Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee

Minutes Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee Committee Members: Kashmann, Chair; Torres, Vice-Chair; Sandoval, Kniech, Flynn, Sawyer Committee Staff: Emily Lapel Wednesday, June 23, 2021, 10:30 AM Virtual: Link Available at <www.DenverGov.org/CityCouncil> Attendance Present: 9- Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Flynn, Gilmore, Black, CdeBaca Action Items 21-0697 Amends Chapter 24 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to align requirements for testing for sexually transmitted infections with state statute. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Bill 21-0697 be approved for filing. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Flynn, Gilmore Nay: 0 There will be 15 minutes of public comment on item 21-0697. To sign up to speak visit www.denvergov.org/councilpublicinput A) Briefing B) Public Comment C) Discussion/Action 21-0712 Amends Chapter 33.5 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code by repealing and reenacting language concerning the licensing and regulation of massage businesses and making conforming amendments in connection therewith. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 21-0712 be approved for filing. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Flynn, Gilmore Nay: 0 City and County of Denver Page 1 Printed on 6/23/2021  Minutes Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee Wednesday, June 23, 2021 There will be 15 minutes of public comment on item 21-0712. To sign up to speak visit www.denvergov.org/councilpublicinput A) Briefing B) Public Comment C) Discussion/Action Consent Items 21-0695 Approves a grant agreement with the State of Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Youth Services for $1,570,085.61 and through 6-30-22 for detention screening and pre-trial release services for youth in the 2nd Judicial District (SAFTY-202158940). Council Resolution 21-0695 was approved by consent 21-0711 Approves a grant agreement with the Caring for Denver Foundation for $2,380,732 and through 5-31-22 for costs associated with the continuation of the Denver Police Department co-responder program in collaboration with the Mental Health Center of Denver (MHCD) and expands the program by adding a nightshift team to provide 24/7 coverage to areas of highest need (POLIC-202159065). Council Resolution 21-0711 was approved by consent City and County of Denver Page 2 Printed on 6/23/2021