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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, December 14, 2020 5:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Kniech led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Councilmember Kniech 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 20-1537 Minutes of Monday, December 7, 2020 The minutes of Monday, December 7, 2020 were distributed to members of Council. Council President Gilmore ordered the minutes approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council members Sandoval, Herndon and Gilmore offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS 20-1453 A proclamation of support for studying Community Choice Energy (CCE) as an option for local governments in the State of Colorado. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Proclamation 20-1453 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) 20-1552 A proclamation recognizing the service of William Lamont Jr. to the City of Denver. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Proclamation 20-1552 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 City Council - Direct Files 20-1528 A resolution approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Denver Police Protective Association, for the years 2021-2022, that resulted from the 2020 impasse arbitration award. Approves a collective bargaining agreement with the Denver Police Protective Association for the years 2021-2022, that resulted from the 2020 impasse arbitration award. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-4-21. Councilmember Gilmore approved direct filing this item on 12-10-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1528 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (10) Nay: CdeBaca, Hinds, Sawyer (3) BLOCK VOTE A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, 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) Page 2 RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 20-1126 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) to provide additional rent relief in connection with DCPA’s lease of the Garner Galleria Theatre. Amends an agreement with Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) by providing additional rent relief until resumption of sustained business activities in the leased premises or December 31, 2021, whichever first occurs, extending the lease, beginning on January 1, 2023 for an amount of time not to exceed the rent abatement period, allowing limited engagement activities during the rent abatement period without automatic resumption of rents contingent on approval of Arts & Venues, extending employee benefit protections and adding terms and conditions necessary to effect the foregoing and comply with City Code (FINAN-201843731-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-4-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-2-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1126 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) 20-1411 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and Drawbaugh Enterprises, Inc. concerning towing services at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with Drawbaugh Enterprises, Inc. by adding city contractor minimum wage ordinance requirements for towing services at Denver International Airport. No change to contract amount or duration (202056477-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-4-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-2-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1411 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 Finance & Governance Committee 20-1366 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment to Solar Power Subscription Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Oak Leaf Solar 44, LLC to extend the commercial operation date for the community solar garden array located at 33975 East 48th Avenue, Watkins, Colorado 80137. Amends a contract with Oak Leaf Solar 44, LLC by adding nine months for a new end date of 3-31-41 and extending the completion of construction of solar arrays to 3-31-21 for the purchase of solar power produced from a community solar garden array located at 33975 E 48th Avenue, Watkins, CO (GENRL-201952072-01; GENRL-202056794-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-4-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-24-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1366 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) 20-1367 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment to Solar Power Subscription Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Oak Leaf Solar 39, LLC to extend the commercial operation date for the community solar garden array located at 39299-C East County Road 30, Watkins, Colorado 80137. Amends a contract with Oak Leaf Solar 39, LLC by adding nine months for a new end date of 3-31-41 and extending the completion of construction of solar arrays to 3-31-21 for the purchase of solar power produced from a community solar garden array located at 39299-C E County Road 30, Watkins, CO (GENRL-201952116-01; GENRL-202056797-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-4-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-24-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1367 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 20-1368 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment to Solar Power Subscription Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Oak Leaf Solar 37, LLC to extend the commercial operation date for the community solar garden array located at 33725 East 48th Avenue, Watkins, Colorado 80137. Amends a contract with Oak Leaf Solar 37, LLC by adding nine months for a new end date of 3-31-41 and extending the completion of construction of solar arrays to 3-31-21 for the purchase of solar power produced from a community solar garden array located at 33725 East 48th Avenue, Watkins, CO (GENRL-201952118-01; GENRL-202056798-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-4-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-24-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1368 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) 20-1369 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment to Solar Power Subscription Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Oak Leaf Solar 43, LLC to extend the commercial operation date for the community solar garden array located at 3260 D 1/2 Road, Clifton, Colorado 81520. Amends a contract with Oak Leaf Solar 43, LLC by adding one year for a new end date of 6-30-41 and extending the completion of construction of solar arrays to 6-30-21 for the purchase of solar power produced from a community solar garden array located at 3260 D 1/2 Road, Clifton, CO (GENRL-201952073-01; GENRL-202056796-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-4-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-24-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1369 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 20-1370 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment to Solar Power Subscription Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Oak Leaf Solar 38, LLC to extend the commercial operation date for the community solar garden array located at 33355 East 48th Avenue, Watkins, Colorado 80137. Amends a contract with Oak Leaf Solar 38, LLC by adding nine months for a new end date of 3-31-41 and extending the completion of construction of solar arrays to 3-31-21 for the purchase of solar power produced from a community solar garden array located at 33355 East 48th Avenue, Watkins, CO (GENRL-201952117-01; GENRL-202056793-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-4-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-24-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1370 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) 20-1387 A resolution approving a proposed Amendment to Emergency Occupancy Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Keys of Denver Hospitality, LLC to provide temporary housing for individuals experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 health crisis. Amends an agreement with Keys of Denver Hospitality, LLC by adding $670,000 for a new total of $1,084,050 and one month for a new end date of 12-31-20, with an option to extend through 1-31-21, and increasing the number of rooms needed from 70 rooms to 145 rooms for people experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 crisis, in Council District 10 (FINAN-202055713-00; FINAN-202056773-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-4-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-1-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1387 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 20-1396 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and HSS, Inc. to extend the term, increase the maximum contract amount, add and amend provisions and modify the scope of work to provide additional security personnel services during the COVID-19 health crisis. Amends a contract with HSS, Inc. by adding $7 million for a new total of $36 million and one year for a new end date of 12-31-21, and adding updates to the scope of work to include an outline of training requirements and the quarterly scorecard for security personnel services for the City and County (201524822). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-4-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-1-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1396 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) 20-1405 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment and reappointments to the Federal Boulevard Business Improvement District Board of Directors. Approves the Mayoral appointment of Marne Wills-Cuellar and the Mayoral reappointments of Marshall Vanderburg, Nikki Mohaupt, Andrew Fournier, David Berton and Luis Vasquez to the Federal Boulevard Business Improvement District Board of Directors for terms effective immediately and expiring on 1-31-24, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-1-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1405 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 7 20-1415 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Waste Management of Colorado, Inc. to seek reimbursement for service related costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic for trash collection services, citywide. Amends a contract with Waste Management of Colorado, Inc. by adding required FEMA and CARES Act language to the contract to allow the City to seek reimbursement for service related costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic for trash collection services, citywide. No change to contract amount or duration (GENRL-201842725-01; GENRL-201842725-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-4-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-1-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1415 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) 20-1418 A resolution approving a proposed Scheduled and On Call Maintenance And Repair Contract between the City and County of Denver and CTM, Inc. for landscape maintenance and snow removal services for City facilities. Approves a contract with CTM, Inc. for $3.5 million and through 9-30-23 for on-call landscape maintenance and snow removal services for City facilities, citywide (GENRL-202055965-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-4-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-1-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1418 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 20-1425 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and UnifyHR, LLC to provide annual Affordable Care Act employee work hours tracking and IRS tax reporting to ensure ACA compliance. Approves a contract with UnifyHR, LLC for $550,000 and through 12-31-25 to provide annual Affordable Care Act (ACA) employee work hours tracking and IRS tax reporting to ensure ACA compliance (CSAHR-202056161). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-4-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-1-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1425 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 20-1327 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Atkins North America, Inc. for on-call program management of the Elevate Denver Bond Program, citywide. Amends a contract with Atkins North America by adding $12 million for a new total of $31 million and two years for a new end date of 2-11-23 for on-call program management of the Elevate Denver Bond Program, citywide (201839791). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-4-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-1-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1327 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 20-1402 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Neverest Equipment Company, LLC d/b/a Neverest Equipment Company, for two Vac Truck bodies to support Wastewater operations. Approves a purchase order with Neverest Equipment Company for $752,706.80 for the purchase of two Vac Truck bodies to support Wastewater operations, citywide (PO-00093397). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-4-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-1-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1402 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) 20-1403 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as West Dartmouth Avenue at the intersection of West Dartmouth Avenue and South Zuni Street. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as West Dartmouth Avenue, located at the intersection of West Dartmouth Avenue and South Zuni Street in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-1-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1403 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) 20-1404 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system two parcels of land as South Bannock Street and West Jewell Avenue, located at the intersection of South Bannock Street and West Jewell Avenue. Dedicates two parcels of land as public right of way as South Bannock Street and West Jewell Avenue, located at the intersection of South Bannock Street and West Jewell Avenue in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-1-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1404 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 20-1410 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as South Pearl Street near the intersection of South Pearl Street and East Louisiana Avenue; and, a parcel of land as a public alley bounded by East Louisiana Avenue, South Pearl Street, East Buchtel Boulevard and South Washington Street. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as South Pearl Street, located near the intersection of South Pearl Street and East Louisiana Avenue and dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as public alley, bounded by East Louisiana Avenue, South Pearl Street, East Buchtel Boulevard and South Washington Street in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-1-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1410 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 20-1346 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Catholic Charities and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Denver, Inc. to increase the amount. Amends a contract with Catholic Charities and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Denver by adding $191,924.73 for a new total of $1,944,807.73 to add funding for a cost of living adjustment, COVID-19 relief, and training to provide comprehensive Head Start services to 239 children in Council Districts 3,7, 8 and 9. No change to contract duration (202056349). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-4-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-18-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1346 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 20-1347 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Clayton Early Learning, Trustee, George W. Clayton Trust for a new total. Amends a contract with Clayton Early Learning by adding $190,546.83 for a new total of $1,799,542 to add funding for a cost of living adjustment, COVID-19 relief, and training to provide comprehensive Head Start services to 224 children in Council Districts 8 and 11. No change to contract duration (202056445). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-4-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-18-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1347 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) 20-1400 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Kanopy, Inc. to increase the maximum contract amount and to amend a provision to provide online streaming digital contact for Denver Public Library customers. Amends a contract with Kanopy, Inc. by adding $625,000 for a new total of $950,000 to provide online streaming digital contact for Denver Public Library customers, citywide. No change to contract duration (BOOKS202055910). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-4-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-2-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1400 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 20-1419 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to provide financial support for the construction of 34 units of a 98-unit supportive housing project at Legacy Lofts at 2175 California Street to serve the chronically homeless (HOME Investment Partnerships Program). Approves a performance loan agreement with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for $1,100,000 and through 12-17-80 for a 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credit housing development to construct 34 units of a 98-unit supportive housing project at Legacy Lofts at 2175 California Street to serve the chronically homeless in Council District 9 (HOST-202056322). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-4-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-2-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1419 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) 20-1420 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to provide financial support for the construction of 64 units of a 98-unit supportive housing project at Legacy Lofts at 2175 California Street to serve the chronically homeless (HOME). Approves a performance loan agreement with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for $2,202,899 and through 12-17-80 for a 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credit housing development to construct 64 units of a 98-unit supportive housing project at Legacy Lofts at 2175 California Street to serve the chronically homeless in Council District 9 (HOST-202056323). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-4-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-2-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1420 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 20-1421 A resolution approving a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to provide financial support for the development of a 75-bed recuperative care center that will operate for at least seven years at Legacy Lofts, 2175 California Street, a 98-unit supportive housing project (CDBG). Approves a contract with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for $797,101 and through 12-31-24 to construct a 75-bed recuperative care center operating for at least seven years at the 98-unit supportive housing project at Legacy Lofts at 2175 California Street in Council District 9 (HOST-202056324). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-4-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-2-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1421 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) 20-1422 A resolution approving a proposed Revival And Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to provide 24-hour emergency shelter and supportive services at the Senior Women's Emergency Shelter (SWES) to women who are experiencing unsheltered homelessness. Amends a contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch (VOA) by adding two months for a new end date of 12-31-20 to provide 24-hour emergency shelter and supportive services at the Senior Women's Emergency Shelter (SWES) to women who are experiencing unsheltered homelessness. No change to contract amount (SOCSV 201952521-00; HOST 202056493-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-4-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-2-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1422 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 14 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Finance & Governance Committee 20-1386 A bill approving proposed Amendments to approximately Leases, Licenses and Concession Agreements in response to the COVID-19 health crisis, to be negotiated by the Director of Real Estate to provide relief for the tenants. Authorizes the Division of Real Estate to negotiate and amend commercial leases in City-owned buildings to provide an additional three months of rent relief in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-4-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-1-20. Council Bill 20-1386 was ordered published Ordered published 20-1401 A bill for an ordinance modifying Article XII (Retirement) of chapter 18 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to amend the 1963 Retirement Plan with regard to actuarial matters, contributions and payroll deductions. Amends Article XII of Chapter 18 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to amend the 1963 Retirement Plan regarding actuarial matters, contributions and payroll deductions. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-1-20. Council Bill 20-1401 was ordered published Ordered published 20-1406 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the Career Service. Amends the Classification and Pay Plan for pay range adjustments, pay grade abolishments, and changes to employee pay rates to be effective on January 1, 2021. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-1-20. Council Bill 20-1406 was ordered published Ordered published 20-1412 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the Community Development Special Revenue Fund Series for the “Homelessness Resolution” Program and appropriating budget for the fund in 2021. Establishes the Homelessness Resolution Special Revenue Fund to receive sales tax revenue for the administration of the Homelessness Resolution program, per Article VII of Chapter 27 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code, as amended through Referred Measure 2B in the November 2020 election, and appropriates $37,128,521 to said fund for 2021. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-1-20. Council Bill 20-1412 was ordered published Ordered published Page 15 20-1413 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the General Government Special Revenue Fund Series for the “Climate Protection” Fund and appropriating budget for the fund in 2021. Establishes the Climate Protection Special Revenue Fund to receive sales tax revenue for the administration of the Climate Action program, per Division 2 of Chapter 2 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code, as amended through Referred Measure 2A in the November 2020 election, and appropriates $37,128,521 to said fund for 2021. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-1-20. Council Bill 20-1413 was ordered published Ordered published 20-1433 A bill for an ordinance making a supplemental appropriation in the General Fund. Approves a supplemental appropriation of $1.64 million from General Fund Contingency to the Department of Finance to support unbudgeted increase to unemployment insurance claims driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-8-20. Council Bill 20-1433 was ordered published Ordered published Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 20-1399 A bill for an ordinance designating 910 Galapago Street as a structure for preservation. Approves an individual Denver landmark designation for property located at 910 Galapago Street in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-1-20. Council Bill 20-1399 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 12-21-20 Ordered published with a future required public hearing 20-1409 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the easement reserved in Ordinance No. 348, Series of 1983, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder, located between 1723 North Clarkson Street and 1725 North Clarkson Street. Relinquishes the 20-foot easement, in its entirety, as established in Ordinance No. 348 Series of 1983, located between 1723 and 1725 North Clarkson Street in Council District 10. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-4-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-1-20. Council Bill 20-1409 was ordered published Ordered published Page 16 20-1444 A bill for an ordinance renaming Columbus Park located at 1501 West 38th Avenue as “La Raza Park”. Renames the park at West 38th Avenue and Navajo Street from Columbus Park to La Raza Park in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-8-20. Council Bill 20-1444 was ordered published with a future courtesy public hearing on 12-21-20 Ordered published with a future courtesy public hearing Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 20-1341 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and School District Number One to add compensation. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with School District Number One by adding $192,354.83 for a new total of $2,510,071.83 to add funding for a cost of living adjustment, COVID-19 relief, and training to provide comprehensive Head Start services to 350 children, citywide. No change to agreement duration (202056348). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-4-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-18-20. Council Bill 20-1341 was ordered published Ordered published BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Bill 20-1364 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 20-1371 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Bill 20-1371 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 20-0854 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Bill 20-0854 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 20-1321 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Bill 20-1321 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) 20-1351 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Bill 20-1351 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 20-1377 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Bill 20-1377 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 20-1159, 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. 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 20 PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION 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. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:59 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 20-1159. There were 4 submitted comments in favor of the application and 22 submitted comments in opposition of the application. All members of Council that were present certified that they read each of the submitted written comments prior to the hearing. Kevin Matthews, David Pardo, Anna DeWitt, Darrell Watson, Adam Estroff and Tai Beldock signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Jesse Parris, Terry Burnsed, Alfonso Espino, Dianne Thiel, Helen Tekle, Maria E De Luna Jimenez, Liliana Flores Amaro, Nola Miguel, Shannon Hoffman, Alma Urbano, Tanya Coen, Sandra Ruiz Parilla, Laird Horigan, Benjamin Dunning, Vanessa Quintana, Ruben Sanchez, Angelina Torres, Yadira Sanchez, Kerrie Joy, Mercedes Gonzales, Maeve Ramirez, Harmony Cummings, Robin Reichhardt, Gayle LeRoux, Tess Dougherty, Katie Blakey and David Hagan signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Libby Kaiser of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Torres, that Council Bill 20-1159 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 (9) Nay: CdeBaca, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (4) 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. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 11:19 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 20-1190. No speakers signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Jesse Parris and Tess Dougherty signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. James Van Hooser of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 20-1190 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, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (10) Nay: CdeBaca, Kashmann, Sawyer (3) Page 21 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. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 11:51 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 20-1215. There were 12 submitted comments in opposition of the application. All members of Council that were present certified that they read each of the submitted written comments prior to the hearing. David Pardo signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Jesse Parris, Kimberly Brewer and Tess Dougherty signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Sarah Cawrse of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 20-1215 be placed upon final consideration and do pass. The motion failed to carry by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: (None) (0) Nay: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Gilmore announced that on Monday, December 21, 2020, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 20-1399, designating 910 Galapago Street as a structure for preservation; and, a one-hour courtesy public hearing on Council Bill 20-1444, renaming Columbus Park located at 1501 West 38th Avenue as “La Raza Park”. Page 22 ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 12:18 a.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