City Council
Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber 1437 Bannock Street, Room 450
Agenda — 91 items
- 1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- 2 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
- 3 ROLL CALL
- 4 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
- 5 Minutes of Monday, August 5, 2024.
- 6 COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
- 7 PRESENTATIONS
- 8 COMMUNICATIONS
- 9 PROCLAMATIONS
- 10 A Proclamation Honoring Denver Police Surgeons Dr. Frank Dulin and Dr. Robert M Campbell.
- 11 RESOLUTIONS
- 12 Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee
- 12 RESOLUTIONS
- 13 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Advanced Network Management Inc. for a wireless access point refresh to include hardware, licensing, installation, and professional services. Approves a contract with Advanced Network Management Inc., for $1,079,811.40 and 5 years for an end date of 6-30-2029 for a wireless access point refresh to include hardware, licensing, installation, and professional services, citywide. This is a USAC E-rate procurement - Denver Public Library portion of the expense will be 20% or $215,962.28 (BOOKS-202473913). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-31-2024.
- 13 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
- 14 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and HNTB CORPORATION concerning on-call geospatial support services at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with HNTB Corporation by adding two years for a new end date of 11-21-2026 to provide on-call airport related geospatial services at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11 (PLANE-202054609/PLANE-202473361). No change to contract amount. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-31-2024.
- 14 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and LCM Architects, LLC to provide consulting services for ADA compliance, citywide. Amends a contract with LCM Architects, LLC by adding 18 months for a new end date of 7-01-2026 to continue to provide consulting services for ADA compliance, citywide (HRCRS-202473791-01/HRCRS-202158657-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-31-2024. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Lewis called out this item at the 8-12-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 8-19-2024.
- 15 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and Woolpert, Inc. concerning on-call geospatial support services at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with Woolpert, Inc., by adding two years for a new end date of 11-21-2026 to provide on-call airport related geospatial services at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11 (PLANE-202473362/PLANE-202158904). No change to contract amount. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-31-2024.
- 15 Block Vote
- 16 Finance & Governance Committee
- 17 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Community Corrections Board. Approves the Mayoral appointment of Tara Reeb to the Community Corrections Board for a term beginning 8-01-2024 through 7-31-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-23-2024. This item was postponed at the 8-5-2024 meeting until 8-12-2024.
- 18 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Health & Hospital Authority Board of Directors. Approves the Mayoral appointment of Chris Watney to the Denver Health & Hospital Authority Board of Directors for a term of 8-12-2024 through 8-11-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-30-2024.
- 19 A resolution declaring the intent of the City and County of Denver, Colorado to use its best efforts to issue housing revenue bonds or mortgage credit certificates to provide financing of residential facilities for low- and middle-income families or persons; prescribing certain terms and conditions of such bonds and certificates; and containing other provisions relating to the proposed issuance of such bonds and certificates. Declares the intent of the City and County of Denver, Colorado, to use its best efforts to issue housing revenue bonds or mortgage credit certificates to provide financing of residential facilities for low-and middle-income families or persons, and containing other provisions relating to the proposed issuance of such bonds and certificates, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-30-2024.
- 20 A resolution approving the City Council re-appointment of Alfredo Reyes to the Citizen Oversight Board. Approves the City Council re-appointment of Alfredo Reyes to the Citizen Oversight Board for a term effective immediately and expiring on 8-1-2028, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-30-2024.
- 21 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
- 22 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of Denver International Business Center Filing No. 11. Approves a subdivision plat known as Denver International Business Center Filing No. 11 located between East 71st and 72nd Avenues, and Pena Boulevard, and North Tower Road, in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-30-2024.
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- 24 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
- 25 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Catholic Charities to provide Head Start and Early Head Start services to 144 children and their families as a delegate agency of Denver Great Kids Head Start (DGHKHS), in Council Districts 1, 3, 7, 8, and 9. Approves a contract with Catholic Charities for $1,185,43.17 and an end date of 6-30-2025 to provide Head Start and Early Head Start services to 144 children and their families as a delegate agency of Denver Great Kids Head Start (DGHKHS), in Council Districts 1, 3, 7, 8, and 9 (MOEAI-202474472). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-26-2024.
- 26 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Family Star to provide Head Start and Early Head Start to 63 children and their families as a delegate agency of Denver Great Kids Head Start, in Council Districts 1,2,3, and 7. Approves a contract with Family Star for $854,767.15 and an ending date of 6-30-2025 to provide Head Start and Early Head Start to 63 children and their families as a delegate agency of Denver Great Kids Head Start, in Council Districts 1, 2, 3, and 7 (MOEAI-202474487). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-26-2024.
- 27 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and LCM Architects, LLC to provide consulting services for ADA compliance, citywide. Amends a contract with LCM Architects, LLC by adding 18 months for a new end date of 7-01-2026 to continue to provide consulting services for ADA compliance, citywide (HRCRS-202473791-01/HRCRS-202158657-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-31-2024. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Lewis called out this item at the 8-12-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 8-19-2024.
- 28 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 Local Affairs (DOLA) concerning the “Strong Communities Infrastructure Grant” program the funding therefor. Approves a grant from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs for $2,500,000 and an end date of 9-30-2026 for infrastructure work associated with the construction of the Denverado at Welton, creating 62 affordable condominium housing units in Council District 9 (HOST-202474475). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-31-2024.
- 29 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the sum of Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($350,000.00) made payable to the Law Office of Sean T. Olson Trust Account, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action captioned Christopher Cordova v City and County of Denver, a municipality; and Jacob Marsh an individual, which was filed in the Denver District Court, Case No. 2023CV32840. Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This resolution was approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 8-6-2024.
- 30 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the sum of Thirty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Eleven Dollars and Twenty-Nine Cents ($39,911.29) payable to the Fleet Response, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the incident which occurred on April 13, 2021, at or near the 4800 Block of North Quebec Street in Denver, Colorado, Claim No. 2021-001879. Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This resolution was approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 8-6-2024.
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- 32 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
- 33 Finance & Governance Committee
- 34 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a capital equipment purchase from the Risk Management Fund (SRF 11838) Fund for Denver Parks and Recreation. Approves the capital equipment purchase of eight (8) vehicles for use in everyday workflow for Parks & Recreation, from the Risk Management Fund (11838), citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-30-2024.
- 35 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a capital equipment purchase from the Denver Human Services Special Revenue Fund (SRF 13008). Approves the capital equipment purchase of one (1) vehicle, a pickup truck with lift bed that supports various client service programs, from the Denver Human Service (DHS) Special Revenue Fund, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-30-2024.
- 36 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
- 37 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 959 & 971 South Wolff Street in Westwood. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-G to E-TU-C, located at 959 & 971 South Wolff Street, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-30-2024.
- 38 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
- 39 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and School District Number One, to provide Head Start services to 350 children and their families as a delegate agency of Denver Great Kids Head Start, citywide. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with School District Number One (Denver Public Schools) for $3,556,842.84 and an ending date of 6-30-2025 to provide Head Start services to 350 children and their families as a delegate agency of Denver Great Kids Head Start, citywide (MOEAI-202474473). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-26-2024.
- 40 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and School District No. 1 in the City and County of Denver and State of Colorado doing business as Denver Public Schools, to provide behavioral health related programming, including a community liaison program, a behavioral health staffing pipeline and a wellness team to DPS students and families. Amends a contract with School District #1 (Denver Public Schools) by adding $861,100 for a new total of $1,722,200 and one year for a new ending date of 9-30-2025 to provided behavioral health related programming, including a community liaison program, a behavioral health staffing pipeline and a wellness team to DPS students and families, citywide (ENVHL- 202473711-01/ENVHL-202368548). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-31-2024.
- 41 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
- 42 Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee
- 43 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Public Schools, to administer the Denver Youth Employment Program. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Public Schools adding $1,500,000 for a new total of $3,000,000 and 12 months for a new end date of 1-31-2024 to administer the Denver Youth Employment Program for 2024 funding year to provide customized workforce development services for eligible Denver youth, citywide (OEDEV-202366654-00/OEDEV- 202371990-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-24-2024.
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- 45 Finance & Governance Committee
- 46 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new fund in the General Government Special Revenue Fund Series for “OHR Special Events and Programs.” Approves creating the “OHR Special Events and Programs” Fund (11891) in the General Government Special Revenue Fund Series to receive funds that support youth and community recruiting and engagement events. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-23-2024.
- 47 A bill for an ordinance authorizing capital equipment purchases in the Airport Capital Improvement and Equipment Fund and Airport Sponsor Grant Fund. Approves the purchase of capital equipment items from the Airport Operating Fund (73810) and the Airport Capital Improvement and Equipment Fund (7351) to support operation at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-23-2024.
- 48 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
- 49 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of the alley right-of-way located between West 34th Avenue and West 33rd Avenue, and between North Wyandot Street and North Zuni Street, with reservations. Vacates a portion of alley between West 34th Avenue and West 33rd Avenue and between North Wyandot Street and North Zuni Street, with reservations, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-23-2024.
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- 51 South Platte River Committee
- 52 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage and Flood Control District d/b/a Mile High Flood District for construction of the drainage and flood control improvements for South Platte River. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Urban Drainage and Flood Control District (UDFCD) doing business as Mile High Flood District (MHFD) adding $2,735,000 in MHFD funds for a new total of $8,005,000 for construction of the drainage and flood control improvements for South Platte River, in Council District 7 (202160713/202473839). No change to agreement duration. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-19-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-17-2024.
- 53 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage and Flood Control District for trail construction and flood control improvements for South Platte River downstream of Florida Avenue, between Tennessee Avenue and South Platte River Drive Overpass, in Council District 7. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Urban Drainage and Flood Control District (UDFCD), doing business as Mile High Flood District (MHFD) adding $2,400,000 ($2.2 million in CCD funds and $200,000 in UDFCD funds) for a new total of $9,420,570 for trail construction and flood control improvements for South Platte River downstream of Florida Avenue, between Tennessee Avenue and South Platte River Drive Overpass, in Council District 7 (202053889/202473736). No change to duration. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-17-2024.
- 54 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver for construction of phase one of a park along South Platte River in the Sun Valley neighborhood, in Council District 3. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver (DHA) for $8,500,000 and +3 years or upon final project completion and acceptance for construction of phase one of a park along South Platte River in the Sun Valley neighborhood, in Council District 3 (202473490). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-26-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-17-2024.
- 55 RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
- 56 PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
- 58 RECESS
- 59 COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
- 60 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
- 61 PROCLAMATIONS
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- 63 REQUIRED PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
- 64 Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee
- 65 A bill for an ordinance approving a resolution requesting the renewal and continuance of the Santa Fe Business Improvement District. Approves the renewal and continuation of the Santa Fe Business Improvement District, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-2024.
- 66 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
- 67 A bill for an ordinance designating 5086 Vrain Street as a structure for preservation. Approves a designation of the Kunsmiller House at 5086 Vrain Street as a structure of preservation, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-16-2024.
- 68 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4340-4350 South Monaco Street in Southmoor Park. Approves an map amendment to change the zoning of the property located at 4340-4350 S Monaco Street from B-4 with waivers and conditions UO-1, UO-2 to PUD-G 34 in the Southmoor Park Neighborhood, in Council District 4. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-9-2024.
- 68 A bill for an ordinance referring a question to the ballot to increase the sales and use tax by a rate of 0.50 percent and dedicating the revenue derived from the tax rate increase to fund affordable housing and related housing support services citywide subject to the approval of the voters at a special municipal election to be conducted in coordination with the state general election on November 5, 2024. Refers a question to the ballot to increase the sales and use tax by a rate of 0.50 percent to fund affordable housing and related housing support services citywide, subject to voter approval. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-7-2024.
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- 69 A bill for an ordinance referring a question to the ballot to increase the sales and use tax by a rate of 0.50 percent and dedicating the revenue derived from the tax rate increase to fund affordable housing and related housing support services citywide subject to the approval of the voters at a special municipal election to be conducted in coordination with the state general election on November 5, 2024. Refers a question to the ballot to increase the sales and use tax by a rate of 0.50 percent to fund affordable housing and related housing support services citywide, subject to voter approval. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-7-2024.
- 70 COURTESY PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS ON INTRODUCTION
- 70 A bill for an ordinance referring a question to the ballot to increase the sales and use tax by a rate of 0.50 percent and dedicating the revenue derived from the tax rate increase to fund affordable housing and related housing support services citywide subject to the approval of the voters at a special municipal election to be conducted in coordination with the state general election on November 5, 2024. Refers a question to the ballot to increase the sales and use tax by a rate of 0.50 percent to fund affordable housing and related housing support services citywide, subject to voter approval. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-7-2024.
- 71 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
- 71 A bill for an ordinance referring a question to the ballot to increase the sales and use tax by a rate of 0.50 percent and dedicating the revenue derived from the tax rate increase to fund affordable housing and related housing support services citywide subject to the approval of the voters at a special municipal election to be conducted in coordination with the state general election on November 5, 2024. Refers a question to the ballot to increase the sales and use tax by a rate of 0.50 percent to fund affordable housing and related housing support services citywide, subject to voter approval. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-7-2024.
- 72 A bill for an ordinance referring a question to the ballot to increase the sales and use tax by a rate of 0.50 percent and dedicating the revenue derived from the tax rate increase to fund affordable housing and related housing support services citywide subject to the approval of the voters at a special municipal election to be conducted in coordination with the state general election on November 5, 2024. Refers a question to the ballot to increase the sales and use tax by a rate of 0.50 percent to fund affordable housing and related housing support services citywide, subject to voter approval. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-7-2024.
- 72 A bill for an ordinance referring a question to the ballot to increase the sales and use tax by a rate of 0.50 percent and dedicating the revenue derived from the tax rate increase to fund affordable housing and related housing support services citywide subject to the approval of the voters at a special municipal election to be conducted in coordination with the state general election on November 5, 2024. Refers a question to the ballot to increase the sales and use tax by a rate of 0.50 percent to fund affordable housing and related housing support services citywide, subject to voter approval. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-7-2024.
- 73 PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
- 73 A bill for an ordinance referring a question to the ballot to increase the sales and use tax by a rate of 0.50 percent and dedicating the revenue derived from the tax rate increase to fund affordable housing and related housing support services citywide subject to the approval of the voters at a special municipal election to be conducted in coordination with the state general election on November 5, 2024. Refers a question to the ballot to increase the sales and use tax by a rate of 0.50 percent to fund affordable housing and related housing support services citywide, subject to voter approval. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-7-2024.
- 74 A bill for an ordinance referring a question to the ballot to increase the sales and use tax by a rate of 0.50 percent and dedicating the revenue derived from the tax rate increase to fund affordable housing and related housing support services citywide subject to the approval of the voters at a special municipal election to be conducted in coordination with the state general election on November 5, 2024. Refers a question to the ballot to increase the sales and use tax by a rate of 0.50 percent to fund affordable housing and related housing support services citywide, subject to voter approval. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-7-2024.
- 75 ADJOURN
- 75 A bill for an ordinance referring a question to the ballot to increase the sales and use tax by a rate of 0.50 percent and dedicating the revenue derived from the tax rate increase to fund affordable housing and related housing support services citywide subject to the approval of the voters at a special municipal election to be conducted in coordination with the state general election on November 5, 2024. Refers a question to the ballot to increase the sales and use tax by a rate of 0.50 percent to fund affordable housing and related housing support services citywide, subject to voter approval. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-7-2024.
- 76 PENDING
- 76 A bill for an ordinance referring a question to the ballot to increase the sales and use tax by a rate of 0.50 percent and dedicating the revenue derived from the tax rate increase to fund affordable housing and related housing support services citywide subject to the approval of the voters at a special municipal election to be conducted in coordination with the state general election on November 5, 2024. Refers a question to the ballot to increase the sales and use tax by a rate of 0.50 percent to fund affordable housing and related housing support services citywide, subject to voter approval. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-7-2024.
- 77 FOR 8-26-24
- 77 A bill for an ordinance referring a question to the ballot to increase the sales and use tax by a rate of 0.50 percent and dedicating the revenue derived from the tax rate increase to fund affordable housing and related housing support services citywide subject to the approval of the voters at a special municipal election to be conducted in coordination with the state general election on November 5, 2024. Refers a question to the ballot to increase the sales and use tax by a rate of 0.50 percent to fund affordable housing and related housing support services citywide, subject to voter approval. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-7-2024.
- 78 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 641 South Pearl Street in Washington Park West. Approves a map amendment to rezone 0.14 acres of property located at 641 South Pearl Street from U-SU-B to U-SU-B1, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-16-2024.
- 78 A bill for an ordinance referring a question to the ballot to increase the sales and use tax by a rate of 0.50 percent and dedicating the revenue derived from the tax rate increase to fund affordable housing and related housing support services citywide subject to the approval of the voters at a special municipal election to be conducted in coordination with the state general election on November 5, 2024. Refers a question to the ballot to increase the sales and use tax by a rate of 0.50 percent to fund affordable housing and related housing support services citywide, subject to voter approval. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-7-2024.