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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, March 8, 2021 5:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Ortega led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Councilmember Ortega led the Land Acknowledgement. ROLL CALL Councilmember Kniech arrived late. Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 21-0251 Minutes of Monday, March 1, 2021 The minutes of Monday, March 1, 2021 were distributed to members of Council. Council President Gilmore ordered the minutes approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilmembers Flynn, Ortega, Clark, Torres and Gilmore offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT Items called out for a separate vote: RESOLUTIONS Finance & Governance Committee 21-0111 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Galls, LLC for uniforms and uniform accessories for the Denver Police Department. Approves a master purchase order with Galls, LLC for $1.4 million and for three years, with two one-year options to renew, to purchase uniforms and uniform accessories for the Denver Police Department (SC-00005186). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-16-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0111 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) Page 1 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 21-0117 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and EP Blazer, LLC, d/b/a John Elway Chevrolet, for the purchase of 18 Chevrolet Tahoes for the Denver Police Department. Approves a purchase order with John Elway Chevrolet for $694,764 for the purchase of 18 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles to support the Denver Police Department (PO-00096146). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-23-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0117 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer (11) Nay: CdeBaca, Torres (2) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 21-0165 A resolution approving a proposed Sixth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and ShotSpotter, Inc. to extend the term, increase compensation and amend the maximum contract amount for equipment and services related to high-tech audio equipment to detect and pinpoint the location of gunfire within the service area. Amends a contract with ShotSpotter, Inc. by adding $835,438 for a new total $4,526,392 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-21 for equipment and services related to high-tech audio equipment capable of detecting and pinpointing the location of gunfire within the service area (201525310-05). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-24-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0165 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) Page 2 PENDING BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 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 5-24-21 | Required Public Hearing A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 21-0083 be taken out of order. The motion carried by the following vote: Took out of order Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 21-0083 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was followed by a motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that final consideration of Council Bill 21-0083, with its public hearing, be postponed to 5-24-21. The motion to postpone carried by the following vote: Postponed Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) BLOCK VOTE A motion offered 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) Page 3 RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 21-0138 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Stadium Medical, Inc. to provide emergency medical services for events at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Approves a contract with Stadium Medical, Inc. for $3,000,000 and through 12-31-25 to provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) services at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in connection with events held at the Venue (THTRS-202054536). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-24-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0138 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) 21-0166 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and SMG to address COVID-19 impacts on contractor's performance, force majeure, costs prior to resumption of pre-pandemic activity levels, and financial compensation for 2020 and 2021. Amends a contract with SMG by adding language addressing impacts on contractor’s performance due to the COVID-19 pandemic, controlling costs until normal activity levels resume, memorializing the parties’ mutual agreement not to terminate the contract due to the COVID-19 pandemic, adding city contractor minimum wage ordinance requirements and modifying minimum, guaranteed, incentive and other negotiated fees, payments and credits for facility management services at the Colorado Conventions Center (CCC). No change to contract amount or duration (CE93003). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-24-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0166 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 21-0167 A resolution approving a proposed Ninth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and SMG to address COVID-19 impacts on contractor's performance and costs prior to resumption of pre-pandemic activity levels. Amends a contract with SMG by adding language addressing impacts on contractor’s performance due to the COVID-19 pandemic, controlling costs until normal activity levels resume, and adding city contractor minimum wage ordinance requirements for stagehand staffing and payroll services at Denver Arts and Venues facilities. No change to contract amount and duration (CE93004). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-24-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0167 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) 21-0188 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and AXS Group, LLC to address COVID-19 impacts on Contractor’s performance, force majeure, costs prior to resumption of pre-pandemic activity levels, clarify refund practices, and modify 2020 and 2021 compensation and ticket guaranties. Amends a contract with AXS Group, LLC by adding language addressing the “Health and Safety Restrictions Period” due to the COVID-19 pandemic, memorializing the parties’ mutual agreement not to terminate the contract due to the “Health and Safety Restrictions Period,” adding language addressing the process for issuance of refunds, and modifying ticket requirements, minimum, guaranteed and other negotiated payments and credits. No change to contract amount or duration (THTRS-201952501). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-24-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0188 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 5 Finance & Governance Committee 21-0168 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Insight Public Sector, Inc. for the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement which provides for continued use of multiple software licenses, patches, enhancements and new releases for the products Approves a purchase order with Insight Public Sector for $3,857,002.30 and for one year for the City's Microsoft Enterprise Agreement providing the continued use of software licenses such as Office 365, as well as patches, enhancements, and new releases for the products (PO-00096689). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-23-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0168 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 21-0144 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and BBH Management Solutions, LLC for on-call project management services to provide support and/or staff augmentation for City projects. Amends a contract with BBH Management Solutions, LLC by adding $2 million for a new total of $5,000,000 and two years for a new end date of 3-01-23 for on-call project management services to provide support and/or staff augmentation for City projects (DOTI-202057023-01; 201838342-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-23-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0144 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 21-0145 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Civil Technology, Inc. for on-call project management services to provide support and/or staff augmentation for City projects. Amends a contract with Civil Technology, Inc. by adding $2 million for a new total of $5 million and two years for a new end date of 3-01-23 for on-call project management services to provide support and/or staff augmentation for City projects (DOTI-202057024-01; 201839338-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-23-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0145 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) 21-0146 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Coggins Consultants, LLC for on-call project management services to provide support and/or staff augmentation for City projects. Amends a contract with Coggins Consultants, LLC by adding $2 million for a new total of $5 million and two years for a new end date of 3-01-23 for on-call project management services to provide support and/or staff augmentation for City projects (DOTI-202057025-01; 201739219-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-23-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0146 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 21-0147 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Dunakilly Management Group Corp. for on-call project management services to provide support and/or staff augmentation for City projects. Amends a contract with Dunakilly Management Group Corp. by adding $2 million for a new total of $5 million and two years for a new end date of 3-01-23 for on-call project management services to provide support and/or staff augmentation for City projects (DOTI-202057026-01; 201739238-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-23-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0147 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) 21-0148 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and R.J. Pagan & Associates, Inc. for on-call project management services to provide support and/or staff augmentation for City projects. Amends a contract with R.J. Pagan & Associates, Inc. by adding $2 million for a new total of $5 million and two years for a new end date of 3-01-23 for on-call project management services to provide support and/or staff augmentation for City projects (DOTI-202057027-01; 201839330-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-23-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0148 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 8 21-0149 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Triunity, Inc. (formerly known as Triunity Engineering & Management, Inc.) for on-call project management services to provide support and/or staff augmentation for City projects. Amends a contract with Triunity, Inc. by adding $2 million for a new total of $5 million and two years for a new end date of 3-01-23 for on-call project management services to provide support and/or staff augmentation for City projects (DOTI-202057028-01; 201739243-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-23-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0149 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) 21-0172 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and PCL Construction Services, Inc. for the renovation of the 16th St. Mall. Approves a contract with PCL Construction Services, Inc. for $148,992,354 and through 12-31-24 for the renovation of the 16th Street Mall in Council District 9 (202057899). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-23-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0172 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) 21-0173 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 “16th Street Mall Reconstruction” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for $20 million of CDOT funds and through 10-05-30 for use in funding the 16th Mall Reconstruction Project in Council District 9 (202056866; 202158042). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-23-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0173 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 9 21-0189 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and L.E.R., Inc. doing business as Renner Sports Surfaces, for on-call court repair and replacement services at various Denver parks, citywide. Approves a contract with L.E.R., Inc. doing business as Renner Sports Surfaces, for $2 million and for two years for on-call court repair and replacement services at various Denver parks, citywide (202057057). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-23-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0189 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) 21-0197 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 “Broadway Station and I-25 Safety/Access Improvements” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for $17,365,000 of CDOT funds and $4,341,250 of City funds and through 12-20-30 for work on the South Broadway/I-25 interchange to create a network that provides safe and efficient mobility for all transportation modes, promote transit-oriented development, and to address access to existing, future and planned developments along the South Broadway corridor in Council District 7 (202157885). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-23-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0197 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 10 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 21-0162 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. to fund supportive services provided to residents of a 72-unit supportive housing project called Valor on the Fax at 7900 East Colfax. Approves a contract with Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. for $1,000,000 and through 12-31-38 for supportive services provided to residents of a 72-unit supportive housing project called Valor on the Fax located at 7900 East Colfax to serve people experiencing chronic homelessness in Council District 5 (HOST-202157392). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-24-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0162 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) 21-0163 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. to construct a 72-unit supportive housing project called Valor on the Fax at 7900 East Colfax. Approves a performance loan agreement with Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. for $1,440,000 and through 3-31-2120 to construct a 72-unit supportive housing project called Valor on the Fax located at 7900 East Colfax to serve people experiencing chronic homelessness in Council District 5 (HOST-202157469). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-24-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0163 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 11 21-0176 A resolution approving a proposed Revival and Fifth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Mental Health Center of Denver to provide housing and treatment services for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, with co-occurring serious mental illness and substance use disorders, citywide. Amends a contract with Mental Health Center of Denver (MHCD) by adding $400,000 for a new total of $2,550,000 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-21 to provide housing and treatment services for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, with co-occurring serious mental illness and substance use disorders, citywide (HOST-202057280-05; 201631657-05). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-24-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0176 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) 21-0178 A resolution approving a proposed Ninth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and U.S. Motels Denver North, Inc. to extend the term and increase compensation to provide units for short term shelter for individuals and families when the City’s emergency shelter beds are full. Amends a contract with U.S. Motels Denver North, Inc. by adding $500,000 for a new total of $1,721,000 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-21 to provide units for short term shelter for individuals and families when the City's emergency shelter beds are full, through the voucher system (HOST 202057286-09; HOST 201738950). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-24-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0178 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 12 21-0179 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Health Network, Inc. to provide Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA); Short Term Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Assistance; Supportive Services; and Permanent Housing Placement programs to low-income individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS. Approves a contract with the Colorado Health Network for $2,771,621 and through 12-31-21 to provide funds for the salaries, operating and direct program expenses for the Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA), Short Term Rent Mortgage Utility Assistance, Supportive Services, and Permanent Housing Placement programs, citywide (HOST 202057517). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-24-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0179 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) 21-0180 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The St. Francis Center to provide secured off-site storage for individuals experiencing homelessness, citywide. Approves a contract with The St. Francis Center for $645,735 and through 12-31-23 to provide secured off-site storage for individuals experiencing homelessness, citywide (HOST 202057239). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-24-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0180 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 13 21-0181 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment and Modification Agreement between the City and County of Denver and OPG Green Valley Ranch Partners, LLC to amend and modify the terms and conditions of the loan to support the construction of The Reserves at Green Valley Ranch, comprised of 144 affordable housing units located at 17800 Green Valley Ranch Boulevard. Amends a loan agreement with OPG Green Valley Ranch Partners, LLC by reducing the loan amount by $900,000 for a new total of $2,100,000 due to an increase in tax credit equity that closed the financing gap to support the construction of The Reserves at Green Valley Ranch, comprised of 144 affordable apartments units located at 17800 Green Valley Ranch Boulevard in Council District 11. No change to agreement duration (HOST-202055465). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-24-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0181 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) 21-0182 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Bluff Mercy, LLC to provide permanent supportive housing services at two properties located at Fourth Quarter Apartments and Ruby Hill Residence to serve households experiencing homelessness. Approves a contract with Bluff Mercy, LLC for $900,000 and through 12-31-23 to provide permanent supportive housing services at two properties located at Fourth Quarter Apartments and Ruby Hill Residence to serve households experiencing homelessness (HOST 202057233). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-24-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0182 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 14 21-0183 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to provide 24/7 day and evening shelter support for women experiencing homelessness, and women veterans experiencing homelessness. Approves a contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch for $1,205,487 and through 12-31-23 to provide 24/7 day and evening shelter support for women experiencing homelessness, and women veterans experiencing homelessness (HOST 202057242). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-24-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0183 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) 21-0184 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to provide rapid re-housing services including rental assistance and supportive services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, Citywide. Approves a contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch for $3,075,000 and through 12-31-23 to provide rapid re-housing services including rental assistance and supportive services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, Citywide (HOST 202057272). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-24-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0184 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 15 21-0185 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Village Collaborative to provide operations and programming at two temporary tiny home villages, Beloved Community Village and the Women's Village at Clara Brown Commons, serving households experiencing homelessness. Approves a contract with Colorado Village Collaborative for $1,005,000 and through 12-31-23 to provide operations and programming at two temporary tiny home villages, Beloved Community Village and the Women’s Village at Clara Brown Commons, serving households experiencing homelessness (HOST 202157471). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-24-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0185 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) 21-0186 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Delores Project to provide 24/7 shelter operations and programming for women and transgender individuals experiencing homelessness. Approves a contract with The Delores Project for $2,100,000 and through 12-31-23 to provide 24/7 shelter operations and programming for women and transgender individuals experiencing homelessness (HOST 202157807). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-24-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0186 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 16 21-0187 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Burgwyn Residential Management, LLC to provide permanent supportive housing services at two properties located at Fourth Quarter Apartments and Ruby Hill Residence to serve households experiencing homelessness. Approves a contract with Burgwyn Residential Management Services, LLC for $600,000 and through 12-31-23 to provide permanent supportive housing services at two properties located at Fourth Quarter Apartments and Ruby Hill Residence to serve households experiencing homelessness (HOST 202057235). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-24-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0187 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) 21-0192 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Health Network, Inc. to provide services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant area. Amends a contract with Colorado Health Network, doing business as Denver Colorado AIDS Project and Howard Dental Center, by adding $81,032 for a new total of $6,599,533 for food bank and home delivered meals, medical case management and housing services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area. No change to contract duration (ENVHL-202157798). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-24-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0192 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 17 21-0193 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Metro Community Provider Network, Inc. to provide services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant area. Amends a contract with Metro Community Provider Network, Inc., doing business as STRIDE Community Health Center, by adding $4,000 for a new total of $662,820 for outpatient/ambulatory health services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area. No change to contract duration (ENVHL-202157799). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-24-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0193 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) 21-0194 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Empowerment Program Inc. to provide services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant area. Amends a contract with The Empowerment Program, Inc. by adding $22,067 for a new total of $527,038 for medical case management and psychosocial support services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area. No change to contract duration. (ENVHL-202157800). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-24-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0194 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 18 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Finance & Governance Committee 21-0190 A bill for an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City and County of Denver, Colorado, Dedicated Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2021A, and City and County of Denver, Colorado, Dedicated Tax Revenue Bonds, Taxable Series 2021B, for the purpose of financing and defraying the cost of acquiring, constructing, installing and improving the National Western Center campus and the Colorado Convention Center, together with all necessary, incidental or appurtenant properties, facilities, equipment and costs; authorizing the execution of certain agreements and providing other details in connection therewith; ratifying action previously taken relating thereto; providing other matters relating thereto; and providing the effective date thereof. Authorizes the issuance of City and County of Denver Dedicated Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2021A-B, in a par amount not to exceed $273.83 million for the purpose of funding the buildout of the National Western Center Campus and the Colorado Convention Center Expansion Project, funding the debt service reserve fund, and to pay associated costs of issuance. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-23-21. Council Bill 21-0190 was ordered published Ordered published Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 21-0013 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1576 South Josephine Street in Cory-Merrill. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-Dx to E-SU-D1x (allows for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 1576 South Josephine Street in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-23-21. Final Consideration 4-5-21 | Required Public Hearing Council Bill 21-0013 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 4-5-21 Ordered published with a future required public hearing 21-0175 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4410 North Fillmore Street in Elyria Swansea. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-D to U-SU-C1 (allows for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 4410 North Fillmore Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-23-21. Final Consideration 4-5-21 | Required Public Hearing Council Bill 21-0175 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 4-5-21 Ordered published with a future required public hearing Page 19 21-0213 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 59 (Zoning) of the Denver Revised Municipal code to administer certain provisions of Former Chapter 59. Amending DRMC Sec. 59-2 to make the Denver Zoning Code’s updated definitions and regulations for households effective in applicable zone districts from Former Ch. 59. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-2-21. Final Consideration 4-5-21 | Required Public Hearing Council Bill 21-0213 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 4-5-21 Ordered published with a future required public hearing Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 21-0152 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and State of Colorado Judicial Department to enhance and support the existing infrastructure of Denver Youth and Family Treatment Court. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the State of Colorado Judicial Department by adding $220,000 for a new total of $532,000 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-21 to enhance and support existing Youth and Family Treatment Court services to provide marijuana specific education, interventions, and impactful alternatives to youth struggling with marijuana, citywide (ENVHL-202157499). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-17-21. Council Bill 21-0152 was ordered published Ordered published 21-0191 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the University of Colorado Hospital Authority to provide services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant area. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the University of Colorado Hospital Authority by adding $118,985 for a new total of $3,501,084 for medical case management, mental health services and outpatient/ambulatory health services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area. No change to agreement duration (ENVHL-202157801). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-24-21. Council Bill 21-0191 was ordered published Ordered published Page 20 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION 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. A motion offered that Council Bill 21-0142 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Gilmore announced that tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0014, changing the zoning classification for 1112 North Verbena Street in East Colfax; a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0033, changing the zoning classification for 4700 East Evans Avenue in Goldsmith; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0071, changing the zoning classification for 2938 North Hooker Street in West Highland. 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 21 PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 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. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:23 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 21-0014. No speakers signed up to speak neither for nor against the bill. Edson Ibanez of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 21-0014 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) 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. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:31 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 21-0033. Brian Connolly, Pamela Walshe, Nancy Barlow and Bret Sassenberg signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Libby Kaiser of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-0033 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, Torres (10) Nay: CdeBaca, Sandoval, Sawyer (3) Page 22 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. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 7:57 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 21-0071. No speakers signed up to speak neither for nor against the bill. Jason Morrison of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 21-0071 be placed upon final consideration and do pass. The motion carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Gilmore announced that on Monday, April 5, 2021, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0013, changing the zoning classification for 1576 South Josephine Street in Cory-Merrill; a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0175, changing the zoning classification for 4410 North Fillmore Street in Elyria Swansea; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0213, amending Chapter 59 (Zoning) of the Denver Revised Municipal code to administer certain provisions of Former Chapter 59. Any protests against Council Bill 21-0013 or 21-0175 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Page 23 ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 8:15 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 24