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City Council Meeting of Monday, March 15, 2021 City and County of Denver Robin Kniech........................At Large Paul Kashmann..................District 6 Deborah “Debbie” Ortega.......At Large Jolon Clark.........................District 7 Amanda P. Sandoval.............District 1 Christopher Herndon...........District 8 Kevin Flynn.........................District 2 Candi CdeBaca...................District 9 Jamie Torres.......................District 3 Chris Hinds.......................District 10 Kendra Black.......................District 4 Stacie Gilmore...................District 11 Amanda Sawyer..................District 5 Mar'quasa Hopson..............Secretary Room 450 City & County Building 1437 Bannock Street Denver CO 80202 Phone: 720-337-2000 Email: dencc@denvergov.org MEETING ASSISTANCE NOTICE - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT AND LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION The Council Chambers has listening devices for people with a hearing loss. Request a device from the Council Secretary. The City can provide sign language interpretation, CART (computer assisted real-time transcription), and foreign language interpretation for persons attending City Council meetings. If you need any of these accommodations, please email dencc@denvergov.org or call 720-337-2000 three (3) business-days prior to the Council meeting. For other public accommodation requests/concerns related to a disability, please contact disabilityaccess@denvergov.org. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA The City Council agenda and meeting schedule are made available for public review during normal business hours at the City & County Building, 1437 Bannock St., Rm. 451, on Thursday afternoons prior to the regularly scheduled Council meeting. The agenda packet is also posted on the City Council website at https://www.denvergov.org/citycouncil. Questions on agenda items may be directed to the Denver City Council at 720-337-2000. 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Please contact the Denver City Council for more information at 720-337-2000. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT SESSIONS Starting at 5 p.m. before every regularly scheduled Council meeting, City Council hosts a 30-minute general public comment session, allowing members of the public to address the full Council with concerns regarding any matter not scheduled for a public hearing. Speakers have 3 minutes to speak and must sign up online at www.denvergov.org/councilpublicinput, by phone at 720-337-2000, or in person in Rm. 451 of the City & County Building. Sign up starts at 12 p.m. the Friday before the session is held and closes at 4 p.m. the day the session is held. No sign up by proxy permitted. Please contact the Denver City Council for more information at 720- 337-2000. City Council Agenda Monday, March 15, 2021 Meeting Canceled. All Agenda Items Will Move to 3-22-21 Agenda. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 21-0302 Minutes of Monday, March 8, 2021 COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 21-0195 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Pikes Peak Workforce Center concerning the “Pathways Home” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center for $722,057.14 and through 12-31-23 to deliver the Pathways Home program providing job/career counseling and support services for persons exiting the justice system, citywide (OEDEV-202157429-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-5-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-3-21. Page 2 City Council Agenda Monday, March 15, 2021 21-0196 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the United States Department of Labor concerning the “H1-B Technology in Colorado Partnership (TEC-P)” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration for $7,383,999 and for four years to deliver and expand the regional H1-B Technology in Colorado Partnership (TEC-P) Program that provides job/career counseling and training for people in industries such as information technology and advanced manufacturing, citywide (OEDEV-202157826-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-5-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-3-21. 21-0214 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Thyssenkrupp Elevator Corporation concerning modernization of passenger conveyance systems at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with ThyssenKrupp Elevator for $40,000,000 and for five years for the modernization of passenger conveyance systems, including elevators, escalators, and moving walks at Denver International Airport (201952239-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-5-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-3-21. Finance & Governance Committee 21-0220 A resolution approving a proposed Temporary License between the City and County of Denver and IHC Scott, Inc. for property located at 2597 West 11th Avenue for the Sun Valley project. Approves a temporary license agreement with IHC Scott, Inc. for $10 and for 90 days for the use of a City owned vacant lot located at 2597 West 11th Avenue for construction staging purposes for work being completed on behalf of Denver Water for the Sun Valley project in Council District 3 (FINAN-202157703). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-5-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-2-21. Page 3 City Council Agenda Monday, March 15, 2021 21-0301 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the total sum of Eleven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and Zero Cents ($11,500.00), payable to the Fang Law Firm and Landry Tito, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to Claim Number 2003-000908 regarding an accident which occurred on January 17, 2020. Settles a claim involving the Department of General Services. Council approved filing this item on 3-11-21. Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 21-0204 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Kone, Inc. as part of the modernization and installation of elevators in the Minoru Yasui Building located in District 9. Amends a contract with Kone, Inc. by adding $9,073.47 for a new total of $1,074,634.47 for two additional exterior access doors to the mechanical penthouse as part of the modernization and installation of elevators in the Minoru Yasui Building located at 303 West Colfax Avenue in Council District 9. No change to contract duration (GENRL-202056805-00; GENRL-201951354-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-5-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-2-21. 21-0299 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the total sum of Thirty Six Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($36,000.00), payable to the Frank Purdy and Western States Law, P.C., in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to Claim Number 2020.0018 regarding an incident which occurred on August 19, 2019. Settles a claim involving the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure. Council approved filing this item on 3-11-21. Page 4 City Council Agenda Monday, March 15, 2021 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 21-0215 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Northeast Denver Housing Center, Inc. to increase compensation and extend the term to operate the Coronavirus Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program. Amends a contract with Northeast Denver Housing Center, Inc. by adding $750,000 for a new total of $3,950,000 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-202054983-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-5-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-3-21. 21-0300 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the total sum of Thirty Two Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($32,000.00), payable to the Law Offices of Daniel R. Rosen and Tavon Hunt, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to Claim Number 2019.0405 regarding an accident which occurred on April 4, 2019. Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. Council approved filing this item on 3-11-21. BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Finance & Governance Committee 21-0219 A bill approving proposed Amendments to approximately Seven Leases, Licenses and Concession Agreements in response to the COVID-19 health crisis, to be negotiated by the Director of Real Estate and provide relief for the tenants. Authorizes the Division of Real Estate to negotiate and amend commercial leases in City-owned buildings to provide an additional three months of rent relief, with the option to extend for an additional three months, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-5-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-2-21. Page 5 City Council Agenda Monday, March 15, 2021 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 21-0174 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Regents of the University of Colorado, for technical and professional services to be completed by undergraduate or graduate students under professorial supervision, citywide. Amends an on-call agreement with the University of Colorado at Denver by adding one year for a new end date of 7-01-22 for technical and professional services to be completed by undergraduate or graduate students under professorial supervision, citywide. No change to contract amount (202157838-01; 201842069-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-5-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-2-21. 21-0211 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2070 North Colorado Boulevard in South Park Hill. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-E to U-SU-E1 (allows for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 2070 North Colorado Boulevard in Council District 8. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 4-12-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-2-21. Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 21-0221 A bill for an ordinance amending the Revised Municipal Code of the City and County of Denver to provide an additional exemption from proximity restrictions for currently operating retail tobacco stores and waive first renewal fees for retail tobacco stores that received a license prior to July 1, 2020. Amends Chapter 24 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code by adding language to the retail tobacco license provisions allowing retailers to apply and not be subject to proximity restrictions as long as they were in operation prior to January 1, 2021 within the City and County of Denver. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-3-21. Page 6 City Council Agenda Monday, March 15, 2021 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION 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. 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. Page 7 City Council Agenda Monday, March 15, 2021 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. RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT RECESS COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Dependent upon publication, on Monday, April 12, 2021, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0211, changing the zoning classification for 2070 North Colorado Boulevard in South Park Hill. Any protests against Council Bill 21-0211 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, April 5, 2021. ADJOURN Page 8 City Council Agenda Monday, March 15, 2021 PENDING FOR 3-30-21: 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 3-30-21 | 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 3-30-21 | Required Public Hearing 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 3-30-21 | 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 Page 9 City Council Agenda Monday, March 15, 2021 FOR 4-5-21: 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 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 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 FOR 5-24-21: 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 5-24-21 | Required Public Hearing Page 10