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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, August 3, 2020 5:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Absent: Hinds (1) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 20-0776 Minutes of Monday, July 27, 2020 The minutes of Monday, July 27, 2020 were distributed to members of Council. Council President Gilmore ordered the minutes approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council members Torres, Sawyer, Kniech and CdeBaca offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS 20-0785 A letter dated July 28, 2020, from Brendan J. Hanlon, Manager of Finance, notifying City Council of the Department of Finance’s intent to make revisions to the existing “Rules Governing Hearings Before the Manager of Finance”. Council Communication 20-0785 was received and filed. Filed PROCLAMATIONS 20-0715 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career and retirement of Robert O. Gibson. A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Proclamation 20-0715 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds (1) Page 1 RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT Items called out for a separate vote RESOLUTIONS Finance & Governance Committee 20-0669 A resolution approving a proposed Escrow Funding Agreement between the City and County of Denver and H.C. Peck & Associates, Inc. for the Broadway Multimodal Access and Safety Improvement Project (South Broadway and Interstate 25). Approves an escrow agreement with H.C. Peck and Associates, Inc. for $2,900,000 and through 12-31-22 for right of way acquisition and relocation activities for the Broadway and I-25 Wedge Ramp project in Council District 7 (FINAN-202054884-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-24-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-21-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-0669 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: CdeBaca (1) Absent: Hinds (1) BLOCK VOTE A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Kniech, 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, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds (1) Page 2 RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 20-0702 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and PCL Construction Services, Inc. concerning the replacement of pre-conditioned air plants on Concourses A and C at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with PCL Construction Services, Inc. for $17,100,000 and for 548 days for the replacement of the pre-conditioned air plants on Concourse A and C at Denver International Airport (PLANE-201951778). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-24-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-22-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Kniech, that Council Resolution 20-0702 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds (1) 20-0703 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendment between the City and County of Denver and Aero Snow Removal (CO), LLC concerning on-call snow removal services at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with Aero Snow Removal (CO), LLC by adding three years for a new end date of 8-31-23, reduces the service and annual cost, and changes the billing structure of inches of snowfall per year for on-call snow removal services for Denver International Airport (202055237-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-24-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-22-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Kniech, that Council Resolution 20-0703 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds (1) Page 3 Finance & Governance Committee 20-0667 A resolution approving a proposed Third Revival And Amendatory Lease Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Archdiocese of Denver for City-owned vacant real property located near 36th Street and Kalamath Street. Amends a lease agreement with The Archdiocese of Denver as trustee for the benefit of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish by adding $10 for a new total of $34 and 10 years for a new end date of 12-31-29 for the Parish’s use of vacant City land at the southeast corner of 36th Street and Kalamath Street for parking in Council District 1 (FINAN-202054858; RC45009-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-24-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-21-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Kniech, that Council Resolution 20-0667 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds (1) 20-0693 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment and appointments to the Regional Emergency Medical and Trauma Council. Approves the Mayoral reappointment of Kevin E. McVaney and the Mayoral appointments of Gary Bryskiewicz, Eric M. Campion and Ryan Lawless to the Regional Emergency Medical and Trauma Council (RETAC) for terms effective immediately and expiring on 2-15-22, or until successors are duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item on 07-21-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Kniech, that Council Resolution 20-0693 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds (1) Page 4 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 20-0689 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Gerald H. Phipps, Inc. dba GH Phipps Construction Company to replace the existing Red Rocks Amphitheatre stage roof and structure. Approves a contract with Gerald H. Phipps, Inc. doing business as GH Phipps Construction Company, for $5,150,484 and for 231 days to replace the existing Red Rocks Amphitheatre stage roof and structure as part of the Elevate Denver Bond Program (202054285). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-24-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-21-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Kniech, that Council Resolution 20-0689 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds (1) 20-0690 A resolution granting a revocable permit to West Lot, LLC to encroach into the right-of-way near 1901 Wazee Street. Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to West Lot, LLC their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right-of-way with the Evolution of Ball Sculpture, a baseball-themed arch, located near 1901 Wazee Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-21-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Kniech, that Council Resolution 20-0690 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds (1) 20-0692 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as a public alley located near South Logan Street and East Louisiana Avenue. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as public alley, located at the intersection of South Logan Street and East Louisiana Avenue in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-21-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Kniech, that Council Resolution 20-0692 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Page 5 Absent: Hinds (1) 20-0696 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as East Colfax Avenue at the intersection of East Colfax Avenue and North Garfield Street. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as East Colfax Avenue, located at the intersection of East Colfax Avenue and North Garfield Street in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-21-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Kniech, that Council Resolution 20-0696 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds (1) 20-0697 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Company, LLC for construction of a High Line Canal Underpass at Parker Rd. and Mississippi Ave. Approves a contract with Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Company LLC for $5,171,086.96 and for 272 days for the construction of a bike/pedestrian box culvert underpass for the High Line Canal Trail crossing under Parker Road and Mississippi Avenue in Council District 6 (201952601). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-24-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-21-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Kniech, that Council Resolution 20-0697 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds (1) Page 6 20-0698 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Matrix Design Group, Inc. to modify key personnel and billing rates. Amends a contract with Matrix Design Group, Inc. to modify key personnel and billing rates for on-call landscape architectural planning, design, and consulting services for parks and parks facilities, citywide. No change to contract amount or duration (PARKS-201947691). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-24-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-21-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Kniech, that Council Resolution 20-0698 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds (1) 20-0700 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment concerning the “Sand Creek Habitat Restoration” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment for $500,000 and for five years to restore 35 acres of vegetation for bird habitat along Sand Creek between Havana Road and I-70 in Council District 8 (PARKS-202055110). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-24-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-21-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Kniech, that Council Resolution 20-0700 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds (1) Page 7 20-0783 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the total sum of Eight Thousand Seventy-Six Dollars and Fifteen Cents ($8,076.15), payable to Beck, Payne, Frank & Piper, P.C. in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company a/s/o Jennifer Jessup v. City and County of Denver and Fernando T. Valdez, which was filed in the Denver County Court, Denver, Colorado, Case No. 2020C55481. This item was approved for filing at the Mayor-Council meeting on 7-28-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Kniech, that Council Resolution 20-0783 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds (1) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 20-0642 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Atlantis Community Foundation for a loan to support the construction of 84 affordable housing units. Approves a performance loan agreement with Atlantis Community Foundation for $2,300,000 and for 60 years to support construction of 84 affordable rental units at Atlantis II located at 420 West Cedar Avenue in Council District 7 (HOST-202054229). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-24-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-22-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Kniech, that Council Resolution 20-0642 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds (1) Page 8 20-0643 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment and Modification Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Walnut Street Lofts, LLLP to amend and modify the terms and conditions of the Loan Agreement. Amends a loan agreement with Walnut Street Lofts, LLLP to add language allowing the City's loan to take a subordinate position to the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority's (CHFA) Land Use Restriction Agreement (LURA) for a soon-to-be completed 66-unit affordable rental project located at 3733 Walnut Street in Council District 9 (OEDEV-201844238-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-24-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-22-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Kniech, that Council Resolution 20-0643 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds (1) 20-0746 A resolution approving the City Council appointment of Apryl Alexander to the Citizen Oversight Board. Approves the City Council appointment of Apryl Alexander to the Citizen Oversight Board. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-29-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Kniech, that Council Resolution 20-0746 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds (1) Page 9 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Finance & Governance Committee 20-0664 A bill for an ordinance designating certain properties as being required for public use and authorizing use and acquisition thereof by negotiation or through condemnation proceedings of fee simple, easement and other interests, including any rights and interests related or appurtenant to properties designated as needed for the traffic and pedestrian safety improvement project at various intersections along 6th Avenue including Washington Street, Corona Street and Downing Street. Grants the authority to acquire through negotiated purchase or condemnation any property interest as needed for intersection improvements along the 6th Ave corridor at three intersections, including easement interests, access rights, improvements, buildings, fixtures, licenses, permits and other appurtenances, in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-21-20. Council Bill 20-0664 was ordered published Ordered published 20-0670 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Lease Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority for property located at 405 South Platte River Drive. Approves a lease agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority (DHHA) for $50 and through 2-24-2025 for DHHA to lease a portion of 405 South Platte River Drive to support the operation of the Family Crisis Center in Council District 7 (FINAN-202053316-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-24-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-21-20. Council Bill 20-0670 was ordered published Ordered published Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 20-0691 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the easement reserved in Ordinance No. 20170153, Series of 2017, recorded with Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2017032202, located at 1401 Wynkoop Street. Relinquishes a utility easement, in its entirety, as originally reserved in the vacating Ordinance No. 20170153, Series of 2017, located at 1401 Wynkoop Street in Council District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-24-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-21-20. Council Bill 20-0691 was ordered published Ordered published Page 10 20-0694 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4855, 4856, 4876 and 4900 Sherman Street, 4824 Lincoln Street, 4877, 4901 and 4978 Grant Street, 5000, 5001 and 5021 Logan Street in Globeville. Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-D and I-MX-3 to OS-A (urban edge to open space), located at 4855 Sherman Street, 4824 Lincoln Street, 4876 Sherman Street, 4900 Sherman Street, 4901 Grant Street, 4978 Grant Street, 5001 Logan Street, 5000 Logan Street, 5021 Logan Street, 4877 Grant Street, and 4856 Sherman Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-21-20. Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing Council Bill 20-0694 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 8-31-20 Ordered published with a future required public hearing 20-0695 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4846 Knox Court in Regis. Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1 (allows for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 4846 Knox Court in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-21-20. Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing Council Bill 20-0695 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 8-31-20 Ordered published with a future required public hearing 20-0708 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2520 Wewatta Way and 2901 Broadway in Five Points. Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from C-MX-16, DO-7 and C-MX-8, DO-7 to C-MX-8, DO-7 and C-MX-16, DO-7 (aligns urban center zoning with surrounding districts), located at 2520 Wewatta Way and 2901 North Broadway Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-21-20. Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing Council Bill 20-0708 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 8-31-20 Ordered published with a future required public hearing Page 11 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Finance & Governance Committee 20-0665 A bill for an ordinance approving proposed Amendments to approximately ten Leases, Licenses and Concession Agreements in response to the COVID-19 health crisis, to be negotiated by the Director of Real Estate to provide relief for the tenants. Authorizes the Division of Real Estate to negotiate and amend commercial leases in City-owned buildings to provide an additional three months of rent relief in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-17-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-14-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Kniech, that Council Bill 20-0665 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, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds (1) 20-0666 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Mercy Housing Mountain Plains. Approves a purchase and sale agreement with Mercy Housing Mountain Plains for $10 to sell property located at 8315 East Colfax Avenue and 1500 North Valentia Street in Council District 8 to support affordable housing development with a 99-year restrictive deed term (FINAN-202053697). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-17-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-14-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Kniech, that Council Bill 20-0666 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, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds (1) Page 12 20-0676 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 for multiple small impact changes, provisionally approved by the Office of Human Resources Executive Director for the period of January 2020 through June 2020. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-14-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Kniech, that Council Bill 20-0676 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, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds (1) 20-0678 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new fund in the General Government Special Revenue Fund for the “Climate Federal Grants” program. Establishes the “Climate Federal Grants Fund” a new Fund in the General Government Special Revenue Funds Series. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-14-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Kniech, that Council Bill 20-0678 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, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds (1) Page 13 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 20-0574 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage and Flood Control District, d/b/a Mile High Flood District, for final design and construction of drainage and flood control improvements regarding South Platte River-Globeville Levee from 31st Street to East 50th Avenue. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Urban Drainage and Flood Control District, doing business as Mile High Flood Control District, for $1,500,000 of City funds and through 12-31-22 for final construction design for flood control improvements on the Globeville levee from 31st Street to East 50th Avenue in Council District 9 (202054890). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-17-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-14-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Kniech, that Council Bill 20-0574 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, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds (1) 20-0673 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed First Amendment to North Metro Rail Line Intergovernmental Agreement (Denver-RTD) between the City and County of Denver and Regional Transportation District for the North Metro Rail Line Project. Amends a zero-dollar intergovernmental agreement with the Regional Transportation District (RTD) by adding $5,181,042, approving receipt and appropriating $813,018 of RTD funds to upgrade City sewer and drainage infrastructure in relation to the North Metro Rail Line, in Council District 9. No change to agreement duration (201313671; 202054850). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-17-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-14-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Kniech, that Council Bill 20-0673 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, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds (1) Page 14 20-0674 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage and Flood Control District, d/b/a Mile High Flood District, for final design and construction of drainage and flood control improvements for Weir Gulch Reach W1 - South Platte River to 8th Avenue. Approves an intergovernmental agreement Urban Drainage and Flood Control District (UDFCD), doing business as Mile High Flood Control District, for $2 million of UDFCD funds, $2.2 million of City funds and through 12-31-22 to design and construct drainage and flood control improvements in Weir Gulch from the South Platte River to 8th Avenue in Council District 3 (202055100). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-17-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-14-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Kniech, that Council Bill 20-0674 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, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds (1) 20-0675 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendment to an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver, The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado to add additional funds for the Highline Canal Underpass Project. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Arapahoe by adding $500,000 of County of Arapahoe funds and $500,000 of City funds for a new total of $3,500,400 to fully fund the project for design and construction of a bike/pedestrian box culvert underpass for the High Line Canal Trail at Parker Road and Mississippi Avenue in Council District 5. No change to agreement duration (201842253; 202055023). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-17-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-14-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Kniech, that Council Bill 20-0675 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, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds (1) Page 15 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 20-0677 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new fund in the General Government Special Revenue Fund for the “Climate State Grants” program, and approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado Department of Local Affairs concerning the “Renewable Denver Initiative” program and the funding therefor. Establishes the “Climate State Grants Fund,” a new Fund in the General Government Special Revenue Fund Series and approves a grant agreement with The State of Colorado Department of Local Affairs for $1,000,000 and through 6-30-23 for the construction of community solar gardens hosted across public parking lots, rooftops, and other land parcels owned by the City, citywide (CASR-202055160-00). The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-15-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Kniech, that Council Bill 20-0677 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, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds (1) PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Gilmore announced that tonight, there will be a courtesy public hearing on Council Bill 20-0684, increasing the sales and use tax by a rate of 0.25 percent and dedicating the revenue derived from the tax rate increase to fund efforts to eliminate green house gases and air pollution, and to adapt to climate change 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. Anyone wishing to speak on this matter must go online to sign up during the recess of Council. RECESS Council took a recess. COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION Page 16 PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 20-0684 A bill for an ordinance increasing the sales and use tax by a rate of 0.25 percent and dedicating the revenue derived from the tax rate increase to fund efforts to eliminate green house gases and air pollution, and to adapt to climate change, 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. Increases the sales and use tax by a rate of 0.25 percent and dedicating the revenue derived from the tax rate increase to fund efforts to reduce carbon pollution and adapt to climate change, 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. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-15-20. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:13 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 20-0684. Sebastian Andrews, Heather Stone, Theron Makley, Jasmin Barco, Harmony Cummings, Thomas Riggle, Parry Burnap, Nathaniel Miullo, Veronica Booz and Danny Fritz signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Alexis Morris signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. No staff report was given. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 20-0684 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, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: Flynn (1) Absent: Hinds (1) PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Gilmore announced that on Monday, August 31, 2020, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 20-0694, changing the zoning classification for 4855, 4856, 4876 and 4900 Sherman Street, 4824 Lincoln Street, 4877, 4901 and 4978 Grant Street, 5000, 5001 and 5021 Logan Street in Globeville; a required public hearing on Council Bill 20-0695, changing the zoning classification for 4846 Knox Court in Regis; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 20-0708, changing the zoning classification for 2520 Wewatta Way and 2901 Broadway in Five Points. Any protests against Council Bills 20-0694, 20-0695 or 20-0708 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, August 24, 2020. Page 17 ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 7:44 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 18