City Council
Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber 1437 Bannock Street, Room 450
Agenda — 82 items
- 1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- 2 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
- 3 ROLL CALL
- 4 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
- 5 Minutes of Monday, July 15, 2024.
- 6 COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
- 7 PRESENTATIONS
- 8 COMMUNICATIONS
- 9 PROCLAMATIONS
- 10 A Proclamation Celebrating America 250 - Colorado 150: Denver’s Commitment to Participate in Colorado’s 2026 Sesquisemiquincentennial Commemoration.
- 11 A Proclamation Honoring Denver Police Officer Gene Steinmark.
- 12 page break
- 13 RESOLUTIONS
- 14 Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee
- 14 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
- 15 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Opera Colorado for intermittent rental of Ellie Caulkins Opera House for operatic performances, auditions, and other events, in Council District 10. Approves a contract rental agreement with Opera Colorado for $1,250,000 and an end date of 12-31-2026 for intermittent rental of Ellie Caulkins Opera House for operatic performances, auditions, and other events, in Council District 10 (THTRS-202472292). 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.
- 16 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Amazon.com Services LLC concerning a use and lease agreement for rates and charges to provide cargo services at Denver International Airport. Approves a Use and Lease Agreement (ULA) with Amazon.com Services LLC for rates and charges and for three years with two one-year options to extend, to provide cargo services at Denver International Airport (DEN), in Council District 11 (PLANE-202473818). 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.
- 17 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and FlashParking, Inc. to provide a Parking Access & Revenue Control System and associated maintenance services at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with FLASHPARKING Inc., for $21,632,348.11 and for five years, with two one-year options to extend, to provide a Parking Access & Revenue Control System and associated maintenance services at Denver International Airport (DEN), in Council District 11 (PLANE-202472266). 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.
- 17 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
- 18 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Flatiron Constructors, Inc. concerning construction services for the Runway 17L-35R Complex Pavement Rehabilitation and Electrical Upgrade Package 2 project at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with Flatiron Constructors, Inc., for $9,160,929 and for NTP+75 Calendar Days, to provide services for the Runway 17L-35R Complex Pavement Rehabilitation and Electrical Upgrade Package 2 project at Denver International Airport (DEN), in Council District 11 (PLANE-202473360). 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.
- 18 Finance & Governance Committee
- 19 Finance & Governance Committee
- 19 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 20 to authorize the Auditor to issue investigatory subpoenas to city contractors for internal audits. Amends Chapter 20 to authorize the Auditor to issue investigatory subpoenas to city contractors for internal audits. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-18-2024. This item was postponed at the 7-15-2024 meeting until 7-22-2024 and was further postponed at the 7-22-2024 meeting until 9-9-2024.
- 20 A resolution approving a proposed master purchase order with Fonroche Lighting America Inc, for the purchase of solar lighting for various trails and parks, citywide. Approves a master purchase order with Fonroche Lighting America Inc for $5,000,000 and three years with 2 one-year renewal options, for the purchase of solar lighting for various trails and parks, citywide (SC-00009222). 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 7-9-2024.
- 20 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Cooperation Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Urban Renewal Authority for the Evans School Property Tax Increment Area and Sales Tax Increment Area to establish, among other matters, the parameters for tax increment financing with incremental property and sales taxes. Approves a cooperation agreement with the Denver Urban Renewal Authority for the Evans School Property Tax Increment Area and Sales Tax Increment Area to establish, among other matters, the parameters for tax increment financing with incremental property and sales taxes. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-5-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-25-2024.
- 21 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
- 21 Block Vote
- 22 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed amended Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund (GOCO) for the “Bluff Lake Nature Center Grant” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) for $500,000 and an end date of 3-31-2026 for improvements at the Bluff Lake Nature Center including reworking the refuge entrance and integrating a universally accessible pathway connecting the upper and lower level of the space, in Council District 8 (202473990). 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 7-9-2024.
- 22 RESOLUTIONS
- 23 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as a public alley, bounded by East Arizona Avenue, South York Street, East Mississippi Avenue, and South Gaylord Street. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as public alley, bounded by East Arizona Avenue, South York Street, East Mississippi Avenue, and South Gaylord Street, in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-9-2024.
- 24 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as a public alley, bounded by East 3rd Avenue, North Fillmore Street, East 2nd Avenue, and North Milwaukee Street. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of way as public alley, bounded by East 3rd Avenue, North Fillmore Street, East 2nd Avenue, and North Milwaukee Street, in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-9-2024.
- 25 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as West 11th Avenue, located near the intersection of West 11th Avenue and North Xavier Street. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as West 11th Avenue, located near the intersection of West 11th Avenue and North Xavier Street, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-9-2024.
- 26 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Northeast Transportation Connections to continue a neighborhood transit pilot service, in Council Districts 8,9 and 11. Amends a contract with Northeast Transportation Connections (NETC) adding $341,019.96 for a new total of $3,504,820.71 to continue a neighborhood transit pilot service, in Council Districts 8, 9 and 11 (202474449-02 (202159514-02). No change to contract duration. 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 7-9-2024.
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- 28 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
- 29 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed grant agreement between the City and County of Denver and the United States of America Department of Health and Human Services concerning the "Head Start FY24-25" program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for $14,135,327 and an end date of 6-30-2025 to provide programs for Denver’s Head Start and Early Head Start delegate agencies, citywide (MOEAI-202474418). 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.
- 30 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.
- 31 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.
- 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 Health and Human Services concerning the “Ryan White Part A FY24” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for $7,674,296 and through 02-28-2025 concerning the Ryan White grant program part A response to provide care, treatment and supportive services to persons living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area, citywide (ENVHL-202474361-00). 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.
- 33 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Papagayo to provide housing navigation, and rental and utilities assistance for newcomers enrolled in the Denver Asylum Seeker Program. Approves a contract with Papagayo for $2,924,179 and a term of 8-1-2024 through 7-31-2025, to provide housing navigation, and rental and utilities assistance for newcomers enrolled to participate in the Denver Asylum Seeker Program (DASP), citywide (SOCSV-202474737-00). 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.
- 34 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and ViVe to provide housing navigation, and rental and utilities assistance for newcomers enrolled to participate in the Denver Asylum Seekers Program. Approves a contract with ViVe; ViVe Inspiring Wellness, also known as ViVe Wellness, for $7,863,598 and a term of 8-1-2024 through 7-31-2025 to provide housing navigation, and rental and utilities assistance for newcomers enrolled to participate in the Denver Asylum Seekers Program (DASP), citywide (SOCSV-202474738-00). 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.
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- 36 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
- 37 Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee
- 38 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.
- 39 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.
- 40 Finance & Governance Committee
- 41 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.
- 42 page break
- 43 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
- 44 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.
- 45 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
- 46 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.
- 47 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
- 48 Finance & Governance Committee
- 49 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 20 to authorize the Auditor to issue investigatory subpoenas to city contractors for internal audits. Amends Chapter 20 to authorize the Auditor to issue investigatory subpoenas to city contractors for internal audits. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-18-2024. This item was postponed at the 7-15-2024 meeting until 7-22-2024 and was further postponed at the 7-22-2024 meeting until 9-9-2024.
- 50 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Cooperation Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Urban Renewal Authority for the Evans School Property Tax Increment Area and Sales Tax Increment Area to establish, among other matters, the parameters for tax increment financing with incremental property and sales taxes. Approves a cooperation agreement with the Denver Urban Renewal Authority for the Evans School Property Tax Increment Area and Sales Tax Increment Area to establish, among other matters, the parameters for tax increment financing with incremental property and sales taxes. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-5-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-25-2024.
- 51 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the Career Service. Approves Classification Notice #1814 that amends the classification and pay plan to reflect generally prevailing compensation following annual market survey, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-2-2024.
- 52 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 458, Series of 2024 to change the Fund associated with the Climate Action and Sustainability Capital appropriation. Amends Ordinance No. 458, Series of 2024 to change the Fund associated with the Climate Action and Sustainability Capital appropriation, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-2-2024.
- 53 RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
- 54 PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
- 56 RECESS
- 57 COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
- 58 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
- 59 PROCLAMATIONS
- 60 A Proclamation Honoring the Cultural Impact of the Underground Music Showcase: Recognizing the 24th Annual UMS on South Broadway.
- 61 A Proclamation Celebrating National Summer Learning Week.
- 62 PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
- 63 Finance & Governance Committee
- 64 A bill for an ordinance approving the Evans School Urban Redevelopment Plan, the creation of the Evans School Urban Redevelopment Area and the Evans School Property Tax Increment Area and Sales Tax Increment Area. Approves the Evans School Urban Redevelopment Plan authorizing the creation of an Urban Redevelopment Area and property tax and sales tax increment areas. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-25-2024.
- 65 PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
- 66 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
- 67 ADJOURN
- 67 Finance & Governance Committee
- 68 page break
- 68 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Cooperation Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Urban Renewal Authority for the Evans School Property Tax Increment Area and Sales Tax Increment Area to establish, among other matters, the parameters for tax increment financing with incremental property and sales taxes. Approves a cooperation agreement with the Denver Urban Renewal Authority for the Evans School Property Tax Increment Area and Sales Tax Increment Area to establish, among other matters, the parameters for tax increment financing with incremental property and sales taxes. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-5-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-25-2024.
- 69 PENDING
- 70 FOR 8-5-24
- 71 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.
- 72 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.
- 73 FOR 8-12-24
- 74 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.