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, February 9, 2022, 10:00 AM Virtual: Link Available at <www.DenverGov.org/CityCouncil> Note 10AM early start time. Attendance Present: 9- Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Gilmore, Black, CdeBaca, Clark Absent: 1- Flynn Action Items 22-0123 Amends a contract with Second Chance Center by adding $895,416 for a new total of $1,566,978 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-22 for reentry programming to reduce recidivism through targeted supportive services delivered both in jail and at the center located at 1391 Delaware Street in Council District 10 (ENVH-202161526). A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Kniech, that Council Resolution 22-0123 be approved for filing, carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Gilmore Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Flynn 22-0132 Amends a contract with Denver Rescue Mission (DRM) by adding $8,700,000 for a new total contract amount of $13,699,889 and one year for a new end date of December 31, 2022, to provide 24/7 shelter operations, day shelter services, and case management at multiple DRM sites for people experiencing homelessness (HOST 202161577-01). A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Kniech, that Council Resolution 22-0132 be approved for filing, carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Gilmore City and County of Denver Page 1 Printed on 2/9/2022  Minutes Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee Wednesday, February 9, 2022 Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Flynn 22-0133 Amends a contract with Catholic Charities and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Denver, Inc. by adding $7,915,624 for a new contract total of $14,493,841 and one year for a new end date of December 31, 2022 to provide shelter services at various locations and programming for women homelessness (HOST-202161576-01). A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Kniech, that Council Resolution 22-0133 be approved for filing, carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Gilmore Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Flynn 22-0134 Amends a contract with Urban Peak Denver by adding $1,820,000 for a new contract total of $2,480,000 and two years for a new end date of December 31, 2023 to provide shelter operations and programs for youth aged 15-24 experiencing homelessness within the City & County of Denver (HOST 202161223-01). A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Kniech, that Council Resolution 22-0134 be approved for filing, carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Gilmore Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Flynn 22-0135 Amends a contract with Denver Rescue Mission (DRM) by adding an additional $54,868.31 for a new contract total of $1,654,622.31 and 10 months for a new end date of July 31, 2022 to provide emergency shelter activities for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability due to the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19) (HOST 202161468-01). A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Kniech, that Council Resolution 22-0135 be approved for filing, carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Gilmore Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Flynn City and County of Denver Page 2 Printed on 2/9/2022  Minutes Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee Wednesday, February 9, 2022 22-0159 Approves a contract with American Traffic Solutions, Inc. d/b/a/ Verra Mobility for $5,660,000 and for 5 years to provide photo radar and photo red light services citywide (POLIC-202261957). A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, that Council Resolution 22-0159 be approved for filing, carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Gilmore Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Flynn Briefings 22-0162 Gun Buyback Program Consent Items 22-0145 Approves the Mayoral appointment of Armando Saldate as Executive Director of the Department of Safety, pursuant to Charter Section § 2.2.6 (D). Council Resolution 22-0145 was approved by consent City and County of Denver Page 3 Printed on 2/9/2022