City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · January 11, 2021
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, January 11, 2021 5:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Sawyer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Councilmember Sawyer 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
21-0001 Minutes of Monday, January 4, 2021
The minutes of Monday, January 4, 2021 were distributed to members of Council.
Council President Gilmore ordered the minutes approved.
Council Minutes 21-0001 were approved.
Approved
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmembers Sawyer and Gilmore offered announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
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RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
Items called out for a separate vote:
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
20-1534 A bill for an ordinance designating certain properties as being
required for public use and authorizing use and acquisition thereof by
negotiation or through condemnation proceedings of fee simple, easement
and other interests, including any rights and interests related or
appurtenant to properties designated as needed for the Sand Creek
Project.
Grants the authority to acquire through negotiated purchase or condemnation any
property interest as needed in support the Sand Creek Project, including easement
interests, access rights, improvements, buildings, fixtures, licenses, permits and
other appurtenances, for the portion of the vacated North Ulster Street right of way
located at 8101 E. 40th Avenue in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 12-15-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 20-1534 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, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: CdeBaca (1)
Absent: Flynn (1)
PENDING
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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 12-1-20.
Final Consideration 2-16-21 | Required Public Hearing
A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 20-1424 be taken out of order. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Taken out of order
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn (1)
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A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 20-1424 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,
was followed by a motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by
Councilmember Hinds, that final consideration of Council Bill 20-1424 be postponed
to Tuesday, February 16, 2021. The motion to postpone carried by the following
vote:
Postponed
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn (1)
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BLOCK VOTE
A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, 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)
RESOLUTIONS
City Council - Direct Files
21-0022 A resolution extending the declaration of local disaster filed with
the clerk and recorder to February 22, 2021.
Extends the emergency declaration related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Councilmember Gilmore approved filing this bill on 1-5-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0022 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
20-1544 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and Oracle America, Inc. concerning the
purchase of software, licenses and cloud services for Denver International
Airport.
Approves a purchase order with Oracle America, Inc. for $753,660.90 for the
purchase of Primavera and AutoVue software, licenses and cloud services for Denver
International Airport (PO-00094048). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 2-1-21. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 12-23-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1544 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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20-1569 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between
the City and County of Denver and Hill Enterprises, Inc. concerning
unleaded and diesel fuel, citywide.
Approves a master purchase order with Hill Enterprises, Inc. for $50,000,000 and for
one year, with four optional one-year renewals, for unleaded and diesel fuel,
citywide (SC-00005487). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 2-1-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 12-30-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1569 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
20-1568 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between
the City and County of Denver and Parella Printing Company, d/b/a
Pyramid Print & Graphics, for printing services to include business cards,
various forms and calendars.
Approves a master purchase order with Parella Printing Company, doing business as
Pyramid Print & Graphics, for $900,000 and through 5-31-22, with an option to
extend for one year, to provide printing services including business cards, various
forms, and calendars (SC-00005484). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 2-1-21. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 12-29-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1568 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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20-1571 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendment to
Emergency Occupancy Agreement between the City and County of Denver
and MHF Denver Manager V, LLC as agent for MHF Denver Operating V, LLC
d/b/a Hampton Inn & Suites Denver-Downtown, to provide housing for
individuals experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 health crisis.
Amends an occupancy agreement with MHF Denver Manager V, LLC as an agent for
DHF Denver Operating V, LLC Doing business as Hampton Inn and Suites
Denver-Downtown, by adding $1,776,515 for a new total of $4,599,225 and two
months for a new end date of 2-28-21, with an option to extend up to an additional 4
months, to provide 151 rooms to people experiencing homelessness during the
COVID-19 crisis, in Council District 10 (FINAN-202057182-02). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-1-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-29-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1571 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)
20-1572 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendment to
Emergency Occupancy Agreement between the City and County of Denver
and JBK Hotels, LLC to provide temporary housing for individuals
experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 health crisis.
Amends an occupancy agreement with JBK Hotels, LLC, doing business as Aloft by
adding $2,407,300 for a new total of $5,965,800 and two months for a new end date
of 2-28-21, with an option to extend up to an additional 4 months, to provide 140
rooms to people experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 crisis, in Council
District 9 (FINAN-202057157-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 2-1-21. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 12-29-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1572 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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20-1573 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and JBK Hotels, LLC dba Aloft to
provide food services to those people experiencing homelessness during
the COVID-19 crisis staying at a hotel in Council District 9.
Amends a food service agreement with JBK Hotels, LLC, doing business as Aloft, by
adding $633,500 for a new total of $1,418,200 and two months for a new end date
of 2-28-21, with an option to extend up to an additional 4 months, to provide food
services to those people experiencing homelessness during the COVID 19 crisis
staying at a hotel in Council District 9 (FINAN-202057167-02). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-1-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-29-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1573 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)
20-1579 A resolution approving the Council appointment of Dr. Jon
Braverman to the Deferred Compensation Plan Committee.
Approving the Council appointment of Dr. Jon Braverman to the Deferred
Compensation Plan Committee. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 1-5-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1579 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
20-1451 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Wilson and Company, Inc.
Engineers & Architects for rail consolidation at the National Western
Center.
Amends a contract with Wilson and Company by adding one year for a new end date
of 12-31-21 to align the contract date with the completion of work on the rail
consolidation at the National Western Center in Council District 9. No change to
contract amount (201840631). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 2-1-21. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 12-8-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1451 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
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Nay: (None) (0)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
20-1310 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and AECOM Technical Services, Inc. to provide
on-call environmental consulting services.
Approves a contract with AECOM Technical 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-202056459-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 2-1-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-11-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1310 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)
20-1526 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Family Homestead for to
provide emergency transitional housing and case management to families
experiencing homelessness, including securing financial stability and
obtaining long-term housing.
Amends a contract with Family Homestead by adding $207,748 for a new total of
$905,336 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-21 to provide emergency
transitional housing and case management to families experiencing homelessness,
including securing financial stability and obtaining long-term housing citywide
(SOCSV-2017-32514-04; SOCSV-202056552-04). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-1-21. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-16-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1526 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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20-1532 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Epicenter Innovation, LLC to
provide on-call emergency COVID-19 response consulting services.
Amends a contract with Epicenter Innovation, LLC, by adding $300,000 for a new
total of $750,000, adding approximately five months for a new end date of
08/31/2021 and updating the scope of work to include additional on-call services and
incident command consulting related to the COVID-19 crisis, citywide
(ENVHL-202054218). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 2-1-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 12-16-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1532 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)
20-1533 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Non-profit
Development Center d/b/a Harm Reduction Action Center for Syringe
Access Services, citywide.
Amends a contract with Colorado Non-profit Development Center, doing business as
Harm Reduction Action Center, by adding $239,376 for a new total of $718,199 and
one year for a new end date of 12-31-21 for syringe access services, citywide
(ENVHL-20205701). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 2-1-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 12-16-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1533 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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20-1559 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
Caring for Denver Foundation concerning the “Reaching Our Communities
and Kids (ROCK)” program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with Caring for Denver Foundation for $539,000
and through 7-31-23 to fund the Reaching Our Communities and Kids (ROCK)
Project which will expand access to school and/or community-based mental
health and substance misuse services, citywide (SAFTY-202056974). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
2-1-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-30-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1559 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
20-1565 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 by creating new pay grades and ranges,
creating the new classifications of Management Analyst Staff Hourly and Claims
Adjuster Associate, and changing the titles and pay grades of various classifications.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-29-20.
Council Bill 20-1565 was ordered published
Ordered published
20-1566 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 by changing the pay grades and ranges of
the Internal Auditor classifications. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 12-29-20.
Council Bill 20-1566 was ordered published
Ordered published
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-0888 A bill for an ordinance relating to the Denver Zoning Code updating
household regulations, consolidating residential care uses, and
establishing a new congregate living use category.
Approves Denver Zoning Code Text Amendment #8 to update the way the code
regulates households, consolidate residential care uses into a single system
regulated by size rather than by population served, and establish a new congregate
living use category that allows for the evolution of residential uses that are not in
conventional dwelling units. Also known as the “Group Living Text Amendment.” The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-22-20.
Final Consideration 2-8-21 | Required Public Hearing
Council Bill 20-0888 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
2-8-21
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
20-1524 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the Public Health
Special Revenue Fund Series for the “Community Health Promotion
Donations” program.
Establishes the “Community Health Promotion Donations” Fund in the Public Health
Special Revenue Fund Series to receive and administer donations that support the
Department of Public Health and Environment’s community health programs. The
Committee approved filing item at its meeting on 12-15-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 20-1524 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en
bloc, carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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20-1535 A bill for an ordinance designating certain properties as being
required for public use and authorizing use and acquisition thereof by
negotiation or through condemnation proceedings of fee simple, easement
and other interests, including any rights and interests related or
appurtenant to properties designated as needed for the traffic and
pedestrian safety improvement project at the intersections of East 6th
Avenue and North Downing Street and South Marion Parkway and East
Virginia Avenue.
Grants the authority to acquire through negotiated purchase or condemnation any
property interest as needed in support traffic signal and ADA improvements,
including easement interests, access rights, improvements, buildings, fixtures,
licenses, permits and other appurtenances, located at the intersections of the
southeast corner of East 6th Avenue and North Downing Street and at the northeast
corner of South Marion Parkway and East Virginia Avenue in Council Districts 6 and
10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-15-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 20-1535 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)
20-1554 A bill for an ordinance authorizing expenditures in the Economic
Opportunity Special Revenue Fund for the “Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG)” program for the 2021 program year.
Appropriates $2,500,000 for the 2021 program year of the Community Development
Block Grant based on its 5-year action plan and forecasted program income for
2021. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-22-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 20-1554 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en
bloc, carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-1462 A bill for an ordinance to amend, restate and supersede Ordinance
No. 1210, Series of 2020, assessing the annual costs of the continuing
care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Consolidated
Morrison Road Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the real
property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited.
Amends, restates and supersedes Ordinance No. 1210, Series of 2020, to approve
the 2021 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and
replacement of the Consolidated Morrison Road Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance
District correcting the City’s payment from $220.98 to $1,709.81 in Council District
3. The Committee approved filing item at its meeting on 12-15-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 20-1462 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)
20-1478 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of right-of-way at the
intersection of East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and North Moline
Street, without reservations.
Vacates a portion of right of way located at the west corner of East Martin Luther
King Jr. Boulevard and North Moline Street, without reservations in Council District
8. The Committee approved filing item at its meeting on 12-15-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 20-1478 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
20-1469 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and Regents of the University of Colorado for
residential and non-residential community corrections services.
Approves an agreement with the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center -
Addiction Research and Treatment Services for $5,000,000 and through 12-31-23 for
residential and non-residential community corrections services (SAFTY-202056981).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
1-19-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-16-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 20-1469 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en
bloc, carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Gilmore announced that tonight, there will be a required
public hearing on Council Bill 20-1456, designating 1272 Columbine Street
as a structure for preservation. Anyone wishing to speak on this matter must
go online to sign up during the recess of Council.
RECESS
Council took a recess.
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-1456 A bill for an ordinance designating 1272 Columbine Street as a
structure for preservation.
Approves an individual Denver landmark designation for property located at 1272
Columbine Street in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 12-15-20.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:02 p.m., Council
President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 20-1456. JoVonne
Fitzgerald, Anne Levinsky, 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. Kara Hahn of
Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 20-1456 be placed upon final consideration and do pass. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Gilmore announced that on Monday, February 8, 2021,
Council will hold a required public hearing on 20-0888, relating to the
Denver Zoning Code updating household regulations, consolidating
residential care uses, and establishing a new congregate living use category
(also known as the “Group Living Text Amendment”).
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ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Gilmore
adjourned the meeting at 6:28 p.m.
President
Attested by me with the Corporate Seal of the City and County of Denver
Clerk and Recorder, Ex-Officio Clerk
of the City and County of Denver
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Agenda
City Council Meeting of Monday, January 11, 2021
City and County of Denver
Robin Kniech........................At Large Paul Kashmann..................District 6
Deborah “Debbie” Ortega.......At Large Jolon Clark.........................District 7
Amanda P. Sandoval.............District 1 Christopher Herndon...........District 8
Kevin Flynn.........................District 2 Candi CdeBaca...................District 9
Jamie Torres.......................District 3 Chris Hinds.......................District 10
Kendra Black.......................District 4 Stacie Gilmore...................District 11
Amanda Sawyer..................District 5 Mar'quasa Hopson..............Secretary
Room 450
City & County Building
1437 Bannock Street
Denver CO 80202
Phone: 720-337-2000
Email: dencc@denvergov.org
City Council Agenda Monday, January 11, 2021
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
21-0001 Minutes of Monday, January 4, 2021
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
RESOLUTIONS
City Council - Direct Files
21-0022 A resolution extending the declaration of local disaster filed with
the clerk and recorder to February 22, 2021.
Extends the emergency declaration related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Councilmember Gilmore approved filing this bill on 1-5-21.
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
20-1544 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and Oracle America, Inc. concerning the
purchase of software, licenses and cloud services for Denver International
Airport.
Approves a purchase order with Oracle America, Inc. for $753,660.90 for the
purchase of Primavera and AutoVue software, licenses and cloud services for Denver
International Airport (PO-00094048). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 2-1-21. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 12-23-20.
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20-1569 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and Hill Enterprises, Inc.
concerning unleaded and diesel fuel, citywide.
Approves a master purchase order with Hill Enterprises, Inc. for $50,000,000 and for
one year, with four optional one-year renewals, for unleaded and diesel fuel,
citywide (SC-00005487). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 2-1-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 12-30-20.
Finance & Governance Committee
20-1568 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and Parella Printing Company,
d/b/a Pyramid Print & Graphics, for printing services to include business
cards, various forms and calendars.
Approves a master purchase order with Parella Printing Company, doing business as
Pyramid Print & Graphics, for $900,000 and through 5-31-22, with an option to
extend for one year, to provide printing services including business cards, various
forms, and calendars (SC-00005484). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 2-1-21. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 12-29-20.
20-1571 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendment to
Emergency Occupancy Agreement between the City and County of Denver
and MHF Denver Manager V, LLC as agent for MHF Denver Operating V, LLC
d/b/a Hampton Inn & Suites Denver-Downtown, to provide housing for
individuals experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 health crisis.
Amends an occupancy agreement with MHF Denver Manager V, LLC as an agent for
DHF Denver Operating V, LLC Doing business as Hampton Inn and Suites
Denver-Downtown, by adding $1,776,515 for a new total of $4,599,225 and two
months for a new end date of 2-28-21, with an option to extend up to an additional 4
months, to provide 151 rooms to people experiencing homelessness during the
COVID-19 crisis, in Council District 10 (FINAN-202057182-02). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-1-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-29-20.
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20-1572 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendment to
Emergency Occupancy Agreement between the City and County of Denver
and JBK Hotels, LLC to provide temporary housing for individuals
experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 health crisis.
Amends an occupancy agreement with JBK Hotels, LLC, doing business as Aloft by
adding $2,407,300 for a new total of $5,965,800 and two months for a new end date
of 2-28-21, with an option to extend up to an additional 4 months, to provide 140
rooms to people experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 crisis, in Council
District 9 (FINAN-202057157-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 2-1-21. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 12-29-20.
20-1573 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and JBK Hotels, LLC dba Aloft to
provide food services to those people experiencing homelessness during
the COVID-19 crisis staying at a hotel in Council District 9.
Amends a food service agreement with JBK Hotels, LLC, doing business as Aloft, by
adding $633,500 for a new total of $1,418,200 and two months for a new end date
of 2-28-21, with an option to extend up to an additional 4 months, to provide food
services to those people experiencing homelessness during the COVID 19 crisis
staying at a hotel in Council District 9 (FINAN-202057167-02). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-1-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-29-20.
20-1579 A resolution approving the Council appointment of Dr. Jon
Braverman to the Deferred Compensation Plan Committee.
Approving the Council appointment of Dr. Jon Braverman to the Deferred
Compensation Plan Committee. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 1-5-21.
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-1451 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Wilson and Company, Inc.
Engineers & Architects for rail consolidation at the National Western
Center.
Amends a contract with Wilson and Company by adding one year for a new end date
of 12-31-21 to align the contract date with the completion of work on the rail
consolidation at the National Western Center in Council District 9. No change to
contract amount (201840631). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 2-1-21. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 12-8-20.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
20-1310 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and AECOM Technical Services, Inc. to provide
on-call environmental consulting services.
Approves a contract with AECOM Technical 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-202056459-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 2-1-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-11-20.
20-1526 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Family Homestead for to
provide emergency transitional housing and case management to families
experiencing homelessness, including securing financial stability and
obtaining long-term housing.
Amends a contract with Family Homestead by adding $207,748 for a new total of
$905,336 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-21 to provide emergency
transitional housing and case management to families experiencing homelessness,
including securing financial stability and obtaining long-term housing citywide
(SOCSV-2017-32514-04; SOCSV-202056552-04). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-1-21. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-16-20.
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20-1532 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Epicenter Innovation, LLC to
provide on-call emergency COVID-19 response consulting services.
Amends a contract with Epicenter Innovation, LLC, by adding $300,000 for a new
total of $750,000, adding approximately five months for a new end date of
08/31/2021 and updating the scope of work to include additional on-call services and
incident command consulting related to the COVID-19 crisis, citywide
(ENVHL-202054218). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 2-1-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 12-16-20.
20-1533 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Non-profit
Development Center d/b/a Harm Reduction Action Center for Syringe
Access Services, citywide.
Amends a contract with Colorado Non-profit Development Center, doing business as
Harm Reduction Action Center, by adding $239,376 for a new total of $718,199 and
one year for a new end date of 12-31-21 for syringe access services, citywide
(ENVHL-20205701). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 2-1-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 12-16-20.
20-1559 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
Caring for Denver Foundation concerning the “Reaching Our Communities
and Kids (ROCK)” program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with Caring for Denver Foundation for $539,000
and through 7-31-23 to fund the Reaching Our Communities and Kids (ROCK)
Project which will expand access to school and/or community-based mental
health and substance misuse services, citywide (SAFTY-202056974). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
2-1-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-30-20.
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BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
20-1565 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 by creating new pay grades and ranges,
creating the new classifications of Management Analyst Staff Hourly and Claims
Adjuster Associate, and changing the titles and pay grades of various classifications.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-29-20.
20-1566 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 by changing the pay grades and ranges of
the Internal Auditor classifications. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 12-29-20.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-0888 A bill for an ordinance relating to the Denver Zoning Code
updating household regulations, consolidating residential care uses, and
establishing a new congregate living use category.
Approves Denver Zoning Code Text Amendment #8 to update the way the code
regulates households, consolidate residential care uses into a single system
regulated by size rather than by population served, and establish a new congregate
living use category that allows for the evolution of residential uses that are not in
conventional dwelling units. Also known as the “Group Living Text Amendment.” If
ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 2-8-21. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-22-20.
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
20-1524 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the Public
Health Special Revenue Fund Series for the “Community Health Promotion
Donations” program.
Establishes the “Community Health Promotion Donations” Fund in the Public Health
Special Revenue Fund Series to receive and administer donations that support the
Department of Public Health and Environment’s community health programs. The
Committee approved filing item at its meeting on 12-15-20.
20-1534 A bill for an ordinance designating certain properties as being
required for public use and authorizing use and acquisition thereof by
negotiation or through condemnation proceedings of fee simple, easement
and other interests, including any rights and interests related or
appurtenant to properties designated as needed for the Sand Creek
Project.
Grants the authority to acquire through negotiated purchase or condemnation any
property interest as needed in support the Sand Creek Project, including easement
interests, access rights, improvements, buildings, fixtures, licenses, permits and
other appurtenances, for the portion of the vacated North Ulster Street right of way
located at 8101 E. 40th Avenue in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 12-15-20.
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20-1535 A bill for an ordinance designating certain properties as being
required for public use and authorizing use and acquisition thereof by
negotiation or through condemnation proceedings of fee simple, easement
and other interests, including any rights and interests related or
appurtenant to properties designated as needed for the traffic and
pedestrian safety improvement project at the intersections of East 6th
Avenue and North Downing Street and South Marion Parkway and East
Virginia Avenue.
Grants the authority to acquire through negotiated purchase or condemnation any
property interest as needed in support traffic signal and ADA improvements,
including easement interests, access rights, improvements, buildings, fixtures,
licenses, permits and other appurtenances, located at the intersections of the
southeast corner of East 6th Avenue and North Downing Street and at the northeast
corner of South Marion Parkway and East Virginia Avenue in Council Districts 6 and
10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-15-20.
20-1554 A bill for an ordinance authorizing expenditures in the Economic
Opportunity Special Revenue Fund for the “Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG)” program for the 2021 program year.
Appropriates $2,500,000 for the 2021 program year of the Community Development
Block Grant based on its 5-year action plan and forecasted program income for
2021. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-22-20.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-1462 A bill for an ordinance to amend, restate and supersede Ordinance
No. 1210, Series of 2020, assessing the annual costs of the continuing
care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Consolidated
Morrison Road Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the real
property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited.
Amends, restates and supersedes Ordinance No. 1210, Series of 2020, to approve
the 2021 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and
replacement of the Consolidated Morrison Road Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance
District correcting the City’s payment from $220.98 to $1,709.81 in Council District
3. The Committee approved filing item at its meeting on 12-15-20.
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20-1478 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of right-of-way at the
intersection of East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and North Moline
Street, without reservations.
Vacates a portion of right of way located at the west corner of East Martin Luther
King Jr. Boulevard and North Moline Street, without reservations in Council District
8. The Committee approved filing item at its meeting on 12-15-20.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
20-1469 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and Regents of the University of Colorado for
residential and non-residential community corrections services.
Approves an agreement with the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center -
Addiction Research and Treatment Services for $5,000,000 and through 12-31-23 for
residential and non-residential community corrections services (SAFTY-202056981).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
1-19-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-16-20.
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Gilmore announced that tonight, there will be a required
public hearing on Council Bill 20-1456, designating 1272 Columbine Street
as a structure for preservation. Anyone wishing to speak on this matter
must go online to sign up during the recess of Council.
RECESS
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR
SESSION
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-1456 A bill for an ordinance designating 1272 Columbine Street as a
structure for preservation.
Approves an individual Denver landmark designation for property located at 1272
Columbine Street in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 12-15-20.
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Gilmore announced that on Monday, February 8, 2021,
Council will hold a required public hearing on 20-0888, relating to the
Denver Zoning Code updating household regulations, consolidating
residential care uses, and establishing a new congregate living use category
(also known as the “Group Living Text Amendment”).
ADJOURN
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PENDING
FOR 1-19-21:
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 12-8-20.
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 12-1-20.
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 12-8-20.
Final Consideration 1-19-21 | Required Public Hearing
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FOR 2-1-21:
20-1457 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4680
North Quitman Street in Berkeley.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1, located
at 4680 Quitman Street in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 12-15-20.
20-1471 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3217
East Yale Way in University Park.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-D to E-SU-D1 (allows for
an accessory dwelling unit), located at 3217 East Yale Way in Council District 6. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-15-20.
20-1477 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4144
North Hooker Street in Berkeley.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1 (allows for
an accessory dwelling unit), located at 4144 Hooker Street in Council District 1. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-15-20.
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