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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, December 21, 2020 5:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Hinds led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Councilmember Hinds 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 20-1570 Minutes of Monday, December 14, 2020 The minutes of Monday, December 14, 2020 were distributed to members of Council. Council President Gilmore ordered the minutes approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council members Flynn, Kniech and Hinds offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS 20-1563 A proclamation honoring oil entrepreneur and philanthropist Sam Gary. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Proclamation 20-1563 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 Finance & Governance Committee 20-1436 A resolution levying upon all taxable property within the City and County of Denver taxes for the year 2020, to be collected in 2021, for purposes authorized by law. Approves the annual City Property Tax Mill Levy for the year 2020 to be collected in 2021 for purposes authorized by law. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-8-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-1436 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: CdeBaca (1) BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Finance & Governance Committee 20-1553 A bill for an ordinance setting the salary of the district attorney for the second judicial district. Amends Section 18-95 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to amend the salary of the District Attorney for the four-year term beginning 2021 through 2024. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-15-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 20-1553 be ordered published. The motion carried by the following vote: Ordered published Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: CdeBaca (1) Absent: Ortega (1) Page 2 Block Vote A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, to approve the following items en bloc. The motion carried by the following vote: Approved the consent agenda Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) 20-1564 A proclamation recognizing City and County of Denver Resident Barbara L. Howie. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Proclamation 20-1564 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 Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 20-1434 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Garage Door Specialties, Inc. d/b/a Door Specialties concerning the purchase of automatic and overhead doors and parts at Denver International Airport. Approves a master purchase order with Garage Door Specialties, Inc., doing business as Door Specialties, for $1,000,000 and for two years, with three one-year options to extend, for the purchase of automatic and overhead doors and parts at Denver International Airport (SC-00005408). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-11-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-9-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-1434 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 20-1439 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Daktronics, Inc. concerning dynamic signage as part of phase one of the Great Hall Project at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with Daktronics for $1,957,056 and for one year to provide dynamic signage as part of phase one completion of the Great Hall Project at Denver International Airport (202056153). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-11-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-9-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-1439 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) 20-1440 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and AT&T CORP. concerning a fiber optic cable communications system at Denver International Airport. Approves a license agreement with AT&T Corporation for $21,120 in revenue and for five years for the inspection, maintenance, alteration, repair, replacement, operation and/or removal of one fiber optic cable communications system located next to Tower Road between the 72nd and 80th Avenues on Denver International Airport property (PLANE - 202055234). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-11-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-9-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-1440 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 Finance & Governance Committee 20-1426 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver, Paymentech LLC, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. to extend the term and add additional funds to provide credit card payment processing. Amends a contract with JPMorgan Chase Bank, Merchant Services by adding $30 million for a new total of $80,000,000 and two years for a new end date of 12-31-22, adding gateway services to the contract and maintaining the City’s credit card processing services (FINAN-202055923). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-11-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-8-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-1426 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) 20-1427 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. to extend the term and to modify the pricing schedule for commercial banking services. Amends a contract with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. by adding two years for a new end date of 12-31-22 to maintain the City’s banking services. No change to contract amount (FINAN-202055953). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-11-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-8-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-1427 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) 20-1437 A resolution levying upon all taxable property within the City and County of Denver taxes for the year 2020 for purposes authorized by law for School District No. 1 in the City and County of Denver, State of Colorado. Approves the annual tax levy upon all taxable property within the City for the year 2020 for purposes authorized by law for School District No. 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-8-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-1437 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Page 5 Nay: (None) (0) 20-1438 A resolution levying taxes for the year 2020 upon all taxable property within special districts within the City and County of Denver for purposes authorized by law for special districts. Approves the annual tax levy upon all taxable property within special districts within the City for the year 2020 for purposes authorized by law for special districts. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-8-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-1438 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 20-1171 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Community Outreach Service Center, Inc. to provide supportive housing services to formerly homeless residents at Charity’s House. Approves a contract with Community Outreach Service Center, Inc. for $950,000 and through 12-31-37 to deliver supportive services to people formerly experiencing homelessness at Charity’s House at 3022 Welton Street, a 36-unit supportive housing project in Council District 9 (HOST-202055119). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-11-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-28-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-1171 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) 20-1311 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Matrix Environmental Services, LLC to provide on-call environmental consulting services. Approves a contract with Matrix Environmental Services, LLC 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-202056516). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-11-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-11-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-1311 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Page 6 Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) 20-1313 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to provide on-call environmental consulting services. Approves a contract with Stantec Consulting Services, 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-202056420). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-11-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-11-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-1313 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) 20-1342 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Family Star, Inc. for increasing the amount. Amends a contract with Family Star, Inc. by adding $132,089 for a new total of $561,971 to add funding for a cost of living adjustment, COVID-19 relief, and training to provide comprehensive Head Start services to 54 children in Council Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 9. No change to contract duration (202056406). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-11-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-18-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-1342 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 20-1344 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Sewall Child Development Center, Inc. to add compensation. Amends a contract with Sewall Child Development Center Inc. by adding $154,986 for a new total of $551,191 to add funding for a cost of living adjustment, COVID-19 relief, and training to provide comprehensive Head Start services to 60 children in Council Districts 5, 8, 9, 10 and 11. No change to contract duration (202056396). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-11-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-18-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-1344 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) 20-1345 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to add compensation. Amends a contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch by adding $183,933.40 for a new total of $823,170.40 to add funding for a cost of living adjustment, COVID-19 relief, and training to provide comprehensive Head Start services to 96 children in Council Districts 1, 2, 3 and 7. No change to contract duration (202056804). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-11-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-18-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Resolution 20-1345 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 20-1443 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Regional Transportation District (RTD) to offer the RTD Ecopass transportation program to eligible employees for 2021. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the Regional Transportation District (RTD) for $2,095,332 and for one year to offer the RTD ECOPASS transportation program to eligible employees for 2021 (CSAHR-202055888). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-11-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-8-20. Council Bill 20-1443 was ordered published Ordered published Page 8 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 20-0950 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing a portion of the easement established in the Permanent Easement recorded with Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2019060312, located near the intersection of Green Valley Ranch Boulevard and North Telluride Street. Relinquishes a portion of the sanitary easement, established by Recordation No. 2019060312, located at Green Valley Ranch Boulevard and North Telluride Street in Council District 11. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-11-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-8-20. Council Bill 20-0950 was ordered published Ordered published 20-1414 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3397 South Geneva Street in Hampden. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from S-SU-F to S-SU-F1 (allows for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 3397 South Geneva Street in Council District 4. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-8-18. Final Consideration 1-19-21 | Required Public Hearing Council Bill 20-1414 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 1-19-20 Ordered published with a future required public hearing 20-1424 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 753 South Downing Street in Washington Park West. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-B to U-SU-B1 (allows for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 753 South Downing Street in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-1-18. Final Consideration 1-19-21 | Required Public Hearing Council Bill 20-1424 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 1-19-20 Ordered published with a future required public hearing 20-1435 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for multiple properties along East Hampden Avenue in Hampden and South Hampden. Approves a legislative map amendment to rezone multiple properties from S-MX-5 UO-1, UO-2, S-MX-5, S-MX-3, B-3, B-3 with waivers, R-MU-30, S-MX-2, B-1, P-1 waivers, B-2, B-2 with waivers, S-CC-3X, PUD 173, PUD 198 to S-MX-3A, S-MX-5A and S-MX-5A UO-1, UO-2 (creates a main street district along the Hampden corridor), located in the Southmoor/Hampden neighborhoods in Council District 4. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-8-18. Final Consideration 1-19-21 | Required Public Hearing Council Bill 20-1435 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 1-19-20 Ordered published with a future required public hearing Page 9 20-1445 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park” under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter the Cherry Creek open space. Approves the park designation of a parcel of land as Cherry Creek Trail located along Cherry Creek South Drive, containing 18.9 acres, in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-8-20. Council Bill 20-1445 was ordered published Ordered published 20-1446 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park” under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter, namely, a parcel of land within City Park and adjoining and incorporated into the City Park Golf Course. Approves the designation of a parcel of land within City Park located along East 26th Avenue Parkway between York Street and Colorado Boulevard as part of City Park Golf Course, containing 49.7 acres, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-8-20. Council Bill 20-1446 was ordered published Ordered published 20-1447 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park” under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter First Creek Park. Approves the park designation of a parcel of land as part of the newly constructed First Creek Park and a portion of the First Creek Trail located between Elmendorf Drive and Bahama Street, containing 6.2 acres, in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-8-20. Council Bill 20-1447 was ordered published Ordered published 20-1448 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park” under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter First Creek Village Park. Approves the park designation of a parcel of land as First Creek Trail located between Tower Road and 56th Avenue, containing 13.8 acres, in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-8-20. Council Bill 20-1448 was ordered published Ordered published 20-1449 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park” under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter a portion of Martinez Park. Approves the park designation of a parcel of land as Lakewood Gulch Trail located west of Martinez Park and west of Tennyson Street, containing 0.5 acres, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-8-20. Council Bill 20-1449 was ordered published Ordered published Page 10 20-1450 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park” under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter unnamed Stanford & Balsam Park. Approves the park designation of a parcel of land at unnamed West Stanford Avenue and South Balsam Way Park, containing 10.1 acres, in Council District 2. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-8-20. Council Bill 20-1450 was ordered published Ordered published Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 20-1441 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 child abuse and neglect medical evaluations, consultation services, medical passport services and nursing health assessment triage and training. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority by adding $479,032 for a new total of $2,212,757 and six months for a new end date of 6-30-21 for child abuse and neglect medical evaluations, consultation services, medical passport services and nursing health assessment triage and training (SOCSV-2018-44199-02; SOCV-202056783-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-11-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-9-20. Council Bill 20-1441 was ordered published Ordered published BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Bill 20-1386 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 11 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Bill 20-1401 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) 20-1406 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Bill 20-1406 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) 20-1412 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Bill 20-1412 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 12 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Bill 20-1413 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) 20-1433 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Bill 20-1433 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 20-1409 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Bill 20-1409 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 13 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Bill 20-1341 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 20-1177, changing the zoning classification for 3621 Lowell Boulevard in West Highland; a required public hearing on Council Bill 20-1184, changing the zoning classification for 2567 Albion Street in North Park Hill; 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”. 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 14 REQUIRED PUBLIC HEARINGS Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 20-1177 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3621 Lowell Boulevard in West Highland. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-B to U-SU-B1, located at 3621 Lowell Boulevard in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-27-20. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:25 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 20-1177. Jesse Parris and David Hagan signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. James Van Hoover of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Bill 20-1177 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, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Ortega (1) 20-1184 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2567 Albion Street in North Park Hill. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1, located at 2567 Albion Street in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-27-20. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:39 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 20-1184. Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Ella Stueve of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 20-1184 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, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Ortega (1) Page 15 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 sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:47 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 20-1399. Matt Slaby, Annie Levinsky, Anna Chapek, Jesse Parris and Shannon Stage signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Kara Hahn of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 20-1399 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, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Ortega (1) COURTESY PUBLIC HEARINGS Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 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 sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 7:16 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 20-1444. Happy Haynes, Jesus Orrantia, Julie Gonzales, Arturo Rodriguez, Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez, Cameron Blevins, Jennifer Sanchez, Jesse Parris and Emanuel Martinez signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Richard SaBell signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Naomi Grunditz of City Council District 1 delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, that Council Bill 20-1444 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) Page 16 PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Gilmore announced that on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 20-1414, changing the zoning classification for 3397 South Geneva Street in Hampden; a required public hearing on Council Bill 20-1424, changing the zoning classification for 753 South Downing Street in Washington Park West; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 20-1435, changing the zoning classification for multiple properties along East Hampden Avenue in Hampden and South Hampden. Any protests against Council Bills 20-1414, 20-1424 or 20-1435 must be filed with Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, January 11, 2021. ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 8:24 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 17