City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · October 12, 2020
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, October 12, 2020 5:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Herndon 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
20-1119 Minutes of Monday, October 5, 2020
The minutes of Monday, October 5, 2020 were delivered to members of Council.
Council President Gilmore ordered the minutes approved.
Approved
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council members Torres, Black, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds and Kniech offered
announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
20-1130 A letter dated October 12, 2020, from Brendan Hanlon, Manager of Finance,
notifying City Council of the Department of Finance’s intent to issue City and County
of Denver General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020A-B in a par amount not to exceed
$465 million.
Council Communication 20-1130 was read and filed
Filed
PROCLAMATIONS
20-1131 A proclamation in observance of the Fifth Annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day in
the City and County of Denver.
A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Proclamation 20-1131 be adopted. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
No items were called out for a separate vote
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BLOCK VOTE
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, to approve the following items en bloc. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Approved the consent agenda
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
20-1024 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and SMG to provide facility services
and management of the Colorado Convention Center while it is being used
for medical services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amends a contract with SMG by adding $10,220,932 for a new total of $20,217,932
and three months for a new end date of 12-31-20, with an option to extend an
additional three months, to provide facility services and management of the
Colorado Convention Center while it is being used for medical services in response
to the COVID-19 pandemic (THTRS-202054282). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-2-20. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-30-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-1024 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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20-1034 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Alpine Disposal, Inc. d/b/a GFL Environmental
concerning solid waste hauling services at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with Alpine Disposal Inc., doing business as GFL Environmental,
for $8,800,000 and for five years for solid waste hauling services including recycling
and composting at Denver International Airport (201952231-00). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-2-20. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-30-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-1034 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
20-0942 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Power Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Mtn Solar 1, LLC for the
construction, operation and maintenance of a solar garden.
Approves a contract with Mtn Solar 1 LLC for $1,428,663 and for 20 years for the
purchase of solar power produced from a community solar garden array located at
4401 Imboden Road Watkins, Colorado (GENRL-201951342-00). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-2-20. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-29-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-0942 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)
20-0943 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Power Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Mtn Solar 2, LLC for the
construction, operation and maintenance of a solar garden.
Approves a contract with Mtn Solar 2 LLC for $1,428,663 and for 20 years for the
purchase of solar power produced from a community solar garden array located at
33850 E. 38th Avenue Watkins, Colorado (GENRL-201951406-00). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-2-20. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-29-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-0943 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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20-1021 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Asian
American Pacific Islander Commission.
Approves the Mayoral appointments of Kai Vong and Charles Ferrer to the Asian
American Pacific Islander Commission for terms effective immediately and expiring
on 1-22-22, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 9-29-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-1021 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)
20-1025 A resolution approving a proposed On Call Technology Services
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Slalom, LLC for
business intelligence, information and communication technologies.
Approves a contract with Slalom, LLC for $5,000,000 and through 12-31-23 for
on-call professional services related to business intelligence and information and
communication technologies , including focus on sustainability, mobility, access,
resilience, and transparency, citywide (TECHS-202055759). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-2-20. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-29-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-1025 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)
20-1026 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Istonish, Inc. to extend the
term and amend a provision for continual support of the Service Desk.
Amends a contract with Istonish, Inc. by adding one year for a new end date of
12-31-21 to staff the City’s internal Service Desk after hours, holidays and
weekends. No change to contract amount (TECHS-202055904). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-2-20. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-29-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-1026 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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20-1033 A resolution approving a proposed Lease Agreement between the
City and County of Denver and Creative Strategies for Change for a
month-to-month Lease Agreement.
Approves a lease with Creative Strategies for Change for $5,400 and on a
month-to-month basis through 6-30-21 for the lease of City owned space located at
2900 Downing Street in Council District 9, to continue their work to mobilize arts and
education for social justice (FINAN-202055251). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-2-20. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 9-29-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-1033 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)
20-1041 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase And Sale Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Denver Police Activities
League, Inc. for the purchase of real property located at 1240 West
Bayaud Avenue.
Approves a purchase and sale agreement with Denver Police Activities League, Inc.
for $3 million for the City to acquire property located at 1240 West Bayaud Avenue
to utilize the space for youth-focused activities in Council District 7
(FINAN-202055776-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 11-2-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 9-29-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-1041 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-0944 A resolution approving a proposed On-Call Professional Land
Surveying Services Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
Farnsworth Group, Inc.
Approves a contract with Farnsworth Group, Inc. for $2.5 million and for three years
for on-call land survey professional services, citywide (DOTI-202055533-00). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
11-2-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-22-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-0944 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)
20-0945 A resolution approving a proposed On-Call Professional Land
Surveying Services Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
HCL Engineering and Surveying, LLC.
Approves a contract with HCL Engineering and Surveying, LLC for $2.5 million and
for three years for on-call land survey professional services, citywide
(DOTI-202055534-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 11-2-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 9-22-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-0945 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)
20-0946 A resolution approving a proposed On-Call Professional Land
Surveying Services Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.
Approves a contract with Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. for $2.5 million and for
three years for on-call land survey professional services, citywide
(DOTI-202055535-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 11-2-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 9-22-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-0946 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)
20-0947 A resolution approving a proposed On-Call Professional Land
Surveying Services Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
Woolpert, Inc.
Approves a contract with Woolpert, Inc. for $2.5 million and for three years for
on-call land survey professional services, citywide (DOTI-202055536-00). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-2-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-22-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-0947 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
20-1036 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the
City and County of Denver and The St. Francis Center to support the
development and construction of a 48-unit affordable housing
development that will provide supportive services.
Approves a performance loan agreement with St. Francis Center for $2,100,000 and
for 99 years to construct Warren Residences, a 48-unit supportive housing project,
with units all affordable to individuals earning 30% of area median income (AMI)
located at 1630 East 14th Avenue in Council District 10 (HOST-202054974). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-2-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-30-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-1036 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)
20-1037 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and The St. Francis Center to deliver supportive
services to formerly homeless individuals.
Approves a contract with St. Francis Center for $1,000,000 and through 12-31-36 to
deliver supportive services to formerly homeless residents at Warren Residences, a
48-unit supportive housing project located at 1630 East 14th Avenue in Council
District 10 (HOST-202054973). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 11-2-20. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 9-30-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-1037 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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20-1038 A resolution approving a proposed Revival and Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The St. Francis
Center to operate day shelter facilities for persons experiencing
homelessness and other support needed to respond to the public health
emergency.
Amends a contract with St. Francis Center by adding $234,102 for a new total of
$539,366 and 5.5 months for a new end date of 12-31-20 to operate day shelter
facilities for persons experiencing homelessness with appropriate social distancing,
de-densification and other support needed to respond to the public health
emergency (HOST-202055656-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 11-2-20. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 9-30-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-1038 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)
20-1039 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to
deliver supportive services to formerly homeless individuals.
Approves a contract with Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for $600,000 and
through 12-31-36 to deliver supportive services to formerly homeless residents at
Fusion Studios, a 139-unit supportive housing project located at 3737 Quebec Street
in Council District 8 (HOST-202054606). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-2-20. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 9-30-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-1039 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
City Council - Direct Files
20-1122 A bill for an ordinance extending the date for the housing stability
strategic advisors to hold its first meeting.
Extends the date for the housing stability strategic advisors to hold its first meeting.
Councilmember Kniech approved direct filing this item on 10-8-20.
Council Bill 20-1122 was ordered published
Ordered published
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-0933 A bill for an ordinance approving the 1840 Grant Street Urban
Redevelopment Plan, the creation of the 1840 Grant Street Urban
Redevelopment Area and the 1840 Grant Street Property Tax Increment
Area and Sales Tax Increment Area and in connection therewith amending
the St. Luke’s Urban Redevelopment Plan.
Approves the 1840 Grant Street Urban Redevelopment Plan authorizing the creation
of an Urban Redevelopment Area and sales and property tax increment areas and,
in connection therewith, amending the St. Luke’s Urban Redevelopment Plan in
Council District 10. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 11-2-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 9-15-20.
Council Bill 20-0933 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
10-20-20
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
20-0934 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Cooperation
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Urban
Renewal Authority for the 1840 Grant Street Urban Redevelopment Area to
establish, among other matters, the parameters for tax increment
financing with incremental sales and property taxes.
Approves a cooperation agreement with the Denver Urban Renewal Authority for the
1840 Grant Street Urban Redevelopment Area to establish, among other matters,
the parameters for tax increment financing with incremental sales and property
taxes in Council District 10. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 11-2-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 9-15-20.
Council Bill 20-0934 was ordered published
Ordered published
20-0966 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4407,
4501, 4505, 4601, and 4595 West Alameda Avenue in Barnum West.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from PUD 550 and E-SU-Dx
to E-MX-3 (single unit to mixed-use), located at 4407, 4501, 4505, 4595, and 4601
West Alameda Avenue in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 9-22-20.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
Council Bill 20-0966 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
11-9-20
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
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20-1022 A bill for an ordinance approving the issuance of a series of Sewer
Use and Drainage Permits by the City and County of Denver for property
located at 7210 East Colorado Avenue, Arapahoe County, to provide
sanitary sewer and/or wastewater services to property located outside
City limits.
Approves a request to connect a residential property located outside the City at 7210
East Colorado Avenue to wastewater facilities within the City boundary. The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-2-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-29-20.
Council Bill 20-1022 was ordered published
Ordered published
20-1027 A bill for an ordinance relating to the Denver Zoning Code to
establish the Urban Edge Singe Unit B1 zone district.
Approves text amendment #7 to the Denver Zoning Code to establish the new
E-SU-B1 zone district and other associated amendments in Articles 2, 4, 10, and 13.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-29-20.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
Council Bill 20-1027 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
11-9-20
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
20-1028 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for
multiple properties in Chaffee Park.
Approves a legislative map amendment to rezone multiple properties from E-SU-B,
E-SU-D, and E-SU-Dx to E-SU-B1, E-SU-D1, and E-SU-D1x (allowing accessory
dwelling units), located in Chaffee Park in Council District 1. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-29-20.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
Council Bill 20-1028 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
11-9-20
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
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20-1029 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the easement established in
the sewer easement, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Book
1077, Page 427, Reception No. 1895916024; an easement established in
the Emergency Access Permanent Easement, recorded with the Denver
Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2014046017; and, specified easements,
in their entirety, reserved in Ordinance No. 279, Series of 1995, recorded
with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 9500046347, located
near South Bannock Street between West Alameda Avenue and West
Dakota Avenue.
Relinquishes the following easements: the sewer easement, in its entirety, reserved
in Book 1077 Page 427; one of the emergency access easements (No. 2), in its
entirety, reserved in Rec. No. 2014046017; and specified easements, in their
entirety, reserved in the Vacation Ordinance No. 279 Series of 1995, all 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 11-2-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 9-29-20.
Council Bill 20-1029 was ordered published
Ordered published
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
20-0908 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Third Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and
Hospital Authority to provide harm reduction and treatment services to
persons with opioid, methamphetamine and alcohol use disorders.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority
(DHHA) by adding $276,251 for a new total of $709,738 and one year for a new end
date of 6-30-21 to increase outreach, harm reduction and treatment support for
persons with opioid, methamphetamine and alcohol use disorders, citywide
(ENVHL-202055697-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 11-2-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 9-9-20.
Council Bill 20-0908 was ordered published
Ordered published
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-0979 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Assignment
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and School District No.
1, for the Northfield Sports Complex and the Harvey Park parking lot.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with School District No. 1 (DPS) for
$542,000 of City funds and through project completion for adding amenities to the
Northfield Sports Complex (including a new pickleball court, parking lot, lighting
upgrades to the courts and existing synthetic turf field) and building a new parking
lot on DPS property just south of the Harvey Park Recreation Center to serve the
recreation center in Council Districts 2 and 8 (202054075). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-26-20. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-22-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Bill 20-0979 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 20-0961, enacting an interim zoning regulation
to allow certain temporary unlisted uses in Former Chapter 59 zone districts
due to the COVID-19 disaster emergency. Anyone wishing to speak on this
matter must go online to sign up during the recess of Council.
RECESS
Council took a recess.
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COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-0961 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.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:35 p.m., Council
President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 20-0961. Jason
Hornyak, Adam Estroff, Mina Goldstein and Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor
of the bill. Tonia Wilson signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Tina Axelrad of
Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Bill 20-0961 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 Tuesday, October 20, 2020,
Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 20-0933,
approving the 1840 Grant Street Urban Redevelopment Plan, the creation of
the 1840 Grant Street Urban Redevelopment Area and the 1840 Grant Street
Property Tax Increment Area and Sales Tax Increment Area and in
connection therewith amending the St. Luke’s Urban Redevelopment Plan.
On Monday, November 9, 2020, Council will hold a required public hearing
on Council Bill 20-0966, changing the zoning classification for 4407, 4501,
4505, 4601, and 4595 West Alameda Avenue in Barnum West; a required
public hearing on Council Bill 20-1027, relating to the Denver Zoning Code
to establish the Urban Edge Singe Unit B1 zone district; and, a required
public hearing on Council Bill 20-1028, changing the zoning classification for
multiple properties in Chaffee Park. Any protests against Council Bills
20-0966 or 20-1028, must be filed with Council offices no later than noon on
Monday, November 2, 2020.
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ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Gilmore
adjourned the meeting at 7:12 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, October 12, 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, October 12, 2020
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
20-1119 Minutes of Monday, October 5, 2020
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
20-1130 A letter dated October 12, 2020, from Brendan Hanlon, Manager of
Finance, notifying City Council of the Department of Finance’s intent to issue City
and County of Denver General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020A-B in a par amount not
to exceed $465 million.
PROCLAMATIONS
20-1131 A proclamation in observance of the Fifth Annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day
in the City and County of Denver.
Sponsor Torres
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
20-1024 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and SMG to provide facility services
and management of the Colorado Convention Center while it is being used
for medical services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amends a contract with SMG by adding $10,220,932 for a new total of $20,217,932
and three months for a new end date of 12-31-20, with an option to extend an
additional three months, to provide facility services and management of the
Colorado Convention Center while it is being used for medical services in response
to the COVID-19 pandemic (THTRS-202054282). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-2-20. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-30-20.
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20-1034 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Alpine Disposal, Inc. d/b/a GFL Environmental
concerning solid waste hauling services at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with Alpine Disposal Inc., doing business as GFL Environmental,
for $8,800,000 and for five years for solid waste hauling services including recycling
and composting at Denver International Airport (201952231-00). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-2-20. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-30-20.
Finance & Governance Committee
20-0942 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Power Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Mtn Solar 1, LLC for the
construction, operation and maintenance of a solar garden.
Approves a contract with Mtn Solar 1 LLC for $1,428,663 and for 20 years for the
purchase of solar power produced from a community solar garden array located at
4401 Imboden Road Watkins, Colorado (GENRL-201951342-00). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-2-20. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-29-20.
20-0943 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Power Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Mtn Solar 2, LLC for the
construction, operation and maintenance of a solar garden.
Approves a contract with Mtn Solar 2 LLC for $1,428,663 and for 20 years for the
purchase of solar power produced from a community solar garden array located at
33850 E. 38th Avenue Watkins, Colorado (GENRL-201951406-00). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-2-20. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-29-20.
20-1021 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Asian
American Pacific Islander Commission.
Approves the Mayoral appointments of Kai Vong and Charles Ferrer to the Asian
American Pacific Islander Commission for terms effective immediately and expiring
on 1-22-22, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 9-29-20.
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20-1025 A resolution approving a proposed On Call Technology Services
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Slalom, LLC for
business intelligence, information and communication technologies.
Approves a contract with Slalom, LLC for $5,000,000 and through 12-31-23 for
on-call professional services related to business intelligence and information and
communication technologies , including focus on sustainability, mobility, access,
resilience, and transparency, citywide (TECHS-202055759). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-2-20. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-29-20.
20-1026 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Istonish, Inc. to extend the
term and amend a provision for continual support of the Service Desk.
Amends a contract with Istonish, Inc. by adding one year for a new end date of
12-31-21 to staff the City’s internal Service Desk after hours, holidays and
weekends. No change to contract amount (TECHS-202055904). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-2-20. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-29-20.
20-1033 A resolution approving a proposed Lease Agreement between the
City and County of Denver and Creative Strategies for Change for a
month-to-month Lease Agreement.
Approves a lease with Creative Strategies for Change for $5,400 and on a
month-to-month basis through 6-30-21 for the lease of City owned space located at
2900 Downing Street in Council District 9, to continue their work to mobilize arts and
education for social justice (FINAN-202055251). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-2-20. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 9-29-20.
20-1041 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase And Sale Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Denver Police Activities
League, Inc. for the purchase of real property located at 1240 West
Bayaud Avenue.
Approves a purchase and sale agreement with Denver Police Activities League, Inc.
for $3 million for the City to acquire property located at 1240 West Bayaud Avenue
to utilize the space for youth-focused activities in Council District 7
(FINAN-202055776-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 11-2-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 9-29-20.
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-0944 A resolution approving a proposed On-Call Professional Land
Surveying Services Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
Farnsworth Group, Inc.
Approves a contract with Farnsworth Group, Inc. for $2.5 million and for three years
for on-call land survey professional services, citywide (DOTI-202055533-00). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
11-2-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-22-20.
20-0945 A resolution approving a proposed On-Call Professional Land
Surveying Services Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
HCL Engineering and Surveying, LLC.
Approves a contract with HCL Engineering and Surveying, LLC for $2.5 million and
for three years for on-call land survey professional services, citywide
(DOTI-202055534-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 11-2-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 9-22-20.
20-0946 A resolution approving a proposed On-Call Professional Land
Surveying Services Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.
Approves a contract with Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. for $2.5 million and for
three years for on-call land survey professional services, citywide
(DOTI-202055535-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 11-2-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 9-22-20.
20-0947 A resolution approving a proposed On-Call Professional Land
Surveying Services Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
Woolpert, Inc.
Approves a contract with Woolpert, Inc. for $2.5 million and for three years for
on-call land survey professional services, citywide (DOTI-202055536-00). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-2-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-22-20.
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
20-1036 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the
City and County of Denver and The St. Francis Center to support the
development and construction of a 48-unit affordable housing
development that will provide supportive services.
Approves a performance loan agreement with St. Francis Center for $2,100,000 and
for 99 years to construct Warren Residences, a 48-unit supportive housing project,
with units all affordable to individuals earning 30% of area median income (AMI)
located at 1630 East 14th Avenue in Council District 10 (HOST-202054974). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-2-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-30-20.
20-1037 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and The St. Francis Center to deliver supportive
services to formerly homeless individuals.
Approves a contract with St. Francis Center for $1,000,000 and through 12-31-36 to
deliver supportive services to formerly homeless residents at Warren Residences, a
48-unit supportive housing project located at 1630 East 14th Avenue in Council
District 10 (HOST-202054973). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 11-2-20. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 9-30-20.
20-1038 A resolution approving a proposed Revival and Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The St. Francis
Center to operate day shelter facilities for persons experiencing
homelessness and other support needed to respond to the public health
emergency.
Amends a contract with St. Francis Center by adding $234,102 for a new total of
$539,366 and 5.5 months for a new end date of 12-31-20 to operate day shelter
facilities for persons experiencing homelessness with appropriate social distancing,
de-densification and other support needed to respond to the public health
emergency (HOST-202055656-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 11-2-20. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 9-30-20.
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20-1039 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to
deliver supportive services to formerly homeless individuals.
Approves a contract with Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for $600,000 and
through 12-31-36 to deliver supportive services to formerly homeless residents at
Fusion Studios, a 139-unit supportive housing project located at 3737 Quebec Street
in Council District 8 (HOST-202054606). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-2-20. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 9-30-20.
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
City Council - Direct Files
20-1122 A bill an ordinance extending the date for the housing stability
strategic advisors to hold its first meeting.
A bill for an ordinance extending the date for the housing stability strategic advisors
to hold its first meeting. Councilmember Kniech approved direct filing this item on
10-8-20.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-0933 A bill for an ordinance approving the 1840 Grant Street Urban
Redevelopment Plan, the creation of the 1840 Grant Street Urban
Redevelopment Area and the 1840 Grant Street Property Tax Increment
Area and Sales Tax Increment Area and in connection therewith amending
the St. Luke’s Urban Redevelopment Plan.
Approves the 1840 Grant Street Urban Redevelopment Plan authorizing the creation
of an Urban Redevelopment Area and sales and property tax increment areas and,
in connection therewith, amending the St. Luke’s Urban Redevelopment Plan in
Council District 10. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 11-2-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 9-15-20.
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20-0934 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Cooperation
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Urban
Renewal Authority for the 1840 Grant Street Urban Redevelopment Area to
establish, among other matters, the parameters for tax increment
financing with incremental sales and property taxes.
Approves a cooperation agreement with the Denver Urban Renewal Authority for the
1840 Grant Street Urban Redevelopment Area to establish, among other matters,
the parameters for tax increment financing with incremental sales and property
taxes in Council District 10. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 11-2-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 9-15-20.
20-0966 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4407,
4501, 4505, 4601, and 4595 West Alameda Avenue in Barnum West.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from PUD 550 and E-SU-Dx
to E-MX-3 (single unit to mixed-use), located at 4407, 4501, 4505, 4595, and 4601
West Alameda Avenue in Council District 3. If ordered published, a public hearing
will be held on Monday, 11-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 9-22-20.
20-1022 A bill for an ordinance approving the issuance of a series of Sewer
Use and Drainage Permits by the City and County of Denver for property
located at 7210 East Colorado Avenue, Arapahoe County, to provide
sanitary sewer and/or wastewater services to property located outside
City limits.
Approves a request to connect a residential property located outside the City at 7210
East Colorado Avenue to wastewater facilities within the City boundary. The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-2-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-29-20.
20-1027 A bill for an ordinance relating to the Denver Zoning Code to
establish the Urban Edge Singe Unit B1 zone district.
Approves text amendment #7 to the Denver Zoning Code to establish the new
E-SU-B1 zone district and other associated amendments in Articles 2, 4, 10, and 13.
If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 11-9-20. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-29-20.
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20-1028 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for
multiple properties in Chaffee Park.
Approves a legislative map amendment to rezone multiple properties from E-SU-B,
E-SU-D, and E-SU-Dx to E-SU-B1, E-SU-D1, and E-SU-D1x (allowing accessory
dwelling units), located in Chaffee Park in Council District 1. If ordered published, a
public hearing will be held on Monday, 11-9-20. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 9-29-20.
20-1029 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the easement established in
the sewer easement, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Book
1077, Page 427, Reception No. 1895916024; an easement established in
the Emergency Access Permanent Easement, recorded with the Denver
Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2014046017; and, specified easements,
in their entirety, reserved in Ordinance No. 279, Series of 1995, recorded
with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 9500046347, located
near South Bannock Street between West Alameda Avenue and West
Dakota Avenue.
Relinquishes the following easements: the sewer easement, in its entirety, reserved
in Book 1077 Page 427; one of the emergency access easements (No. 2), in its
entirety, reserved in Rec. No. 2014046017; and specified easements, in their
entirety, reserved in the Vacation Ordinance No. 279 Series of 1995, all 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 11-2-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 9-29-20.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
20-0908 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Third Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and
Hospital Authority to provide harm reduction and treatment services to
persons with opioid, methamphetamine and alcohol use disorders.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority
(DHHA) by adding $276,251 for a new total of $709,738 and one year for a new end
date of 6-30-21 to increase outreach, harm reduction and treatment support for
persons with opioid, methamphetamine and alcohol use disorders, citywide
(ENVHL-202055697-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 11-2-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 9-9-20.
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-0979 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Assignment
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and School District No.
1, for the Northfield Sports Complex and the Harvey Park parking lot.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with School District No. 1 (DPS) for
$542,000 of City funds and through project completion for adding amenities to the
Northfield Sports Complex (including a new pickleball court, parking lot, lighting
upgrades to the courts and existing synthetic turf field) and building a new parking
lot on DPS property just south of the Harvey Park Recreation Center to serve the
recreation center in Council Districts 2 and 8 (202054075). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-26-20. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-22-20.
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight there will be 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. 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
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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.
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dependent upon publication, on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, Council will
hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 20-0933, approving the 1840
Grant Street Urban Redevelopment Plan, the creation of the 1840 Grant
Street Urban Redevelopment Area and the 1840 Grant Street Property Tax
Increment Area and Sales Tax Increment Area and in connection therewith
amending the St. Luke’s Urban Redevelopment Plan. On Monday, November
9, 2020, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 20-0966,
changing the zoning classification for 4407, 4501, 4505, 4601, and 4595
West Alameda Avenue in Barnum West; a required public hearing on Council
Bill 20-1027, relating to the Denver Zoning Code to establish the Urban
Edge Singe Unit B1 zone district; and, a required public hearing on Council
Bill 20-1028, changing the zoning classification for multiple properties in
Chaffee Park. Any protests against Council Bills 20-0966 or 20-1028, must
be filed with Council offices no later than noon on Monday, November 2,
2020.
ADJOURN
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PENDING
FOR 10-26-20:
20-0929 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification of 1290
Williams Street in Cheesman Park.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from G-MU-20 UO-3 to
PUD-G #23 (multi-unit, 20 stories to planned development), located at 1290
Williams Street in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 9-15-20.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
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
FOR 11-2-20:
20-0965 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4714
N. Bryant Street in Sunnyside.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1
(allows for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 4714 Bryant Street in Council
District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-22-20.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
20-0983 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1790
South Humboldt Street in University.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1
(allows for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 1790 South Humboldt Street and
in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
9-22-20.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
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20-0984 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2520
South Marion Street in University.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-Dx to E-SU-D1x
(allows for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 2520 South Marion Street in
Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
9-22-20.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
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