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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, June 8, 2020 5:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Flynn led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Absent: Herndon (1) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 20-0542 Minutes of Thursday, June 4, 2020 The minutes of Thursday, June 4, 2020 were distributed to members of Council. Council President Clark ordered the minutes approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilmembers Hinds, Kniech, Black, Kashmann, Torres, CdeBaca, Sandoval and Sawyer offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS 20-0519 An Anti-Hate Statement. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Proclamation 20-0519 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon (1) 20-0543 A Proclamation Recognizing Racism as a Public Health Crisis. A motion offered by Councilmember Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Proclamation 20-0543 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon (1) Page 1 RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT RESOLUTIONS Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 20-0231 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Downtown Denver Events, Inc. to operate the skating rink and beer garden at Skyline Park in Council District 9. Approves an agreement with Downtown Denver Events, Inc. through 2-28-22 to operate the skating rink and beer garden at Skyline Park in Council District 9 (PARKS-202053400-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-15-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-10-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Gilmore, that Council Resolution 20-0231 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: CdeBaca (1) Absent: Herndon (1) BLOCK VOTE A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Gilmore, to approve the following items en bloc. The motion carried by the following vote: Approved the consent agenda Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon (1) PROCLAMATIONS 20-0544 NASH Awareness Day. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Gilmore, that Council Proclamation 20-0544 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon (1) Page 2 RESOLUTIONS City Council - Direct Files 20-0530 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Mile High United Way for the administration and execution of Denver’s Small Business Emergency Relief Program during the COVID-19 health crisis. Approves a contract with Mile High United Way for $4,400,000 and through 12-31-20 for the administration and execution of the city’s Small Business Emergency Relief Program (SBERF), specifically using federal coronavirus relief funds, citywide (OEDEV-54859). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-29-20. Councilmember Flynn approved filing this item on 6-4-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Gilmore, that Council Resolution 20-0530 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon (1) 20-0531 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Nonprofit Development Center for the administration of Denver’s new nonprofit relief and recovery grant program in response to significant demand from small nonprofits citywide during the COVID-19 health crisis. Approves a contract with Colorado Nonprofit Development Center (CNDC) for $2,000,000 and through 12-31-20 to launch and help administer Denver’s new nonprofit relief and recovery grant program in response to significant demand from small nonprofits citywide, using federal coronavirus relief funds (OEDEV- 54860). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-29-20. Councilmember Flynn approved filing this item on 6-4-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Gilmore, that Council Resolution 20-0531 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon (1) Page 3 20-0534 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Impact Charitable for Disaster Relief Funding during the COVID-19 health crisis. Approves a contract with Impact Charitable for $750,000 and through 12-30-20 to administer the Left Behind Workers fund to provide cash assistance to Denver residents who were previously employed and lost such employment due to the COVID-19 pandemic, citywide (HRCRS-202054745). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-29-20. Councilmember Kniech approved filing this item on 6-4-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Gilmore, that Council Resolution 20-0534 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon (1) 20-0535 A resolution amending the Denver City Council Rules of Procedure. Televises general public comment sessions. Councilmember Kashmann approved filing this item on 6-4-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Gilmore, that Council Resolution 20-0535 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon (1) Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 20-0480 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Visible Service, LLC for sponsorship benefits at the Denver Coliseum and Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Approves a revenue contract with Visible Services, LLC for $1,077,421 and through 4-30-22 for sponsorship for cellular services at the Denver Coliseum and Red Rocks Amphitheatre (THTRS-201953078). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-29-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-27-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Gilmore, that Council Resolution 20-0480 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon (1) Page 4 Finance & Governance Committee 20-0478 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Liquidity Services, LLC d/b/a GovDeals to extend the term to provide access to an online auction software platform and a customer base to auction various surplus property. Amends a contract with Liquidity Services Operations, LLC doing business as GovDeals by adding five years for a new end date of 7-31-25 and amending the scope of work by adding additional required contract language to a revenue agreement for an online auction software platform and a customer base for use by the City to auction various surplus property (GENRL-201523038-01; GENRL-202054366-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-29-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-26-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Gilmore, that Council Resolution 20-0478 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon (1) 20-0479 A resolution approving a proposed Sixth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Skillsoft Corporation to extend the term and increase funding for the City's on-line learning solution. Amends a contract with Skillsoft Corporation by adding $501,034.67 for a new total of $2,396,549.96 and three years for a new end date of 5-29-23 to provide third party training content for City employees (201310840; 20254443). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-29-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-26-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Gilmore, that Council Resolution 20-0479 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon (1) Page 5 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 20-0487 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Designscapes, Inc. for on-call golf course restoration, repair, and improvement services for Denver golf courses, citywide. Approves a contract with Colorado Designscapes, Inc. for $1 million and through 10-31-22 for on-call golf course restoration, repair, and improvement services (non-construction) for Denver golf courses, citywide (201952405). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-29-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-26-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Gilmore, that Council Resolution 20-0487 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon (1) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 20-0481 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the United States Department of Health and Human Services concerning the “Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part A COVID-19 Response” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration for $540,961 and for one year for COVID-19 response activities including emergency financial assistance, housing services, outpatient ambulatory health, food assistance and behavioral health services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS, citywide (ENVHL-202054544-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-29-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-27-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Gilmore, that Council Resolution 20-0481 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon (1) Page 6 20-0485 A resolution approving a proposed Master Terms & Conditions - Government agreement between the City and County of Denver and LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL, Inc. for data products, data applications and other related services. Approves a contract with LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL, Inc. for $750,000 and for five years to provide on-call investigative database access for City agencies (SAFTY-201952993). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-29-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-27-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Gilmore, that Council Resolution 20-0485 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon (1) 20-0492 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment and Modification Agreement between the City and County of Denver and ECLT Inca Commons, LLC to amend and modify the terms and conditions of the Loan Agreement. Amends a loan agreement with ECLT Inca Commons LLC to revise the deadline for disbursement of funds from 3-30-20 to 9-30-20 regarding a 92-unit condominium development located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood in Council District 3. No change to agreement amount or duration (OEDEV-201951256). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-29-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-27-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Gilmore, that Council Resolution 20-0492 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon (1) Page 7 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 20-0486 A bill for an ordinance temporarily amending Section 30-6(1) of Article I, Chapter 30 (Landmark Preservation) of the Denver Revised Municipal Code for the period June 19 through August 2, 2020, to postpone certain actions and toll certain time limits within the article. Temporarily amends Section 30-6(1) of Article I, Chapter 30 (Landmark Preservation) of the Denver Revised Municipal Code for the period of June 19 through August 2, 2020, to postpone certain actions and toll certain time limits within the article. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-26-20. Council Bill 20-0486 was ordered published Ordered published BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Finance & Governance Committee 20-0442 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from General Fund Contingency and an appropriation in the General Fund to transfer cash to the City Council Special Revenue Fund. Approves the transfer of $281,874.44 from General Fund Contingency to City Council’s Special Revenue Fund, which reflects a portion of City Council’s 2019 year-end savings. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-12-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Gilmore, that Council Bill 20-0442 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, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon (1) Page 8 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 20-0447 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of right-of-way located north of 4455 West Colfax Avenue and bounded by North Utica Street, North Tennyson Street, West Colfax Avenue and West 16th Avenue, without reservations. Vacates the east/west alley located north of 4455 West Colfax Avenue, and bounded by North Utica Street, North Tennyson Street, West Colfax Avenue and West 16th Avenue, without reservations in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-12-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Gilmore, that Council Bill 20-0447 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, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon (1) 20-0469 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the easements reserved in Ordinance No. 1183, Series of 1996 at Reception No. 9600175985 and the Deed of Easement, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder, at Reception No. 9900177333, located at 1400 North Jackson Street, bounded by East Colfax Avenue, North Jackson Street, East 14th Avenue and North Garfield Street. Relinquishes the easement, in its entirety, as reserved in the Vacation Ordinance No. 1183, Series of 1996, and the easement, in its entirety, as reserved in the Deed of Easement with Recordation No. 9900177333 located at 1400 North Jackson Street, bound by East Colfax Avenue, North Jackson Street, East 14th Avenue and North Garfield Street in Council District 10. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-22-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-19-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Gilmore, that Council Bill 20-0469 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, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon (1) 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 9 ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Clark adjourned the meeting at 6:38 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 10