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December 23, 2024 ·3:30 PM Final

Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber 1437 Bannock Street, Room 450

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Agenda — 69 items

  1. 1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 1:46
  2. 2 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ▶ jump to 2:17
  3. 3 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 3:18
  4. 4 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES ▶ jump to 3:53
  5. 5 Minutes of Monday, December 16, 2024. 24-1844 approved
  6. 6 COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
  7. 7 PRESENTATIONS
  8. 8 COMMUNICATIONS
  9. 9 PROCLAMATIONS
  10. 10 RESOLUTIONS ▶ jump to 18:18
  11. 11 Finance & Governance Committee
  12. 12 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District. Approves the appointments to the Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District of Juan Padro, Paul Addo, and Margaux Askeland for a term ending on 11-30-2027 or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-10-2024. 24-1771 adopted Pass
  13. 13 page break
  14. 13 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
  15. 14 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
  16. 14 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
  17. 15 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as 1) Public Alley, bounded by South Broadway, East Iliff Avenue, South Lincoln Street, and East Wesley Avenue; and 2) South Broadway, located near the intersection of South Broadway and East Wesley Avenue. Dedicates two City-owned parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) Public Alley, bounded by South Broadway, East Iliff Avenue, South Lincoln Street, and East Wesley Avenue, and 2) South Broadway, located near the intersection of South Broadway and East Wesley Avenue, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-10-2024. 24-1774 adopted Pass
  18. 15 A bill for an ordinance amending section 18-95 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC) regarding the salary of the District Attorney. Amends Section 18-95 of the DRMC to amend the salary of the District Attorney for the four-year term beginning 2025 through 2028. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-4-2024. 24-1763 amended Pass ▶ jump to 11:22
  19. 16 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as: 1) East Ohio Avenue, located at the intersection of South University Boulevard and East Ohio Avenue; and 2) Public Alley, bounded by East Ohio Avenue, South Bonnie Brae Boulevard, and South University Boulevard. Dedicates two City-owned parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) East Ohio Avenue, located at the intersection of South University Boulevard and East Ohio Avenue, and 2) Public Alley, bounded by East Ohio Avenue, South Bonnie Brae Boulevard, and South University Boulevard, in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-10-2024. 24-1777 adopted Pass
  20. 16 A bill for an ordinance amending section 18-95 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC) regarding the salary of the District Attorney. Amends Section 18-95 of the DRMC to amend the salary of the District Attorney for the four-year term beginning 2025 through 2028. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-4-2024. 24-1763 placed upon final consideration and do pass as amended Pass ▶ jump to 17:11
  21. 17 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as West Regis Boulevard, located near the intersection of West Regis Boulevard and North Julian Street. Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as West Regis Boulevard, located near the intersection of West Regis Boulevard and North Julian Street, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-10-2024. 24-1779 adopted Pass
  22. 17 Block Vote approved the Consent Agenda Pass ▶ jump to 19:39
  23. 18 page break
  24. 19 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
  25. 20 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Elevation Community Land Trust to support the State of Colorado's Infrastructure and Strong Communities Grant Program, in Council District 9. Approves the funding agreement between the City and County of Denver and Elevation Community Land Trust in the amount of $2,500,000 to support the State of Colorado’s Infrastructure and Strong Communities Grant Program, in Council District 9 (HOST-202475177). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-13-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-27-2024. 24-1700 adopted Pass
  26. 21 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to coordinate a rehousing collaborative to provide rapid rehousing services to people experiencing homelessness in Denver, citywide. Amends a contract with Colorado Coalition for the Homeless that will extend the contract term for one additional year with a new end date of 12-31-2025 to coordinate a rehousing collaborative to provide rapid rehousing services to people experiencing homelessness in Denver, citywide (HOST-202477018-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-13-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-4-2024. 24-1745 adopted Pass
  27. 22 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
  28. 23 Finance & Governance Committee
  29. 24 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Regional Transportation District (RTD) to administer the RTD Ecopass program for all qualified Denver employees, citywide. Approves an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Regional Transportation District (RTD) for $250,778.00 and an end date of 12-31-2025 to administer the RTD Ecopass program for all qualified Denver employees, citywide (CSAHR-202475896). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-13-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-10-2024. 24-1776 ordered published ▶ jump to 8:54
  30. 25 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
  31. 26 A bill approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado Department of Public Safety, Colorado Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA), concerning the "CATPA-Metropolitan Auto Theft Task Force (C-MATT)" program and the funding therefor. Approves a Grant Award from the Colorado Department of Public Safety, Colorado Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA) accepting $951,750 in funds to address motor vehicle theft and authorizes the purchase of capital equipment, citywide (POLIC-202476336). The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-11-2024. 24-1773 ordered published
  32. 27 LATE FILINGS - BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
  33. 28 A bill for an ordinance amending Division 2 of Article IV of Chapter of the Revised Municipal Code of the City and County of Denver concerning purchases. Approves an update to the Denver Revised Municipal Code Chapter 20 Article IV to increase the formal bidding threshold to $150,000 and the informal bidding threshold to less than $150,000, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-17-2024. Council President Sandoval approved this item’s late filing on 12-19-2024. 24-1807 suspended Rules of Procedure to allow late filing Pass ▶ jump to 5:44
  34. 29 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
  35. 30 Finance & Governance Committee
  36. 31 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from General Fund Contingency and appropriations to agency General Fund budgets. Rescinds $4,610,000 from General Fund Contingency, and authorizes appropriations in the General Fund, authorizes cash transfers, and authorizes an appropriation in the Volume-Based Trash Pricing Special Revenue Fund to address 2024 unbudgeted needs. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-3-2024. 24-1710 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  37. 31 A bill for an ordinance amending Division 2 of Article IV of Chapter of the Revised Municipal Code of the City and County of Denver concerning purchases. Approves an update to the Denver Revised Municipal Code Chapter 20 Article IV to increase the formal bidding threshold to $150,000 and the informal bidding threshold to less than $150,000, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-17-2024. Council President Sandoval approved this item’s late filing on 12-19-2024. 24-1807 ordered published ▶ jump to 5:44
  38. 32 A bill for an ordinance authorizing an appropriation in the High Line Canal/Yale Avenue Fund (38433). Approves receipt and appropriation of $500,000 in funds from Arapahoe County related to partial funding for the Highline Canal Trail/Yale Ave Improvements project, in Council District 4. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-3-2024. 24-1760 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  39. 33 A bill for an ordinance authorizing expenditures in the Public Health Special Revenue Fund based on a letter of intent from the United States Department of Health and Human Services to award funding to the City and County of Denver for the “Ryan White Part A” program for fiscal year 2025. Appropriates budget based on a letter of intent to fund the “Ryan White Part A Grant” program for program year 2025, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-3-2024. 24-1761 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  40. 34 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and appropriation in the City Council General Fund to make a cash transfer to and appropriations in the City Council Special Revenue Fund. Rescinds $38,908 from City Council Districts 2024 General Fund appropriations and authorizes appropriations to transfer cash to the City Council Special Revenue Fund. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-3-2024. 24-1762 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  41. 35 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
  42. 36 A bill for an ordinance approving the termination and dissolution of the 20th Street Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District and directing that the remaining funds thereof, after payment of outstanding expenses, be transferred to and used by the Ballpark Denver General Improvement District within the property formerly located within said local maintenance district. Approves the termination and dissolution of the 20th Street Pedestrian Mall local maintenance district and directing that the remaining funds thereof, after payment of outstanding expenses, be transferred to and used by the Ballpark Denver General Improvement District within the property formerly located within said local maintenance district, in Council Districts 9 and 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-3-2024. 24-1731 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  43. 37 A bill for an ordinance approving the termination and dissolution of the 22nd Street and Park Avenue West Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District and directing that the remaining funds thereof, after payment of outstanding expenses, be transferred to and used by the Ballpark Denver General Improvement District within the property formerly located within said local maintenance district. Approves the termination and dissolution of the 22nd Street and Park Avenue West Pedestrian Mall local maintenance district and directing that the remaining funds thereof, after payment of outstanding expenses, be transferred to and used by the Ballpark Denver General Improvement District within the property formerly located within said local maintenance district, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-3-2024. 24-1732 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  44. 38 A bill for an ordinance approving the termination and dissolution of the Broadway Viaduct Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District and directing that the remaining funds thereof, after payment of outstanding expenses, be transferred to and used by the Ballpark Denver General Improvement District within the property formerly located within said local maintenance district. Approves the termination and dissolution of the Broadway Viaduct Pedestrian Mall local maintenance district and directing that the remaining funds thereof, after payment of outstanding expenses, be transferred to and used by the Ballpark Denver General Improvement District within the property formerly located within said local maintenance district, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-3-2024. 24-1733 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  45. 39 A bill for an ordinance approving the termination and dissolution of the Consolidated Larimer Street Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District and directing that the remaining funds thereof, after payment of outstanding expenses, be transferred to and used by the Ballpark Denver General Improvement District within the property formerly located within said local maintenance district. Approves the termination and dissolution of the Consolidated Larimer Street Pedestrian Mall local maintenance district and directing that the remaining funds thereof, after payment of outstanding expenses, be transferred to and used by the Ballpark Denver General Improvement District within the property formerly located within said local maintenance district, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-3-2024. 24-1734 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  46. 40 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
  47. 41 A bill for an ordinance amending section 18-95 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC) regarding the salary of the District Attorney. Amends Section 18-95 of the DRMC to amend the salary of the District Attorney for the four-year term beginning 2025 through 2028. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-4-2024. 24-1763 ▶ jump to 10:12
  48. 42 South Platte River Committee
  49. 43 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing an easement, in its entirety, reserved in Ordinance No. 54, Series of 1926, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Book 3927, Page 516, located at 2763 Blake Street. Relinquishes the easement in its entirety established in the vacating Ordinance No. 54, Series of 1926 located at 2763 Blake Street, in Council District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-6-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-4-2024. 24-1726 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  50. 44 RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT ▶ jump to 8:24
  51. 45 PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT ▶ jump to 19:56
  52. 46 RECESS
  53. 47 COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
  54. 48 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  55. 49 PROCLAMATIONS
  56. 50 PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
  57. 51 PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT ▶ jump to 19:59
  58. 52 ADJOURN ▶ jump to 20:52
  59. 53 page break
  60. 54 PENDING
  61. 55 FOR 1-6-2025
  62. 56 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 950 & 970 North Federal Boulevard in Sun Valley. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-MX-3 and E-MX-3, UO-1, UO-2 to C-MX-8, located at 950 and 970 North Federal Boulevard in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-13-2024. 24-1588
  63. 57 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for multiple properties in Indian Creek, University Hills, Goldsmith, Virginia Village and Washington Virginia Vale. Approves a map amendment to rezone multiple properties in the Goldsmith, University Hills, Indian Creek, Washington Virginia Vale and Virginia Village neighborhoods, in Council Districts 4, 5, and 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-19-2024. 24-1644
  64. 58 FOR 1-13-2025
  65. 59 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
  66. 60 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
  67. 61 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
  68. 62 FOR 1-27-2025
  69. 63 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