City Council
Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber 1437 Bannock Street, Room 450
Agenda — 81 items
- 1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- 2 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
- 3 ROLL CALL
- 4 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
- 5 Minutes of Monday, July 22, 2024.
- 6 COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
- 7 PRESENTATIONS
- 8 COMMUNICATIONS
- 9 PROCLAMATIONS
- 10 RESOLUTIONS
- 11 Finance & Governance Committee
- 11 RESOLUTIONS
- 12 A resolution approving the City Council appointment of Danielle Moe to the Board of Transportation and Infrastructure. Approves the City Council appointment of Danielle Moe to the Board of Transportation and Infrastructure for a term effective immediately and expiring on 6-1-2026, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-16-2024.
- 12 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
- 13 A resolution approving the City Council appointment of Dorothy Shapland Rodriguez to the Head Start Policy Council. Approves the City Council appointment of Dorothy Shapland Rodriguez to the Head Start Policy Council for a term effective 8-28-2024 and expiring on 8-28-2025, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-16-2024.
- 13 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Sasaki Associates, Inc., to update and amend the vision for the Downtown Area Plan, in Council Districts 1, 3, 9, and 10. Approves a contract with Sasaki Associates, Inc., for $1,000,000 and a term of 3 years, to provide professional services to update and amend the vision for the Downtown Area Plan, in Council Districts 1, 3, 9 & 10 (CPLAN-202474778). 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 7-16-2024. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Flynn called out this item at the 7-29-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 8-5-2024.
- 14 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments to the Metro Water Recovery Board. Approves the Mayoral reappointments of Mary Beth Susman, Ronald Younger, and Janet Kieler to the Metro Water Recovery Board for a term ending on 6-30-2026 or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-16-2024.
- 15 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
- 16 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and FCI Constructors, Inc. for the Swansea Recreation Center construction phase including the indoor pool addition and infrastructure updates, in Council District 9. Approves a contract with FCI Constructors, Inc., for $20,958,364 and a term of 602 days for the Swansea Recreation Center construction phase including the indoor pool addition and infrastructure updates, in Council District 9 (202473833). 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 7-2-2024.
- 17 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as: 1) East 17th Avenue, located at the intersection of East 17th Avenue and North Pearl Street; and 2) Public Alley, bounded by East 17th Avenue, North Pearl Street, East 18th Avenue, and North Washington Street. Dedicates two parcels of land as public right-of-way as 1) East 17th Avenue, located at the intersection of East 17th Avenue and North Pearl Street, and 2) Public Alley, bounded by East 17th Avenue, North Pearl Street, East 18th Avenue and North Washington Street, in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-16-2024.
- 18 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Sasaki Associates, Inc., to update and amend the vision for the Downtown Area Plan, in Council Districts 1, 3, 9, and 10. Approves a contract with Sasaki Associates, Inc., for $1,000,000 and a term of 3 years, to provide professional services to update and amend the vision for the Downtown Area Plan, in Council Districts 1, 3, 9 & 10 (CPLAN-202474778). 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 7-16-2024. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Flynn called out this item at the 7-29-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 8-5-2024.
- 18 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
- 19 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Downtown Denver Partnership, Inc., to fund the update and amendment to the vision for the Downtown Area Plan, in Council Districts 1, 3, 9, and 10. Approves a funding agreement with the Downtown Denver Partnership, Inc., for $1,000,000 and a term of 3 years to provide funding to update and amend the vision for the Downtown Area Plan, in Council Districts 1, 3, 9 & 10 (CPLAN-202474722). 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 7-16-2024. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Flynn called out this item at the 7-29-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 8-5-2024.
- 19 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Tribe Recovery Homes, Inc. to provide recovery support services and immediate intervention centered around housing, transportation assistance and connections to providers to individuals re-entering the community, citywide. Amends a contract with Tribe Recovery Homes, Inc. by adding $207,153.94 for a new total of $607,153.96 and 15 months for a new ending date of 9-30-2025 to provide recovery support services and immediate intervention centered around housing, transportation assistance and connections to providers to individuals re-entering the community, citywide (SHERF-202263684/SHERF-202474222-02). 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. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Lewis called out this item at the 7-29-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 8-5-2024.
- 20 A resolution approving a proposed master purchase order with Colorado Golf & Turf, Inc., for the purchase of Parks and Golf Course landscaping equipment and vehicles, citywide. Approves a master purchase order with Colorado Golf & Turf, Inc., for $2,000,000 and for a term ending 7-31-2027 for the purchase of Parks and Golf maintenance equipment, citywide (MPO SC-00009302). 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 7-16-2024. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Parady called out this item at the 7-29-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 8-5-2024. This item was further postponed at the 8-5-2024 meeting until 8-19-2024.
- 21 A resolution approving a proposed master purchase order with Potestio Brothers Equipment, Inc., for the purchase of Parks and Golf Course landscaping equipment and vehicles, citywide. Approves a master purchase order with Potestio Brothers Equipment, Inc., for $6,500,000 and for 5 years for the purchase of Parks and Golf maintenance equipment, citywide (MPO SC-00009303). 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 7-16-2024. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Parady called out this item at the 7-29-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 8-5-2024. This item was further postponed at the 8-5-2024 meeting until 8-19-2024.
- 22 A resolution approving a proposed master purchase order with Pattlen Enterprises, Inc., for the purchase of Parks and Golf Course landscaping equipment and vehicles, citywide. Approves a master purchase order with Pattlen Enterprises, Inc., for $17,000,000 and a term ending 7-31-2027, for the purchase of Parks and Golf maintenance equipment, citywide (MPO SC-00009304). 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 7-16-2024. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Parady called out this item at the 7-29-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 8-5-2024. This item was further postponed at the 8-5-2024 meeting until 8-19-2024.
- 22 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
- 23 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the total sum of One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($125,000.00), payable to Morgan Riss and Zaner Harden Law, LLP, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action captioned Morgan Riss v. City and County of Denver, et al., which was filed in the Denver District Court, Case No. 2023CV32298. Settles a claim involving the Department of Parks and Recreation. This resolution was approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 7-23-2024.
- 23 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
- 24 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
- 24 A bill for an ordinance terminating and dissolving the Santa Fe Drive Pedestrian Mall C Local Maintenance District and directing that the remaining funds thereof, after payment of outstanding expenses, be transferred to the General Fund in accordance with Denver Revised Municipal Code Section 20-211. Approves the termination and dissolution of the Santa Fe Drive Pedestrian Mall C maintenance district and directs the remaining funds, after completion of outstanding payments, be transferred to the General Fund in accordance with Denver Revised Municipal Code Section 20-211, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-16-2024. This item was postponed at the 7-29-2024 meeting until 8-5-2024 and was further postponed at the 8-5-2024 meeting until 8-26-2024.
- 25 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 “Denver-Metro Regional Navigation Campus Navigation Center Grant” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs through the Metro Regional Navigation Campus Grant Program, for $7,049,000 and an end date of 6-30-2026 to assist with the acquisition of the Denver Navigation Center which offers integrated services for the homeless with complex needs and long lengths of homelessness, in Council District 8 (HOST-202474655). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-12-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-2024. Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez called this item out at the 7-22-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 7-29-2024.
- 25 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
- 26 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 “Denver-Metro Regional Navigation Campus - Denver Navigation Center Grant” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, through the Denver-Metro Regional Navigation (DMRNC) grant program for $17,388,719 and an end date of 6-30-2026 to assist with the acquisition of the Denver Navigation Center which offers integrated services for the homeless with complex needs and long lengths of homelessness, in Council District 8 (HOST-202474261). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-12-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-2024. Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez called this item out at the 7-22-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 7-29-2024.
- 27 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Tribe Recovery Homes, Inc. to provide recovery support services and immediate intervention centered around housing, transportation assistance and connections to providers to individuals re-entering the community, citywide. Amends a contract with Tribe Recovery Homes, Inc. by adding $207,153.94 for a new total of $607,153.96 and 15 months for a new ending date of 9-30-2025 to provide recovery support services and immediate intervention centered around housing, transportation assistance and connections to providers to individuals re-entering the community, citywide (SHERF-202263684/SHERF-202474222-02). 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. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Lewis called out this item at the 7-29-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 8-5-2024.
- 28 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Mile High Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse to provide clinical oversight, supervision, and direct services to individuals in custody as part of the Recovery in a Secure Environment (RISE) Program, citywide. Amends a contract with Mile High Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse by adding $381,434.72 for a new total of $1,521,268.67 and 15 months for a new ending date of 9-30-2025 to provide clinical oversight, supervision, and direct services to individuals in custody as part of the Recovery in a Secure Environment (RISE) Program, citywide (SHERF-2023054980/202474212-04). 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. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Lewis called out this item at the 7-29-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 8-5-2024.
- 28 Block Vote
- 29 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Empowerment Program, Inc. to provide clinical oversight, supervision, and direct services to individuals in custody as part of the Recovery in a Secure Environment (RISE) Program, citywide. Amends a contract with The Empowerment Program, Inc., by adding $193,472.16 for a new total of $806,825.37 and 15 months for a new ending date of 9-30-2025 to provide clinical oversight, supervision, and direct services to individuals in custody as part of the Recovery in a Secure Environment (RISE) Program, citywide (SHERF-202054925/202474214-04). 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. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.6, Council member Lewis called out this item at the 7-29-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 8-5-2024.
- 30 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Mental Health Center of Denver to correct indirect expense reimbursement rate from 20% to 15% citywide. Amends a contract with Mental Health Center of Denver, doing business as WellPower, to correct indirect expense reimbursement rate from 20% to 15%, citywide. No change to amount or length of term (POLIC-202262299/POLIC-202474417-04). 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.
- 31 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the total sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($75,000.00), payable to Baumgartner Law, LLC COLTAF Client Trust Account, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action captioned Aaron Hernandez v. The City and County of Denver, Colorado, et al., which was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, Case No. 21-cv-1538-PAB-MEH. Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This resolution was approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 7-23-2024.
- 32 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
- 33 Finance & Governance Committee
- 34 A bill for an ordinance resubmitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the city and county of Denver at a special municipal election to be held in conjunction with the coordinated election of November 5, 2024, a proposed amendment to the charter pertaining to salaries of elected officials. Resubmits to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the city and county of Denver at a special municipal election, a proposed amendment to the charter pertaining to salaries of elected officials. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-16-2024.
- 35 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
- 36 A bill for an ordinance terminating and dissolving the Santa Fe Drive Pedestrian Mall C Local Maintenance District and directing that the remaining funds thereof, after payment of outstanding expenses, be transferred to the General Fund in accordance with Denver Revised Municipal Code Section 20-211. Approves the termination and dissolution of the Santa Fe Drive Pedestrian Mall C maintenance district and directs the remaining funds, after completion of outstanding payments, be transferred to the General Fund in accordance with Denver Revised Municipal Code Section 20-211, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-16-2024. This item was postponed at the 7-29-2024 meeting until 8-5-2024 and was further postponed at the 8-5-2024 meeting until 8-26-2024.
- 37 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of right-of-way at West Colfax Avenue and North Knox Court, without reservations. Vacates 13 feet of street right-of-way at West Colfax Avenue and North Knox Court, without reservations, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-16-2024.
- 38 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.
- 39 South Platte River Committee
- 40 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.
- 41 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
- 42 Finance & Governance Committee
- 43 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held in conjunction with the coordinated election of November 5, 2024, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver to provide for binding arbitration in the event of an impasse between parties in firefighter collective bargaining negotiations and removing references to advisory-fact finding. Submits to a vote on the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver to provide for binding arbitration in the event of an impasse between parties in firefighter collective bargaining negotiations and removing references to advisory-fact finding. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-9-2024.
- 44 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
- 45 A bill for an ordinance revoking the revocable permit granted by Ordinance No. 878, Series of 2001, to Peerless Apartments, LLC. Approves revoking Ordinance No. 878, Series of 2001 that granted a revocable permit to Peerless Apartments, LLC., their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right-of-way with various items into the alley lying between 24th Street, Park Avenue West, Champs Street, and Curtis Street in Block 115, Stile Addition to Denver, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-9-2024.
- 46 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
- 47 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Department of Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice, to administer residential and non-residential services for individuals returning from incarceration to the City and County of Denver, citywide. Approves a revenue agreement with Colorado Department of Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice for $8,212,671.40 and through 9-30-2025 for the 2024-2025 Community Correction program to administer residential and non-residential services for individuals returning from incarceration to the City and County of Denver, citywide (SAFTY-202474450). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-12-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-2024. Pursuant to Council Rule 5.10, Council member Lewis called out this item at the 7-29-2024 meeting for a one-week postponement to 8-5-2024.
- 48 RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
- 49 PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
- 51 RECESS
- 52 COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
- 53 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
- 54 PROCLAMATIONS
- 55 PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
- 56 Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee
- 57 A bill for an ordinance approving a resolution requesting the renewal and continuance of the Colfax Mayfair Business Improvement District for an additional ten-year period. Approves the renewal and continuation of the Colfax Mayfair Business Improvement District for an additional ten-year period through 12-31-2034, in Council Districts 5 & 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-2024.
- 58 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.
- 59 PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
- 61 ADJOURN
- 62 page break
- 63 PENDING
- 63 A bill for an ordinance approving a resolution requesting the renewal and continuance of the Colfax Mayfair Business Improvement District for an additional ten-year period. Approves the renewal and continuation of the Colfax Mayfair Business Improvement District for an additional ten-year period through 12-31-2034, in Council Districts 5 & 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-2024.
- 64 FOR 8-5-24
- 64 A bill for an ordinance approving a resolution requesting the renewal and continuance of the Colfax Mayfair Business Improvement District for an additional ten-year period. Approves the renewal and continuation of the Colfax Mayfair Business Improvement District for an additional ten-year period through 12-31-2034, in Council Districts 5 & 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-2024.
- 65 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1896 & 2009 South Humboldt Street; 1918, 1930, 1936, 1961 & 2063 South Franklin Street; and 1929 & 1935 South Gilpin in Council District 6. Approves a map amendment changing the zoning of properties located at 1896 South Humboldt Street, 2009 South Humboldt Street, 1918 South Franklin Street, 1930 South Franklin Street, 1936 South Franklin Street, 1961 South Franklin Street, 2063 South Franklin Street, 1929 South Gilpin Street, 1935 South Gilpin Street from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1 in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-4-2024.
- 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 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2449 North Newport Street in North Park Hill. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-DX to E-SU-DIX located at 2449 North Newport Street, in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-18-2024.
- 66 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.
- 67 FOR 8-12-24
- 67 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.
- 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.