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January 13, 2025 ·3:30 PM Final

Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber 1437 Bannock Street, Room 450

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Agenda — 85 items

  1. 1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 0:20
  2. 2 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ▶ jump to 2:05
  3. 3 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 3:06
  4. 4 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES ▶ jump to 3:49
  5. 5 Minutes of Monday, January 6, 2025. 25-0035 approved
  6. 6 COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS ▶ jump to 4:03
  7. 7 PRESENTATIONS ▶ jump to 4:13
  8. 8 COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 4:14
  9. 9 PROCLAMATIONS
  10. 10 A Proclamation on Standing Together for a Unified Denver. 25-0036 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 9:00
  11. 11 A Proclamation Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Colorado Holiday Commission and Marade. 25-0037 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 19:11
  12. 12 RESOLUTIONS
  13. 13 Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee
  14. 13 RESOLUTIONS
  15. 14 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Live Nation Worldwide, Inc. to account for a final commission payment for the 2024 calendar year, citywide. Amends a contract with Live Nation Worldwide, Inc. to add $425,000 for a new total of $2,675,000 to account for a final commission payment for the 2024 calendar year, citywide (THTRS-201952922-02 / THTRS-202477231-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-3-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-1-2025. 24-1853 adopted Pass
  16. 14 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
  17. 15 Finance & Governance Committee
  18. 16 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and AM Signal, LLC, to purchase ethernet switches and accessories used at traffic signals to support Department of Transportation and Infrastructure operations, citywide. Approves Master Purchase Order SC-00009861 with AM Signal LLC for $5,500,000.00 with an end term of 12-12-2027 to purchase Hirschmann ethernet switches and accessories used at traffic signals to support Department of Transportation and Infrastructure operations, citywide. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-3-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-31-2024. 24-1845 adopted Pass
  19. 16 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
  20. 17 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
  21. 17 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
  22. 18 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and HDR Engineering, Inc for the Burnham Yard Planning and Infrastructure Projects, in Council Districts 3 and 7. Approves a professional services on-call contract with HDR Engineering, Inc for $15,000,000 and 5 years for the Burnham Yard Planning and Infrastructure Projects, in Council Districts 3 and 7 (DOTI-202477138). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-3-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-17-2024. 24-1801 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 26:33
  23. 19 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as North Federal Boulevard, located at the intersection of West Regis Boulevard and North Federal Boulevard. Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as North Federal Boulevard, located at the intersection of West Regis Boulevard and North Federal Boulevard, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-31-2024. 24-1846 adopted Pass
  24. 20 A resolution granting a revocable permit to West 8th Partners, LLC, to encroach into the right-of-way between 621 West 8th Avenue and 607 West 8th Avenue. Approves a resolution granting a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions to West 8th Partners, LLC, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right-of-way with one (1) 12-inch storm sewer and two (2) 4-inch communication conduits located 3 to 6 feet below finished grade in the alley between 621 West 8th Avenue and 607 West 8th Avenue, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-31-2024. 24-1856 adopted Pass
  25. 21 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Hamon Infrastructure, Inc. to separate stormwater flows from the Bowles Lateral irrigation ditch, improve drainage, and alleviate high groundwater near the properties adjacent to Bowles Lateral at Saratoga Place, and improve the overall drainage and reduce street flow through for Marston Lake North Upstream of Glenbrook Pond, in City Council District 2. Approves a contract with Hamon Infrastructure, Inc. for $3,350,000 and a term of 230 days to separate stormwater flows from the Bowles Lateral irrigation ditch, improve drainage, and alleviate high groundwater near the properties adjacent to Bowles Lateral at Saratoga Place, and improve the overall drainage and reduce street flow through for Marston Lake North Upstream of Glenbrook Pond, in City Council District 2 (DOTI-202475774). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-3-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-31-2024. 24-1861 adopted Pass
  26. 22 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
  27. 23 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Montbello Organizing Committee to provide educational programs about food and food boxes and meals as part of the Healthy Food for Denver's Kids Initiative. Approves a grant agreement with Montbello Organizing Committee for $1,099,989 and a term of 8-01-2024 through 7-31-2027 to partner with low income Montbello youth and their families to provide educational programs about food and food boxes and meals as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative, in Council District 8 (ENVHL-202474858-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-3-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-9-2024. 24-1287 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 25:34
  28. 23 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
  29. 24 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Spirit of the Sun, Inc. to provide healthy food access and food-based education in their garden programs, as a part of the Healthy Food for Denver's Kids Initiative. Approves a grant agreement with Spirit of the Sun, Inc., for $968,000.07 and a term of 8-1-2024 through 7-31-2027, to provide healthy food access and food-based education in their garden programs, as funded by Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative, in Council Districts 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 (ENVHL-202474857). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-3-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-9-2024. 24-1290 adopted Pass
  30. 24 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
  31. 25 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and La Raza Services, Inc. to continue to provide culturally appropriate community engagement services to recipients of the Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) program. Amends a contract with La Raza Services, Inc., doing business as Servicios de La Raza, by adding $2,700,000 for a new total of $7,300,000 and 12 months for a new end date of 12-31-2025 to continue to provide culturally appropriate community engagement services to recipients of the Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) program, citywide (ENVHL-202472789). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-3-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-4-2024. 24-1704 adopted Pass
  32. 25 A bill for an ordinance amending Article V, Chapter 24 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC) to remove certain limitations applicable to needle exchange and treatment referral programs. Amends Article V, Chapter 24 of the DRMC to remove certain limitations applicable to needle exchange and treatment referral programs. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-18-2024. 24-1791 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass ▶ jump to 32:15
  33. 26 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Children's Advocacy Center to continue providing child forensic interviews, citywide. Amends an agreement with Denver Children's Advocacy Center (DCAC) to add $290,000 for a new total of $910,000 and to add one (1) year with an end date of 12-31-2025 to continue providing child forensic interviews, citywide (POLIC-202266018-00/POLIC-202477189-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-3-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-1-2025. 24-1850 adopted Pass
  34. 26 Block Vote approved the Consent Agenda Pass ▶ jump to 117:03
  35. 27 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Clayton Early Learning to provide Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) to Head Start and Early Head Start awardees as a delegate agency of Denver Great Kids Head Start (DGKHS), citywide. Amends a contract with Clayton Early Learning to add $97,429.45 for a new total of $2,452,103.75 to provide Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) to Head Start and Early Head Start awardees as a delegate agency of Denver Great Kids Head Start (DGKHS), citywide (MOEAI-202476819-01/MOEAI-202474471-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-3-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-1-2025. 24-1852 adopted Pass
  36. 28 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Housing Connector to provide landlord engagement in support of the All In Mile High Initiative and HOST's Shelter and Stability program, citywide. Amends a contract with Housing Connector to add $900,000 for a new total of $1,300,000 and extend contract term through 12-31-2025 to provide landlord engagement in support of the All In Mile High Initiative and HOST’s Shelter and Stability program, citywide (HOST-202477324-02/HOST-202370868). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-3-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-1-2025. 24-1854 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 28:35
  37. 29 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Mile High Montessori Early Learning Centers to provide Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) to Head Start and Early Head Start awardees as a delegate agency of Denver Great Kids Head Start (DGKHS), citywide. Approves a contract with Mile High Montessori Early Learning Centers for $3,069,668.15 to provide Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) to Head Start and Early Head Start awardees as a delegate agency of Denver Great Kids Head Start (DGKHS), citywide (MOEAI-202476980-01/MOEAI-202474486-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-3-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-1-2025. 24-1857 adopted Pass
  38. 30 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Sewall Child Development Center to provide Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) to Head Start and Early Head Start awardees as a delegate agency of Denver Great Kids Head Start (DGKHS), citywide. Amends a contract with Sewall Child Development Center to add $15,129.15, for a total of $658,922.60 to provide Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) to Head Start and Early Head Start awardees as a delegate agency of Denver Great Kids Head Start (DGKHS), citywide (MOEAI-202476979-01/MOEAI-202474510-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-3-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-1-2025. 24-1858 adopted Pass
  39. 31 South Platte River Committee
  40. 32 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 Transportation concerning the “Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Grant” program and the funding therefor. Approves an intergovernmental grant agreement between the City and County of Denver and the USDOT Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Grant program to accept $35,475,000 in federal funding for planned infrastructure projects, in Council District 9 (DOTI-202477031). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-3-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-4-2024. 24-1752 adopted Pass
  41. 33 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado Department of Transportation concerning the “South Platte River Trail Construction: Bayaud Ave to Phil Milstein Park” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for grant funding with capacity of $11,600,000.00 (Federal Funds $8,500,000.00, State Funds $1,000,000.00, and CCD Funds $2,100,000.00) with end date of 01-04-2034 for the South Platte River Trail, Phil Milstein Park and Bayaud Ave project, in Council District 7 (DOTI-202477071). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-3-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-1-2025. 24-1849 adopted Pass
  42. 34 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
  43. 35 Finance & Governance Committee
  44. 36 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1498, Series of 2024 to change the Fund number for the transfer out of Convention Center Special Revenue Fund to Fund 15607. Amends Council Bill No. CB24-1498 to correct the fund number for the transfer from the Convention Center Special Revenue Fund (15607). The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-31-2024. 24-1862 ordered published
  45. 37 A bill for an ordinance authorizing expenditures in the Human Services Special Revenue Fund based on a letter of intent from the State of Colorado to award funding to the City and County of Denver for the “Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)” program for the 2025 program year. Appropriates budget based on a letter of intent from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) to fund the Community Services Block Grant program. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-31-2024. 24-1863 ordered published
  46. 38 page break
  47. 39 South Platte River Committee
  48. 40 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of the alley at 3715 Chestnut Place, with reservations. Vacates a portion of the alley at 3715 Chestnut Place, with reservations, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-1-2025. 24-1848 ordered published
  49. 41 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
  50. 42 Finance & Governance Committee
  51. 43 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the General Government Special Revenue Fund Series for the “Denver Health and Hospital Authority Tax Fund” Program. Establishes the “Denver Health and Hospital Authority Tax Fund” Special Revenue Fund, as approved by Denver voters through Referred Ballot Measure 2Q in the November 2024 election, which will receive sales tax revenue to fund Denver Health and Hospital Authority (DHHA). The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-24-2024. 24-1840 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  52. 44 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a capital equipment purchase from the Public Health State Grants Special Revenue Fund. Approves the capital equipment purchase of a vehicle from the Department of Public Health and Environment (DPHE), "Criminal Justice Early Intervention Grant" program, an award from the Colorado Behavioral Health Administration. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-24-2024. 24-1841 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  53. 45 page break
  54. 46 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
  55. 47 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and University of Colorado at Denver, to provide technical services for studies, inspections, assessments, project management, analysis, research, and general engineering related activities, citywide. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with University of Colorado at Denver to add 2 years to current term with an end date of 6-30-2027 to provide technical services for studies, inspections, assessments, project management, analysis, research, and general engineering related activities, citywide. No change to contract amount (DOTI-202476547-01/202262800-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-27-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-24-2024. 24-1817 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  56. 48 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the turnaround easement, in its entirety, established in General Note 16 and depicted on Sheet 2 of the Denver 60 Filing No. 1 subdivision plat, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2023101989, located at 4498 North Rifle Street and 4496 North Rifle Street. Relinquishes the turnaround easement No. 16 in the General Notes established in the Denver 60 Filing No. 1 Plat located at 4498 North Rifle Street and 4496 North Rifle Street, in Council District 11. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-27-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-24-2024. 24-1819 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  57. 49 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado School of Mines, to provide technical services for studies, inspections, assessments, project management, analysis, research, and general engineering related activities, citywide. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Colorado School of Mines to add 2 years to current term for a new end date of 6-30-2027 to provide technical services for studies, inspections, assessments, project management, analysis, research, and general engineering related activities, citywide. No change to the contract capacity (DOTI-202476546-01/202262798-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-27-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-24-2024. 24-1834 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  58. 50 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
  59. 51 A bill for an ordinance amending Article V, Chapter 24 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC) to remove certain limitations applicable to needle exchange and treatment referral programs. Amends Article V, Chapter 24 of the DRMC to remove certain limitations applicable to needle exchange and treatment referral programs. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-18-2024. 24-1791 ▶ jump to 32:15
  60. 52 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and School District No. 1, to support Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) funds in support of the Denver Great Kids Head Start (DGKHS) program, citywide. Amends a contract with School District Number One (Denver Public Schools) to add $83,585.81 for a new total of $3,640,428.65 to support Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) funds in support of the Denver Great Kids Head Start (DGKHS) program, citywide (MOEAI- 202474473-01/LEGACY: MOEAI-202476982-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-27-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-25-2024. 24-1820 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  61. 53 South Platte River Committee
  62. 54 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Menalto III, LLC, for the sale of a city-owned parcel located at approximately 3575 North Chestnut Place in District 9. Approves a purchase & sale agreement with Menalto III, LLC, for the sale of a 118-square-foot city-owned parcel located at approximately 3575 North Chestnut Place for $14,750.00 in District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-27-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-25-2024. 24-1839 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  63. 55 RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
  64. 56 page break
  65. 57 PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
  66. 59 RECESS
  67. 60 COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
  68. 61 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  69. 62 PROCLAMATIONS
  70. 63 A Proclamation Recognizing January 28, 2025 as “Dr. E. Laquilla Phillips Day.” 25-0038 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 120:13
  71. 64 PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
  72. 65 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
  73. 66 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1000 South Logan Street in Washington Park West. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-RH-3A to U-MX-3, located at 1000 South Logan Street in the Washington Park West statistical neighborhood in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-5-2024. 24-1490 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass ▶ jump to 128:13
  74. 67 South Platte River Committee
  75. 68 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1691 Chestnut Place in Union Station. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from PUD 531 to C-MX-20, located at 1691 Chestnut Place in the Union Station statistical neighborhood in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-13-2024. 24-1491 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass ▶ jump to 154:17
  76. 69 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
  77. 70 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1090 North Hooker Street in Villa Park. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-D1x to U-RH-2.5, located at 1090 Hooker Street in the Villa Park statistical neighborhood in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-5-2024. 24-1581 placed upon final consideration and do pass Fail ▶ jump to 177:37
  78. 71 PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
  79. 72 ADJOURN
  80. 73 PENDING
  81. 74 FOR 1-27-2025
  82. 75 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 and was further postponed at the 10-14-2024 meeting to 1-27-2025. 24-0878
  83. 76 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2000 South Bannock Street in Overland. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from I-A,UO-2 to C-RX-5, located at 2000 South Bannock Street in District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-11-2024. 24-1772
  84. 77 FOR 2-3-2025
  85. 78 A bill for an ordinance amending the Denver Zoning Code, concerning map amendments. Amends the Denver Zoning Code to update the map amendment (rezoning) process and review criteria to refresh the rezoning process to better incorporate Denver’s values and priorities. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-17-2024. 24-1797