City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · August 10, 2020
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, August 10, 2020 5:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
20-0802 Minutes of Monday, August 3, 2020
The minutes of Monday, August 3, 2020 were distributed to members of Council.
Council President Gilmore ordered the minutes approved.
Approved
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council members Black, Sandoval, Torres and Gilmore offered announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
20-0808 A proclamation honoring the career and service to the City of
William “Pat” Kennedy.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Ortega, that Council Proclamation 20-0808 be adopted. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
20-0809 A proclamation honoring the many years of service to the city by
Beth Machann.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Ortega, that Council Proclamation 20-0809 be adopted. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
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20-0810 A proclamation honoring the life of Geraldine Gonzales.
A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember
Ortega, that Council Proclamation 20-0810 be adopted. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
Items called out for a separate vote
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
20-0760 A bill for an ordinance amending section 8-67 of the Denver
Revised Municipal Code requiring a provisional breed-restricted permit for
owners of pit bulls, subject to the approval of the voters at a special
municipal election to be held in conjunction with the coordinated election
on November 3, 2020.
Amends section 8-67 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code requiring a provisional
breed-restricted permit for owners of pit bulls, subject to the approval of the voters
at a special municipal election to be held in conjunction with the coordinated election
on November 3, 2020. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
7-28-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 20-0760 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: Ortega (1)
CONSENT/BLOCK VOTE
A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, to approve the following items en bloc. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Approved the consent agenda
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
20-0722 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Southwest Airlines Co. concerning a lease of a
new hangar facility at Denver International Airport.
Approves a hangar agreement with Southwest Airlines Co. for rates and charges and
for 32 years to support their operations at Denver International Airport
(201951914). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 8-31-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
7-29-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0722 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
20-0723 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the
City and County of Denver and Alclear, LLC d/b/a Clear concerning a leased
space at Denver International Airport.
Amends an agreement with Alclear LLC by adding two years for a new end date of
1-29-20, with a one-year optional renewal, to lease 464 square feet of space to
provide services to the airlines at Denver International Airport (201208956). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
8-31-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-29-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0723 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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20-0724 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and DHL Express (USA), Inc. concerning a lease of
cargo building including an aircraft parking ramp and ground space at
Denver International Airport.
Approves a lease agreement with DHL Express (USA), Inc. for rates and charges and
through 2-28-23 to lease a 37,375 square foot cargo building, 177,030 square feet of
aircraft parking ramp and 265,499 square feet of ground space to support their
cargo airline and handling operations at Denver International Airport (201951909).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
8-31-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-29-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0724 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-0720 A resolution granting a revocable permit to Colorado State
University to encroach into the right-of-way near 4780 Packing House
Road.
Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to the Colorado
State University System, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the
right-of-way with a Pedestrian Connection Bridge at the National Western Center
near 4780 Packing House Road in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 7-28-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0720 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
20-0721 A resolution approving a proposed Master Services Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Samsara Networks, Inc. for
hardware and software services to support Fleet Management operations.
Approves a contract with Samsara Networks Inc. for $3,159,043 and through
8-31-25 for comprehensive telematics hardware and software solutions to support
Fleet Management operations, citywide (DOTI-202055321). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-31-20. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-28-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0721 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
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Nay: (None) (0)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
20-0688 A resolution approving a proposed Revival and Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and RRK Enterprises,
Inc. dba Independence House for residential and non-residential
community corrections services.
Amends a contract with RRK Enterprises Inc., doing business as Independence
House, by adding $1,500,000 for a new total of $4,426,465.50 and six months for a
new end date of 12-31-20 for residential and non-residential community corrections
services (201950075; 202054769-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 8-31-20. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 7-29-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0688 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
20-0713 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 Health and Human Services
concerning the "Head Start FY20-21" program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the United States Department of Health and
Human Services for $9,612,847 and through 6-30-21 to provide comprehensive
Head Start services to children (MOEAI-202053543). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-31-20. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-29-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0713 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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20-0719 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and CrossPurpose for targeted
training and development of executive functioning and life preparedness
skills to clients qualified for TANF benefits.
Amends a contract with CrossPurpose by adding $315,720 for a new total of
$775,025 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-21 for targeted training and
development of executive functioning and life preparedness skills to clients qualified
for TANF benefits, citywide (SOCSV2019-48998-01; SOCSV-202055304-01). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-31-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-29-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0719 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
20-0725 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
“CARES Advance Payment” program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Public Health
and Environment for $656,094 of State funds and through 12-30-20 to
provide reimbursement for the delivery and increased provision of school
nutrition programs during school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic,
citywide (ENVHL - 2020552239-00). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-31-20. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-29-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0725 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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20-0726 A resolution approving a proposed Revival and Third Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and AIDS Resource
Center of Wisconsin, Inc. doing business as Vivent Health to provide care,
treatment, and supportive services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in
the Denver area.
Amends a contract with AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin, Inc. doing business as
Vivent Health, by adding $357,163 for a new total of $1,197,029 and one year for a
new end date of 2-28-21 to provide care, treatment, and supportive services to
individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area, citywide
(ENVHL-202054720-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 8-31-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 7-29-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0726 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
20-0255 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Purchase and Sale
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Cottonwood
Community Alternatives, Inc. for properties located at 793 North Olive
Street and 716 South Poplar Street.
Approves a purchase and sale agreement with Cottonwood Community Alternatives,
Inc. for $10 to sell properties located at 793 Olive Street and 716 South Poplar
Street in Council districts 5 and 6, to provide additional housing options to those with
physical and developmental disabilities (FINAN-202053251-00). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-31-20. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-28-20.
Council Bill 20-0255 was ordered published
Ordered published
20-0727 A bill for an ordinance amending Article III of Chapter 20 of the
Denver Revised Municipal Code regarding the handling of unclaimed
warrants, checks or other payments.
Amends Article III of Chapter 20 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code regarding
the handling of unclaimed warrants, checks or other payments in response to Senate
Bill 19-088 adopting the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-28-20.
Council Bill 20-0727 was ordered published
Ordered published
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20-0751 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 general election of November 3,
2020, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of
Denver concerning a clarification to the clerk and recorder’s appointments.
Submits 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 general
election of November 3, 2020, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and
County of Denver concerning a clarification to the clerk and recorder’s
appointments. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-28-20.
Council Bill 20-0751 was ordered published
Ordered published
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
20-0686 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the State of
Colorado, Division of Criminal Justice, to administer the FY 20-21
Community Corrections Program.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Colorado Department of Public
Safety for $14,617,066.43 and for one year for funding of the fiscal year 2020-2021
Community Corrections Program (SAFTY-202055221). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-31-20. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-29-20.
Council Bill 20-0686 was ordered published
Ordered published
20-0687 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Revival and
Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
Regents of the University of Colorado for community corrections services.
Amends an agreement with the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
-Addiction Research and Treatment Services by adding $2,100,000 for a new total of
$6,370,380.12 and six months for a new end date of 12-31-20 for residential and
non-residential community corrections services (201950129; 202054784-01). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
8-31-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-29-20.
Council Bill 20-0687 was ordered published
Ordered published
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
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.
A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 20-0664 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en
bloc, carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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.
A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 20-0670 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en
bloc, carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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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.
A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 20-0691 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en
bloc, carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Gilmore announced that tonight, there will be a
required public hearing on Council Bill 20-0162, changing the zoning
classification for 2005 Willow Street in Stapleton; a required public
hearing on Council Bill 20-0201, changing the zoning classification
for 4750 Zuni Street in Sunnyside; a required public hearing on
Council Bill 20-0545, changing the zoning classification for 4228
Kalamath Street and 4260 Kalamath Street in Sunnyside; a required
public hearing on Council Bill 20-0550, changing the zoning
classification for 516 Newton Street in Barnum; and, a required
public hearing on Council Bill 20-0576, changing the zoning
classification for 1901 South Clarkson Street in Platt Park. Anyone
wishing to speak on any of these matters must go online to sign up
during the recess of Council.
RECESS
Council took a recess.
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 7:31 p.m., Council
President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 20-0162. Jesse Parris
signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition
of the bill. Edson Ibanez of Community Planning and Development delivered the
staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 20-0162 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, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 7:44 p.m., Council
President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 20-0201. No speakers
signed up to speak neither in favor nor in opposition of the bill. Francisca Penafiel of
Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember
Ortega, that Council Bill 20-0201 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, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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20-0545 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4228
Kalamath Street and 4260 Kalamath Street in Sunnyside.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from PUD 240 and U-MX-2x
to U-RX-3 (mixed use, to residential mixed use), located at 4228 and 4260 Kalamath
Street in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 6-23-20.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 7:54 p.m., Council
President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 20-0545. Matt Chiodini
signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition
of the bill. Two letters were submitted to Council prior to the hearing in support of
Council Bill 20-0545. Brandon Shaver of Community Planning and Development
delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Bill 20-0545 be placed upon final consideration and do pass.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (11)
Nay: Sawyer (1)
Abstain: CdeBaca (1)
20-0550 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 516
Newton Street in Barnum.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-Dx to E-SU-D1x
(allows for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 516 Newton Street in Council
District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-16-20.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 8:20 p.m., Council
President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 20-0550. No speakers
signed up to speak neither in favor nor against the bill. Libby Kaiser of Community
Planning and Development delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 20-0550 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, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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20-0576 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1901
South Clarkson Street in Platt Park.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C1 to U-SU-B1
(Allows for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 1901 South Clarkson Street in
Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
6-23-20.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 8:35 p.m., Council
President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 20-0576. No speakers
signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Barbara Poole signed up to speak in
opposition of the bill. Libbie Adams of Community Planning and Development
delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 20-0576 be placed upon final consideration and do pass.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech,
Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (10)
Nay: Flynn, Ortega (2)
Absent: CdeBaca (1)
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
No pre-adjournment announcement was given.
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ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Gilmore
adjourned the meeting at 9:45 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, August 10, 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, August 10, 2020
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
20-0802 Minutes of Monday, August 3, 2020
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
20-0808 A proclamation honoring the career and service to the City of William “Pat”
Kennedy.
Sponsor Flynn, Clark, Sawyer and Kashmann
20-0809 A proclamation honoring the many years of service to the city by Beth
Machann.
Sponsor Flynn, Sawyer and Kashmann
20-0810 A proclamation honoring the life of Geraldine Gonzales.
Sponsor Sandoval and Torres
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
20-0722 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Southwest Airlines Co. concerning a lease of a
new hangar facility at Denver International Airport.
Approves a hangar agreement with Southwest Airlines Co. for rates and charges and
for 32 years to support their operations at Denver International Airport
(201951914). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 8-31-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
7-29-20.
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City Council Agenda Monday, August 10, 2020
20-0723 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the
City and County of Denver and Alclear, LLC d/b/a Clear concerning a leased
space at Denver International Airport.
Amends an agreement with Alclear LLC by adding two years for a new end date of
1-29-20, with a one-year optional renewal, to lease 464 square feet of space to
provide services to the airlines at Denver International Airport (201208956). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
8-31-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-29-20.
20-0724 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and DHL Express (USA), Inc. concerning a lease of
cargo building including an aircraft parking ramp and ground space at
Denver International Airport.
Approves a lease agreement with DHL Express (USA), Inc. for rates and charges and
through 2-28-23 to lease a 37,375 square foot cargo building, 177,030 square feet of
aircraft parking ramp and 265,499 square feet of ground space to support their
cargo airline and handling operations at Denver International Airport (201951909).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
8-31-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-29-20.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-0720 A resolution granting a revocable permit to Colorado State
University to encroach into the right-of-way near 4780 Packing House
Road.
Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to the Colorado
State University System, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the
right-of-way with a Pedestrian Connection Bridge at the National Western Center
near 4780 Packing House Road in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 7-28-20.
20-0721 A resolution approving a proposed Master Services Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Samsara Networks, Inc. for
hardware and software services to support Fleet Management operations.
Approves a contract with Samsara Networks Inc. for $3,159,043 and through
8-31-25 for comprehensive telematics hardware and software solutions to support
Fleet Management operations, citywide (DOTI-202055321). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-31-20. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-28-20.
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
20-0688 A resolution approving a proposed Revival and Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and RRK Enterprises,
Inc. dba Independence House for residential and non-residential
community corrections services.
Amends a contract with RRK Enterprises Inc., doing business as Independence
House, by adding $1,500,000 for a new total of $4,426,465.50 and six months for a
new end date of 12-31-20 for residential and non-residential community corrections
services (201950075; 202054769-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 8-31-20. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 7-29-20.
20-0713 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 Health and Human Services
concerning the "Head Start FY20-21" program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the United States Department of Health and
Human Services for $9,612,847 and through 6-30-21 to provide comprehensive
Head Start services to children (MOEAI-202053543). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-31-20. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-29-20.
20-0719 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and CrossPurpose for targeted
training and development of executive functioning and life preparedness
skills to clients qualified for TANF benefits.
Amends a contract with CrossPurpose by adding $315,720 for a new total of
$775,025 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-21 for targeted training and
development of executive functioning and life preparedness skills to clients qualified
for TANF benefits, citywide (SOCSV2019-48998-01; SOCSV-202055304-01). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-31-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-29-20.
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20-0725 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
“CARES Advance Payment” program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Public Health
and Environment for $656,094 of State funds and through 12-30-20 to
provide reimbursement for the delivery and increased provision of school
nutrition programs during school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic,
citywide (ENVHL - 2020552239-00). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-31-20. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-29-20.
20-0726 A resolution approving a proposed Revival and Third Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and AIDS Resource
Center of Wisconsin, Inc. doing business as Vivent Health to provide care,
treatment, and supportive services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in
the Denver area.
Amends a contract with AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin, Inc. doing business as
Vivent Health, by adding $357,163 for a new total of $1,197,029 and one year for a
new end date of 2-28-21 to provide care, treatment, and supportive services to
individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area, citywide
(ENVHL-202054720-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 8-31-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 7-29-20.
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BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
20-0255 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Purchase and Sale
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Cottonwood
Community Alternatives, Inc. for properties located at 793 North Olive
Street and 716 South Poplar Street.
Approves a purchase and sale agreement with Cottonwood Community Alternatives,
Inc. for $10 to sell properties located at 793 Olive Street and 716 South Poplar
Street in Council districts 5 and 6, to provide additional housing options to those with
physical and developmental disabilities (FINAN-202053251-00). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-31-20. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-28-20.
20-0727 A bill for an ordinance amending Article III of Chapter 20 of the
Denver Revised Municipal Code regarding the handling of unclaimed
warrants, checks or other payments.
Amends Article III of Chapter 20 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code regarding
the handling of unclaimed warrants, checks or other payments in response to Senate
Bill 19-088 adopting the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-28-20.
20-0751 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 general election of November 3,
2020, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of
Denver concerning a clarification to the clerk and recorder’s appointments.
Submits 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 general
election of November 3, 2020, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and
County of Denver concerning a clarification to the clerk and recorder’s
appointments. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-28-20.
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20-0760 A bill for an ordinance amending section 8-67 of the Denver
Revised Municipal Code requiring a provisional breed-restricted permit for
owners of pit bulls, subject to the approval of the voters at a special
municipal election to be held in conjunction with the coordinated election
on November 3, 2020.
Amends section 8-67 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code requiring a provisional
breed-restricted permit for owners of pit bulls, subject to the approval of the voters
at a special municipal election to be held in conjunction with the coordinated election
on November 3, 2020. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
7-28-20.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
20-0686 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the State of
Colorado, Division of Criminal Justice, to administer the FY 20-21
Community Corrections Program.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Colorado Department of Public
Safety for $14,617,066.43 and for one year for funding of the fiscal year 2020-2021
Community Corrections Program (SAFTY-202055221). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-31-20. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-29-20.
20-0687 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Revival and
Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
Regents of the University of Colorado for community corrections services.
Amends an agreement with the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
-Addiction Research and Treatment Services by adding $2,100,000 for a new total of
$6,370,380.12 and six months for a new end date of 12-31-20 for residential and
non-residential community corrections services (201950129; 202054784-01). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
8-31-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-29-20.
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
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.
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.
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.
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RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill
20-0162, changing the zoning classification for 2005 Willow Street
in Stapleton; a required public hearing on Council Bill 20-0201,
changing the zoning classification for 4750 Zuni Street in
Sunnyside; a required public hearing on Council Bill 20-0545,
changing the zoning classification for 4228 Kalamath Street and
4260 Kalamath Street in Sunnyside; a required public hearing on
Council Bill 20-0550, changing the zoning classification for 516
Newton Street in Barnum; and, a required public hearing on Council
Bill 20-0576, changing the zoning classification for 1901 South
Clarkson Street in Platt Park. Anyone wishing to speak on any of
these matters must go online to sign up during the recess of
Council.
RECESS
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR
SESSION
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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.
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20-0545 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4228
Kalamath Street and 4260 Kalamath Street in Sunnyside.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from PUD 240 and U-MX-2x
to U-RX-3 (mixed use, to residential mixed use), located at 4228 and 4260 Kalamath
Street in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 6-23-20.
20-0550 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 516
Newton Street in Barnum.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-Dx to E-SU-D1x
(allows for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 516 Newton Street in Council
District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-16-20.
20-0576 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1901
South Clarkson Street in Platt Park.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C1 to U-SU-B1
(Allows for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 1901 South Clarkson Street in
Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
6-23-20.
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
ADJOURN
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PENDING
FOR 8-17-20:
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
20-0546 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2755
Irving Street in Sloan Lake.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-B to U-SU-B1,
(allows for an ADU) located at 2755 Irving Street in Council District 1. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-16-20.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
20-0612 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2101,
2119, and 2125 South Cherokee Street in Overland.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from U-RH-2.5 to G-MU-3,
(urban, row-home to general urban, multi-unit) located at for 2101, 2119, and 2125
South Cherokee Street in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 6-30-20.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
20-0620 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1925
Olive Street in South Park Hill.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-Dx to
E-SU-D1x, (allows for an ADU) located at 1925 Olive Street in Council District 8. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-16-20.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
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FOR 8-24-20:
20-0610 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for
14000 and 14422 East Andrews Drive, 14408, 14419 and 14421 East Elk
Drive in Montbello.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from S-SU-D to S-RH-2.5
(single unit to row house), located at 14400 and 14422 East Andrews Drive, 14408,
14419 and 14421 East Elk Drive in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 7-14-20.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
20-0621 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4901
Green 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 4901 Green Court in Council
District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-14-20.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
20-0622 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 5320
East Thrill Place in Northeast Park Hill.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-Dx to E-SU-D1x
(allows for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 5320 East Thrill Place in Council
District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-14-20.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
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FOR 8-31-20:
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
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
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
FOR 9-28-20:
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
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