City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · June 22, 2020
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, June 22, 2020 5:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Absent: Ortega (1)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
20-0614 Minutes of Monday, June 15, 2020
The minutes of Monday, June 15, 2020, were distributed to members of Council.
Council President Clark ordered the minutes approved.
Approved
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmembers Sandoval, Hinds and CdeBaca offered announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
20-0613 A proclamation honoring Michael Eugene Somma for 35 years of service to
the City and County of Denver.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Proclamation 20-0613 be adopted, was followed by a motion offered
by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that adoption
of Council Proclamation 20-0613 be postponed to Monday, July 20, 2020. The motion
to postpone carried by the following vote:
Postponed
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Ortega (1)
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RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
20-0488 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver, on behalf of itself and the Denver Workforce
Development Board and Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. to provide
one-stop operator and comprehensive services specific to employment and
training as required under Denver’s Workforce Innovation and Opportunity
Act (WIOA) funding.
Approves a contract with Eckerd Connects for $2,500,000 and through 6-30-21 to
provide one-stop operator and comprehensive services specific to employment and
training as required under Denver’s Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
(WIOA) funding and other special state revenue or grant-funded workforce
initiatives, citywide (OEDEV-202054623-00). 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 6-3-20. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.7,
Councilmember Herndon called out this item at the 6-15-20 meeting for a one-week
postponement to 6-22-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 20-0488 be adopted. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech,
Sandoval, Torres (9)
Nay: CdeBaca, Hinds, Sawyer (3)
Absent: Ortega (1)
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
20-0495 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and
Hospital Authority d/b/a Denver Health Medical Center to provide for the
availability of reimbursement of agency funds in accordance with the FEMA
COVID-19 Grant.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health and Hospital
Authority to provide for reimbursement of funds in accordance with the FEMA
COVID-19 Grant. 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 6-2-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Gilmore, that Council Bill 20-0495 be ordered published. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Ordered published
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech,
Sandoval, Torres (9)
Nay: CdeBaca, Hinds, Sawyer (3)
Absent: Ortega (1)
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
20-0504 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a cash transfer from the City
Council Special Revenue Fund to the General Fund and making an
appropriation in the General Fund.
Approves a cash transfer of $143,146 from the City Council Special Revenue Fund
and an appropriation in General Fund Contingency to meet a portion of City Council’s
2020 mid-year reduction target. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 6-2-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 20-0504 be placed upon final consideration and do pass. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Ortega (1)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
20-0508 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Sixth Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and State of Colorado
Judicial Department, to pay for personnel to provide a school based gang
prevention program.
Amends an agreement with the Colorado State Judicial Department by adding
$75,807.82 for a new total of $999,637.73 and six months for a new end date of
6-30-20 to continue the work of the Gang Reduction Initiative of Denver (GRID)
program, citywide (SAFTY-201100301; SAFTY-201952991). 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 6-3-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 20-0508 be placed upon final consideration and do pass.
The motion FAILED to carry by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Herndon (4)
Nay: CdeBaca, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval,
Sawyer, Torres (8)
Absent: Ortega (1)
BLOCK VOTE
A motion offered 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, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Ortega (1)
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RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
20-0490 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Rocky Mountain Public Media,
Inc. f/k/a Rocky Mountain Public Broadcasting Network, Inc. to allow for a
change of collateral from a 2900 Welton location to a secondary position at
the 2101 Arapahoe location.
Amends a loan agreement with Rocky Mountain Public Media to allow for a change of
collateral from a 2900 Welton Street property to a secondary position at the soon to
be completed 2100 Arapahoe Street property, allowing the 2900 Welton Street
property to be sold to a community-based nonprofit organization providing childcare
and early childhood education. No change to agreement amount or duration
(202054620-02). 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 that Council Resolution 20-0490 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Ortega (1)
20-0525 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendment between
the City and County of Denver and OSP US, Inc. concerning Public Parking
Revenue Control System at Denver International Airport.
Amends a contract with OSP US, Inc. by adding $2,435,245 for a new total of
$12,535,245 and one year for a new end date of 9-30-20 to maintain the Public
Parking Revenue Control System, the garage-level sign control system, the first
point of contact for the Ground Transportation Automated Vehicle Identification (AVI)
system and the employee parking hardware at Denver International Airport
(CE-201309652-02). 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 6-10-20.
A motion offered that Council Resolution 20-0525 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Ortega (1)
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20-0526 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and ANIHI Newco, LLC, d/b/a Avail concerning a pilot
program permit for a peer-to-peer car sharing platform at Denver
International Airport.
Approves a revenue contract with ANIHI Newco, LLC for $36,500 and for one year
for an Avail Pilot Program Permit for a peer-to-peer car sharing platform at Denver
International Airport (PLANE-202054660). 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 6-10-20.
A motion offered that Council Resolution 20-0526 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Ortega (1)
20-0527 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Ash & White Construction Co. d/b/a White
Construction Group, Ltd. concerning improvements for Xcel transformer
vaults at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with Ash & White Construction Co., doing business as White
Construction Group, for $9,343,000 and for 640 days for the improvements for five
Xcel transformer vaults located in the basement of Concourse B, including new
structural foundations, concrete slab, new masonry walls, new doors, new HVAC,
new lighting, and water mitigation system at Denver International Airport
(PLANE-202054550). 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 6-10-20.
A motion offered that Council Resolution 20-0527 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Ortega (1)
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20-0528 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Oak Leaf Solar XVIII, LLC concerning the ground
lease for construction and operation of a solar array at Denver
International Airport.
Approves a lease and license agreement with Oak Leaf Solar XVIII, LLC for
$771,611 and for 25.5 years for the lease of approximately 40 acres for construction
and operation of a solar array developed and maintained by Oak Leaf Solar XVIII
LLC at Denver International Airport (PLANE-202053422). 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 6-10-20.
A motion offered that Council Resolution 20-0528 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Ortega (1)
20-0529 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Oak Leaf Solar XVIII, LLC concerning the
purchase of electricity from a solar array to be built at Denver
International Airport.
Approves a contract with Oak Leaf Solar XVIII, LLC for $27,041,254.62 and for 25
years to purchase electricity from a solar array to be built at Denver International
Airport (PLANE-202053692). 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 6-10-20.
A motion offered that Council Resolution 20-0529 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Ortega (1)
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Finance & Governance Committee
20-0523 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Questica, Inc. to extend the
term and increase funding for a budgeting system for Denver's Budget
Management Office.
Amends a contract with Questica Software, Inc. by adding $1,051,680 for a new
total of $3,291,680 and five years for a new end date of 8-01-25 for continual use
and support of the budget management software supporting all City agencies
(TECHS-202054455). 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 6-9-20.
A motion offered that Council Resolution 20-0523 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Ortega (1)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-0502 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Acme Tree Service, Inc. for
extending the term date for on-call tree maintenance citywide.
Amends a contract with Acme Tree Service, Inc. by adding four months for a new
end date of 9-30-20 for on-call tree maintenance, including tree management and
pruning, tree removal, stump removal and other services on public and private
property, citywide. No change to contract amount (201735119-02; 202054415). 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 6-2-20.
A motion offered that Council Resolution 20-0502 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Ortega (1)
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20-0512 A resolution approving a proposed CM/GC Construction Contract
and Agreement between the City and County of Denver and James R.
Howell & Co., Inc. d/b/a Howell Construction for CM/GC services for
improvements and remodeling of the interior spaces on floors three, four
and five of the Wastewater Building located at 2000 West 3rd Avenue.
Approves a contract with James R. Howell & Co., Inc. doing business as Howell
Construction, for $4,286,288 and for 200 days for construction manager/general
contractor services for improvements and remodeling of the interior spaces on floors
three, four and five of the Wastewater Building located at 2000 West 3rd Avenue in
Council District 7 (DOTI-202054607). 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 6-2-20. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.7, Councilmember Ortega
called out this item at the 6-15-20 meeting for a one-week postponement to
6-22-20.
A motion offered that Council Resolution 20-0512 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Ortega (1)
20-0532 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and SavATree, LLC DBA Swingle
Tree and Landscape Care, Inc. for on-call tree maintenance citywide.
Amends a contract with SavATree, LLC doing business as Swingle, Inc. by adding
four months for a new end date of 9-30-20 for on-call tree maintenance, including
tree management and pruning, tree removal, stump removal and other services on
public and private property, citywide. No change to contract amount (201735118-02;
202054424). 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
6-9-20.
A motion offered that Council Resolution 20-0532 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Ortega (1)
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
20-0548 A resolution approving the Council appointment of Deronn Turner
to the Head Start Policy Council.
That the Council appointment of Deronn Turner to the Head Start Policy Council for a
term effective immediately and expiring on 7-1-21, or until a successor is duly
appointed, be and hereby is approved. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 6-17-20.
A motion offered that Council Resolution 20-0548 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Ortega (1)
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-0513 A bill for an ordinance revoking the revocable permit granted by
Ordinance No. 306, Series of 2005, to Center for Traditional Chinese
Medicine.
Revokes Ordinance No. 306, Series of 2005 which granted a revocable permit to
Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine, their successors and assigns, to encroach
into the right of way with a handicap ramp at 5 Cook Street in Council District 10.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-9-20.
Council Bill 20-0513 was ordered published
Ordered published
20-0520 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 5061
Perry Street in Regis.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1
(allows an accessory dwelling unit), located at 5061 Perry Street in Council District
1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-9-20.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
Council Bill 20-0520 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
7-20-20
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
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20-0521 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the easement reserved in
Ordinance No. 20191064, Series of 2019, recorded with Denver Clerk &
Recorder at Reception No. 2019155840, located near the intersection of
East Warren Avenue and South Cherry Street to the southbound
Interstate-25 ramp at South Cherry Street.
Relinquishes the easement(s), in its entirety, established in the vacating Ordinance
No. 20191064, Series of 2019 near the intersection of East Warren Avenue and
South Cherry Street to the southbound Interstate-25 ramp at South Cherry Street in
Council District 4. 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 6-9-20.
Council Bill 20-0521 was ordered published
Ordered published
20-0522 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
School District No. 1 to provide trash, recycling and composting collection
services for Denver Public Schools.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with School District No. 1 by adding
$1,400,000 of revenue for a new total of $2,313,254 and three years for a new end
date of 6-30-23 to provide trash, recycling, and composting collection services to all
Denver Public School sites, citywide (201843393; 202054704). 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 6-9-20.
Council Bill 20-0522 was ordered published
Ordered published
20-0524 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4353
Fillmore Street in Elyria Swansea.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-D to U-TU-C
(urban edge, single-unit to urban, two-unit), located at 4353 Fillmore Street in
Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-9-20.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
Council Bill 20-0524 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
7-20-20
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
20-0538 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3325
West 16th Avenue in West Colfax.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from G-MU-3 to G-MX-3
(multi-unit to mixed-use), located at 3325 West 16th Avenue in Council District 3.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-9-20.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
Council Bill 20-0538 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
7-20-20
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
20-0467 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado
Department of Human Services to provide childcare facility licensure and
investigation services.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the Colorado Department of Human
Services for $640,642 and for one year to provide reimbursement for the City’s
Child Care Facility Inspection program for services related to child care facility
inspections, citywide (ENVHL - 202054585-00). 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 5-20-20.
Council Bill 20-0467 was ordered published
Ordered published
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
20-0499 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for
employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the
Career Service.
Amends the Classification and Pay Plan to make pay range adjustments, pay grade
abolishments, and changes to employee pay rates to be effective on July 1, 2020 in
response to the contractor/city employee minimum wage ordinance. The Committee
approved filing this bill by consent on 6-2-20.
A motion offered that Council Bill 20-0499 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, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Ortega (1)
20-0515 A bill for an ordinance to amend the Charter of the City and County
of Denver to give City Council the authority to procure professional
services without executive branch approval, subject to the approval of the
voters at a special municipal election to be conducted in coordination with
the state general election on November 3, 2020.
Refers a measure to the electors of Denver to allow for City Council to procure
professional services. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
6-2-20.
A motion offered that Council Bill 20-0515 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, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Ortega (1)
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20-0516 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 3, 2020, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and
County of Denver creating a Board of Transportation and Infrastructure.
Refers a measure to the electors of Denver to create an advisory board for the
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 6-2-20.
A motion offered that Council Bill 20-0516 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, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Ortega (1)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
20-0507 A bill for an ordinance amending the Revised Municipal Code of the
City and County of Denver to alter the deadlines for retail tobacco store
licenses.
Amends Chapter 24 and Chapter 32 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC)
to move the dates required for tobacco retailers to apply for a license back by 6
months respectively due to COVID 19 related issues. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 6-3-20.
A motion offered that Council Bill 20-0507 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, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Ortega (1)
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Clark announced that tonight there will be a
thirty-minute courtesy public hearing on Council Bill 20-0536,
submitting to a vote of the registered electors of the City and County
of Denver, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and
County of Denver to give City Council the authority to consent to
certain mayoral appointments. Anyone wishing to speak on this
matter must go online or see the Council Secretary to sign up during
the recess of Council.
RECESS
Council did not take a recess.
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
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COURTESY PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
20-0536 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the registered
electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to
be held in conjunction with the coordinated election on November 3, 2020,
a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver to
give City Council the authority to consent to certain mayoral appointments.
Submits to the voters of Denver the power for City Council to confirm Mayoral
departmental appointees. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
6-9-20.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 9:40 p.m., Council
President Clark presiding, to hear speakers on the introduction of Council Bill
20-0536. Dennis Brachfeld signed up to speak neither in favor nor against the bill.
Katie Leonard, Jame Titus, Kenny White, Jason Ball, Blair Stapp, Tessema, Christina
Shulman, Chairman Seku, Rosie DuPree and Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor
of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Councilmember
Sawyer delivered a brief overview of the bill.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Bill 20-0536 be ordered published. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Ordered published
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Ortega (1)
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Clark announced that on Monday, July 20, 2020,
Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 20-0520,
changing the zoning classification for 5061 Perry Street in Regis; a
required public hearing on Council Bill 20-0524, changing the zoning
classification for 4353 Fillmore Street in Elyria Swansea; and, a
required public hearing on Council Bill 20-0538, changing the zoning
classification for 3325 West 16th Avenue in West Colfax. Any
protests against Council Bills 20-0520, 20-0524 and 20-0538 must
be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, July
13, 2020.
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ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Clark
adjourned the meeting at 10:23 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
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Agenda
City Council Meeting of Monday, June 22, 2020
City and County of Denver
Robin Kniech........................At Large Jolon Clark........................District 7
Deborah “Debbie” Ortega.......At Large Christopher Herndon...........District 8
Amanda P. Sandoval.............District 1 Candi CdeBaca...................District 9
Kevin Flynn........................District 2 Chris Hinds.......................District 10
Jamie Torres.......................District 3 Stacie Gilmore...................District 11
Kendra Black.......................District 4 Linda Jamison....................Director
Amanda Sawyer..................District 5 Mar'quasa Hopson..............Secretary
Paul Kashmann...................District 6
Room 450
City & County Building
1437 Bannock Street
Denver CO 80202
Phone: 720-337-2000
Email: dencc@denvergov.org
City Council Agenda Monday, June 22, 2020
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
20-0614 Minutes of Monday, June 15, 2020
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
20-0613 A proclamation honoring Michael Eugene Somma for 35 years of service to
the City and County of Denver.
Sponsor Flynn, Ortega and Sandoval
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
20-0488 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver, on behalf of itself and the Denver Workforce
Development Board and Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. to provide
one-stop operator and comprehensive services specific to employment and
training as required under Denver’s Workforce Innovation and Opportunity
Act (WIOA) funding.
Approves a contract with Eckerd Connects for $2,500,000 and through 6-30-21 to
provide one-stop operator and comprehensive services specific to employment and
training as required under Denver’s Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
(WIOA) funding and other special state revenue or grant-funded workforce
initiatives, citywide (OEDEV-202054623-00). 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 6-3-20. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.7,
Councilmember Herndon called out this item at the 6-15-20 meeting for a one-week
postponement to 6-22-20.
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20-0490 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Rocky Mountain Public Media,
Inc. f/k/a Rocky Mountain Public Broadcasting Network, Inc. to allow for a
change of collateral from a 2900 Welton location to a secondary position at
the 2101 Arapahoe location.
Amends a loan agreement with Rocky Mountain Public Media to allow for a change of
collateral from a 2900 Welton Street property to a secondary position at the soon to
be completed 2100 Arapahoe Street property, allowing the 2900 Welton Street
property to be sold to a community-based nonprofit organization providing childcare
and early childhood education. No change to agreement amount or duration
(202054620-02). 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.
20-0525 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendment between
the City and County of Denver and OSP US, Inc. concerning Public Parking
Revenue Control System at Denver International Airport.
Amends a contract with OSP US, Inc. by adding $2,435,245 for a new total of
$12,535,245 and one year for a new end date of 9-30-20 to maintain the Public
Parking Revenue Control System, the garage-level sign control system, the first
point of contact for the Ground Transportation Automated Vehicle Identification (AVI)
system and the employee parking hardware at Denver International Airport
(CE-201309652-02). 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 6-10-20.
20-0526 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and ANIHI Newco, LLC, d/b/a Avail concerning a pilot
program permit for a peer-to-peer car sharing platform at Denver
International Airport.
Approves a revenue contract with ANIHI Newco, LLC for $36,500 and for one year
for an Avail Pilot Program Permit for a peer-to-peer car sharing platform at Denver
International Airport (PLANE-202054660). 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 6-10-20.
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20-0527 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Ash & White Construction Co. d/b/a White
Construction Group, Ltd. concerning improvements for Xcel transformer
vaults at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with Ash & White Construction Co., doing business as White
Construction Group, for $9,343,000 and for 640 days for the improvements for five
Xcel transformer vaults located in the basement of Concourse B, including new
structural foundations, concrete slab, new masonry walls, new doors, new HVAC,
new lighting, and water mitigation system at Denver International Airport
(PLANE-202054550). 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 6-10-20.
20-0528 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Oak Leaf Solar XVIII, LLC concerning the ground
lease for construction and operation of a solar array at Denver
International Airport.
Approves a lease and license agreement with Oak Leaf Solar XVIII, LLC for
$771,611 and for 25.5 years for the lease of approximately 40 acres for construction
and operation of a solar array developed and maintained by Oak Leaf Solar XVIII
LLC at Denver International Airport (PLANE-202053422). 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 6-10-20.
20-0529 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Oak Leaf Solar XVIII, LLC concerning the
purchase of electricity from a solar array to be built at Denver
International Airport.
Approves a contract with Oak Leaf Solar XVIII, LLC for $27,041,254.62 and for 25
years to purchase electricity from a solar array to be built at Denver International
Airport (PLANE-202053692). 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 6-10-20.
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Finance & Governance Committee
20-0523 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Questica, Inc. to extend the
term and increase funding for a budgeting system for Denver's Budget
Management Office.
Amends a contract with Questica Software, Inc. by adding $1,051,680 for a new
total of $3,291,680 and five years for a new end date of 8-01-25 for continual use
and support of the budget management software supporting all City agencies
(TECHS-202054455). 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 6-9-20.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-0502 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Acme Tree Service, Inc. for
extending the term date for on-call tree maintenance citywide.
Amends a contract with Acme Tree Service, Inc. by adding four months for a new
end date of 9-30-20 for on-call tree maintenance, including tree management and
pruning, tree removal, stump removal and other services on public and private
property, citywide. No change to contract amount (201735119-02; 202054415). 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 6-2-20.
20-0512 A resolution approving a proposed CM/GC Construction Contract
and Agreement between the City and County of Denver and James R.
Howell & Co., Inc. d/b/a Howell Construction for CM/GC services for
improvements and remodeling of the interior spaces on floors three, four
and five of the Wastewater Building located at 2000 West 3rd Avenue.
Approves a contract with James R. Howell & Co., Inc. doing business as Howell
Construction, for $4,286,288 and for 200 days for construction manager/general
contractor services for improvements and remodeling of the interior spaces on floors
three, four and five of the Wastewater Building located at 2000 West 3rd Avenue in
Council District 7 (DOTI-202054607). 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 6-2-20. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.7, Councilmember Ortega
called out this item at the 6-15-20 meeting for a one-week postponement to
6-22-20.
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20-0532 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and SavATree, LLC DBA Swingle
Tree and Landscape Care, Inc. for on-call tree maintenance citywide.
Amends a contract with SavATree, LLC doing business as Swingle, Inc. by adding
four months for a new end date of 9-30-20 for on-call tree maintenance, including
tree management and pruning, tree removal, stump removal and other services on
public and private property, citywide. No change to contract amount (201735118-02;
202054424). 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
6-9-20.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
20-0548 A resolution approving the Council appointment of Deronn Turner
to the Head Start Policy Council.
That the Council appointment of Deronn Turner to the Head Start Policy Council for a
term effective immediately and expiring on 7-1-21, or until a successor is duly
appointed, be and hereby is approved. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 6-17-20.
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
20-0495 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and
Hospital Authority d/b/a Denver Health Medical Center to provide for the
availability of reimbursement of agency funds in accordance with the FEMA
COVID-19 Grant.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health and Hospital
Authority to provide for reimbursement of funds in accordance with the FEMA
COVID-19 Grant. 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 6-2-20.
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-0513 A bill for an ordinance revoking the revocable permit granted by
Ordinance No. 306, Series of 2005, to Center for Traditional Chinese
Medicine.
Revokes Ordinance No. 306, Series of 2005 which granted a revocable permit to
Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine, their successors and assigns, to encroach
into the right of way with a handicap ramp at 5 Cook Street in Council District 10.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-9-20.
20-0520 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 5061
Perry Street in Regis.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1
(allows an accessory dwelling unit), located at 5061 Perry Street in Council District
1. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 7-20-20. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-9-20.
20-0521 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the easement reserved in
Ordinance No. 20191064, Series of 2019, recorded with Denver Clerk &
Recorder at Reception No. 2019155840, located near the intersection of
East Warren Avenue and South Cherry Street to the southbound
Interstate-25 ramp at South Cherry Street.
Relinquishes the easement(s), in its entirety, established in the vacating Ordinance
No. 20191064, Series of 2019 near the intersection of East Warren Avenue and
South Cherry Street to the southbound Interstate-25 ramp at South Cherry Street in
Council District 4. 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 6-9-20.
20-0522 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
School District No. 1 to provide trash, recycling and composting collection
services for Denver Public Schools.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with School District No. 1 by adding
$1,400,000 of revenue for a new total of $2,313,254 and three years for a new end
date of 6-30-23 to provide trash, recycling, and composting collection services to all
Denver Public School sites, citywide (201843393; 202054704). 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 6-9-20.
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20-0524 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4353
Fillmore Street in Elyria Swansea.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-D to U-TU-C
(urban edge, single-unit to urban, two-unit), located at 4353 Fillmore Street in
Council District 9. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday,
7-20-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-9-20.
20-0538 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3325
West 16th Avenue in West Colfax.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from G-MU-3 to G-MX-3
(multi-unit to mixed-use), located at 3325 West 16th Avenue in Council District 3. If
ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 7-20-20. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-9-20.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
20-0467 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado
Department of Human Services to provide childcare facility licensure and
investigation services.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the Colorado Department of Human
Services for $640,642 and for one year to provide reimbursement for the City’s
Child Care Facility Inspection program for services related to child care facility
inspections, citywide (ENVHL - 202054585-00). 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 5-20-20.
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
20-0499 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan
for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the
Career Service.
Amends the Classification and Pay Plan to make pay range adjustments, pay grade
abolishments, and changes to employee pay rates to be effective on July 1, 2020 in
response to the contractor/city employee minimum wage ordinance. The Committee
approved filing this bill by consent on 6-2-20.
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20-0504 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a cash transfer from the City
Council Special Revenue Fund to the General Fund and making an
appropriation in the General Fund.
Approves a cash transfer of $143,146 from the City Council Special Revenue Fund
and an appropriation in General Fund Contingency to meet a portion of City Council’s
2020 mid-year reduction target. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 6-2-20.
20-0515 A bill for an ordinance to amend the Charter of the City and County
of Denver to give City Council the authority to procure professional
services without executive branch approval, subject to the approval of the
voters at a special municipal election to be conducted in coordination with
the state general election on November 3, 2020.
Refers a measure to the electors of Denver to allow for City Council to procure
professional services. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
6-2-20.
20-0516 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 3, 2020, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and
County of Denver creating a Board of Transportation and Infrastructure.
Refers a measure to the electors of Denver to create an advisory board for the
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 6-2-20.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
20-0507 A bill for an ordinance amending the Revised Municipal Code of the
City and County of Denver to alter the deadlines for retail tobacco store
licenses.
Amends Chapter 24 and Chapter 32 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC)
to move the dates required for tobacco retailers to apply for a license back by 6
months respectively due to COVID 19 related issues. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 6-3-20.
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20-0508 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Sixth Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and State of Colorado
Judicial Department, to pay for personnel to provide a school based gang
prevention program.
Amends an agreement with the Colorado State Judicial Department by adding
$75,807.82 for a new total of $999,637.73 and six months for a new end date of
6-30-20 to continue the work of the Gang Reduction Initiative of Denver (GRID)
program, citywide (SAFTY-201100301; SAFTY-201952991). 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 6-3-20.
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight there will be a thirty-minute courtesy public hearing on
Council Bill 20-0536, submitting to a vote of the registered electors
of the City and County of Denver, a proposed amendment to the
Charter of the City and County of Denver to give City Council the
authority to consent to certain mayoral appointments. Anyone
wishing to speak on this matter must go online or see the Council
Secretary to sign up during the recess of Council.
RECESS
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR
SESSION
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COURTESY PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
20-0536 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the registered
electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to
be held in conjunction with the coordinated election on November 3, 2020,
a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver to
give City Council the authority to consent to certain mayoral appointments.
Submits to the voters of Denver the power for City Council to confirm Mayoral
departmental appointees. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
6-9-20.
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dependent upon publication, on Monday, July 20, 2020, Council will
hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 20-0520, changing the
zoning classification for 5061 Perry Street in Regis; a required
public hearing on Council Bill 20-0524, changing the zoning
classification for 4353 Fillmore Street in Elyria Swansea; and, a
required public hearing on Council Bill 20-0538, changing the
zoning classification for 3325 West 16th Avenue in West Colfax. Any
protests against Council Bills 20-0520, 20-0524 and 20-0538 must
be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, July
13, 2020.
ADJOURN
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PENDING
FOR 6-29-20:
20-0161 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3201
Curtis Street in Five Points.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from PUD 379 to U-MX-2x
(planned development to mixed-use) located at 3201 Curtis Street in Council District
9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-25-20.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
20-0162 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2005
Willow Street in Stapleton.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from PUD 574 to U-MX-3
(planned development to mixed-use) located at 2005 North Willow Street in Council
District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-25-20.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
20-0201 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4750
Zuni Street in Sunnyside.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1
(allows for an ADU), located at 4750 Zuni Street in Council District 1. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-3-20.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
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FOR 7-13-20:
20-0285 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 22,
24, 26 and 28 South Garfield Street in Cherry Creek.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from PUD 470 to G-RH-3
(planned development to row house) located at 22, 24, 26 and 28 South Garfield
Street in Council District 10. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on
Monday, 7-13-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-2-20.
20-0292 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4120,
4124, 4128, 4130, 4136, 4140, 4150, and 4158 Jason Street in Sunnyside.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from I-A UO-2 to C-RX-8
located at 4120, 4124, 4128, 4130, 4136, 4140, 4150, 4158 Jason Street in Council
District 1. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 7-13-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-2-20.
20-0497 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 711
East Yale Avenue and 2525 South Downing Street (rear) in Rosedale.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone properties from CMP-EI2 to CMP-H2
(campus, hospital use) located at 711 East Yale Avenue and 2525 South Downing
Street (Rear) in Council District 6. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held
on Monday, 7-13-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
6-2-20.
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