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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, April 27, 2020 5:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Herndon led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmember Flynn arrived late. Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 20-0387 Minutes of Monday, April 20, 2020 The minutes of Monday, April 20, 2020 were distributed to members of Council. Council President Clark ordered the minutes approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilmembers Torres, Black, Sawyer, Gilmore, Ortega, Kashmann, Sandoval and CdeBaca offered comments. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS RECESS Council took a recess. LATE FILINGS - RESOLUTIONS City Council - Direct Files 20-0393 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the State of Colorado concerning the “Public Assistance COVID-19 Grant” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Public Safety for funding in the amount of $38,609,673.86 for the Public Assistance COVID-19 Grant Program (202054524). Councilmember Black approved filing this item on 4-27-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that the rules of procedure be suspended to allow the late filing of Council Resolution 20-0393. The motion FAILED to carry by the following vote: Rules of procedure suspended to allow late filing Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: CdeBaca, Hinds (2) RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT Page 1 BLOCK VOTE A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, to approve the following items en bloc. The motion carried by the following vote: Approved the consent agenda Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) RESOLUTIONS City Council - Direct Files 20-0366 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to develop an anticipated medical respite program for people experiencing homelessness in response to the COVID-19 public health crisis. Approves a contract with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for $5,760,000 and through 6-30-20 to provide facility and personnel support for at least 670 hotel/motel rooms to serve people experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic (HOST-202054331). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-18-20. Councilmember Kashmann approved direct filing this item on 4-23-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-0366 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Finance & Governance Committee 20-0340 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Zivaro, Inc. for renewal of the ProofPoint software application supporting Technology Services' email security protocols. Approves a purchase order with Zivaro, Inc. for $509,400 and for one year for the subscription of the ProofPoint software application supporting the City’s email security protocols (PO-00085305). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-18-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-14-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-0340 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 2 20-0341 A resolution approving and evidencing the intention of the City and County of Denver, Colorado to issue an amount not to exceed $15 million of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Avenida del Sol (formerly known as Morrison Road). Declares the intent of the City to issue an amount not to exceed $15 million of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Gorman & Company, LLC, or its affiliates, to support the construction of the Morrison Road affordable housing project consisting of a three-story building that includes 79 affordable housing units and 1 manager unit located at 5048 Morrison Road in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-14-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-0341 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 20-0278 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Interlock Construction Corp. - Byers Branch Library Renovation to renovate the Byers Branch Library, located at 675 Santa Fe Dr. in Denver. Approves a contract with Interlock Construction Corp. for $1,136,336 and through 4-31-21 to provide construction management/general contractor services to renovate the Byers Branch Library as part of the Elevate Denver Bond Program, located at 675 Santa Fe Drive in Council District 3 (202053804). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-18-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-24-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-0278 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 3 20-0333 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for expansion of improvements to ramps and green infrastructure for multimodal transportation design and public engagement services for the Broadway corridor in Council District 7. Amends a contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. by adding $596,175 for a new total of $1,719,085, adding an end date of 12-31-20, and adding scope, including expansion of improvements to ramps and green infrastructure for multimodal transportation design and public engagement services for the Broadway corridor in Council District 7 (201843805-01; DOTI-202053954-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-18-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-14-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-0333 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) 20-0334 A resolution granting a revocable permit to Rino (Edens), LLC to encroach into the right-of-way along Walnut Street and 27th Avenue located at 2649 Walnut Street. Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to Rino (Edens), LLC their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right of way with two extensions of the existing raised walk platform along 27th Street and along Walnut Street located at 2649 Walnut Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-14-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-0334 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) 20-0338 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as North Sheridan Boulevard near the intersection of North Sheridan Boulevard and West 10th Avenue. Dedicates a parcel of city owned land as North Sheridan Boulevard, located near the intersection of West 10th Avenue and North Sheridan Boulevard in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-14-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-0338 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 4 20-0339 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Designscapes, Inc. for irrigation improvements at Harvey Park and to construct a sidewalk along East Evans Avenue. Approves a contract with Colorado Designscapes, Inc. for $1,881,775 and 270 days for irrigation improvements at Harvey Park and to construct 10,500 square feet of sidewalk along East Evans Avenue as part of the Elevate Denver Bond program, in Council District 2 (202053562). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-18-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-14-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-0339 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 20-0335 A resolution approving the Revival and Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to provide placement, permanent supportive housing and treatment services to people experiencing homelessness. Amends a contract with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless by adding $350,000 for a new total of $1,400,000 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-20 to provide placement, permanent supportive housing and treatment services to people experiencing homelessness, citywide (SOCSV-201631656-03; SOCSV 201953016-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-18-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-15-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-0335 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 5 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION City Council - Direct Files 20-0388 A bill for an ordinance approving proposed Amendments to approximately ten Leases, Licenses and Concession Agreements in response to the COVID-19 health crisis, to be negotiated by the Director of Real Estate to provide relief for the tenants. Authorizes the Division of Real Estate to negotiate and amend commercial leases in City-owned buildings to provide three months of rent relief in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-18-20. Councilmember Black approved filing this item on 4-23-20. Council Bill 20-0388 was ordered published. Ordered published Finance & Governance Committee 20-0337 A bill for an ordinance making an appropriation in the Wastewater Management Enterprise Fund. Appropriates $1,670,661.21 to support the amendment to the agreement with Urban Drainage and Flood Control District (UDFCD), doing business as Mile High Flood District, for drainage and flood control improvements along Sanderson Gulch, which is requested through the companion bill request 20-0302. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-14-20. Council Bill 20-0337 was ordered published. Ordered published BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION City Council - Direct Files 20-0357 A bill for an ordinance authorizing cash transfers from TABOR Reserve Special Revenue Funds to the Coronavirus Emergency Response Special Revenue Fund. Approves cash transfers totaling $17,041,022.78 from two TABOR Reserve Special Revenue Funds to the Coronavirus Emergency Response Special Revenue Fund in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-11-20. Councilmember Black approved filing this item on 4-16-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 20-0357 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 6 Finance & Governance Committee 20-0328 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new fund in the General Government Special Revenue Fund Series for the “Emergency Response Grant” program. Establishes a new Special Revenue Fund named the “Emergency Response Grant Fund” in the General Government Special Revenue Fund series to be used by the Department of Finance to receive and expend federal or federal pass-through funds. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-11-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-7-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 20-0328 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 20-0336 A bill for an ordinance amending the Building and Fire Code of the City and County of Denver. Amends Article II, Chapter 10 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to extend the effective date of the 2019 Denver Building and Fire Code to July 31, 2020 and extend timeframes for the continued use of the 2016 Denver Building and Fire Code. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-14-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 20-0336 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Page 7 ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Clark adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m. President Attested by me with the Corporate Seal of the City and County of Denver Clerk and Recorder, Ex-Officio Clerk of the City and County of Denver Page 8