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April 8, 2024 ·3:30 PM Final

Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber 1437 Bannock Street, Room 450

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Agenda — 85 items

  1. 1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 1:27
  2. 2 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ▶ jump to 1:54
  3. 3 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 3:15
  4. 4 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
  5. 5 Minutes of Monday, April 1, 2024. 24-0474 approved ▶ jump to 3:45
  6. 6 COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS ▶ jump to 3:54
  7. 7 PRESENTATIONS ▶ jump to 14:01
  8. 8 COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 14:02
  9. 9 PROCLAMATIONS ▶ jump to 14:05
  10. 10 A Proclamation Honoring Howard Farkas and his 100th Birthday (Consent) 24-0481 adopted Pass
  11. 10 RESOLUTIONS ▶ jump to 33:01
  12. 11 RESOLUTIONS ▶ jump to 33:01
  13. 11 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
  14. 12 Finance & Governance Committee
  15. 13 A resolution approving the City Council re-appointment of Aldwyn Gardner to the Civil Service Commission. Re-appoints Aldwyn Gardner to the Civil Service Commission. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2024. 24-0357 adopted Pass
  16. 13 Block Vote approved the Consent Agenda Pass ▶ jump to 35:15
  17. 14 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Marsh USA Inc. to provide insurance marketing and placement, claims advocacy, monitoring of industry best practices and emerging risks, and other brokerage and risk management consulting. Amends a contract with Marsh USA Inc. to add $383,000 for a new total of $833,000 and one additional year for a new end date of 12-31-2024 to provide insurance marketing and placement, claims advocacy, monitoring of industry best practices and emerging risks, and other brokerage and risk management consulting, citywide (202055304/202472313). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2024. 24-0371 adopted Pass
  18. 15 A resolution amending the City Council Rules of Procedure. Amends the City Council Rules of Procedure. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-2-2024. 24-0440 adopted Pass
  19. 16 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
  20. 17 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Regional Transportation District to provide provisions for the construction phase of the Colfax Bus Rapid Transit project. Amends a non-financial intergovernmental agreement with Regional Transportation District to provide provisions for the construction phase of the Colfax Bus Rapid Transit project, citywide. There is no change to the agreement amount or length (DOTI-202472685-01/202265079-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2024. 24-0220 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 32:19
  21. 18 A resolution approving a proposed purchase order with Joe Johnson Equipment LLC, for the purchase of two replacement mechanical street sweepers, citywide. Approves a purchase order with Joe Johnson Equipment, LLC. for $566,730.00 for the purchase of two replacement mechanical street sweepers, citywide (PO-00146501). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2024. 24-0361 adopted Pass
  22. 19 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Barricade Holdings LLC to continue pavement marking services, citywide. Amends an on-call contract with Barricade Holdings LLC dba Colorado Barricade Company to extend the term for 1 year for a new end date of 4-1-2025 and no additional contract capacity to continue pavement marking services, citywide (DOTI-202472698-01/202157981-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2024. 24-0362 adopted Pass
  23. 20 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Roadsafe Traffic Systems, Inc. to continue pavement marking services, citywide. Amends an on-call contract with Roadsafe Traffic Systems, Inc. to extend the term for 1 year with a new end date of 4-1-2025 and no additional contract capacity to continue pavement marking services, citywide (DOTI-202472697-01/202056620-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2024. 24-0363 adopted Pass
  24. 21 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and American Sign and Striping Company to continue traffic signage replacement, citywide. Amends an on-call contract with American Sign and Striping Company to extend the term for 1 year for a new end date 4-28-2025 and no additional contract capacity to continue traffic signage replacement, citywide (DOTI-202472699-01/202157836-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2024. 24-0364 adopted Pass
  25. 22 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as East 23rd Avenue, located at the intersection of East 23rd Avenue and North Syracuse Street. Dedicates a parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as East 23rd Avenue, located at the intersection of East 23rd Avenue and North Syracuse Street, in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2024. 24-0365 adopted Pass
  26. 23 A resolution granting a revocable permit to 2534 18th Street LLC and LoHi 18th, LLC, to encroach into the right-of-way at 2534 18th Street. Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to 2534 18th Street LLC and LoHi 18th, LLC, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right-of-way with a private storm sewer line, consisting of 226 linear feet of 8-inch PVC pipe, and (1) 4-foot diameter manhole at 2534 18th Street, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2024. 24-0367 adopted Pass
  27. 24 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Villalobos Concrete Inc. to change contract language in the progress payment verbiage including program management system and prevailing wage requirements, and examination of records and audits, citywide. Amends a contract with Villalobos Concrete Inc., changing contract language in the progress payment verbiage including program management system and prevailing wage requirements, examination of records and audits, and security provisions, citywide (DOTI-202472194-01/DOTI-202368841-01). No change to contract duration or amount. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2024. 24-0374 adopted Pass
  28. 25 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and CPC Constructors, Inc. to change contract language in the progress payment verbiage including program management system and prevailing wage requirements, and examination of records and audits, citywide. Amends a contract with CPC Constructors, Inc. changing contract language in the progress payment verbiage including program management system and prevailing wage requirements, examination of records and audits, and security provisions, citywide (DOTI-202472182-01/DOTI-202368832-01). No change to contract duration or amount. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2024. 24-0375 adopted Pass
  29. 26 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Apricity, Inc. to change contract language in the progress payment verbiage including program management system and prevailing wage requirements, and examination of records and audits, citywide. Amends a contract with Apricity, Inc., changing contract language in the progress payment verbiage including program management system and prevailing wage requirements, examination of records and audits, and security provisions, citywide (DOTI-202472184-01/DOTI-202368834-01). No change to contract duration or amount. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2024. 24-0376 adopted Pass
  30. 27 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Halcyon Construction, Inc. to change contract language in the progress payment verbiage including program management system and prevailing wage requirements, and examination of records and audits, citywide. Amends a contract with Halcyon Construction, Inc., changing contract language in the progress payment verbiage including program management system and prevailing wage requirements, examination of records and audits, and security provisions, citywide (DOTI-202472189-01/DOTI-202368836-01). No change to contract duration or amount. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2024. 24-0377 adopted Pass
  31. 28 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Keene Concrete, Inc. to change contract language in the progress payment verbiage including program management system and prevailing wage requirements, and examination of records and audits, citywide. Amends a contract with Keene Concrete, Inc., changing contract language in the progress payment verbiage including program management system and prevailing wage requirements, examination of records and audits, and security provisions, citywide (DOTI-202472190-01/DOTI-202368837-01). No change to contract duration or amount. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2024. 24-0379 adopted Pass
  32. 29 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Lighthouse Transportation Group, LLC to change contract language in the progress payment verbiage including program management system and prevailing wage requirements, and examination of records and audits, citywide. Amends a contract with Lighthouse Transportation Group, LLC, changing contract language in the progress payment verbiage including program management system and prevailing wage requirements, examination of records and audits, and security provisions, citywide (DOTI-202472191-01/DOTI-202368838-01). No change to contract duration or amount. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2024. 24-0380 adopted Pass
  33. 30 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Sky Blue Builders LLC to change contract language in the progress payment verbiage including program management system and prevailing wage requirements, and examination of records and audits, citywide. Amends a contract with Sky Blue Builders LLC, changing contract language in the progress payment verbiage including program management system and prevailing wage requirements, examination of records and audits, and security provisions, citywide (DOTI-202472192-01/DOTI-202368839-01). No change to contract duration or amount. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2024. 24-0381 adopted Pass
  34. 31 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
  35. 32 A resolution approving the Mayoral appointment of Ron Thomas as Chief of Police, pursuant to Charter Section § 2.2.6 (D). Consents to the Mayoral appointment of Ron Thomas as Chief of Police. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-27-2024. 24-0032 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 16:26
  36. 33 A resolution approving the Mayoral appointment of Armando Saldate as Executive Director of the Department of Safety, pursuant to Charter Section § 2.2.6 (D). Consents to the Mayoral appointment of Armando Saldate as the Manager of Safety. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-27-2024. 24-0033 adopted Pass
  37. 34 A resolution approving the Mayoral appointment of Desmond Fulton as Chief of the Fire Department, pursuant to Charter Section § 2.2.6 (D). Consents to the Mayoral appointment of Desmond Fulton as Chief of the Fire Department. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-27-2024. 24-0278 adopted Pass
  38. 35 A resolution approving the Mayoral appointment of Elias Diggins as Denver Sheriff, pursuant to Charter Section § 2.2.6 (D). Consents to the Mayoral appointment of Elias Diggins as Denver Sheriff. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-27-2024. 24-0279 adopted Pass
  39. 36 A resolution approving a proposed Funding Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Renewal Village Housing Corporation to assist with the rehabilitation of one hundred seven (107) non-congregate shelter units so that the non-congregate shelter units can be converted into studio apartments in Council District 9. Approves a funding agreement with Renewal Village Housing Corporation, in the amount of $3,214,131 to assist with the rehabilitation of one hundred seven (107) non-congregate shelter units, to convert non-congregate shelter units into studio apartments, in Council District 9 (HOST-202472486). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-27-2024. 24-0368 adopted Pass
  40. 37 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Environmental Hazmat Services, Inc. for the collection of discarded and abandoned solid wastes in public spaces. Approves a contract with Environmental Hazmat Services, Inc. for $4,000,000 and for three years for the collection of discarded and abandoned solid wastes including putrescible wastes, medical waste, drug paraphernalia, and other materials in alleys, sidewalks, parks, and other public spaces, citywide (ESEQD-202472496-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-27-2024. 24-0392 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 27:08
  41. 38 page break
  42. 39 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
  43. 40 Finance & Governance Committee
  44. 41 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article III of the Revised Municipal Code concerning circumstances that allow public bodies to hold meetings by electronic means. Amends the D.R.M.C Chapter 2, Article III concerning circumstances that allow public bodies to hold meetings by electronic means. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-2-2024. 24-0441 ordered published ▶ jump to 23:32
  45. 42 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
  46. 43 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 700 North Mariposa Street in Lincoln Park. Amends Official Zoning Map (rezoning), Application #2022I-00226, rezoning 700 North Mariposa Street from I-A UO-2 to I-A with a waiver in the Lincoln Park Neighborhood, in Council District 3. A public hearing will be held on Monday, 5-6-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2024. 24-0156 ordered published with a future required public hearing
  47. 44 A bill for an ordinance designating 2323 East Dakota Avenue as a structure for preservation. Approves the designation of 2323 East Dakota Avenue as an individual structure for preservation, per Chapter 30 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code, in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-19-2024. 24-0259 ordered published with a future required public hearing
  48. 45 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3096 South Roslyn Street in Hampden. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from S-SU-D to S-SU-D1, located at 3096 South Roslyn Street in District 4. A public hearing will be held on Monday, 5-6-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-19-2024. 24-0263 ordered published with a future required public hearing
  49. 46 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 6750 East Exposition Avenue in Washington Virginia Vale. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from S-SU-F to S-SU-F1A, located at 6750 East Exposition Avenue in Council District 5. A public hearing will be held on Monday, 5-6-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-19-2024. 24-0269 ordered published with a future required public hearing
  50. 47 A bill for an ordinance designating the University Park Historic District as a district for preservation. Approves the landmark designation of the University Park Historic District in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-19-2024. 24-0331 ordered published with a future required public hearing
  51. 48 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the easements, in their entirety, 1) reserved in Ordinance No. 237, Series of 2014, recorded with Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2015051989; and 2) established in the Permanent Easement, recorded with Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2014048614, located at 1040 East Colfax Avenue. Relinquishes easement(s) in their entirety established in Ordinance No. 237, Series of 2014 Reception No. 2015051989 and in the Permanent Easement, Reception No. 2014048614, located at 1040 East Colfax Avenue, in Council District 5. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-2024. 24-0366 ordered published
  52. 49 page break
  53. 50 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
  54. 51 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver, to provide nutrition and healthy cooking classes, provide healthy snacks for youth, and lead a youth-led "Vegetable Artscape" as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver's Kids Initiative, in four locations. Amends a grant agreement with Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver by adding $5,000 for a new total of $1,066,491, to provide nutrition and healthy cooking classes, provide healthy snacks for youth, and lead a youth-led “vegetable Artscape” as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative, located in four locations in Council District 3. No change in contract duration (ENVHL-202472131-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-29-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-28-2024. 24-0244 ordered published
  55. 52 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
  56. 53 Finance & Governance Committee
  57. 54 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a capital equipment purchase from the Risk Management Fund (SRF 11838) Fund for the Denver Public Library. Authorizes the purchase of a Ford F150 Truck and a Ford E350 Van for Denver Public Library for snow removal and salt application to ensure safe and accessible service to library branches during snow and ice weather events, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-19-2024. 24-0337 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  58. 55 A bill for an ordinance amending Section 18-81, D.R.M.C., setting the salaries of elected officers in connection with the elected official salary charter amendment if approved by electors at a special municipal election to be held in conjunction with the coordinated election of November 5, 2024. Amends section 18-81, D.R.M.C., setting the salaries of elected officers in connection with the elected official salary charter amendment if approved by electors. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-19-2024. 24-0347 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  59. 56 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 pertaining to salaries of elected officials. Submits to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the city and county of Denver a proposed amendment to the charter pertaining to the salaries of elected officials. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-19-2024. 24-0360 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  60. 57 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
  61. 58 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of right-of-way adjacent to 1040 East Colfax Avenue, without reservations. Vacates a portion of alley right-of-way at 1040 East Colfax Avenue, without reservations, in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-19-2024. 24-0336 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  62. 59 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Federal Highway Administration, to rebuild portions of the Blue Sky Highway/State Highway 5 through Summit Lake Park, a Denver Mountain Park located in Clear Creek County. Approves an Access & Use Permit for the Federal Highway Administration and its contractor(s) to rebuild portions of the Blue Sky Highway/State Highway 5 through Summit Lake Park, a Denver Mountain Park located in Clear Creek County (PARKS-202472813). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-22-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-19-2024. 24-0341 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  63. 60 RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT ▶ jump to 16:07
  64. 61 PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT ▶ jump to 35:26
  65. 63 RECESS ▶ jump to 35:47
  66. 64 COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION ▶ jump to 37:20
  67. 65 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  68. 66 PROCLAMATIONS
  69. 67 A Proclamation Honoring Sage Hospitality Group 24-0448 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 40:01
  70. 68 PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
  71. 69 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
  72. 70 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for multiple properties in Hale. Approves a map amendment to rezone multiple properties from E-SU-Dx; E-SU-G, and U-SU-C to E-SU-D1x; E-SU-G1; and U-SU-C1, located in the Hale Statistical Neighborhood in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-6-2024. 24-0089 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass ▶ jump to 50:40
  73. 71 PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
  74. 72 Dependent upon publication, on Monday, April 15, 2024, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0259 designating 2323 East Dakota Avenue as a structure for preservation; and a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0331 designating the University Park Historic District as a district for preservation; and on Monday, May 6, 2024, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0156 changing the zoning classification for 700 North Mariposa Street in Lincoln Park; a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0263 changing the zoning classification for 3096 South Roslyn Street in Hampden; and a required public hearing on Council Bill 24-0269 changing the zoning classification for 6750 East Exposition Avenue in Washington Virginia Vale. Any protests against Council Bills 24-0156, 24-0263, or 24-0269 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, April 29, 2024. ▶ jump to 94:01
  75. 73 ADJOURN ▶ jump to 95:00
  76. 74 page break
  77. 75 PENDING
  78. 76 FOR 4-15-24:
  79. 77 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4438 West 10th Avenue in Villa Park. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-TU-C to E-RH-2.5, located at 4438 West 10th Avenue in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-5-2024. 24-0240
  80. 78 FOR 4-22-24:
  81. 79 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4100 East Arkansas Avenue and 1451 South Ash Street in Virginia Village. Approves a map amendment to rezone 4100 East Arkansas Avenue and 1451 South Ash Street from S-MX-3 to S-MX-5A, located in the Virginia Village Statistical Neighborhood in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-19-2024. 24-0262
  82. 80 FOR 4-29-24:
  83. 81 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1901 North Oneida Street in South Park Hill. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-Dx to E-SU-D1x, located at 1901 North Oneida Street in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-19-2024. 24-0264
  84. 82 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 735 North Race Street in Country Club. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1, located at 735 North Race Street in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-19-2024. 24-0270
  85. 83 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1409-1471 North Julian Street and 3315-3317 West 14th Avenue in West Colfax. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from G-RH-3 to G-MU-5, located at 1409-1471 North Julian Street and 3315-3317 West 14th Avenue in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-19-2024. 24-0328