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March 10, 2025 ·3:30 PM Final

Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber 1437 Bannock Street, Room 450

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Agenda — 74 items

  1. 1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 2:13
  2. 2 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ▶ jump to 2:14
  3. 3 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 3:01
  4. 4 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
  5. 5 Minutes of Monday, March 3, 2025. 25-0302 approved ▶ jump to 3:42
  6. 6 COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS ▶ jump to 3:50
  7. 7 PRESENTATIONS ▶ jump to 24:20
  8. 8 COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 24:21
  9. 9 PROCLAMATIONS ▶ jump to 24:22
  10. 10 RESOLUTIONS ▶ jump to 29:20
  11. 11 Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee
  12. 11 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
  13. 12 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and SHI International Corp concerning product changes to the current Master Purchase Order that provides Microsoft Enterprise Agreement licenses and support at Denver International Airport. Amends a master purchase order with SHI International Corp. to replace Exhibit B to reflect product changes to provide Microsoft Enterprise Agreement licenses and support at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11. No change to master purchase order amount or duration (SC-00009599 Revision Number 1). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-1-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-26-2025. 25-0228 adopted Pass
  14. 12 Finance & Governance Committee
  15. 13 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and United Airlines, Inc. concerning an Aircraft Parking Ground Lease Agreement, with rates and charges, at Denver International Airport. Approves a lease agreement with United Airlines, Inc. for Rates and Charges and for 30 years for an Aircraft Parking Ground Lease Agreement at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11 (PLANE-202366876). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-1-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-26-2025. 25-0229 adopted Pass
  16. 14 A resolution approving a Revival and Amendatory Agreement with Second Chance Center, Inc., extending the Term and adding funds to serve an additional 30 participants in the Reskill, Upskill, New Skill (RUN) Grant, citywide. Amends a contract with Second Chance Center Inc. to add $75,000.00 for a new total of $550,000.00 and add four months for a new end date of 04-30-2025 to serve an additional 30 participants in the Reskill, Upskill, New Skill (RUN) Grant, citywide (202369681/OEDEV-202577812-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-1-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-26-2025. 25-0230 adopted Pass
  17. 14 Block Vote approved the Consent Agenda Pass ▶ jump to 31:35
  18. 15 Finance & Governance Committee
  19. 16 A resolution approving a proposed amendment to Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Stone Security, LLC, for the purchase and installation of IP camera maintenance, citywide. Amends a Master Purchase Order with Stone Security, LLC to add $1,500,000.00 for a new total of $9,500,000.00 for the purchase and installation of IP camera maintenance. No change to Master Purchase Order length, citywide (SC-00005193). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-18-2025. Pursuant to Rule 3.6, Council member Parady called out this item at the 3-3-2025 meeting for postponement to the next regular Council meeting on 3-10-2025. 25-0175 adopted Pass
  20. 17 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP to continue to provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney's Office and/or when matters require conflict counsel. Amends a contract with Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP (formerly Wells Anderson & Race LLC) to change the name of the firm. No change to contract amount or length, citywide (ATTNY-202366421/ATTNY-202577944-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-1-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-25-2025. 25-0217 adopted Pass
  21. 18 A resolution approving a proposed Access and Use Permit Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Public Service Company of Colorado allowing access and use of City owned property located at 1801 South Josephine Street to install and maintain utility infrastructure, in Council District 6. Approves an Access and Use Permit Agreement with the Public Service Company of Colorado allowing access and use of City owned property located at 1801 South Josephine Street to install and maintain utility infrastructure, in Council District 6 (FINAN-202577893). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-1-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-25-2025. 25-0218 adopted Pass
  22. 19 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Wolters Kluwer ELM Solutions, Inc. for continual use and support of the Passport Enterprise Legal Management software citywide . Amends a contract with Wolters Kluwer ELM Solutions, Inc. to add $370,000.00 for a new total of $3,132,283.00 and add one year for a new end date of 08-31-2025 for continual use and support of the Passport Enterprise Legal Management software, citywide (TECHS-201948298-00/TECHS-202474421-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-1-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-25-2025. 25-0233 adopted Pass
  23. 20 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Insight Public Sector, Inc., for Amazon Web Services, citywide. Approves a Purchase Order with Insight Public Sector Inc. for $1,967,100.00 for Amazon Web Services, citywide (PO-00162648). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-1-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-25-2025. 25-0238 adopted Pass
  24. 21 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
  25. 22 A resolution granting a revocable permit to Anderson-ORP Trust, to encroach into the right-of-way between 3925 North Race Street and 3924 North Race Street. Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to Anderson-ORP Trust, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right-of-way with a 12-inch diameter storm sewer line across Race Street between 3925 North Race Street and 3924 North Race Street, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-25-2025. 25-0214 adopted Pass
  26. 23 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as North Cherokee Street, located at the intersection of West 5th Avenue and North Cherokee Street. Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as North Cherokee Street, located at the intersection of West 5th Avenue and North Cherokee Street, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-25-2025. 25-0215 adopted Pass
  27. 24 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Livable Cities Studio, Inc. for architectural and engineering design services for La Alma-Lincoln Park at 1265 Mariposa St. in Council District 3. Approves a contract with Livable Cities Studio, Inc. for $1,331,374.00 and a term of two-years for architectural and engineering design services for La Alma-Lincoln Park at 1265 Mariposa St. in Council District 3 (202577826). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-1-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-25-2025. 25-0216 adopted Pass
  28. 25 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Front Range Fire Apparatus, Limited, for the purchase of two replacement Pierce Velocity Pumpers and one replacement Pierce Velocity Ascendant Midmount Platform, citywide. Approves a purchase order with FRONT RANGE FIRE APPARATUS for $4,103,738.00 for the purchase of two replacement Pierce Velocity Pumpers (2025-035 & 2025-037) and one replacement Pierce Velocity Ascendant Midmount Platform (2025-036), citywide (PO-00162475). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-1-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-25-2025. 25-0222 adopted Pass
  29. 26 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as: 1) South Wolff Street, located at the intersection of South Wolff Street and West Exposition Avenue; 2) West Ada Place, located at the intersection of West Ada Place and South Wolff Street; 3) West Ada Place, located at the intersection of West Ada Place and Morrison Road; and 4) Morrison Road, located at the intersection of Morrison Road and West Ada Place. Dedicates four City-owned parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) South Wolff Street, located at the intersection of South Wolff Street and West Exposition Avenue, 2) West Ada Place, located at the intersection of West Ada Place and South Wolff Street, 3) West Ada Place, located at the intersection of West Ada Place and Morrison Road, and 4) Morrison Road, located at the intersection of Morrison Road and West Ada Place, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-25-2025. 25-0223 adopted Pass
  30. 27 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as: 1) North Bellaire Street, located at the intersection of North Bellaire Street and East 11th Avenue; 2) East 10th Avenue, located at the intersection of East 10th Avenue and North Bellaire Street; 3) North Bellaire Street, located at the intersection of North Bellaire Street and East 9th Avenue; 4) North Ash Street, located at the intersection of North Ash Street and East 11th Avenue; 5) East 10th Avenue, located near the intersection of East 10th Avenue and North Ash Street; 6) North Albion Street, located at the intersection of North Albion Street and East 9th Avenue; 7) East 8th Place, located at the intersection of East 8th Place and North Colorado Boulevard; 8) North Albion Street, located at the intersection of North Albion Street and East 8th Avenue; 9) East 8th Place, located at the intersection of East 8th Place and North Albion Street; 10) North Ash Street, located at the intersection of North Ash Street and East 8th Avenue; and 11) East 8th Place, located at the intersection of East 8th Place and North Bellaire Street. Dedicates eleven City-owned parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) North Bellaire Street, located at the intersection of North Bellaire Street and East 11th Avenue, 2) East 10th Avenue, located at the intersection of East 10th Avenue and North Bellaire Street, 3) North Bellaire Street, located at the intersection of North Bellaire Street and East 9th Avenue, 4) North Ash Street, located at the intersection of North Ash Street and East 11th Avenue, 5) East 10th Avenue, located near the intersection of East 10th Avenue and North Ash Street, 6) North Albion Street, located at the intersection of North Albion Street and East 9th Avenue, 7) East 8th Place, located at the intersection of East 8th Place and North Colorado Boulevard, 8) North Albion Street, located at the intersection of North Albion Street and East 8th Avenue, 9) East 8th Place, located at the intersection of East 8th Place and North Albion Street, 10) North Ash Street, located at the intersection of North Ash Street and East 8th Avenue, and 11) East 8th Place, located at the intersection of East 8th Place and North Bellaire Street, in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-25-2025. 25-0224 adopted Pass
  31. 28 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as: 1) South Sheridan Boulevard, located near the intersection of West Kentucky Avenue and South Sheridan Boulevard; 2) South Sheridan Boulevard, located near the intersection of West Kentucky Avenue and South Sheridan Boulevard; 3) South Sheridan Boulevard, located near the intersection of West Kentucky Avenue and South Sheridan Boulevard; and 4) South Sheridan Boulevard, located near the intersection of West Kentucky Avenue and South Sheridan Boulevard. Dedicates four City-owned parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) South Sheridan Boulevard, located near the intersection of West Kentucky Avenue and South Sheridan Boulevard, 2) South Sheridan Boulevard, located near the intersection of West Kentucky Avenue and South Sheridan Boulevard, 3) South Sheridan Boulevard, located near the intersection of West Kentucky Avenue and South Sheridan Boulevard, and 4) South Sheridan Boulevard, located near the intersection of West Kentucky Avenue and South Sheridan Boulevard, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-25-2025. 25-0236 adopted Pass
  32. 29 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as East Union Avenue, located at the intersection of East Union Avenue and South Niagara Street. Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as East Union Avenue, located at the intersection of East Union Avenue and South Niagara Street, in Council District 4. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-25-2025. 25-0237 adopted Pass
  33. 30 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
  34. 31 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Village Collaborative for services related to the temporary safe outdoor site at 13th and Quivas, in Council District 3. Amends a contract with Colorado Village Collaborative (CVC) to add 3 months for a new end date of 3-31-2025 for services related to the temporary safe outdoor site at 13th and Quivas, in Council District 3 (HOST-202477563-04/HOST-202157407). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-1-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-15-2025. 25-0024 adopted Pass
  35. 32 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Second Chance Center, Inc. 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. Amends a contract with Second Chance Center, Inc. to add $895,416.00 for a new total of $4,253,226.00 and add one year for a new end date of 12-31-2025 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 (ENVHL-202158589-00/SAFTY-202477346-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-1-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-26-2025. 25-0225 adopted Pass
  36. 33 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 “Ryan White Part A FY25” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for $1,406,203.00 and through 02-28-2026 concerning the Ryan White Program Part A response to provide care, treatment, and supportive services to persons living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area, citywide (ENVHL-202578046-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-1-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-26-2025. 25-0227 adopted Pass
  37. 34 page break
  38. 35 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION ▶ jump to 26:14
  39. 36 Finance & Governance Committee
  40. 37 A bill for an ordinance designating certain properties as being required for public use and authorizing use and acquisition thereof by negotiation or through condemnation proceedings of fee simple, easement and other interests, including any rights and interests related or appurtenant to properties designated as needed for the East Colfax Avenue Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) from Yosemite St. to Broadway. Grants the authority to acquire, through negotiated purchase or condemnation, all or any portion of any property interest as needed for the installment of East Colfax Avenue Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) from Yosemite St. to Broadway. This includes partial fee acquisitions, easement interests, access rights, improvements, licenses and permits as part of the project, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-25-2025. 25-0219 ordered published
  41. 38 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
  42. 39 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3115 West 8th Avenue in Villa Park. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-D to E-RX-3, located at 3115 West 8th Avenue in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-25-2025. 25-0046 ordered published with a future required public hearing
  43. 40 A bill for an ordinance approving a filing fee change for the Board of Adjustment, per Denver Zoning Code Section 12.3.3.4.B. Approves a filing fee change for the Board of Adjustments, per Denver Zoning Code Section 12.3.3.4.B., citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-25-2025. 25-0235 ordered published
  44. 41 page break
  45. 42 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
  46. 43 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority, to administer the Denver Health Tax Fund for the purpose of funding and supporting Denver Health in its provision of: Emergency and Trauma Care; Primary Medical Care; Mental Health Care; Drug and Alcohol Use Recovery; and Pediatric Care services, all of which are within the ongoing care and services being provided by Denver Health in and by its hospital, clinics and care teams, citywide. Approves an intergovernmental agreement contract with Denver Health & Hospital Authority for two years with an end date of 12-31-2026 to administer the Denver Health Tax Fund for the purpose of funding and supporting Denver Health in its provision of: Emergency and Trauma Care; Primary Medical Care; Mental Health Care; Drug and Alcohol Use Recovery; and Pediatric Care services, all of which are within the ongoing care and services being provided by Denver Health in and by its hospital, clinics and care teams, citywide (ENVHL-202578269). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-1-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-26-2025. 25-0226 ordered published
  47. 44 South Platte River Committee
  48. 45 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 627 South Lipan Street in Athmar Park. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-B to I-MX-3, located at 627 South Lipan Street, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-26-2025. 25-0153 ordered published with a future required public hearing
  49. 46 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
  50. 47 Finance & Governance Committee
  51. 48 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a capital equipment purchase from the Climate Protection Special Revenue Fund. Approves the capital equipment purchase of vehicles from the Climate Protection Fund (SRF 11880) to support operations of the Denver Police Department, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-11-2025. This item was postponed at the 2-24-2025 meeting until 3-3-2025. 25-0167 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass ▶ jump to 26:49
  52. 49 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1711, Series of 2024 to change the appropriation program for the transfer to Innovation Fund Projects (ZI902). Amends Ordinance No. 1711, Series 2024 as an administrative action to correct the appropriation program for the transfer to Innovation Fund Projects, citywide (ZI902). The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-18-2025. 25-0203 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  53. 50 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Permanent Easement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Land Conservancy, for a permanent easement for utilities at 1498 North Irving Street to Urban Land Conservancy d/b/a Avondale Commons, LLC in Council District 3. Approves a permanent easement for utilities at 1498 North Irving Street to Urban Land Conservancy d/b/a Avondale Commons, LLC in Council District 3 for the amount of $18,637.50 with no end date. (FINAN-202577719). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-18-2025. 25-0205 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  54. 51 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Prevention and Control, Prescribed Burn Services, Fuel Reduction/Mitigation, Training, and Other Activities as Described to allow Colorado Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Prevention and Other Activities as Described, and to allow access to Denver Mountain Parks to activities. Approves an Agreement and License to Enter Upon Land For: Prescribed Burn Services, Fuel Reduction/Mitigation, Training, and Other Activities as Described to allow Colorado Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Prevention and Control access to Denver Mountain Parks to conduct fire management activities from 03-01-2025 to 03-01-2035 (PARKS-202472236-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-18-2025. 25-0207 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  55. 52 page break
  56. 53 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
  57. 54 A bill for an ordinance amending Sections 39-121(3)a. of the Revised Municipal Code of the City and County of Denver regarding the Schedule for Use of Facilities, specifically for the Denver Zoological Gardens. Amends Sections 39-121(3)a. of the Revised Municipal Code of the City and County of Denver regarding the Schedule for Use of Facilities, specifically for the Denver Zoological Gardens, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-18-2025. 25-0195 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  58. 55 A bill for an ordinance amending Section 39-121 of the Revised Municipal Code of the City and County of Denver to add Facility Use fees regarding certain facilities at and within Dedisse Park. Amends Section 39-121 of the Revised Municipal Code of the City and County of Denver to add Facility Use fees regarding certain facilities at and within Dedisse Park. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-18-2025. 25-0196 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  59. 56 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
  60. 57 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and School District No. 1 in the City and County of Denver and the State of Colorado, to provide reliable healthy food access and food-based education for Denver's children at Bruce Randolph school, as part of the Healthy Food for Denver's Kids Initiative. Approves a grant agreement with School District No.1 In The City and County Of Denver And The State Of Colorado for $958,668 and a term of 8-01-2024 through 7-31-2027, to provide reliable healthy food access and food-based education for Denver’s children at Bruce Randolph school, as funded by Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative, in Council District 9 (ENVHL-202475621-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-9-2024. 24-1279 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  61. 58 RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT ▶ jump to 26:19
  62. 59 PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
  63. 60 RECESS
  64. 61 COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
  65. 62 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  66. 63 PROCLAMATIONS
  67. 64 PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
  68. 65 PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT ▶ jump to 31:46
  69. 66 Council President Sandoval announced that on Monday, April 7, 2025, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 25-0046 changing the zoning classification for 3115 West 8th Avenue in Villa Park; and a required public hearing on Council Bill 25-0153 changing the zoning classification for 627 South Lipan Street in Athmar Park. Any protests against Council Bills 25-0046 and 25-0153 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
  70. 67 ADJOURN
  71. 68 PENDING
  72. 69 FOR 3-17-2025
  73. 70 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for multiple properties in Chaffee Park, Sunnyside, Highland, and Jefferson Park. Approves a map amendment to rezone multiple properties in the Chaffee Park, Sunnyside, Highland, and Jefferson Park neighborhoods in Council District 1. A public hearing will be held on Monday, 3-17-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-28-2025. 25-0086
  74. 71 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 500, 501 and 551 Wazee Street in Auraria. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from C-MX-8 to D-CPV-C, located at 500, 501, and 551 Wazee Street in the Auraria statistical neighborhood, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-12-2025. This item was postponed at the 2-24-2025 meeting until 3-17-2025. If ordered published at that meeting, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 4-14-2025. 24-1312