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Denver, CO · September 21, 2020

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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, September 21, 2020 5:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Ortega 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 20-0982 Minutes of Monday, September 14, 2020 The minutes of Monday, September 14, 2020 were distributed to members of Council. Council President Gilmore ordered the minutes approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilmember Ortega offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS 20-0998 A letter dated September 17, 2020 from Brendan J. Hanlon, Manager of Finance, notifying City Council of the Department of Finance’s intent to issue Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 2020A-D, for and on behalf of its Department of Aviation, in the following not to exceed amounts: Series A- $225 million; Series B- $110 million; Series C- $890 million and Series D- $750 million. Council Communication 20-0998 was received and filed. Filed PROCLAMATIONS 20-0999 A proclamation recognizing the service of Jennifer Harris to the City of Denver. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Proclamation 20-0999 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) Page 1 BLOCK VOTE A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, 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) 20-1000 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career and retirement of Julia Thorpe. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Proclamation 20-1000 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) 20-1001 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career and retirement of Fred Weiss. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Proclamation 20-1001 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) 20-1002 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career and retirement of Lora (Dody) Erickson. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Proclamation 20-1002 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) 20-1003 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career and retirement of Carla Ott. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Proclamation 20-1003 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) Page 2 Nay: (None) (0) 20-1004 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career and retirement of Richard Ruiz. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Proclamation 20-1004 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) 20-1005 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career and retirement of Steve Kurtz. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Proclamation 20-1005 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) 20-1006 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career and retirement of Mike Sigala. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Proclamation 20-1006 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) 20-1007 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career and retirement of Doug Woods. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Proclamation 20-1007 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) Page 3 20-1008 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career and retirement of Elizabeth (Betsy) Martinson. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Proclamation 20-1008 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) 20-1009 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career and retirement of Ray Moreno. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Proclamation 20-1009 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) 20-1010 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career and retirement of Richard (Dick) Gannon. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Proclamation 20-1010 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) 20-1011 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career and retirement of Leslie Gonzales. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Proclamation 20-1011 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) Page 4 20-1012 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career and retirement of Thomas (Skyler) Ruggles. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Proclamation 20-1012 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) 20-1013 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career and retirement of Pete Lozano. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Proclamation 20-1013 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) 20-1014 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career and retirement of Linda Donohoo. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Proclamation 20-1014 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) 20-1015 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career and retirement of Laura Conway. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Proclamation 20-1015 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) Page 5 20-1016 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career and retirement of Karin Howshar. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Proclamation 20-1016 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) 20-1017 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career and retirement of Audrey Manzanares. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Proclamation 20-1017 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) 20-1018 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career and retirement of Michael Falasco. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Proclamation 20-1018 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) 20-1019 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career and retirement of Thomas Herndon. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Proclamation 20-1019 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) Page 6 20-1020 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career and retirement of Curtis (Curt) Garret. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Proclamation 20-1020 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) RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 20-0913 A resolution approving a proposed Seventh Amendment and Modification Agreement between the City and County of Denver and NEWSED Community Development Corporation, Inc. to modify the repayment terms of a loan. Amends a loan agreement with NEWSED Community Development Corporation, Inc. to extend its current loan deferment through 12-31-20 on its commercial condo property at 901 West 10th Avenue in Council District 3 (GE2Y004-07). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-12-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-9-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0913 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 20-0902 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment and appointments to the Denver Preschool Program Board of Directors. Approves the Mayoral reappointment of Janice Sinden and the Mayoral appointments of Lydia Prado and Anne Bye Rowe to the Denver Preschool Program Board of Directors for terms effective immediately and expiring 12-31-23, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item on 9-8-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0902 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) Page 7 20-0903 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Lewan & Associates, Inc. to amend the scope of work and pricing schedule and to extend the term regarding the lease of office equipment. Amends a contract with Lewan & Associates by adding one year for a new end date of 9-30-21 and adding a new statement of work to add the PaperCut software, enhancing the City’s managed print services program. No change to contract amount (TECHS-202055180). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-12-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-8-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0903 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) 20-0909 A resolution approving a proposed Master Services Agreement between the City and County of Denver and OpenCities, Inc. to provide for the web content management platform for Denvergov.org. Approves a contract with OpenCities, Inc. for $1,910,500 and through 10-01-25 to provide a web content management platform for managing the content of Denvergov.org (TECHS-202055833). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-12-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-8-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0909 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) Page 8 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 20-0904 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Wilson & Company, Inc. Engineers & Architects to provide professional design services for the Connecting Auraria project, involving the replacement of the Larimer Street Bridge over Cherry Creek, the upgrade of signals at the Larimer and Speer intersections, and associated landscaping and water quality. Approves a contract with Wilson & Company, Inc. Engineers & Architects for $927,698.23 and for one year for professional design services for the replacement of the Larimer Street bridge over Cherry Creek, the upgrade of signals at the Larimer and Speer intersections, and associated landscaping and water quality as part of the Elevate Denver Bond program, in Council District 9 (202055806). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-12-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-8-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0904 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) 20-0907 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and HDR Engineering, Inc. for post-design services for the Iowa Underpass project in Council District 7. Amends a contract with HDR Engineering by adding $117,786.16 for a new total of $935,470.02 and 18 months for a new end date of 12-31-22 for revised project packaging and post-design services for the Iowa Underpass project located at South Santa Fe Boulevard and Iowa Street in Council District 7 (201737759; 202055745). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-12-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-8-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0907 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) Page 9 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 20-0910 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Easement between the City and County of Denver and PHC Mixed Use, LLC for real property located at 2868-2980 Fairfax Street. Grants a temporary construction easement, a permanent easement for underground footings, and permanent access agreement to PHC Mixed Use, LLC for $12,862 on City property located at 2868 Fairfax Street in Council District 8 (FINAN- 202055162). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-12-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-8-20. Council Bill 20-0910 was ordered published. Ordered published 20-0911 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Easement between the City and County of Denver and PHC Mixed Use, LLC for real property located at 2848 Fairfax Street. Grants a temporary construction easement, a permanent easement for underground footings, and permanent access agreement to PHC Mixed Use, LLC for $432 on City property located at 2848 Fairfax Street in Council District 8 (FINAN-202054315). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-12-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-8-20. Council Bill 20-0911 was ordered published. Ordered published 20-0961 A bill for an ordinance enacting an interim zoning regulation to allow certain temporary unlisted uses in Former Chapter 59 zone districts due to the COVID-19 disaster emergency. Approves an interim zoning regulation to allow certain temporary unlisted uses in former Chapter 59 zone districts due to COVID-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-15-20. Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing Council Bill 20-0961 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 10-12-20. Ordered published with a future required public hearing Page 10 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 20-0856 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Denver Housing Authority to support the development and construction of GROW Market, providing grocery accessibility and workforce training and development. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the Denver Housing Authority by adding seven months for a new end date of 3-31-21 to support the development and construction of GROW Market, providing grocery accessibility and workforce training and development located at 2800 West 10th Avenue in Council District 3. No change to agreement amount (OEDEV-201843292-00; OEDEV-202055397). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-28-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-26-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 20-0856 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) Finance & Governance Committee 20-0840 A bill for an ordinance approving the Mayor’s reappointments and appointments to the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs. Approves the following Mayoral reappointments and appointments to the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs: reappointment of Beth Mosenthal for a term effective immediately and expiring on 8-31-22; reappointments of FloraJane DiRienzo, Jami Duffy, and Stephen Brackett for terms effective immediately and expiring on 8-31-23; appointment of Stephanie Tavares-Rance for a term effective immediately and expiring on 8-31-22; appointments of Ryan Foo, Damon McLeese, Paola Correa-Nava, Lisa Kennedy and Courtney Snell terms effective immediately and expiring on 8-31-23, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item on 8-25-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 20-0840 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) Page 11 20-0849 A bill for an ordinance modifying Chapter 18 of the Revised Municipal Code of the City and County of Denver to allow contributions to the health maintenance organization (HMO) benefit plan to be implemented in 2021. Amends Chapter 18 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to allow contributions of the health maintenance organization (HMO) benefit plan to be implemented in 2021 for a new HMO plan offered by the Denver Health Plan in place of the DHMO plan offered in 2020 for eligible City employees. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-25-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 20-0849 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) 20-0876 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the Career Service. Amends the Classification and Pay Plan by abolishing various classifications from the City’s classification structure. The Committee approved filing this item on 9-1-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 20-0876 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) 20-0877 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the Career Service. Amends the Classification and Pay Plan by creating the new classification of Self-Represented Litigant Administrator and revising the Judicial Assistant I, II, III, and IV job specifications. The Committee approved filing this item on 9-1-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 20-0877 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) Page 12 20-0884 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an appropriation in the Wastewater Management Operations Fund to make a cash transfer to the Wastewater Management Division Planned Fleet Replacement Fund. Approves a rescission and an appropriation in the Wastewater Management Operations Fund to perform a cash transfer in the amount of $939,671.94 to the Wastewater Management Division Planned Fleet Replacement Fund to support the purchase of Wastewater vehicles. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-1-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 20-0884 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) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 20-0852 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Temporary Easement between the City and County of Denver and Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver for pedestrian access during construction of 1025 North Decatur Street and 2800 West 10th Avenue. Approves a temporary easement agreement with the Denver Housing Authority for three months, with the option to extend for two additional thirty-day periods, for the use of a pedestrian walkway located at 1030 North Federal Boulevard, 2929 West 11th Avenue and 2885 West 11th Avenue while 10th Avenue is closed during construction of 1025 North Decatur Street and 2800 West 10th Avenue in Council District 3 (FINAN-202055684). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-28-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-25-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 20-0852 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) Page 13 20-0880 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing an easement established in the Permanent Easement recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2020023588 located at 5191 Yampa Street. Relinquishes the access and improvements easement, in its entirety, as granted in the Permanent Easement document Recordation No. 2020023588, located at 5191 Yampa Street in Council District 11. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-5-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-1-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 20-0880 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) 20-0882 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing portions of the easements reserved in Ordinance No. 279, Series of 1995, recorded with Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 9500046347 located at South Bannock Street between West Alameda Avenue and West Dakota Avenue. Relinquishes portions of the easements described as Parcel No. 1 and Parcel No. 3, in the Vacation Ordinance No. 279 Series of 1995, located at South Bannock Street between West Alameda Avenue and West Dakota Avenue in Council District 7. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-5-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-1-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 20-0882 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) Page 14 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 20-0814 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Regents of the University of Colorado to provide services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area. Amends an agreement with the Regents of the University of Colorado, doing business as the University of Colorado Denver, by adding $321,435 for a new total of $1,026,310 and one year for a new end date of 2-28-21 to provide care, treatment, and supportive services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area, citywide (ENVHL-202054731-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-5-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-19-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 20-0814 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) RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Gilmore announced that tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 20-0794, changing the zoning classification for 1332 East 22 Avenue in City Park West. Anyone wishing to speak on this matter must go online to sign up during the recess of Council. RECESS Council took a recess. COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION Page 15 PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 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. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:13 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 20-0794. Antoine Attier signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Jesse Parris signed up to speak neither for nor against the bill. No speakers 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 Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 20-0794 be placed upon final consideration and do pass. The motion carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Gilmore announced that on Monday, October 12, 2020, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 20-0961, enacting an interim zoning regulation to allow certain temporary unlisted uses in Former Chapter 59 zone districts due to the COVID-19 disaster emergency. Page 16 ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 6:41 p.m. President Attested by me with the Corporate Seal of the City and County of Denver Clerk and Recorder, Ex-Officio Clerk of the City and County of Denver Page 17

Agenda

City Council Meeting of Monday, September 21, 2020 City and County of Denver Robin Kniech........................At Large Paul Kashmann..................District 6 Deborah “Debbie” Ortega.......At Large Jolon Clark.........................District 7 Amanda P. Sandoval.............District 1 Christopher Herndon...........District 8 Kevin Flynn.........................District 2 Candi CdeBaca...................District 9 Jamie Torres.......................District 3 Chris Hinds.......................District 10 Kendra Black.......................District 4 Stacie Gilmore...................District 11 Amanda Sawyer..................District 5 Mar'quasa Hopson..............Secretary Room 450 City & County Building 1437 Bannock Street Denver CO 80202 Phone: 720-337-2000 Email: dencc@denvergov.org City Council Agenda Monday, September 21, 2020 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 20-0982 Minutes of Monday, September 14, 2020 COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS 20-0998 A letter dated September 17, 2020 from Brendan J. Hanlon, Manager of Finance, notifying City Council of the Department of Finance’s intent to issue Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 2020A-D, for and on behalf of its Department of Aviation, in the following not to exceed amounts: Series A- $225 million; Series B- $110 million; Series C- $890 million and Series D- $750 million. PROCLAMATIONS 20-0999 A proclamation recognizing the service of Jennifer Harris to the City of Denver. Sponsor Ortega 20-1000 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career and retirement of Julia Thorpe. Sponsor Black 20-1001 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career and retirement of Fred Weiss. Sponsor Black 20-1002 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career and retirement of Lora (Dody) Erickson. Sponsor Black Page 2 City Council Agenda Monday, September 21, 2020 20-1003 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career and retirement of Carla Ott. Sponsor Black 20-1004 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career and retirement of Richard Ruiz. Sponsor Black 20-1005 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career and retirement of Steve Kurtz. Sponsor Black 20-1006 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career and retirement of Mike Sigala. Sponsor Black 20-1007 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career and retirement of Doug Woods. Sponsor Black 20-1008 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career and retirement of Elizabeth (Betsy) Martinson. Sponsor Black 20-1009 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career and retirement of Ray Moreno. Sponsor Black 20-1010 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career and retirement of Richard (Dick) Gannon. Sponsor Black 20-1011 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career and retirement of Leslie Gonzales. Sponsor Black Page 3 City Council Agenda Monday, September 21, 2020 20-1012 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career and retirement of Thomas (Skyler) Ruggles. Sponsor Black 20-1013 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career and retirement of Pete Lozano. Sponsor Black 20-1014 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career and retirement of Linda Donohoo. Sponsor Black 20-1015 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career and retirement of Laura Conway. Sponsor Black 20-1016 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career and retirement of Karin Howshar. Sponsor Black 20-1017 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career and retirement of Audrey Manzanares. Sponsor Black 20-1018 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career and retirement of Michael Falasco. Sponsor Black 20-1019 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career and retirement of Thomas Herndon. Sponsor Black 20-1020 A proclamation recognizing the extraordinary career and retirement of Curtis (Curt) Garret. Sponsor Black Page 4 City Council Agenda Monday, September 21, 2020 RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 20-0913 A resolution approving a proposed Seventh Amendment and Modification Agreement between the City and County of Denver and NEWSED Community Development Corporation, Inc. to modify the repayment terms of a loan. Amends a loan agreement with NEWSED Community Development Corporation, Inc. to extend its current loan deferment through 12-31-20 on its commercial condo property at 901 West 10th Avenue in Council District 3 (GE2Y004-07). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-12-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-9-20. Finance & Governance Committee 20-0902 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment and appointments to the Denver Preschool Program Board of Directors. Approves the Mayoral reappointment of Janice Sinden and the Mayoral appointments of Lydia Prado and Anne Bye Rowe to the Denver Preschool Program Board of Directors for terms effective immediately and expiring 12-31-23, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item on 9-8-20. 20-0903 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Lewan & Associates, Inc. to amend the scope of work and pricing schedule and to extend the term regarding the lease of office equipment. Amends a contract with Lewan & Associates by adding one year for a new end date of 9-30-21 and adding a new statement of work to add the PaperCut software, enhancing the City’s managed print services program. No change to contract amount (TECHS-202055180). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-12-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-8-20. Page 5 City Council Agenda Monday, September 21, 2020 20-0909 A resolution approving a proposed Master Services Agreement between the City and County of Denver and OpenCities, Inc. to provide for the web content management platform for Denvergov.org. Approves a contract with OpenCities, Inc. for $1,910,500 and through 10-01-25 to provide a web content management platform for managing the content of Denvergov.org (TECHS-202055833). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-12-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-8-20. Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 20-0904 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Wilson & Company, Inc. Engineers & Architects to provide professional design services for the Connecting Auraria project, involving the replacement of the Larimer Street Bridge over Cherry Creek, the upgrade of signals at the Larimer and Speer intersections, and associated landscaping and water quality. Approves a contract with Wilson & Company, Inc. Engineers & Architects for $927,698.23 and for one year for professional design services for the replacement of the Larimer Street bridge over Cherry Creek, the upgrade of signals at the Larimer and Speer intersections, and associated landscaping and water quality as part of the Elevate Denver Bond program, in Council District 9 (202055806). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-12-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-8-20. 20-0907 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and HDR Engineering, Inc. for post-design services for the Iowa Underpass project in Council District 7. Amends a contract with HDR Engineering by adding $117,786.16 for a new total of $935,470.02 and 18 months for a new end date of 12-31-22 for revised project packaging and post-design services for the Iowa Underpass project located at South Santa Fe Boulevard and Iowa Street in Council District 7 (201737759; 202055745). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-12-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-8-20. Page 6 City Council Agenda Monday, September 21, 2020 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 20-0910 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Easement between the City and County of Denver and PHC Mixed Use, LLC for real property located at 2868-2980 Fairfax Street. Grants a temporary construction easement, a permanent easement for underground footings, and permanent access agreement to PHC Mixed Use, LLC for $12,862 on City property located at 2868 Fairfax Street in Council District 8 (FINAN- 202055162). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-12-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-8-20. 20-0911 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Easement between the City and County of Denver and PHC Mixed Use, LLC for real property located at 2848 Fairfax Street. Grants a temporary construction easement, a permanent easement for underground footings, and permanent access agreement to PHC Mixed Use, LLC for $432 on City property located at 2848 Fairfax Street in Council District 8 (FINAN-202054315). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-12-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-8-20. 20-0961 A bill for an ordinance enacting an interim zoning regulation to allow certain temporary unlisted uses in Former Chapter 59 zone districts due to the COVID-19 disaster emergency. Approves an interim zoning regulation to allow certain temporary unlisted uses in former Chapter 59 zone districts due to COVID-19. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 10-13-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-15-20. Page 7 City Council Agenda Monday, September 21, 2020 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 20-0856 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Denver Housing Authority to support the development and construction of GROW Market, providing grocery accessibility and workforce training and development. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the Denver Housing Authority by adding seven months for a new end date of 3-31-21 to support the development and construction of GROW Market, providing grocery accessibility and workforce training and development located at 2800 West 10th Avenue in Council District 3. No change to agreement amount (OEDEV-201843292-00; OEDEV-202055397). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-28-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-26-20. Finance & Governance Committee 20-0840 A bill for an ordinance approving the Mayor’s reappointments and appointments to the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs. Approves the following Mayoral reappointments and appointments to the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs: reappointment of Beth Mosenthal for a term effective immediately and expiring on 8-31-22; reappointments of FloraJane DiRienzo, Jami Duffy, and Stephen Brackett for terms effective immediately and expiring on 8-31-23; appointment of Stephanie Tavares-Rance for a term effective immediately and expiring on 8-31-22; appointments of Ryan Foo, Damon McLeese, Paola Correa-Nava, Lisa Kennedy and Courtney Snell terms effective immediately and expiring on 8-31-23, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item on 8-25-20. 20-0849 A bill for an ordinance modifying Chapter 18 of the Revised Municipal Code of the City and County of Denver to allow contributions to the health maintenance organization (HMO) benefit plan to be implemented in 2021. Amends Chapter 18 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to allow contributions of the health maintenance organization (HMO) benefit plan to be implemented in 2021 for a new HMO plan offered by the Denver Health Plan in place of the DHMO plan offered in 2020 for eligible City employees. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-25-20. Page 8 City Council Agenda Monday, September 21, 2020 20-0876 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the Career Service. Amends the Classification and Pay Plan by abolishing various classifications from the City’s classification structure. The Committee approved filing this item on 9-1-20. 20-0877 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the Career Service. Amends the Classification and Pay Plan by creating the new classification of Self-Represented Litigant Administrator and revising the Judicial Assistant I, II, III, and IV job specifications. The Committee approved filing this item on 9-1-20. 20-0884 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an appropriation in the Wastewater Management Operations Fund to make a cash transfer to the Wastewater Management Division Planned Fleet Replacement Fund. Approves a rescission and an appropriation in the Wastewater Management Operations Fund to perform a cash transfer in the amount of $939,671.94 to the Wastewater Management Division Planned Fleet Replacement Fund to support the purchase of Wastewater vehicles. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-1-20. Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 20-0852 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Temporary Easement between the City and County of Denver and Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver for pedestrian access during construction of 1025 North Decatur Street and 2800 West 10th Avenue. Approves a temporary easement agreement with the Denver Housing Authority for three months, with the option to extend for two additional thirty-day periods, for the use of a pedestrian walkway located at 1030 North Federal Boulevard, 2929 West 11th Avenue and 2885 West 11th Avenue while 10th Avenue is closed during construction of 1025 North Decatur Street and 2800 West 10th Avenue in Council District 3 (FINAN-202055684). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-28-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-25-20. Page 9 City Council Agenda Monday, September 21, 2020 20-0880 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing an easement established in the Permanent Easement recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2020023588 located at 5191 Yampa Street. Relinquishes the access and improvements easement, in its entirety, as granted in the Permanent Easement document Recordation No. 2020023588, located at 5191 Yampa Street in Council District 11. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-5-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-1-20. 20-0882 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing portions of the easements reserved in Ordinance No. 279, Series of 1995, recorded with Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 9500046347 located at South Bannock Street between West Alameda Avenue and West Dakota Avenue. Relinquishes portions of the easements described as Parcel No. 1 and Parcel No. 3, in the Vacation Ordinance No. 279 Series of 1995, located at South Bannock Street between West Alameda Avenue and West Dakota Avenue in Council District 7. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-5-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-1-20. Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 20-0814 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Regents of the University of Colorado to provide services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area. Amends an agreement with the Regents of the University of Colorado, doing business as the University of Colorado Denver, by adding $321,435 for a new total of $1,026,310 and one year for a new end date of 2-28-21 to provide care, treatment, and supportive services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area, citywide (ENVHL-202054731-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-5-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-19-20. RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT Page 10 City Council Agenda Monday, September 21, 2020 PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 20-0794, changing the zoning classification for 1332 East 22 Avenue in City Park West. Anyone wishing to speak on this matter 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 20-0794 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. PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT ADJOURN Page 11 City Council Agenda Monday, September 21, 2020 PENDING FOR 9-28-20: 20-0813 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 55, 65, 101 S. Colorado Blvd., 51, 97, 101 Colorado Blvd. and 98 Harrison St. in Cherry Creek. Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 101 Colorado Boulevard from G-RH-3 to G-MU-5, properties located at 98 Harrison Street, 97 Colorado Boulevard and 51 Colorado Boulevard from G-RH-3 to G-RO-5, properties located at 55 and 65 South Colorado Boulevard from PUD 56 to G-RO-5 and property located at 101 S. Colorado Boulevard from G-MU-3 to G-MU-5 (various districts to multi-unit, 5 stories) in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-18-20. Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing 20-0815 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 50 South Kalamath Street, 39 South Kalamath Street, 10 South Lipan Street, and 101 South Santa Fe Drive in Baker. Approves an official map amendment to rezone properties located at South Kalamath Street, 39 South Kalamath Street, 10 South Lipan Street and 101 South Santa Fe Drive from I-A UO-2 to I-B UO-2 to I-MX-5, UO-2, DO-7 (industrial to industrial, mixed-use) with waivers in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-18-20. Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing FOR 10-20-20: 20-0894 A resolution to set a public hearing relating to the adoption of the 1840 Grant Street Urban Redevelopment Plan and directing the Denver Urban Renewal Authority to take certain actions in connection with the hearing. Sets a public hearing before City Council on 10-20-20 on the 1840 Grant Street Urban Redevelopment Plan in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-1-20. Page 12 City Council Agenda Monday, September 21, 2020 FOR 12-7-20: 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 Page 13