Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Cherry Creek West Development Company, LLC, for the redevelopment of the land known as Cherry Creek West located at 2500 E 1st Ave; and on Monday, October 14, 2024, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0732 changing the zoning classification for 3821-3897 North Steele Street and 3800-3840 North York Street in Clayton. Any protests against Council Bill 24-0732 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, October 7, 2024. ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Sandoval adjourned the meeting at 8:41 p.m. Page 22  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 23