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City Council Meeting of Monday, June 29, 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 29, 2020 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 20-0659 Minutes of Monday, June 22, 2020 COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 20-0555 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the United States of America Department of Housing and Urban Development concerning the “Community Development Block Grant- CV” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) for $4,012,373 and through 12-31-20 to provide special Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV) funds in response to the COVID-19 public health crisis (OEDEV-202054914). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-20-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-17-20. Page 2 City Council Agenda Monday, June 29, 2020 Finance & Governance Committee 20-0092 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Rental Madness, LLC for the purchase of real property located at 5090 West 8th Avenue, Denver, Colorado. Approves a purchase and sale agreement with Rental Madness, LLC for $784,588 for the City to acquire 28,021 square feet of vacant land in support of the Wastewater Lakewood Gulch project which is a partnership between the City and County of Denver and the Mile High Flood District, to include improvements to Lakewood Gulch to reduce the extent of the 100-year floodplain, extend the existing multi-use recreation trail and improve public safety, located at 5090 West 8th Avenue in Council District 3. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-20-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-4-20. 20-0556 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Tyler Technologies, Inc. to extend the term and increase the maximum contract amount for the iasWorld Tax Administration software. Amends a contract with Tyler Technologies, Inc. by adding $4,327,250 for a new total of $14,327,250 and adding five years for a new end date of 5-21-25 for the continual use and support of the iasWorld Tax Administration software supporting the Department of Finance, citywide (TECHS-202054540). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-20-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-16-20. Page 3 City Council Agenda Monday, June 29, 2020 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 20-0551 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Hamon Infrastructure, Inc. for the reconstruction and improvements at the I-25 and Broadway Interchange, including curb and gutter, sidewalks, pedestrian ramps, driveways, storm sewer, a waterline, lighting, landscape/irrigation and streetscape enhancements in Council District 7. Approves a contract with Hamon Infrastructure, Inc. for $4,907,500 and for 275 days for the reconstruction and improvements at the I-25 and Broadway Interchange, including curb and gutter, sidewalks, pedestrian ramps, driveways, storm sewer, a waterline, lighting, landscape/ irrigation and streetscape enhancements in Council District 7 (202053434). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-20-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-16-20. 20-0649 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the total sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($15,000.00), payable to Theresa Krushansky and The Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya, L.L.C., in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action Theresa Krushansky v. the City and County of Denver, which was filed in the District Court, Denver County, Colorado, Case No. 2019CV32876. Settles a claim involving the City and County of Denver. This resolution was approved for filing at the Mayor-Council meeting on 6-23-20. Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 20-0509 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Elevation Community Land Trust, LLC to finance the acquisition, rehabilitation, or construction of for-sale affordable housing units. Approves a performance loan agreement with Elevation Community Land Trust, LLC for $3,000,000 and for 99 years to support the acquisition, rehabilitation, or construction of 60 housing units to be sold to households at or below 100% of the Area Median Income at sites across the city (HOST-202053866). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-20-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-3-20. Page 4 City Council Agenda Monday, June 29, 2020 20-0547 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment and appointment to the Denver Head Start Policy Council. Approves the Mayoral appointment of Dwayne Meeks and the Mayoral reappointment of Vera Atilano to the Denver Head Start Policy Council for terms effective immediately and expiring 7-20-21, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 6-17-20. 20-0559 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Laboratory Corporation of America to provide COVID-19 testing kits and analysis at the Pepsi Center and for mobile testing. Approves a contract with Laboratory Corporation of America for $3,000,000 and for one year to provide COVID-19 testing kits and analysis for testing at the Pepsi Center and for mobile testing (SAFTY-202054695). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-20-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-17-20. 20-0579 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Housing Assistance Corporation (CHAC) to operate the Coronavirus Temporary Mortgage Assistance Program. Approves a contract with Colorado Housing Assistance Corporation for $1,000,000 and through 12-30-20 to operate the Coronavirus Temporary Mortgage Assistance Program to provide financial assistance to low- and moderate-income (80% area median income and below) homeowners who are facing a financial hardship due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, citywide (HOST-202054968). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-20-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-24-20. Page 5 City Council Agenda Monday, June 29, 2020 20-0580 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. to operate the Coronavirus Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program. Approves a contract with Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. for $2,000,000 and through 12-30-20 to operate the Coronavirus Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program to provide up to six months of housing rental assistance and up to two occurrences of utility assistance to low- and moderate-income residents (80% area median income and below) who are experiencing a housing crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic, citywide (HOST-202054984). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-20-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-24-20. 20-0581 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Northeast Denver Housing Center, Inc. to operate the Coronavirus Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program. Approves a contract with Northeast Denver Housing Center Inc. for $2,000,000 and through 12-30-20 to operate the Coronavirus Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program to provide up to six months of housing rental assistance and up to two occurrences of utility assistance to low- and moderate-income residents (80% area median income and below) who are experiencing a housing crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic, citywide (HOST-202054983). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-20-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-24-20. 20-0599 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Northeast Denver Housing Center, Inc. to increase compensation and revise the program guidelines for the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA) Program. Amends a contract with Northeast Denver Housing Center, Inc. by adding $300,000 for a new total of $2,300,000 and revising program guidelines to remove the requirements for residents to pay a portion of the amount due; to live in the current residence for at least 60 days; and to create a sustainability plan for multiple months of assistance, for the administration of the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA) Program. No change to the contract duration (201846925-02; HOST202055063-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-20-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-24-20. Page 6 City Council Agenda Monday, June 29, 2020 20-0600 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. to revise the program guidelines for the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA) Program. Amends a contract with Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. by revising program guidelines to remove the requirements for residents to pay a portion of the amount due; to live in the current residence for at least 60 days; and to create a sustainability plan for multiple months of assistance, for the administration of the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA) Program. No change to the contract amount or duration (201846944-02; HOST-202055025-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-20-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-24-20. BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Finance & Governance Committee 20-0560 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Regional Transportation District, concerning the 16th street mall renovation project. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the Regional Transportation District (RTD) for $12,828,834 for the contribution of Federal funding for the Reconstruction of the 16th Street Pedestrian Mall and Transitway in Council District 9 (202053934). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-20-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-16-20. 20-0561 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Interagency Agreement between the City and County of Denver, and the City and County of Denver, acting by and through its Board of Water Commissioners, to relocate and replace water lines at the 16th Street Mall, and establishing a new fund in the Grant and Other Money Projects Series for the “16th Street Mall/Denver Water Line Replacement IGA” program and making appropriations. Approves an interagency agreement with Denver Water and establishes a capital fund and an appropriation for the reimbursement of $5,454,776 for work completed on water lines during the Reconstruction of the 16th Street Pedestrian Mall and Transitway in Council District 9 (202054479). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-20-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-16-20. Page 7 City Council Agenda Monday, June 29, 2020 20-0562 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory Project Funding Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Urban Renewal Authority, for Downtown Denver Improvements. Amends the Downtown Denver Improvements Project Funding Agreement with the Denver Urban Renewal Authority to revise submittal and reimbursement dates to align with the 16th Street Mall reconstruction project schedule, as well as updates workforce requirements to support the Denver Construction Pilot program. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-20-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-16-20. 20-0564 A bill for an ordinance repealing Chapter 18, Article XX of the Revised Municipal Code, thereby removing the expired 2009 Special Incentive Program requirements and reenacting requirements for the 2020 Special Incentive Program of the City and County of Denver. Amends chapter 18 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to add a retirement incentive for employees retiring before September 1, 2020. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-17-20. 20-0573 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 initiate a supplemental appropriation or transfer. Submits to the Denver electorate a question allowing Denver City Council authority to initiate supplemental appropriation or transfers. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-16-20. Page 8 City Council Agenda Monday, June 29, 2020 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 20-0539 A bill for an ordinance approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Regional Transportation District concerning the “48th Avenue Sidewalk Construction” program and the funding therefor. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the Regional Transportation District (RTD) for $2,049,000 for the contribution of Federal funding for the improvements along 48th Avenue from Brighton Boulevard to Claude Court to support access and safety improvements to the RTD 48th and Brighton Station at the National Western Center in Council District 9 (202054669). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-20-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-16-20. 20-0540 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of right-of-way near the intersection of 17th Street and Platte Street, with reservations. Vacates a 914 square feet portion of 17th Street adjacent to 1695 Platte Street, with reservations, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-16-20. 20-0552 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing a portion of the easement established in Ordinance No. 20190195, Series of 2019, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2019035253, located at 1243-1255 Tennyson Street, bounded by North Uno Court, West 13th Avenue, North Stuart Street and Dry Gulch Park. Relinquishes a 981 square foot portion of the non-exclusive easement established in the Vacation Ordinance No. 20190195, Series of 2019, located at 1243-1255 Tennyson Street, bound by North Uno Court, West 13th Avenue, North Stuart Street, and Dry Gulch Park in Council District 1. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-20-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-16-20. Page 9 City Council Agenda Monday, June 29, 2020 20-0553 A bill for an ordinance revoking the revocable permit granted by Ordinance No. 571, Series of 2000, to BCN Development, LLC. Revokes Ordinance No. 571, Series of 2000 which granted a revocable permit to BCN Development, LLC., their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right of way to include cornice band, awnings, landscaping trees with sprinklers and electrical outlets, pedestrian lights, balconies, and shoring at 300 West 11th Avenue in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-16-20. BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION 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. 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. Page 10 City Council Agenda Monday, June 29, 2020 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. 20-0521 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. Page 11 City Council Agenda Monday, June 29, 2020 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. RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Tonight there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 20-0161, changing the zoning classification for 3201 Curtis Street in Five Points; a required public hearing on Council Bill 20-0162, changing the zoning classification for 2005 Willow Street in Stapleton; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 20-0201, changing the zoning classification for 4750 Zuni Street in Sunnyside. Anyone wishing to speak on any of these matters must go online or see the Council Secretary to sign up during the recess of Council. RECESS COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION Page 12 City Council Agenda Monday, June 29, 2020 PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 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. 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. 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. PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT ADJOURN Page 13 City Council Agenda Monday, June 29, 2020 PENDING 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. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-2-20. Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing 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. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-2-20. Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing 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. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-2-20. Final Consideration | Require Public Hearing Page 14 City Council Agenda Monday, June 29, 2020 FOR 7-20-20: 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. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-9-20. Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing 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 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 Page 15