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March 18, 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 1:18
  2. 2 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ▶ jump to 1:47
  3. 3 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 2:42
  4. 4 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES ▶ jump to 3:19
  5. 5 Minutes of Monday, March 11, 2024. 24-0355 approved ▶ jump to 3:20
  6. 6 COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS ▶ jump to 3:24
  7. 7 PRESENTATIONS ▶ jump to 12:44
  8. 8 COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 12:45
  9. 9 PROCLAMATIONS
  10. 10 A Proclamation for Cesar Chavez Day 24-0351 ▶ jump to 12:49
  11. 10 A Proclamation for Cesar Chavez Day 24-0351 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 16:42
  12. 11 A Proclamation Celebrating the River Sisters’ Congreso 24-0353 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 33:47
  13. 12 RESOLUTIONS ▶ jump to 146:49
  14. 13 Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
  15. 13 RESOLUTIONS ▶ jump to 146:49
  16. 14 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and TRIHYDRO CORPORATION concerning environmental on-call consulting services at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with Trihydro Corporation for $900,000 and for three years for environmental on-call consulting services at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11 (PLANE-202266285). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-8-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-6-2024. 24-0271 adopted Pass
  17. 14 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
  18. 15 page break
  19. 16 Finance & Governance Committee
  20. 16 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
  21. 17 A resolution approving a proposed amendment to master purchase order with Stone Security, LLC, by adding funds to purchase five new body scanners at Denver Arts and Venues locations, citywide. Amends a purchase order with Stone Security to add $250,000 for a new total of $700,000 to purchase five new body scanners at Denver Arts and Venues locations, citywide (SC-00008447). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-8-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-5-2024. 24-0260 adopted Pass
  22. 17 Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
  23. 18 A resolution approving a proposed amendment to purchase order with Quebec Hospitality LLC, doing business as Colorado Hospitality Services, by adding funds for continued use of hotels for newcomer sheltering, citywide. Amends a purchase order with Quebec Hospitality LLC, doing business as Colorado Hospitality Services, to add $20,000,000 for a new total of $45,000,000 for continued use of hotels for newcomer sheltering, citywide (PO-00124826). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-8-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-5-2024. 24-0277 adopted Pass
  24. 18 A bill approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Department of Transportation, concerning the Peña Boulevard Capacity Improvement I70-E470 Preconstruction project as awarded through Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) at Denver International Airport. Approves an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Colorado Department of Transportation for $5,000,000 and an end date of 12-31-2027 for the Peña Boulevard Capacity Improvement I70 - E470 Preconstruction project as awarded through Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), in Council District 11 (PLANE-202371765). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-1-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-28-2024. 24-0233 ▶ jump to 48:06
  25. 19 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
  26. 20 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 Transportation concerning the “Sanderson Gulch Trail” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation for $3,125,000 and a term of 10 years to fund a section of the Sanderson Gulch Trail and drainage way improvement, in Council District 7 (DOTI-202371784). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-8-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-30-2024. 24-0095 adopted Pass
  27. 21 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as West 44th Avenue, located between North Lipan Street and North Inca Street. Dedicates a parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as West 44th Avenue, located between North Lipan Street and North Inca Street, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-5-2024. 24-0261 adopted Pass
  28. 22 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as North Dallas Street, located at the intersection of North Dallas Street and East 56th Avenue. Dedicates a parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as North Dallas Street, located at the intersection of North Dallas Street and East 56th Avenue, in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-5-2024. 24-0268 adopted Pass
  29. 23 A resolution approving the Mayoral appointment of Amy Ford as Executive Director of the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, pursuant to Charter Section § 2.2.6 (D). Consents to the Mayoral appointment of Amy Ford as Manager of Transportation and Infrastructure. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-5-2024. 24-0280 adopted Pass
  30. 23 RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT ▶ jump to 45:59
  31. 24 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
  32. 24 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
  33. 25 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for on call environmental site assessment, brownfields redevelopment, remediation, and other environmental services. Amends a contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. by adding $2,500,000 for a new total of $3,500,000 for on call environmental site assessment, brownfields redevelopment, leaking underground storage tank removal and other environmental services, citywide. No change to contract duration (ENVHL-202056459-00, ESEQD-202472530-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-8-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-14-2024. 24-0152 adopted Pass
  34. 25 Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
  35. 26 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and It Takes a Village, Inc. to provide care, treatment, and supportive services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area (TGA). Amends a contract with It Takes A Village, Inc. by adding $265,420 for a new total of $566,771 and one year for a new end date of 02-28-2025 to provide care, treatment, and supportive services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area (TGA), citywide (202472183-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-8-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-6-2024. 24-0226 adopted Pass
  36. 27 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Clayton Early Learning to increase offerings of serving healthy, high-quality food to the community through funding provided by the Healthy Food for Denver's Kids Initiative. Amends a grant agreement with Clayton Early Learning by updating Exhibit B to reflect changes in the expenditures, to increase their offerings of serving healthy, high-quality food to the community through funding provided by the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative, located at 3801 Martin Luther King Boulevard in Council District 9. No change to contract amount or duration (ENVHL-202472126). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-8-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-28-2024. 24-0243 adopted Pass
  37. 27 Finance & Governance Committee
  38. 28 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and La Raza Services, Inc., doing business as Servicios de La Raza to continue to provide culturally appropriate community engagement services to recipients of the Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) program. Amends a contract with La Raza Services, Inc., doing business as Servicios de La Raza, by adding $2,300,000 for a new total of $4,600,000 and 10 months for a new end date of 12-31-24 to continue to provide culturally appropriate community engagement services to recipients of the Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) program, citywide (ENVHL-202472789-02/202264337-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-8-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-6-2024. 24-0265 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 46:48
  39. 29 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, Inc. to assist with development and construction costs of eight (8) income-restricted homeownership affordable units located 5101 Leetsdale Drive in Council District 5. Approves a loan agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, Inc., in the amount of $900,000 to assist with the finance costs associated with the development of eight (8) income-restricted homeownership affordable units, which will be known as Augustana Townhomes, in Council District 5 (HOST-202370649). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-8-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-6-2024. 24-0267 adopted Pass
  40. 30 page break
  41. 30 Block Vote approved the Consent Agenda Pass ▶ jump to 148:06
  42. 31 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
  43. 31 PROCLAMATIONS
  44. 32 Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
  45. 33 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 23 of the Revised Municipal Code to require food service establishments to offer healthy drink choices for children. Amends Chapter 23 of the Revised Municipal Code by adding a new division 3 to require food service establishments to offer healthy drink choices for children. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-6-2024. 24-0285 ordered published
  46. 34 Finance & Governance Committee
  47. 35 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from the Civic Center Greek Theater Renovation Capital project to make appropriations to support the Lincoln/La Alma Master Plan and Implementation - Citywide Pickleball capital projects. Approves a rescission of $3,000,000 from RX001 - Civic Center Greek Theater Renovation and appropriate $1,000,000 to RW004 - Lincoln/La Alma Master Plan and $2,000,000 to RZ015 - Implementation - Citywide Pickleball, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-5-2024. 24-0255 ordered published
  48. 36 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
  49. 37 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 ordered published with a future required public hearing
  50. 38 A bill for an ordinance naming an unnamed park at Iliff Ave. and Bellaire St. “Bethesda Park”. Approves the naming of a future park as Bethesda Park, located at 4301 East Iliff Avenue, in Council District 4. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-27-2024. 24-0241 ordered published with a future courtesy public hearing
  51. 39 A bill for an ordinance extending the moratorium on development on parcels containing mobile home parks to December 31, 2024. Extends the moratorium on developments on parcels containing mobile home parks. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-12-2024. 24-0314 ordered published
  52. 40 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
  53. 41 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 18 of the Revised Municipal Code establishing salaries and benefits for command staff in the Denver Sheriff Department for 2024-2025. Amends Chapter 18 of the revised Municipal Code establishing salaries and benefits for command staff in the Denver Sheriff Department for 2024 and 2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-6-2024. 24-0281 ordered published
  54. 42 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
  55. 43 Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
  56. 44 A bill approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Department of Transportation, concerning the Peña Boulevard Capacity Improvement I70-E470 Preconstruction project as awarded through Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) at Denver International Airport. Approves an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Colorado Department of Transportation for $5,000,000 and an end date of 12-31-2027 for the Peña Boulevard Capacity Improvement I70 - E470 Preconstruction project as awarded through Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), in Council District 11 (PLANE-202371765). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-1-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-28-2024. 24-0233 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass ▶ jump to 48:06
  57. 45 Finance & Governance Committee
  58. 46 A bill for an ordinance making an appropriation from the Capital Improvement Fund. Appropriates $2 million in Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Contingency funds to provide an escrow payment associated with the acquisition of 101 Colfax Avenue (“Denver Post Building”), in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-27-2024. 24-0247 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass ▶ jump to 145:25
  59. 47 A bill for an ordinance concerning the approval of a proposed Facilities Lease No. 2024A (101 West Colfax Facilities) between Denver Public Facilities Leasing Trust 2024A (101 West Colfax Avenue), as lessee, and the City and County of Denver, as lessor, and a proposed Lease Purchase Agreement No. 2024A (101 West Colfax Facilities) between Denver Public Facilities Leasing Trust 2024A (101 West Colfax Avenue), as lessor, and the City and County of Denver, as lessee, in conjunction with the issuance of Certificates of Participation, Series 2024A and documents related thereto authorizing officials of the City and County of Denver to take all actions necessary to carry out the transactions contemplated hereby; ratifying actions previously taken; providing other matters relating thereto; and providing the effective date thereof. Authorizes the Manager of Finance, on behalf of the city, to execute and deliver City and County of Denver Series 2024A Certificates of Participation in a par amount not to exceed $90 million for the purpose of acquiring an office building at 101 W. Colfax Avenue (“the Denver Post Building”) and associated costs of issuance, in Council District 10. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-1-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-27-2024. 24-0249 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass ▶ jump to 139:19
  60. 48 A bill for an ordinance concerning the approval of a proposed Facilities Lease No. 2024B (East Hampden Campus Facilities) between Denver Public Facilities Leasing Trust 2024B (East Hampden), as lessee, and the City and County of Denver, as lessor, and a proposed Lease Purchase Agreement No. 2024B (East Hampden Campus Facilities) between Denver Public Facilities Leasing Trust 2024B (East Hampden), as lessor, and the City and County of Denver, as lessee, in conjunction with the issuance of Certificates of Participation, Series 2024B and documents related thereto authorizing officials of the City and County of Denver to take all actions necessary to carry out the transactions contemplated hereby; ratifying actions previously taken; providing other matters relating thereto; and providing the effective date thereof. Authorizes the Manager of Finance, on behalf of the city, to execute and deliver City and County of Denver Series 2024B Certificates of Participation in a par amount not to exceed $25 million for the purpose of acquiring a former hotel site at 7525 East Hampden Avenue (“the Embassy Suites Building”) and associated costs of issuance, in Council District 4. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-1-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-27-2024. 24-0250 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  61. 49 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
  62. 50 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority, to provide care, treatment, and supportive services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area (TGA). Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority by adding $603,460 for a new total of $1,678,854 and one year for a new end date of 02-28-2025 to provide care, treatment, and supportive services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area (TGA), citywide (202472181-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-1-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-28-2024. 24-0224 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  63. 51 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and University of Colorado Hospital Authority (UCHA), to provide care, treatment, and supportive services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area (TGA). Amends an intergovernmental agreement with University of Colorado Hospital Authority (UCHA) by adding $585,457 for a new total of $1,635,522 and one year for a new end date of 02-28-2025 to provide care, treatment, and supportive services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area (TGA), citywide (202472170-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-1-2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-28-2024. 24-0225 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass
  64. 52 RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT ▶ jump to 45:59
  65. 53 PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
  66. 55 RECESS
  67. 56 COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
  68. 57 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  69. 58 PROCLAMATIONS
  70. 59 A Proclamation Honoring Nowruz 24-0354 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 151:25
  71. 60 A Proclamation Recognizing Women’s History Month 24-0358 adopted Pass
  72. 61 PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
  73. 62 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
  74. 63 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4675 East Iliff Avenue in University Hills. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-Dx to E-SU-B1, located at 4675 East Iliff Avenue in Council District 4. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-30-2024. 24-0088 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass ▶ jump to 160:06
  75. 64 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3446 South Patton Way in Harvey Park South. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from S-SU-F to S-SU-F1, located at 3446 South Patton Way in Council District 2. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-30-2024. 24-0091 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass ▶ jump to 179:10
  76. 65 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 548 South Perry Street in Westwood. Amends Official Zoning Map, Application #2023I-00127, rezoning 548 South Perry Street from E-TU-C to E-MX-3, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-30-2024. 24-0044 placed upon final consideration and do pass Pass ▶ jump to 189:33
  77. 66 PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT ▶ jump to 204:36
  78. 68 ADJOURN ▶ jump to 204:52
  79. 69 page break
  80. 70 PENDING
  81. 71 FOR 4-1-24
  82. 72 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4862 West 13th Avenue in West Colfax. Approves an Official Map Amendment to change the zoning of the property located at 4862 West 13th Avenue from U-RH-3A to G-MU-3 in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-20-2024. 24-0155
  83. 73 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 365 South Kearney Street in Washington Virginia Vale. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-Dx to E-SU-D1x, located at 365 South Kearney Street in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-20-2024. 24-0181
  84. 74 FOR 4-8-24
  85. 75 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