City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · November 9, 2020
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, November 9, 2020 5:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Black led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Councilmember Black led the Land Acknowledgement.
ROLL CALL
Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
20-1251 Minutes of Monday, November 2, 2020
The minutes of Monday, November 2, 2020, were distributed to members of Council.
Council President Gilmore ordered the minutes approved.
Approved
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmembers Gilmore, Kniech, Black, Hinds, CdeBaca, Herndon, Sandoval,
Ortega, Kashmann, Sawyer and Flynn offered announcements.
Council President Gilmore announced that tonight, Council was scheduled to
sit as the quasi-judicial Board of Equalization to consider reduction of total
cost assessments for Local Maintenance Districts. However, since no written
protests of assessment were filed with the Manager of the Department of
Transportation and Infrastructure by October 22, 2020, Council will not sit as
the Board of Equalization for the following Local Maintenance Districts:
West 38th Avenue Phase I Pedestrian Mall
Expanded Greektown Pedestrian Mall
Golden Triangle Pedestrian Mall
Phase II West 38th Avenue Pedestrian Mall
32nd and Lowell Pedestrian Mall
Broadway Pedestrian Mall B
Phase II Broadway Pedestrian Mall
Broadway Viaduct Pedestrian Mall
22nd Street & Park Avenue West Pedestrian Mall
Consolidated Morrison Road Pedestrian Mall
Skyline Park
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
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MAYOR'S PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET
20-1198 Mayor’s Proposed 2021 Budget
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that the Mayor's Proposed 2021 Budget be adopted. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: CdeBaca (1)
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
No items were called out for a separate vote.
BLOCK VOTE
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, 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
20-1175 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the
City and County of Denver and ABM Aviation concerning adding FEMA
language to seek reimbursement for service costs related to the COVID-19
pandemic at Denver International Airport.
Amends a contract with ABM Aviation to add required FEMA language to the contract
to seek reimbursement for service related costs associated with the COVID-19
pandemic. No change to contract amount or duration (202054903-01). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-30-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-1175 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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20-1176 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the
City and County of Denver and ISS Facility Services, Inc. concerning
addition of required FEMA language to the contract at Denver International
Airport.
Amends a contract with ISS Facility Services Inc. to add required FEMA language to
the contract to seek reimbursement for service related costs associated with the
COVID-19 pandemic. No change to contract amount or duration (201732928;
202055942). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 11-30-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
10-28-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-1176 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
20-1160 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Mitchell International, Inc. for
pharmacy benefit management services for the City’s Workers’
Compensation program.
Amends a contract with Mitchell International, Inc. by adding $195,000 for a new
total of $2,195,000 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-21 for pharmacy
benefit management services for the City’s Workers’ Compensation program
(201418934; 202054758). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 11-30-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 10-27-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-1160 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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20-1161 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Corvel Healthcare Corporation
for bill review services for the City’s Workers’ Compensation program for
the review of bills and medical reports.
Amends a contract with CorVel Corporation by adding $350,000 for a new total of
$2,075,000 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-21 for bill review services for
the city's workers' compensation program for the review of bills and medical reports
for accuracy and medical necessity (201419255; 202054699). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-30-20. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-27-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-1161 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)
20-1180 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between
the City and County of Denver and Stone Security, LLC. d/b/a Stone
Security, LLC. for Internet Protocol security camera installation and
maintenance.
Approves a master purchase order with Stone Security LLC for $7 million and for
three years, with two one-year options to renew, for IP security camera installation
and maintenance (SC-00005193). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 11-30-20. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 10-27-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-1180 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)
20-1193 A resolution to appoint Derek Medina and Jose Rosales; and to
reappoint M’Lissa Baker, Sarabeth Berk, Leah Horn, Amy Tancig-Tandrle,
Jenna Crafton and Beau Augustin to the Denver County Cultural Council.
A resolution to appoint Derek Medina and Jose Rosales; and to reappoint M’Lissa
Baker, Sarabeth Berk, Leah Horn, Amy Tancig-Tandrle, Jenna Crafton and Beau
Augustin to the Denver County Cultural Council. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 10-27-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-1193 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-1115 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Acme Tree Service, Inc. to
extend the term.
Amends a contract with Acme Tree Service, Inc. by adding three months for a new
end date of 12-31-20 for on-call tree maintenance, including tree management and
pruning, tree removal, stump removal and other services on public and private
property, citywide. No change to contract amount (201735119; 202054415). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-30-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-13-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-1115 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)
20-1148 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment to Design
Services Agreement between the City and County of Denver and David
Evans and Associates, Inc. for professional design services supporting the
West 8th Avenue over the South Platte River Bridge Replacement Project in
Council District 3.
Amends a contract with David Evans and Associates, Inc. by adding $399,862.64 for
a new total of $1,191,631.97 and two years for a new end date of 1-03-23 for
professional design services supporting the West 8th Avenue over the South Platte
River Bridge Replacement Project in Council District 3 (201839479-01;
202055868-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 11-30-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 10-27-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-1148 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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20-1152 A resolution granting a revocable permit to Denver Metropolitan
Major, to encroach into the right-of-way at 1901 Wazee Street.
Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to Denver
Metropolitan Major, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right-of-way
with four hydraulic bollards, foundation, and conduit at 1901 Wazee Street in Council
District 9The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-27-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-1152 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)
20-1154 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as a public alley bounded by West 23rd
Avenue, North Eliot Street, West 24th Avenue and North Decatur Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as public alley, bounded by West
23rd Avenue, North Eliot Street, West 24th Avenue and North Decatur Street in
Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
10-27-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-1154 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)
20-1155 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as South Delaware Street at the intersection
of West Vassar Avenue and South Delaware Street; and, a parcel of land as
West Vassar Avenue located near the intersection of West Vassar Avenue
and South Delaware Street; and, a parcel of land as a public alley bounded
by West Vassar Avenue, South Delaware Street, West Harvard Avenue and
South Cherokee Street.
Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as public right of way as South Delaware
Street, located at the intersection of West Vassar Avenue and South Delaware
Street, dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as public right of way as West Vassar
Avenue, located at the intersection of West Vassar Avenue and South Delaware
Street and dedicates City-owned land as public right of way as public alley, bounded
by West Vassar Avenue, South Delaware Street, West Harvard Avenue and South
Cherokee Street in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 10-27-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-1155 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)
20-1156 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as West 42nd Avenue located near the
intersection of West 42nd Avenue and North Fox Street; and, a parcel of
land as West 48th Avenue located near the intersection of West 48th
Avenue and North Fox Street.
Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as West 42nd Avenue, located near the
intersection of West 42nd Avenue and North Fox Street and dedicates a City-owned
parcel of land as West 48th Avenue, located near the intersection of West 48th
Avenue and North Fox Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 10-27-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-1156 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)
20-1157 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system parcels of land as South Delaware Street and West Yale
Avenue; both parcels being at or near the intersection of South Delaware
Street from West Yale Avenue north to West Harvard Avenue.
Dedicates two City-owned parcels of land as South Delaware Street and West Yale
Avenue, both located near the intersection of South Delaware Street, from West
Yale Avenue north to West Harvard Avenue in Council District 7. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-27-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-1157 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)
20-1158 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as a public alley bounded by 24th Street,
North Broadway, Larimer Street, 25th Street and Lawrence Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as public alley, bounded by 24th
Street, North Broadway, Larimer Street, 25th Street and Lawrence Street in Council
District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-27-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-1158 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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20-1173 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
State of Colorado concerning the “Heron Pond Water Quality and Habitat
Improvements” program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Natural Resources for
$500,000 of State funds and through 3-31-24 to construct a regional water quality
facility on a 20-acre parcel south of the existing Heron Pond, located at
Carpio-Sanguinette Park and Open Space in Council District 9 (202056140). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-30-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-27-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-1173 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)
20-1174 A resolution approving a proposed Revival and Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Summer Scholars
for after school recreation programs and swim lessons, citywide.
Amends a contract with Summer Scholars by adding $117,416 for a new total of
$744,916 and three months for a new end date of 11-30-20 for after school
recreation programs and swim lessons, citywide (201522227; 202055529). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-30-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-27-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-1174 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
20-1081 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado
Branch to increase the amount.
Amends a contract with Volunteers of America by adding $112,000 for a new total of
$639,237.08 to provide comprehensive Head Start services to 96 children in Council
Districts 1, 2, 3 and 7. No change to contract duration (202055993). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-30-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-14-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-1081 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)
20-1144 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to
provide rehousing services, including short-term bridge shelter, rehousing
rental assistance, and supportive services, citywide.
Approves a contract with Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for $4,000,003 and
through 12-31-21 to coordinate a rehousing collaborative in order to provide
rehousing services, including short-term bridge shelter, rehousing rental assistance,
and supportive services, citywide (GENRL-202055793). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-30-20. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-21-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-1144 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)
20-1235 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Northeast Denver Housing
Center, Inc., to increase the maximum contract amount, modify other
terms of the agreement, and to continue to operate the Coronavirus
Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program.
Amends a contract with Northeast Denver Housing Center Inc. by adding $1,200,000
for a new total of $3,200,000 to operate the Coronavirus Emergency Rental and
Utility Assistance Program. No change to contract duration (HOST-202054983-01).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
11-30-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-4-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-1235 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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20-1237 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Northeast Denver Housing
Center, Inc. to increase the maximum contract amount, extend the term of
the agreement, and to continue to administer the Temporary Rental and
Utility Assistance (TRUA) Program.
Amends a contract with Northeast Denver Housing Center Inc. by adding $750,000
for a new total of $3,050,000 and three months for a new end date of 3-31-21 for
administration of the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA) program
(201846925-03; HOST-202055063-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 11-30-20. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 11-4-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-1237 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
20-1181 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new fund in the Public Health
Special Revenue Fund Series for the “Ryan White Needs Assessment IGA”
Fund and appropriating budget in the Fund.
Establishes the “Ryan White Needs Assessment IGA” Special Revenue Fund in the
Public Health Series and appropriates $125,000 based on a contract with the State to
conduct a needs assessment for the Ryan White program. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 10-27-20.
Council Bill 20-1181 was ordered published
Ordered published
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-1133 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2201
Arapahoe Street in Five Points.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from PUD 570 to D-AS-12+
(planned development to matching downtown zoning), located at 2201 Arapahoe
Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 10-27-20.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
Council Bill 20-1133 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
12-7-20
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
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20-1134 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1055
Locust Street in Montclair.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-Dx to E-SU-D1x (allows
for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 1055 North Locust Street in Council
District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-27-20.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
Council Bill 20-1134 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
12-7-20
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
20-1150 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the easement reserved in
Ordinance No. 20170530, Series of 2017, recorded with the Denver Clerk
& Recorder at Reception No. 2017074903 located at 1720 Julian Street.
Relinquishes the easement, in its entirety, as established in the Ordinance No.
20170530, Series of 2017, located at 1720 Julian Street in Council District 3. The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-30-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-27-20.
Council Bill 20-1150 was ordered published
Ordered published
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
20-1141 A bill for an ordinance discontinuing the Denver Welfare Reform
Board and repealing Ordinance No. 673, Series 1997 which established it.
Approves the repeal of the Welfare Reform Board, Ordinance No. 673, Series 1997.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-20.
Council Bill 20-1141 was ordered published
Ordered published
20-1178 A bill for an ordinance amending the sentencing structure for
violations of the Denver Revised Municipal Code, modifying the penalty for
class 1 violations and making conforming amendments to DRMC sections
referencing §1-13(e) for non-criminal violations.
Amends sections of the Denver Revised Municipal Code setting a maximum
municipal sentence of 364 days for certain offenses to bring the code in conformance
with changes made to Colorado Revised Statutes in 2019. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-20.
Council Bill 20-1178 was ordered published
Ordered published
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20-1179 A bill for an ordinance repealing sections of Article II of Chapter 14
of the Denver Revised Municipal Code, concerning a person’s right to a
personal recognizance bond.
Amends Article II of Chapter 14 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to repeal
sections of the code that explicitly disallow use of personal recognizance bonds in
conformance with changes made to Colorado Revised Statutes in 2019. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-20.
Council Bill 20-1179 was ordered published
Ordered published
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-1059 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Country Club
Gardens Investments, LLC for development of the Country Club Gardens.
Amends a Development Agreement with Country Club Gardens Investments, LLC to
allow the construction of an enclosed rooftop amenity space on the roof of the
towers in Council District 7 (XC7215; 202055597). The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 10-20-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Bill 20-1059 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)
20-1143 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Interagency
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the City and County
of Denver acting by and through its Board of Water Commissioners to lease
well water to supply Harvey Park Lake and allow for the installation of an
aquifer storage and recovery facility at Harvey Park.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Board of Water Commissioners
(Denver Water) to perpetually lease non-potable ground water from the Arapahoe
aquifer to fill Harvey Park Lake and to serve as a back-up irrigation water source in
Council District 2 (202054826). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 11-23-20. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 10-20-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Bill 20-1143 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en
bloc, carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
20-1129 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendment to
Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
State of Colorado, Department of Human Services, Division of Youth
Services, for detention screening and pre-trial release services.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the State of Colorado Division of
Youth Corrections by amending the amount of funding that comes from Youth
Detention Continuum (YDC) and Marijuana Tax Revenue (MTR) by increasing MTR
funding by $116,734 and decreasing the allocation from YDC by the same amount to
perform detention screening and pre-trial release services for the 2nd Judicial
District Senate Bill 94 Program - a statewide initiative that appropriates funds to
reduce the length of time a juvenile is held in detention or a commitment facility. No
change to agreement amount or duration (SAFTY-2022056251-01). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-23-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-21-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Bill 20-1129 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 20-0966, changing the zoning classification for
4407, 4501, 4505, 4601, and 4595 West Alameda Avenue in Barnum West;
and, a required combined public hearing on Council Bill 20-1027, relating to
the Denver Zoning Code to establish the Urban Edge Singe Unit B1 zone
district, and Council Bill 20-1028, changing the zoning classification for
multiple properties in Chaffee Park. Anyone wishing to speak on any of these
matters must go online to sign up during the recess of Council.
RECESS
Council took a recess.
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-0966 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.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:28 p.m., Council
President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 20-0966. Brian
Connolly and Richard Pease signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Jesse Parris and
Comrade Defense signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. James Van Hooser of
Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 20-0966 be placed upon final consideration and do pass.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: CdeBaca (1)
20-1027 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.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 7:25 p.m., Council
President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 20-1027 and Council
Bill 20-1028. Jason Hornyak, Fredrick Glick, Nola Miguel, Luchia Brown, Susan
Powers, Alison O'Kelly and Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bills. No
speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bills. Elizabeth Weigle of
Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 20-1027 be placed upon final consideration and do pass.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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20-1028 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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 20-1028 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, December 7, 2020,
Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 20-1133, changing
the zoning classification for 2201 Arapahoe Street in Five Points; and, a
required public hearing on Council Bill 20-1134, changing the zoning
classification for 1055 Locust Street in Montclair. Any protests against
Council Bills 20-1133 or 20-1134 must be filed with the Council Offices no
later than noon on Monday, November 30, 2020.
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ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Gilmore
adjourned the meeting at 8:06 p.m.
President
Attested by me with the Corporate Seal of the City and County of Denver
Clerk and Recorder, Ex-Officio Clerk
of the City and County of Denver
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City Council Meeting of Monday, November 9, 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, November 9, 2020
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
20-1251 Minutes of Monday, November 2, 2020
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tonight, Council was scheduled to sit as the quasi-judicial Board of
Equalization to consider reduction of total cost assessments for Local
Maintenance Districts. However, since no written protests of assessment
were filed with the Manager of the Department of Transportation and
Infrastructure by October 22, 2020, Council will not sit as the Board of
Equalization for the following Local Maintenance Districts:
West 38th Avenue Phase I Pedestrian Mall
Expanded Greektown Pedestrian Mall
Golden Triangle Pedestrian Mall
Phase II West 38th Avenue Pedestrian Mall
32nd and Lowell Pedestrian Mall
Broadway Pedestrian Mall B
Phase II Broadway Pedestrian Mall
Broadway Viaduct Pedestrian Mall
22nd Street & Park Avenue West Pedestrian Mall
Consolidated Morrison Road Pedestrian Mall
Skyline Park
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
MAYOR'S PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET
20-1198 Mayor’s Proposed 2021 Budget
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RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
20-1175 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the
City and County of Denver and ABM Aviation concerning adding FEMA
language to seek reimbursement for service costs related to the COVID-19
pandemic at Denver International Airport.
Amends a contract with ABM Aviation to add required FEMA language to the contract
to seek reimbursement for service related costs associated with the COVID-19
pandemic. No change to contract amount or duration (202054903-01). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-30-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-20.
20-1176 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the
City and County of Denver and ISS Facility Services, Inc. concerning
addition of required FEMA language to the contract at Denver International
Airport.
Amends a contract with ISS Facility Services Inc. to add required FEMA language to
the contract to seek reimbursement for service related costs associated with the
COVID-19 pandemic. No change to contract amount or duration (201732928;
202055942). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 11-30-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
10-28-20.
Finance & Governance Committee
20-1160 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Mitchell International, Inc. for
pharmacy benefit management services for the City’s Workers’
Compensation program.
Amends a contract with Mitchell International, Inc. by adding $195,000 for a new
total of $2,195,000 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-21 for pharmacy
benefit management services for the City’s Workers’ Compensation program
(201418934; 202054758). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 11-30-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 10-27-20.
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20-1161 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Corvel Healthcare Corporation
for bill review services for the City’s Workers’ Compensation program for
the review of bills and medical reports.
Amends a contract with CorVel Corporation by adding $350,000 for a new total of
$2,075,000 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-21 for bill review services for
the city's workers' compensation program for the review of bills and medical reports
for accuracy and medical necessity (201419255; 202054699). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-30-20. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-27-20.
20-1180 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and Stone Security, LLC. d/b/a
Stone Security, LLC. for Internet Protocol security camera installation and
maintenance.
Approves a master purchase order with Stone Security LLC for $7 million and for
three years, with two one-year options to renew, for IP security camera installation
and maintenance (SC-00005193). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 11-30-20. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 10-27-20.
20-1193 A resolution to appoint Derek Medina and Jose Rosales; and to
reappoint M’Lissa Baker, Sarabeth Berk, Leah Horn, Amy Tancig-Tandrle,
Jenna Crafton and Beau Augustin to the Denver County Cultural Council.
A resolution to appoint Derek Medina and Jose Rosales; and to reappoint M’Lissa
Baker, Sarabeth Berk, Leah Horn, Amy Tancig-Tandrle, Jenna Crafton and Beau
Augustin to the Denver County Cultural Council. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 10-27-20.
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-1115 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Acme Tree Service, Inc. to
extend the term.
Amends a contract with Acme Tree Service, Inc. by adding three months for a new
end date of 12-31-20 for on-call tree maintenance, including tree management and
pruning, tree removal, stump removal and other services on public and private
property, citywide. No change to contract amount (201735119; 202054415). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-30-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-13-20.
20-1148 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment to Design
Services Agreement between the City and County of Denver and David
Evans and Associates, Inc. for professional design services supporting the
West 8th Avenue over the South Platte River Bridge Replacement Project in
Council District 3.
Amends a contract with David Evans and Associates, Inc. by adding $399,862.64 for
a new total of $1,191,631.97 and two years for a new end date of 1-03-23 for
professional design services supporting the West 8th Avenue over the South Platte
River Bridge Replacement Project in Council District 3 (201839479-01;
202055868-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 11-30-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 10-27-20.
20-1152 A resolution granting a revocable permit to Denver Metropolitan
Major, to encroach into the right-of-way at 1901 Wazee Street.
Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to Denver
Metropolitan Major, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right-of-way
with four hydraulic bollards, foundation, and conduit at 1901 Wazee Street in Council
District 9The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-27-20.
20-1154 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as a public alley bounded by West 23rd
Avenue, North Eliot Street, West 24th Avenue and North Decatur Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as public alley, bounded by West
23rd Avenue, North Eliot Street, West 24th Avenue and North Decatur Street in
Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
10-27-20.
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20-1155 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as South Delaware Street at the
intersection of West Vassar Avenue and South Delaware Street; and, a
parcel of land as West Vassar Avenue located near the intersection of West
Vassar Avenue and South Delaware Street; and, a parcel of land as a public
alley bounded by West Vassar Avenue, South Delaware Street, West
Harvard Avenue and South Cherokee Street.
Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as public right of way as South Delaware
Street, located at the intersection of West Vassar Avenue and South Delaware
Street, dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as public right of way as West Vassar
Avenue, located at the intersection of West Vassar Avenue and South Delaware
Street and dedicates City-owned land as public right of way as public alley, bounded
by West Vassar Avenue, South Delaware Street, West Harvard Avenue and South
Cherokee Street in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 10-27-20.
20-1156 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as West 42nd Avenue located near the
intersection of West 42nd Avenue and North Fox Street; and, a parcel of
land as West 48th Avenue located near the intersection of West 48th
Avenue and North Fox Street.
Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as West 42nd Avenue, located near the
intersection of West 42nd Avenue and North Fox Street and dedicates a City-owned
parcel of land as West 48th Avenue, located near the intersection of West 48th
Avenue and North Fox Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 10-27-20.
20-1157 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system parcels of land as South Delaware Street and West Yale
Avenue; both parcels being at or near the intersection of South Delaware
Street from West Yale Avenue north to West Harvard Avenue.
Dedicates two City-owned parcels of land as South Delaware Street and West Yale
Avenue, both located near the intersection of South Delaware Street, from West
Yale Avenue north to West Harvard Avenue in Council District 7. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-27-20.
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20-1158 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as a public alley bounded by 24th
Street, North Broadway, Larimer Street, 25th Street and Lawrence Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as public alley, bounded by 24th
Street, North Broadway, Larimer Street, 25th Street and Lawrence Street in Council
District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-27-20.
20-1173 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
State of Colorado concerning the “Heron Pond Water Quality and Habitat
Improvements” program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Natural Resources for
$500,000 of State funds and through 3-31-24 to construct a regional water quality
facility on a 20-acre parcel south of the existing Heron Pond, located at
Carpio-Sanguinette Park and Open Space in Council District 9 (202056140). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-30-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-27-20.
20-1174 A resolution approving a proposed Revival and Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Summer Scholars
for after school recreation programs and swim lessons, citywide.
Amends a contract with Summer Scholars by adding $117,416 for a new total of
$744,916 and three months for a new end date of 11-30-20 for after school
recreation programs and swim lessons, citywide (201522227; 202055529). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-30-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-27-20.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
20-1081 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado
Branch to increase the amount.
Amends a contract with Volunteers of America by adding $112,000 for a new total of
$639,237.08 to provide comprehensive Head Start services to 96 children in Council
Districts 1, 2, 3 and 7. No change to contract duration (202055993). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-30-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-14-20.
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20-1144 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to
provide rehousing services, including short-term bridge shelter, rehousing
rental assistance, and supportive services, citywide.
Approves a contract with Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for $4,000,003 and
through 12-31-21 to coordinate a rehousing collaborative in order to provide
rehousing services, including short-term bridge shelter, rehousing rental assistance,
and supportive services, citywide (GENRL-202055793). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-30-20. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-21-20.
20-1235 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Northeast Denver Housing
Center, Inc., to increase the maximum contract amount, modify other
terms of the agreement, and to continue to operate the Coronavirus
Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program.
Amends a contract with Northeast Denver Housing Center Inc. by adding $1,200,000
for a new total of $3,200,000 to operate the Coronavirus Emergency Rental and
Utility Assistance Program. No change to contract duration (HOST-202054983-01).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
11-30-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-4-20.
20-1237 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Northeast Denver Housing
Center, Inc. to increase the maximum contract amount, extend the term of
the agreement, and to continue to administer the Temporary Rental and
Utility Assistance (TRUA) Program.
Amends a contract with Northeast Denver Housing Center Inc. by adding $750,000
for a new total of $3,050,000 and three months for a new end date of 3-31-21 for
administration of the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA) program
(201846925-03; HOST-202055063-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 11-30-20. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 11-4-20.
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BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
20-1181 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new fund in the Public Health
Special Revenue Fund Series for the “Ryan White Needs Assessment IGA”
Fund and appropriating budget in the Fund.
Establishes the “Ryan White Needs Assessment IGA” Special Revenue Fund in the
Public Health Series and appropriates $125,000 based on a contract with the State to
conduct a needs assessment for the Ryan White program. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 10-27-20.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-1133 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2201
Arapahoe Street in Five Points.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from PUD 570 to D-AS-12+
(planned development to matching downtown zoning), located at 2201 Arapahoe
Street in Council District 9. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on
Monday, 12-7-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
10-27-20.
20-1134 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1055
Locust Street in Montclair.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-Dx to E-SU-D1x (allows
for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 1055 North Locust Street in Council
District 5. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 12-7-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-27-20.
20-1150 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the easement reserved in
Ordinance No. 20170530, Series of 2017, recorded with the Denver Clerk
& Recorder at Reception No. 2017074903 located at 1720 Julian Street.
Relinquishes the easement, in its entirety, as established in the Ordinance No.
20170530, Series of 2017, located at 1720 Julian Street in Council District 3. The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-30-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-27-20.
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
20-1141 A bill for an ordinance discontinuing the Denver Welfare Reform
Board and repealing Ordinance No. 673, Series 1997 which established it.
Approves the repeal of the Welfare Reform Board, Ordinance No. 673, Series 1997.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-20.
20-1178 A bill for an ordinance amending the sentencing structure for
violations of the Denver Revised Municipal Code, modifying the penalty for
class 1 violations and making conforming amendments to DRMC sections
referencing §1-13(e) for non-criminal violations.
Amends sections of the Denver Revised Municipal Code setting a maximum
municipal sentence of 364 days for certain offenses to bring the code in conformance
with changes made to Colorado Revised Statutes in 2019. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-20.
20-1179 A bill for an ordinance repealing sections of Article II of Chapter
14 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code, concerning a person’s right to a
personal recognizance bond.
Amends Article II of Chapter 14 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to repeal
sections of the code that explicitly disallow use of personal recognizance bonds in
conformance with changes made to Colorado Revised Statutes in 2019. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-20.
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-1059 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Country Club
Gardens Investments, LLC for development of the Country Club Gardens.
Amends a Development Agreement with Country Club Gardens Investments, LLC to
allow the construction of an enclosed rooftop amenity space on the roof of the
towers in Council District 7 (XC7215; 202055597). The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 10-20-20.
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20-1143 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Interagency
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the City and County
of Denver acting by and through its Board of Water Commissioners to lease
well water to supply Harvey Park Lake and allow for the installation of an
aquifer storage and recovery facility at Harvey Park.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Board of Water Commissioners
(Denver Water) to perpetually lease non-potable ground water from the Arapahoe
aquifer to fill Harvey Park Lake and to serve as a back-up irrigation water source in
Council District 2 (202054826). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 11-23-20. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 10-20-20.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
20-1129 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendment to
Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
State of Colorado, Department of Human Services, Division of Youth
Services, for detention screening and pre-trial release services.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the State of Colorado Division of
Youth Corrections by amending the amount of funding that comes from Youth
Detention Continuum (YDC) and Marijuana Tax Revenue (MTR) by increasing MTR
funding by $116,734 and decreasing the allocation from YDC by the same amount to
perform detention screening and pre-trial release services for the 2nd Judicial
District Senate Bill 94 Program - a statewide initiative that appropriates funds to
reduce the length of time a juvenile is held in detention or a commitment facility. No
change to agreement amount or duration (SAFTY-2022056251-01). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-23-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-21-20.
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
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PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 20-0966,
changing the zoning classification for 4407, 4501, 4505, 4601, and 4595
West Alameda Avenue in Barnum West; and, a required combined public
hearing on Council Bill 20-1027, relating to the Denver Zoning Code to
establish the Urban Edge Singe Unit B1 zone district, and Council Bill
20-1028, changing the zoning classification for multiple properties in
Chaffee Park. Anyone wishing to speak on any of these matters must go
online to sign up during the recess of Council.
RECESS
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR
SESSION
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-0966 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.
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.
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.
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PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dependent upon publication, on Monday, December 7, 2020, Council will
hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 20-1133, changing the zoning
classification for 2201 Arapahoe Street in Five Points; and, a required public
hearing on Council Bill 20-1134, changing the zoning classification for 1055
Locust Street in Montclair. Any protests against Council Bills 20-1133 or
20-1134 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on
Monday, November 30, 2020.
ADJOURN
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PENDING
FOR 11-16-20:
20-1132 A bill for an ordinance approving and accepting the East Area Plan,
which plan shall become a part of the Comprehensive Plan 2040 for the
City and County of Denver pursuant to the provisions of Section 12-61 of
the Denver Revised Municipal Code.
Adopts the East Area Plan, as part of the city's Comprehensive Plan. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-20-20.
Final Consideration | Courtesy Public Hearing
FOR 11-23-20:
20-1086 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1010
West Colfax Avenue, 1050 West Colfax Avenue & 1443 Kalamath Street in
Lincoln Park.
Approves a map amendment to rezone properties from B-4 with waivers, UO-1,
UO-2 to C-MX-5 and C-MX-8 (former chapter 59 zoning to mixed-use) with waivers,
located at 1010 and 1050 West Colfax Avenue and 1443 Kalamath Street in Council
District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-13-20.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
20-1127 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2655
and 2659 Downing Street in Five Points.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from G-RO-3 to U-MX-3 (general
urban office, to urban mixed-use); located at 2655 and 2659 Downing Street in
Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
10-20-20.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
20-1128 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4820
West Hayward Place in West Highland.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1 (allows for
an accessory dwelling unit), located at 4820 West Hayward Place in Council District
1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-13-20.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
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FOR 11-30-20:
20-1123 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2483
South Josephine Street in University Park.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1, located
at 2483 South Josephine Street in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 10-20-20.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
20-1124 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1634
Xenia Street in East Colfax.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-Dx to E-SU-D1x, located
at 1634 Xenia Street in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 10-20-20.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
20-1162 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2580
South Clarkson Street in Rosedale.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-D to E-SU-D1, located at
2580 South Clarkson Street in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 10-20-20.
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
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