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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, May 4, 2020 5:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Torres led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 20-0417 Minutes of Monday, April 27, 2020 The minutes of Monday, April 27, 2020 were distributed to members of Council. Council President Clark ordered the minutes approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilmembers Hinds, Flynn, Kniech, Torres, Black, Ortega, CdeBaca, Herndon, Kashmann and Gilmore offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT RESOLUTIONS City Council - Direct Files 20-0416 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Universal Protection Service, L.P. d/b/a Allied Universal Security Services, LP for security personnel at homeless shelters and facilities during the COVID-19 health crisis. Approves a contract with Universal Protection Service, L.P., doing business as Allied Universal Security Services, for $4,000,000 and through 6-01-20 with the option to extend through 9-30-20 to provide security services at the National Western Complex and the Denver Coliseum in response to the COVID-19 pandemic (GENRL-202054453). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-18-20. Councilmember Black approved filing this item on 4-30-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-0416 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (11) Nay: CdeBaca, Sawyer (2) Page 1 Finance & Governance Committee 20-0279 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment and appointments to the National Western Center Authority Board. Approves the Mayoral reappointment of Kelly Leid and Mayoral appointments of Ernest House, Jr. and Gabriela Acevedo (as a non-voting neighborhood resident) to the National Western Center Authority Board for terms effective immediately and expiring 12-31-24, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 4-21-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-0279 be adopted, was followed by a motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-0279 be re-referred to Committee. The motion to re-refer carried by the following vote: Re-referred to or held in committee Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) BLOCK VOTE A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, 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) PROCLAMATIONS 20-0425 A proclamation proclaiming May 2020 as Preservation Month. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Proclamation 20-0425 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) 20-0427 A proclamation calling on Colorado meat processers to provide for enhanced worker safety. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Proclamation 20-0427 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 RESOLUTIONS City Council - Direct Files 20-0386 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Mile High United Way for the administration and grant disbursement of Denver’s Small Business Emergency Relief Program during the COVID-19 health crisis. Amends a contract with Mile High United Way by adding $3,500,000 for a new total of $5,705,000 for the administration and grant disbursement of Denver's Small Business Emergency Relief Program as part of the Covid-19 response. No change to contract duration (OEDEV-202054468). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-18-20. Councilmember Flynn approved filing this item on 4-30-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-0386 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) 20-0393 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 Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-0393 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 20-0410 A resolution approving a proposed Emergency Occupancy Agreement between the City and County of Denver and JBK Hotels, LLC to provide temporary housing for individuals experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 health crisis. Approves an emergency occupancy agreement with JBK Hotels, LLC for $1,935,900 and with rolling one-month options through 8-31-20 to provide 140 rooms to people experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 crisis, in Council District 9 (FINAN-202054515). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-18-20. Councilmember Black approved filing this item on 4-30-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-0410 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) Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 20-0358 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Airport & Aviation Professionals, Inc. concerning contract management software to monitor agreements at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with Airport & Aviation Professionals, Inc. for $2.5 million and three years to provide assistance throughout the re-implementation of PROPWorks, an airport specific revenue contract management software application to monitor the terms and conditions of the Airline Space and Use Agreements, Concession Agreements, and other permits at Denver International Airport (202053264-00). 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 4-22-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-0358 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 Finance & Governance Committee 20-0351 A resolution approving the proposed purchase by the City and County of Denver including DEN of insurance policies through Willis Towers Watson Midwest, Inc. Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. Huntington T Block Insurance Agency, Inc. and Marsh USA, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $7,174,414. Authorizes the annual renewal of the City’s property and liability insurance policies renewing 05-01-20 with a total premium for all policies not to exceed $7,174 414 (Willis - FINAN-201952931; Arthur J. Gallagher - FINAN-201952884; Huntington T. Block - FINAN-201952835; Marsh USA -FINAN-202053304). 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 4-21-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-0351 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) 20-0355 A resolution approving a proposed Amended Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Ferguson Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Ferguson Waterworks for piping and supplies for Wastewater. Amends a master purchase order with Ferguson Enterprises by adding $200,000 for a new total of $650,000 for piping and supplies to support Wastewater operations, citywide. No change to agreement duration (SC-000000133). 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 4-21-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-0355 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 20-0356 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Advanced Chemical Technology, Inc. for dishwashing and laundry compounds for the jails and detention center. Approves a master purchase order with Advanced Chemicals Technology for $1,000,000 and for one year, with four optional one-year renewals, for dishwashing and laundry compounds for the Denver County jails and detention center (SC-00004766). 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 4-21-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-0356 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 20-0326 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Summitt Forests, Inc. for on-call timber stand improvement services and vegetation treatment for reducing the risk of wildfires in Mountain Parks. Approves a contract with Summitt Forests, Inc. for $1 million and for three years for on-call timber stand improvement services and vegetation treatment for reducing the risk of wildfires in Mountain Parks (202053856). 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 4-7-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-0326 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 6 20-0352 A resolution approving a proposed Engineering Services Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Black & Veatch Corporation to furnish professional engineering design services to create and implement a flow monitoring plan, build a calibrated hydraulic model for both wet and dry conditions, and update the City’s 2009 Sanitary Sewer Master Plan Approves a contract with Black and Veatch Corporation for $777,611 and for three years for a citywide Sanitary Sewer Master Plan (202053972). 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 4-21-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-0352 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 20-0159 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Ferkam Inc. d/b/a Extreme Towing & Recovery, for comprehensive towing services. Amends a contract with Ferkham, Inc. doing business as Extreme Towing & Recovery, by adding $1,100,000 for a new total of $7,100,000 and 16 months for a new end date of 12-31-20 for comprehensive towing services for the Denver Police Department, Denver Sheriff’s Department and Denver Right of Way Enforcement (POLIC-201627602-02; POLIC-201951333). 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 4-22-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-0159 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 7 20-0280 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Lease Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Running Creek Ranch, LLC to continue to lease City-owned land near the Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site (DADS) for the purpose of grazing livestock. Amends a lease agreement with Running Creek Ranch, LLC, by adding three years for a new end date of 6-15-23 to allow livestock to graze on city-owned land near the Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site (DADS) at Gun Club Road and Hampden Avenue. No change to the agreement amount (ENVHL-201101017-03; ENVHL-202054045-00). 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 3-25-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-0280 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) 20-0359 A resolution approving the re-appointment of Kelsey Green to the Civil Service Commission. Approves the Council re-appointment of Kelsey Green to the Civil Service Commission. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-22-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-0359 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) 20-0360 A resolution approving the Council re-appointment of Glenn Harper to the Head Start Policy Council. Approves the Council re-appointment of Glenn Harper to the Head Start Policy Council. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-22-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-0360 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 8 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION City Council - Direct Files 20-0394 A bill for an ordinance adding a new section in Chapter 48, Article IX, Fee on Disposable Bags. Delays the effective date for the single-use plastic bag fee until July1, 2021. Councilmember Black approved direct filing this item on 4-30-20. Council Bill 20-0394 was ordered published. Ordered published Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 20-0354 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and State of Colorado, Department of Human Services, Division of Youth Services, for detention screening and pre-trial release services. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the State of Colorado Division of Youth Corrections for $1,550,888 and one year to perform detention screening and pre-trial release services for the 2nd Judicial District Senate Bill 94 Program - a statewide initiative that appropriates funds to reduce the length of time a juvenile is held in detention or a commitment facility (SAFTY-202054270). 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 4-22-20. Council Bill 20-0354 was ordered published. Ordered published BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Bill 20-0388 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 9 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Bill 20-0337 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 RECESS Council did not take a recess. COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Page 10 ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Clark adjourned the meeting at 6:59 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 11