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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, February 22, 2021 5:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Sandoval led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Councilmember Sandoval 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 21-0202 Minutes of Tuesday, February 16, 2021 The minutes of Tuesday, February 16, 2021 were distributed to members of Council. Council President Gilmore ordered the minutes approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilmembers Sandoval and Gilmore offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS 21-0207 A letter dated February 22, 2021, from Brendan J. Hanlon, Manager of Finance, notifying City Council of the Department of Finance’s intent to issue City and County of Denver Dedicated Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2021A-B, in a par amount not to exceed $273.83 million. Communication 21-0207 was received and filed. Filed PROCLAMATIONS 21-0206 A Proclamation Honoring Denver’s First Three Black Female Police Officers. A motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Proclamation 21-0206 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 LATE FILINGS - RESOLUTIONS City Council - Direct Files 21-0212 A resolution extending the declaration of local disaster filed with the clerk and recorder to March 22, 2021. Extends the local disaster emergency declaration. Councilmember Gilmore approved direct filing this item and approved its late filing on 2-18-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that the rules of procedure be suspended to allow Council Resolution 21-0212 as a late filing. The motion carried by the following vote: Rules of procedure suspended to allow late filing Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT Items called out for a separate vote: RESOLUTIONS Finance & Governance Committee 21-0109 AS AMENDED a resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment to the West Colfax Business Improvement District Board of Directors. Approves the Mayoral reappointment of Tomas DeFrancia to the West Colfax Business Improvement District Board of Directors for a term effective immediately and expiring 3-31-23 or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-9-21. Amended 2-22-21 to clarify that the appointee is appointed to the West Colfax Business Improvement District Board of Directors. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 21-0109 be adopted, was followed by a motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0109 be amended in the following particulars: '"On page 1, line 5, strike “Colfax” and replace with “West Colfax”; and On page 1, line 9, strike “Colfax” and replace with “West Colfax”.' to clarify the that the appointee is appointed to the West Colfax Business Improvement District Board of Directors. The motion to amend carried by the following vote: Amended Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-0109 be adopted as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted as amended Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 2 BLOCK VOTE A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, 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 21-0212 A resolution extending the declaration of local disaster filed with the clerk and recorder to March 22, 2021. Extends the local disaster emergency declaration. Councilmember Gilmore approved direct filing this item and approved its late filing on 2-18-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0087 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 21-0123 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Marsh USA, Inc. concerning brokerage services for a Rolling Owner Controlled Insurance Policy for the construction projects at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with Marsh USA, Inc. for $11,886,260 and for five years to serve as an insurance broker for a Rolling Owner Controlled Insurance Program (ROCIP) and be responsible for designing, marketing, negotiating and implementing insurance coverages and providing administrative, loss control, claims management, and stewardship/performance reporting services for Construction Projects occurring 2020 - 2025 at Denver International Airport (202054510). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-15-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-10-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0123 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 21-0127 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Restaurant Foundation to launch a relief grant program for Denver residents who are working in food service and hospitality industries and experiencing hardships as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Approves a contract with the Colorado Restaurant Foundation for $860,000 and through 12-31-21 to launch a relief grant program for Denver residents who are working in food service and hospitality industries and experiencing hardships as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic (OEDEV-202157393-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-15-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-10-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0127 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 21-0081 A resolution approving a proposed Amended Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Transwest Freightliner, LLC d/b/a ATTP to extend the term and to add additional funds to provide parts for medium/heavy equipment and trailers. Amends a master purchase order with Trans-West Freightliner, LLC doing business as All Truck and Trailer Parts, by adding $500,000 for a new total of $1,150,000 and two years for a new end date of 6-30-23 to provide parts for the City’s medium and heavy duty vehicles, including assorted trucks, trailers, and various equipment (SC-00003198). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-15-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-2-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0081 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 21-0110 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments to the Civil Service Commission. Approves the Mayoral reappointment of Kevin Duncan and the Mayoral appointment of Rufina A. Hernandez to the Civil Service Commission for terms effective immediately and expiring 12-31-23 or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-9-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0110 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) 21-0119 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment and appointments to the Denver African American Commission. Approves the following Mayoral reappointment and appointments to the Denver African American Commission: reappointment of Ryan Simon for a term effective immediately and expiring 9-26-23 or until a successor is duly appointed; appointments of Fatuma Emmad and Natacha M. Hutchinson Gutierrez for terms effective immediately and expiring 9-26-23 or until a successor is duly appointed; appointments of Sarah Woodson and LaToya Petty for terms effective immediately and expiring 9-26-24 or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-9-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0119 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) 21-0120 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments and appointments to the Denver American Indian Commission. Approves the following Mayoral reappointments and appointments to the Denver American Indian Commission: reappointments of Chenoa Crowshoe-Patterson, Donna Chrisjohn and Jonathan Nelson for terms effective immediately and expiring 7-11-24 or until a successor is duly appointed; appointments of Thomas Allen and Shawna Maher for terms effective immediately and expiring 7-11-22 or until a successor is duly appointed; appointments of Joshua Emerson, Richard Henson and Queana Maher for terms effective immediately and expiring 7-11-23 or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-9-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0120 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) 21-0121 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Preschool Program Board of Directors. Approves the Mayoral appointment of Samantha Jacobson to the Denver Preschool Program Board of Directors for a term effective immediately and expiring 12-31-23 or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-9-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0121 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) 21-0122 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Latino Commission. Approves the Mayoral appointments of Julian Martinez, David Gonzalo Rojas Vintimilla, Marlene DeLaRosa and David Gilbert Olguin to the Latino Commission for terms effective immediately and expiring 1-01-23 or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-9-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0122 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) 21-0133 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendment to Emergency Occupancy Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Keys of Denver Hospitality, LLC to provide temporary housing for individuals experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 health crisis. Amends an agreement with Keys of Denver Hospitality, LLC by adding $1,405,000 for a new total of $2,489,050 and one month for a new end date of 2-28-21, with an option to extend on a monthly basis through the end of June 2021, for 145 rooms for people experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic, in Council District 10 (FINAN-202056773-01; FINAN-202157688-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-15-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-9-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0133 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 6 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 21-0072 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and BT Construction, Inc. for East 16th Avenue storm sewer improvements in Council Districts 8 and 9. Approves a contract with BT Construction, Inc. for $14,020,708.43 and for one year for East 16th Avenue storm sewer improvements in Council Districts 8 and 9 (202056022). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-15-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-2-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0072 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) 21-0124 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as South Quebec Street at the intersection of South Quebec Street and South Parker Road. Dedicates a parcel of land as South Quebec Street, located near the intersection of South Quebec Street and South Parker Road in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-9-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0124 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) 21-0125 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as South Parker Road near the intersection of South Quebec Street and South Parker Road. Dedicates a parcel of land as South Parker Road, located near the intersection of South Quebec Street and South Parker Road in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-9-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0125 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 21-0128 A resolution approving a proposed License Agreement and Covenant between the City and County of Denver and Kevin Carr to provide maintenance and continued access to 17761 West Alameda Parkway. Approves a license agreement with Kevin Carr in perpetuity for maintenance of a private access road from Alameda Parkway to the property at 17761 West Alameda Parkway in Jefferson County (202055644). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-15-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-9-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0128 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 21-0087 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. for administration of the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA) Program. Approves a contract with Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. for $1,533,600 and through 12-31-21 for administration of the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA) program (HOST-202157451). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-15-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-3-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0087 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 21-0131 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City and County of Denver and BVS Sliver, LLC for the sale of vacant land located at 4889 South Quebec Street. Approves a purchase and sale agreement with BVS Sliver, LLC for $55,200 to sell approximately 2,208 square feet of surplus vacant land located at 4889 South Quebec Street in Council District 4 (FINAN-202057320). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-15-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-9-21. Council Bill 21-0131 was ordered published Ordered published Page 8 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 21-0130 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Revival and Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority, for access and availability of evidence-based treatment services to Denver's homeless population, recently released from detox, citywide. Amends an agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority by adding $175,002 for a new total of $1,574,986 and six months for a new end date of 6-30-21 for access and availability of evidence-based treatment services to Denver's homeless population, recently released from detox, citywide (201631694-04; HOST 202057283-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-15-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-10-21. Council Bill 21-0130 was ordered published Ordered published BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 21-0079 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) 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 21-0094 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 9 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 21-0068 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 RECESS Council did not take a recess. COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Page 10 ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 6:00 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 11