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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, December 7, 2020 5:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Ortega led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Councilmember Ortega 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 20-1464 Minutes of Monday, November 30, 2020 Council Minutes 20-1464 were approved Approved The minutes of Monday, November 30, 2020 were distributed to members of Council. Council President Gilmore ordered the minutes approved. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilmembers Sandoval, Ortega, Sawyer, Black and CdeBaca offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS 20-1466 A proclamation recognizing the service of Marvin Kelly to the City of Denver. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Proclamation 20-1466 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) 20-1467 A proclamation honoring the life of Denver Councilwoman Cathy Reynolds. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Kashmann, that Council Proclamation 20-1467 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 1 RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT Items called out for a separate vote: RESOLUTIONS Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 20-1356 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Axon Enterprise, Inc., f/k/a Taser International, Inc., to extend the term, increase the maximum contract amount and add additional terms and conditions for body worn cameras, supporting equipment, software, and data storage and Tasers for the Denver Police and Denver Sheriff Departments. Amends a contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc., formerly known as Taser International, Inc., by adding $15,996,615.10 for a new total of $22,097,650.10 and five years for a new end date of 12-15-25 to purchase body worn cameras, supporting equipment, software, and data storage and Tasers for the Denver Police and Denver Sheriff Departments (202054764). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-21-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-18-20. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.7, Councilmember CdeBaca called out this resolution at the 11-30-20 Council meeting for a one-week postponement to Monday, 12-7-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 20-1356 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: CdeBaca, Hinds (2) 20-1416 A resolution approving a proposed Memorandum of Understanding amending the 2019-2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Fire Fighters - Local 858, IAFF, AFL-CIO, to defer salary increases, suspend the City’s contribution to Post Employment Health Plan, and suspend pay for selected holidays and uniform allowance in 2021. Amends the collective bargaining agreement with Denver Firefighters Local 858 to defer salary increases, suspend the City's contribution to Post Employment Health Plan, suspend selected holidays, birthdays and uniform allowance. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-21-20. This resolution was approved by the Committee on 12-2-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1416 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12) Nay: Sawyer (1) Page 2 BLOCK VOTE A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, to approve the following items en bloc. The motion carried by the following vote: Approved the consent agenda Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) PROCLAMATIONS 20-1468 A proclamation recognizing the service of Earl Peterson to the City of Denver. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Proclamation 20-1468 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) RESOLUTIONS City Council - Direct Files 20-1454 A resolution extending the declaration of local disaster filed with the clerk and recorder to January 11, 2021. Extends the emergency declaration until January 11, 2021. Councilmember Gilmore approved filing this item on 12-3-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1454 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 3 20-1455 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Hilltop Securities, Inc., to extend the term and provide additional compensation for municipal financial advisory services to the City. Amends a contract with Hilltop Securities, Inc. by adding $400,000 for a new total of $800,000 and one year, with two optional one-year renewals, for a new maximum end date of 12-31-23 for municipal financial advisory services to the City (FINAN-201738726). Councilmember Black approved filing this item on 12-3-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1455 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 20-1336 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Aramark Sports and Entertainment Services, LLC to manage expenses, clarify financial incentives, address operating losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and extend the term. Amends a concession agreement with Aramark Sports and Entertainment Services, LLC by adding two years for a new end date of 10-31-24 and adds language to address the current and continued period of health and safety restrictions until the resumption of normal business for food and beverage services, concessions, catering and other services at the Denver Coliseum and Red Rocks Amphitheatre. No change to agreement amount (THTRS-201737254). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-21-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-25-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1336 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 20-1337 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Aramark Management Services Limited Partnership to manage expenses in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic, establish sponsorships, increase the maximum contract amount, and extend the term. Amends a contract with Aramark Management Services Limited Partnership by adding $10,000,000 for a new total of $30,000,000, exercising two one-year options and adding an additional three years for a new end date of 12-31-25, adding language addressing the “Health and Safety Restrictions Period” due to the COVID-19 pandemic, adding minimum wage ordinance requirements, adding sponsorship payments to be received by the City, revising exhibits and making minor modifications to Contractor’s scope of work for janitorial and sanitation and other facilities services at Red Rocks Amphitheatre and auxiliary buildings, the Denver Coliseum, the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Buell Theater, Boettcher Concert Hall and the McNichols Civic Center Building (THTRS-201736911). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-21-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-25-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1337 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) 20-1375 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Service America Corporation d/b/a Centerplate to address business interruptions due to COVID-19, control expenses prior to resumption of normal activity levels, and extend the term of the Agreement. Amends a contract with Service America Corporation, doing business as Centerplate, by adding one year for a new end date of 6-30-30 and adding language to the contract to address compensation from the vendor to the City until resumption of normal levels of concessionaire activity resumes, addressing activity levels impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing restrictions on contractor expenses, and address timing related to certain required contractor improvements to City facilities for being the City's primary food and beverage provider for the Convention Center and the Denver Performing Arts Center venues. No change to contract amount (THTRS-201950097). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-21-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-25-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1375 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 5 20-1380 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendment between the City and County of Denver and Alclear, LLC d/b/a Clear concerning the Registered Traveler Program at Denver International Airport. Amends a revenue contract with Alclear, LLC, doing business as Clear, by adding $5,700,000 of revenue for a new total of $17,679,581.42 and three years for a new end date of 1-28-24 for the Registered Traveler Program at Denver International Airport (202056801). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-21-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-25-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1380 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) 20-1381 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and Hensel Phelps Construction Co. concerning Construction Management and General Contracting services for the Great Hall Program at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with Hensel Phelps Construction Company by adding $170,000,000 for a new total of $365,000,000 and 836 calendar days for a new end date of 4-15-24 to continue to provide Construction Management and General Contracting (CM/GC) services for the Great Hall Program, Phase Two at Denver International Airport (202056840). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-21-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-25-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1381 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 20-1382 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Materna IPS USA Corp., concerning self-bag drops and common use kiosks for phase one of the Great Hall Project at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with Materna IPS USA Corp for $20,000,000 and for three years to provide Self Bag Drops and common use kiosks for phase one of the Great Hall Project in Denver International Airport (202056888). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-21-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-25-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1382 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) 20-1383 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and American Airlines, Inc., concerning a use and lease agreement wherein American Airlines will be a signatory air carrier at Denver International Airport. Approves a use and lease agreement with American Airlines, Inc. for rates and charges and for one year, with two optional one-year renewals, for passenger service at Denver International Airport (202055440). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-21-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-25-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1383 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) 20-1384 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and United States Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, concerning a warehouse space lease at Denver International Airport. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with U.S Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration for $11,200 of revenue and through 9-30-21 for the lease of approximately 1,400 square feet of warehouse space at Denver International Airport (202056562).The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-21-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-25-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1384 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 7 Nay: (None) (0) 20-1385 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and Daon Inc. concerning contactless solutions to provide enhanced safety for passengers and employees at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with Daon, Inc. to accept services, products and other development costs up to $25,000,000 at no cost to Denver International Airport, to develop, accelerate and deliver contactless solutions to provide enhanced safety for passengers and employees and improve airport operations at Denver International Airport. No change to contract duration (202054840-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-21-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-25-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1385 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 20-1322 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendment between the City and County of Denver and Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell LLP concerning outside counsel services for Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell LLP by adding $750,000 for a new total of $2,050,000 and two years for a new end date of 6-25-23 for outside counsel services in specialized areas of law involving Denver International Airport (201841072). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-21-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-17-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1322 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 20-1372 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement for Services between the City and County of Denver and Mountain West Series of Lockton Companies, LLC to provide employee benefit broker/consultant services to Denver’s Employee Health Insurance Committee. Approves a contract with Mountain West Series of Lockton Companies, LLC for $1,025,000 and through 12-31-24 to provide employee benefit broker/consultant services to Denver’s Employee Health Insurance Committee (EHIC) (CSAHR-202053662). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-21-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-24-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1372 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) 20-1373 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Carahsoft Technology Corporation for a service management application to manage IT services, operations and business, including continued use of software licenses, patches, enhancements and the release of new products. Approves a purchase order with Carahsoft for $904,593.65 and for one year for the annual payment for the City's ServiceNow Enterprise Agreement for a service management application to manage IT services, operations and business, including the continued use of software licenses as well as patches, enhancements, and new releases for the products covered in this agreement (PO-00093184). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-21-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-24-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1373 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 9 20-1374 A resolution approving a proposed Master Services Agreement between the City and County of Denver and MapLight for a campaign finance information system. Approves a contract with MapLight for $720,000 and for five years to provide a Campaign Finance Information System supporting the Clerk and Recorder’s Office (TECHS-202056465). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-21-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-24-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1374 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) 20-1376 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Catapult Systems, LLC to extend the term and increase the maximum contract amount for the continual use and support of the Valo Intranet software supporting Technology Services. Amends a contract with Catapult Systems, LLC by adding $259,650 for a new total of $609,650 and three years for a new end date of 1-01-24 for the continual use and support of the Valo Intranet software supporting Technology Services (TECHS-202056526). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-21-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-24-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1376 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 10 20-1392 A resolution approving a proposed Master Services Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Neaera Consulting Group, LLC for on-call professional services related to intelligent transportation systems to help address traffic congestion, vehicle crashes, and safety, citywide. Approves a contract with Neaera Consulting Group, LLC for $3 million and through 10-31-23 for on-call professional services related to intelligent transportation systems to help address traffic congestion, vehicle crashes, and safety, citywide (GENRL-201952378-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-21-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-24-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1392 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) 20-1393 A resolution approving a proposed Master Services Agreement between the City and County of Denver and EST, Inc. - CO for on-call professional services related to intelligent transportation systems to help address traffic congestion, vehicle crashes, and safety. Approves a contract with EST, Inc. for $3 million and through 10-31-23 for on-call professional services related to intelligent transportation systems to help address traffic congestion, vehicle crashes, and safety, citywide (GENRL-202055511-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-21-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-24-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1393 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 11 20-1394 A resolution approving a proposed Master Services Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Leidos Engineering, LLC for on-call professional services related to intelligent transportation systems to help address traffic congestion, vehicle crashes, and safety, citywide. Approves a contract with Leidos Engineering, LLC for $3 million and through 7-31-23 for on-call professional services related to intelligent transportation systems to help address traffic congestion, vehicle crashes, and safety, citywide (GENRL-202055531-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-21-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-24-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1394 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) 20-1395 A resolution approving a proposed Master Services Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Ernst & Young Infrastructure Advisors, LLC for on-call professional services related to intelligent transportation systems to help address traffic congestion, vehicle crashes, and safety, citywide. Approves a contract with Ernst & Young Infrastructure Advisors, LLC for $3 million and through 7-14-23 for on-call professional services related to intelligent transportation systems to help address traffic congestion, vehicle crashes, and safety, citywide (GENRL-202053814-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-21-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-24-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1395 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 12 20-1397 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Securitas Security Services USA to increase the maximum contract amount for security personnel at various homeless shelters and facilities during the COVID-19 health crisis. Amends a contract with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. by adding $1 million for a new total of $2.5 million to provide security personnel services at congregate and non-congregate shelter locations in response to the COVID 19 pandemic. No change to contract duration (GENRL-202054849-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-21-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-24-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1397 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 20-0740 A resolution approving a proposed On-Call Construction Services Contract between the City and County of Denver and PCL Construction Services, Inc. for Parks’ Site Development, Landscape, and Irrigation Installation Services. Approves a contract with PCL Construction Services, Inc. for $15 million and for three years for on-call site development, landscape and irrigation installation services in City parks and other City property (PARKS-202055326). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-21-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-28-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0740 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) 20-1378 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of High Point Subdivision Filing No. 5. Approves a subdivision plat for High Point Subdivision Filing No. 5, located between East 65th Avenue and East 66th Avenue, and North Biscay Street and North Danube Way in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-24-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1378 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 13 20-1379 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as East 56th Avenue near the intersection of North Telluride Street and East 56th Avenue. Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as public right of way as East 56th Avenue, located at the intersection of North Telluride Street and East 56th Avenue in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-24-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1379 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) 20-1398 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed amended Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund (GOCO) for the “My Outdoor Colorado” program and the funding therefor. Amends a grant agreement with the State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund by adding $60,837.48 for a new total of $2,760,837.48 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-21 to support My Outdoor Colorado Westwood in connecting underserved inner-city youth with the outdoors in Council District 3 (201734480; 202055600). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-21-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-24-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1398 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 20-1314 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Terracon Consultants, Inc. to provide on-call environmental consulting services. Approves a contract with Terracon Consultants, Inc. for $1,000,000 and for three years, with the option to renew for two additional years, for on call environmental site assessment, brownfields redevelopment, leaking underground storage tank removal and other environmental services, citywide (#ENVHL-202056462). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-21-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-11-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1314 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 14 Nay: (None) (0) 20-1354 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Mental Health Center of Denver for short-term crisis stabilization and transitional sheltering for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis, unhoused or housing challenged. Approves a contract with Mental Health Center of Denver (MHCD) for $4,539,538 and through 12-31-21 for short-term crisis stabilization and transitional sheltering for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis and who may also be unhoused or housing challenged, citywide (ENVHL-202056133). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-21-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-25-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1354 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) 20-1388 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Brothers Redevelopment, Inc., to amend the scope of services and budget, 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 Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. by adding $300,000 for a new total of $2,300,000 to operate the Coronavirus Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance program. No change to contract duration (HOST-202054984-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-21-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-25-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1388 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 15 20-1389 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The St. Francis Center to provide rapid resolution supportive services for people experiencing homelessness, citywide. Amends a contract with The St. Francis Center by adding $30,000 for a new total of $524,000 to provide rapid resolution supportive services for people experiencing homelessness, citywide. No change to contract duration (SOCSV 201738708-03; HOST-202056376-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-21-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-25-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1389 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 20-1364 A bill for an ordinance making a supplemental appropriation in the Human Services Special Revenue Fund. Approves a supplemental appropriation for the Department of Human Services Special Revenue Fund, specifically for General Assistance, to address unbudgeted increases in demand for rental and eviction assistance as a result of the broad impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-24-20. Council Bill 20-1364 was ordered published Ordered published 20-1371 A bill for an ordinance authorizing expenditures in the Human Services Special Revenue Fund based on a letter of intent from the State of Colorado to award funding to the City and County of Denver for the “Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)” program for the 2021 program year. Appropriates $649,600 based on a letter of intent to fund the Community Services Block Grant program for program year 2021. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-24-20. Council Bill 20-1371 was ordered published Ordered published Page 16 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 20-0854 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Jefferson County Public Health to provide services to increase equitable neighborhood access to healthy, affordable foods. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Jefferson County Public Health by adding $191,643 of State grant funds for a new total of $566,653.64 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-21 for collaborative assistance to continue building food systems and neighborhood environments to increase equitable access to healthy, affordable foods as part of the Food In Communities (FIC) program, citywide (202055646-03; ENVHL-201952125-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-21-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-26-20. Council Bill 20-0854 was ordered published Ordered published 20-1321 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fifth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and School District No. 1, for a new total. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with School District Number One by adding $213,423.42 for a new total of $699,421.42 to provide out of school time services to youth in Denver with a Social, Emotional and Academic Learning focus through a grant from the Wallace Foundation, citywide. No change to agreement duration (202056382). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-21-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-18-20. Council Bill 20-1321 was ordered published Ordered published 20-1351 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Eighth Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and City of Sheridan, to add funds and extend the term. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Sheridan by adding $2,196,977.88 for a new total of $18,122,006.88 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-21 to provide fire protection services within the municipal boundary of the City of Sheridan, Colorado (FIRES201208809; FIRES-202056762). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-21-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-18-20. Council Bill 20-1351 was ordered published Ordered published Page 17 20-1377 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Denver Urban Renewal Authority, by modifying the scope of work and budget, to assist the Department of Public Health and Environment with administering the Lead Based Paint Hazard Control Grant Program. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Urban Renewal Authority (DURA) by reducing the agreement amount by $782,376.01 for a new total of $1,825,834.94 to administer the Lead Based Paint Hazard Control program (LBPHC) to mitigate lead paint hazards in low-income homes built before 1978, due to reduced performance benchmarks because of the pandemic work stoppage. No change to the agreement duration (201843088-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-21-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-25-20. Council Bill 20-1377 was ordered published Ordered published BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Finance & Governance Committee 20-1303 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapters 32 and 53 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to adopt the model on-line seller ordinance developed and recommended by the Colorado Municipal League. Amends Chapters 32 and 53 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to add Colorado Municipal League model ordinance language that will standardize terms and taxation liability for marketplace facilitators and marketplace sellers. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-17-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 20-1303 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) 20-1304 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 32 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to eliminate license fees for retail sales, retail use, and lodger’s tax licenses. Amends Chapter 32 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to remove the sections that impose a $50 biennial fee for maintaining a sales, use and lodger’s tax account with the City & County of Denver. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-17-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 20-1304 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 18 20-1305 A bill for an ordinance repealing and reenacting Articles I through VIII of Chapter 53 (Taxation and Miscellaneous Revenue) of the Revised Municipal Code, and enacting Article IX of Chapter 53 of the Revised Municipal Code. Repeals and reenacts Articles I through VIII of Chapter 53 (Taxation and Miscellaneous Revenue) of the Denver Revised Municipal Code, and enacting Article IX of Chapter 53 of the Revised Municipal Code to reorganize the Chapter on taxation. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-17-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 20-1305 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) 20-1326 A bill for an ordinance authorizing expenditures from the Dental Self-Insurance Fund. Approves an appropriation for the 2021 Self-Insured Dental Fund totaling $10,805,342.40. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-21-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-17-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 20-1326 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) 20-1329 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 480 in the Series of 2010 to change the expending authority and fund administering the Clean Energy Loan Program. Amends Ordinance No. 480, Series of 2010, to change the fund and expending authority of the Clean Energy Loan Program grant such that it can be administered by the Office of Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-21-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-17-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 20-1329 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 19 20-1355 A bill for an ordinance authorizing expenditures from the Medical Self-Insurance Fund. Approves an appropriation for the 2021 Medical Self-Insurance Program totaling $63 million. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-17-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 20-1355 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 20-1320 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the easement established in the Permanent Easement recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2014109542 located at 3860 and 3900 Blake Street. Relinquishes the permanent easement in its entirety, as established in the Permanent Easement with Recordation No. 2014109542, located at 3860 and 3900 Blake Street in Council District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-21-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-17-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 20-1320 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 20-1112 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority to provide COVID-19 response services. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority (DHHA) for $7,985,700 and through 12-19-22 to provide medical and public health care preparedness and response and recovery capabilities as part of the Emergency Preparedness Program, including case investigation, contact tracing, and testing as part of the City’s COVID-19 response, citywide (202056318).The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-21-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-14-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 20-1112 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 20 20-1319 A bill for an ordinance amending Article XVII of the Revised Municipal Code of the City and County of Denver concerning property taxes dedicated for the purchase of services on behalf of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Amends Chapter 53, Article XVII of the Revised Municipal Code of the City and County of Denver concerning property taxes dedicated for the purchase of services on behalf of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-18-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 20-1319 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) 20-1348 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority, for a new total and extension of time. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the Denver Health and Hospital Authority by adding $25,600 for a new total of $669,164 to add funding for a cost of living adjustment, COVID-19 relief, and training to provide health and mental health services to 1,344 Head Start and Early Head Start children and their families, citywide. No change to agreement duration (202056350). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-21-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-18-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 20-1348 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 20-0285, changing the zoning classification for 22, 24, 26 and 28 South Garfield Street in Cherry Creek; 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. 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 Page 21 PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 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. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 7:28 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 20-0285. Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Tess Dougerty and David Hagan signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Jason Morrison of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Bill 20-0285 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) 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. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 7:44 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 20-1133. Brian Dunn signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Jesse Parris, David Hagan and Tess Dougherty signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Brandon Shaver of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Bill 20-1133 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, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: CdeBaca, Sandoval (2) Page 22 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. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 8:26 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 20-1134. One letter of opposition was submitted to Council and read by members prior to the hearing. Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Tess Dougherty signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Edson Ibanez of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 20-1134 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) ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 8:56 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 23