City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · August 24, 2020
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, August 24, 2020 5:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Black 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
20-0860 Minutes of Monday, August 17, 2020
The minutes of Monday, August 17, 2020 were distributed to members of Council.
Council President Gilmore ordered the minutes approved.
Approved
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember CdeBaca offered announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
20-0879 A proclamation recognizing the Second Annual La Raza and Barnum
Park: A Cruise Down Fedz Day.
A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember
Ortega, that Council Proclamation 20-0879 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.
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
City Council - Direct Files
20-0851 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the registered
electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to
be held in conjunction with the coordinated election on November 3, 2020
a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver to
prohibit the following without the approval of voters in a regularly
scheduled municipal or special election: any commercial or residential
development on land protected by a City-owned conservation easement
except where consistent with the conservation easement purposes and any
partial or complete cancellation of a City-owned conservation easement
unless for the purpose of creating a new park.
Proposes a change to the Charter of the City and County of Denver prohibiting
certain development without voter approval. Councilmember CdeBaca approved
direct filing this item on 8-20-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Bill 20-0851 be ordered published, was followed by a motion
offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that
Council Bill 20-0851 be referred to Committee. The motion to refer carried by the
following vote:
Referred
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (10)
Nay: CdeBaca, Kniech, Sawyer (3)
BLOCK VOTE
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, 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
City Council - Direct Files
20-0862 A resolution extending the declaration of local disaster filed with
the clerk and recorder to September 28, 2020.
Extends the local disaster emergency declaration. Councilmember Gilmore approved
direct filing this item on 8-20-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0862 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
20-0791 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Western Industrial Contractors, Inc. concerning
on-call millwright services at Denver International Airport
Approves a contract with Western Industrial Contractors Inc. for $12,000,000 and
for three years for on-call millwright services to move, assemble, install or
dismantle machinery, including the baggage handling systems and the jet bridges at
Denver International Airport (202053809). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-14-20. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 8-12-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0791 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)
20-0792 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Industrial Constructors/Managers, Inc. concerning
on-call millwright services at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with Industrial Constructors Managers Inc. for $12,000,000 and
for three years for on-call millwright services to move, assemble, install or
dismantle machinery, including the baggage handling systems and the jet bridges at
Denver International Airport (202053810). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-14-20. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 8-12-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0792 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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20-0793 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Turo Inc. concerning a pilot program peer-to-peer
car sharing platform at Denver International Airport.
Approves a revenue contract with Turo, Inc. for $36,500 and for one year for a pilot
program peer-to-peer car sharing platform at Denver International Airport
(202054662). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 9-14-20.The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
8-12-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0793 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)
Finance & Governance Committee
20-0768 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between
the City and County of Denver and Hardline Equipment LLC for specialized
parts for City refuse vehicles.
Approves a master purchase order with Hardline Equipment LLC for $3,500,000 and
through 9-30-23 to provide Amrep and Loadmaster parts to be used on City refuse
vehicles (SC-00005043). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 9-14-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 8-11-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0768 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)
20-0769 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between
the City and County of Denver and Genuine Parts Company, d/b/a NAPA
Auto Parts, for aftermarket auto parts for City fleet vehicles.
Approves a master purchase order with Genuine Auto Parts, doing business as Napa
Denver, for $650,000 and through 6-30-23, with two optional one-year renewals, for
auto parts for use on various City fleet vehicles (SC-00005017). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-14-20. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-11-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0769 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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20-0770 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between
the City and County of Denver and Colorado Kenworth, Inc., d/b/a MHC
Kenworth, for aftermarket auto parts for various City fleet vehicles.
Approves a master purchase order with Colorado Kenworth Inc., doing business as
MHC Kenworth, for $950,000 and through 6-30-23, with two optional one-year
renewals, for auto parts for use on various City fleet vehicles (SC-00005019). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
9-14-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-11-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0770 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)
20-0771 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between
the City and County of Denver and Kenz & Leslie Distributing Co. for
aftermarket auto parts for various City fleet vehicles.
Approves a master purchase order with Kenz & Leslie Distributing Co Inc. for
$550,000 and through 6-30-23, with two optional one-year renewals, for auto parts
for use on various City fleet vehicles (SC-00005021). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-14-20. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-11-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0771 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)
20-0787 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between
the City and County of Denver and Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for
office and janitorial supplies City-wide.
Approves a master purchase order with Staples Contract & Commercial, LLC for
$2,400,000 and through 7-31-22, with one annual optional renewal, for office and
janitorial supplies for City facilities (SC-00005057). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-14-20. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-11-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0787 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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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-0757 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments to the Tourism
Improvement District Board of Directors.
Approves the Mayoral reappointments of John Everett, Walter Isenberg and Greg
Leonard to the Tourism Improvement District Board of Directors for terms effective
immediately and expiring 8-31-23, or until a successor is duly appointed. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-11-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0757 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)
20-0766 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Ford Audio-Video Systems, LLC for goods and
services related to the design, procurement, installation, integration and
commissioning of all business systems and furnishings in support of the
new Community Media Center.
Approves a contract with Ford Audio-Video Systems, LLC for $1,102,890 and for
three years for goods and services related to the design, procurement, installation,
integration and commissioning of all business systems and furnishings in support of
the new Community Media Center (TECHS-202055202). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-14-20. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-4-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0766 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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20-0789 A resolution granting a revocable permit to Old South Pearl Street
Merchants Association, d/b/a South Pearl Street Merchants Association, to
encroach into the right-of-way on South Pearl Street near East Louisiana
Avenue, East Iowa Avenue, and East Jewell Avenue.
Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to South Pearl
Street Merchant’s Association, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the
right of way for three 23-foot high arched “South Pearl Street” gateway signs located
along South Pearl Street near East Louisiana Avenue, East Iowa Avenue, and East
Jewell Avenue in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 8-11-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0789 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)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
20-0756 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Denver
Head Start Policy Council.
Approves the Mayoral appointments of Tiaja Pierre and Megan Bock to the Denver
Head Start Policy Council for terms effective immediately and expiring 7-20-21, or
until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 8-12-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0756 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)
20-0761 A resolution approving a proposed Project Funding Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Denver Public Library Friends
Foundation for the Denver Public Library 2020 Bond projects.
Approves a project funding grant agreement with the Denver Public Library Friends
Foundation for seven years to establish a new and dedicated mechanism for the
Foundation to provide authorized Fund Transfers to the City to timely fund the
design and construction of the Denver Public Library Central Branch Library
Renovation Project Alternates in Council District 10 (BOOKS 202055128). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-14-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-5-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0761 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)
20-0786 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Mental Health Center of Denver for expansion of
the Denver Co-Responder program with the Denver Police Department.
Approves a contract with the Mental Health Center of Denver (MHCD) for
$1,227,161 and through 1-31-21 for the expansion of the Denver Co-Responder
program funded by the 2019 Caring for Denver grant (POLIC-202054895). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-14-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-12-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0786 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)
20-0795 A resolution approving a proposed Revival and Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Colorado
Coalition for the Homeless to provide facility and personnel support for
hotel/motel rooms to serve people experiencing homelessness throughout
the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Amends a contract with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless by adding
$11,214,573 for a new total of $16,974,573 and six months for a new end date of
12-31-20 to provide facility and personnel support for hotel/motel rooms to serve
people experiencing homelessness throughout the current COVID-19 pandemic
(HOST-202055514-01; 202054331). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 9-14-20. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 8-12-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0795 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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20-0796 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and The Salvation Army to provide 24-Hour shelter
operations and services support for people experiencing homelessness in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Approves a contract with The Salvation Army for $7,261,300 and through 12-31-20
to provide 24-Hour shelter operations and services support for congregate shelter at
the 48th Avenue Shelter and non- congregate activated respite and protective action
hotel/motel rooms for people experiencing homelessness in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic (HOST 202054457). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-14-20. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 8-12-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0796 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)
20-0797 A resolution approving a proposed Revival and Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Stadium Medical,
Inc. to provide ambulance and paramedic support for the auxiliary shelters
during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amends a contract with Stadium Medical, Inc. by adding $747,930 for a new total of
$912,930 and seven months for a new end date of 12-31-20 to provide ambulance
and paramedic support for the auxiliary shelters during the COVID-19 pandemic
(202054458; HOST-202055396-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 9-14-20. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 8-12-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0797 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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20-0798 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the
City and County of Denver and Pancratia Hall Partners LLC for a loan to
support the construction of 72 affordable housing units within Pancratia
Hall Lofts in Loretto Heights.
Approves a loan agreement with Pancratia Hall Partners, LLC for $3,300,000, with a
repayment term of forty years and a restrictive covenant term of sixty years, to
support the restoration of Pancratia Hall Lofts, comprised of 72 affordable apartment
units in Loretto Heights in Council District 2 (HOST-202054928). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-14-20. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-12-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0798 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)
20-0799 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the
City and County of Denver and 48Race Residences, LLLP for a loan to
support the construction of 150 affordable housing units in
Elyria-Swansea.
Approves a loan agreement with 48Race Residences, LLLP for $3,750,000 and for
sixty years to support the construction of Viña, a project providing 150
income-restricted units as the residential component of a mixed-use project that will
include other community-serving uses located at 48th Avenue and Race Street in
Council District 9 (HOST-202053962). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 9-14-20. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 8-12-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0799 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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20-0800 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the
City and County of Denver and 1275 Sherman, LLC to support the
construction of affordable housing.
Approves a loan agreement with 1275 Sherman, LLC for $1,545,000 for fifty years,
including a sixty-year restrictive covenant, to support the construction of Capitol
Square Apartments, comprised of 103 affordable apartments located at 1295
Sherman Street in Council District 10 (HOST-202054254). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-14-20. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-12-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0800 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)
20-0801 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendment and
Modification Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
Sheridan Station Apartments, LLC to amend and modify the terms and
conditions of the Loan Agreement.
Amends a loan agreement with Sheridan Station Apartments LLC to add language
allowing the City's loan to take a subordinate position to the Colorado Housing and
Finance Authority's (CHFA) Land Use Restriction Agreement (LURA) for a project
consisting of 133 affordable units located at 1079 Ames Street in Council District 3
(OEDEV-201840082-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 9-14-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 8-12-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0801 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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BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-0701 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage
and Flood Control District d/b/a Mile High Flood District, to add funding for
construction of Sand Creek Trail improvements.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Urban Drainage Flood Control
District, doing business as Mile High Flood District, by adding $3,714,193.37 of City
funds for a new total of $4,089,193.37 for construction of Sand Creek Trail
Improvements for approximately 3 miles of soft surface trail along the Sand Creek
Regional Greenway in Council District 8. No change to agreement duration
(201952159-01; 202055178). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 9-14-20. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 7-28-20.
Council Bill 20-0701 was ordered published
Ordered published
20-0790 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing one of the easements, in its
entirety, established in Ordinance No. 336, Series of 1964 recorded with
the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 1964098150 located at 3860
and 3900 Blake Street.
Relinquishes one of the easements, in its entirety, established in Vacation Ordinance
No. 336, Series of 1964, located at 3860 and 3900 Blake Street in Council District 9.
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
9-14-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-11-20.
Council Bill 20-0790 was ordered published
Ordered published
20-0794 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1332
East 22 Avenue in City Park West.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from U-TU-B to U-TU-B
UO-3 with waiver, located at 1332 22nd Avenue in Council District 9. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-11-20.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
Council Bill 20-0794 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
9-21-20
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 20-0762 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)
20-0781 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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 20-0781 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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20-0782 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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 20-0782 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)
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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 20-0699 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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20-0759 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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 20-0759 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 20-0610, changing the zoning
classification for 14000 and 14422 East Andrews Drive, 14408,
14419 and 14421 East Elk Drive in Montbello; a required public
hearing on Council Bill 20-0621, changing the zoning classification
for 4901 Green Court in Regis; and, a required public hearing on
Council Bill 20-0622, changing the zoning classification for 5320
East Thrill Place in Northeast 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.
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 8:16 p.m., Council
President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 20-0610. Jesse Parris
signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition
of the bill. Jason Morrison of Community Planning and Development delivered the
staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 20-0610 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)
20-0621 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.
Council sat as a Committee of a Whole, commencing at 8:28 p.m., Council President
Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 20-0621. 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 Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Bill 20-0621 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)
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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.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 8:38 p.m., Council
President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 20-0622. 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 Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 20-0622 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)
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Gilmore announced that on Monday, September
21, 2020, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill
20-0794, changing the zoning classification for 1332 East 22 Avenue
in City Park West. Any protests against Council Bill 20-0794 must be
filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday,
September 14, 2020.
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ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Gilmore
adjourned the meeting at 8:48 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 24, 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 24, 2020
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
20-0860 Minutes of Monday, August 17, 2020
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
20-0879 A proclamation recognizing the Second Annual La Raza and
Barnum Park: A Cruise Down Fedz Day.
Sponsor Torres and Sandoval
RESOLUTIONS
City Council - Direct Files
20-0862 A resolution extending the declaration of local disaster filed with
the clerk and recorder to September 28, 2020.
Extends the local disaster emergency declaration. Councilmember Gilmore approved
direct filing this item on 8-20-20.
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
20-0791 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Western Industrial Contractors, Inc. concerning
on-call millwright services at Denver International Airport
Approves a contract with Western Industrial Contractors Inc. for $12,000,000 and
for three years for on-call millwright services to move, assemble, install or
dismantle machinery, including the baggage handling systems and the jet bridges at
Denver International Airport (202053809). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-14-20. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 8-12-20.
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20-0792 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Industrial Constructors/Managers, Inc. concerning
on-call millwright services at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with Industrial Constructors Managers Inc. for $12,000,000 and
for three years for on-call millwright services to move, assemble, install or
dismantle machinery, including the baggage handling systems and the jet bridges at
Denver International Airport (202053810). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-14-20. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 8-12-20.
20-0793 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Turo Inc. concerning a pilot program peer-to-peer
car sharing platform at Denver International Airport.
Approves a revenue contract with Turo, Inc. for $36,500 and for one year for a pilot
program peer-to-peer car sharing platform at Denver International Airport
(202054662). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 9-14-20.The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
8-12-20.
Finance & Governance Committee
20-0768 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and Hardline Equipment LLC for
specialized parts for City refuse vehicles.
Approves a master purchase order with Hardline Equipment LLC for $3,500,000 and
through 9-30-23 to provide Amrep and Loadmaster parts to be used on City refuse
vehicles (SC-00005043). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 9-14-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 8-11-20.
20-0769 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and Genuine Parts Company, d/b/a
NAPA Auto Parts, for aftermarket auto parts for City fleet vehicles.
Approves a master purchase order with Genuine Auto Parts, doing business as Napa
Denver, for $650,000 and through 6-30-23, with two optional one-year renewals, for
auto parts for use on various City fleet vehicles (SC-00005017). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-14-20. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-11-20.
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20-0770 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Kenworth, Inc.,
d/b/a MHC Kenworth, for aftermarket auto parts for various City fleet
vehicles.
Approves a master purchase order with Colorado Kenworth Inc., doing business as
MHC Kenworth, for $950,000 and through 6-30-23, with two optional one-year
renewals, for auto parts for use on various City fleet vehicles (SC-00005019). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
9-14-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-11-20.
20-0771 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and Kenz & Leslie Distributing Co.
for aftermarket auto parts for various City fleet vehicles.
Approves a master purchase order with Kenz & Leslie Distributing Co Inc. for
$550,000 and through 6-30-23, with two optional one-year renewals, for auto parts
for use on various City fleet vehicles (SC-00005021). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-14-20. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-11-20.
20-0787 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and Staples Contract & Commercial
LLC for office and janitorial supplies City-wide.
Approves a master purchase order with Staples Contract & Commercial, LLC for
$2,400,000 and through 7-31-22, with one annual optional renewal, for office and
janitorial supplies for City facilities (SC-00005057). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-14-20. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-11-20.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-0757 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments to the Tourism
Improvement District Board of Directors.
Approves the Mayoral reappointments of John Everett, Walter Isenberg and Greg
Leonard to the Tourism Improvement District Board of Directors for terms effective
immediately and expiring 8-31-23, or until a successor is duly appointed. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-11-20.
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20-0766 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Ford Audio-Video Systems, LLC for goods and
services related to the design, procurement, installation, integration and
commissioning of all business systems and furnishings in support of the
new Community Media Center.
Approves a contract with Ford Audio-Video Systems, LLC for $1,102,890 and for
three years for goods and services related to the design, procurement, installation,
integration and commissioning of all business systems and furnishings in support of
the new Community Media Center (TECHS-202055202). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-14-20. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-4-20.
20-0789 A resolution granting a revocable permit to Old South Pearl Street
Merchants Association, d/b/a South Pearl Street Merchants Association, to
encroach into the right-of-way on South Pearl Street near East Louisiana
Avenue, East Iowa Avenue, and East Jewell Avenue.
Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to South Pearl
Street Merchant’s Association, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the
right of way for three 23-foot high arched “South Pearl Street” gateway signs located
along South Pearl Street near East Louisiana Avenue, East Iowa Avenue, and East
Jewell Avenue in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 8-11-20.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
20-0756 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Denver
Head Start Policy Council.
Approves the Mayoral appointments of Tiaja Pierre and Megan Bock to the Denver
Head Start Policy Council for terms effective immediately and expiring 7-20-21, or
until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 8-12-20.
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20-0761 A resolution approving a proposed Project Funding Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Denver Public Library Friends
Foundation for the Denver Public Library 2020 Bond projects.
Approves a project funding grant agreement with the Denver Public Library Friends
Foundation for seven years to establish a new and dedicated mechanism for the
Foundation to provide authorized Fund Transfers to the City to timely fund the
design and construction of the Denver Public Library Central Branch Library
Renovation Project Alternates in Council District 10 (BOOKS 202055128). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-14-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-5-20.
20-0786 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Mental Health Center of Denver for expansion of
the Denver Co-Responder program with the Denver Police Department.
Approves a contract with the Mental Health Center of Denver (MHCD) for
$1,227,161 and through 1-31-21 for the expansion of the Denver Co-Responder
program funded by the 2019 Caring for Denver grant (POLIC-202054895). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-14-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-12-20.
20-0795 A resolution approving a proposed Revival and Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Colorado
Coalition for the Homeless to provide facility and personnel support for
hotel/motel rooms to serve people experiencing homelessness throughout
the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Amends a contract with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless by adding
$11,214,573 for a new total of $16,974,573 and six months for a new end date of
12-31-20 to provide facility and personnel support for hotel/motel rooms to serve
people experiencing homelessness throughout the current COVID-19 pandemic
(HOST-202055514-01; 202054331). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 9-14-20. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 8-12-20.
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20-0796 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and The Salvation Army to provide 24-Hour shelter
operations and services support for people experiencing homelessness in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Approves a contract with The Salvation Army for $7,261,300 and through 12-31-20
to provide 24-Hour shelter operations and services support for congregate shelter at
the 48th Avenue Shelter and non- congregate activated respite and protective action
hotel/motel rooms for people experiencing homelessness in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic (HOST 202054457). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-14-20. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 8-12-20.
20-0797 A resolution approving a proposed Revival and Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Stadium Medical,
Inc. to provide ambulance and paramedic support for the auxiliary shelters
during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amends a contract with Stadium Medical, Inc. by adding $747,930 for a new total of
$912,930 and seven months for a new end date of 12-31-20 to provide ambulance
and paramedic support for the auxiliary shelters during the COVID-19 pandemic
(202054458; HOST-202055396-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 9-14-20. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 8-12-20.
20-0798 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the
City and County of Denver and Pancratia Hall Partners LLC for a loan to
support the construction of 72 affordable housing units within Pancratia
Hall Lofts in Loretto Heights.
Approves a loan agreement with Pancratia Hall Partners, LLC for $3,300,000, with a
repayment term of forty years and a restrictive covenant term of sixty years, to
support the restoration of Pancratia Hall Lofts, comprised of 72 affordable apartment
units in Loretto Heights in Council District 2 (HOST-202054928). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-14-20. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-12-20.
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20-0799 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the
City and County of Denver and 48Race Residences, LLLP for a loan to
support the construction of 150 affordable housing units in
Elyria-Swansea.
Approves a loan agreement with 48Race Residences, LLLP for $3,750,000 and for
sixty years to support the construction of Viña, a project providing 150
income-restricted units as the residential component of a mixed-use project that will
include other community-serving uses located at 48th Avenue and Race Street in
Council District 9 (HOST-202053962). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 9-14-20. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 8-12-20.
20-0800 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the
City and County of Denver and 1275 Sherman, LLC to support the
construction of affordable housing.
Approves a loan agreement with 1275 Sherman, LLC for $1,545,000 for fifty years,
including a sixty-year restrictive covenant, to support the construction of Capitol
Square Apartments, comprised of 103 affordable apartments located at 1295
Sherman Street in Council District 10 (HOST-202054254). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-14-20. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-12-20.
20-0801 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendment and
Modification Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
Sheridan Station Apartments, LLC to amend and modify the terms and
conditions of the Loan Agreement.
Amends a loan agreement with Sheridan Station Apartments LLC to add language
allowing the City's loan to take a subordinate position to the Colorado Housing and
Finance Authority's (CHFA) Land Use Restriction Agreement (LURA) for a project
consisting of 133 affordable units located at 1079 Ames Street in Council District 3
(OEDEV-201840082-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 9-14-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 8-12-20.
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BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
City Council - Direct Files
20-0851 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the registered
electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to
be held in conjunction with the coordinated election on November 3, 2020
a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver to
prohibit the following without the approval of voters in a regularly
scheduled municipal or special election: any commercial or residential
development on land protected by a City-owned conservation easement
except where consistent with the conservation easement purposes and any
partial or complete cancellation of a City-owned conservation easement
unless for the purpose of creating a new park.
Proposes a change to the Charter of the City and County of Denver prohibiting
certain development without voter approval. Councilmember CdeBaca approved
direct filing this item on 8-20-20.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-0701 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage
and Flood Control District d/b/a Mile High Flood District, to add funding for
construction of Sand Creek Trail improvements.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Urban Drainage Flood Control
District, doing business as Mile High Flood District, by adding $3,714,193.37 of City
funds for a new total of $4,089,193.37 for construction of Sand Creek Trail
Improvements for approximately 3 miles of soft surface trail along the Sand Creek
Regional Greenway in Council District 8. No change to agreement duration
(201952159-01; 202055178). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 9-14-20. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 7-28-20.
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20-0790 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing one of the easements, in its
entirety, established in Ordinance No. 336, Series of 1964 recorded with
the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 1964098150 located at 3860
and 3900 Blake Street.
Relinquishes one of the easements, in its entirety, established in Vacation Ordinance
No. 336, Series of 1964, located at 3860 and 3900 Blake Street in Council District 9.
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
9-14-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-11-20.
20-0794 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1332
East 22 Avenue in City Park West.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from U-TU-B to U-TU-B
UO-3 with waiver, located at 1332 22nd Avenue in Council District 9. If ordered
published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 9-21-20. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-11-20.
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
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.
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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RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill
20-0610, changing the zoning classification for 14000 and 14422
East Andrews Drive, 14408, 14419 and 14421 East Elk Drive in
Montbello; a required public hearing on Council Bill 20-0621,
changing the zoning classification for 4901 Green Court in Regis;
and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 20-0622, changing the
zoning classification for 5320 East Thrill Place in Northeast 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
20-0610 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.
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.
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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.
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dependent upon publication, on Monday, September 21, 2020,
Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 20-0794,
changing the zoning classification for 1332 East 22 Avenue in City
Park West. Any protests against Council Bill 20-0794 must be filed
with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, September
14, 2020.
ADJOURN
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PENDING
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
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FOR 9-14-20:
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
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
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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