City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · August 17, 2020
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, August 17, 2020 5:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Clark led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
20-0831 Minutes of Monday, August 10, 2020
The minutes of Monday, August 10, 2020 were distributed to members of Council.
Council President Gilmore ordered the minutes approved.
Council Minutes 20-0831 were approved.
Approved
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmembers CdeBaca, Hinds and Torres offered announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
20-0847 A proclamation honoring the life of Isabella Thallas.
A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Proclamation 20-0847 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)
20-0848 A proclamation honoring Alan DeLollis for his many years of service
to the City of Denver.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Ortega, that Council Proclamation 20-0848 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)
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RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
Items called out for a separate vote.
RESOLUTIONS
Finance & Governance Committee
20-0767 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between
the City and County of Denver and Western Paper Distributors, Inc. for
janitorial supplies for City facilities.
Approves a master purchase order with Western Paper Distributors, Inc. for
$10,500,000 and through 7-31-22, with a possible one-year optional renewal, for
janitorial supplies for City facilities (SC-00004934). 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 8-4-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-0767 be adopted. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: Ortega (1)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
20-0844 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the
total sum of One-Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($160,000.00) to be
issued as follows: Forty Eight Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents
($48,000.00) made payable to the Denver Probate Court and One Hundred
and Twelve Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($112,000.00) made payable
to Killmer, Lane & Newman COLTAF Client Trust Account, in full payment
and satisfaction of all claims in Civil Action No. 19-cv-02437 in the United
States District Court for the District of Colorado.
Settles a claim with the Denver Sheriff Department. This item was approved for
filing at the Mayor-Council meeting on 8-11-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolutions 20-0844 and 20-0845 be adopted en bloc. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech,
Sandoval, Torres (9)
Nay: CdeBaca (1)
Abstain: Hinds, Ortega, Sawyer (3)
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20-0845 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the
total sum of Twenty Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and Zero Cents
($22,500.00), payable to Edith Davis and Evans & McFarland, LLC, in full
payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action Edith Davis
v. Stubby’s DU, LLC d/b/a the Rosedale, the City and County of Denver,
and John Does 1-5, which was filed in the District Court, Denver County,
Colorado, Case No. 2019CV34177.
Settles a claim with the Denver Police Department. This item was approved for filing
at the Mayor-Council meeting on 8-11-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolutions 20-0844 and 20-0845 be adopted en bloc. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech,
Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (10)
Nay: CdeBaca (1)
Abstain: Hinds, Ortega (2)
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
City Council - Direct Files
20-0836 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and
registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal
election to be held in conjunction with the coordinated election of
November 3, 2020, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and
County of Denver to create a nominating commission for the City Attorney.
Creates a provision in Charter for a nominating commission for the City Attorney.
Councilmember CdeBaca approved direct filing this item on 8-13-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Bill 20-0836 be ordered published, was followed by a motion
offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that
Council Bill 20-0836 be amended in the following particulars: 1) On page 2, line 10,
strike: “The list shall be submitted not later than thirty days” and replace with “The
list shall be submitted within a reasonable and timely manner after the removal,
death, retirement, tender of resignation of the City Attorney.”; 2) On line 11, strike:
“after the removal, death, retirement, tender of resignation of the City Attorney.”;
3) On line 18, strike: “If the” and replace with “If the nomination commission has not
presented its nominations under this subsection to the Mayor in a reasonable and
timely manner, the Mayor may thereafter fill such vacancy on the Mayor's own
motion, applying the standards set forth in this subsection.”; and 4) Strike lines 19 –
21. The motion to amend carried by the following vote:
Amended
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: Flynn, Herndon (2)
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A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Bill 20-0836 be ordered published as amended, was followed
by a motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Bill 20-0836 be re-referred to Committee. The motion to
re-refer carried by the following vote:
Referred
Aye: CdeBaca, Hinds, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres
(7)
Nay: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann (6)
20-0837 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and
registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal
election to be held in conjunction with the coordinated election of
November 3, 2020, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and
County of Denver granting the Denver City Council appointment power over
the Independent Monitor and to remove an exception from Career Service
for Monitor employees.
Gives City Council the appointment power over the Independent Monitor and no
longer excepts Monitor employees from Career Service. Councilmember CdeBaca
approved direct filing this item on 8-13-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Bill 20-0837 be ordered published, was followed by a motion
offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that
Council Bill 20-0837 be re-referred to Committee. The motion to re-refer carried by
the following vote:
Referred
Aye: Black, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech,
Ortega, Sawyer (9)
Nay: Flynn, Sandoval, Torres (3)
Abstain: CdeBaca (1)
20-0842 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 in conjunction with the
coordinated election of November 3, 2020, a proposed amendment to the
Charter of the City and County of Denver creating a peace force that will
replace the Police force.
Replaces the city’s police force in Charter with a peace force. Councilmember
CdeBaca approved direct filing this item on 8-13-20. Council President Gilmore
approved filing this item by title only on 8-13-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Bill 20-0842 be ordered published. The motion failed to carry
by the following vote:
Ordered published
Aye: CdeBaca (1)
Nay: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Abstain: Hinds (1)
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BLOCK VOTE
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark 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)
RESOLUTIONS
City Council - Direct Files
20-0829 A resolution approving the appointments of Samantha Tower, Pilar
Vaile, and David Vaughn to the permanent panel of arbitrators created by
City Council pursuant to Charter §9.8.8(C).
That the City Council appoints Samantha Tower, Pilar Vaile, and David Vaughn to
the permanent panel of arbitrators created by City Council pursuant to Charter
§9.8.8(C), for terms expiring on August 1, 2026 and August 1, 2025, and August 1,
2024 respectively, unless removed from the permanent panel by passage of a
resolution or ordinance by City Council. Councilmember Black approved direct filing
this item on 8-13-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark that Council Resolution 20-0829 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)
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
20-0772 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the
City and County of Denver and TransCore, LP concerning Automated
Vehicle Identification (AVI) revenue control system and Gatekeeper
Software at Denver International Airport.
Amends a contract with TransCore, L.P. by adding $1,289,144 for a new total of
$2,592,467 and two years for a new end date of 10-23-22 for support of
maintenance, upgrades, and professional services for the Automated Vehicle
Identification (AVI) revenue control system and the Gatekeeper software at Denver
International Airport (202054279-01). 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 8-5-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark that Council Resolution 20-0772 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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20-0773 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Thyssenkrupp Elevator Corporation concerning
conveyance equipment maintenance, repair and operational services at
Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with Thyssenkrupp Elevator Corporation for $60,885,045 and
for three years, with three one-year options to extend, for conveyance (elevator,
escalator, power walk, and dumb waiter) equipment maintenance, repair and
operational services at Denver International Airport (201951611). 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 8-5-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark that Council Resolution 20-0773 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)
20-0774 A resolution approving a proposed Design-Build Construction
Contract between the City and County of Denver and Hensel Phelps
Construction Co. for the Colorado Convention Center Expansion Project.
Approves a contract with Hensel Phelps Construction Co. for $212,000,000 and for
1175 Days for a design build contract for the Colorado Convention Center Expansion
Project in Council District 9 (202055290). 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 8-5-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark that Council Resolution 20-0774 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
20-0458 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendment To Denver
Parking Garages Management Agreement between the City and County of
Denver and SP Plus Corporation to extend the term, increase the maximum
contract amount and amend and include additional provisions.
Amends a contract with SP Plus Corporation by adding $2,100,000 for a new total of
$12,735,107 and one year for a new end date of 9-30-21 for operation and
management of three city-owned parking garages located at the Cultural Center
Complex, Denver Performing Arts Complex, and Denver Justice Center
(201417250-03; PWADM-201951430). 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 5-19-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark that Council Resolution 20-0458 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)
20-0459 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment to Surface
Lots Parking Management Agreement between the City and County of
Denver and SP Plus Corporation to extend the term and amend and include
an additional provision.
Amends a contract with SP Plus Corporation by adding one year for a new end date
of 9-30-21 for the operation and management of seven surface parking lots located
throughout the City. No change to contract amount (201734150; DOTI-202054574).
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 5-19-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark that Council Resolution 20-0459 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)
20-0758 A resolution granting a revocable permit to Northington Denver
Apartments Investors LLC, to encroach into the right-of-way at 400 North
Grant Street.
Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to Northington
Denver Apartment Investors LLC, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the
right of way with an underground parking garage at 400 North Grant Street in
Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-4-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark that Council Resolution 20-0758 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)
20-0764 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and TT Faster LLC, successor to
CCG Systems, Inc., for assignment of the Agreement, to extend the term
and increase the compensation for fleet management maintenance
software and software support.
Amends a contract with TT FASTER LLC, formerly known as CCG Systems, Inc., by
adding $20,224.05 for a new total of $618,249.56 and six months for a new end date
of 4-30-21 for software used to manage the database of fleet vehicles, equipment
and parts, maintenance history and vendor pricing, citywide (202055196-04). 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 8-4-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark that Council Resolution 20-0764 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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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
20-0763 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Colorado Women's Employment and Education,
Incorporated to provide intensive services to assist Colorado Works/TANF
participants in obtaining their High School Equivalency certification or
quality employment through ongoing case management and barrier
reduction services.
Approves a contract with Colorado Women’s Employment and Education,
Incorporated for $770,000 and for one year to provide intensive services to assist
Colorado Works/TANF participants in obtaining their High School Equivalency
certification or quality employment through ongoing case management and barrier
reduction services, citywide (SOCSV-202055351). 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 8-5-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark that Council Resolution 20-0763 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)
20-0765 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 Human Services Office of Behavioral Health
concerning the “Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion” program and the
funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Human Services for
$571,517 and for one year to fund the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD)
program to divert people with behavioral health issues into intensive case
management in lieu of arrest for low level crimes, citywide (ENVHL-202055380). 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 8-5-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark that Council Resolution 20-0765 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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20-0775 A resolution approving a proposed amended Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and OKS Cascade Company LLC to
extend the term and increase the compensation for rental of mobile shower
trailers for emergency shelters during the COVID-19 health crisis.
Amends a purchase order with OKS Cascade Company LLC by adding $371,225 for a
new total of $730,535 and 27 days for a new end date of 8-10-20 for the rental of
mobile shower trailers including standard and ADA accessible showers for guests
accessing the National Western Complex and Denver Coliseum in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic (PO-00087923). 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 8-5-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark that Council Resolution 20-0775 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
20-0762 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new fund in the Grant and
Other Money Projects Series for the “Central Branch Library Renovation”
program.
Establishes a new capital fund, the “Central Branch Library Renovation” Fund, in the
Grant and Other Money Projects Fund Series for revenues and expenditures related
to design and construction of capital improvements to the Central Branch Library, as
described in the agreement between the City and the Denver Public Library Friends
Foundation. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-4-20.
Council Bill 20-0762 was ordered published
Ordered published
20-0781 A bill for an ordinance amending Section 27-164 of the Denver
Revised Municipal Code to add additional obligations for the Housing
Stability Strategic Advisors when creating the three- to five-year strategic
plan.
A bill for an ordinance amending Section 27-164 of the Denver Revised Municipal
Code to add additional obligations for the Housing Stability Strategic Advisors when
creating the three- to five-year strategic plan. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 8-4-20.
Council Bill 20-0781 was ordered published
Ordered published
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20-0782 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 housing, shelter, and services for persons experiencing or having
exited homelessness, 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.
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 housing, shelter,
and services for persons experiencing or having exited homelessness, 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 8-4-20.
Council Bill 20-0782 was ordered published
Ordered published
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-0711 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2535 -
2545 East Asbury Avenue in University Park.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from PUD 278 to E-MU-2.5
(planned development to multi-unit), located at 2535-2545 East Asbury Avenue in
Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-4-20.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
Council Bill 20-0711 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
9-14-20
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
20-0716 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 755
Lafayette Street in Country Club.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1
(allows for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 755 Lafayette Street in Council
District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-4-20.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
Council Bill 20-0716 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
9-14-20
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
20-0699 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Restated
Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
Colorado Metropolitan Certification Board, for Joint Professional Firefighter
Certification.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the Colorado Metropolitan
Certification Board (CMCB) to update contract language by clarifying organizations
participating in the CMCB and recognizing that the CMCB has been accredited and
audited by the State of Colorado for joint firefighter certification (FIRESXC5Y066-05;
FIRES-202055055). 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 7-22-20.
Council Bill 20-0699 was ordered published
Ordered published
20-0759 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Contract between the
City and County of Denver and the State of Colorado, Department of Human
Services, Office of Behavioral Health, for the Jail Based Behavioral Health
Services Program.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the State of Colorado Office of
Behavioral Health for $690,184 of State funds and for one year to fund the Fiscal
Year 2021 Denver Sheriff Department's Recovery In a Secure Environment (RISE)
to provide mental health and substance abuse assistance at the County Jail
(SHERF-202055330). 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 8-5-20.
Council Bill 20-0759 was ordered published
Ordered published
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark that Council Bill 20-0255 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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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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark that Council Bill 20-0727 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)
20-0751 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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark that Council Bill 20-0751 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)
20-0760 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 Clark that Council Bill 20-0760 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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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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark that Council Bill 20-0686 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)
20-0687 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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark that Council Bill 20-0687 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 20-0161, changing the zoning
classification for 3201 Curtis Street in Five Points; a required public
hearing on Council Bill 20-0546, changing the zoning classification
for 2755 Irving Street in Sloan Lake; a required public hearing on
Council Bill 20-0612, changing the zoning classification for 2101,
2119, and 2125 South Cherokee Street in Overland; and, a required
public hearing on Council Bill 20-0620, changing the zoning
classification for 1925 Olive Street in South Park Hill. 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.
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COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
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.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 9:41 p.m., Council
President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 20-0161. Bruce
ODonnell, Tamra Ryan, Elbra Wedgeworth, Reychel Saflor, Keith Pryor, Susan
Powers, Paul Davidson, Jeff Baker, Julie Rubsam, Ryan Cox and Brian Connolly
signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Jesse Parris signed up neither in favor nor
against the bill. Paul Vranas, Angelica Andazola and Donald Damian signed up to
speak in opposition of the bill. Brandon Shaver of Community Planning and
Development delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 20-0161 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, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: CdeBaca (1)
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.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 10:45 p.m., Council
President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 20-0546. Due to
technical errors with the staff report, the public hearing was closed.
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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.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 10:49 p.m., Council
President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 20-0612. No speakers
signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Dana Jamison Geidel and Jesse Parris signed
up to speak in opposition of the bill. Scott Robinson of Community Planning and
Development delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 20-0612 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, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: CdeBaca (1)
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.
Council took a unanimous vote to re-open the public hearing for Council Bill 20-0546.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, re-opening the public hearing at 11:31
p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 20-0546.
Jonathan Pitocco and Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers
signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Fran Penafiel of Community Planning and
Development delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Bill 20-0546 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, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: CdeBaca, Sandoval (2)
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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.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 11:42 p.m., Council
President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 20-0620. Jesse Parris
signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition
of the bill. Libbie Kaiser of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff
report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Bill 20-0620 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, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: CdeBaca, Sandoval (2)
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Gilmore announced that on Monday, September
14, 2020, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill
20-0711, changing the zoning classification for 2535 - 2545 East
Asbury Avenue in University Park; and, a required public hearing on
Council Bill 20-0716, changing the zoning classification for 755
Lafayette Street in Country Club. Any protests against Council Bills
20-0711 or 20-0716 must be filed with the Council Offices no later
than noon on Tuesday, September 8, 2020.
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ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Gilmore
adjourned the meeting at 11:52 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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City Council Meeting of Monday, August 17, 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
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
20-0831 Minutes of Monday, August 10, 2020
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
20-0847 A proclamation honoring the life of Isabella Thallas.
Sponsor CdeBaca
20-0848 A proclamation honoring Alan DeLollis for his many years of
service to the City of Denver.
Sponsor Flynn
RESOLUTIONS
City Council - Direct Files
20-0829 A resolution approving the appointments of Samantha Tower, Pilar
Vaile, and David Vaughn to the permanent panel of arbitrators created by
City Council pursuant to Charter §9.8.8(C).
That the City Council appoints Samantha Tower, Pilar Vaile, and David Vaughn to
the permanent panel of arbitrators created by City Council pursuant to Charter
§9.8.8(C), for terms expiring on August 1, 2026 and August 1, 2025, and August 1,
2024 respectively, unless removed from the permanent panel by passage of a
resolution or ordinance by City Council. Councilmember Black approved direct filing
this item on 8-13-20.
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Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
20-0772 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the
City and County of Denver and TransCore, LP concerning Automated
Vehicle Identification (AVI) revenue control system and Gatekeeper
Software at Denver International Airport.
Amends a contract with TransCore, L.P. by adding $1,289,144 for a new total of
$2,592,467 and two years for a new end date of 10-23-22 for support of
maintenance, upgrades, and professional services for the Automated Vehicle
Identification (AVI) revenue control system and the Gatekeeper software at Denver
International Airport (202054279-01). 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 8-5-20.
20-0773 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Thyssenkrupp Elevator Corporation concerning
conveyance equipment maintenance, repair and operational services at
Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with Thyssenkrupp Elevator Corporation for $60,885,045 and
for three years, with three one-year options to extend, for conveyance (elevator,
escalator, power walk, and dumb waiter) equipment maintenance, repair and
operational services at Denver International Airport (201951611). 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 8-5-20.
20-0774 A resolution approving a proposed Design-Build Construction
Contract between the City and County of Denver and Hensel Phelps
Construction Co. for the Colorado Convention Center Expansion Project.
Approves a contract with Hensel Phelps Construction Co. for $212,000,000 and for
1175 Days for a design build contract for the Colorado Convention Center Expansion
Project in Council District 9 (202055290). 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 8-5-20.
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Finance & Governance Committee
20-0767 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and Western Paper Distributors,
Inc. for janitorial supplies for City facilities.
Approves a master purchase order with Western Paper Distributors, Inc. for
$10,500,000 and through 7-31-22, with a possible one-year optional renewal, for
janitorial supplies for City facilities (SC-00004934). 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 8-4-20.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-0458 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendment To Denver
Parking Garages Management Agreement between the City and County of
Denver and SP Plus Corporation to extend the term, increase the maximum
contract amount and amend and include additional provisions.
Amends a contract with SP Plus Corporation by adding $2,100,000 for a new total of
$12,735,107 and one year for a new end date of 9-30-21 for operation and
management of three city-owned parking garages located at the Cultural Center
Complex, Denver Performing Arts Complex, and Denver Justice Center
(201417250-03; PWADM-201951430). 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 5-19-20.
20-0459 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment to Surface
Lots Parking Management Agreement between the City and County of
Denver and SP Plus Corporation to extend the term and amend and include
an additional provision.
Amends a contract with SP Plus Corporation by adding one year for a new end date
of 9-30-21 for the operation and management of seven surface parking lots located
throughout the City. No change to contract amount (201734150; DOTI-202054574).
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 5-19-20.
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20-0758 A resolution granting a revocable permit to Northington Denver
Apartments Investors LLC, to encroach into the right-of-way at 400 North
Grant Street.
Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to Northington
Denver Apartment Investors LLC, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the
right of way with an underground parking garage at 400 North Grant Street in
Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-4-20.
20-0764 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and TT Faster LLC, successor to
CCG Systems, Inc., for assignment of the Agreement, to extend the term
and increase the compensation for fleet management maintenance
software and software support.
Amends a contract with TT FASTER LLC, formerly known as CCG Systems, Inc., by
adding $20,224.05 for a new total of $618,249.56 and six months for a new end date
of 4-30-21 for software used to manage the database of fleet vehicles, equipment
and parts, maintenance history and vendor pricing, citywide (202055196-04). 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 8-4-20.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
20-0763 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Colorado Women's Employment and Education,
Incorporated to provide intensive services to assist Colorado Works/TANF
participants in obtaining their High School Equivalency certification or
quality employment through ongoing case management and barrier
reduction services.
Approves a contract with Colorado Women’s Employment and Education,
Incorporated for $770,000 and for one year to provide intensive services to assist
Colorado Works/TANF participants in obtaining their High School Equivalency
certification or quality employment through ongoing case management and barrier
reduction services, citywide (SOCSV-202055351). 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 8-5-20.
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20-0765 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 Human Services Office of Behavioral Health
concerning the “Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion” program and the
funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Human Services for
$571,517 and for one year to fund the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD)
program to divert people with behavioral health issues into intensive case
management in lieu of arrest for low level crimes, citywide (ENVHL-202055380). 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 8-5-20.
20-0775 A resolution approving a proposed amended Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and OKS Cascade Company LLC to
extend the term and increase the compensation for rental of mobile shower
trailers for emergency shelters during the COVID-19 health crisis.
Amends a purchase order with OKS Cascade Company LLC by adding $371,225 for a
new total of $730,535 and 27 days for a new end date of 8-10-20 for the rental of
mobile shower trailers including standard and ADA accessible showers for guests
accessing the National Western Complex and Denver Coliseum in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic (PO-00087923). 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 8-5-20.
20-0844 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the
total sum of One-Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($160,000.00) to be
issued as follows: Forty Eight Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents
($48,000.00) made payable to the Denver Probate Court and One Hundred
and Twelve Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($112,000.00) made payable
to Killmer, Lane & Newman COLTAF Client Trust Account, in full payment
and satisfaction of all claims in Civil Action No. 19-cv-02437 in the United
States District Court for the District of Colorado.
Settles a claim with the Denver Sheriff Department. This item was approved for
filing at the Mayor-Council meeting on 8-11-20.
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20-0845 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the
total sum of Twenty Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and Zero Cents
($22,500.00), payable to Edith Davis and Evans & McFarland, LLC, in full
payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action Edith Davis
v. Stubby’s DU, LLC d/b/a the Rosedale, the City and County of Denver,
and John Does 1-5, which was filed in the District Court, Denver County,
Colorado, Case No. 2019CV34177.
Settles a claim with the Denver Police Department. This item was approved for filing
at the Mayor-Council meeting on 8-11-20.
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
City Council - Direct Files
20-0836 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and
registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal
election to be held in conjunction with the coordinated election of
November 3, 2020, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and
County of Denver to create a nominating commission for the City Attorney.
Creates a provision in Charter for a nominating commission for the City Attorney.
Councilmember CdeBaca approved direct filing this item on 8-13-20.
20-0837 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and
registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal
election to be held in conjunction with the coordinated election of
November 3, 2020, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and
County of Denver granting the Denver City Council appointment power over
the Independent Monitor and to remove an exception from Career Service
for Monitor employees.
Gives City Council the appointment power over the Independent Monitor and no
longer excepts Monitor employees from Career Service. Councilmember CdeBaca
approved direct filing this item on 8-13-20.
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20-0842 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 in conjunction with the
coordinated election of November 3, 2020, a proposed amendment to the
Charter of the City and County of Denver creating a peace force that will
replace the Police force.
Replaces the city’s police force in Charter with a peace force. Councilmember
CdeBaca approved direct filing this item on 8-13-20. Council President Gilmore
approved filing this item by title only on 8-13-20.
Finance & Governance Committee
20-0762 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new fund in the Grant and
Other Money Projects Series for the “Central Branch Library Renovation”
program.
Establishes a new capital fund, the “Central Branch Library Renovation” Fund, in the
Grant and Other Money Projects Fund Series for revenues and expenditures related
to design and construction of capital improvements to the Central Branch Library, as
described in the agreement between the City and the Denver Public Library Friends
Foundation. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-4-20.
20-0781 A bill for an ordinance amending Section 27-164 of the Denver
Revised Municipal Code to add additional obligations for the Housing
Stability Strategic Advisors when creating the three- to five-year strategic
plan.
A bill for an ordinance amending Section 27-164 of the Denver Revised Municipal
Code to add additional obligations for the Housing Stability Strategic Advisors when
creating the three- to five-year strategic plan. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 8-4-20.
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20-0782 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 housing, shelter, and services for persons experiencing or having
exited homelessness, 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.
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 housing, shelter,
and services for persons experiencing or having exited homelessness, 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 8-4-20.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-0711 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2535
- 2545 East Asbury Avenue in University Park.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from PUD 278 to E-MU-2.5
(planned development to multi-unit), located at 2535-2545 East Asbury Avenue in
Council District 6. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday,
9-14-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-4-20.
20-0716 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 755
Lafayette Street in Country Club.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1
(allows for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 755 Lafayette Street in Council
District 10. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 9-14-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-4-20.
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
20-0699 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Restated
Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
Colorado Metropolitan Certification Board, for Joint Professional Firefighter
Certification.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the Colorado Metropolitan
Certification Board (CMCB) to update contract language by clarifying organizations
participating in the CMCB and recognizing that the CMCB has been accredited and
audited by the State of Colorado for joint firefighter certification (FIRESXC5Y066-05;
FIRES-202055055). 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 7-22-20.
20-0759 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Contract between the
City and County of Denver and the State of Colorado, Department of Human
Services, Office of Behavioral Health, for the Jail Based Behavioral Health
Services Program.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the State of Colorado Office of
Behavioral Health for $690,184 of State funds and for one year to fund the Fiscal
Year 2021 Denver Sheriff Department's Recovery In a Secure Environment (RISE)
to provide mental health and substance abuse assistance at the County Jail
(SHERF-202055330). 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 8-5-20.
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
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.
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
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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 20-0546,
changing the zoning classification for 2755 Irving Street in Sloan
Lake; a required public hearing on Council Bill 20-0612, changing
the zoning classification for 2101, 2119, and 2125 South Cherokee
Street in Overland; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill
20-0620, changing the zoning classification for 1925 Olive Street in
South Park Hill. 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
20-0161 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.
20-0546 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.
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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.
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.
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dependent upon publication, on Monday, September 14, 2020,
Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 20-0711,
changing the zoning classification for 2535 - 2545 East Asbury
Avenue in University Park; and, a required public hearing on Council
Bill 20-0716, changing the zoning classification for 755 Lafayette
Street in Country Club. Any protests against Council Bills 20-0711 or
20-0716 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on
Tuesday, September 8, 2020.
ADJOURN
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PENDING
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
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
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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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