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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2021 5:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Kashmann led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Councilmember Kashmann led the Land Acknowledgement. ROLL CALL Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer (11) Absent: Hinds, Torres (2) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 21-0170 Minutes of Monday, February 8, 2021 The minutes of Monday, February 8, 2021 were distributed to members of Council. Council President Gilmore ordered the minutes approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council members CdeBaca, Herndon, Sawyer and Kniech offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT Items called out for a separate vote: RESOLUTIONS Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 21-0084 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Hitachi Vantara, LLC to increase compensation, extend the term and amend a provision regarding the Denver Police High Activity Observation (HALO) video and surveillance system. Amends a contract with Hitachi Vantara, LLC by adding $144,200 for a new total of $2,447,569 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-21 for support and maintenance of the Denver Police High Activity Observation (HALO) video and surveillance system (POLIC-202057090). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-3-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0084 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer (10) Page 1 Nay: CdeBaca (1) Absent: Hinds, Torres (2) 21-0088 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Northeast Denver Housing Center, Inc. for administration of the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA) Program. Approves a contract with Northeast Denver Housing Center, Inc. for $1,533,600 and through 12-31-21 for administration of the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA) program (HOST-202157450). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-3-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0088 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds, Torres (2) Abstain: Ortega (1) 21-0090 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Village Collaborative to fund two Safe Outdoor Space sites with amenities and services that provide outdoor accommodation for up to 100 households. Approves a contract with Colorado Village Collaborative for $899,569 and through 12-31-21 to fund two Safe Outdoor Space (SOS) sites, with amenities and services that provide outdoor accommodation for up to 100 households (HOST-202157407). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-3-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0090 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval (10) Nay: Sawyer (1) Absent: Hinds, Torres (2) BLOCK VOTE A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, 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, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds, Torres (2) Page 2 RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 21-0051 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) to provide rent abatement for the months of November and December 2020 due to impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. Amends an agreement with The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) to provide DCPA rent abatement for the months of November and December 2020 due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic (FINAN-201843731-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-3-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0051 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds, Torres (2) 21-0052 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Symphony Association to modify rights concerning use of Boettcher Concert Hall and allow for prorated rent based on actual usage. Amends a contract with the Colorado Symphony Association to modify rights concerning use of Boettcher Concert Hall and provide for prorated rent based on actual usage from 1-01-21 through 6-30-21 (THTRS-201839929-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-3-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0052 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds, Torres (2) Page 3 21-0075 A resolution approving a First Amendment to a Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Nachurs Alpine Solutions, LLC concerning the purchase of runway deicer at Denver International Airport. Amends a master purchase order with Nachurs Alpine Solutions, LLC by adding $7,000,000 for a new total of $16,000,000 and one year for a new end date of 5-31-22 for the purchase of runway deicer at Denver International Airport (SC-00002980). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-3-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0075 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds, Torres (2) 21-0077 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and TMA Construction Supply, LLC concerning the purchase of T545 concrete repair for runways and taxiways at Denver International Airport. Approves a master purchase order with TMA Construction Supply, LLC for $900,000 and for one year, with two optional one-year renewals, for the purchase of T545 Concrete Repair for runways and taxiways at Denver International Airport (SC-00005574). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-3-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0077 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds, Torres (2) Page 4 Finance & Governance Committee 21-0069 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Tourism Improvement District Board of Directors. Approves the Mayoral appointment of Eric Walters to the Tourism Improvement District Board of Directors for a term effective immediately and expiring 8-31-23 or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-2-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0069 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds, Torres (2) 21-0099 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendatory Lease Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Legal Services for the lease of property located in the Denver City and County Building. Amends a lease with Colorado Legal Services by adding $50 for a new total of $53 and five years for a new end date of 10-31-23 and relocating the tenant from the fourth floor to the first floor of the City and County Building due to upcoming construction projects (FINAN-202056476-01; 201843189-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-2-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0099 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds, Torres (2) Page 5 21-0101 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the United States of America concerning the “Emergency Rental Assistance” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the United States Department of the Treasury to receive $21,884,992.10 in Emergency Rental Assistance funds to assist households that are unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic (HOST-202157622). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-2-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0101 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds, Torres (2) 21-0102 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments to the Denver Commission on Aging. Approves the following Mayoral reappointments to the Denver Commission on Aging: Adam Dempsey, Doug Krug and Barbara Walkosz for terms effective immediately and expiring 8-31-22 or until a successor is duly appointed; R. Tony Smith and Michal Eduardo Cortes for terms effective immediately and expiring 8-31-23 or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-2-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0102 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds, Torres (2) Page 6 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 21-0037 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc. for the reconstruction of pedestrian ramps, construction of bulbouts and construction of new traffic signals at 5th Avenue and Broadway and 5th Avenue and Lincoln Street intersections in Council District 7. Approves a contract with Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc. for $759,321.25 and for 210 days for the reconstruction of pedestrian ramps, construction of bulbouts and construction of new traffic signals at 5th Avenue and Broadway and 5th Avenue and Lincoln Street intersections in Council District 7 (202056485). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-19-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0037 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds, Torres (2) 21-0067 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Birdseed Collective to extend the term. Amends an agreement with Birdseed Collective by adding three months for a new end date of 5-31-23 for occupying and providing programming at the former Globeville Recreation Center in Council District 9. No change to agreement amount (201842732; 202057080). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-2-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0067 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds, Torres (2) Page 7 21-0073 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Lumin8 Transportation Technologies, LLC doing business as W.L. Contractors, LLC for the reconstruction of traffic signals located at Yosemite Street and I-225 in Council District 4. Approves a contract with Lumin8 Transportation Technologies, LLC, doing business as W.L. Contractors, LLC, for $1,178,832 and for 360 days for the reconstruction of traffic signals located at Yosemite Street and I-225 in Council District 4 (202056331). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-2-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0073 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds, Torres (2) 21-0074 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado Department of Transportation concerning the “Denver Passive Pedestrian Detection” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for $926,766 of CDOT funds and $231,691 of City funds and through 12-17-30 to deploy infrared cameras for passive pedestrian detection at 17 intersections in pedestrian-heavy areas, citywide (202157405). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-2-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0074 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds, Torres (2) Page 8 21-0080 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Mark Young Construction, LLC for the construction of a new, state-of-the-art swimming pool, bath house, and pump house at the Congress Park Pool as part of the Elevate Denver Bond program in Council District 10. Approves a contract with Mark Young Construction, LLC for $6,161,444 and for 335 days for the construction of a new, state-of-the-art swimming pool, bath house, and pump house at the Congress Park Pool as part of the Elevate Denver Bond program in Council District 10 (DOTI-202056411). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-2-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0080 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds, Torres (2) 21-0085 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of Denver Gateway Center Filing No. 7. Approves a subdivision plat for Denver Gateway Center Filing No. 7, located between East 62nd Avenue and East 64th Avenue, and North Tower Road and North Dunkirk Street in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-2-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0085 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds, Torres (2) Page 9 21-0095 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and HKS, Inc. to address design modifications related to the Stockyard Events Center and Stock Yards at the National Western Center. Amends a contract with HKS Architects, Inc. by adding $380,620 for a new total of $3,367,352.97 for additional design services for infrastructure and regulatory requirements at the Stockyards Event Center and adjacent Stockyards at the National Western Center in Council District 9. No change to contract duration (201845050). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-2-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0095 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds, Torres (2) 21-0097 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and CTM, Inc. to extend the term. Amends a contract with CTM, Inc. by adding 69 days for a new end date of 4-15-21 for on-call tree planting and watering services, citywide. No change to contract amount (201946982; 202157403). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-2-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0097 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds, Torres (2) Page 10 21-0098 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and TigerTree, Inc. to extend the term. Amends a contract with TigerTree, Inc. by adding 69 days for a new end date of 4-15-21 for on-call tree planting and watering services, citywide. No change to contract amount (201947201; 202157381). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-2-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0098 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds, Torres (2) 21-0100 A resolution approving a proposed License Agreement between the City and County of Denver and T-Mobile West Corporation to locate cellular antennas on existing radio tower. Approves a license agreement with T-Mobile West Corporation for $222,983.64 and for five years to locate cellular antennas on the existing radio tower at Denver Fire Department Station #20 at 501 Knox Court in Council District 3 (FINAN-202053847-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-2-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0100 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds, Torres (2) Page 11 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 21-0054 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Ferkham, Inc. d/b/a Extreme Towing & Recovery, for comprehensive towing services. Amends a contract with Ferkham, Inc. doing business as Extreme Towing & Recovery, by adding $1,500,000 for a new total of $8,600,000 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-21 to provide comprehensive towing services for the Denver Police Department, Denver Sheriff’s Department, Denver Right of Way Enforcement and other city agencies (POLIC-201627602-03; POLIC-201951333). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-3-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0054 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds, Torres (2) 21-0086 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Legal Services, Inc. for eviction legal assistance to eligible households in the City and County of Denver. Approves a contract with Colorado Legal Services for $1,112,520 and through 12-31-23 for eviction legal assistance, citywide (HOST-202157453). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-3-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0086 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds, Torres (2) Page 12 21-0089 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Bayaud Enterprises, Inc. to provide Employment Services including administration of the Denver Day Works (DDW) Program. Approves a contract with Bayaud Enterprises, Inc. for $705,300 and through 12-31-21 to provide Employment Services including administration of the Denver Day Works (DDW) Program (HOST-202057225). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-3-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0089 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds, Torres (2) 21-0092 A resolution approving a proposed Revival And Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Bayaud Enterprises, Inc. for to provide additional shelter staffing, client transportation and meal delivery support for auxiliary shelters during the COVID-19 emergency. Amends a contract with Bayaud Enterprises, Inc. by adding $1,938,288 for a new total of $3,451,165 and six months for a new end date of 6-30-21 to provide additional shelter staffing, client transportation and meal delivery support for auxiliary shelters during the COVID-19 emergency (HOST-202055551-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-3-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0092 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds, Torres (2) BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Finance & Governance Committee 21-0079 A bill for an ordinance adding a new section 2-6 to Article 1, Chapter 2, formally recognizing Juneteenth. Amends Article I, Chapter 2 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to add a new section 2.6 recognizing observance of Juneteenth in Denver. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-2-21. Council Bill 21-0079 was ordered published Ordered published Page 13 21-0094 A bill for an ordinance authorizing expenditures in the General Government Special Revenue Fund based on a letter of intent from the United States of America to award funding to the City and County of Denver for the “Denver Great Kids Head Start FY 2021-2022” program. Appropriates $10,017,363 based on a letter of intent from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to fund the Denver Great Kids Head Start Grant program for program year 2021-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-2-21. Council Bill 21-0094 was ordered published Ordered published Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 21-0068 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed License and Agreement between the City and County of Denver and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, for the reestablishment of a weather observation station at Sand Creek Uplands open space, formally Stapleton Airport. Approves a zero-dollar agreement with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration through 7-31-39 for the reestablishment of a weather observation station at Sand Creek Uplands open space, formally Stapleton Airport in Council District 8 (202056864). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-2-21. Council Bill 21-0068 was ordered published Ordered published 21-0083 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2650 Arkins Court, 3205 Denargo Street, 3280 Denargo Street, and 2700 Wewatta Way in Five Points. Approves a map amendment to rezone properties from R-MU-30 with waivers & conditions; I-A UO-2; I-B UO-2; and PUD 605 to C-MX-8 DO-7; C-MX-12 DO-7; C-MX-16 DO-7; C-MX-20 DO-7 (various zonings to urban center, mixed-use with overlays), located at 2650 Arkins Court, 3205 and 3280 Denargo Street, and 2700 Wewatta Way in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-2-21. Final Consideration 3-15-21 | Required Public Hearing Council Bill 21-0083 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 3-15-21 Ordered published with a future required public hearing Page 14 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 21-0059 A bill for an ordinance amending Article XI, Chapter 53 of the Revised Municipal Code of the City and County of Denver concerning real property tax assistance to low- income property owners or tenants. Amends Article XI, Chapter 53 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to expand and simplify eligibility requirements for the property tax relief program for qualified Denver property owners or tenants. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-27-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 21-0059 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, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds, Torres (2) PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Gilmore announced that tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 20-1424, changing the zoning classification for 753 South Downing Street in Washington Park West; a required public hearing on Council Bill 20-1561, changing the zoning classification for 925 South Pennsylvania Street in Washington Park West; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0006, changing the zoning classification for 2112 South Emerson Street in Rosedale. 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 15 PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION 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. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:24 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 20-1424. Kirstin Michel, John Ferguson, Carolyn Diana, Greg Holm, Jim Hartman, David Hagan, Jesse Parris, Steven Tawresey and Tess Dougherty signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Janet McIntyre, Chris Miller, Roy Penny and Gertie Grant 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 Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 20-1424 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, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sawyer (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds, Sandoval, Torres (3) 20-1561 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 925 South Pennsylvania Street in Washington Park West. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-B to U-SU-A1 (allows for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 925 South Pennsylvania Street in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-5-21. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 7:21 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 20-1561. Adam Hevenor, Gertie Grant and Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Fran Penafiel of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 20-1561 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, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sawyer (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds, Sandoval, Torres (3) Page 16 21-0006 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2112 South Emerson Street in Rosedale. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-B to E-SU-B1 (allows for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 2112 South Emerson Street in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-5-21. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 7:34 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 21-0006. Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Libbie Kaiser of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 21-0006 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, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sawyer (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds, Sandoval, Torres (3) PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Gilmore announced that on Monday, March 15, 2021, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0083, changing the zoning classification for 2650 Arkins Court, 3205 Denargo Street, 3280 Denargo Street, and 2700 Wewatta Way in Five Points. Any protests against Council Bill 21-0083 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, March 8, 2021. Page 17 ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. President Attested by me with the Corporate Seal of the City and County of Denver Clerk and Recorder, Ex-Officio Clerk of the City and County of Denver Page 18