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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, November 16, 2020 5:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Kashmann led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Councilmember Kashmann 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 20-1363 Minutes of Monday, November 9, 2020 The minutes of Monday, November 9, 2020 were distributed to members of Council. Council President Gilmore ordered the minutes approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilmembers Black, Sandoval, Herndon, CdeBaca, Torres and Sawyer offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS Page 1 RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT Items called out for a separate vote: RESOLUTIONS Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 20-1234 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Housing Assistance Corporation (CHAC) to amend the scope of services and budget, reduce the maximum contract amount, and modify certain other terms to operate the Coronavirus Temporary Mortgage Assistance Program. Amends a contract with Colorado Housing Assistance Corporation by reducing the contract by $800,000 for a new total of $200,000 to operate the Coronavirus Temporary Mortgage Assistance Program, citywide. No change to contract duration (HOST-202054968-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-7-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-4-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-1234 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) BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION City Council - Direct Files 20-1216 A bill for an ordinance making appropriations to pay the expenses of conducting the public business for the year 2021 and for the purposes required by the Charter and by other law. Approves the 2021 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (Long Bill). A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 20-1216 be ordered published. The motion carried by the following vote: Ordered published Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: CdeBaca (1) Page 2 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 20-1159 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3225 Denargo Street in Five Points. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from I-B, UO-2 to C-MX-16, DO-7 (industrial to mixed-use), located at 3225 Denargo Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-27-20. Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 20-1159 be ordered published, was followed by a motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that publication of Council Bill 20-1159 be postponed to Monday, 2-8-21. The motion to postpone failed to carry by the following vote: Postponed Aye: CdeBaca (1) Nay: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 20-1159 be ordered published. The motion carried by the following vote: Ordered published with a future required public hearing Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 20-1138 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fiscal Year 2021 Appendices to the Second Amended and Restated Operating Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority, providing for the amounts to be paid for services by the City and County of Denver and by the Denver Health and Hospital Authority for Fiscal Year 2021. Approves the 2021 Denver Health and Hospital Authority operating agreement (DDPHE 202056359). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-7-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-4-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Bill 20-1138 be ordered published. The motion carried by the following vote: Ordered published with a future courtesy public hearing Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: CdeBaca (1) Page 3 BLOCK VOTE A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, 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 20-1172 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Nonprofit Development Center to administer Denver’s nonprofit relief and recovery grant program in response to significant demand from small nonprofits citywide, using federal Coronavirus Relief Funds. Amends a contract with the Colorado Nonprofit Development Center by adding $750,000 for a new total of $4,750,000 to administer Denver's nonprofit relief and recovery grant program in response to significant demand from small nonprofits citywide, using federal Coronavirus Relief Funds. No change to contract duration (OEDEV- 202054860-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-7-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-1172 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) 20-1239 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Spirit Airlines, Inc. concerning a use and lease agreement wherein Spirit Airlines will be a signatory air carrier at Denver International Airport. Approves a use and lease agreement with Spirit Airlines for rates and charges and for one year, with two optional one-year renewals, for passenger service at Denver International Airport (202055460). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-7-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-4-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-1239 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 4 20-1240 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and ABX Air, Inc. concerning a use and lease agreement wherein ABX will be a signatory air cargo carrier at Denver International Airport. Approves a use and lease agreement with ABX Air, Inc. for rates and charges and for one year, with two optional one-year renewals, for passenger service at Denver International Airport (202056232). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-7-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-4-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-1240 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) 20-1241 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Cayman Airways Limited, concerning a use and lease agreement wherein Cayman Airways will be a signatory air carrier at Denver International Airport. Approves a use and lease agreement with Cayman Airways for rates and charges and for one year, with two optional one-year renewals, for passenger service at Denver International Airport (202055446-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-7-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-4-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-1241 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) 20-1242 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Edelweiss Air AG, concerning a use and lease agreement wherein Edelweiss Air will be a signatory air carrier at Denver International Airport. Approves a use and lease agreement with Edelweiss Air AG for rates and charges and for one year, with two optional one-year renewals, for passenger service at Denver International Airport (202055451). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-7-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-4-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-1242 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Page 5 Nay: (None) (0) 20-1243 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Stericycle, Inc. concerning International trash treatment and disposal at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with Stericycle, Inc. for $500,000 and for five years for International trash treatment and disposal at Denver International Airport (202054278-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-7-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-4-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-1243 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 20-1212 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment and appointments to the Commission for People with Disabilities. Approves the Mayoral reappointment of Nancy Palomares and Mayoral appointments of Oliver Giminaro, Natasha Gardner, Tara Wolfe, Joshua Mays, Lacey Henderson and Rachel Malone to the Commission for People with Disabilities for terms effective immediately and expiring on 9-30-22, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at it’s meeting on 11-3-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-1212 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) 20-1213 A resolution approving a proposed Master Services Agreement between the City and County of Denver and CityBase, Inc. for the Enterprise Cashiering Solution software and hardware for multiple agencies. Approves a contract with CityBase, Inc. for $3.5 million and for five years for the purchase, implementation and ongoing support of an Enterprise Cashiering Solution supporting multiple City agencies (TECHS-202055882). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-7-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-3-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-1213 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 6 20-1214 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Q-MATIC Corporation to extend the term, increase the maximum contract amount and amend a provision for continual use and support of queuing software and hardware. Amends a contract with Q-Matic Corporation by adding $231,711.35 for a new total of $1,231,711.35 and three years for a new end date of 10-31-23 for queuing software and hardware supporting multiple City Agencies (TECHS-202056143). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-7-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-3-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-1214 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 20-1199 A resolution approving a proposed Master Services Agreement between the City and County of Denver and PayByPhone Technologies, Inc. for an on-street parking mobile pay application. Approves a contract with PayByPhone Technologies, Inc. for $1 million and through 10-31-23 for an on-street parking mobile pay application, citywide (DOTI-202055581). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-7-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-3-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-1199 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) 20-1245 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Stantec Architecture, Inc. for professional design services for the 5280 Trail on 21st Street Design Plan. Approves a contract with Stantec Architecture Inc. for $704,988 and for three years for the 5280 Trail on 21st Street Design plan in Council District 9 (202055598). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-7-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-3-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-1245 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 7 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 20-1191 A resolution approving a proposed Fifth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Pro Tier Leadership, LLC for to provide leadership development opportunities for multi-level managers and leaders in Denver Human Services, including training, consulting and coaching. Amends a contract with Pro Tier Leadership, LLC by adding $112,050 for a new total of $688,750 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-21 to provide leadership development opportunities for multi-level managers and leaders in Denver Human Services, including training, consulting and coaching (SOCSV-2017-32824-05; SOCSV-2020-56395-05). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-7-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-4-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-1191 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) 20-1238 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the United States of America Department of Housing and Urban Development concerning the “Continuum of Care - Bedrock” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for $671,330 and through 10-31-21 for the Continuum of Care program to assist individuals who are experiencing chronic homelessness, citywide (HOST 202056385-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-7-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-4-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-1238 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 8 20-1358 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the total sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars and Zero cents ($30,000.00), made payable to Stoll Law Firm, LLC and Damian Sower, with the total sum being made in full payment and satisfaction of all claims in Claim No. 2019.0029, regarding an accident which occurred on January 7, 2019. Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This resolution was approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 11-10-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-1358 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) 20-1362 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the total sum of Twenty- Six Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($26,000.00), payable to Gabriel Aguirre and Franklin D. Azar & Associates, P.C., in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action Gabriel Aguirre v. Shane Madrigal and City and County of Denver, which was filed in the District Court, Denver County, Colorado, Case No. 2019CV34087. Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This resolution was approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 11-10-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-1362 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 Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 20-1229 A bill for an ordinance amending the short-term rentals chapter of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to provide a definition for booking service providers, clarify duties of Excise and Licenses hearing officers, and authorize subpoena power for the Director of Excise and Licenses. Amends the short-term rentals chapter of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to provide a definition for booking service providers, clarify duties of Excise and Licenses hearing officers, and authorize subpoena power for the Director of Excise and Licenses. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-4-20. Council Bill 20-1229 was ordered published Ordered published Page 9 Finance & Governance Committee 20-1217 A bill for an ordinance authorizing cash transfers to close Funds in the General Government Fund Series, the Culture and Recreation Fund Series, and the Grant and Other Money Projects Fund Series, and authorizing cash transfers. Closes various Arts and Venues Special Revenue Funds that are no longer needed and authorizes cash transfers to the Arts and Venues Special Revenue Fund (15815). The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-3-20. Council Bill 20-1217 was ordered published Ordered published 20-1218 A bill for an ordinance authorizing cash transfers from Excise Tax Funds to the General Fund. Transfers cash from Excise Tax funds to the General Fund to support excise tax commitments in the General Fund. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-3-20. Council Bill 20-1218 was ordered published Ordered published 20-1219 A bill for an ordinance authorizing cash transfers from the Convention Center Replacement Fund to close said Fund. Closes and transfers remaining funds from Convention Center Replacement Fund (38095) into the Colorado Convention Center Capital Fund (38422) to support the annual COP payment. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-3-20. Council Bill 20-1219 was ordered published Ordered published 20-1221 A bill for an ordinance rescinding unspent budget from the Capital Improvements and Capital Maintenance Projects Fund. Rescinds stale, unexpended capital improvement funds from uninitiated capital projects. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-3-20. Council Bill 20-1221 was ordered published Ordered published 20-1222 A bill for an ordinance to close Funds in the Grant and Other Money Projects Series and authorizing cash transfers from the Grant and Other Money Projects Fund to the Capital Improvements and Maintenance Fund. Closes funds in the Grants and Other Money Projects Funds (Fund Series 38000) that are no longer needed and authorizes cash transfers to the Capital Improvement Fund (Fund Series 31000). The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-3-20. Council Bill 20-1222 was ordered published Ordered published Page 10 20-1224 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 375 in the Series of 2005 to change the name of the “Mayor’s Office Donations” Fund to the “Climate Office Donations” Fund and to change the expending authority from the Mayor’s Office to the Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency. Amends Ordinance No. 375 in the Series of 2005 to change the name of the “Mayor’s Office Donations Fund” to the “Climate Office Donations Fund” and change the expending authority from the Mayor’s Office to the Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-3-20. Council Bill 20-1224 was ordered published Ordered published 20-1225 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 151 in the Series of 2018 to change the name of Funds in the Grant and Other Money Projects Fund. Amends Ordinance No. 151 in the Series of 2018 to change the name of the “Gateway Area Development Fees-Parks” and “Gateway Area Development Fees - Schools” Funds in the Grant and Other Money Projects Fund to the “Gateway Area Fee-in-Lieu Fund- Parks and Rec” and “Gateway Area Fee-in-Lieu Fund- Schools” to more accurately reflect the revenue and expenditure of the fund. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-3-20. Council Bill 20-1225 was ordered published Ordered published 20-1226 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new fund in the General Government Special Revenue Fund Series for the “Internal Billings and Reimbursements” program. Establishes a new Fund in the General Government Fund Series, the “Internal Billings and Reimbursements” Fund, to bill Denver Human Services and the Denver International Airport for direct services provided by General Fund agencies. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-3-20. Council Bill 20-1226 was ordered published Ordered published 20-1227 A bill for an ordinance to close various Special Revenue Funds and authorizing cash transfers to the General Fund, the General Government Special Revenue Fund Series, and the Economic Opportunity Special Revenue Fund Series. Transfers cash from several Special Revenue Funds to the General Fund, the General Government Fund Series, and the Economic Opportunity Special Revenue Fund Series to close SRFs that are no longer needed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-3-20. Council Bill 20-1227 was ordered published Ordered published Page 11 20-1230 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 74 in the Series of 2013, as previously amended by Ordinance No. 584 in the Series of 2015, as amended by Ordinance No. 1501 in the Series of 2019, to change the cost center associated with the Metro Mortgage Assistance Fund. Amends Ordinance No. 74 in the Series of 2013, as previously amended by Ordinance No. 0584 Series of 2015, as further amended by Ordinance No. 1501 Series of 2019, to change the cost center associated with the Metro Mortgage Assistance Fund. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-3-20. Council Bill 20-1230 was ordered published Ordered published 20-1233 A bill for an ordinance revising Article V of Chapter 18 of the Revised Municipal Code of the City and County of Denver regarding Sick and Vacation Leave, to comply with Colorado Senate Bill 20-205, “Healthy Families and Workplaces Act,” C.R.S. 8-13.3-401 et seq. Amends Chapter 18, Article V of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to comply with Colorado Revised Statute 8-13.3-401, the Healthy Families and Workplace Act. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-3-20. Council Bill 20-1233 was ordered published Ordered published Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 20-1190 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3161 Walnut Street in Five Points. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from I-MX-3, UO-2, DO-7 to C-MX-5, DO-7 (industrial to mixed-use), located at 3161 Walnut Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-3-20. Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing Council Bill 20-1190 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 12-14-20 Ordered published with a future required public hearing 20-1197 A bill for an ordinance revoking the revocable permit granted by Ordinance No. 194, Series of 1983, to Amoco Production Company. Revokes Ordinance No. 194 Series of 1983 which granted a revocable permit to Amoco Production Company, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right of way with four-duct conduit system beneath portions of 17th Ave and Lincoln St, near 1670 Broadway in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-3-20. Council Bill 20-1197 was ordered published Ordered published Page 12 20-1201 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the West 38th Avenue Phase I Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the real property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited. Approves the 2021 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the West 38th Avenue Phase I Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-3-20. Council Bill 20-1201 was ordered published Ordered published 20-1202 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Expanded Greektown Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the real property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited. Approves the 2021 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Expanded Greektown Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District in Council Districts 9 and 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-3-20. Council Bill 20-1202 was ordered published Ordered published 20-1203 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Golden Triangle Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the real property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited. Approves the 2021 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Golden Triangle Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-3-20. Council Bill 20-1203 was ordered published Ordered published 20-1204 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Phase II West 38th Avenue Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the real property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited. Approves the 2021 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Phase II West 38th Avenue Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-3-20. Council Bill 20-1204 was ordered published Ordered published Page 13 20-1205 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the 32nd and Lowell Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the real property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited. Approves the 2021 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the 32nd and Lowell Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-3-20. Council Bill 20-1205 was ordered published Ordered published 20-1206 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Broadway Pedestrian Mall B Local Maintenance District upon the real property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited. Approves the 2021 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Broadway Pedestrian Mall B Local Maintenance District in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-3-20. Council Bill 20-1206 was ordered published Ordered published 20-1207 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Phase II Broadway Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the real property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited. Approves the 2021 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Phase II Broadway Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-3-20. Council Bill 20-1207 was ordered published Ordered published 20-1208 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Broadway Viaduct Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the real property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited. Approves the 2021 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Broadway Viaduct Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-3-20. Council Bill 20-1208 was ordered published Ordered published Page 14 20-1209 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the 22nd Street and Park Avenue West Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the real property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited. Approves the 2021 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the 22nd Street and Park Avenue West Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-3-20. Council Bill 20-1209 was ordered published Ordered published 20-1210 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Consolidated Morrison Road Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the real property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited. Approves the 2021 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Consolidated Morrison Road Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-3-20. Council Bill 20-1210 was ordered published Ordered published 20-1211 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of Skyline Park Local Maintenance District upon the real property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited. Approves the 2021 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Skyline Park Local Maintenance District in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-3-20. Council Bill 20-1211 was ordered published Ordered published 20-1215 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3601, 3603, 3605, 3607 North Race Street in Cole. Approves a map amendment to rezone properties from U-SU-A1 to U-RH-2.5 (single unit to row house), located at 3601, 3603, 3605 and 3607 North Race Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-3-20. Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing Council Bill 20-1215 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 12-14-20 Ordered published with a future required public hearing Page 15 20-1223 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a cash transfer from the Education Refund Program Special Revenue Fund to the General Fund. Transfers cash from the General Government Special Revenue Fund Series to the General Fund to support the Office of Human Resources’ 2020 mid-year reductions. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-3-20. Council Bill 20-1223 was ordered published Ordered published Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 20-1231 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20181502 Series of 2019 to change the delegation of authority to operate the Metro Mortgage Assistance Plus Program from the Department of Finance and/or Office of Economic Development to the Department of Finance or Department of Housing Stability; to change all references from George K. Baum & Company to Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated; and to change all references from CSG Advisors to Caine Mitter & Associates, Incorporated. Amends Ordinance No. 20181502 Series of 2019 to change the delegation of authority to operate the Metro Mortgage Assistance Plus Program from the Department of Finance and/or Office of Economic Development to the Department of Finance or Department of Housing Stability, to change all references from George K. Baum & Company to Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, and to change all references from CSG Advisors to Caine Mitter & Associates, Incorporated. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-4-20. Council Bill 20-1231 was ordered published Ordered published 20-1232 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20190771 Series of 2019 to change the delegation of authority to operate the metroDPA Program from the Department of Finance and/or Office of Economic Development to the Department of Finance or Department of Housing Stability and to change all references from George K. Baum & Company to Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated. Amends Ordinance No. 20190771 Series of 2019 to change the delegation of authority to operate the metroDPA Program from the Department of Finance and/or Office of Economic Development to the Department of Finance or Department of Housing Stability and to change all references from George K. Baum & Company to Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-4-20. Council Bill 20-1232 was ordered published Ordered published Page 16 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 20-1181 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 20-1150 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 20-1150 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 20-1141 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 20-1141 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 17 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 20-1178 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) 20-1179 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 20-1179 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 one-hour courtesy public hearing on Council Bill 20-1132, 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. Anyone wishing to speak on this matter must go online to sign up during the recess of Council. RECESS Council took a recess. COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION Page 18 PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 20-1132 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was followed by a motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 20-1132 be amended in the following particulars: "1) On page 1, line 32, strike '20200094' and replace with '20200094A'." to reference a new clerk filing number referring to an amended East Area Plan. The amended plan adds a sentence to Policy L6 on page 39 regarding zoning and regulations recommendations to ensure the plan area neighborhoods are inclusive places by integrating missing middle housing in appropriate locations. The added sentence states: “Single unit areas should remain primarily single unit". The motion to amend carried by the following vote: Amended Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Sawyer (7) Nay: CdeBaca, Gilmore, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (6) Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 7:10 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 20-1132. Mary Coddington, Monica Martinez, Barbara Macfarlane, Philip Beck, Mina Ishida Goldstein, Kinsey Hasstedt, Thomas Robbins, Merritt Pullam, John Desmond, Andy Sense, Hilarie Portell, Maggie Lea, Aaron Villere, Jessica Vargas, Anne Levinsky, Elizabeta Stacishin, Darion Mayhorn, Amy Ford, Dmitrii Zavorotny, John Fernandez, Sabe Kemer, David Pardo, Kimberly Varilek, Monique Lovato, Jeremiah Elliott and Wende Reoch signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Ron LaFollette, David Adams, Tim Sweeney, Idelle Fisher, Dirk McDermott, Erik Stark, Brendan Greene, Amy Wright, Todd Fisher, John Sawyer, Janice McGuire, Nathan Adams, Say Ra Sein, David Farmer, Nathan Adams, Nebiyu Asfaw, Edith Zapata, Emmanuel Kamabela, Towanna Henderson, Monirah Faizullah, Brian Hyde, Tim Roberts, Dawn Howard, Laura Rossbert, Kathleen Babe, Jesse Parris, Monirah Faizullah, Martha Douglas, Tim Sweeney, Jeanne Lee, Tim Sweeney, Brian Loma and Katie Blakey signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Liz Weigle of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 20-1132 be placed upon final consideration and do pass as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass as amended Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: CdeBaca (1) Page 19 PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Gilmore announced that on Monday, December 14, 2020, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 20-1159, changing the zoning classification for 3225 Denargo Street in Five Points; a required public hearing on Council Bill 20-1190, changing the zoning classification for 3161 Walnut Street in Five Points; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 20-1215, changing the zoning classification for 3601, 3603, 3605, 3607 North Race Street in Cole. Any protests against Council Bills 20-1159, 20-1190 or 20-1215 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, December 7, 2020. ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 10:50 p.m. President Attested by me with the Corporate Seal of the City and County of Denver Clerk and Recorder, Ex-Officio Clerk of the City and County of Denver Page 20