City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · March 1, 2021
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, March 1, 2021 5:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Flynn led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Councilmember Flynn 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
21-0223 Minutes of Monday, February 22, 2021
The minutes of Monday, February 22, 2021 were distributed to members of Council.
Council President Gilmore ordered the minutes approved.
Approved
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmembers Flynn, Hinds and Gilmore offered announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
21-0231 A proclamation honoring Craig Carter for 32 years of service to the City and
County of Denver.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Proclamation 21-0231 be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Approved
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
Items called out for a separate vote:
RESOLUTIONS
Finance & Governance Committee
21-0112 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between
the City and County of Denver and L.N. Curtis And Sons for uniforms and
uniform accessories for the Denver Police Department.
Approves a master purchase order with L.N. Curtis and Sons, doing business as
Curtis Blue Line, for $600,000 and for three years, with two one-year options to
renew, to purchase uniforms and uniform accessories for the Denver Police
Department (SC-00005253). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 3-22-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 2-16-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0112 be adopted. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: CdeBaca (1)
21-0113 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between
the City and County of Denver and Skaggs Companies, Inc. for uniforms
and uniform accessories for the Denver Police Department.
Approves a master purchase order with Skaggs Companies for $500,000 and for
three years, with two one-year options to renew, to purchase uniforms and uniform
accessories for the Denver Police Department (SC-00005293O). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-22-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-16-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0113 be adopted. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: CdeBaca (1)
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-0131 be placed upon final consideration and do pass. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: CdeBaca (1)
BLOCK VOTE
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, 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
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
21-0155 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Idemia Identity & Security USA concerning a
space lease in the main terminal at Denver International Airport.
Approves a lease agreement with Idemia Identity & Security USA for rates and
charges and for two years, with three one-year options to extend, to lease 781
square feet of space in the main terminal to provide Transportation Security
Administration (TSA) precheck enrollment services at Denver International Airport
(PLANE-202055031). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 3-22-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 2-17-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0155 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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Finance & Governance Committee
21-0126 A resolution approving a proposed Sixth Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Roth Property Maintenance,
LLC extending CARES Act funding for janitorial services at various
City-owned facilities.
Amends a contract with Roth Property Maintenance, LLC by adding two months for a
new end date of 4-30-21 and updates Exhibit A Scope of Work to revise the
contractor annual increase language for janitorial services at various City-owned
facilities. No change to contract amount (GENRL-202157411-00;
GENRL-201419545-06). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 3-22-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 2-9-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0126 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)
21-0129 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendment to The
Funding Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Friends of
Levitt Pavilion Denver for the construction of Levitt Pavilion in Ruby Hill
Park.
Amends an agreement with Friends of Levitt Pavilion Denver by adding three years
for a new end date of 3-01-35 and modifies the payment schedule due to the
impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in Council District 7 (201313796; 202157359).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
3-22-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-16-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0129 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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21-0153 A resolution approving and evidencing the intention of the City and
County of Denver, Colorado to issue an amount not to exceed $15,000,000
of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for 8315 E. Colfax Ave.
Declares the intent of the City to issue an amount not to exceed $15,000,000 of
Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Mercy Housing Mountain Plains, or its
affiliates, to support the construction of the 8315 East Colfax Avenue project, a new
affordable housing project located at 8315 East Colfax Avenue and 1500 Valentia
Street in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 2-16-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0153 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)
21-0164 A resolution approving a proposed Real Estate Donation Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Starr Peak Holdings, LLC for
the donation of real property located in Jefferson and Gilpin Counties for
park purposes.
Approves an agreement with Starr Peak Holdings, LLC for donation of 450 acres in
Jefferson and Gilpin Counties, known as Axton Ranch, to the city to establish a new
Denver Mountain Park, with $80,000 in transaction costs being paid by the city.
(FINAN-202157840). The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
2-16-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0164 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
21-0118 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as a public alley bounded by West 19th
Avenue, North Hooker Street, West 20th Avenue and North Grove Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as public alley, bounded by West
19th Avenue, North Hooker Street, West 20th Avenue and North Grove Street in
Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-9-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0118 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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21-0150 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as East Mississippi Drive near the
intersection of South Parker Road and East Mississippi Drive.
Dedicates a parcel of land as East Mississippi Drive, located near the intersection of
South Parker Road and East Mississippi Drive in Council District 5. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-16-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0150 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)
21-0154 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Chato's Concrete, LLC to provide concrete repairs to
curb, gutter, sidewalk, street and alley, citywide.
Approves a contract with Chato’s Concrete, LLC for $915,107 and for 300 days to
provide concrete repairs to curb, gutter, sidewalk, street and alley, citywide
(202057112). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 3-22-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
2-16-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0154 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
21-0091 A resolution approving a proposed Revival and Second Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Colorado
Coalition for Homeless to provide staffing for screening and triage at
shelters for people experiencing homelessness in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic.
Amends a contract with The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless by adding $386,769
for a new total of $1,193,230 and six months for a new end date of 6-30-21 to
provide staffing for screening and triage at shelters for people experiencing
homelessness in response to the COVID-19 pandemic (202057219-02). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-22-21.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-3-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0091 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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21-0093 A resolution approving a proposed Revival and Second Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Colorado
Coalition for Homeless to provide facility and personnel support for at least
810 hotel/motel rooms to serve people experiencing homelessness
throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amends a contract with The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless by adding
$10,188,773 for a new total of $27,163,346 and six months for a new end date of
6-30-21 to provide facility and personnel support for at least 810 hotel/motel rooms
to serve people experiencing homelessness throughout the COVID-19 pandemic
(202057215-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 3-22-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 2-3-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0093 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)
21-0096 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Pontem, LLC to provide on-call staffing and
project management of COVID-19 community testing sites under the
guidance and direction of the City.
Approves a contract with Pontem, LLC for $4,000,000 and through 6-30-21 to
provide on-call staffing and project management of COVID-19 community testing
sites under the guidance and direction of the City, citywide (202157522). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-22-21.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-3-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0096 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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21-0141 A resolution approving a proposed Service Agreement (E-Rate)
between the City and County of Denver and Comcast Cable
Communications Management, LLC for internet service to 26 Denver Public
Library branch locations.
Approves a contract with Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC for
$1,967,400 and for three years to provide internet services to 26 Denver Public
Library branch locations, citywide (BOOKS-202054708). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-22-21. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-17-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0141 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)
21-0143 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 Department of Health and Human Services
concerning the “Ryan White Part A FY21” program and the funding
therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services for $1,737,027 and through 2-28-22 concerning the Ryan White
grant program part A response to provide care, treatment, and supportive
services to persons living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant
Area (ENVHL-202157644-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 3-22-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 2-17-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0143 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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21-0160 A resolution approving a proposed Revival and Third Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Mile High United
Way, Inc. to provide transitional housing for youth between the ages of 18
and 24 through the Bridging the Gap Program (BTG), citywide.
Amends a contract with Mile High United Way, Inc. by adding $150,000 for a new
total of $606,225 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-21 to provide
transitional housing for youth between the ages of 18 and 24 through the Bridging
the Gap Program (BTG), citywide (HOST-202157595-03; 201738668-03). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-22-21.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-17-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0160 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)
21-0161 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Brothers Redevelopment, Inc.
to extend the term and add compensation to operate the Coronavirus
Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program.
Amends a contract with Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. by adding $750,000 for a new
total of $3,050,000 and one year and one day for a new end date of 12-31-21 to
operate the Coronavirus Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program
(HOST-202054984-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 3-22-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 2-17-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0161 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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BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
21-0142 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and the State of Colorado, Department of
Higher Education, by the State Board for Community Colleges and
Occupational Education for the use and benefit of the Community College of
Denver for activities for Workforce Initiatives relating to WORKNOW.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the Community College of Denver
for $565,750 and through 12-31-21 for activities in the Center for Workforce
Initiatives relating to WORKNOW, a collaborative workforce development initiative
to recruit, support and train local residents in construction and construction-related
careers, citywide (OEDEV-202057010-00). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-22-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 2-17-21.
Council Bill 21-0142 was ordered published
Ordered published
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-0156 A bill for an ordinance amending the Denver Zoning Code.
Approves text amendment #9 to the Denver Zoning Code to establish a new Active
Centers and Corridors Design Overlay zone district (DO-8), create consistency with
the Shopfront form across contexts, and make other associated amendments in
Articles 5, 9, and 13. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
2-16-21.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing 3-30-21
Council Bill 21-0156 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
3-30-21
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
21-0157 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for
multiple properties in Berkeley and Regis.
Approves a legislative map amendment to rezone multiple properties in the
Berkeley and Regis neighborhoods to apply the Active Centers and Corridors Design
Overlay zone district (DO-8) in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 2-16-21.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing 3-30-21
Council Bill 21-0157 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
3-30-21
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
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21-0158 A bill for an ordinance amending the Denver Zoning Code relating
to overlay districts.
Approves text amendment #10 to the Denver Zoning Code to establish a new
Bungalow Conservation Overlay zone district (CO-6), make associated amendments
in Articles 11 and 13, and amend the Potter Highlands Conservation Overlay (CO-4)
for clarity and correctness. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 2-16-21.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing 3-30-21
Council Bill 21-0158 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
3-30-21
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
21-0159 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for
Multiple Properties in Berkeley.
Approves a legislative map amendment to rezone multiple properties in the
Berkeley neighborhood from U-SU-C and U-SU-C1 to U-SU-C CO-6 and U-SU-C1
CO-6, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 2-16-21.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing 3-30-21
Council Bill 21-0159 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
3-30-21
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 21-0130 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 21-0015, changing the zoning classification for
1570, 1580, 1586, 1596 West Bayaud Avenue in Valverde; and, a required
public hearing on Council Bill 21-0017, changing the zoning classification for
1501 South Acoma Street in Overland. 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
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-0015 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1570,
1580, 1586, 1596 West Bayaud Avenue in Valverde.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from PUD 275 to E-TU-B (planned
development to urban edge, two-unit), located at 1570, 1580, 1586, and 1596 West
Bayaud Avenue in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 1-12-21.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:28 p.m., Council
President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 21-0015. Jesse Parris
and Michael Noda 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 Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Kashmann, that Council Bill 21-0015 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)
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21-0017 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1501
South Acoma Street in Overland.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from I-A, UO-2 to I-MX-5, UO-2
(industrial to industrial mixed-use), located at 1501 South Acoma Street in Council
District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-12-21.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:47 p.m., Council
President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 21-0017. Jesse Parris
and Brian Ferrer signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to
speak in opposition of the bill. Brandon Shaver of Community Planning and
Development delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Ortega, that Council Bill 21-0017 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 Tuesday, March 30, 2021,
Council will hold a combined public hearing on Council Bill 21-0156,
amending the Denver Zoning Code to establish a new Active Centers and
Corridors Design Overlay zone district, create consistency with the Shopfront
form across contexts, and make other associated amendments in Articles 5,
9 and 13- and Council Bill 21-0157, changing the zoning classification for
multiple properties in Berkeley and Regis; and, a combined public hearing
on Council Bill 21-0158, amending the Denver Zoning Code relating to
overlay districts to establish a new Bungalow Conservation Overlay zone
district, make associated amendments in Articles 11 and 13, and amend the
Potter Highlands Conservation Overlay for clarity and correctness- and
Council Bill 21-0159, changing the zoning classification for Multiple
Properties in Berkeley. Any protests against Council Bills 21-0157 or
21-0159 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on
Monday, March 22, 2021.
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ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Gilmore
adjourned the meeting at 7:16 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, March 1, 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
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City Council Agenda Monday, March 1, 2021
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
21-0223 Minutes of Monday, February 22, 2021
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
21-0231 A proclamation honoring Craig Carter for 32 years of service to the City
and County of Denver.
Sponsor Kashmann
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
21-0155 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Idemia Identity & Security USA concerning a
space lease in the main terminal at Denver International Airport.
Approves a lease agreement with Idemia Identity & Security USA for rates and
charges and for two years, with three one-year options to extend, to lease 781
square feet of space in the main terminal to provide Transportation Security
Administration (TSA) precheck enrollment services at Denver International Airport
(PLANE-202055031). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 3-22-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 2-17-21.
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Finance & Governance Committee
21-0112 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and L.N. Curtis And Sons for
uniforms and uniform accessories for the Denver Police Department.
Approves a master purchase order with L.N. Curtis and Sons, doing business as
Curtis Blue Line, for $600,000 and for three years, with two one-year options to
renew, to purchase uniforms and uniform accessories for the Denver Police
Department (SC-00005253). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 3-22-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 2-16-21.
21-0113 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and Skaggs Companies, Inc. for
uniforms and uniform accessories for the Denver Police Department.
Approves a master purchase order with Skaggs Companies for $500,000 and for
three years, with two one-year options to renew, to purchase uniforms and uniform
accessories for the Denver Police Department (SC-00005293O). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-22-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-16-21.
21-0126 A resolution approving a proposed Sixth Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Roth Property Maintenance,
LLC extending CARES Act funding for janitorial services at various
City-owned facilities.
Amends a contract with Roth Property Maintenance, LLC by adding two months for a
new end date of 4-30-21 and updates Exhibit A Scope of Work to revise the
contractor annual increase language for janitorial services at various City-owned
facilities. No change to contract amount (GENRL-202157411-00;
GENRL-201419545-06). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 3-22-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 2-9-21.
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21-0129 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendment to The
Funding Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Friends of
Levitt Pavilion Denver for the construction of Levitt Pavilion in Ruby Hill
Park.
Amends an agreement with Friends of Levitt Pavilion Denver by adding three years
for a new end date of 3-01-35 and modifies the payment schedule due to the
impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in Council District 7 (201313796; 202157359).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
3-22-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-16-21.
21-0153 A resolution approving and evidencing the intention of the City
and County of Denver, Colorado to issue an amount not to exceed
$15,000,000 of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for 8315 E. Colfax Ave.
Declares the intent of the City to issue an amount not to exceed $15,000,000 of
Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Mercy Housing Mountain Plains, or its
affiliates, to support the construction of the 8315 East Colfax Avenue project, a new
affordable housing project located at 8315 East Colfax Avenue and 1500 Valentia
Street in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 2-16-21.
21-0164 A resolution approving a proposed Real Estate Donation
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Starr Peak
Holdings, LLC for the donation of real property located in Jefferson and
Gilpin Counties for park purposes.
Approves an agreement with Starr Peak Holdings, LLC for donation of 450 acres in
Jefferson and Gilpin Counties, known as Axton Ranch, to the city to establish a new
Denver Mountain Park, with $80,000 in transaction costs being paid by the city.
(FINAN-202157840). The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
2-16-21.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-0118 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as a public alley bounded by West 19th
Avenue, North Hooker Street, West 20th Avenue and North Grove Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as public alley, bounded by West
19th Avenue, North Hooker Street, West 20th Avenue and North Grove Street in
Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-9-21.
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21-0150 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as East Mississippi Drive near the
intersection of South Parker Road and East Mississippi Drive.
Dedicates a parcel of land as East Mississippi Drive, located near the intersection of
South Parker Road and East Mississippi Drive in Council District 5. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-16-21.
21-0154 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Chato's Concrete, LLC to provide concrete repairs to
curb, gutter, sidewalk, street and alley, citywide.
Approves a contract with Chato’s Concrete, LLC for $915,107 and for 300 days to
provide concrete repairs to curb, gutter, sidewalk, street and alley, citywide
(202057112). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 3-22-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
2-16-21.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
21-0091 A resolution approving a proposed Revival and Second
Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The
Colorado Coalition for Homeless to provide staffing for screening and triage
at shelters for people experiencing homelessness in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic.
Amends a contract with The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless by adding $386,769
for a new total of $1,193,230 and six months for a new end date of 6-30-21 to
provide staffing for screening and triage at shelters for people experiencing
homelessness in response to the COVID-19 pandemic (202057219-02). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-22-21.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-3-21.
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21-0093 A resolution approving a proposed Revival and Second
Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The
Colorado Coalition for Homeless to provide facility and personnel support
for at least 810 hotel/motel rooms to serve people experiencing
homelessness throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amends a contract with The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless by adding
$10,188,773 for a new total of $27,163,346 and six months for a new end date of
6-30-21 to provide facility and personnel support for at least 810 hotel/motel rooms
to serve people experiencing homelessness throughout the COVID-19 pandemic
(202057215-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 3-22-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 2-3-21.
21-0096 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Pontem, LLC to provide on-call staffing and
project management of COVID-19 community testing sites under the
guidance and direction of the City.
Approves a contract with Pontem, LLC for $4,000,000 and through 6-30-21 to
provide on-call staffing and project management of COVID-19 community testing
sites under the guidance and direction of the City, citywide (202157522). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-22-21.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-3-21.
21-0141 A resolution approving a proposed Service Agreement (E-Rate)
between the City and County of Denver and Comcast Cable
Communications Management, LLC for internet service to 26 Denver Public
Library branch locations.
Approves a contract with Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC for
$1,967,400 and for three years to provide internet services to 26 Denver Public
Library branch locations, citywide (BOOKS-202054708). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-22-21. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-17-21.
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21-0143 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 Department of Health and Human Services
concerning the “Ryan White Part A FY21” program and the funding
therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services for $1,737,027 and through 2-28-22 concerning the Ryan White
grant program part A response to provide care, treatment, and supportive
services to persons living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant
Area (ENVHL-202157644-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 3-22-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 2-17-21.
21-0160 A resolution approving a proposed Revival and Third Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Mile High United
Way, Inc. to provide transitional housing for youth between the ages of 18
and 24 through the Bridging the Gap Program (BTG), citywide.
Amends a contract with Mile High United Way, Inc. by adding $150,000 for a new
total of $606,225 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-21 to provide
transitional housing for youth between the ages of 18 and 24 through the Bridging
the Gap Program (BTG), citywide (HOST-202157595-03; 201738668-03). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-22-21.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-17-21.
21-0161 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Brothers Redevelopment, Inc.
to extend the term and add compensation to operate the Coronavirus
Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program.
Amends a contract with Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. by adding $750,000 for a new
total of $3,050,000 and one year and one day for a new end date of 12-31-21 to
operate the Coronavirus Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program
(HOST-202054984-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 3-22-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 2-17-21.
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BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
21-0142 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and the State of Colorado, Department of
Higher Education, by the State Board for Community Colleges and
Occupational Education for the use and benefit of the Community College of
Denver for activities for Workforce Initiatives relating to WORKNOW.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the Community College of Denver
for $565,750 and through 12-31-21 for activities in the Center for Workforce
Initiatives relating to WORKNOW, a collaborative workforce development initiative
to recruit, support and train local residents in construction and construction-related
careers, citywide (OEDEV-202057010-00). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-22-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 2-17-21.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-0156 A bill for an ordinance amending the Denver Zoning Code.
Approves text amendment #9 to the Denver Zoning Code to establish a new Active
Centers and Corridors Design Overlay zone district (DO-8), create consistency with
the Shopfront form across contexts, and make other associated amendments in
Articles 5, 9, and 13. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on this item
on Tuesday, 3-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
2-16-21.
21-0157 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for
multiple properties in Berkeley and Regis.
Approves a legislative map amendment to rezone multiple properties in the
Berkeley and Regis neighborhoods to apply the Active Centers and Corridors Design
Overlay zone district (DO-8) in Council District 1. If ordered published, a public
hearing will be held on this item on Tuesday, 3-30-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 2-16-21.
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21-0158 A bill for an ordinance amending the Denver Zoning Code relating
to overlay districts.
Approves text amendment #10 to the Denver Zoning Code to establish a new
Bungalow Conservation Overlay zone district (CO-6), make associated amendments
in Articles 11 and 13, and amend the Potter Highlands Conservation Overlay (CO-4)
for clarity and correctness. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on this
item on Tuesday, 3-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 2-16-21.
21-0159 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for
Multiple Properties in Berkeley.
Approves a legislative map amendment to rezone multiple properties in the
Berkeley neighborhood from U-SU-C and U-SU-C1 to U-SU-C CO-6 and U-SU-C1
CO-6, in Council District 1. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on this
item on Tuesday, 3-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 2-16-21.
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
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.
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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.
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0015,
changing the zoning classification for 1570, 1580, 1586, 1596 West Bayaud
Avenue in Valverde; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0017,
changing the zoning classification for 1501 South Acoma Street in Overland.
Anyone wishing to speak on any of these matters 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
21-0015 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1570,
1580, 1586, 1596 West Bayaud Avenue in Valverde.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from PUD 275 to E-TU-B (planned
development to urban edge, two-unit), located at 1570, 1580, 1586, and 1596 West
Bayaud Avenue in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 1-12-21.
21-0017 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1501
South Acoma Street in Overland.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from I-A, UO-2 to I-MX-5, UO-2
(industrial to industrial mixed-use), located at 1501 South Acoma Street in Council
District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-12-21.
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dependent upon publication, on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, Council will hold
a combined public hearing on Council Bill 21-0156, amending the Denver
Zoning Code to establish a new Active Centers and Corridors Design Overlay
zone district, create consistency with the Shopfront form across contexts,
and make other associated amendments in Articles 5, 9 and 13- and Council
Bill 21-0157, changing the zoning classification for multiple properties in
Berkeley and Regis; and, a combined public hearing on Council Bill
21-0158, amending the Denver Zoning Code relating to overlay districts to
establish a new Bungalow Conservation Overlay zone district, make
associated amendments in Articles 11 and 13, and amend the Potter
Highlands Conservation Overlay for clarity and correctness- and Council Bill
21-0159, changing the zoning classification for Multiple Properties in
Berkeley. Any protests against Council Bills 21-0157 or 21-0159 must be
filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, March 22, 2021.
ADJOURN
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PENDING
FOR 3-8-21:
21-0014 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1112
North Verbena Street in East Colfax.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-Dx to E-SU-D1x (allows
for and accessory dwelling unit), located at 1112 Verbena Street in Council District 5.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-19-21.
Final Consideration 3-8-21 | Required Public Hearing
21-0033 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4700
East Evans Avenue in Goldsmith.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from I-MX-3 to S-MX-8A (industrial
to suburban, mixed-use), located at 4700 East Evans Avenue in Council District 4.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-19-21.
Final Consideration 3-8-21 | Required Public Hearing
21-0071 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2938
North Hooker Street in West Highland.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-A to U-SU-A1 (allows for
an accessory dwelling unit), located at 2938 Hooker Street in Council District 1. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-26-21.
Final Consideration 3-8-21 | Required Public Hearing
FOR 3-15-21:
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
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